The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-11-23
THE EUROPEAN WAR.
TIE INVESTMENT OF PARIS.
NEUTRALITY OF THE BLACK SEA
THE EUXINE QUESTION.
&C., &C., dc.
THE INVESTMENT OF PARIS.

Il he Inv VT EAhlSs
NEW YORK, Nov. GA special to the
Telegram from Berlin states that report
from Versailles says incessant exertions are
being directed to the formation of second
line to cover the operations on the inner
line. The strategy of General DAurelles
is understood at Versailles, and has been
met by counter movements.
OAurelles has extended his lines north
and south, intending to enclose the Ger
mans on both TANKS; and the latter have
executed a similar movement. falling back
towards Paris. D'Aurelles's lines are now
said to extend from Semans through Yer
dorne, Orleans, and Bourges, to Nevers.
FRENCH NEWS.
PARIS, Nov. 22.-The Constitutional of
this city says that Russia errs in the idea
that the neutrality of the Black Sea is Ma
poleonic idea. It Is the traditional policy
Of France. "
A special telegram to the Times from Ber-
lin. says Russia is seeking to prove that the
story of her bringing an American feet to
serve az n Black Sea squadron is untrue.
Prussia. 1t is expected. will sustain peace
full solution of the question between Russia
and the other powers in relation to the
Paris treaty of 1855.
The Morning Post officially denies that
Bismarck repudiates the existence of an
understanding with Russia about the Eux-
inc question.
LUXEMBOURG, Nov. 22.-The lombard
ment of Thionville by the Prussians is very
active to-day. The shots averaged about 10
per minute. The cannonading is very dis
tinctly heard here.
ENGLAND.
LONDON, Nov. 22.-Leaves of absence in
the army have been recalled, and the Guards
have been ordered to prepare for active
service.
REPORTED THAT PARIS rs DISPOSED TO YIELD.
| BERLIN. Nov. 22.-It Is reported in Ger
man circles that Paris Is disposed to yield,
and the English and Prussians say the dan
ger of rupture is abating.
| THE EUROPEAN WAR NEWS.
| LONDON, Nov. 22.-The Shipping Gazette
mentions that French products, wines, &C.,
may be obtained ut fabulously low prices,
owing to the war and participation Of COM
| merce.
edo Russell dned with the Crown Prince
of Prussia on Sunday. Parties have ar
rived at Versailles on 4 mission to effect an
armistice. Earl Russell urges as an emer-
gency that the ministers call out and Or
ganize the militia.
FOREIGN MISCELLANY BY CABLE.
| The Impartial says that the acceptance
Of the throne by Aosta has been received,
and fleet will leave Carthagena for Genoa
next Friday to bring him to Madrid.
| Partial returns from the Italian elections
show that the Government is sustained by
an immense majority.
| "Balloon" dates from Paris to midnight
last night show that the city was entirely
quiet.
| The meat allowance had been reduced to
fifty grammes q 1-12 ounces) daily. Horse
| flesh and vegetables were still abundant.
D 1t is believed in London, according to the
| Worlds special, that Russia will withdraw
the pretentions put forward by Gortcha-
kof, leaving the question to an European
| Congress, not to be summoned until the
close of the present war.
| Paris was quiet on the 18th instant, and
was proyisioned for three months.