Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-13
EUROPEAN NEWS, &c.
Emperor Napoleon issues a Proc
lamatlon to the Electors of
France.
The Mcnarchists have carried the
National Assembly.
N apole Depro 3 I'd.
BIRTHS h Sugge
London.
N apoleon Depressed d.
British Suggestions.
London.

~ Va . IL . u 3 y - AS.
London.
London, Feb. H. The Monarchist ele-
ment has prevailed in the majority of the
election of France and will command ma
jority of four to one in the Assembly. Six
constituencies have elected NJ. Thier to the
Assembly giving him an overwhelming ma
jority
A despatch from Wiheimshohe states that
the Ex-Emperor Napoleon is depressed by
the course of recent movements in France
and the public sentiment which has been
power was fully revealed during the cleo
ton. All hope which he formerly cherished
OF the probability of the restoration of the
Bonapartist dynasty are now banished from
his mind.
4 report said to have emanated from Off
cal circles, is current in this city that the
British Government has suggested TO Prussia
to submit &he question of the term ON which
peace can be concluded with France. to the
decision of the neutral powers, who, when
the matter was finally settled, will give their
guaranty for the tulfilment Of the stipuations
Intelligence has Just been received in this
city of marine disaster OF most appalling
character, which took place g few miles Off
Cape La Hogue, headland of France in
Normandy, forming the NORTHWESTERN ex-
English Channel, opposite the island of Al
dana. \ E~ench transport, heavily laden,
and on which were upwards of POO troops,
was wrecked among the rocks off the coast,
and all on board persisted. The sad inteli-
gence cast gloom the entire city, and
further particulars of the disaster are anxious
ly awaited.
The Conservatives have been successful in
the crcumscription of Rouen by a large ma
jority.
Bismarck has declined the request of
Switzerland for opening negotiations for the
return to France of prisoners detained on
Swiss soil, because experience had shown
the French government unable to guarantee
the absentaton of soldiers from taking arms
against Germany.
Londen, Feb. II, Emperor Napoleon has
issued the following proclamation to the cleo
tors of France
Wilhelmshohe, Feb. s, 1871 Betrayed by
fortune, and having kept since my captivity
profound silence, which is misfortunes warn
ing. AS long as armies confronted each
other l abstained from any steps or words ca
pable of causing party dissensions but can
no longer remain silent before my country's
disasters without appearing insensible of suf-
fering.
When | was made . prisoner l could not
treat for peace, because my resolutions would
appear to have boeh dictated by personal con-
sideration. l left the Regent to decide
whether it was for the interest of the nation
to continue the struggle. Notwithstanding
the unparalleled reyerses of France she was
net subdued. Her strongholds were unre-
duced, few departments invaded, and Paris
in state of defence. The extent of her mis-
fortunes might possibly have been limited
but while attention was directed 10 her enc
mics, an instruction arose at Paris. The
seats of Representatives were violated, and
the safety of the Empress threatened; and
the Empire which had been three times ac-
claimed by the people, oyerthrown and aban-
doned. Sitting my presentment, exclaimed,
what matters my dynasty if the country is
saved: Instead of protesting against the vo-
lation of my rights, hoped for the success
of the defence, and admired the patriotic de-
votion of the children OF France. Now when
the struggle is suspended and all reasonable
chance of victory disappears; it is time to
call to account the usurpers, for the blood
shed, ruin, and squandered resources. 1t is
impossible to abandon the destnies of France
TO an unauthorized government, to which was
lett no authority, emanating from universal
suffrage. Order, confidence, and solid peace
are only recoverable when the people are
consulted respecting a government most ca
try. 1t is essential that France should be
united in her wishes. For myself, bruised by
injustice and in bitter decoptions, do not
know or claim my repeated confirmed rights
There is no room for personal ambition; but
till the people are regularly assembled and
express their will, it is my duty to say that all
acts are iliegitimate. There is only gov
eminent in which resides National sovereign
ty, able TO heal the wounds, to bring hope to
the troside, to reopen the profaned churches,
and to restore industry, concord, and perez.
Paris.
Feb. 10. The election returns are not all
counted but the election of the following can
ddates is considered certain:
Victor Hugo, Garibalda, Blancs, Qirnet,
Gambetta, Seissel and Deleschuese.
The result in the majority of the election is
in favor of the conservatives. Greney is
elected from Juva, Pickard in Meuse, Gam
beta in Iiauterhim, and Favre in Aisne.
Eighteen departments remain TO be heard
from.
The deputies elected from the department
of Ford left Lille for Paris to-day by special
train.
The government of National Defence at
Paris have ahrogated the requisition of de-
crees by the government at Bordeaux.
The Captains of French men-of-war ships
at Havana, applied by cable for permission to
watch and pursue German vessels during the
armistice.
Florence.