The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-22
THE STATE OF AFFAIRS AT PARIS,

the french IoWng. -!
THE STATE OF AFFAIRS AT PARIS.
PARIS, March 21.-General Chauzy is q
prisoner in the hands of the INSURGENTS.
The sentence OF death passed on him has
been deferred.
La Saint has been shamefully beaten by
the Revolutionists. p,r.s.
p The ;++ National h,, Assembly met yesterday.
The populace are terribly excited over
the absence OF 120 members of the Assem-
bly,. ...---.--..-.--.. - 80 '' -'o'-
General vinoy, with 10000 troops, has
been entrusted with the suppression Of the
insurgents. 1t is feared that the troops are
unreliable. 5's@ CIV Nc
Theirs positively orders Gen. vinov to
suppress The riots, but hopes that the in.
surgents will listen to reason. The Govern
ment inspires no confidence. Multitudes
are leaving Paris. 49,
Rouher has been arrested at Bouloene
by order Of the Versailles Government. He
was brutally treated by the mob. Fresh
barbados have been erected in the CITY.
sickness was caused by maltreatment by the
mob. %
Gen. Cremer has been spoken of as COM
mander of the National Guard, who now
guard all the approaches to Paris to pre-
vent invasion. l..
TWENTY THOUSAND FRENCH TROOPS READY
r.. ... .n. FOR USE. SIS
VERSAILLES, March 21.-Twenty thou
sand troops are in the nelghborhood of the
Assembly chamber.
The Assembly will appoint committee
to consider the condition Of France, and
the necessity OF placing the Departments OF
the Seine and Seine ct Disc in state of
siege. 50 .:..s. .e.n"...a
a proclamation by Louis Blanc, Victor
Schveiller, and others, proposes for satisfy
ing the legitimate wishes Of The French
people that the National Guards elect their
own chiefs, and the creation of municipal
councils by the sutfrages Of all the citizens.
The Central Committee published Mon
day its official Journal, headed "The Off
cial Journal of the Republican Federation"
1t announces that the committee will abdi-
cate its power upon the election Of a new
committee. ...s ..,l ... /. ar..fE
The National Guards closed the Offices of
the Figaro and Gaulois. They now possess
the whole city.
/ The trades people of Versailles are dis
contented and impatient for the decision Of
the National Assembly.
The insurgent Government announces
that it will arm the forts to insure the de-
fence of the capital. 1t has also sent all ul-
timatum to Theirs, fixing the 23d as the
last day for the return of the Assembly to
Paris. If they return they shall have lib
erty of action, otherwise the National
Guards will march on Versailles.
OPENING OF THE GERMAN PARLIAMENT
SPEECH OF THE EMPEROR.
ho ,1s
ment was opened to-day by Emperor Will
liam in person, who delivered o speech
from the throne. he said d" When l see
the German Reichstag for the first time af-
ter the glorious but trying struggle which
Germany has victoriously prosecuted for
independence, I am compelled first to give
thanks to God for the historic successes
with which he has blessed the faith
full unity of the German allies, the he
roism and discipline Of the armies, and
the devotion of the people. We have what
our forefathers struggled for, the unity Of
Germany and the security of her frontiers
Our conviction Of future unity was yelled.
The ever-present enthusiasm Of the people
rent the veil when the Fatherland was
threatened. The nation unanimously rose
in her defence and traced its firm will In
indellible characters on the battle.tields OF
France to be united people,"
ADDRESS FROM THE COUNCIL OF RoUEN.
LONDON, March 21-10 p. M.-The Coun-
ell of Rouen have voted an address to the
Government deploring the insurrection in
Paris, urging prompt measures, and offer.
ING their support. Similar addresses have
been sent from private citizens. 1t Is hoped
that the addresses will have q good effect
on the working classes.
The parties to make the treaty between
France and Prussia have arrived at Brussels.
The Government ut Versailles has ad-
dressed reassuring circular to the Depart
ments informing them that the situation in
Paris is no worse-that the communal acts
of the reyolutionists are unanimously dis
ayowed-that Gen. Chauzy and other off,
GERS are still detained, but hopes,are enter
tanned of their early release, and that
The Mayors of Paris refuse to hold COM
munal elections also, that
The Government promises speedy inter-
yention by the army now before versailles,
and concludes with assurances that the
greater part of the country is calm.
A meeting of the editors in Paris declared
the convocation OF electors tomorrow null,
and that public opinion was decidedly
aoainst the committee that ordered 1t; tnat
the committee is implicated in illegal and
criminal acts, and now is the time tor the
National Guard of Paris to come forward
and put an end to this deplorable state OF
affairs.
Later indignities have been heaped upon
General ChauZy.
Many arbitrary arrests which have been
made have aroused general indignation.
The Government at Versailles has re-
solved promptly to restore order.
THE SCENE AT VERSAILLES.
VERSAILLES, March 21.-This place re-
sembles O camp. The prisoners OF Metz
and Sedan are Offering their services TO the
Government. a..-.
NAPOLEON. a' if
LONDON, March 21.-Napoleon's route
from Dover to London was an ovation.
PRISONERS sHoT-THIERs, yINoY, AND DAU'
BELLIES TO BE SHOT IF CAPTURED.
LONDON, March 21.-The Paris CORES
pondent Of the Times telegraphs that many
persons were shot without trial on Sunday
The National Guards will shoot Theirs,
Venoy, and Daurelles, if captured.
A strong reaction has commenced among
the respectable portion of the inhabitants,
and consequently the Republican Commit
tee are seeking to have Admiral Lalsette
command the National Guard.
ses Congressional.
WASHINGTON, March 21.-Senate.-The
House amendments to the Investig alton
Committee were discussed during the
morning hour, when the subject was In
formally laid over. ,9
| Mr. Hill Dresented the memorial of John