The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-02
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VERSAILLES via London, Oct. 3l.-lhe Germans
around Paris are holding solemn religious service TO-
day. r.
The bombardment commences tomorrow.
Alta meeting of the Manchester Chamber OF Com
merce to day, the chairman deplored the continuance
of the war He said that Theirs mission TO Versailles
would certainly result in peace.
COPENHAGEN Oct. 3l.-Prussia has promised Den
mark to fulfill the stpulations of the treaty of Han
over relative North Schleswig Hence King Chris
tan in his last speech from the throne able to re-
fer to the future with confidence.
LoNDeN, Oct. 31.-Dispatches from the east state
the prosecution of Christians in Damascus, and so
great is the irritation of the natives against them that
general massacre is feared.
tits generally believed here, on Stock Exchange that
Paris will offer determined resistance to the be-
segers.
Tomorrow being settlement day at the banks the
Exchange will be closed There will be public sales
of stocks or securities -r
FLORENCE Oct. 3l.-ln case OF the dissolution OF
the Italian Parliament, threatened, the elections
for new deputies will occur on the 10th. The new
parliament will assemble on the 9th of December.
d. Senafd, French representative, congratulated
the King on the energy aud moderation which had
been displayed in the accomplishment of the Italian
unity.
Sguor Venoska, in replying for the King, expressed
thanks for the good words of Senard and added that
Italy itself is not only regeneraed but universal civ
izaton is promoted by late events at Rome
LoNDoH Oct. 3l.-Later advices from South America
state that the Government army had been beaten at
Carrohos by Blancos army.
CoSsTANTIsoPLE, Oct Sit is rumored that Baque
Bey will not return to Washington.
VERSAILLES, Oct. Sion Friday last the French
deceived and surprised the Germans outpost at Le-
bourgot mile east of Fort Dennis in the north
ern boundary of Paris. At evening of that day the
French discovered in occupation, in force, OF a
position which they had fortified. To-day the Ger
mans attacked the point and after hot and brilliant
fight the French were driven from their position back
behind their Notifications. Thirty officers and twelve
hundred prisoners taken. The Prussian losses
are acknowledged to be quite heavy. TIE French
| fought behind earth works.
| LONDON Nov "Details from various sources show
to the last that the commanders at Metz deceived the
troops promising while negotiations were progressing
| for the surrender, plans to cut their way out
The Independence Beige says of the charge: Gam
beta was right in charging Bazane with high treason
| The people of Metz followed Bazilne through The
streets bowling traitor.
At Tours the tidines OF the capitnation OF Metz fell
| like a thunderbot
| The Tours government receives numerously signed
memorials from adjacent departments urging the pros
ecuon of the war the bitter end Bazane and suite
| arrived at Cassel. Canrobert McMahon and LeBoui
are hourly expected at Cassci
Latest adyices say that the Chinese authorities are
pursuing vacillatng policy towards foreigners The
| impression prevails that the contemplated general
| slaughter is fabrication.
/ TOURS, NOV. l.-DOufDdkl has feslPneu ne louLu
it impossible the current of i'll favor attaching
| to him in connection with Bazaine 1t is openly as
serted that Bourbaki knew Of Bazaines plan of sur
| render.
Dates from Paris OF Thursday say that the city is
well supplied with vegetables and fresh meats which
are regularly served to the soldiers and the people.
| There is no opposition. The sentiment is that war
must be continued until Prussia proposes terms at least
| not dishonorabie.
Preparations for the defense of Lyons is undated.
BERLIN, Nov. 1.-The Empress Eugene arrived at
Wilhelm Hote and visited the Emperor, with Bazaine,
or Sunday s#E sEE ##FE.5
Brussels, Nov. 1.-Gen. Boyer, in letter defend
ing Bazaine from Gambeta's charges of treason,
cludes thus: We capituated to famine.
LONDON, Nov. 1.-The probabilities are that Lyons
will be settled on as the next place for the French
Government.
The Standard says that the Prussian landwehr re.
serve has been called out. A corresponding exhaus
ton of the German strength is inferred.
Tours, Nov. LA Francois says that the popular
feeling toward Napoleon is not mere GOODNESS but
hatred and contempt.
A woman's club at Marseilles proposes to erect a
gulotine and behead the bishop of that city com
mencement of the work. ...s.....