The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-02-26

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LorpoN, Feb. ga dispatch from Lille to-
day says, il IL rumored that Q treaty Of peace
h, been one basis Of wal"n u ~ ING saUse
qeno6 of tho negctiations between "a. favfe
and Count Bismarck, during which the latter
consulted the Emperor several times, sne ~
ing. The navy estimates about to DO Present-
cd to the House Of Commons show an increase
of E366,0 900 - compared with 1S3O. An tne
inquiries and attacks Of Mr.. Johnston and 9th.
OF members, explained that the expression usec
by him in his letter TO Or. Deary we're never on
intended to refer TO the habitual character OF
the Pope. He said he simply advocated tho
personal freedom of the Pope as the head OF
religion professed by many British supJects.
aud he proceeded 70 defend his cause a.
pending for the removal Of the Holy Sec to Bel
GUM. p,4r.,,
commencing February oath, without rebate.
Thirteen Fenian exiles called on the Presloent.
The interview was unofficial. The Pres,oent
said that any statement they mignt m1ao "
-BoRDEAux, Feb 23.-The Monitear of Bor.
deaux announces that the armistice has been
prolOn ged until tho 2Sth inst, at midnignt. ~
denies the reports which have been circulated
respecting Prussian demands, and says that
Bismarck and Theirs maintain absolute silence
ct present.. NO d,spstoa IN segar% ns; 10 from
Theirs. Prince de Joinville and Duke dAu-
male have written to M. Grevy, stating that
they await the s'sceion. bs9
fore presenting themselves to take their seass
in tho Chamber.
PARIS Feb. 23.-Information has been re-,
ceivod from Versailles that 1t is determined
that portion of the German army shall march
through Paris on their return home. Theirs
continues to oppose, warning the Germans u
the they hey
LONDON, Feb. 23.-In the House of Com
mons the University Test bill passed: Inc
bill IL leveled against Catholics assuming &C.
ing by eiRhty-six majority. In the House OF
Lords to-day the bill passed granting annuity
| 70 Princess Louise Lord Cameron announced
| measures for national defence and argued me
necessity for early preparation in view OF the
| astonishing rapidity of Prussian campaign IN
France. The Parliament was startled tonight
| by the declaration of Lord Harrington, that
! disaffectioa existed in Ireland to such an
| alarming extent that it would be necessary to
appoint . secret committee to ascertain caus'
BRUSSELS Feb CIT is denied that nego
LoNDoN. Feb ga dispatch from Amiens
is unfav orable. The German troops are a.
been an instruction in Algeria A dispatch
from Havre states that great indignation il
felt at the fact that Germans occupied Hon
feur, which was stipulated by the arnistice al
neutral. The evening edition of the Lon atI,
Times has the following special dispatch iron
Versailles to-day: "Count Bismarck has doubts
of the conclusion of peace at this time. France
has asked for prolongation of the armistice
Hostilites will be renewed at a midnight night,
towards Paris. A long conference was held to
day" Tho Standards special from versatile llns,
| n treaty Decl
signed by Theirs and Bismarck; Some details
which are unarranged, will be adjusted to
. morrow. France pays to Germany $40 600 90
thaIsss. Alsace and Lorraine, including Met
and Nancy are cedsd The German army 9sayss wi
MO2day for Berlin Count sen aaa 2. and pa q
, from Versailles to discuss the financial questio
with Theirs. Bismarck demands an indemn
ty u six milliards, deducting therefrom .
: Contributions which have been levied: The d
, mand is vigorously opposed by Theirs. Is
Da;iv Ns,cs says Theirs and colleagues were !
, leaxs Paris for Bordeaux on Thursday, and WI
, confer with the assembly on Friday, and +
5 tnrn to Paris Saturday, when they will have
decisive interview with Bismarck.