The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-11-21

FRENCH ACCOUNTS OF THE WAR.
Tours, Nov. 19.-Yesterday evening the
Prussians occupied the heights of Chensy.
The affair at Arthenay was rrifling.
ENGLAND's POSITION.
LONDON, Nov. 19.-The Prince of Wales,
representing the Queen at the Cabinet
council, is said to have expressed views of
dlsapprobation OF Earl Granville's hearty
note to Russia.
THE SITUATION OF PARIS.
Tours, Nov. ia balloon message from
Paris says that General Trochu is about to
drive from the city 10000 half-starved c1t-
zens, for whom provision can no longer be
made.
RUsSIA's ULT1MATUM.
ST. PETEEsBURGH, Nov. 19.-It is stated
that Russia has offered neutrality to the
Prussians in French affairs on condition of
the abrogation OF the treaty Of 1856. Russia
only desires it modified after it's being set
aside, and is quite willing to submit her
claims TO an European Congress upon the
condition that Prussia's relations with
France shall not be discussed in connection
with it.
ENGLAND.
LONDON, Nov. 19.-John Stuart Mill
writes to the Times protesting against war
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especially as Prussia's demands thus far
seem worthy of consideration. M. Fronole
also writes to the same paper urging the
Government to change front rather than to
extend the war.
The feeling in England to-day is some
what more peaceful, but till strong under
the current Of excitement.
Securities are lower and breadstufis
higher.
MADRID, Nov. 19.-The committee to ten
der the crown to the Duke of Aosta has left
for Italy, and the Cortes has adjourned
until its return.
FRENCH NEWS FROM TOURS.
LONDON, Nov. 19.-Dispatches from Tours
say that England, with the approval of the
provisional Government, has renewed her
proposals for an armisticc, based upon Il
pecuniary war compensation, the razlng OF
the frontier iortresSes, and the "neutrali-
cation" of Alsace and Lorraine-the great
Powers to guarantee the fufilment of these
conditions by any future French Govern
ment-a Congress to assemble to arrange
these questions. and also to deliberate on
the Eastern question.
1t is repeated for the third time that Aus
ria suspects that American policy is in
favor of Russia, and has sent firm reply
TO st. petersburgh and note TO Berlin.
GERMAN AND FRENCH ACCOUNTS OF sKIR-
MISSILES.
LONDON, Nov. 19.-Berlin dispatches say
according to the World that the German
mail convoy from Cologne to Sedan was at
tackled on the 10th inst, near Boullon by
the Franc-tireurs, and compelled to take
refuge in Belgian territory. The mail from
Sedan to Cologne was compelled to return
10 Sedan.
THE NORTH GERMAN CONFEDERATION.
LONDON, Nov. ia dispatch from Mu-
Hich says arrangements for North Ger
man Bund have been finally concluded at
Versailles, and the treaties will be signed
the Confederation on her own condition.
THE FRENCH WAR NEWS.
New YORK, Nov. 19.-The dispatches from
French sources, sifted, show that there is
not much fighting going on. The 18th di.
vision of the German army going to join
General Won der Tam Whipped a few
| Gardes Mobile, and General d'Aurelles
| having secured an extremely strong posi-
| ton, IS awaiting there to be attacked by
Prince Frederick Charles, the Duke OF
Mecklenburg, and the rest Of the German
army. He was reinforced yesterday by a
strong train of field artillery and body OF
cavalry from Tours.
THE PROPOSED CONCERTED FRENCH MOVEMENT.
LONDON, Nov. 19.-Rumors continue to
circulate Of the proposed concentrated at
tack on the PruSsianS before Paris. 1t is
to be attended by sortie from the city.
The time fixed for the "grand move" is
said to be next Monday or-Tuesday.
ITALY AND THE pRussIAN QUESTION.
New YORK, Nov. ia special from
Florence to the. Telegram says there is
| great excitement in Italy in regard to Rus
Sia's position on the treaty OF 1856. The
feeling with the people is in favor of Rus.
STA. The Ministry is resolved not to join
! England and Austria. The Cabinet is de.
| termined TO hold aloof from the compiled.
tons that may grow out Of this question,
| the Government having enough to do in
harmonizing the new state Of affairs at
| Rome.
ENGLAND.
! LONDON, Nov. 19.-The Spectator says
| that the arming Of Malta and Gibraltar has
been ordered to be postponed. The chan.
| mel fleet is ordered to go to the Sevant at
| once.