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H| The Greoi’gia ^pK idd Journal & UIO! <gp5RTAST WAR NKWd, . cC iber 21.—A letter from Bis- L j ith, says: The next phase .'1 bo the investment, and in time, ■‘ t [j 9 occupation, of Paris—then in power will certainly not desire ,- ' ‘ r w hen the solo requirement l ^ ;, -i'iito guarantee that the peace of [pyj 4 ggin be disturbed. Bismarck r" - the statements of the newspapers ’ A >U'l tr offl*nce- When gentlemen of the wt him, he gives them civil an- ■ imaginations do the rest. *ptemt> er 21.—The city of Florence 'jitb dag® over the expeoted news of of Borne. ue marvelously active around op earthworks. moiDg large bodies of troops into PRr ’• J r slV 3 the revolution at Paris is re- :- Republican—that at Lyons, where Til is adopted, as social. ^ptember 21.—The repulse of the Orleans is confirmed. for the defence of Paris have i operations. American, now in Paris has Ripley, y* service to the committee of de- \'KCQ £j»e 'I batteries have been constructed to S entrances to French rivers, number of troops and volunteers is ° Lisle. It is expected these and the the Eastern Department will soon I V . JiTrWIOn. ?ct, September 21.—The city of Borne I by the Italian troops. There was a fact which is altogether attrib- " t v e tenderness of the Pope, who for- ’ resistance. The Romans received the s’viih great enthusiasm. September 21.—The Paris papers tthe joint incomes of the Emperor at F^jred million francs. The English jour- IV stated at the Prussian implacability. Lr - fJ says Prussia can afford to be gene- September 21.—The members of the have been visited by the foreign i who havo arrived from Paris. Comtitntionel says Thiers is perfectly jvith England, and now goes to Vienna [jL- Austrian cooperation. * j September 21.—Evening.—A sharp •,11a taken place between Villenuve and , near Paris. The French force con- iree divisions, commanded by Gen. supported by strong redoubts. The k wre nevertheless defeated. September21.—Six French iron- ktnd two corvettes—a part of the French ;fl«t yesterday afternoon were passing L'EStlt, going Northward. September 21.—The Emperor of ilia expected hero soon. i, September 21.—It seems that OIo- ins traded to recognize the French i when England did, but acted without l for England's recognition. September 21.—The Papal organ iht* the following will be the Italian cabi- ■ jader the new regime: I jiuma, President and Minister of Foreign Carrots, Minister of the Interior; LmU, Minister of Finance; Fahrisi, Min us of War; Porta, Pnblio Works; Firrari, llfcution; Marcini, Grace and Justice; Mnssi, lijrirolture and Commerce; Garibaldi, Ma ilmen, September 21.—The Bavarian min ify Us the following: Ho Strasbourg garrison made a sortie yes- bnt were driven back with heavy loss. There was a battle between Villennve and | tonnge, near Paris, on tho 10 th. The sec* tdBmrun corp, supported by the Prussians, sained the French attack. The Bavarians [ttoiteven cannon and over one thousand pris- Tho French were driven into their en- [tachmente. The Times, of to-day, ridicules the protest i Bishop Cox against the proposal made for a |.fusion of the Bible, and says Cox’s arguments oppose any revision whatever. Toclon, September 21.—Transports landed tire, to-day, six thousand Zouaves and twenty thousand Chas sears-a-Che val. HiBsmLES, September 21.—The Municipal Council have voted a war loan of 10,000,000 toes. Hxuxa, Sept. 21.—The schooner Guanahany ton Nassau, with arms and munition, was cap- tad at Cayo. Bosuxo, September 2L—The schooner Mar- pret, in ballast from Nassau, with five pa9sen- jox was captured at Cayo Cruz. Emit, September 21.—Toni was again un- *oea»fally attacked. General reports are coming in of the Prus- stns investing Paris, and being defeated on the {bins of Meadon and Sevnes with heavy loss. Totnn, September 21.—The Government has ordered troops from all points of the country l« converge Parisward It is rmnorod that the Prussians have entered Orleans. CiLsron, September 21.—The Prussians have completely evacuated Haut Plini. ■ The French conscription has been resumed. HI quiot at Mahlhahsen. Should the Prussians return the population is prepared to resist Tille Albany, September 21.—The Italian hoops entered Borne through Porta Ria, firing on the mercenaries as they advanoed. At last the Pope ordered a white flag to be hoisted and hostilities ceased. Tho national forces then quietly occupied the city. London, September 21.—The German forces have occupied Neman. It is said General Werder threatens to entirely destroy the city of Stras bourg if it does not surrender. A dispatch from Mundelsheia states that on Tuesday, surnette, No. S3, before the walls of Strasbourg, was taken by Landweher, notwith standing a galling rifle fire. The Free Masons in the German and French armies have given earnest evidenoe of their brotherhood and humanity daring the war. The city of Paris is entirely ahut in and all svenues of communication are cut off, exoapt by way of Berlin. An official dispatch, received there from the Prussian headquarters before Paris, reports that a redoubt, with seven guns, was captured by the German troops. Another dispatch, from the King to the Queen, dated Tuesday, says: The Frenoh have abandoned their position near Feirre, north of Fort 8t. Denis, at the same time, the Prusso- Bavarian troops, after crossing the Seine near Villenuve, attacked three divisions under command of Viney, on the heights of Soeaux, end captured seven guns and many men. Frits directed the movement. Midbid, September 21.—The Spanish towns ou the Mediterranean coast are siffering from vomito. The disease has not yet appeared here. Havana, September 21.—A number of pris oners arrived here this morning from Monson- v ‘lle. Among them are persons belonging to the families of Figuredo, Varelo, Odsardo, Ocha and Delfln. London, September 21.—The professional profile of politicians have matured a plan in r 6gard to the new German Confederation, to be culed Nor-Deuoh-bund. Herr Delbruok will be President . Lm £gMri» Jp-iy; go Gsfitj A council has been called at headquarters end Baden end Wortemburg. The Government is busily conferring in re gard to the political future. Herr Lascar, a national Liberal deputy, is going to stump the North German States. It is proposed that Frankfort shall be declared at the same time neutral and capital of the new Confederation. Thus, it will hold towards the new Confederation the same position that Wash ington and tho District of Columbia do- to the United States. This is the first direct step to wards what has long been dreame d of by German patriots—not merely German union, but a Ger man union of allied Republics. London, Soptembcr 21.—The Frussian King reports to the Queen that the investment of Paris is now complete. The French advance on the north side of Paris was repulsed with the loss of seven guns and twenty-five hundred prisoners. Prussian defeats are obscurely reported at Athie and Mons. The private Secretary of Etienne Arago, for merly Mayor of Paris, has been arrested as a spy. The Standard, of this morning, says peace negotiations are progressing hopefully at Meaux. The general prinoiplse of a treaty are already arranged by Bismarck and Favre. De tails are now under consideration. Another London journal says the only point discussed thus far, is who can ratify on the Frenoh side? Florence, September 22.—A contingent of each division of the Italian army occupied Rome. The remainder camped outside the walls. The Papal troop3 laid down their arms and defiled before the Italian soldiers, who cheered lustily for Victor Emanuel. The Papal Legions have gone to Civita Veochia, to await arrange ments to transfer them to their respective houses. The Italian loss before the walls of Rome was trifling. The Diplomatic Corps at the Vatican an nounces entire satisfaction with the precautions to preserve order. The people of all Htay are enthusiastic over Italian unity. The large citieB are oovered with bunting, and fireworks and illumination attest the general joy. London, September 22. — The bank state ment is very favorable. The accumulation of bullion in the post six day is greater than it has been for the same time within two years. Communication between London and Paris is reopened. Dispatches from Berlin state that a Constitu tion is now being prepared to assure German Unity. Herr Delbruck is preparing the formalities for proclaiming Frederick Emperor of Ger many. Toons, Sept. 22.—There is a strong move ment on the part of the clergy of France, fa voring national defence. Railway and postal service extremely irregular. London, Sept. 22.—Specie in the Bank of England has increased 22,000 pounds sterling. It is generally believed here that the Prus sians are negotiating with France solely for the sake of delay, so as to secure possession of Paris. During the investment of the city, the fol lowing important engagements have occurred: On Saturday, 17th, a Prussian brigade routed several batalions of French north of the Bre- vannes forest; next day a sharp skirmish oc curred near Vitrey; on Monday the French were driven from their entrenchments at Be tray, losing seven guns; near Versailles, a body of two thousand Mobiles were captured by a number of Prussians whose protection had been solicited by the inhabitants. New York, September 22.—Agents of the Bremen Lino, yesterday afternoon, received a cable telegram from Bremen, directing the ves sels Hermann and Frankfort to get ready for sea without delay. It is expeoted at Bremen that they will sail on Saturday next. London, September 22.—The new iron-clad turret ship, Hotspur, has just concluded atrial trip at Davenport The interest felt in her suc cess has sensibly grown since the loss of the captain. The result is pronounced entirely sat isfactory. The Hotspur carried a 23 ton gun, which was handled readily. Liverpool, September 22.—Several cargoes of cotton and other goods recently arrived here from Havre, shipped to prevent them from falling into the hands of the Prussians. London, September 22.—Before the adjourn ment of the British Association for the advance ment of science, Mr. Sawston, Secretary of the Liverpool Marine Board, read a paper proving the yacht Cambria to have adhered to the “Great Circle” sailing, and to have been superbly nav igated. London, Sept. 22.—Tho Gorman Official Ga zette, a new journal published at Haygereau, in Bas Rhin, Alsace, refers in its first number to tho proposed incorporation of Alsace and Lorraine into Germany, and says Alsace ft id Lorraine are already Teutonic in politics, man ners, language and ideas. They will only be too happy to separalo from infidel and social istic France. Tours, Sept. 22.—The Prussians have cut the Orleans Railroad, and now occupy several points along the line. The cars run only to Blots. The Prussians menace Orleans. The Arab troop3 have been sent back from Marseilles to suppress a general revolt in Alge- as well as in the national armories, has been vastly increased. Letters from Metz, picked np at Teuctrange, reiterate the insurances that the place is well provisioned, and the morale of the garrison ex cellent Count Do La Gaerroniere, while returning from Constantinople, was arrested at Marseilles; bnt immediately released by order of the gov ernment It is rumored that Lyons will be made the temporary capital of France. The Provisional Government has determined to repress the excesses of the Bed Republicans. Elsinore, Sept 22.—A French squadron, oon sisting of one armed battery and four steam corvettes, passed here to-day. Other French vessels of war are signaled at Sprague. Florence, Sept 22.—A plebiscitum is to be taken in Italy, to decide whether Rome shall be the capital of the kingdom. New Orleans, September 22.—Deaths from yellow fever, to-day, 9 natives of Italy, 4 of France, 2 of Germany and 1 of Virginia. London, Sept 23.—The official organ at Ber lin contains two notes from Bismarck to the ambassadors of neutral powers at the court of the North German Confederation. First, a note dated September 13th urges better and more material guarantees against any new at tacks from France, and especially upon the South German States. Hence, the necessity for tho possession of those fortresses which are a perpetual menace. Second, a note in which Bismarck disavows any intention of intervention for the reorgani zation of Franca; but the cession of Strasbourg and Metz will alone give a material guarantee. While France retains these places it will be a mere truce—leaving France to choose her own time for the renewal of hostilities. Germany only asks a passive strength to resist such at tacks. London, September 23.—The Paris mails are spasmodic. General Chezret has been recalled as en couraging dissatisfaction and disorder among the people. Great numbers of French prisoners who es caped while en route to Germany, have reached Lyons, and many more have reached Toul. Balloons successfully watch the movements of the Prussians from Paris. Another balloon from Metz fell into proper hands and brought a hundred and thirty-seven letters. The garrison and citizens of Metz are eating horses. Breadstuff's are plenty. General Garibaldi is still a prisoner at Caprera. Italian vessels are erasing around the island to prevent his escape to France. Berlin, September 23.—Bismarok and Jules The Prussians are withdrawing their forces from other points to concentrate around Paris. Their cavalry are incessantly in motion, patrol ling the oonntry for miles around the capitoL The object is to prevent communication. Paris will surely hold out and proceed with the elections. A corps of Spanish Guerillas is forming at Toulanis, to assist in the defenoe of France. Gambelta has sent the new Prefect to take charge of the Rhine. The zeoently appointed Prefect of Bas-Rhine, M. Valentine, succeeded in entering Strasbourg. Tho Prussians entered Fontainblew to make a requisition of 160,000 francs. The Prussians are marching on Tours, and a detachment is moving on Orleans; Bambootllet September 23.—'The enemy have disappeared from Dourhan. London, September 23.—Telegrams posted in the news rooms say that Strasbourg Theatre, with 200 refugees, mostly women, was bored by shells. Not confirmed. The inhabitants of Sevres sent a deputation to demand protection of the appraching Prus sians. Partly from the Reds and partly from Imperial functionaries. A panic occurred at Beaurais upon the approach of the Prussians. Havana, September 23.—Capt, Nito, with 60 soldiers, attacked the insurgents in Escondeto and killed fire, including Carlos Boelff. Sev eral skirmishes havo occurred near Santa Spiri to and Santa Cruz, without important result. Not Yore, September 23.—The Tribune's special dated Paris, September 22, says the at tack on'the Government continues, more bitter than ever now. We are shut np. Trochn’s forces sent to the front having failed to check the enemy, falls baok upon the original idea of defending Paris by itself. Madrid, September 23.—Intense excitement prevails along the Mediterranean Sea regarding vomito. It is spreading in all directions. A thousand cases are reported inBarcelona alone^ four hundred fatal. Seventy thousand people have fled from the city to avoid the pestilence. The disease was brought from Cuba in the steamer Maria Pia. Florence, September 23.—Rome-is com pletely occupied. The Pope is allowed to retain a guard of bis own troops, but restricted to those of Italian birth. The rest of his army has been dismissed. It is thought the plebescitum will occur on Sunday. Prisoners captured by the Italians upon occupying Rome, numbered 9300, of whom 4500 are foreigners. New Yore, Sept. 24.—A special to the even ing telegram of last night says that there was firing near Paris at 10 o’clock to-day. Rifle and cannon firing were heard on the streets of Paris this morning. On the 21st it Favre were closeted all day Thursday. Bis- 1 was distinctly observed from the heights that a morck insists upon a convention of the Con-1 conflict was going on in tho oity, but nothing slituent Assembly to ratify the treaty. Favre conceded indemnity for the cost of the war the surrender of part of the French fleet and the dismantling of Strasbourg and Metz, and possibly other fortifications. London, September 23.—The Prussians are preparing to move on Orleans. Florence, September 23.—The Italian Gen eral, Cadarna has sent troops to proteot the Pope. Madrid, September 23.—The vomito is spread ing rapidly in the sea coast towns of the Medi terranean. London, September 23.—Tho following is a was learned regarding the details or the parties engaged. Later intelligence says that a revolution is threatened by the Red Republicans, who are farions against the present leaders. The Hotel de Ville will probably be seized. Resistance to the revolution will probably be impossible. Tours has been captured by storm. The town is badly damaged. Berlin, September 25.—The Prussians cap tured Toni at sunset yesterday (Friday) even ing. Tours, September 23—midnight—No Paris news to-day. The scare at Orleans was cause- summary of the military position and move- les3—only a Bmall body of Uhlans at Pethiviers, VI i 1 .1 J AV.n a 1 A1 II - it- A /\_1- TT ments: The French have abandoned the foxti fications at Vincennes. Tho Prussian guns at Sceaux command the Southern parts of Paris. The Prussians avoid St. Dennis. The railroad is finished around the French fortifica tions. The bombardment of Toul continues furious ly. Sallies fromThionville continue harrassing the Prussians seriously. Arrangements have been made at Lille to in undate the entire surrounding country. This plan will be adopted should the Prussians ap- Pr Lo°NDON, September 23.—Evening.—A Ber lin telegram (to be received with caution) has the following startling intelligence: Russia is in motion to seize the Black Sea, and probably Dardanelles. A war between the Czar and the Sultan of Turkey is imminent. London, September 23.—Lunette at Strasbourg, has become the object of a terrible fire. The Prussians have lost many, including their commander, Qoilzan. The Times says neither the Democratic nor Republican party is sacrificing the German vote through sympathy for the Frenoh Republic. London, September 23—Notwithstanding the blockade, forty-four ships have entered Swine- mund since the second Of September. Count de Palakao, with the Emperor, Prin cess Mathilda and Count Benedetti are at Brus sels. The bronze statuary in Paris has been melted to make cannon. New York, September 22.—The Telegram’s special from London says German military au thorities demand Alsace, Lorraine, Metz, Toul and Vardan for Prussia; French Flanders for Belguim; Savoy for Switzerland and Nice and Corsica for Italy. They will not submit in any way to interference on the part of neutrals. Brussels, September 21.—Tho British Di plomat arrived here yesterday, en route for Frussian headquarters ou an important peace mission. Touas, September 22.—Nothing definite from Paris to-day. There is great activity among the troops here. Many are leaving here hastily. Hundreds have arrived from Blois, who left from fear that the Prussians would soon enter. The railroad ser vice is still irrigular. Mundelshiem, September 22.—The seige of Strasburg is vigorously pushed. Lunette, No. 52, was captured to-day by the Prussians with a trifling loss. Five guns were t.v«n i n the recent capture of Lunette, No. 53. London, September 22.—Telegrams in some of the London journals assert that the Prus sians, having been repulsed in their last assault on Toul, have abandoned the siege and are marching to join the army around Paris. A dispatch from Bombay reports that the German Corvette, Medusa, and the French Corvette, Duplex, have made arrangements for a naval duel, to oome off in Japanese waters at an early day. It is announced, on dubious authority, that Emperor Napoleon intends to issus a manifesto, and that the. French Senate is to meet at Lim- ogee. Tours, September .—The Prussian cavalry entered Menatos-Sur-Seins, and made a recon- noisanoe, and subsequently rejoined their corps, which was advancing in that direction. The fighting near Paris continues with varying re sults. No important engagement has yet taken place. The report that the Prussians had oc cupied Orleans is not confirmed. The manufacture of arms by private parties, Daring tho session of the British Scientific Association, Major Saunders printed a paper on the physical geography of American emi gration and the increase of cotton production. The paper is highly appreciated, especially its recommendation to establish branches of the Supply Association in the Southern States. Tho newspapers also strongly approve this scheme. Reports from Paris via Berlin, state that all discipline is vanishing from Paris. The sol diers are mutinous and in some cases have ahot their officers. Manchester, September 23.—The Examiner says General Ulrich is inclined to surrender, but the soldiers and citizens of Strasbourg strongly opposed the surrender. The Germans have captured Lunette, 52 and 53 with mortars. Tours, September 23.—“La France,’’ claim ing to write from unerring authority, gives the following as the Prussian plan: The advance Parisward was regulated to bring several corps before Paris on the 14th of September; then Paris was to be turned on the South, cutting communication with Tours. From Versailles, as the Prussian headquarters, were to harass Paris until it surrendered. Metz, Strasbourg and Toul hold out, and at present it will at least bo a fortnight’s task. Meanwhile the Prussians will detach two oorps to Lyons, Havre and Cher bourg, and send flying columns throughout the countryforforage. Seventy five thousand cavalry for this-service are expected from Germany. A portion of the programme is already realized. The writer has been informed that Steinmetx is disgraced because of the heavy losses inflicted byBasaine. The Journal, of this oity, states that H. Hague, former Secretary of Finances, writes privately that shortly before the government was overthrown, he had receipts for a million of Chassepots and three hundred thousand other guns, whioh were never delivered. New Yore, September 23.—The Tribune spe cial from Paris on Tuesday evening, says egress from Paris is positively prohibited. The Prus sians refuse passes.to or from. Prussian advance Pickets are near Molinaizon, between St. Ger maine and Paris. No Frenoh troops are in sight All the French troops have retired be hind the Faria defences. Tbe country around is deserted and only Prussians occupy the sur rounding oountry. The Prussians hare pon toon ed the Seine below Bt Germaine, where the army of the Crown Prince is stationed. The Seine at Metz has become a mere blockade. Not Yore, September 23.—The Telegram has the following from Paris: Bappd abases England for refusing to participate in the nego tiations transferring Roma to Italy. Tours, September 23.—Effective measures have been taken for the protection of Orleans and Tours, U*»*•■> twenty-three miles north-east of Orleans. Upon the approach of the Uhlnns, hundreds flad from Pethiviers, and tho town being left defeaceless, the Uhlans made large requisitions upon it. Another result of the scare was the seedless destruction of a railroad to proteot Orleans. Three delegates from Lyons, arrived to consult the Ministers, hoped the troubles them would soon be settled. The Red flag is still flying, and will remain until we hear from the elec tions, October 2d. It is reported Biunarck has issued another circular to Ambassadors in refer ence to the war and the prospect* of peace, which is conceived in a much milder tone than heretofore. Rouen, September 22—evening.—Two small villages between Mezieres and Epemay have been burned by the Prussians who shelled the citizens when endeavoring to extinguish the flames. The Prussians have bombarded Nantest la Ville. Gen. Wimpfen in a recent letter says the Emperor surrendered at Sedan in a cowardly manner. Wimpfen proposed a movement whioh would have redeemed everything, but it was overruled at once. V Tours, September 24.—The Constitutional Bays ithey have positive knowledge of only forty; four persons killed behind the walls of Strasburg within the past month. , Yesterday fourteen Uhlans entered Etampes and demanded mouey. The Mayor refused un less a sufficient force appeared to enforce the demand. The Uhlans departed and have not returned. The Prussians are in force at Rethiviers. The Government authorities blamo the American Government for detention of the steamer Lafayette at Now York—claming that from oil ports of the United States Prussians were allowed to depart, Havana, September 24.—Louis Ayestaran, recently a Cuban representative at New York, was captured while attempting to retain. He was courtmartialed and shot this morning. Madrid, September 24.—A manifesto will ap pear to-morrow, signed by all the Republican members of the cortes, in favor Iberian union, Senator Oreag publishes a manifesto advis ing the formation of a lesion to aid France. He says the candidature of Hohenzollern, or any other person in Prussian interest is inadmiss- able. DeRodas announces the approaoh and sub mission of all classes of Cubans. The Spanish Government, when that occurs, will accord them the same privileges accorded Porto Rico. Cofenhaoen, September 24.—Twenty vessels of the French fleet have arrived in the Gulf of Lubree. Brussels, 'September 24.—Noon.—Bazaine offered to capitulate at Metz, on condition that he be allowed to retain his baggage and arms— stipulating not to take np arms again for three months. Tours, September 24.—The Ministry have issued a proclamation that France will rather bury herself under hei own rains than accept the insolent conditions of Germany. It ia reported that the Dnke D’ aumde will be a candidate for the Constituent Assembly. live Imperial yachts have been renamed Troohu, Jupiter, Turenne, Deaaix and Kleber. Florence, September 24.—The Roman pop* plaoe tore down the Escutcheons of Foreign Legations where combined with Papal arms. Cadorna has issued a proclamation denounc ing such actions as violations of international law, and threatening severe penalty. Viterha will vote on plebiscite on the second. London, September 24 — The Times has the following conversation between the King and Emperor at Bellevieu i King—“God has given our arms viotory in the war you have precipita ted.” Emperor—“War was not sought by me, but was imposed on me by public opinion.’ King—“Your Ministry are of that opinion. Your army, however, oertainly fought bravely.". Emperor—“But the Prussians bad discipline that mine baa recently lacked.” King—“Be fore and since GO, we studied carefully the ex perience and inventions of other nations.” Emperor—“You* artillery won everything. It ^ in the finest in the world.” King—“In the mat- g,(jo6. ter of artillery, portionlarly, we have utilized the experience of other nations.” Emperor—“Prinoe Frederick Charles deci ded the event of the last battle, his army car rying our last position.” King—“ Yon err. It.was my son who fought at 8edan.” Emperor—“Where, then, was Prinoe Fred erick Charles ?” King—“His army oorps was before Metz. Hare yon anything to propose ?” Emperor—“Nothing whatever; I am a priso ner.” King—“With whom, then, have I to treat?” Emperor—‘‘ With the Empress and the Gov ernment at Paris. I am powerless, and con make no terms, give no ordera.” King—Will Wilhelm shoe suit yon as a resi dence ?” Emperor—“ Yes.” The conversation continued a abort time, when the King, expressing condolenoe at the Emperor's misfortune, withdrew with every mark of respect. Tours. September 24.—The postal service is more irregular than ever. Railway service to Orleans has stopped without a cause. The dis organization is very general. The press uni versally condemns the want of discipline. General Camberel has been appointed to the command of the army of BonrgeB. Marseilles and Tottlons are preparing for vig orous defence. The rumors of new peace developments are confirmed. The Ministry to-day. publishes the following: Bismarck demands, as a prelimi nary condition, that all the fortresses of Alsace and Lorraine be delivered to the Prussians, as well as Fort Demont-Valerian at the walla of Paris. Paris is exasperated, and will rather bury herself beneath her ruins. To such insolent pretensions we can respond by resistance to the last extremity. France accepts tho struggle and counts upon her children. [Signed] Gremieux, Glaa, Bizou and Tawrichon. The Government has issued decrees that all municipal elections,, .as well those of the Constituent Assembly, be suspended and adjourned, and all municipal elections wnicn >iaau effected are annulled. Prefects will maintain the munioipaiitiB, o< >„ their inability to serve, shall appoint others. Brussels, Sept. 24.—Toul capitulated, and was not carried by storm, as first reported. The terms aooorded were Bimilar to those granted at Sedan The Provisional Government considered these conditions absolntely inadmisable and will immediately address a proclamation to the peo ple of the nation and ambassadors of foreign nations, exposing the situation, and indicating new measures for the national defence! in view of the hostile terns. One measure will be the indefinite postponement of the election for the constituent assembly. The Constitutional says it was erroneously stated yesterday, that the engagements around Paris were unfavorable to the Frenoh. The French had tho advantage in every one- of the battles. Tours, September 24.—The following news is official: In a proclamation to the Frenoh be fore the seige of Paris, Jnle Favre desired to see Bismarck, to know tho intention of the ene my- ... The following is the declaration of the ene my: Prussia wishes to continue the wor m or der to reduce France to a eeoond rate power. Prussia demands Alsace and Lorraine, as far as the Meuse, by right of conquest. Prussia, be fore consenting to an armistice demands the rendition of Straabourg, Toul and Montevollon. Mobile, September 84. —Cotton inactive and . Chari**ton, September 24 —Cotton quiet: mid- dBn £ 5 16 <U, l ? te ? wo#lpta 7«T«POrta coastwise 2215; stock 4S66. CUlvsrok, September 24—Cotton quiet: rood ordinary 14; sales ISO; net receipts 179; e tock 5878. Savannah, September 24.—Cotton in good de mand: middlings 16k’; sales 503; net receipts 8,000; exports coastwise 22; stock 11,761. Cincinnati, September 24—Flour duff. Com in good demand at fall prices. Whisky drooping at 87 to 88. Pork lower at 25 00. Bacon, doll and drooping; shoulders 14; dear sidee 17)4. Lord drooping at 14*015. New Orleans, September 84.— Cotton dull and lower; middlings 16Jf@17k; sales 1400; net reoeipta 551; coastwise 126; total 677; exports coastwise 2596 stock 17,892. Floor lower; superfine 4 80; double 5 50; treble 5 80 to 6 00. Com is firmer; mixed 80; whits 87.— Oats, Galena60to 62; St. Louis 62®63. Bran 105. Bran 1 05. Hay, Ohio 38 00. Pork unsettled; mess 26 60. Bacon, shoulders 15; dear rib aides 18; dear sides 19; ordinary hams 20 to 22; sugar cured bams 24 to 25. lord doll; tierce 17)4; keg 19)4@20. Sugar, prime 13. Molasses, plantation 20. Whisky doll at 90 to 102. Coffee, prime 17)4 @17)4- Sterling 24. New York Sight % premium. Gold 12*4- • Augusta, September 24. _ Cotton ia in fdr de mand but priees depressed; sales 410; receipts 570; middlings 15@15)4. London, September 24, evening.—Consols 92)4 Bonds 90)4. Iiivzhiool, September 84, evening—Cotton dull; uplands 9)4; Orleans 9)4; sales 8,000; speculation aud export 1,000 Com 29s. Pork 112b3(L Beef declining. CAMPSm * JMB ilMANUlAL AND COMMERCIAL Daily Review of the Market. OFFICE TELEGBAPH AND MESSENGEB, > September 24 -Evening, 1876. J Cotton- — Beceipte to-day, 464 bales; salee 402; shipped 479. The market is dull and lower. We quote mid dlings at the dose this evoning at 14)4@145»—the best calling for the latter figures. MAOON OOTTON STATEMENT. Stock on hand Sept. 1,1870—bales.. Beceipte to-day. 464 Beoeived previously 6,182—6,646 2,334 8,980 Shipped to-day. 1 479 Shipped previously 6,831—6,810 Stock on hand this evening. 8,170 EXCHANGE ON NOT TORE. J4@)46i«. ....' par. _ „ *TOHANON ON SAVANNAH. BtffPS par. Selling .....vJ4 prern. UNITED states CURRENCY—LOANS. Per month 1>4@2 per cent GOLD AND SILVER. Buying rates for Gold....;..;............ ,8110 Selling... 1 12 Baying rates for Silver ,v. 1 03 Selling... 1 06 The provision market is rather quiet owning, doubtless, to the low prioe of cotton. Prices are firm and unchanged, as follows r BACON—Clear Sides (smoked)....f Clear Bib Sidoa (smoked)... Shoulders Hams (sugar-cored')...- ... BULK MEATS—Clear Sides... Clear Bib Sides - ■ SbouldeiB................ . GRAIN AND HAY 1954 19 16 27)4 •sa 15)4 9 20 9 19)4 9 1«)4 9 80 9 19 918), @15)4 9 1 85 9 1 20 @ 1 45 9 1 75 9 80 9125 9 2 75 9 2 25 2 00 GENERAL. INTELLIGENCE. Rochester, N. Y., September 21.—The Dem ocratic State Convention met to-day. Wm. F. Odell was chosen permanent President, . j Thefollowing resolutions were adopted* /. ~ 1st. General indictment Against the Republi can party. , r ■ ’ 2d. Favoring free trade. . 3d. Reform in internal revenne matters. 4 th. Denouncing the Congressional naturaliza tion act. b ... .*ve«4 Hee-r < ;i 5th. Rejoicing at the, downfall .of .Imperial ism in France and the establishment of, t the Frenoh Republio; also, the re-establishment of German unity. } 0 iru IT Last T Gth. Sympathizing with the people of Ire land and Cuba, and all others struggling for lib erty. • . ..' . r«-. »r . . , . 7th. Calling for an extension of clemency to prisoners for violating the neutrality laws. 8th. Endorsing the Canal and Funding bills. 9th. Endorsing the administration of Gover nor Hoffman. Jho. T. Hoffman was unanimously re-nomi nated for Governor by acclamation. ,. «,v! Washington, September 23.—The govern ment has ordered the cases of forgery pending against Hon. R. R. Butler, of Tennessee, in the pension office, to be suspended until after the election in his district—he having been renomi nated for Congress. The cases have been or dered to be transferred from the Pension Bu reau to the Bureau of Justice. New York, September 23.—Five hundred OOBN—White 130 Yellow or Mixed....; 1X5 MEAL 1 35 GBITS.......... ...... 160 OATS..... 70 WHEAT—Per bushel..... 1 20 FIELD PEAS 2 60 HAY—Northern 2 00 Tenneaae Timothy Herds Grass 2 00 Tennessee 2 00 , BAGGING AND IRON TIES. Kentucky per yard 85 @ 87)4 Gunny per yard 85 9 37 Borneo per yard.. 88 @ 40 DoubleAnchorper yard.;.;.....;.*:-.. 88 9 40 . Bengal per yard.. 38 9 40 Eagle per yard ; 88 9 40 Arrow Ties per ton, per pound 6)4 Arrow Ties, retail, per pound. 7)49 8 Bogging Twine, per bale, per lb 25 Bagging Twine, retail.. V. 80 UPPMAN’S GREAT GERMAN TERS, an old German Tonic. BIT Chinese will be at work in a few days grading railroads in New Jersey. norncs «rad fi Boston, September 23.—A Drunken blind man’s pipe fired his bed. Himself and wife were burned to death. c: Washington, September 24.—The Secretary of State bas transmitted to the Secretary of the Treasury copies of dispatches from Mexico,' covering decrees of Juarez, opening a creek called Puerto Escondedo on the zeaooost of the southern part of Oaxaca, and a port colled Bar ra de Tecuanupan to the coasting trade, and annulling a decree of April 16th 1863, which opens to the coasting trade part of Ohaoahna on the Pacific coast. The Treasury has issued four million of the new thousand dollar notes, the first of the issne of from thirty to forty mrUiona of this .denom ination. New Yore, September 24.—The German steamer, Hermann, sailed at six this morning, but returned upon seeiDg a Frenoh gunboat anchored outside of Sandy Hook; The French man got under way, and is now watching off shore. The Hermann is anchored at Quaran tine. New Orleans, September 24.—Deaths from yellow fever for the day ending at 6 p. v. yes terday : Natives 10; of Italy 4 ; of Germany 4; of France 2; of New Jersey 1.' »■ UPPMAN’S GREAT GERMAN BIT TERS, the most delightful and effective in he world. UPPMAN’S GREAT GERMAN BIT TERS strengthens the debilitated. ^ UPPMAN’S GREAT GERMAN BIT TERS strengthens the consumptive. LIPPMAN’S GREAT. GERMAN BIT TERS Cures Kidney complaints. i®- LIPPMAN’S GREAT GERMAN BIT TERS Cures Female complaints. LIPPMAN’S GREAT GERMAN BIT TERS Cores “never well” people. «- UPPMAN’S -GREAT GERMAN - BIT- < TERS Will give an appetite. LIPPMAN’S GREAT GERMAN. BIT TERS Cures Liver Complaint. «- LIPPMAN’S GREAT GERMAN BIT TERS Gives Tone to Digestive Organs. «* LIPPMAN’S GREAT GERMAN ■ BIT- TERS Strikes at the root of disease. tS- LIPPMAN’S GREAT GERMAN BIT TERS Gives a good appetite. «ar- i UPPMAN’S GRE&P : GERMAN BIT TERS Gives energy. LIPPMAN’S GREAT GERMAN BIT TERS Caros Nervousness. <£V LIPPMAN’S GREAT GERMAN BIT TERS Purifies the Blood. ' For Sale by all Druggists and Grocers: .. ... . J. B. ROSS & SON, June26- dws Agents, Maoon, Ga. TO THE PLANTERS OF 6E0E6IA jZ 1. LAWTON ft LAWT01T, 'A Fourth Street, t > Maras, Go. TTAYTNG bnllt a large warehouse and made am- 11 pie arrangements for the accommodation of all onr customers, and having been most successful, both in the sales we have mode for the past two seasons and in the general satisfaction we have given our customers in handling Cotton, we earn estly appeal to onr friends who have not heretofore done so, to give ns atrial in the sole of their cropa, or at least to share their business with ns.] We have no oomplaints to urge against onr hon orable and high-mmded oompeera in tbe Factorage business—so from it, that we do not think any city can boast of better warehouse men, or a batter Cot ton market, all things considered, than Maoon. Bat we do ask that oar FRIENDS shall give us the ■mail commission incident to the tale of their crops. Wo will advance liberally on Cotton consigned to us. And will hold Cotton, when desired. We will furnish our customers with all plantation enppl ee, BAGGING, TIES, ETC.. Market*—'Evening Report. New Voile, September 94—Cotton heavy; salee plan da " 760; middling uplands 18. Floor, State and Western is in fair demand; su perfine 4 90.35 15. Bon them unchanged; common to fair extra 5 35 to 0 15; good to choice 6 20 to 800. Wheat firm; fair export and milling demand; winter red and amber western 1 S3 to 185)4; white Michi gan 14B. Com unchanged and in fair demand Beef steady. Pork duB and lower at 25 00, Lard un changed. Whisky dull at 89)4 to 90. Groceries dull bat steady. Turpentine unchanged. Boein weak. N a vale dull. Freights heavy. Money easy at 495. Sterling 9)499)4. Gold at 12K913. Governments closed dull ana lower; 62s 12)4. Southerns closed steady. Bank statement decrease one million three hun dred thousand. Specie decrease one million eight hundred thousand. Deposit decreased two millions four hundred thousand. Legal tender increased 800.000. Baltimore, September 84.—Flour, family, quiet and unchanged. Wheat firmer for Western. Com scarce. Por k28 50. Bacon active; shoulders 144*915 Whisky 91292. Cotton dull; middlings 18)4; tales 60: net re ceipt* 64; exports coastwise 100; etock 1496. Norfolk, September 24—Cotton dull; low mid dlings 16; sales 20; net reoeqrta 888; exports coast wise 567, stock 1202. Boston, September 24—Cotton doll; middlings ' sales 100; net receipts coastwise 635; stock sod give as prompt attention to him who sends us one bag as to him wno oulrusta oawiih cm* bnndred. Being the agents of tbe Fatapeoo Guano Com pony we will supply the beet character of fertilizers, and in every manner try to sustain the planter, a class of citizens whose avocation we have pursued for forty years, among whom we were bom and raised, and with whom we fully sympathize. We ore located ou FOURTH STREET, MAOON, GA.,'at the big red sign of LAWTON A LAWTON, eepti-d&wSm “GUANO.” THE LANIER HOUSE, AFTER having undergone a thorough renova tion, ia again Open foe the aooanmodation of tbe Traveling Pabilo. . . The table will be surpassed by none in the South. Free Omnibus to and from the Hotel. sep3-tf N. BINSWANGER, Proprietor. Offer their services u laretae & ComusQ Merclaiti T O THE PLANTERS and Merchant* of Middla and Southwestern Georgia, and invite their at- 80me of *he advantages possessed by thisdty over others as a Cotton Market. Oin^HAL??*- * 16 ~*?? nabl - e ?. b ^ n * I increasing competition for our Cotton, i furnish Plantation Supplies on tbe ] „ „ those of other cities of the State; , Onr Banking facUttiee will soon be wmaiderahly BUPeri0r ’ t ° Tbe opening of the Maoon and Augusta Railroad gives us another outlet to Charleston, South Caro lina, thus increasing - - We can furnish reasonable terms. With onr experience in handling Cotton, we be lieve we can please those who may favor ua with their patronage. Onr Warehouse hoe just been put in thorough repair, and we are now ready to weigh and sell or store your Cotton. We ore agents for the WINSHIP IMPROVED COTTON GIN, a sample of which con be seen at oar Warehouse. Call aud examine it. or send ua your orders. Every Gin warranted. Prioe, #4 00 per saw. . CAMPBELL A JONES. P. S. Mr. Bichard H. Hutchings and Capt. J. T. Ector wiil have charge of our Scalee and Warehouse Yard. Macon, Ga., Aug. 20,1870. aug21-diw-3m 2* Z -- HABDSIAN 4 SPARKS. TTTE deem it wholly unnecessary I W PLANTERS of Middle and Southwestern Georgia, that we are still engaged at onr Old Stand In the WAREHOUSE AND COMMISSION BUSI- BES3, where for so many years we have served you aa Factors and Commission Merchants. We have left no stone unturned to aid you in carrying on your farming interest, and in turn we now bespeak ‘ ’ " * extend- continuance of the very liberal patronage < ed ns in tbe past. Your cotton snail be weighed on - ~ ildan' - - the level, sold and accounted for on the tquart. By closely guarding your every interest, we in tend to ment your patronage. To our old friends of many years standing wo return our grateful acknowledgments; to new ones who may try us, we promise our best efforts— backed by the experience of many yean to serve them faithfully and well. Ordera for Supplies will meet with prompt atten tion. O. G. SPARKS, sag 14-d3mo T. HARDEMAN, J*. JONATHAN COLONS..... ............W, A. COLONS JONATHAN COlUNS & SON, CottoiiFactors&CDin] ssioi Merchaiits _ W i renew the tender of onr services to one many planting friends and cotton dealers, offering them unsurpassed facilities for the prompt and faithful execution of all business entrusted to our care, pledging promptness in all transactions. We make tbe sale of Cotton a speciality. Our senior having enjoyed this privilege for over forty yean and trust, by strict antegrity, that he has mer ited the confidence of onr patrons. We are fully prepared to make the usual advance on cotton in store, and shall endeavor to watch the market and aril when active demand. We have unusually exerted ourselves to render such accommodations to onr planting friends as to enable them to harvest their crop and trust they will be prompt in forwarding cotton to meet demands, and if upon maturity of papers the market should be low and depressed, will endeavor to extend tbe time of papers and await a favorable market upon cotton in store. JONATHAN COLLINS A SON, augl6-diw3m Cotton Factors. Ayers •s-Sg. ir*wO For restoring Gray Hair to its natural Vitality and Color. A dressing which is at once agreeable, healthy, and effectual for preserving the . hair- Faded or gray hair.is soon restored, to its original color iritis the gloss and . .. freshness of youth. . Thin hair is thick- ened, falling hair checked, and bald-'"j- ness often, though not always, cured by its use. Nothing can restore the' r f~ r hair where the follicles are destroyed, or the glands atrophied and decayed. But such as remain can he saved for usefulness by this application. Instead of fouling the hair with a pasty aedi*' njent, it will keep it clean, and vigorous Its occasional use will prevent the haic from taming gray or falling off", and consequently prevent baldness. Free : from those deleterious substances which make some preparations dangerous and injurious to the hair, the Vigor can. only benefit but not harm it. If wanted JMljj ftff|ll| HAIR DRESSING, nothing else can be found so desirable* Contaiuiug neither oil nor dye, it doei not soil white cambric, and yet lasts long ou the hair, giving it a rich glossy lustre aud a grateful perfume. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., .... .-i Practical and-Analytical CmcMlMff, ’ . I w ' 3LOWEL/L, MASS. >„ l.»hi .**:<•■- PRIOE $1.00. Sold bv L. W. HUNt A CO., U. Zeilin A OO •nd all the Dnugista in Maeon. Abo, all Druxrirta and Dealers in Medieine everywhere, jaeodawatw ^yHY i* it that to many children die undertk* t . age of five yean J That a large proportion of children die under that ace, bas lone been a rahfwt of remark, and without a sotiefaetory cauae aeaec tuned, it is certain. Alio, it ia known that worm* exist in the hu ayitena from itt earliest infancy; therefore ■ especially mothers, who are more constant, tbeir children, cannot be too oburvinz of I sjrmptoma of worms: forao rarely aa they i lAfsit avb oaif Ami Removed from the moat DBLICATB INFANT, Iff the timely n»e of B. A, FAHNESTOK’S VKRXirtTSK. It ia perfectly harmless, contains no Merer*, bring * Forely Vegetable Composition, And may be administered with the UTMOST SAFE TY TO CHILDREN OF ALL AGES. Worm Confections, made mere for tbe pare sea SC Worm Confections, made mors for tbe pa pleasins the palate than of overeominc tbe iHeeaofc have been manufactured all over the conn" their abort lease of life la nearly exhausted. A. Fahnestock’s Vermiflue ooatinuss to srow in fever ^ CAUTION. Should occasion require yen to j nesteok'a Vermilufe.be * that the Initials are B. 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