The Portland daily press., 1871-01-31

GORDON AROUND PARIS.
VERSAILLES, Jan. 3O.-ISpecial to World.
A Gordon has been drawn around Paris and no
person is allowed to enter or leave without
permit from the German authorities. The re-
victualing will proceed under German super
vision. Confidence is expressed at German
headquarters that peace has been secured
The German soldiers are chagriued at being
prohibited from entering Paris.
LOCATION OF THE FRENCH ARMIES.
BORDEAUX, Jan. 30-Chanzy's headouarter,
are at La Val. The 18th, 18th, 18th and 25th
corps are at Vierzon, B0urges and Nevers
Bourbaki has the 18th, 10th and 24th corps at
koulands and Partarier. Garibaldi ia at Di.
jon with 10000 men. The camps of instruction
contain 100000 men. The conscripts of 1871
number 100000 men. At the end Of the ar
mistice France will resume war with 900 900
men.
FEELING OF RELIEF,
VERSAILLES, Jan. 49, morning.-[Special to
Herald As the facts concerning. the nesotia-
tons dovel0pe, a better feeling is evident
among both French and Germans ali begin to
agree in hoping for a termination of the war.
The French are especially we'll pleased at the
apparent modification of the German desire to
humlllate them by triumphal entry into the
city.
INTERVIEW BETWEEN BISMARCK AND FAvRr.
The negotiations between Bismarck and Fa.
vre form one OF the mOst interesting chapters
in the history OF this memorable war. The ar
rival Of Favre was known 10 none except those
lmmed'ately concerned in conducting him
through the lines. On his arrival at the quar-
ters occupied BY Bismarck, in Rue Provence.
of Bismarck. Alter few preliminary re-
marks Bismarck said: "Well, Monsieur Fayre.
what is the object Of this vsit?" Favre, much
affected, replied: "The object is to put stop
to the terrible suffering of the country; for
now that hope of relief from without seems
lost. Paris muet needs seek peace All we ask
10 such consideration as a generous enemy
might give without loss of advantage or honor )"
Bismarck expressed his desire 10 do all in
his power to show respect for the sufferings
With the safety, honor and interest of united
Germany. He said this had been from the
first to the last the object and desire Of he
Emperor and all bis advisers since the COM
mence%ent o1 the unhappy war was forced
| upon them. Favre first demanded the terms
already reported. Bismarck replied: lit is
not in my province to refuse to accept terms,
but must say the present proposals are such
| that l cannot myself approve Of them, and
ieei confident my august master will reject
hs nS%evef 1t ny duty to submit them
| ness Bismarck assumed the familiar and socia-
BILE air for which he is famous, and iovited
savre to partake OF refreshments, adding:-
From all reports you are not well supplied in
side tne city. Favre consented and q good
| dinner was soon spread.
After the entertainment Favre was politelv
but strictly placed under surveillance and oc-
cupied an apartment over the police bureau
As already known the first overtures were
promptly rejected After Favre's return with
the acceptance OF the terms in substance de.
manded 6y the Emperor great excitement pre-.
vailed in Versailles. The mayor went twice to
| the police quarters to endeavOr to obtain an in.
tervlew, but received peremptory orders not to
repeat the attempt as such an act would rea
der bim liable to imprisonment All commu
nication between Favre and outsiders are
strictly prevented.
An interview again took place between Bis.
marck and Favre. The former after erwardt
waited or the King and council, when Fa
vre's acceptance on the part of the provisional
LETT the Emperor he walked into the Office ol
the chief aid and began to whistle Prussiat
air which the trumpeter sounds at the boal
hunts when the beast is down and settled
AFTER concluding he walked out again, never
having spoken word to any one.
Next morning l25th) the terms drawn ovel
night between Bismarck and Favre in detail
were handed to the Emperor. who opened th'
papers, read them, frowned and observed in
disturbed tone, Encore trop de taliverns.'
There is good reason to believe that the Empe
ror was badgered and bothered by the tricks o
politicians. but will be we'll pleased when all il
| over.
There is rumor that Won Moltke is greatl,
dissatisfied with the action of the Crow
Princes army on the occasion of the sorte o
the 18th inst. He thinks ground was lost un
necessarily and expressed his opinion openly
There is growing coldness in consequence
between the Grown PRINCE and the Command
er-in-Chtef
THE RESULT OF THE AEMISTICE.
The great question now seems to be wha
practical result will follew the armistice.
predict on what consider good grounds tha
the Regency is Bismarck's thirteenth trick, b,
which he eXpeots to win the game. In Favr'
and the Republicans be sees nothing but seed
of future trouble with France.
BoURBAKIs ARMY IN SWITZERLAND.
LONDON, Jan. 30-An official despatch t
the Baden Ministry states that the army O
BOurbaki has entered Switzerland. They ar
crossing the boarder near Brumtrul.
1t is report that the attempt of Bonrbaki t
commit suicide is confirmed.
Demiaion Of CaHadm.
FIRE AT MONTREAL.
MONTREAL, Jan. 20-Fiye stpres on Eotr
Dame street, nearly opposite st. Lamberts hill
were dan aged to the extent of $4,000, an
Henry, Cora and Fanny Burgess were suffo
Gated.