The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-09

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Rumors of the captulation of Bazaine we're creu
lated on the 27th in Paris and caused intense agita
ton. lie Combat, Felix Pjatts newspaper, charged
the government with knowing the fact and withhold
ing it from the public. The citizens became incensed
at this accusation and destroyed all copies of Piatts
Journal they could find and sought to arrest the editor
The Journal Official has published an indignant de-
nial the government not deeming it possible that Ba
zaine could betray his trust.
Flourens and Blangue failed to secure reelection az
officers of battalons of the National Guard which they
had commanded for more than a month. The Jour
mails deem this proof of the intention of the Pari
SLAMS to maintain order.
Troehu had received 10000 francs as voluntarily
subscribed from certain citizens for the equipment of
a battery.
Subscribers to the national loan numerous.
Seven hundred and fifty millions had been paid in of
the portion due October 2lst.
There was sufficient saltpetre in the catacombs to
make powder for six months.
Garibald's headquarters are at Afanges. In en-
counters with the enemy Besancon he captured
over 1000 Prussians.
The province of Juro is now free from the presence
of the Prussans who going northward, closely fol-
lowed by the French.
The loss of Dion was due to the tardy arrival OF
the French artillery.
tits reported that Theirs refuses to 60 to Versailles
insisting on visiting Paris first and afterwards return
ing to the Prussan headquarters.
Esquircs has rendered his resignation as commander
of Marselles which the government here has accepted
Extraordinary rumos continue to circulate here con-
cerning the captulation of Metz.
Nothing official received from the army of the Loire.
LONDON, Nov. 2.-The Duchess of Hamilton and the
Princess of Morocco at Willhems Hote On Tues
day. Pietrie, who had left was recalled.
Barberni Palace has been proposed as the Kings
residence at Rome.
LONDON, Nov. 3-Baroche, formerly Minister of
Justice, is dead
The ministerial crisis has had its effects in Holland
Took and Won Basse are forming new ministry.
The Italians continue the Pope's order, including
Protestant worship from Protestant chapels that
remain outside the walls.
Refugees from Paris say the Parsians are really dis
couraged by the anarchy which pervades France.
While the Popes political authority is abolished now
and hereafter, his ecclesiastical rights will be maintained
These constitute his sovereign perogatives He will
have special postal and telegraph service territorial
immunity will be accorded the Holy See, SO that he
may be independent at home and abroad; he may take
care of the interests and authority of the Church. all
preIaes cardinals bishops spiritual bodies and ecles
astical societies will enjoy immunity at the place OF
residence of the supreme head of the Church, whether
summoned for councillor any other purpose; repre-
sentative from foreign powers to Holy See will enjoy
complete liberty messengers to and from the Pope
shall have free egress and ngress Italy will consider
the Pope as a foreign sovereign. He will be treated
and honored such throughout Italy. The append
age of the Pope and his court will be furnished by
italy, and Italy also assumes all debts heretofore con-
traeted by the Pontifca States. For the full tran
guilty of the Catholic world, Italy will guarantee the
liberties of the Church and the independence OF the
Pope by international treaty 1t Is believed that the
Pope will accept the situation.
Paris adyices from Tours represent the Red Repub-
lcans are again rampant at Marsailles. proclama-
ton lust issued by the leaders announces new re-
public comprising sixteen departments to the south
ward
1t is reported that Theirs proposed that Prussia has
or will accept armistce on the English basis.
Washburne is preparing to leave Paris. The last
batch of Americans leave this afternoon.
MADRID, Nov. 3.-One hundred and eighty OF the
three hundred and forty deputies in the Cortes are in
favor of Aosta for the throne.
LONDON, Nov. 3.-No disturbance in Metz since the
capitulation. plot of the citizens and dissatisfied
soldiers to resist the entrance of the Prussans was sup
pressed by the Imperial Guard.
The Prussians claim that the Parsians have only
provisions for fortnight.
Thers and the King had three hours interview at
a military council held Wednesday at Versailles
Bismarck acted as President Afterwards, Theirs and
Bismarck were closeted long time.
The second Prussian army corps remains at Metz
and before Thonvie. The greater portion of Prince
Charles army will operate in central France.
Bismarck replies to Granville that while placing no
obstacle to the French election, the consent of the
French provisional government to holding the election
is wanting Bismarck fears that the Paris government
nut msinterpretation on England's motive, and en-
couraged prolonged resistance. He declares Prus
sas willingness to receive and honestly consider any
proposition from France which carries with it genu
ineness for proof of peace.
The Prussians moving northward from scissors.
VERSAILLES, Nov. Sin consequence of the terms
proposed yesterday by Thiers and accepted to-day by
Bismarck the latter offers to France armistce of
twenty-five days to allow general election throughout
France The armistce to be based upon the military
remaining in statu quo existing on the day of sigma
ture.
LONDON, Nov Sit is asserted that food for Ba-
zaines army for four months was found in Metz.
The Prussians were stubbornly resisted at Dion.
1t is alleged that Russia is apprehensye of revival
of Polish nationality under Prussian protection
The wreck of the steamer Cambria lies in the of
vessels following the Irish coast through the north chan
mel and is pronounced dangerous obstruction to nav
CATION.
BRUSSELS, Nov. 3.-The Independence Beige says:
We daily receive visits from escaped officers of Ba-
zaines army Their testimony is conclusive as to the
treachery of their commander.
The municipal officers Of Metz have issued an ad-
dress to the inhabitants exhorting them to patience
under msfortunes for which they not responsible
The country and history will exhonorate the people OF
Metz from any share in the ignomy of her surrender
LONDON Nov. 3.-The Empress Eugene has gore to
Hanover.
The Duchess of Hamilton and the Princess of Mo-
rocco have left Wilhelms Hote for Frankfort.
Particulars of an interview between Napoleon and
Generals Canrobert and LeBouf are reported from
officers of high rank who escaped from Metz
Independence Beige learns that a protocol relative
to magazines and mines dictated by fear of some
such act of desperation followed the surrender of
Laon The soldiers insisted fighting for escape OR
for the continuation of the siege, and Generals Degmy
and Crch desired to make sortie after the sur
render was known, but could not muster sufficient
organized force
LONDON, Nov. 3, evening.-The evening journals
print supplementary agreement in the capitulation
of Metz: The city officials to vacate OR remain at their
option, undisurbed in person or property; none of
the Inhabitants either in civil military capacity, to
be interfered with OF held responsible for any previ
Gus acts or for political opinions; sick and wounded
are to have every care families of officers and sol
diers serving in the armies Of France not to be
molesed in any of their rights; public property, with
archives, moneys and papers to have protection
and the mode Of disposng Of wounded prisoners is
also prescribed.
Tours, Nov. 3.-The government has nothing from
Thiers or nothing official from the army of the Loire
The news from Marsees is very unfavorable. Re-
ports received in regard to the conduct of the people
state that some excuses have been committed and it
is said the newly appointed Administrator shot at
on occasion.
The authorities of Lyons have published resolu-
tion that would be better to submit hardship than
surrender. The town of Lyons shall be defended to
the death. None shall leave the place in anticipation
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