Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-03
THE WAR IN EUROPE.
T. ALL Q Il u A II / : J
THE WAR VIRTUALLY ENDED.

uiSpatcn from LONDON, JAN -Stn says |
The German Emperor has sent the fol- |
lowing dispatch to the Empress Augusta:
VERSAILLES, 2 p. IN. Sunday.
"Last night an armistice for three weeks
was signed.
"The regulars and mobiles are TO be re-
tanned in Paris as prisoners Of war;
"The National Guard will undertake to
preserve order.
1--WE occupy all the forts. Paris remains
invested, but will be allowed to revictual as
soon as the arms have been surrendered.
"a national assembly is to be summoned
to meet at Bordeaux iha fortnight.
"All the armies in The field will retdin
their respective positions. The ground be-
tween the opposing lines will be neutral.
"This is the reward of patriotism, hero
ism and great sacrifices.
"Thank God for this fresh mercy. May
peace soon follow. WILLIAM
The German troops occupied the. forts
around Paris at 10 o'clock a. m. Jan. 10Th.
The entire garrison of Paris, except the
National Guard, surrender their arms.
The armisticc expires on the 10th of Feb
ruary.
Secretary Fish has received the follow
ing telegram from Moran, charge dc affairs
dated at London, Sunday morning, Jan.
20: "Thc German ambassador here has Of
ficially informed me of the capitulation of
all the Paris forts, and an arnisticc of three
weeks by land and sea. 1t was signed
about S o'clock last evening at Versailles
by Bismarck and Favrc. The army of
Paris will remain prisoners of war in Par
is, but it is not known whether they are to
be dsarmed or not. No details have yet
been received. BernstorG thinks it inn
portant, as the armistice extend over the
sea, that it should be made known as wide
ly as possible
The national assembly will be convened
at Bordeaux on the 18th of February, cleo
tons taking place the Sth of February. A
member of the Paris government leaves at
once for Bordeaux.
The following account is given of the
opening of negotiations for the surrender:
On the morning OF Jan. 23d, tag of
truce left the French lines and was met by
the Germans. The bearer delivered let
ter from Favre addressed to Bismarck.
At noon the missive reached Versailles.
1t requested permission for Favre to come
to Versailles. Bismarck replied that he
might. At 10 o'clock the same night. the
Prussian premier applied to the Emperor
of Germany for permission to hold an in
terview with him. Favre spent the night
at the quarters of the Lieutenant of Police.
Next day before noon, January 2ith, a
council of war was held to consider Favrc's
mission. Won Room, Bismarck, Won
Moltke and the Crown Prince were pres
ent in addition to the Emperor William,
who presided The council lasted two
hours, and the result of the deliberations
was communicated to Favre, who return
to Paris at half past four o'clock the same
evening. As he was being driven in his
carriage down the avenue leading to the
| Sevres road, Bismarck, who was taking his
daily ride encountered him. He turned
his horses head and rode by the window,
! conversing with NJ. Fav-e all the way to
the town gates. 1t is understood that Fa-
vre asked that the army in Paris be allow
ed to march out with full honors, and take
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of France under his management, and moi
to resume hostlities for term of months
TO be greed upon, and that there would be
no triumphant entry into Paris by the Ger
mans. These terms were refused by the
council, which informed NJ. Favre that the
only basis of surrender would be the same
as that of Sedan and Metz.
All Germany is in n fever of rejoicing
and Nominations and professions are seen
everywhere.
LONDON, Jan. 30.-Adyices have been re-
ceivcd from Paris this forenoon. Quie
again prevails, and order governs the city
The disturbances which so lately agitatet
the streets and which eliminated in many
instances in crime and murder have en-
tirely subsidized. The citizens now discus.
the capitulation in calm and quiet man
ner, evincing a sad resignation to the fate
which has been forced upon them ant
which they were powerless to avert. Tn,
secrecy which has been observed by tn,
Government in all the details connected
with the capitulation has been the object o
much censure by the citizens. The city Il
now being thoroughly revictua!led. Grea
stores of provisions are arriving almos
hourly from the districts around Paris, ant
immense quantities are also pouring il
from other quarters and from abroad. TIL
distress in the city is very great.
Advices from the Swiss frontier announc
that the ntire French army, under Gen
Bourbaki, has been driven into Switzer
land. The reported attempt of Bourbak
to commit suicide is confirmed.