The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-10-26
THE EUROPEAN WAR.
THE ARM1sT1oE QUESTION.
Bombasdmens OF Dijon and Paris
A FRENCH soRTIE REFUSED.
&C., &C., 60.
THE ARH1sr1os MOVEMENT.

THE ARMIsTI0E MOVEMENT. 4
LONDON, Oct. 25.-It is stated that Eng.
iand,s armistice movement arises from the
apprehension of a design on the part of
Prussia and Russia to form close alliance.
1t is known that Russia quietly but effect
ually Is arming in spite of her official denial.
England sees that the prostration of France
loses her only. strong ally for the frustra.
ton OF Russia's Eastern schemes. Finan-
clal circles are uneasy, as it is apprehended
that should the present efforts fail Eng
land will adopt stronger measures to stop
the war.
LONDON, Oct. 25.-There is authority for
stating that the armistice negotiations are
progressing favorably. Bismarck and Theirs
meet again, at Earl Granville's instance.
Earl Granville is gratifed at the spirit with
which the belligerents and neutrals receive
his oVertures, but expresses no hope Of
final success.
THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.
LONDON, Oct. 25.-The Times has spe-
cial Berlin dispatch to the effect that the
latest peace negotiations have been de-
feated, the Prussians demanding French
territory.
The Times editorially advises the British
war, saying that II England persists she
must be ready to pay something for It,.
The Standard says Eugene and the Pow
ers at Versailles are actively negotiating
with view to her resumption of the Re-
gency, and negotiation for peace, and adds
that if the Empress did not depart last
night her departure may be expected at
any moment
NJ. Theirs accepted the mission to nego-
tiate an armistice only, but still remains at
Tours awaiting safeguard.
NEGOTIATIONS FOR TEE SURRENDER OF METZ
cAPITULATIoN OF sCHELsDAT.
LONDON, Oct. PA Berlin dispatch says
negotiations for the surrender of Metz are
progressing. BaZaine ignores the provis-
ionai government in all his communica-
tionss
Schelsdat capitulated yesterday after q
severe bombardment. The Prussians got
2,400 prisoners and 120 cannon.
The government at Tours permits the
expectation of grain, except to Switzer-
land.
The Barings deny investments made on
account Of Napoleon. IS
RUSSIA AND PRUSSIA.
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 25.-An attache of
the Prussian legation has gone to Ver-
saiIIes with a letter from the Gar to King
William.
BERLIN, Oct. Pa Minister of the Fed.
eral Council and the Saxon Minister Of FL
nance have been summoned to Versailles.
THE BoMBARDMENT OF DIXON AND PARIS.
LONDON, Oct. 25.-The bombardment OF
Dion has commenced.
1t is understood that the bombar dment
of Paris will commence November LIST. The
Prussians have 134 siege guns and 20 more
coming. The German princes are lettering
around headquarters, and have been or.
dered to report for duty or 60 home.
THE REFUGEE CROWNED HEADS.
LONDON, Oct. 25.-Queen Christina, Of
Spain, the Prince and Princess Murat, and
the Princess Caroline are here.
THF FRENCH FLEET.
HAMBURG, Oct. 25.-No hostile vessels
have been seen off the mouth of the river
Elbe for four days.
soRTIE OF THE FRENCH REFUSED.
Stuttgart, Oct. 25.-The Government ha:
telegram that the French SORTED across
the Marine on Friday against the Wurtem
| burgers outposts with three batteries o
artillery and mitrailleuses. The sortie was
| brayely repulsed, with two killed and three
| wounded on the part of the assailed.
| The Darmstadt ministerial delegation ha!
gone to attend the Ministerial Council al
Versailles.
THE EXCITEMENT IN THE LONDON MARKET
New YORK, Oct. 25.-A Herald specia
from London says the city is excited over the
French loan OF G10, 000, 600 from the facl
that thisis the first time France ever Offered
loan outside of her own territory. The
loan is received with great favor, and thu
subscription is already very large.