Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-02-16
FOREIGN.

FOREIGN.
1t is stated that about 10000 prisoners
were taken at Paris, with 1 500 cannon and
400 field pieces and mitrailleuses. The
| gunboats on the Seine and the rolling
stock of the railways were also appropri-
ated by the Germans.
A London dispatch of the 4th says it
had been ascertained that the Times state
ment of the conditions of peace, as regards
the cession of Lorraine and Pondicherry,
and the transfer of twenty ships of war TO
| Germany are incorrect. The truth is that
the Germans are, under the proposed terms,
to keep Alsace and the Fortress of Metz.
Several trains loaded with provisions
entered Paris on the 4th. 1t was reported
at Brussels, on the Sd, that an attempt had
been made, at Paris, to assassinate Trochu
The Generals orderly was killed, but he
himself, was not injured.
The Enperor William, of Germany, in
reply to a congratulatory address from
the Diet, says, while there is now hope
for the re-establishment of peace, "yet it
is not impossible that the war will con-
tinue, and further great sacrifices be neces-
sary by the German people"
A Paris telegram of the 9th says in
tense suffering prevailed in the city and
hundreds were dying daily of starvation /;
the food received being wholly made
quate.
Advices from Versailles on the 4th say
that the scheme for the restoration of the
Empire was developing great strength in
unexpected high quarters.
The latest advices received in New
York city on the 7th indicate that the
| troubles between Paris and the Bordeaux
governments grew more and more alarm
ing, and that Gambetta's followers were
determined not to accept Bismark's terms
without more fighting. 1t was believed
that Germany will give France govern
ment, and that it will be Napoleon.
A long conference took place at the
Prussian Embassy in London, on the 7th
between Eugene and Count Bernstein.
The resignation of Gambetta, it was be-
lieved, indicated the abandonment of all
hopes of a Republic, and makes the restor
alton of the Empire certain.
Berlin dispatches of the 7th show new
levies for the army in all parts of the En-
pire. The bombardment of Belfort was
still goingon
A London dispatch of the 9th says
Thiers is elected to the Assembly by an
overwhelming majority. His success ex-
ceeds all expectations. 1t wassreported
that the armistice had been extended, and
that King William and Bismark felt as
sured that the war was over; that prepara-
tions for the continuation of the campaign
were merely to show the French what
they might expect if they should refuse the
terms offered.
The English members Of the joint COM
mission on the Alabama and Fishery ques-
tions are Earl DeGrey, Mr.. Thornton, Sir
John A Macdonald. and Sir John Rose.
Fifty cars with provisions entered Paris
on the Sd, with the inscription, London's
gift to Paris"
The Eastern Conference met again on
the 7th. Representatives were in attend
ance from all the consignatory Powers ex-
| CtpI IdnCe. = poh lto auyOuAhhIShe, oS-
surances were given out that pacific So
luton of the Eastern question had been
attained.
A Versailles dispatch of the 10th says
election returns from eleven departments
give maiorities to Orleanist and Cleri-
cal candidates, but to very few Republi-
cans. A Paris telegram of the 9th says
the Orleans interest was believed to be
strong throughout the country.
The London Times of the 10th remarks
on the portion of the recent royal speech
announcing the reference of the American
questions to the joint high commission. 1t
says: Although the Alabama question is
secondary to that of fisheries as subject
for consideration by the commission, yet
there is no doubt as to which question
will mainly engage attention.S But it is er-
roneous to suppose that it is the purpose
of the commission to find ground for Eng
land to abandon her position or concede
her liability on the Alabama question"
DOMESTIC.
Gold closed in New York on the nth al
1111s.
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