The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-02
International Exhibition Of Art
and Scenery.
CEN CUSERET DISMISSED.
FORT D'ISSY CAPITULATED.
Gen. sheridan Coming Home.
Conservative Republicans Elected.
IostIiities Likely 10 Commence.
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PARIS VIA BoULoGNE, April 30-Mid-
ai.ht-This morning General Dom
h-5wski commanding the insurgents on
the west side OF Paris, notified the com.
mander Of the Versailles troops opposed
10 him. that hostilities were likely TO
commence hourly. Forty thousand in
.prren, troops are now massed in the
Camps De Mars awaiting orders to
advance.
Departure efthe Free MasOns,
Yesterday there was a grand scene in
The Champs Elysees, the occasion being
the departure OF the Free Masons from
Paris 10 Versailles. A vast crowd as
.embled when Fort Valerien suddenly
OPENED fire, scattering the people in all
directions. Not daunted by the shells
which were falling in large numbers,
the Free Masons advanced and plan
tel 10 flags on the ramparts. l2O
lodges being represented. AT 6 o'clock
they reached the outposts OF the Yer
sailes forces, bearing banner on
which were inscribed the words, Let
~ love one another" On reaching
the outposts they were blindfolded and
taken to headquarters and were all sub
-equenrly sent back, with the exception
n. the President and two delegates. The
mission is supposed to have been unsuc-
res>iul.
To day Archbishop Doorway, Of Paris,
was released from confinement by order
n' the Communists, who were influ-
rncei doubtless by the indifference of
the German Government.
1t is reported here that the Prussian
Government has received notice from
Versailles that the authorities would
ke the German forces to remain near
Paris Tor two years longer.
International Exhibition Of scenery
and Art.
LONDON, May 1.-The opening Of the
great International Exhibition Of Seen
~rv and Art took place this morning.
liis Roval IlighneSs, the Prince Of
Wales, presided on the occasion, accom-
panied by the Princess Christian. Sew.
rral other members OF the royal family
we're present. The Princess Of Wales
was absent owing to indisposition. The
hajIdmg and approaches were crowded
Srh visitors. Many noblemen and
ladies' OF high standing were among the
assembly. The commencing was OF a
most imposing character. Several ad-
irs-.r- were delivered and enthusias-
o. ally received by the vast assembly.
General Ciuseret Dismissed.
Hlr,e aivices of Yesterday have been
'.c"ivci General Cluseret has been
ism:s-ci by the Commune from the ad-
mlni-trstion of military affairs. and
'reneral Russell has been appointed
'roy.,ronal Commander.
Ine city il greatly agitated over the
r,nirion Of affairs and the troops are
much depressed, and general alarm pre-
's,'H among the citizens.
Fort D'IsSy CapituIated.
VERSAILLES, May Fort Dlssy has
raptulated to the Government forces.
\ garrison will be Immediately sta
':onei in the fort, which has been great
y damaged by the artillery fire Of the
N"rSaiIliSts.
The Communists Routed.
The Nersaillsts routed tn e Commun-
81 at Montineaux, and nave driven
'7em through D Issy.
Inc Monlineaux affair was brilliant
one. Three hundred Communists were
'tirn prisoners and numbers bayoneted.
''>-ey commanded. The work Of the
government is slow.
Arrest of the Archbishop's sister.
LONDON, May $50 A. Mt is
ported in Paris that the sister of Arch
''>Aop Darbov has been arrested and
IsHeN 10 the prison OF ST. Lazear.
Meeting of Republicans.
Members OF the Republican alliance
q the Departments held a meeting in
ne courtyard of Louvre. Speeches
were made and resolutions adopted de-
honncing the Versailles Government.
Sheridan Coming Home.
LONDON. MAY l.-Generals Sheridan,
foF'ythe and the widow and son OF
PRESIDENT Lincoln, are passengers on the
steamer Russia, which sailed on Sstur-
day for New York.
conservative Republicans Elected,
VERSAILLES, May AFTER the capt.
N"ailon Of Fort D'Issy the negotiations
IN progress between the Government
ara the Communists were broken of
and the bombardmeut of the city was
Immediately resumed with renewed
rlgor.
lhe municipal elections which have
peen held in the provincial districts
nave uniformly resulted in favor Of the
conservative Republicans.
Income Tax Defeated.
In the House Of Commons this even.
ing motion was made for division oil
me House to test the motion opposing
Toe proposition of the Government to
.ad two pence per pound to the income
AZ: The motion -was defeated BY Z