Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1871-02-09

she be undisturbed in the occupation of
the West.
Tho peace negotiations have created
great CONSERVATION among the Imperi-
alists, who had hoped to treat directly
with Bismarck. Desperate efforts are
now being made by them to enter into
negotiations with the Prussian Govern
ment.
/ There was a terrible collision in
the tunnel, Thursday, between two
trains, one carrying German recruits for
guards and the other French prisoners.
Many prisoners were killed and a large
number injured. The collision was &C
cidental.
Many thousands of Bourbaki's army
have died from starvation. There were
$4,000 prisoners taken, including 100
officers, two being Generals. Ten can
non, seven maitrailleuses, and two
eagles were also taken. Only 5000 men
of the army of Bourbaki escaped in the
direction of Lyons. Msnteuffel is in
pursuit. -t.tt.
- The Prussians commenced to pro-
vide for the restoration of the railways
and the provisioning of the capital the
moment the armistice was concluded,
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such q wretched condition that it is as
yet impossible. Paris, consequently,
suffers for the want of food, being still
supplied from the rations of the Ger
ans 4Lt trf . -. ..-- a.
assisting in the War Department in Bor-
ldeaux, says there is an immense reac-
ton in official circles and among the
populace against the Provisional Gov
ernmentA and that ten millions of peo-
pie would vote for the restoration of the
Empire tomorrow France will refuse
to continue the war, The Mobiles ar
irving at Bordeaux shout " Vive LEns-
pereurl" -rsL rt y-er-.1 Lilsa5 T.
The Government at Bordeaux has
issued q decree ordering the elections
for the National Assemblydtodbe heldon
the 9Th inst. 1t ~disqualiies for election
to- the Assembly members of families
reigning over France. since 1889 all
persons who have acted as imperial Off
Gals or candidates in past elections, or
held office as Ministers, Senators, or
Councillors of State under the Empire,
andsP Projects who have, accepted Office
between the I'd Of December, 1851, and
the 4th of September, 1870. Wyy~4r
I'm his last interview with Bismarck,
NJ Favre showed great feeling. His spirit
is much broken down. During the con-
v~ersation, particularly on the Subject Of
food for Paris, NJ. Faxfe was greatly
and frequently burst into tears.
Bismarck expressed doubts as. to
and his associates at Bor-
deautx, who was comparatively exempt
from the horrors of war, and thought
prePablySthey would refuse to yield their
power. ayr replied that the powers of
were only delegated him by
sense, and that his (FaYre's( authority
was not that of Paris alone, but of the
country. lie did not believe that
Gambetta would claim power to act in
opposition to the GOVERNMENT at Paris.
If he did, his removal wouldotake place
Immediately. Favre stated that Gen.
Trochu was IN an intolerable state of
sorrow and distress, adding, "Tai trem-
bic pour sa VIE --, sEr,-
E0ETDTE WashingtOn. $500 ovaf
Maj. @. G. Megrue, of Cincinnati,
has left Washington forP San Domingo,
an official bearer of dispatches from
this Government to the San Domingo
Commission. Business of a private ma
ture, will also occupy his attention while
he is absent.
e. @. HrHa no r."F-.HunIN1 -G-l
The Worlds Washington correspon-
telegraphs: " 1t is understood i'm
Washington that a thorough reorganiza-
ton of the Presidents Cabinet will be
made onFMarch 4. Senator Morton viii
be Secretary of State. Gov. Morgan will
probably have a, seat, All the present
members, except Delano, will retire"
The Worlds special says The
nominatioEof Cramer as Minister to
was not confirmed by the Sem
yesterday. Summer objected, saying
that the Committee on Foreign Rela-
tions have been several months inquir-
into this nomination, and all they
could find was that this nominee was a
brothersin.law of the President, and
wholly unfit for the position"
There is some talk of the President
the bill repeating the test oath.
He is advised to do.sojby suchcmen as
in the House, and Morton, in
the Senate; on the ground that the time
has not yet arrived when it is safe for
the Government to restore ex-rebels to
their political rights. 1t is stated hat
the bill passed the Senate through a
misunderstanding, and that-if it had to
go before that body again it would be
defeated. Should the President veto
the bill til will fail as it~cannot com.
mand two thirds in either honse.P 2@AI
A HORRIBLE MURDER.-A dreadful
was committed in the town of
Wayland, Allegan- county, Michigan, on
goth ult. A man named Joseph
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