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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-11-22
THE MISSING CYRUS FIELD MEDAL FOUND.
NEWSPAPERS WANTED IN THE TREASURY DE-
PARTMENT.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-The Erening Star
says On the I'D Of March, 1861 Congress appropriated
S. for gold medal TO be presented 10 Cyrus W. Field
upon the completion Of the Atlantic Cable. The medal
made Of solid gold, weighing some three or four
pounds deliberately carved end mounted and nclosed ia
pearl case mounted with gold. Secretary McCullocn
who the Secretary Of the Treasury received the
medal from the Mint and cent II 10 President Johnson
by his Confidential Secretary The medal was missed
shortly after this, and upon inquiry being made, MI
Johnson stated that he had returned II 10 the Treasury
Department, Nothing could be heard Of 10 at the De-
partment, and IL finally believed that tho
medal had been stolen. Congress. therefore, mad"
another appropriation Of 5000 for dupicat",
which made aud presented To Mr.. Field about two
years ago. II turns out that the original medal Was
returned 10 the Treasury Department by President John
after he had viewed IT, and the messenger gave II 10
Assistant Treasurer futile who locked IL up IN bis pri
yae SAFE and heard the charge that 1t had been
stolen or an appropriation mdde for new one. Tie
medal remained la his safe until Saturday last, when
Mr. Tutte inquired OF Gen. Spinner why Mr. Field did
come for his medal. Gen. Spinner was greatly
astonshed OF course at hearing all the facts IN the oas
and will retain the medal until some disposition of ID
Will be made by Congress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-11-22
THE TOURS GOVERNMENT IN DANGER
CONFIDENCE AT PRINCE FREDERICK CHARLEs's
UEADOUA
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.

RUMORED REMOVAL OF Won DER TANN-THE
PARISIANS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF THE
FRENCH CRUISERS.
LONDON, Monday, Nov. a. 1870.
1t is rumored here to-day that Gen. Won Der Tam
has been removed.
Adyces from Versailles represent that the Pa
risans are becoming disheartened, and that the au'
thorites seem disposed TO yield
A number of German vessels are blockaded In Var
mouth HarbOr by French ron-clads. French fleet
Is off the north coast of Holland, between the islands
Of Texel and Borkum.
The Prussians have forbidden the inhabitants Of
Tergnier from leaving the town.
violent demonstration was made on Sunday by
tbe laboIing men Of Vsryiors. 1t was finally sup
pressed.
Gen Bourbali goes to Movers 10 take command OF
ke h eighteenth Army Corps. 1t is reported in Tours
that Napoleon has written TO the members Of the
Provisional Government urging continued resistance
~ any proposition for cession of French territory.
The Belgian troops have been recalled TO the posi-
tons they occupied before the wal. The frontier,
however, is still well guarded.
The German prisoners the French claim to have
taken in the fight near Couiiniers were sick and
wounded, and were left in hospitals.
The assertion that forty millions OF francs were
found in Metz its surrender turns out 10 be un-
true. 4 vndication of his course by Marshal Ba-
Lane Is expected 10 appear this week. Marshal Bur
goyne writes The Times the subject of the sur
render of Metz, sustaining the action of Bazane.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-11-22
PEACE FOR CUBA.
TO the Bdtior OF The Trtours.
GRIP Mr. 7 ~ Tanaa ond fwo other CuhaI

To the Bdttor OF The Trtours.
SIR: Mr.. j. c. Zenea and two other Cubans
left for Nassau in the Of the Sh ns fully com
mssioned by the Spanish Minister and Mr.. Azcarae to
treat with President Cespedes for peace between Spain
and the rebeng Cubana Mr. Azcarate first approached
Mr. j. NJ. Mestre, as the Agent Of the Republican Gov
eminent Of Cuba and proposed to him that Constitu-
ton like that Of Canada be granted to Cuba that the
Spanish volunteers give up their arms; that oil the prop
critics conscated and embargoed be returned TO their
legitimate owners; that those who have suffered losses
or damages on account Of the be Unidentified; but
that oil the leaders Of the rebellion Leave the island and
remain In exile for year at least.
Mr.. Mestre, after consulting with some IA friends,
gave his that he had power or instructions
from President Cespedes to treat but that any good
guarantee should be offered by Hpain the proposition
presented by the Spanish Commissioner Mr.. Azcarate,
might be entertained.
Mr.. Azcarate asked the Spanish Minister at Madrid
whether he could offer the guarantee OF the United States
which he the Cubans would gladly accept and
was told by telegraph not omenon the idea as 1t would
be disgrace Spain to have It known that her children
would not put faith in her promises.
All this il perfectly Trustworthy and as such you may
publish it. "
Ee,e- York, Nov 81, 1870
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-11-22
LOCAL WAR NEWS.
FRENCH PATRIOTIC BAZAAR.

The French Patriotic Bazaar, at the armory
OF the list Regiment very well attended yesterday
The receipts up TO Saturday night were about $4,000
fine doll disposed Of by lottery for AGO. was presented
by the winner to the Fair to be disposed Of by another
lottery for $780, number Of new contributions were
also received Last night the Fort Hamilton band
played and this evening beside the orchestral music,
Miss Haer Dossy will sing the "Marseillaise cat
comic art gallery and Punchnello theater have been
opened. The second number OF the far eazette BON
BOns containing contributions In EDglsh and FRENCH
was issued yesterday.
The German Patriotic Ladies' Fair, held at
Jersey City, netted about $1,000.
The German Patriotic Aid Society OF the
Eighteenth Ward reports total subscription OF $780,
Geo. H. Moller has collected and RENTED
direct the following sums for the benefit Of the SICK and
=. Fischer, $500; Cord Moller ESQ., Muller BasuaD,
500.
Under the auspices of the New-York French
Cor nittee for National Defense gift lottery FOR the
benefit OF the French sufferers by tho war will take
place Dec at the Union Assembly Rooms IN ElzaDeth
St. corner of Grand.
The Executive Committee of the German.
Patriotic Aid Society Of this city, general agency OF
the German Patriotic Aid Societies of the country, re-
ports that 81 societies have Joined 10, that the suDscrp
the Central Sanitary Commission at Berlin was made
Nov H. The general agency asks that contributions De
continued II not by direct subscriptions, by Indirect
used by the Berlin Committee strictly accord
ing TO the instructions Of the giyers.
Dr. Friedrich Kapp, formerly of this city,
Societies here; ~ caused list OF the money sub
options received by the Central COMMITTEES to be pub
ushed. knew that you would head IL. The Germa1-
Americans have thus contributed TO total OF receipts
OF about thaers 81 $50 COO gold nearly onethlf
The greatest eeet OF ont mere ~ ,a'
generally called the noble German brethren,
has experienced total change, aud even reactonary
penal colony, show us the greatest respect"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-11-22
SEVERAL STEAMBOATS, BURNED-IIFE LOST.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Nov. 21.-A fire was dis
covered board the steamer Norman. at i:3o o'clock
this morning Che cut loose, and with the steamer
Pine Bluff, also fire. hoated into the stream and
burned the waters edge. While burning these boat,
foaed against the steamer City of Evansville, AMI
destroy ed her Humphrey Lewis & Co.'s wbari-b0ai,
with amount OF freight, also destroyed lho
Norman. which nearly new, was valued AT t0Ot :
insured for $1,000. The Pine Bluff valued AZ 5000
insured for ~ The City OF Evansville was valued a.
$1,000 insured for $4,000 Humphrey Lewis a G." :
Wharf boat was valued at $1,000 insured for $500.
There was large amount OF freight on The Whaub1at
and on the CITY of Evansville, almost all If which was
destroyed. Mrs. Ward, who a pas.' niger OF tho
Norman. from Newbnrgh TO Riley Landing, near
Memphis. became bewdered, and falling TO follow tho
chamb, maid, who sought 10 her, was burned
To death. Her remains have been recovered. Several
explosions of powder occurred, but nO other persons
were injured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-11-22
HOW BAZAINE MIGHT HAVE ESCAPED.

The special correspondent of The London
Telegraph writing from Metz Nov. gives the following
description Of Fort Plappeyile and the country 1t COM
mands:
found the fort OF Plappevle 70 be OF even larger
Dimensions than had at cursory glance estimated IL
mounts 81 guns and in point OF commanding position IT
little inferior TO St. Quentin. But IL Is unfinished, at
least the side toward Metz The traverses and the
parapet are OF immense thickness The groundwork 10
OF solid masonry, with much narrower ditch than fort
hcatOns OF like sort wont 10 have The scarps and
cOunterscarps at more acute angle ana have much
in them; while the whole oft upper WORKS
are composed OF earth The fort Is irregular In share
anked by six bastons the encene being sunk and the
cavalier unfinished; but the peculiar situation OF the
work ana its ATTITUDE resisting attack, were ven
made apparent by the natural glacis which slopes gently
away from every side except the rear to distance
varying 5000 10 1000 yards This glacis II on al
sides strengthened by positions for field gums and also
by riied trenches; that attack upon PlhppeVle
was utterly out OF the question. The same was sad OF
ST. Quentin which commands Plappeville at distance
of 1000 wards and elevation OF 20 feet
Immediately below PappeyiIe Ia a deep ravlne, lead
ing toward the nights above AnanVlleTs inns pafl OF
the country s thcky wooded while toward Saulny the
same sort Of ground is be fnet with Emerging from
these two ravnes by simultaneous attack the Fren
troops massng LARGE force aud aided at first by the
The Plateau OF St. Pryat, the weakest portion of the
German position where the French masses could have
depoycd right and left strengthening their 'front.' would
have their mercy They could them by series
OF forced marches, have taken up a position on the
Mouse, relieving VerduD with a division, II necessary ;
otherwise their escape In any other direction would
have been Of no advantage 20 Them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-11-22
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES by TELEGRAPH.

CRIMES MD CASUALTIES by TELEGRAPH.
Charles Johnston of Brandon, W., committed
saerlr !,sbe'iay.
heavy rain and hail storm prevailed on sun
day night and rOy 10 Mss p, which vii stop cotton picking
The ship War Hawk, from Liverpool for San
into Rio Jsrero Oct H. distress She Wa aehAgns
her cargo.
$50. Randolph Burnes, a lawyer. recently of New
vi b. hed
IA number OF the Donaldsonville la rioters
srei ANOrsns YESTERDAY. Tbe s,nt 10 tic pash ph'"'
The tral Of II. Baton Rouge roIer couiIues
THE Fire at Baldwinsy lille, Onondaga COUNTY
a s.s, m. s S0S - es" West SSo.s Toe. $500
n.sre- uL.
Charles ID. Mmnson, station agent at Ma me res
.gen railroad Manchester aDo " ''' vac
highly esteemed
The defanlting cashier of the American Steel
r wnnf.c,g c,musp, q Boston, .rsse 10 o'..s 90
s..arday. tsi-r b,es to Bo...a ne ''' ~ " F'
an uIou his arrest iesdered si'""' -
Cha, ,oTsa so.sd .appd to s ih', q NJ. mJsIss :. ~.
esso Who s her ss s S o. u. coast I'r.nd
unha,. Wright one Of the oldest and wealth.
- 1912 sSIrsced H.. Iaa o'sr yesterday and ,sssn,,
hi by "a al r.f tsies supported BY that party q.
s.ny,tss s1r RspreseDtati's IN tongues
passenger train on the MISSISSIPPI T ven.
s Te ssrs denehsed .td the Sleeping car 80:
Srs8 emb'nEneat Ihs e1os i ISa s, AZ ,Ss
Jobn Donovan. jr. entered Skaters brewery
m ADD Two eployt horrible siih sellnis
~. eT mouth 70 the ear .od be vas badly In
isvsh hat gill Donovan hs ess arrested
George Ottinger. ". G. Phillips Charles Liy,
s..s. Asa,.s Bur- AM :, T &ss P.,e..
in Lle City the instance q 60, v,ssAs a ..ss 'ea s
as in son against ,ss Of csss,sss
lss defendant. appeared hssrs the Hon Hswsy 81 s
ss-s ss ss ie' her pps.sss 's -s''.s ' ''@
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-11-22
PRICE FOUR CENTS.

OF Utah Territory is not satisfactory 20 prominent Re-
pubcans Of that Territory and strong effort Is making
70 induce the President 10 reconsider his action. While
W IL true that Mr. Vaughan appointed Secretary OF
Utah upon the recommendation Of the entire Republican
delegation from Alabama, they insist that II
deTsood that the Endorsement was for auy other post
included HIS promotion 10 delicate and important
place the GOvernorshp Of that territory They de-
clare that Mr.. Vaughan's youth and In pub
lie affairs would 10 have precluded the appoint
ment IL charged that he has stated since his appoint
ment as Governor that his promotion fully under
stood at Washington prior 20 HIS acceptance Of the
retaryship This is denied here high authority.
There are several prominent applicants for the place
Secretary Deano is expected TO return 10 this city
early next week
Justin Mccarthy delivered his first lecture in America
the Franco Prussian war" before the Grand Army
Of the Republic In this city this evening,
OF the most cordial nature. After referring breny
to the the war Generalization Of the French
military system through imperialism, and the evident
change OF the German plan from OF defense 10 one o
oense he said that the only end with guaran-
tees the part OF France against future aggression
These the overthrow OF the Empire az Sedan did not
give. He thought that the had less security
from the republic than from monarchy. Mr.. Mccarthy
doubts republic will be established in France re-
suit OF this war and Is quite sure that the present gov
stand in France which has TO make peace which tho
people will consider humilatng, and such peace the
authorities must make. OF
will probably hs opportunity when peace II made,
and q monarchy with him at its head VIII probably
result. Mr.. Mccarthy thinks the French nation a.
much TO blame for the the Emperor for the gene
raj sentiment OF the people has long been aggressive he
met Frenchman who did net regret sadowa a.
national calamity. Even Louis Blanc entertained that
feeling Mr. Mccarthy believes that the war VIII effect
the dchronement of Paris well that Of the Empe-
He thinks that France I've safe until II
10 be governed by the corruptng inhuences OF
Paris, and develops public sentiment In the country
enough to assert itself in spite Of PARIS France
a nation, can be far conquered that II will
not rise from the present ruin and be probably stronger
and greater than before. The effect OF the in
Germany will be, first 10 strengthen King william, and
ultimately the establishment OF great German empire
republic. The interests OF the Germans diverse
that all Of the States cannot be expected to unite under one
King. The lecturer looks for great German republic
long before one Is established in France
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-11-22
LOSE OF THE SCHOONER MORNING sTAR FIVE
LIVES LOST.

GALVESTON, Texas, Nov. 21.-Capt. Coombs,
OF the brig Ellen Bernard, which has arrived at this
port NewYork, Oct 2 states that when four days
out latitude 322l longitude 53a1, he fell in with the
schooner Morning star. Of Wtchebue, New Brunswica
dismaned and fun ~ water. He sent n boat TO her
assistance and took OF william Eddy, the steward. who
reported that had been wreck for nine days,
and that cocoanus were lis only food. Matthias bgil,
the captain OF the Morning star; John Bel, the mate
and William Bell Mark Hutchinson, and william Qninn,
sesmrn, all of Btchebue. were washed OF the wreck
and drowned when the schooner Capsized. tbs
Morning STAR sailed from Cape HaFt for BostOD, Oct
3 with a cargo ~ logwoOd. hides, and coifre.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-11-22
THE WAR IN EUROPE
LATEST MILITARY OPERATIONS.

NO FURTHER NEWS FROM THE ARMY OF THE
LoIRE-PRusSIAN SCOUTS AT ST. QUENTIN
UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT TO RELIEVE THE
GARRISON OF LA FERE.
LONDON Monday, Nov. 81. 1870
No further news has been received Of the opera
tons of the Army of the Loire.
Prussian scouts made their appearance to-day In
the vicinity of st. Quentin. Railroad oommunica-
tons with that town win probably be severed To-
morrow
The French endesvored with four companies OF
infantry and four guns TO relieve the garrison Oh la
Fore but they were repulsed and driven oeyonu
the River Disc by battalion of the oth frusSiaii
Regiment A sortie from the fortress was made
directly after the attack from without. but it was
likewise repulsed
telegram from Tours says there was hve-hour
arrangement between 800 Francs Tireurs and 100
Prussians near Nuts without any decided advan-
tage on either side.
The Germans have fortified Montb6liard. The
country between LOngwy and Montmedy 10 occupied
by the enemy The Germans are advancing toward
the department of Haute Sa6ne, via Vesoul, Gran
vile, Bouvillon. There is O force Of the enemy
5000 strong in position near Gray.
THE TOURS GOVERNMENT IN DANGER.
CONFIDENCE AT PRINCE FREDERICK CHARLEs's
HEADQUARTERS.
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUyEl
LONDON, Monday, Nov. a. 1870.
The special correspondent Of THE TRIBUNE at
Berlin telegraphs "Adyicesfrom the Headquarters
of Prince Frederick Charles say that the Tours Gov
eminent must move or be captured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-11-22
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
GERMANY.

PROGRESS OF THE UNION MOVEMENT - RESULT
OF THE NEGOTIATIONS AT VERSAILLES.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRBUHBl
LONDON, Monday, Nov. Al, 1870
The special correspondent of THE TRIBUNE
at Berlin teegraphs this day; Chancellor Delbrucs
has returned from yersales The result OF the nego-
tiatons s that Baden and Hesse enter the North
German Union Internationally: Whrtemberg with
mmaterial reservations touching taxes, nails and
telegaphs. Bavaria retains military sovereignty and
independent military organization. Conventions Will
be laid before the North German Parliament for rati-
hcaton at the approaching session.
A NEW CONSTITUTION UNDER CONSIDERATION.
BERLIN, Monday, Nov. Il, 1870.
Tho Federal Council, now in session here,
has received reports touching the accession Of Baden and
Darmstadt to the Confederation. The draft OF new
Federal constitution under consideration, and Supply
bill for war purposes has been introduced
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-11-22
PERU.

LIMA, Oct. 27.-On the Gath inst, the Presi-
dent i,sued decree prohibiting any French or German
vessel from any act hostility reprsa while in Peru
Wan waters and orblddng the sale OF contraband OF
war To either beIigerent period OF "a hours is nIed
before ship of war Of either Of the belgeren nations
leave Peruvian port In search or plsnt OF vessel
~ the enemy v hitch may have previously sailed.
The Peruvian Consul at Orneo has informed the GOV
.rn,n.nt that fine Bolivian authorities have issued de
cree vessels OF all nations 10 touch and unload
si thp nnTt of Chmba aud Toeopls in the sn0 islands
OF Mejllones, paying all customs uue' Ut lho poi' Vi
Cobila. ,,-,..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-11-22

Prussan chiefs do not fear TO reply 70 the
ton OF four European Powers We cau right ana =,
to witness against them and We are convinced tat II
their army and their nation were able TO give Son my
would condemn this inhuman policy. Let ~ DC Wen ui
dersood that up the last moment the VI
National Defense, absorbed by the Immense as
conhded 10 IT, will do everything In its power to render
an honorable peace possible. The means OF consutng
France refused to IT, and II thereupon @
country and the world what great people can 20 whei
IL defends its honor, ts homes and the "
It's country. You will have difficulty, slr III makns
the truth OF these understood when oppor-
funity shall aris
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-11-22
THE RECENT ELECTIONS IN PRUSSIA

TO INC EdtFor OF fh6 Trf0uHs'
SIR: A false impression prevails in regard
to the elections recently held in Prussia These elections
were not for the North German Parliament eichstag,
but for the Prussan Diet Gandtag in which Dr. Johann
jacob represented o Berlin district. The Reichsag.
which Is about to meet holds till the end OF the cur
rent year. Respectfully, JOHANNES RosISG,
Consuate-Cieneral OF the North German Union.
Hetc York, Nov. a, 1870.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-11-22
MISCELLANEOUS CABLE DISPATCHES.

King Ludwig of Bavaria is preparing for
a visit to Versailles
y G. Plumptre, u. d., Master Of the
uni,er.,ty oOIford College,, died on Sunday.
News from Montevideo to October q
has been received IN London The n crisis
lived and the city threatened By an attack by tbe
Bisnco party.
Mr. Wade, Secretary of the British lega-
A. ina writes from Pekin, under date OF November
~ ,isIr will probably De necessity for the en-
:, .,f ~ military force 81 obtain redress Tor the
~, n. in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-11-22
PERsoNuITIEs-BY TELEGRAPH

~ President Juarez has completely recovered
heal
Ex-Secretary Seward and party have arrived
10 Pekip, all veil
The Woman's Rights National Convention will
open n Cincinnati TO-DAY.
John G.. SAKE delivered lecture before the
Msrlsud Institute Baltimore last evening he sahee, Of
French Foks NJ Hone
Jacob Hoffman, for many years q prominent
.yer Of Boris ana sclai IoaHles Prua. well
hr6r on ta why au3 Iepacsn Yos d'd Ia Rsss
bg. yrste1iay. ssel o."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-11-22
THE BLACK SEA QUESTION.
ENGLAYD's PREPARATIONS FOR WAR.

ENGLAND'S PREPARATIONS FOR WAR.
MILITARY LEAVES OF ABSENCE cANCELED-THE
GUARDS ORDERED TO PREPARE FOR ACTIVE
sERvICE-oDo RUssELL's MISSION TO YER
sAILLEs.
LONDON, Monday, Nov u, 1870
All leaves of absence to the Guards have been can
ceed, and orders have been issued to them to pre-
pare for active service.
Odo Russell only arrived at Versailles on Sunday
night; hence, the story touching Count Won Bis
marcks denial of an understanding with Russia
about the Black Sea is unfounded. Mr.. Russells
first official interview with Won Bismarck has been
fixed for to-day
of John Bright to Washington as envoy of Great
Britain to insure pacific relations with America in
the present crisis.
ACTION OF THE CONTINENTAL POWERS.
AUSTRIAN JOURNALS MORE PEACEFUL IN TONE
NEGOTIATIONS STILL GOING ON BETWEEN
THE SULTAN AND THE RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR
TURKEY CALLING IN THE RESERVES.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THB TRIBUSEl
LONDON, Monday, Nov. q, 1870.
The special correspondent of THE TRIBUNE at
Vienna telegraphs this day: Gen. Ignatieff met
Ali Pasha at Constantinople to-day. The answer Of
the Sultan to the Russian note win be sent mned-
ately Russian answer to the Vienna note is eI-
pected on the 2Sd. The Austrian journals of to-day
are more peaceful in tone.
Private dispatches from Constantinople on the
Goth say that negotiations between the Sultan and
the Russian ambassador are zealously pushed; but
an understanding seems 10 be impossible. The
Vienna newspapers, nevertheless, believe that war
will be avoided
"A dispatch from Lemberg, dated Goth inst, says
that in Kishenev there is division of infantry.
Twenty Cossack regiments arrived in Kiev, and
two divisions of infantry. number Of Krupp can
non are expected at Cronstadt.
"The Leran Herald says that the Sultan is calling
in the reserves"
The special correspondent of The TRIBUNE at
Berlin telegrapls this day: British and Russian
Ministers both say that the danger Of rupture is
abating."
ct is reported that Russia has 50 iron-clad moni
tors at Nikoaief drawing less than IS feet Of water
The Russian Notifications of Azof have been greatly
strengthened, and are represented to be impregna-
ble"
The Independence Beige. in respondent article on
the Eastern Question expresses the fear that war Is
inevitable and that all the Great Powers will have
their armies in the field before the LIST Of January
The London Poet, this morning, denies that Italy
has refused to join England and Austria in their op-
portion TO Rnssia's pretsnsions.
Tn. polidk of Prague THE sclsyonian oraanl says