Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-10-27

stantially true. There is the highest
authority tor saying that the br1tisn
Government concluded last week that
the time had arrived for making anotn'
or effort. They considered the moment
critical, and felt it their DUTY 10 Try
something. They have urged An armis-
tice bv making common representations
to Prussia and France, and asking the
other mowers to join them in effort to
bring Il about. An armistice is intend
ed TO allowihe convocation ofthe French
Assembly. II is understood Bismarck
tayors such a convocation, but insists
that an armistice must involve the inn
practicable basis Of peace. While the
overtures Of Great Britain have not
been unfavorably received at both Tours
and Versailles, the British Government
has small hopes OF success. There is
chance, but only chance, that the pres
ent effort may produce suspension OF
hostilities
ENGLISH JEALOUSY.
A correspondent of the Standard
viciouslv notes the eagerness OF Bis
marck TO oblige the American officers of
the ambulance corps and people OF the
United States, while he is totally indif.
ierent to anything English.
The Telegraph is confident that the
proposed French loan will be eagerly
taken here.
RUSSIA GOING ALONE.
II i estiin ated that Russia, not Join
ing England, Austria and Italy in an ef-
fort 10 bring about peace. is acting in
dependently, but energetically, in the
same direction.
DEsERTERs FROM METZ
are 20 numerous that the Prussian COM
IN lnder before that city has been CON-
PEELED issue orders declining TO ad-
nsit them within the Pru- ssn lines.
The Times this morning praises the
courage displayed by lha Prussian land
weir before Mont du Valericn on the
22d.
THE BASIS OF PEACE
II i said that the basis of peace which
j. likely 10 be accepted by the Prussian
Government is the remuneration of ter
ritorial spoliation from France. on re-
ceiying Luxembourg.
London. "a. Ii is reported further
that safe conduct has been asked for NJ.
Theirs to enter Paris in order TO obtain
the acquiesence of the Government.
AN ITALIAN yIEw
Florence, Oct %. The Opinione re-
ferring TO the proposed armstice saws
that the French will doubtless agree As
preliminary 10 peace 10 dislnantle
Strasbourg and Metz. and TO paw an in
demnity of eighty millions pounds ster-
ling.
Prussia insists on the cession Of Al
SAGE and Lorraine.
BAZAISEs OFFER OF SURRENDER
London. - The London Times this
morning says that Bazaine when offer
ing to surrender demanded for him.eI,
position which would probably have
enabled him 70 take prominent part in
the restoration OF order in France after
the conclusion of peace.
Cen Bower on leaving Versailles went
10 Luxembourg 10 get Raimbeau who
had previously been TO St Petersburg
to 90 As Envov to Napoleon nj vii.
helmshohc.
fS Is fhrIEMrr TO RnTAkn oELEAss, x.,
been received from the armies around
Orleans. Ii is rnmored. however. that
battle Is eminent there. The French
will attempt to retake Orleans.
FRENCH VIEWS OF ENGLISH ISrrn~Es-
TON.
Fears a.e entertained here concerning
the sudden decision OF England to me-
diate between France and Prussia
Some parties think that ii is plot to
aid in the enforcement of the Bona.
partists, and others seem TO acquire con-
fidence in the eagerness of Great Brit
ain 10 bring about peace. Ii has been
generally considered that England is
willing 10 work more for the interests
OF Prussia than those of France and the
significance OF her movement is appar-
ent now that the difficulties in taking
Paris have been demonstrated. Besides
tins. England is also aware that the
large French armies just organized
We're quite prepared TO act on the often
siye. that the bad season is at hand and
the difficulty OF obtaining food for the
Germans Is rapidly increasing in con-
sequence, and that Gen. Trochu is pre-
pairing series of formidable series.
The Journals and people who take no.
tce of this phase OF affairs, award Eng.
land no credit Tor her tardy action.
THE PARIS GOVERNMENT STUBBORN.
Il Is assured here that the Paris Gov
erilmcnt will not cede an inch OF ter,i-
tory. nor pay a franc of indemnity, and
ii l. feared that the struggle will have
10 go on. unless the conditions prcscrib-
ed by Prussia are very moderate.
AN INCREDIBLE STORY
The Progress du horde newspape,
relates a story OF the massacre of 100
Mobiles taken prisoners at Scissor.
tour days after their cabitulation.
Tours, Oct. "a. The Prussian con-.
mander at Orleans has posted placa,d.
all about the city, containing an appeal
TO the citizens and informing them thai
the French Government and not the
Prussians. is their real enemy.-Tbe
journals reply to this appeal bitterly.
encouraging the people to defend the.
country to the last extremity. The,
say
FRANCE WAS CNPREPARED
for the conflict two mont hs ago, but i.
commencing to feel that she NAV strug-
gle with success Her people will
make fitting answer to Prussian pro-
testations Of friendship.
No official news of Garibaldi's move
ments havebeen received here. but il is
Understood that he is rapidly organizing
corps Of free shooters.
Berlin. Oct. "a Steamers WestphaJ-
Ia and Clmbrla arrived at Hambury
safely. The French stories of the can.
ture of steamers do not refer IN mi,
hne. The steamers encountered M.
French vessel on the voyage. The
Thormigia will leave Hamburg on
Wednesday, the Wesphalia and Cimbri.
foiiowing.-The Commerce to German
ports seems to be as safe as ever, ss
the French fleet has apparently been
Withdrawn to Havre and other French
ports.
Tours. Oct. "a. Some of the Journals
give particulars of the
ALLEGED MASSACRE