The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1870-11-26
EUROPEAN WAR NEWS.

L0SDoS. Nov. IA writer IN the fd{{
Mil Gazette urges the sending of John Brigh,
10 Washington as an Envoy, TO insure pacific
declarations in the present crisis.
II IS reported ttat Russia has fifteen iron
clad monitors at Nikola;of. dra wing less than
eighteen feet of wafer. The Russian fortif-
cations of Azaf have lately been strengthen
ed. and are represented to be impregnahle.
LoNDoN, Nov. 2l.-- Horld speciall.-A
special dispatch from B-ussells says there i
every indication tina. Molfke is anticipating
a supreme effort hy Trcchu. and fearing the
ability of tie Germans TO successfully resist a
sartie in force. has ordered the abandonment
OF former plans of expeditions in the ncrth
and southwest of France, and the concen:ra-
lion Of all his forces in the neighhorhood If
Paris. Mantentenfell has been stopped in his
march toward Amiens and ordered to join the
army at scissors. investing the uorth of Paris.
while the army of Frederick Charles having
effected ipnction between Esamps. Fontaiu-
hleau are approaching Paris from the south.
These movements will increase the force in
vesting raris to $40 600 men. while on the
other hand the army of the Loire, east and
north, are without any formidable foe in their
front.
Lord Chancellor Hatherly has notified the
Cabinet that be will resign. should the Gov
eminent declare war against Russia. Bright.
Lowe. Cardwell and Childers it is believed,
will do the same. 1t ia rumored that Corr
schakoff has Informed Granville of his will
ingness TO withdraw his vote and submit Rus
STA : claims to Congress.
LONDON. Nov. 81 All Leaves of absence
tn guards have been cancelled and orders is
sued to them TO prepare for active service
LONDON. Nov. - i Herald cable. Earl
Russell writes to the Times to-day. approving
Earl Granvile's firm and unanswerable des-
patch, and urging that more authority, if ne
cessarv, he conferred on the Crown TO call
out militia. He considers that real emer-
gency exists when a minister If great power
assumes the right TO negotiate treaty. bind
ing even on the chief States of Europe. and
points out the large number of Russian troops
moving to the frontier of Turkey. and sug-
gests that 100, coo militia, in addition to the
million reserve. be called cot. The Earl of
Shaftsburg writes to the Times, advocating
the continuance of the treaty with the other
powers.
LONDON. Nov 21.--The Times corrasuon-
dent teegraphs from Berlin November 2lst
Russia is endeavoring To prove to the Great
Powers that there is no foundation in the ru-
NOR that she bought or intends buying Ameri-
can iron cads for the Black Sea- fer Ian
euage Is pacific. Prussia, in replying to
O'Do Russell. is expected t. advocate an ami
cable arrangement of the Eastern Question.
New York. Nov 81 Private dispatches
report information in London from the be-
sieging army in front of Paris that the Capital
is will g to capitulate on certain conditions I:
thai disaffection grows too strong to resist as
food becomes scarce. and that Troehu has
surrendered all hope of relief, and is anxious
TO accept honorable terms. believing much
suffering may be saved thereby
French papers say the War in France has
turned INFO Winter campaign, and that the
position of the Germans. in spite Of all sue
cesses thus far is actually more critical than
it ever has been hef,re Their armies have
suffered terribly nv battle and sickness, and
are now composed to a greatextent ofreeruits
Their line of communication and supply is
getting more extended end unsafe every
week. People at home begin to see that Ger
man unity and nationality. secured at the
EXPENSE of a liberty loving people like the
French. means death to their own liberty,
and they are exceedingly loud in demanding
peace and mercy for their neighbor;ng nation.
Nevertheless, no end is to lie fnrsean TO the
dreadful war. Prussian ambition and French
desperation alike make an early peace I'M
possible
LrxUMBoURG. Nov. 22.-The bnmbardment
of Thionvile is in active progress tn day.
Eighteen shots per minute of cannonade are
distinctly heard here
Lo~p'N. Nov. % The feeling in regard
10 the Eastern question is much more healthy.
Confidence is in good rart restored in money
circles and hrpadstnffS are declining.
NJ
Aosts's acceptance arrived Sunday. The es-
rort. with The squadron, leaves Carthagenia
for Genoa Friday.
gram ~ tho Times saws Russia seeks to prove
the story of her h"ving our American fect
for the Black Sea Squadron, Is untrue Her
language Is pacific. and Russia ia expected
70 sustain peaceful solution on the Black
Sea question.
LoNDox, Nov. 23.-The Duke of Cleveland
writes to the Times arguing against war
lie SAYS the English have no army far foreign
service, and no allies hu' Austria and Turkey.
both bankrupt. The Post saws there are
rnmors that 10 armistice IS expected. Italy
will act with England.
LONDON Nov. 23-A Times special from
Constantinople. dated Monday saws it is be-
flict with Russia. and urges the powers to con-
der the Russian demand
The stock market is paralyzed here by the
rumor of hostile Russian dispatch.
LONDON. Nov % = World cable At
Cabinet Council to-day. the reply of Gort-
schakoff TO Granville's note and dispatch from
Q. ID. 0. Russell at Versailles. containing
Bismnrck's reply, wera read Up to the
present moment no official errort can be
[ have ascertained that Gnrt-
willie refusing to withdraw his note
and insisting on he determination of Russia
tn adhere to her position. expresses his will
ingness 10 join Congress. and repeats his
expression of anxiety regarding treaty with
England and Turkey. Russel's dispatch is
10 state that Bismarck RECON-
mends a Congress, to decide the question af-
ter the termination of the present war. Great
anxiety and uneasiness prevails throughout
London, since war is considered inevitable.
New York, November % A London dis
patch SAYS the pretensions of Russia are hol-
law. She intends to occupy the Dardenelles
and the Black Sea in any event. AMI she and
Prussia are prepared to resist any opposition