The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-08-07
MASONS' STRIKE IN BERLIN
Catholic Department Abolished
THE Friendly Power which WAS to
have InterVene1."

The Friendly Power which WAS TO
have InterVened."
LONDON, August A letter Of the
Empress Eugene to the Car, which
has just been published in the Paris
journals, alludes to friendly power
which had expressed a desire to inter
yene in favor of France after the sur
render of Sedan. That power was
Russia. The Emperor Alexander sent
dispatch to the Empress Immediately
after the surrender Sedan, offering to
interfere on the basis of the integrity OF
French territory. Alexander H., in
that despatch informed the Empress
that he had earnestly recommended to
the King of Prussia to open negotiations
for peace, and not to insist on the ces-
sion OF French territory, as the dismem-
bering Of France would be dangerous
10 the power of Europe The prospects
pt Russian interference was, however,
spoiled by the outbreak Of the rebel
lion, September 4th, and the flight Of
the Empress, which took place few
hours after the dispatch had been re-
ceived from the Emperor Alexander.
On hearing the news that the Republic
had been proclaimed, the Emperor
Alexander withdrew his proffered inter
yention, and notified the King Of Prus-
sia that Russia would remain neutral.
Jules Favre and all the former men,
bers Of the Government of September
ith, knew of the existence of this dis
patch. 1t is said to have been found
after the flight of the Empress, among
her secret papers, but was withheld
from publication by the Government Of
National Defense. These revelations
are apparently to be made public with
the consent of the Empress Eugene.
The Republicans, chiefly Jules Favre
and his former colleagues, will probably
deny the proposed Intervention OF the
Gar, but the truth of the facts related
can be completely authenticated.
Yacht Race.
LONDON, August 5.-The yacht race
for the Prince of Wales challange cup
came off this morning; many thousand
spectators were present. The cup was
won BY the yacht Olive, after an excit-
ing contest.
The Count and Countess OF Paris
Gone TO France.
The Count and Countess Of Paris
have left England permanently. They
have taken up their future residence in
France ...
Preparations for Celebrating the
Centenary OF Sir Walter Scott.
Great Preparations are being made in
glasgow for celebrating the forthcom-
'ns centenary of Sir Walter Scott.
A grand public dinner and banquet
wi! be given upon the occasion, at
which large numbers Of noblemen and
gentlemen of distinction are expected
lobe present. The Duke of Argyle has
accepted an invitation to preside at the
celebration festivities. The occasion Is
.ote celebrated IN similar manner IN a
large number OF cities.
Thomas Hughs, the well known
author, Is seriously i'll.
The Government OF France.
PARIS, August 5.-The contention Of
'Ae various political parties in the AS
sem6ly and the want Of decided action
4'th reference to the prolongation Of
Inc powers OF NJ. Thiers, and to deter
nine upon a definite form of govern
Ment for the country, is likely to result
III The maintenance Of the present ad-
m.ii1i'tratlOn. The course of inaction
Sui continues to deserve the severe
comment of the press.
mass Meeting on Behalf OF the Fe-
nian Prisoners.
DUBLIN, August 5.-Arrangements
nave been completed for grand mass
meeting to take place in Phoenix Park,
tomorrow, for the purpose of framing
stequest to be presented to the Govern
..n ne6'' urging the release Of the prisoners
sHil held for completely with the Fe-
aIan Brotherhood. Several eminent
speakers have been invited to address
ine ;e meeting. An immense attendance
" expected. .. o..
Free Trade, 6c.
LONDON, August 5.-Napoleon re-
Gently declared that France will not al.
"" her free trade principles to be torn
70 pieces. > q
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