The Portland daily press., 1870-08-11

LONDON, Aug. 10.-Paris teegrams of Tues
day afternoon and night are now coming in
They do not change the aspect of affairs. II
seems the Emperor, when asked to return tt
Paris, replied that he would return dead OF
tons within 1000 yards of the Notifications O
Metz have been destroyed.
OLIVIER THR EArENED WITH ASSASSINATION
La Patrie describing the scene in the Corp.
Legslatf yesterday, says when Olivier at
tempted to speak the second time the Deputies
of the left rushed upon him and would have
have murdered him had not the members O.
the right promptly interfered.
RESIGNATION OF THE MINISTRY.
LONDON, Aug. 10.-[N. Y Herald's dis.
patch. The French ministry have resigned
in consequence of the adoption of resolution
by the Corps Legislatif expressing want o.
confidence in them. Montaubau has been
called on to form new Cabinet. There is
great excitement in Paris.
A STRONG FEELING EXISTS AGAINST THE EN-.
PEROR.
Napoleon is reported to be going to Paris.
A dispatch received from Haguenau to-day
states that connection between St. Averne and
Strasbourg has been broken. Mcmahon is en-.
trenching at st. Avon aad the Crown Prince
of Prussia is believed to be hurrying to cut of
that place from Nancy.
Rome.
THE EVACUATION BY THE FRENCH.
ROME, Aug. 9.-The evacuation of the pom
tihcal territory by the French troops is com
plete. France leaves the Government thirty
five mortars and 5000 shells. Desertions are
frequent in the Legion d. Families
PRUSSIA.
THE EXTENT OF THE VICTORY OF SATURDAY
BERLIN, Aug. 10-11 A. M-OHicial dis
patches from the army headquarters state that
the result of the battle at Saarbruck Saturday
was more important than at first supposed
Frossard's corps was dispersed and the entire
camp of one division and many magazines cap.
tured. Prisoners by thousands were taken and
the number is hourly increasing The French
losses must have been immense. Their forces
have disappeared from all points in our front
and none are to be seen by our patriots, who
are within guushot of Metz.
Dominion Of ca uada.
HEAVY BANK DEFALcATIoN.
HALIFAX, Aug. 10.-Jos Forman, cas- hior O
the Bank of Nova Scotia, is defaulter to The
amount of $320,0Co. His property has been
transferred to the bank, amounting to Si95.
600. The actual loss is $125,OOO This will
sweep away all the surplus assets and $4,000 of
the capital. The bank is quiet and solvent, but
its confidence is shaken
TERRIBLE CAL AMITY.
TORONTO, Aug. 1O.-Tweve women apd
children were drowned to-day by collision
between market boat and schooner
Great Britain.
ITEMS FROM THE FIELD
LONDON, Aug. 10.-Prussia is organizing
volunteer force. The French continue to col
centrate on the road to Paris. All that region
IS lI state of seige. 1t is said that after the
battle on Saturday, the French abandoned
their works in the greatest confusion. An in
efectual effort was made to check the Prus.
sian advance at Weiderbron, which place was
taken by the Bavarans. The French contin-
ued to retreat toward Biche. The Wurtem.
burg cavalry picked up scores of prisoners.
The line of retreat was covered vita the dead
and wounded The Prussians en- tered Hague
Dau early on Sunday, aud soon after occupied
Forbach aud Saargemines. Napoleon is ex-
pected to reach Paris to day. The connections
between Strasburg and Saverne are reported
broken to-day. Mcmahon is entrenchipg HIM
self at Saverne, and the Crown Prince is be-
lieved to be hurrying to cut off that place from
Nancy.
'oUR LOUIS IN LONDON SIGNIFICANT FACT.
The Prince Imperial of France has arrived
in London, and is now with the British Lega-
ton, in charge of W. F. Smith, the Emperor's
confidential agent. Mr.. Smith also brought
with him the Empress Eugenies Jewels and
valuablcs, and the famous diamonds of the
Duke OF Brunswick.
THE FRENCH LOSSES.
The Prussians as they advance discover the
losses of the French in the recent battles must
have been frightful, exceeding even the most
extravagant estimates.
TIE CLOSE OF PARLIAMENT-THE QUEEN s
SPEECH.
LONDON, Aug. 1O.-The following is the
Queens speech delivered to-day ty royal CON-
mission upon the occasion of the Propagation of
Parliament:
My Lords and Gentlemen: The state of pub.
lie business enables me to release your attend
ance upon Parliament. 1 continue to receive
from all foreign powers assurances of their good
grief aud great pain, on both domestic and for
eign grounds, the recent outbreak of war be-
tween two powerful nations allied to this
country. My best exertions have been used to
avert the great calamity. shall direct con-
slant and anxious attention to a strict obsery-
ance of the duties and rights of n. utrality 1
have cheerfully acsented to measures matured
by yO lriwSdOm to enlarge the powers of the ex
ecutive, not only for the discharge of interna-
tional duties aud for the prevention of acts iu-
furious to the interests OF the country. l shall
make every fitting endeavOr to check the
operation OF the causes leading 10 the enlarge
ment of the area of the conflict, and shall con-
tribute, if opportunity offers, to the restoration
OF early and honorable peace. have rendered
to the belligerent powers treaties identical in
form, which will give additional security to
Belgium against the hazards of war on her
frontier. The treaty has been signed BY Cou ut
Brinsdorf for the North German Confrdera-
ton. and the French Envoy has signified that
he has authority to sign corresponding in
strument; and the receipt OF full power there
for from other powers, parties to the treaty of
1889, has been invited, and they are likely to
accede TO the engagement.
The shocking murders in Greece have pro-
duced powerful impression in Europe, and
have drawn attention to the serious evils ex-
isting in that country. My unremitting efforts
will be directed to secure complete and
searching inquiry into the facts
Gentlemen of the House of Commons:
thank you for the liberal provision made by
you for the ordinary service of the year, and
for the liberal supplies of men aud money voted
in view of the altered circumstances of the con-
tinent The revenue gives promise to meet the
new charges thus created without revising the
proper balance of the revenue and expendi-
lures. The act for the repression of agrarian
crime and to maintain order in Ireland has an :
swered its purpose thus far. From the act
regulating the OCCUPATION of land anticipate
the restoration of "A ',ful relations between
the landlord and tenant and of confidence and
benevolence. Legislation duly protecting life
and property hope is now more easy and
rely on the loyalty and affection of my Irish
subjects. !! have been pleased to concur in the
bill for national education in England, the new
guarantees for the moral and social we'll being
of the nations prosperity and power, the natu
ralization act, and that for the extradition OF
criminals tend to strengthen our friendly rela-
tons with other powers. The act regulating
enllstments for short terms hope will increase
the efficiency of the forces, promote the welfare
of our soldiers, and rrovde for the nation a
reserve well trained IN arms and ready on an
emergency to return to their standards. bid
you farewell for recess with an earnest prayer
that when again summoned may rejoice with
you in the establishment of peace in Europe.