The Portland daily press., 1870-12-14
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7 he Wan. in Europe.
THE GOVERNMENT AT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
MEASURES" ADOPTED
BORDEAUX, Dec. 13.-Governmsnt has been
decided upon and large reinforcements for
Warded to the army from all points of the south
OF France. The troops are partly armed and
equipped and large number of batteries are
ready tor service; also men and horses for o
large cavalry force. Several French victories
are announced. Theirs is here The postal and
telegraph service is much interrupted. Gam
beta is still 18th the army.
LONDON, Dec. I.-[Special to N. Y World. I
The centre OF Prince Frederick Charles's army
is at Orleans. the left wing at Beaugency and
the right wing near Glen. A cavalry division,
followed by force of infantry, occupied Vier-
zow The whole army of the Prince comprises
IL divisions, in all 1450O0 men. The extension
OF his line over so long distance causes some
anxiety at Versailles. Manteuffel is operating
10 occupy Havre, Dieppe and Rouen.
PARIS REFUSES TO SURRENDER.
The Paris government has just refused
summons to surrender, saying that they will
fight to the last man.
VARIOUS MATTERS
Especial to N. Y. World. ]-Serious appre-
hensiOhs are entertained regarding the Duchy
of Luxembourg. Bismarck is believed to be
determined on its annexation.
Little confidence is felt in this city in the
success of Congress for the consideration Of the
Eastern question.
Warlike preparations continue IN England
and Turkey.
Vast preparations are in progress for the
b0mbardment of Paris. Private advices state
that it will commence Immediately.
THE SIEGE OF BELFoRT.
Four divisions under Werder are beseginp
BelfOrt. Two divisions are operating in the
country about Dion, while there are about
Lorraine and MOntmedy and Longroy two d.
visions. and in front OF Paris seventeen divis-
ions. These armies, if their ranks are full.
would number 100000 mer, but their real
strength is less. The new recruits now en-
route will fill them up to this strength, which
is considered ample to hold the country all
winter. A detachment of Manteuffel's army
occupied Dieppe the 9th inst. without resist
ance. The defeat Of the 18th, 10th and 18th
French corps at Beaugency was not so decisive
as at first supposed. To-day the 18th and 22d
Bavarians, occupying a position near Beau
gency, were again unexpectedly attacked by
the French and serious fight followed, lasting
until night. The Prussans maintained their
position with moderate loss.
Bismarck declares that he will not treat with
the Tours government on any consideration,
because he is convinced of its bad faith and its
officers have broken their parole.
THE FOOD QUESTION IN PARIS AGAIN.
Advices from Paris represent that the sup
ply of food will last until February. The
Moniteur says the Germans who do not belong
to the armies follow in the rear for the purpose
of plumber They seize grain, fruit, furniture
and what valuables they can lay their hands
on, and send the booty to Germany, leaving
| the inhabitants destitute and starving.
GAMBETTAs PROPOSAL FOR AN ARMIsr1cE.
LONDON, Dec, 13-The exact truth about
the reported proposal for an armistice is that
Gambetta suggested to Lord Lyons, with
view to the speedy meeting and efficiency of
the coming Congress on the eastern question,
powers, in order to allow the election of the
| constituent assembly and thus give weight to
the presence OF French penipotentiaries in
said congress. No overture has been made to
bismarck, nor has the suggestion had any re-
suit.
THE OLD BoMBAsT
M. DeFOurvillO tonight addressed meeting
of the International Democratic Association.
He said the sorties from Paris were really VIC
tories; that the war would not come to an end
till the invaders were driven from France. and
that not an inch of soil would be yielded.
DEMAND FOR THE RECOGNITION OF THE FRENCH
REPUBLIC
great meeting, calling on government to
recognize the French republic, will be held
in Trafalgar Square.
ABANDONED FRENCH MINISTER'S.
VERSAILLES Dec. 1.-THE I'd army corps
was DISTRACTED in its pursuit of the French BY
large quantities of abandoned stores, guns and
clothing.
deputation of the North German federal
parliament is daily expected bringing the adj
dress of that body to the King.
THE UBIQUITOUS GAMBETTA.
BORDEAUX, Dec. 11.-Gambetta has gone to
Bourges and is expected here soon to receive
Ala n~1a II. r
vance is to be issued to all troops 10 the South
Of France, vast numbers being ready, ready
armed and equipped.
Prussia.
AN IMPORTANT INQUIRY.
BERLIN, Dec. 11.-In the Brunswick Cham
Der OF Deputies Herr Muller asked the govern
ment to ascertain of the foreign office il it was
true that after the declaration of war King
George of Hanover acted in concert with Ma
poleon in establishing an embassy in Paris,
arming Guelphic legion called Hanoverians
in Paris for free corps and kept chassepo:s
ready for them in an enemys ports; and if
| these charges were true to bring in bill re-
pealng articles IA and - of the Brunswick
constitution settling the succession of the
| throne of Brunswick on the house of Hanover.
A Papal nunciate is to be established in Ber-
| lin, and an archbishop will be chosen as first
| nunciO.
THE EMPEROR OF GERMANY.
| The King CT Prussia is personally unwilling
| toassume the title of Emperor, but the opin-
| ion of the Crown Prince and King of Bavaria
| OF the matter prevailed on him to assume the
title.
| THE EASTERN QUESTION.
DISAGREEMENT BETWEEN RUSSIA AND TURKEY.
| PARAs, Dec 11.-Ignatieff's interview to-day
with Ali Pasha was unsatisfactory. The de-
| mands OF Russia were strongly pressed and the
proposed conference virtually ignored. Igna-
tieff persisted in regarding the treaty as already
| abrogated and Turkey refuses to admit this in
depreciation of the situation. There is danger
| OF conflict any moment. Russia unquestion-
ably intends practically breaking the treaty in
| her Ownstime.
Great Britain.
LONDON, Dec. 11.-Arms destined for France
have been seized in Belgium.
The total death by the Birmingham cartridge
factory explosion were 20.
Italy.
FORMIDABLE DEMONSTRATION AT ROME.
LONDON, Dec. I.-[Worlds special The
revolutionary party at Rome attempted an
emeute ON the 9th inst, threatening to sack
turbance reached formidable proportions be-
fore it was quelled be the gems d armes, aided
by the military. A number of revolutionists
were wounded but none killed.
TELEGRAPHIO ITEMS.
The gauge of the Great Western Railroad of
canada is to be changed and the line between
Hamilton and Toronto will be closed to bust
ness on Saturday for that day.
The trial Of Chas. G. Edwards, U. S. Treas
urers clerk, for the embezzlement OF $4,000,
was begun in Washington Tuesday.
y. U. Bowen, member of Congress from
South Carolina, has been indicted in Washing
ton for 6lgamy, in marrying Susan Pettigrew
King. He sets up an Indiana divorce as his
defence
Eight Of the Pacific railroad robbers at Verdi
are on trial at San Francisco. Two of them
will be used as states evidence.
The brigantine Bessie, Capt. Hodge, from
Baltimore Oct. Is for Falmouth E., was aban-