Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-02-25

Russell has forwarded adviccs to the British
government from Versailles, in which he
assures the Queens ministers that the con-
clusion of peace between France and Prus-
sia is absolutely certain, but that the early
inception of a revolutionary warike move
ment in the south Of Europe is highly pro-
bable.
LONDON, Feb. 10.
Mr.. "A. A. Adee, Secretary of Legation
ito the United State Embassy in Madrid,
who arrived in this city few days since
from the Spanish capitol, took his departure
from England yesterday, Saturday. on
board Il steamer for New York. He will
proceed direct to Washington as bearer of
special dispatches from Major General
SicklCs, United States Minister, to PrGsi-
dent Grant. 1t is understood that the
State papers which he carriers contain
official information OF the entire and sat
isfactory settlement by the Spanish gov
ernmeut of all claims against that kingdom
arising from circumstances connected with
the Cuban war. 1t is understood that the
question Of the purchase of Cuba by the
United States is not mooted in the dOcu-
ment at the same time it is assured that
Spain is better disposed at the present
moment to treat NTH the Executive at
Washington on that subject consider
ately and with patience than at any time
heretofore.
PARIS, Feb, 19.-Thc appointment Of
Theirs as chief executive Of the NATHAN is
well received in Paris and the journals
generally approve the election OF Grcvy TO
the Presidency OF the Assembly. Trochu
will go TO Bordeaux to resign his executive
functions. and take a seat in the Assem-
bly, Letters have been received from sever
L ~ 1p.i,,
that they desire peace, but if the conditions
are, e,exorb bitant, they will DO their duty.
BORDEAUX, Feb. 19.-In the Assembly
to-day the formation of a new Ministry was
announced, as follows
Foreign Affairs Picard, Interior Simon,
Public Instruction Lambrecht, Com
merce ;I.eilo, War; Polthuan, Marine.
The Finance Minister was not named,
though ii is understood he has been ap-
pointed, and his name will I've made public
as soon as he arrives in Bordeaux.
Theirs will undertake the duties Of no
special Ministry, that he may the bettcr
apply himself to the superintendent Of
affairs in general.
BERLIN, Feb. Napoleon has receiv-
ed II notification not to again ovcrstep the
the privileges ofa prisoner, and to abstain
| from Interference in politics by protests OF
! proclamatious. Orders have been given to
watch him closely.
VERSAILLES, Feb. 19.-Thero is not
the slightest doubt in high quarters, since
| Favre's return, regarding final peace.
The French forces now in the 'tieii are as
follows With Chanzy, 10000, well
| equipped and armed 1J5000 with Faid-
| herhe /; 10000 at Cherbourg, and 10000
at IIaYre, in bad condition.
PAIIs, Feb. I9.-Thc Pntrie thinks
| that the prospects, Of peace are improving.
| 1t is said that the armistice will be prolong-
| ed until March 1st.
The total war contribution required by
| the Germans from the city OF Paris has
| been advanced by the Bank of France.
The French newspapers everywhere repeI
! the idea Of the ccssion Of territory. La
LiJerte says durable peace on such condi-
tiOns is impossible.
PARIS, Feb. l9.-New elections will be
| held in Paris on March l and 5. The
! Conservatives are preparing II carefully Sc
| lected list of candidates.
| The mayor OF the eleventh arrondissc.
mcnt made Il speech, expressing hope
/ that there was mutual understanding
! among the Deputies elected to the Assem-
! bly, that France should remain q republic
| This was received with cries of''Lung live
| the Republic - "DOwn with Orleans r
| 1t is announced that Gambetta has been
| elected to represent Strasburg in the AS
| semhly.
The Palais Royal has been designated as
/ the future residence OF President Thieis,
and workmcn are buisily engaged in put
ting it in order for his reception.
| LONDON, Feb. 22.-Thc Times says New
| York committees sent yesterday by cable
! transfer .cl0, 900 for the suffering people OF
| France, accompanied by a request that
| Benjamin Moran, Hugh McCullUch, Rus.
sell Sturgis and j. 5. Morgan act as the
! London committee.
} The Daily NOrS says Gen. Faldhcrbe'S
! Troops continue to embark at Dunkirk for
| Cherbourg.
TROCHC OPPOSES THE GERMAN ENTRY
INTO PAPIs.
4 letter from General Trochu condemns
! the proposed entry Of the Germans iutc
, Paris. He saws Paris has deserved tho
| honors Of War, and advises her to shut hel
gates and let The enemy open them with
cannon.
The Removal ofthc Government to Tow:
or Blois is much talked about, but there is
really no belief in It's probability, Ait.l
the declaration of peace the National As
scmbly viii prorogue its siu.ngs, and upon
I rcassemb!iug will meet IN Paris,
a despatch from Cous,auliuople says
the Porte has recognized the new EreuuL
Government.
IT is reported that n. Raude las beer
appointed representative of France at I'll,
Black sea Conference in London.
PARIS, Feb. 2l.-M. ". Theirs auo
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