Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-03-07


tation.
A manifesto from Minister Picard de-
nounced the conduct of certain persons
who pillaged GoLelins after the departure
of the Prussians, and warns them that
while the government relies upon the
patriotism and devotion of the inhablt-
ants. Gen. Vinoy is determined TO do his
duty, by sternly depressing violations OF
order.
The Journal Oficiel reproves the people
for violent acts against persons suspected
of being Prussian officers.
Minister Picard has gone to Bordeaux,
and Fayre fulflls his duties for the time
being.
The Gaulois says the Minister of War
is making an effort to Te-arm the garrison
of Paris, which surrendered their arms
in accordance with the armistice, and
hasten the departure of 80, 600 Mobiles for
the provinces.
The German officers and force that oc-
cupied Paris are chagrined at their inabil-
ity to obtain trophies orsouvenirs of their
stay.
The Army of the North has been dis
solved.
Three Prussian officers were married to
French ladies yesterday.
The Paris BOurse.
PARIS, March 5, noon.-The BOurse
fell thirty centimes yesterday, in conse-
quence of the decline in three per cents.
French securities also declined. Rail-
ways were twelve confines less, and the
loan fell forty centimes.
The Assembly.
BORDEAUX, March 5.-Picard has ar
rived here. 1t is probable the Assembly
will be transferred to Fontainebleau on
leaving Bordeaux. Several members be-
longing to the radical Left have gone to
Paris.
Peace 10 be Signed Finally at Brus-
sells.
PARIS, March Sit is expected that
as soon as .defnitive negotiations for a
treaty of peace are commenced at Brus-
sells, probably about the 10th or 18th
inst, the Government will stand ready to
pay five hundred millions of francs On
account of the war indemnity to free
Paris from the proximity of the German
troops, when the regiments of the line
will quit the capital and be replaced by
so, 900 picked men, who will form pro-
visional corps.
France Refuses n treaty of Conn
merce
BERLIN, March An. Theirs declines
to make treaty of commerce with Ger
many, on the ground that it is necessary
for France to initiate the United States
and restore her equilibrium by high tar
ifs.
Influence of the NeutraIs.
The statement that the partial character
of the occupation of Paris was the result
of the Intervention of England is untrue.
England's influence was exercised wholly
on the question of the war indemnity.
Victor Emmanuel has written to the
Emperor William, expressing hts surprise
and disappointment at the hard terms i'm
posed on France, especially in regard to
territory.
RumOrs About Louis Napoleon.
LONDON, March Sit is rumored that
Napoleon is negotiating for an estate in
Bohemia, where he will retire.
There is a report that intrigues are &C
lively prosecuted for the restoration of
Bonaparte's rule. The frienos of Napo-
leon say he is patiently awaiting the pop
ular decision, and abstains from all eff
forts to influence it.
From preparations making at Chisel-
hurst it is believed that Napoleon will re-
| join the Empress there and remain some
time in England.
Release of French Prisoners
BRUSSELS, March 4.-Col. MallOn has
arrived here to arrange for the release of
the French soldiers retained in Belgium.
| The government has received official no.
| LITIGATION of the ratification of the pre-
liminaries of peace.
BERNIE, March 4-The Federal council
has arranged with the French government
| to return the soldiers of Bourbaki's army.
They will commence to move into France
on Wednesday next, and the transfer OF
the entire army will take ten days time.
The German Army of Occupation
Prince Frederick Charles has been ap-
pointed mmander-in~Chief of the Army
of Occupation in France. His headquar.
tiers Will be at Rheims. Prince Frederick
Charles drove into Paris on Thursday. L
was reported that the Emperor William
also visited the city.
The Emperor williams Return.
BERLIN, March 5.-EmperOr William
will return to Berlin in about eight days
1t is believed that the Emperor will re
view the First Army Corps at Amiens il
about two days. From Amiens he vii
60 to Rouen, then again to Amiens, and
thence to Compeigne, where he will re
main one day and then leave for Berlin,
Berlin is brilliantly illuminated tonight
The Empress and Princess drove through
the streets, and were received with gTea
enthusiasm.
The HOmeVgs ard March,
| VERSAILLES, March 5.-The secOnC
army has commenced its march home
ward. The headquarters Of the Emp5rol
and Moltke will be removed from Yer
sailles on Tuesday. Bismarck will fol
low the Emperor.
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