Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1871-02-03
THE LAST ACT.
CAPITULATION OF PARIS AND
SURRENDERED OF THE FRENCH
GARRISON.
THE GERMANS OCCUPY THE
FORTS AROUND THE CITY.
An ARMISTICE OF THREE
WEEKS BUT NO TRIUM-
PHAL ENTRY.
THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TO
MEET AT BORDEAUX IN A
FORTNIGHT.
KING WILLIAMS DISPATCH

KING WILLIAMS DISPATCH.
LONDON, Jan. -, $50 P. M.-Em-
peror William has sent the following
dispatch to the Empress Augusta, da-
ted Versailles, , p. III. last night:
An armistice for three weeks has
been signed. The regulars and Mo-
biles are to be kept in Paris as priso-
ners of war. The National Guard will
undertake the maintenance of order.
We occupy all the forts. Paris remains
invested, and will be allowed to re-
victual as IOn IA the aims are 8 lrTen-
dered. The National Assembly is to
be summoned to meet at Bordeaux i'm
a fortnight. All armies i'm the field
will retain their respective positions.
the round between the opOsing lines to
be neutral. This is the reward of pa
triOtism, heroism and great self-sacri-
fees. Thank God. for this fresh mercy.
May peace soon follow.
[Signcdl WILHELM"
PRUSsIA'S TERMS.
[Ilerald's Special
VERSAILLES, Jan. 27.-The terms Of
peace Offered Ivy Bismarck to the
French nation are as follows:
First-The cession of the province of
Alsace and that part of the province of
Lorraine knOwna as German Lorraine.
Sccond-A money indemnity of one
thousand million francs.
Third-Forty war ships from the
French feet.
Fourth-One of The colonies now
held by France. Which L cannot
learn.
The money indemnity must be
guaranteed by the municipalities. If
this guarantee is refused property of
rich Individuals viii be held posses
sion of until acquiescence is obtained.
THE SITUATION.
Herald, speci.lI
VERSAILLES, Jan. 29.-Valerien was
entered last night by Prussian engi-
neers to draw the mines. The heavy
guns will Immediately be moved into
the front as the enciente is strongly
armed and no confidence can be placed
in the tickle population of Paris till
after the general disarming. Strong
forces of infantry and artillery moved
forward to cover the working parties.
The object is to spare further blood
shed and give an opportunity to the
French people through the Assembly
of Representatives at Bordeaux TO de-
eide for war peace. Elections will
be permitted in all the departments,
together with free circulation of the
deputies through the country. The
army of Paris, regiments of the line,
marines and Mobiles arc to be prison
ers of war, with the exception OF
twelve thousand men, who are requir-
ell to maintain order in Paris. All
corps of Franc-Tircurs are TO he dis
solved, but the National Guard will
remain armed. The French troops
will deliver their arms and flags and |
field artillery within fourteen days, all |
of which will be collected at Severgne. |
The French troops may retire into |
Paris anarmcd. The cannon forts are
to be delivered up, but the encionte |!
guns are to I've .liSmounte,l from their /
carriages an,l lie delivered to the prus- |
slams; but the guns themselves are To
lIe left at the line of demarkation,
drawn between the cnciente ard forts. |
The French portion eXtends to the |
enciente only, and the Prussian por-
ton to five hundred PAGES from the
enciente, with certain Typographical
Fort Vincennes will
remain in the hands of the French.
Paris remains completely invested,
from a military point of view, but
three railwoy lines will be repaired
and permitted to convey sufficient sup
plies for the daily nourishment of the
people.
Bourbaki's army and the Fortress of
Belfort are not included in the armiS-
tice.
The Prussian line of demarkation
for her Southern armies is Ia be the
line of the Loire.
Favre returned to Paris yesterday
evening. Gen. Nelden, chief of
staff, and Capt. Harrison, aide
nf Trochu, with three directors o. the
Mediterranean. Orleans, and Western
Railroad, accompanied him. Not
more than one weeks ration's remain
In Paris at the present time. The
French at Versailles are generally re-
oiced at the approach of peace. Latest
reports of the negotiations say that
Bismarck demands two provinces,
one colony, twenty war ships, and
four million francs as the final terms
Of peace. The capitulation will only
Je regarded as a military act, apart
from all political negotiation.
A FLAT DENIAL.
LONDON, Jan. 2s.-The Times pub
fishes, BY request from Chise hurt,
denial of the statement that intrigues
were going on between Bismarck and
the Bonapartists for the restoration of