GENERAL SUMMARY.

Westport Times, Volume IV, Issue 726, 20 October 1870, Page 2

GENERAL SUMMARY.

Londoit, September 12. The French loss at Sedan is estimated to have been 140,000. The French surrendered Laon • when the Prussians were inside, a mine exploded killing great numbers. A French army of 300,000 is expected in tho field immediately, but they are stated to be imperfectly drilled. The library at Strasbourg has been burned, and the loss is irreparable. General Sheridan has complimented Bismark on the brilliant manoeuvres of the German forces. He compares the surrender of Napoleon to that of General Lee. The Empress Eugenie and the Prince Inperial are at Hastings. The Prussians be round Paris on the 13th Sept. They were at Compeigne on the 10th September. Jules Eavre had an interview with Lord Lyons, and said that the Kepublic did not inherit the wars of the Empire. The Provisional Government, he said, would make peace on terms that were not dishonorable, and asked if the English Cabinet would interfere, and suggest terms. Lord Lyons replied that England would be glad to see peace, but that he had no authority to suggest anything. Jules Favre said that it was impossible for France to suggest anything, and thus the interview closed. The entire French people are arming for a deadly struggle. A deputation thanked the American Minister for the recognition of the French Republic. The neutral Powers are likely to appeal to Prussia to make peace on the following terms:—The French territory to be held inviolate; France to pay the expenses of the war; a disarmament of France to take place, and the forta in Alsace to bo destroyed, as also in Lorraine. Austria and Russia consented to negotiate with Germany, and insist on an armistice for the adjustment of terms. Bismarck and Yon Beust are negotiating. The former insists that three corps must be encamped twenty miles from Paris, as satisfaction to Germany. A general exodus is taking place from Paris to Havre. The forests round Paris have been, destroyed. At Sedan 400 field pieces, 150 siege guns, and 1250 horses were captured. French gunboata are ascending the Rhine. Gambetta said that France would fight to the last. The Democratic Socialists are forming committees to carry out extreme views. The Prussians are advancing on Paris leisurely. The French evacuated Chinon as the Prussians advanced, destroying the railway. The Paris gasworks, outside the defences, are likely to fall into the hands of the Prussians, if so, a reign of terror will prevail. The streets of Paris are barricaded. The great sewer is mined, the ditches are filled with water, and the houses are loophooled. Jules Favre says that Austria will assist France if Prussia insists upon dismemberment. At Strasbourg 2000 citizens have been killed, and 600 have been buried by falling walls. Hundreds of expelled Germans have been killed between the fires. Some Germans were captured, their heads cut oft", and stuck on poles. The city was on fire in twenty places, and was being pillaged by the mob. Two hundred thousand Chassepofc rifles are stored in Strasbourg. The garrison are living on horseflesh. Great demonstrations have taken place in London in favor of the French Republic and against Monarchical Governments. At an open air meeting in Hyde Park, Professor Besely denounced the imbecility of the British Government, and charged them with encouraging Prussia to destroy the Republic. The Queen's name was received with hisses, and three groans were given for the Prince of Wales. The aspect «f tho crowd is appalling. The feeling against the Government and tho Royal Family is very bitter among all ranks. Tho Times says that England's foreign policy is dictated by the personal prejudice of the Queen and the interests of her family. The British ironclad Captain, foundered in the channel with 200 on board; 18 were saved.

King William ignores the Bepublic, and will treat only with the officials of the Empire. The people are erasing all signs of Imperialism. The English are clearing out of France. Seditious placards have been poated on the gates of Buckingham Palace. Prince Charles's cavalry have been nearly cut to pieces at Courcelles. The Bishop of Verdun has been killed, while the bearer of a white flag. Vindictiveness prevails against the Prussians for their outrages on churches. . The war is becoming one of religion. The King of Prussia is reported have gone mad. Great sympathy has been expressed with Prance at Madrid. A political movement is on foot to form a united states of Europe. There have been great rejoicings in London on account of the German victories. Italian troops proceed to garrison Borne. The Government will put down all revolutionary proceedings. Eussia has stated that she will not interfere between the belligerents. A vote of the people is to be taken in the Papal states as to annexation to Italy. Louis Napoleon is still a prisoner of war at Wilhelmshohe.

Auckland, Oct. 17. Sir George Grey landed to-day, and walked up Queen-street. He spoke to many friends, and looks well and hearty. He said it was the happiest day of his life when lie saw Auckland again. He left for Kawau by steamer in the evening. There was immense excitement in Auckland upon the arrival of the mail steamer. There were 2000 people on the wharf. The newspaper offices were besieged for extras. Chang, the Chinese giant, and wife aid child remain in Auckland. Sir George Grey was waited upon in San Francisco by deputations. He expressed his satisfaction at the route. He states that the English Pacific Mail Company will not proceed. He believes that all Europe will be involved in war by this date. Oct. 18. Simmons, the comedian,died suddenly yesterday. The Lord Ashley sailed last night for Napier. The Nevada steamer of "Webb's line is to sail for Auckland next month. An Auckland despatch states that 'letters had been received by Messrs Nathan in Auckland notifying that the steamer Nevada would be despatched Ifrom San Francisco early in opposition to the present line and would, it Jib said, make Auckland the port of call.

At the New York Yacht Eegatta, on August 8, twelve yachts sailed for the Queen's Cup. The Magic was jthe winner; the Dauntless came in [second, one minute behind the Magic; lie America was eighth, thirteen Ininutes behind. The Cambria was iisabled during the race, and came in lwenth.