The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-01-04
THE WAR IN EUROPE,
SURRENDER OF PARIS HOURLY
EXPECTED AT BERLIN.
REP ORTED FRENCH SUCCESSES.
&c., &C., go.

THE SURRENDER OF PARIS HOURLY EXPECTED
AT BERL1N-NAPoLEoN.
LONDON. Jan. 81 World special. THE
Court at Berlin expects hourly the surren.
der Of Paris.
Continual courtesies are occurring be.
tween Berlin and Wilhclmshoe. The EN-
peror Napoleon is confident of his restora.
ton, though the Empress spends most OF
the time weeping and praying for peace.
FRENCH REPORTS OF FRENCH SUCCESSES.
LONDON, Jan. 3.-The report that the
German army on the Loire has retired on
Glen is apparently confirmed.
BORDEAUX, Jan. "a portion Of General
ChauZy's command is now strongly posted
near Vendome. The engagements along
the Loire for the past week have all been
favorable to the French.
A Prussian column recently lost 300 men
while attempting to cross the Loire on the
ice, which gave way with them.
Near Latroche the French have captured
$4,000 prisoners. ...--..
TIE SINKING OF THE ENGLISH SHIPS.
LONDON, Jan. 3.-The Telegraph an
nounces upon authority that the de.
mands made upon Prussia by the Brit
i>h Cabinet, relating to the seizure and
sinking Of English ships in the Seine,
A NEW YEARS SPEECH FROM KING wILLIAA.
VERSAILLES, Jan. l, via London, 3D.
King William gave New Years reception
events which preceded the celebration OF
such day in such place, were due TO the
heroism and perseverance, of the officer and
the bravery OF the soldiers of the German
army. "Uur goal he said, " is still. how.
ever, unattained. Important tasks remain
before we achieve lasting peace, and 1t
would be censurable to make any peace
which involves the continuance fthe duties
which brought US here"
ANOTHER soRTIE URGED FROM PARIS. !,
BORDEAUX, Jan. 3.-Paris advices Of the
Goth say the Parsians unite in urging Gen.
Trochu to make q sortie with an enormous
force, which can readily be spared.
AFFAIRS IN PARIS VIA BORDEAUX.
BORDEAUX, Jan. 3.-Paris advices say the
weather is moderating, and the artillery for
the defence Of the city is now so numerous
and well-manDed that the enemy will be
unable to make any serious impression
upon the Notifications.
1t appears that Gen. Won Moltke, after
the battle at Port Noyelles, between Faids-
herbe and Manteutfel, sept q message to
Gen. Trochu that the French army of the
North had been annihilated. Gen. Trochu
paid no attention to the statement.
FOREIGN MISCELLANY BY CABLE.
Troops are concentrating in the southern
part Of Russia.
Mr.. Gladstone's constituents request him
to resign, his policy having impoverished
them.
The French Government at Bordeaux de-
signates Jules Favre to represent it in the
European Congress.
Empress Eugene on New Years day re-
ceived Persigny, Marquis Lavallette, Rou-
her, and other distinguished 1mperiaItsts.
Prince Louis telegraphs that two Hessian
regiments whipped a superior force of
French southeast Of Orleans Saturday.
Marquis Harrington, the new Secretary Of
Ireland, is likely to be popular, having
promised the people education.
The bank of France takes the balance Of
the Spanish loan.
A multitude of people attended the fuue.
raj of Gen. Prim.
Thorbecke, Minister Of the Interior !;
Gueriche, of Foreign Affairs; Jollcs, OF
Justice; Van Dose, Of Colonies; Bluhse,
Of Finance Boons, Of War, and Broiv, of
Marine, constitute the new Cabinet of Hol-
land.
According to Sir John Pakipgton, In q
speech made Monday, the Tory programme
for the next session Of Parliament includes
large additional appropriations for the army
and navy.