The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-02

Inere Is no QOuDt the french Government will
: be compelled to leave Tours. Arrangements pro
crossing transfer the Government headquarters t,
Clermont.
The Prussians persevering in their starvatiodt
policy at Paris and Metz Fustves from those citie
turned back.
The English ministry without reply from Prus
sia at noon to-day The ministry accepts the delay
ndispostion the part of Prussia for an armstice
Tours, Oct. Pit is announced that the Prussian
at last granted Theirs safe conduct to Versailles
but no further Theirs declines the acceptance of th
as be must consult with Paris authorities No impor
tant military movements announced.
A large portion of the army of the Duke of Meek
enburg moving rapidly towards Paris abandoning
! ST. Quentin; also moving Ameins. The siege Of
Leferte is also raised
Tours Oct. 27.-It is asserted that the Prussians
withhold safe conduct for Thers from fear of having
the Parisians learn the true feeling through France
From all parts Of the country come hopes that the
government will accept no humiliatng terms. The
journals of this city unanimous that the only hope
tor fair terms lies in the indefinite prosecution of the
war.
The Prussian movement eastward is stopped The
march upon Lyons has been checked by Garbalds
victories. Garbadi has been active in taking many
prisoners and cannon, and has accomplished the OBJ
ject for which he went FORTH
Parties who furnish the enemy willingly for hone
OF profit will be eourtmartiaed as traitors Mayors
must defend their every town. and those failing will be
dismissed, and the towns will be officially denounced
The inhabitants of the departments of Jura and
Vosges petition against peace involving the cesson
of territory.
The Moneur announces that letters for Paris NAV
sent to the prefecture of Tours is determined
to break the blockade
The Prussian movement on Normandy has been
checked by rain, wind and cold.
1t is noticed that the Prussans' nhumanity increases
with their difficulties They destroy farming utensils,
looms and factories; tear down dwellings; kill horses
and cattle, and destoy the food they cannot eat
The franc tireurs are taking advantage of the bad
weather and infcting heavy damage.
Keratry has ordered the mobiles in Brittany to con.
centrate at Mems Keratry will organize them him.
self for offensive war; Many regular troops will be in
coporated in this army. Keratrys proclamation PROM
the mobiles the best of weapons with proportionate
cannon and metralleuse.
Wagons going through the streets collecting
provisions for the Chateau Dun sufferers
LONDON, Oct. 27-The stern of the Cambria drifted
ashore at lsay Scotland Mcfarland az far as known,
is the only survivor
1t reported that Prussia England and Italy con-
cur in Aosta's candidature to the Spanish throne.
1t is reported On the best authority that the French
cruisers burned two German ships recently.
| BERLIN, Oct. 27.-Kng William telegraphs to the
Queen to-day: This morning Bazaine and Metz
capitulated with 10000 prisoners, including 90 600
sick and wounded. The army and garrison laid down
their arms. This is afternoon of the most events
of Providence be thanked"
Tours, Oct PA young officer has Just arrived
from Metz with dispatches for the Government. He
eluded the Prussians by effective disguise He con-
firms the accounts lately published of successful sorties
of Bazaine He says the city and garrison are we'll
provsioned and able to hold it indefinitely.
There is information from Orleans sbat all shops are
closed and the streets deserted. The women almost
universally appear in mourning The Prussan officers
Intellectually attempt to dspel the gloom.
At Marselles affairs are more orderly The journals
formerly suppressed allowed to reappear BY order
of Gambetta
Tours, Oct. 27.-The journals announce that long
interview occurred yesterday between Lord Lyons and
Theirs.
1t is reported that Mazni, the noted Italian Repub-
can leader has left Italy and is now on his way to
Tours.
The English at Paris under the protection of
Washburne, the British Charge dAairs has not vet
the Republican government, and has no
authority to act
LONDON, Oct. 27.-The Manchester Guardian of to-
day gives the following the terms of peace that were
proposed by England, Russia and Austria 1st No
cession of territory 3D. Fortifcations of Metz and
Strasbourg to be raized 3d. France to pay two hun
dred million francs indemnify Neutras to guarantee
peace.
MADRID, Oct 27.-Members of the majority in the
Cores passed resolution for assembling that body on
the 29th.
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 27.-The following summary
Of negotiations the part of the neutral powers Of
Europe for armstice from authentic sources
After receiving the determination of the neurals to
seize the first opportunity for mediation the document
proceeds: Russia in Jules Favre's visit to Prussian
headquarters, believed that the long looked oppor-
unity had arrived At this moment the reception of 7
he Prussian note the subject of the probability of
early starvation OF Paris caused change of idea of
he neutrals When, however, the subject of media. =,
ion was again pressed Russia held back on the ground
hat mediation, unsupported by force would be worth
ess The conditions of peace must be left exclusively
o the begerents The was still possible to 8
onvoke the assembly, which alone competent to
ccide the question of peace war. p
BLols, Oct 27.-A strong column of the enemy's
avary and infantry attacked French reconnoitering !,
arty on the left bank of the Loire yesterday and -
andsomey repused them after severe engagement \
RoUEN, Oct. 27.-The enemy, on leaving Giocours,
ttacked Longchamps with thousand men and four /
1ortars but were beaten off by the Franc tireurs and
ther troops.
VENDoME, Oct 27.-It is said there are still two T.
1ousand Prussans III Chateau Dun eight hundred of
hich cavalry. " ~
TRoyEs, Oct. 27.-Nogent was evacuated by the q
russians last evening. Before they left they fred the
own in several places. !,
Garbald is still at Dote He has collected strong =;
'rce. Sharp engagements have occurred with consid
rable loss to both sides. =,
LONDON, Oct PA special the Times from Versailles
lie 25th says it will be some days yet before the Ger III
ans are ready to lombard. -.
In the action of the 2lst 65 battalons were engae
!, supported by IL batteries. ~
Bazaine informed that he could have only the :,
me accorded him as at Sedan W W
10000 sick and wounded are at Versailles VI
The Prussans executed twenty citizens for aiding the a.
rench sorte. vi
The Franc tireurs captured provision train at Vos
as and killed the escort.
The Bombay dispatch says the Chinese have fixed 90
~ for the slaughter of all foreigners There is much q,
eitement among the French and English residents s
LONDON, Oct.-2S-The French captured the German "
sse Hero off Bahama Island, with TOO barrels of -
wider. W W
Correspondents intimate that Napoleon will go to .s
be early next month His health requires warmer In
mate. 49,
BERLIN Oct. 2S.-The newspaper Anzaiger saws,
regainng Metz the Germans have the strongest ar
int on the Mosee, and must retain it. an
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct 28.-The Gar has removed vo
rtain anti-German governors in the Baltic prov
ces. o.
LONDON, Oct. 2s.-The Times thinks England like on
nerica should abandon all scrupulous neutrality,
d supply both belligerents. th,
LIABERICK Oct. 2S-The corporation in this city tin
oest against the Italian incorporation of the Papal Mi
ates. a.,
LONDON, Oct. 2s.-At Orleans, the Prussian bands
" every evening; but the people remain housed Th
ops closed, aud the women wear black. ga
LONDON, Oct 2S.-The capitulation of Metz was ne
ned yesterday The Prussans will occupy Metz to- hv