The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-03-25

LoNnpN, March 18.-The protocol oftht
Black Sea Conference has been concluded
1t was signed by seven powers. Its gene-
raj features are conciliatory.
The Empress Eugene is still awaiting
the Emperor's arrival at Dover.
New York, March 1S.-A London cor.
respondent write, that Napoleon and Eu
genie are coming to America to reside
Emile de Girardin is also reported to in
tend settling in the Unite1 States.
PARIS, March 18-The ramparts ,o1
Montmartre are still held by the insurgents
The suppression of the Montmartre re.
volt is in contemplation for to day.
1t is announced that Marshal MacAfabon
supports the present government but he
will retire from the army for private life.
Marshal Bazaine insists upon an invest
CATION Of his conduct at Metz.
LONDON, March 19.-Events of the most
unfortunate character have taken place in
~Paris-events every hour becoming gra-
yer.
Theirs at midnight Friday, sent a de-
tachment of troops and gendarmes to
occupy the position of the insurgents in
MontmartrE. A considerable number of
cannons were removed and some 400 pris-
oners captured. In the morning the Ma
tional Guards of Bclleville and Montmartre,
with many uDsrmed soldiers Of the lire ar
rived on the scene and released the prison.
oners. The purpose of the insurgents is
still indefinite. The crowd in Montmartrs
and Befleville, is, however, unanimous in
their clamor against the Bordeaux Govern
ment. They demand the immediate disco
luton of the Assembly and a reelection,
and that the new body shall sit in Paris.
Saturday, 6 o'clock-The agitation and
uncertainty continues. Troops have been
withdrawn from the faubourgs, where the
people seem excited and hostile. Star Ting
events connected with the facts of this morn
ing have been made known. Gen. Faron
was surrounded by a mob in Mont VAR,
but the troops charged bayonets, took
their barricades, and finally cut their way
ont and escaped. Gen. Lecompte and 9TH
ers, not so unfortunate, abandoned the
men. and were made prisoners by the rioters.
Gen. Patriouches was wounded.
LONDON, March 19.-S P. M.-Special
dispatches to the London journals say Gen.
Winoy has been shot. The report has not
vet been been confirmed, and is not credi-
ted.
LONDON, March 19.--10:3O P. a.-The
latest news is that the Nationals of Mont
martre have seized and now occupy the staff
and general headquarters building of the
National Guard Of Paris, in the Place Ven
dome. q-4
The Echo of Parliament says: " In conse-
quence of the disturbances in Paris, the
Emperor William has Professionally stopped
the movements of the German troops"
The insurgents, after a short trial, exc
cuted Gen. Lecompte and Clement Thomas.
WASHINGTON, March 20.-Minister Wash
burne ~telegraphs Secretary Fish as follows:
PARIS, March 17.-'Fhe National Guards
committee is master of Paris. The Depart
ments of the Interior, Justice and Police
are occupied by the insurgents. Generals
V,noy, Thomas and LecoiDpte have been
murdered by the troops. The election for
A~ssemblymen commences Tomorrow. sAll
the members Of the Theirs government
have gone to Versailles. | follow with the
whole department corps.
(Signed) WAsHBURsE.