The New York herald., 1871-01-19
lhE EUROPEAN CONGRESS.
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Herald Special Report from
Paris.
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Earl Granyille'S Circular Of Invitation De-
bated by the French Government,
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Count Bismarck's Delay in Forward
ing the Paper.
N. Jules Favre's Difficulties of Getting
Out and Of Travel.
United States Minister Wash
burne's Aid to the Envoy.
The Parisians Hope for Republican RecOgni-
tion by Representation.
TELEGRAM TO THE new YOaG HERALD.

TELEGRAM TO THE new y0aE HERALD.
LONDON, Jan. Is, 1871.
have received the continuation and conclusion
Of the special communication OF the HERALD CORE
spoadent in Paris, which telegraphed by The cable
from this city yesterday, and which you have, no
doubt had TO hand In New York ana published in
the HERALD this morning. The writer speaks Of the
progress Of the siege OF tile city and OF the efforts
which are being, or have been, made to secure a
peace between Prussia and France by means OF
Great Powers Conference In London.
He dates in the French capital the 18th instant.
On the subject OF the London Congress or Confer
ence the HERALD writer says:-The members OF the
Government OF National Defence held two meetings
in Paris yesterday 2th instantly for the purpose Of
debating the question Of the London Conference
generally and specially for consideration Of the
invitation which had been forwarded to them re-
questing them to commission a plenlpotentary or
delegate t6 that assemblage.
EARL GRAEvILLE's CIRCULAR.
This latter point came up for decisive action after
the reading Of the letter despatch OF the Right Hon.
Affairs OF England, in which the invitation was
formally conveyed.
FRENCH REPLY.
From the record Of the minutes OF the French gov
ernment proceedings it appears that the reply for
warded TO London set forth the following state
ment:-Earl Granvle's letter to M. Favre was dated
in London on the Goth OF December, 1870. Havingto
lines IT was forwarded to the French government by
the Premier. Count Bismarck on the 10th OF Janu-
ary, 1871, only, and even then unaccompanied by
any "pass or paper which would permit or enable
NJ. Fayre to journey through the German sentinel
posts get by the Prussan camp IN his route to a
place Of embarkation for England.
Therefore 1t was impossible for M. Favre TO reach
London In season, or at any fixed time, to attend
the Conference.
Also, In consequence OF the French soldiers hav-
Ing fired on the German po,tementoire, or bearer
of their nag Of truce nags Of truce have been for
bidden. and have not been used either by the Prus.
SLAMS or French for some time past.
BISMARCK TONES DOWN.
The HERALD correspondent goes on to say:-Count
Bismarck received the explanations OF the French
above, yesterday, January IL.
The Prussian Premier informed NJ. Jules Tavre,
through the friendly agency Of United States Minis
ter Washb%ssne, yesterday, that communication
between them on the subject OF the Conference by
means Of flags Of truce was re-established.
REPUBLICAN HOPE OF RECOGNITION.
NJ. Favre will consequently leave Paris-as l am
assured to-day-for London as soon as he receives
the Prussian safe conduct ''pass," and when the
condition of affairs inside OF Paris permits.
The general feeling and opinion OF the citizens OF
Paris are IN favor OF Favre's going to London to
attend the Congress, as 1t Is hoped by the beseged
yet devoted sufferers that his reception by the other
plenipotentlaries, and his presence and parlcipa-
ton in the proceedings OF the Conference Will be
tantamount to and insure recognition OF the gov
ernment OF the French republic.
A Meeting of the enipotentiaries Regarded
as Certain-An Immediate Adjournment
Probable.
LONDON, Jan. II, 1871.
Dating my despatch In the forenoon have to re-.
port to the HERALD that the meeting Of the Euro
ton In this city to-day-the period named in the
second arrangement-is regarded as certain in the
highest political circles.
An almost Immediate adjournment OF the men,
bers in order to await the arrival Of the French en-
voy, M. Jules Favre is probable.
Prussia Programmes the Points.
LONDON, Jan. II, 1871.
/ have received telegram from Berlin on the
subject of the London Congress, which assures me
that the programme Of the Conference has been de.
fnitely arranged.
The Presidency Of the Asseulbln2e.
LONDON, Jan. Up. NJ.
Earl Granville will preside at the sttings OF the
Conference, which are to be held at the Foreign
once.
Hope Of a Continued Session.
LONDON, Jan. 17-P. NJ.
The rumors which have been circulating 10 the
effect that the Conference Will adjourn after the
formal opening nave received no confirmation.
JOURNALISTIC asSCoHIaE.
A Cincinnati Editor Observation-Disclosures
scenes in the Sanctuln.
CIScISSArI, Jan. ls, 1870.
question OF veraciy raised to-day Mr.
Murat Halsead, OF the Commercial, and Mr.. Thomas L.
Lavender, in the ONCE Of the former Lavender charging
Hastead with lying, when Hals.ead struck him pow
erully on the head with his fist bringing Lavender
the foor, Hasead following the advantage he had
gained until hrs opponent was yanqushed and said he had
on %hh oan ncs
based concerning which Lavender felt aggrieved
sequently TO the collision out by La
vender, charging tiasead with assault aud battery The
| Will come before the court tomorrow.