The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1870-10-29

EUROPEAN wATs NEWS.

Of the apprehension OF tae ui9eFior UsSi9nS
on tie part of Russia and Prussia to form a
close alliance. The fact that Russia is quiet
Is arming is well known despite her official
denials. England begins TO see taat the ut
ter prostratien Of France wenld deprive her
Of her only ally to be depended on for the
Illustration OF Russia's political schemes in
the East. An uneasy feeling prevails in fn-
ancial circles. II is anticipated that should
the efforts of England fail, she viii adopt eth
er ard stronger measures 10 secure u cessa-
ton Of the war.
ST. PKTEssBuRG, Oct 24- Herr Werder,
attaehe of the Prussian Legation, has left
for Versailles with letters from the Gar to
the King Of Prussia.
New York, Oct. 24.-Nothing official from
the armies around Orleans. There are ru-
mors that battle is imminent, and That the
French Will make an attempt TO retake Or
leans.
Fears are entertained here concerning the
sudden decision Of England to mediate be-
tween France and Prussia. Some imagine
that this IS plot 70 aid the enthronemeat of the
Bouapartisss; but these seem to require con-
fidence. The eagerness of Great Britain TO
bring peace is generally conceded. Eng
land IS willing to work more for the interests
of Prussia than those of France, and the
significance of her movement is apparent,
now that the difficulties in taking Paris have
been demonstrated.
Besides this, England is also aware that
large French armies just organized are quite
prepared to act on the offensive: that the bad
season is at hand. and the difficulty of obtain
ing food for the Germans is RAPIDLY iacreas-
ing 10 consequence, and that Trochu is pre-
pairing schemes of formidable sorties. The
iourna!s.and people Notice this phase Of af-
fairs. and accord England no credit for her
tardy action. 1t is assured here that the
Paris Fort will not eede an inch of territory
nor pay franc of indemnity and it is fear
ed the struggle viii go on to the bitter end
unless the conditions prescribed by Prussia
are very moderate.
LONDON, Oct. "a Tribune Cable. There
is authority FOR stating that negotiations thus
far are proceeding satisfactorily. Granville
proposed meeting between Theirs and Bis
marck sent Theirs safe conduct but no basis
has been accepted. as suggested. Granville
expresses himself satisfied with the manner
in which his overtures have been received on
all sides by other neutral Powers as we'll as
BY the helligerents bet to-day as yesterday
be avoids expressing any confidence of their
snceess. Nothing has been heard from Paris.
Rumors of peace abound. 1t is reported that
the Empress is participating in the negotia-
tons and also the Emperor butt is believed
nothing serious is progressing except from
Granville's initiative.
LONDON, October ga dispatch from
Berlin. announces. upon prominent authority.
that the neutral Powers, England, Italy and
Austrie, have laid proposition before the
Prussian and French Governments, simulta-
r
naturalization of Strasburg, and the demoi-
ton of the Notifications as Metz and Thon-
vile. as N the case of Luxembourg. and the
rectifcajion of the frontier upon the Rhine
A dispatch from Tours SAYS the reetifcation
of frontier means acquisition Of Luxembourg
by Prussia
LONDON, Oct. Go The trouble at Marsail-
les is Increasing. The Republicans are large
" in the ascendant, and are in omen rebel
lion against the authorities at Paris and
Tours. They have even gone so far as to Of
fer a reward for Gambetta's head. Gustave
Flourens has been finally discharged.
LONDON, Oct 26.-The Tires believes that
the Government at Paris will not admit the
principle Of the cesSion of territory, without
which preliminary Count Bismarck will not
open negotiations. The Times assumes that
the situation is critical. From o1e end of
Germany to the other there is a cry of discon-
tent arising from the unexpected and try
ing prolongation of the war.
Count Bismarck's wonderful schemes to
negotiate for the restoration Of the Empire
with Marshal Bazaine reveals Bismarck
consciousness of the growing difficulties Of
contest, and should induce the neutrals to
consider if they cannot now approach Ger
many with practical proposition for peace.
LONDON. Oct. % Herald cable "A des-
patch is received by our correspondent at
Berlin from Metz, which Gays that all endeavors
on the part Of tho Bonapartists. through Ba-
zaine, by which peace could, be restored on the
basis Of the Empress becoming Regent. have
been abandoned and all homes of peace are
therefore now at an end, and peace can orlv
now be gained by the Intervention Of neutral
powers.
LONDON, Oct. 26.-The Prussians again an
p0unce that fire will be opened on Paris the
Goth inst. One thousand stoves have been
ordered for the huts of the Prussians besieg-
ing Metz. General Camhrill claims q vie
tory for the French at Chattillon lie Due
Belgium is again sending troops to the FROM
tier.
CoTToN IN MERcED.-The argus at Smell
Ing has the following in relation to the grow
ing OF cotton in MERGED County.
We were shown a limb frorl a STALK Of cot
ton raised on the ranch of Peter Fee, by j.
n. Strong of this place. that we think is the
heaviest laden with bolls that we ever saw,
even on the richest plantations of Mississippi,
Louisiana and Arkansas. The limb is about
fifteen inches in length, and has on it eight
large, full-grown bolls, and the growth was
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