The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-05-18
FROM EUROPE.

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PARIS, May 1O-seVeral riots, none Of which we're
serious, occurred last sagt6e~s Troops posted
throughout the city, aud demonstrations are more
noisy than dangerous
LONDON, May lO-There is a growing discomfort at
Bombay because of income. Several indignation
meetings held. .r .~r. ss. s.r.. -.-.
PARIS, May 1.-THE trouble throughout the city
last evening was more serious than anticipated, The
authorities forced make large display of mil
tary power in order to restore peace The barrlcades
which had been erected Bellevile district were stub
bornY defended by the rioters, though they sub
seuueny carried by soldiers at the point of the bago
net Several killed and wounded on both sides during
the night. Other engagements occurred III which
number of soldiers, policemen and citizens were killed
Beeyle district was occupied during the night by the
military in great force No persons were permitted to
pass The police made several charges upon crowds
of people who had collected out of curiosity In some
cases they used their swords and sung shots whereby
many were severely injured, mainly those who mad
nothing to do with the disorder. The police and riot
ers used Firearms but the troops did not use their guns
Once during the night company of cavalry were
assaled with shower of stones, and, becoming exas
pcrated fred on the assaants; but this is the only
instance where the troops have departed from de"
termination to use firearms only as last resort.
| The working men were out in greater force than on
any previous occasion. Perfect order was restored
before daylight. No signs oftrouble now. The Gov
eminent has relaxed its preeauton to guard against
future disorder.
PARIS, May ll.-The French opposition and clerical
organs question the result Of the election. They main
tain that while the vote may have numerical value 1t IS
without social, political or religious significance
The police arrested two hundred and searched many
houses in the troubled districts Trouble apprehended
tonight.
PARIS, May 10, 2 2p.N.-Tranqui. Soldiers occupy
the scenes of the recent disorder
| Rochefort's paper again prosecuted to-day tor
asserting that the recent riots were instgated BY the
police.
Bullion decreased "a, 500, 900 francs
Crowds collected at various points last night, but
were dispersed without bloodshed by the troops and
police, Itis thought the troubles are ended.
Ministerial changes will not take place until after
Chambers verify plebiscitum.
! EDINBURGH, May l2-The Scotsman, commenting
on the smelling Scandinavian emigration to America
by way of Glasgow, says Scotch iron masters threaten
a look out. --'-a..
FLORENCE, May 12.-Menotte Garibaldi, denying
completely in the recent riots, and no process forth
coming, was discharged. .. r...
| PARIS, May l2.-Niarshall Canrobert issued
der to-day to the army containing letter from the
Emperor who says such absurd and exaggerated ru-
mors have been repeated censuring the vote of the
army in Paris that am inclined to beg you to say to
your friends and the soldiers that my confidence in the
! army has never been shaken The letter concludes
with thanks to the troops for their frmness duringhe
late troubles in the Capital.
The Emperor and Empress visited the disorderIy
quarters in an open carriage this afternoon.
| Symptoms Of agitation are still apparent in Eau
| bourg du Temple.
LONDON, May 13.-The House of Commons post
poned female suffrage by 12e majority, which is a viz
tua defeat. The vote greeted with loud cheers.
PARIS, May l3.-All the representatives of foreign
powers congratulated the Emperor on plebscitum..
| Many arrests yesterday. Total arrests 500. Fifty
seven tribunals commenced trials. The sentences
from two to three months. The Marseillase newspa-
per has been again seized. a.
PLYMOUTH, May l3.--Steamship Calabra, from New
York to Liverpool, is here landing mails and passen
gers. All well.
PEsTH, May 13.-Louis Kossuth protests against the
concentration tendencies of the present administration.
FLORENCE, May l5.-Further and more serious out
breaks occurred in Calabra. Troops moving thither
in force.
ROME, May l3.-The Pope threatens extreme mea-
sures against American Bishops who quit their posts
ST. PETERSBURG, May 13.-Russia will forbid apos
toic views from entering Poland.
VIENNA May 13.-Austria has resolved to reset the
proclamation nfallblity by reenacting the placen
tium regias0l, which was abolished in 1855.
PARIS, May l4-Great preparations are progressing
for the proclamation of the plebiscitum vote. The
Emperor will deliver an grafton.
Several editors implicated in the February plot have
been liberated, including Millere and Ragat of the
Marseaise Yesterday 49 persons convicted and
were acquitted
LONDON, May l4.-Heavy shipment Of dollars from
Mexico expected in few days
The Times predicts that the woman's right move
ment is doomed in this Parliament
LISBON, May IA formidable insurrection is
ported on the Island of MADEIRA Troops have been
dispatched there.
VIENNA, May 14-The Austrian answer to the Pope
is verbal but cold and unsympathzing -=s-
FLORENCE, May 14.-Some political disturbances
here yesterday but after several arrests quiet
stored. .-'#
PARIS, May l4.-The French Government has ofie-
Al, A.
Flourens is contemplated. ..-..
LONDON, May 14.-The bodies of the victims of the
Greek brigands arrived to-day.