Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-02-13
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NAPOLEON REDIYIOUs.

the following proclamation to the electors OF
France:
WILHELMsHoHE, Feb. s, 1871.
81 have been betrayed by fortune, and have
kept, since my captivity, profound silence As
long as the armies confronted each other, alb
stained from any steps or words capable Of caus-
ing party disSensions; but, can no LONGER re-
main silent before my countrys disasters, with
out appearing insensible of its suffering. When
| was made a prisoner, ! could not treat for
peace, because my resolutions would appear to
have been dictated by personal considerations.
| left the regent to decide whether it was to the
interest Of the nation 10 continue the struggle.
Notwithstanding unparalleled rev rises, France
was unsubdued, her strOngholds unreducCd.
A few departments were invaded and Paris
was in state of defense. The ex ent of her
misfortuneS might possibly have Ueen limited;
but, while attention was directed to her enc
mics, insure ctiOn arose at Paris The seat Of
the representatives were violated, the safety Of
the empress threatened, and the empire which
had been three times acclaimed by the people,
overthrow and abandoned. Shilling my pre-
sentiments, | exclaimed: "What matter my
dynasty, if the country is sayedr Irstead of
protesting against tine violation of my right,
hoped for the success of the defense and adj
mired the patriotic devotion of the children of
France Now when the struggle is suspended
and all reasonable chance of victory has dlsap-
pearcd, it is time to call to account the usurpers
for bloodshed and ruin and the squandered
resources.
1t is impossible to abandon the destinies of
France to an unauthorized government, to which
was left no authority eminating from universal
suffrage. Order, confidence and solid peace are
only recoverable when the people are consulted
respecting the government most capable of re-
pairing the disasters to the country. 1t is eS-
Sential that France should be united in her
wishes. For myself, bruised by injustice and
bitter receptions, | do not know or claim my
nj i,r1,F SC
sion for personal ambition; but, till the people
are regularly assembled and express their will,
it is my duty to say that all acts arc Legitimate
There is only oIe government, in which resides
the national sovereignty, able TO heal wounds,
to bring hope to firesides, to reopen profaned
churches, and to restore industry, concord and
peace"
THE ELECTIONS AND THE FUTURE GOVERN
MENT OF FRANCE.
VERSAILLES, Feb. IA strong belief pre-
walls at the Prussan headquarters that the
French assembly will frame a provisional gov
ernment with Count de Paris as president, and
provide for the future plebscite on the question
of the restoration of the 0rleansts or the estab-
lishment of a republic. The Due LAumale has
less chance than his nephew.
LONDON, Feb. 12.-The conservatives have
been successful in the crcumscription of Rouen
by a large majority. Paris letters state the list
OF candidates that have been chosen, embracing
the names of Delescluze Hugo and Blanc.
BRUSSELS, Feb. 12.-World special: The re-
suit of the elections in fity-four departments is {:
$40 Bonapartists and 0reanists, and 80 repub-
iicans.
LONDON, Feb. 12.-The department of Seine
et-oise has elected to the assembly: The MAY or
of Versailles, Carmot, Barthelemy, Saint Hilaire,
Theirs and Favre. In the department of Bas-
Rhine, the mayors of Strasbourg and Schlestadt
and Gambetta and Reutch are elected.
PARIS, Feb. 10.-The election returns are not
all counted, but the election of the following
candidates is considered certain: Victor Hugo,
Garibaldi, Blanc, Quinet, Gambetta, Soisset,
Rochefort Dorian, Schoelscher, Rothier, and
Delescluze. The result, in u great majority of
elections, is in favor of the conservatives.
Greny is elected from Zura, Picard in Mouse,
Gambetta in Havet-Rhine, and Favre in Aisne.
Eighteen departments remain TO be heard from.
The deputies elected from the department Nord
left Lille for Paris to-day by special train.
VERSAILLES Feb. 12.-The election was quiet !;
not the slightest interference was made by the
Germans. There was no emotion or excitement.
Tribune special: Election returns for this
city, so far as at present known, show large re-
publican majorities.
LONDON, Feb. 12-9 P. M.-0ficial returns
from the department of Nord show that the
monarchical candidates polled $4,000, and the
republicans Al 900 votes.
PARIS NEWS.
PARIS, Feb. 9.-There has been great fall in
the price of provisions.
Gen. Chanzy has been in consultation with
the generals and members of the government
here, and has returned 10 Laval.
FROM VERSAILLES.
VERSAILLES, Feb. 9.-The Germans have
drawn closer to Paris. Chanzy entered Paris
on Tuesday. A council of war is to be held by
the chief generals of France. The prevailing
wish in the capital is for submission TO the fate
Of war, and Paris is willing to make any sacri-
flee in preference to resumption OF hostillties.
Accounts from the north indicates a similar
feeling. The conditions of peace are likely to
be relaxed if the assembly manlteStS a spirit OF
resignation.
ITALY.
FLORENCE, Feb. 11.-SeriouS disturbances are
reported in Nice. The people besieged the pre-
fecluIe, shouting "EUeUjCd HdljaP The troops
charged the crowd with the bayonet.
In the lower chamber, yesterday, committee
reported amendments to the papal guarantee
bill, empowering the supreme judiciary to au-
thorize an official TO enter the papal residence.
Minister LAMA opposed the amendment, and de-
Tended the guarantees as necessary to tranquil
ize the Catholic conscience and prevent accusa-
lions of bad faith.
The newspapers announce that Catholic
league has been formed in Belgium, to prepare
an armed expedition against Italy, with
some of the provinces in France, and meeting
will take place on some island in the Mediterla a.
mean. The Italian government has received in
formation of the conspiracy.
In the Italian chamber yesterday Signor Lau.
"a said that the rumorS which had obtained cur.
rency of the enrolment of troops by the papal
authorities were at least of doubtful nature, as
were also the reports OF the gathering of sus-
picious individuals in the vatican. The speaker
added that any movement of the sort would be
promptly repressed and punished by the gov.
eminent.
VARIOUS LONDON DISPATCHES.
LONDON, Feb. 12.-TIe government of nation
al defense at Paris has abIogated the requsi-
ton DEGREES of the government at Bordeaux.
Captains of French men-of-war at Havana
have applied, by cable, for Dermission to watch
and pursue German vessels during the armis-
tice.
The Prussians have imposed contribution Of
100000 francs on Rouen, which must be paid
to-day and another OF 100000, payable to.
morrow.
Bismarck declined the request of Switzerland
for the opening OF negotiations for the return to
France OF prisoners detained onaSwiss soil, be-
cause experience had shown that the French
government was unable to guarantee the Austen.
ton of returned soldiers from taking up arms
against Germany. The count requests the GOV.
ernment of Switzerland to continue the exercise
of duties of loyal neutrality, and thereby hasten
the return of peace. a
Other Foreign Matters.
LONDON, Feb. 12.--The Liverpool Courier YES.
terday says that French transport, with 1850
persons on board, has foundered of Cape La
Hogue, and that all on board were lost.
the Times views with mixed feeling the APP
pointment of the commission Tor the settlement
Of one tangible grievance. 1t says it is desira-
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