Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
Versailles Taken by III, JhEans,

quarters 10y order OF the Pope to explain
that foreign military for the moment rule
Rome, and the Pope was unable to prevent
resistance The Pope wished to know
what course Codorna intended to take.
Codorna replied. that his purpose was fully
set forth in royal proclamation, butthat the
Kings patience was tired by resistance on
the part of foreign troops. Baron Won
Arniem asked twenty-four hours delay,
that he might bring additional influence 60
bear on the Pope. COdorna yielded SO far
as not to attack Rome for twenty-four
hours, but reserved the right to move his
troops, which now encircle Rome.
BERLIN, Sept. ia telegram from the
Prussian headquarters makes u great re-
duction i'm the number Of prisoners taken
at Sedan. Only 10000 We're captured, and
20 600 killed and wounded
NEW YORK, Sept. 10.--A special to the
Telegram from Paris says that a corps
d'armee left Paris this morning to attack
the Prussian advance, which is now in the
immediate vicinity. The Pru-siun OUT
posts are northeast and southeast.
\ cable dispatch to the Herald dated at
Paris, says it is reported that four hundrcd
Uhlans occupied Versailles ON yester-
day,
The London correspondent of the New
York Times, writing from Paris under the
date OF the 18th inst, says that Gen. Niury
led thirty thousand troops of the line last
nightto Nincenues 20 dispute the passage Of
the Marne.
LONDON. sept IG.-BismarcE. in reply
to the demand Of jules Favre, for an arniis-
istice, says that there are Questions yet TO
be settled with France before a suspension
of hostilities is possible.
a signal telegraph has been placed on
Arc de Triuphe.
NEW YORK, sept. 17.-Loa,s have de-
creased nearly S3,500,000 Specie has de-
creased nearly S22j0,5a0. Deposits have
decreased nearly S3,500,ooo. Circulation
has decreased a trifie. Legal tenders have
increased nearly 81, 900, 900.
The Herdld's special correspondent with
the French feet writes that the sailors ex-
press much satisfaction at the prospect of
raising of the blockade and then return to
a point where active service will be posi-
BILE
The Government is severely censurcd
for not aiding the blockading fleet with
iron-clads and landing force of 10000
French troops on the enemy coast. The
fleet has been left to its own resources, and
the blockade has been a failure.
PARIS, Sept. 17.-Gen. Ulrch telegraphs
to the War Department that the situation
of the city of StTasburg is growing desper-
ate, necessitating its early capitulation
The iron-clads have been recalled from
the Baltic Sea to protect Cherbourg, Havre
and other points from capture by the Prus-
slams.
Fourchon, Minister fine Marine. is at
Hayre.
Tours, sept. 1.-THE following news is
promulgated through officers of the French
Secretary OF the Interior:
All service of the Northern railway is
suspended. The Prussans have fired into
pas sing trains at Albion, and burnt the de-
pot. -ncy have crossed the Seine with
nity cannon. The Prussian cavalry now
Isolate scissor from Paris and Tours.
dispatch from the sub-Prefect at Null
house announces that the enemy now Oc-
cupY mat town and Ceruay, and seem 10
be seeking new route to Paris.
1t i reported that the advance guard of
the Prussians have been defeated between
Mulhouse and Celmar.
Enthusiastic demonstrations in Bordeux
in favor of the Republic. The American
Consul was loudly cheered
The cOmmandant OF the fortress al
Laon has been eXonerated of the charge Of
blowing up the citadel. The work was
done by the guards Of the magazine
LONDON, sept. lit j. affirmed that
Prussia would prosecute the war rather
than abandon the idea Of territorial az
The Crown Prince Of Prussia has adj
dressed circular to the German people /
urging the creation Of fund for the sick /
and wounded.
BERLIN. sept 1g.-The North German
GozeHe say- the Republic exist, az fucio: F.
the Empire de jU,re we shall treat with
that offering best conditions
PARIS, sept l9.-The Swiss. American .
and Belgian Ambassador, decline % leave .
Paris.
LONDON, Sept. 19.-Thc Russian Gov
has transferred forty millions mi
roubles lately deposited in the Bank OF
France to England.
Gen. Faily is not dead. He and his -rtf..
occupy finely furnished appointments at .
Mayence.
The village Of Bazeilles, near sedan. mas .
been destroyed by the Pr1,-ian- hecau-e
some wounded fugitive- from the German
army were Ino-sacrcad ia Inc streets.
The Bremen and North German line OF
steamers viii commence running regularly F.
again between Bremen and United State .
poIt- on the lst October.
A Canadian write 10 tnc Birmingham I
Gazetfc that the present liberal Govern |
ment OF that colony will drive Canads 90 I
10 the United states. Orto inde- /
Dendence OF Great Britain
The Hippia9 G0zefte anticipates that 4
here VIII be too much cotton and too little I
corn from the Southern States Thepica /
If cottonis low, but much activity prev .- :
n Lancashire.