The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-28

LONDON, Sept 22-The bank statement is Yer,
favorable The accumulation of bullion for the pas
six DAYS is greater than for the time within two
years.
Communication between Paris and London has beer
re-opened.
Dispatches from Berlin state that constitution il
being prepared for the security of German unity Herr
Debruck is preparing the fornaites for proclaming
Frederick Emperor Of Germany.
The Prussan King reports to the Queen that The
investment Of Paris is complete. The Frencl
advance the north side Of Paris repulsed witt
a loss to them OF seven guns and 25o0 prisoners.
Prussian defeats are obsenrely reported at Athos
and Mons.
| The Private Secretary of Etienne Arago formerly
Mayor of Paris, has been arrested as spy.
The Standard of this morning says peace negotia
tions are progressing hopefully at Meaux. The gen,
erai principles already arranged by Bismarck and
Favre details now under consideration.
aAnother London journal says the only point dis
! cussed is who can ratfy on the French side.
FLORENCE, Sept 22.-The contingent Of each diy
sion of the Italian army that has occupied Rome re-
main camped outside of the wall. The Papal troops
laid down their arms and defiled before the Italian
soldiers who cheered Justify for Victor Emanuel The
Papal legion has gone to Civta Veccha to await ar
rapgemens to transport them to their respective
homes The Italian loss before the walls was trifing
The diplomatic corps at the Vatican announce then
entire satisfaction at the precautions that taken
in preparing the people. All Italy is enthusiastic
the Italian unity Large cities covered with bunt
ing and fireworks and Examinations attest the general
joy.
Tours, Sept. 22.-There is a strong movement on
the part of the clergy of France avoring national de
| fense
The railroand and postal service is still extremely
! irregular.
LONDON, Sept. 22-Specie III the Bank of England
incresed 1925, 900 sterling.
1t is generally believed here that the Prussians
negotiating with France solely for the sake of delay
so as to secure possession OF Paris.
During the investment of the city the following i'm
portant engagements lave occurred: On Saturday
the 18th the Prussau brigade routed several battaons
of French northern Brevans. In the forest next day
a sharp skrmish occurred.
Near Vitry, on Monday the French were driven
from their entertainments and retreated losing seven
guns ersallCs.
Two thousand mobiles captured namber of Prus
SLAMS whose prsfection had been solicited by the in
habitants.
The new iron clad turret ship, Hotspur has just
cuded Il trial trip at Davenport The interest felt in
her success has sensiby grown since the loss of the
Captain. The result is pronounced entirely satistac
tory. The Hotspur carried a twenty-five ton gun,
which was handled readily.
The German Official Gazette published at Hagenan,
Bas Rhine Asace, refers to its first number where II
proposed the incorporation OF Asace and Lorraine into
Germany 1t says Alsace and Lorraine already
Teutonic in politics, Manner language and ideas. They
istic France.
Tours, Sept. 22.-Notlng definite from Paris to-day.
Great activity among the troops here many leaving
here hastily. Hundreds have arrived from Blais, who
left from fear that the Prussians would soon enter.
The Prussans have cut the Orleans railroad and now
occupy several points along the line. The only
to Blas The Prussians menace Orleans.
The Arab troops have been sent back from Marseil-
les to suppress general revolt in Algeria.
Bronze statuary in Paris is being melted to make
cannon.
BRussELs Sept. 22.-Diplomats arrived here yester-
day en- route for Prussan headquarters on impor-
tant peace mission.
MENDLESHoN, Sept 22.--The siege of Strasbourg is
being vigorously pushed. Lunette No. 80 cap
ured to-day by the Ptussians with triiing loss Five
guns taken in the recent capture of Lunette
No 53.
LIVERPOOL, Sept 22.-Several cargoes of cotton
and otbar goods have recently arrived from Havre
shipped to prevent falling into the hands of the Pfus
slams.
Tours, Sept. 22.-The Prussian cavalry were at
Nantes and Surserne and made acquisitions. Subse
quently they rejoned their corps, which advanc
ing in that direction.
Fighting Paris continues with the same results.
No important engagement has yet taken place. The
report that the Prussans had occupied Orleans is not
confirmed.
The manufacture of by private parties, well
as in national armores, has been vastly increased
the that the place is well provisioned
and the morale of the garrison excellent.
Count de la Guerroniere, while returning from Con
stantinople arrested at Marseilles but imme
diately released by order of the Government.
1t is rumoed that Lyons viii be made the temporary
capitol of France The provisional Government is de-
termned to repress the excesses of the Reds
The Elsinore, consisting OF one armored battery OF
the French squadron and four steam corvettes passed
here to- day. Other French vessels of sgnaed
at Sprago
FLORENCE, Sept 22-Plabiscitum is to be taken in
Italy decide whether Rome shall be the capitol OF
the Kingdom.
LONDON, Sept. 22.-Telegrams of some of the Lon
don Journals that the Prussans, having been re-
pulsed in their last assault Toul have abandoned
the siege and marching to join the army around
Paris.
corvette, MadGora and the French corvette, Duplex,
have made arrangements for naval duel to off
n the japanese waters at an early day.
1t announced on dubious authority that the En-
peror Napoleon intends to issue manifesto, and that
the French Senate is to meet at Limages.
Tours Sept. 23.-The Paris mails are spasmodic.
General Clualet has been recalled as he is charged
with giving encouragement to dissatisfaction and dis
order among the people.
Great numbers of French prisoners who escaped
while route to Germany have reached Lyons. Many
more have reached Toul.
Balloons successfully watch the movements OF the
Prussians from Paris.
Another balloon from Metz fell into proper hands.
One hundred and thirty. seven letters received.
The garrison and citizens are eating horses. Bread
stuts are plenty.
Gen Garabadi is still prisoner at Caprera. Italian
vessels cruising around the island TO prevent his
escape to France
BERLIN, Sept 23.--Bsnarck and Jules Fayre were
closeed all day Thursday Bismarck insists con-
vention Of Constituent Assembly. Favre conceded
indemnity for the cost of the war; the surrender of
part of the French feet, the dismantement of Sras
bourg and Metz, and possibly other Notifications.
LONDON, Sept. 23.-The Prussans are preparing to
move Orleans.
FLORENCE, Sept. 23.-,The Italian General, Cadona
has sent troops to protect the Pope.
MADRID, Sept 23.-The vomito is spreading rapidly
in sea coast towns.
tans notes from Bismarck to the Ambassadors Of
neutral powers at the German Confederation. The
first note, Sept IS, urges better and material
guarantees against attack by France, especially,
upon the South German States. France, OF necessity
has possession of those fortresses which perpet
ual menace. In the second note Bismarck disavows
intention OF Intervention for the reorganization of
France but the eesson of Strasbourg and Metz alone
give material guarantee. While France retains
these, peace will be mere truce, leaving France to
choose her time for renewal of hostilities. Ger
many only asks passive strength 20 resist SUCH attacks
The French have abandoned the Notifications Vim
ccnnes. The Prussian guns at Seaux command the
southern part of Paris. The Prussans avoid St. Dem
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