SHIPPING.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

ARRIVALS. Me of Beauty, schooner, from Pakira, Sunbeam, schooner, fro*" ""'angaroa.

IMPORTS.

Per Willie"*™ inkie, from Waikato.—s6 bales fla'. 1 -Htto tow, 3 ba'es woo', Barnes ; ] I bales flax. Buckland ; 6 sucks bones order; 7 empties, order ; 5 packages, order. —Master, agent.

EXPORTS.

Per 8.8. Phoebe, for NMson: 8 doors, 3 pa'-kaireo, Sash and Door Company.—Uruick shank, Stnait and Co., agents. Per s.s. Airedale for TarauaVi : 60 gunnies SUpar, 1 cask coffee (under bond). Henderson ; 6 coila rope Llord ; 2 rases drugs, 1 parcel, Kempthorne & Co. ; 4 case?, Isaacs ; 1 wheel. 1 pure 1 Price. For Nelson —2 bales leather, Henderson & Co. ; 1 cane, Hill; 1 case hams, 3 packages butter, Williams; 100 kits oysters, Pr nrle ; 3 rases glassware, Bueholz and Co. For Gey mouth—3o cases beer, Bueholz and Co. For Westport—6o cases beer, Bueholz and Co. For Picton—l parcel, Henderson. For Wellington—l case stationery, Bank of !New Ze aland ; 1 parcel, Winb» & Hall. For Lyttelton—B cases merchandise, E. and H. Isaacs ; 1 case machinery, Price ; 22 bundles sacks, Hend.-r.«on. For Ot»go — 1 case dr-pery, 1 case, Sargood. For Bluff—ls packages, Lyle.—Henderson and Macfarlane, agei.ts. Per s.s. St. Kilda. for Tv aipara: 1 box tobacco, 20 cases biscuit, 20 xacks fl ur, 4 bag* ric*-, 17 package* sundries, 15 sacks fl.>ur, 6 bag* rice, 7 kegs sugar, 3 cases geneva, 1 box tobacco, 10 oases old torn 10 cases brandy, 10 cast's biscuit, 6 cases whi-kty, 6 jars rum, 5 gunnies sugttr, 80 ea*es sundries, 6 packages sundries, 2 half do. tea. 2 boxes to*, Mu*t and Co ; 8 packages, 3 bo<e* tobac o. 19 kegs sugar, 6 cases draper?, 6 packages sui.drie.*, Mariner; 6 packages sundries, Anderson ; 9 sacks grain, 14 packages sundries, R. Nichol son ; 8 packages sundries, Fletcher ; 1 box. Levett; 4 bags sugar. 1 case drapery; 3 packages, Bradbury ; 16 casks beer, 16 cases sundries, Stana*ay ; 18 packages, Masrfield ; 42 packages, Rev. Mr. Roach; 9 packages, Haines; 20 sacks flour, 10 packages, Chad wick ; 1 parcel, iVletcalf ; 10 packages. Utting; 11 packages, Young and Pollen : 46 bags fl -ur, 9 packa es sundries, C. Clark; 2 packages.—A. Barnes, agent.

ARRIVAL OF THE SUNBEAM.

The Sunbpam, a fine new schooner of about 15 tons register, clinker built, arrived in har bour this morning fivm Wa^garoa. She brings a cargo of shingles and palings.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL. Willie Winkie, cutter, 13 tons, Abner, from Eaglau,

DEPARTURES.

St. Kilda, s.s., Flowerday, for Kaipara. Phoebe, a.8., 286 tons, H. Worsp, for the South. Airedale, s.s., 200 tons, Kennedy, for the South.

The s.b. St. Kilda left the wharf for Kajpara this morning, with a large general cargo and the fi>llowin2 passengers : Rev. Mr. and \Trs. Breach, Mrs Flowerday, Mr. and Mrs. Barnes, Mr. Brewer, Miss Miles.

The s.B. Phoebe with the English mails for the South left the wharf at 11.30 a.m.. Pus- Bei>eern : For Wellington — Mr and Mrs. Hownrd, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Pouter, Mr. S'ephenson (-nail agent). For Nelson—Mr. Luokie. For Christchurch—Rev. Mr. Jack son, and 5 steerage. The s.B. Airedale is all ready for sea, and will leave in a few minutes. The following is a list, of the passengers already booked : —Mr. and Mrs. Jyle and nurse, Mr. Geo. Monroe, Mrs. Drake, Mis 3 s Boot (3), Mr. Mur by, Mr Bowden, Mr. Phillips, Si-inner, Hill, Dr. Ecsle*, Mr. Luke, Messrs. Pendergast. Phillips, Jones, Curtis, William Smith, ftiathieson. Harris, MeDerinott, Jason, Mrs. Waters, and two children.

The Evening Star. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12. 1870.

The progress of the conflict raging in France has lost none of its terrible in terest. A brave people are struggling for existence and for national honour equally dear to them ; and all Kurope stand* tamely by, with indignition ri<ing but with a fenr tliat prernafure inter, fervnce mkho extend thw area of the struggle. Everything confirms the im pression created by Hie first reTersea of the French, that Fratice—though the assailant, was unprepared. Ihe splen doara of the f'mpire had brought the usual concomitant of national luxury ; and corruption had infected every branch of the administration ; munitions of war appear to have largely existed on paper, and the Commissariat which sent soldiers fasting into the storm of battle, was only an illustration of the general deception that had been practised, on the head of the Government. Tl>.e Emperor has paid the penalty of the re missness of his latter administration by the forfeiture of his throne ; and "the French people are desperately struggling to repair the ill effects of a government dazzled by its own magnificence. They have.to meet a power thoroughly equipped, i and now buoyant with success, buc those who think that France is crushed know little of the temper of the French people, or of the warliko ardour of the millions that throng the villages through out the south and west, and centre of

France. The inarch of the Prussians on Paris lia9 been bold strategy. Save this advance, the German armies have been but creeping round the frontiers, and all the various battle fields have been aimost within sight of Germany or on the boundaries of Belgium. It remaius to be seen what will be the re suit of the march on Paris, and the pushing on tbe hosts of Germans in the direction of Tours. With the winter approaching—and such a winter as is known in the north of France —with the chivalry of Prance swarming from ti*e south to intercept communications witu tl.-e Prussian frontiers, there is much to indu-ate that the "Flight from Moscow' may berep-ated after the lapse oflialt'a century. England, Russia, Austria, and ruerica are still spectators of the fig'it; while the irrepressible sympathy whiHi free people for ever feel for those who are fighting for freed-an, is manifesting itself in the tangible and substantial form of warlike supplies tv France from the people of Kngland and America. Mean time with that dogged stubbornness which seems to come of eating saver kraut, the German power ignores all the chivalrous sentiments that_ inspire modern war, and cruelly persists in drink ing a lull cup of vengeance. Forbearance has a limit, and greatly as we should regret to see our native country invol^< d in war, there are instincts of humanity that cannot be suppressed ; and it is im possible not to wisa that now at length the greaf and generous powers of Rurope will inrerp>se and sop this detestable war. Restless and troublesome France ha> oft»-n been, but she has ever been a uenerous enemy ; and the nation-* of Europe, it is to be hoped, will not. longer tnlt-rate th«> barbarous treatment to wlach she i» needlessly subjected when pleading for peace.

J. Coßyrave and Co. beg to injorm the public that there is an entire revolution in dress, also in the prices of goods. It is neces sary it should be so, as Auckland is not in the flourishing position it wns twelve months ago ; it in like all goldfteld cities, suffering under a recovery, the working classes are more nu merous and money less plentiful Therefore, the prices of drapery and clothing must come down to suit the times. The popidation must have clothing suitable for an almost tropical summer. J. Cosgrave and Co. have met the crisis, they have broken down the monopoly of large profits that Ji'ive reigned here for years past. They are determined the. people shall be clad and that cheaply j a great chance was offered, lately, the stock of a large importer of drapery luas in the market, a discount off English cost was given, and J. Cosgrave. and Co. became the purchasers, hence our extensive and valuable sale of drapery takes place This Day.—[Advt ]

The first meeting of the electors of the Whangaparoa Highway Distri. t will be held at the residence of Mr. Lloyd on the 23rd November, at 2 p.m.

Tenders will be received until the 14th inst. for fencing the grounds of the Wesley College.

The monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held in the Mechanics' Institute, at 3 p.m., on Monday, the 14th iaSfc.

Mr Reader Wood will address the electors of Parnell iv the Puruell Hall, at 8 p.m., on Monday.

Tenders are invited until Monday for lllling in a portion of the intake.

The anniversary services of the Albert street Congregational Sunday-school will be held to-morrow. On Tuesday evening the annual soiree will take place at 6.30 p.m.

Nominations for the Auckland Handicap will close at the City dub Hotel on Saturday, the 19th, at 4 p.m.

Notice is given that Martin Shadwell Kar ney has filed a declaration of insolvency. William Swinton Laur c has been adjudged a bankrupt, and a meeting of his creditors will be held on the 18th inst.

Notice is given that Robert Lusk has filed a deed of arrangement for the benefit of his creditors.

To Sitbscbibebs. —We have b°en re quested by Mr. R. Hobbs to call special atten tion to his advertisement which appears in our advertising columns, and can only say to any person wanting drapery or clothing, that they now have a rare opportunity which they should not 10-e of not ouly getting; cheap goods, but of a discount of four shillings in the pound on all c«ah purchases for one month from the 12th inst. No doubt the public, will avail themselves largely of such liberal terms, which doubtless will be carried out with integrity.—[Adyt.]

POLICE COURT.—SATURDAY.

[Before H. Morrow and FT. D. Morpeth, Esqs

Justices ]

DbttnkENNESS.—Jus. Gamble was fined 5s with the ustml alternative, for a first offence, and Jhb Heaton was fined 20s and costs and to be. imprisoned 7 days. Largely.- Ja •• es Heaton, one of the most frequent habitues of the dock of the Police Court, and having a long catalogue of con victions recorded against him, was charged with robbing from a clothes line two shirts, valued 20s, the property of John L«athara. —Isabella Leatham deposed to having yester day morning missed from the clothes line the articles produced.—Mrs. Maria Lasset deposed to having found the articles produced in her closet, and giving them to Mrs. Lcatham on hearing that they were hers —B. M. McLau^hlin stated that prisoner had offered the articles for sale to him on Friday morning. He turned him off and informed the police.— To be imprisoned 6 months with hard labour.

Falße Pbetentves. —John James Jackson, on warrant, was charged with obtaining board and lodging by false pretences from Sylvester Percy, of Grabamstown. Adjourned till Tues day.

Betsach of Highways Act.—John Proberfc was charged by Henry Ashton with refusing to pay 5s lOd, rates due to the Karangahape Highway Board.—Mr. Lusk for the Board ; Mr. Wynn for defendant.—ln consequence of the lateness of sendee of summons the case was adjourned till Wednesday.

ARRIVAL 0F THE "KEEEA."

LATER SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

NAPIER

November 8. —Yesterday morning, befoi'e daylight, an audacious robbery was committed, the victim being a working man named Tier, employed by Messrs. Newton. Irvine & Co He wa-» aw ike in the night by the noise of some person leaving his bedroom, and followed the intrude!1, but though he observed him de camp over the fence, he was enable to over take him. On examination he found t'>at a box in his bedroom, in which he had left about £30 in gold and silver, I ad been opened and the money taken. The thief had obtained au entrance to th 6 house by cutting a pane of glass from the window ; and evidently had some knowledge of the premises, and the habits of the occupant. Mr. Tier at once gave information to the police, but we believe no clue has yet been found by "which to identify the perpetrator of the robbery.

WELLINGTON.

November B.—The General Government received a telegram yesterday from Mr Rnch fort, railway surveyor, informing them that on the new route to VVairarapa discovered by him the gradient will nowhere exceed one in forty, and he hopes to have the whole line cut down and ready for inspection by Saturday next.

CANTE BURY.

November 7.—The races to-day were well attended. Maiden Plate—Envy, 1 ; Song stress, 2; Yrrnon, 3. Lottery Plate— M;ss Flat, 1 ; Atlas, 2 ; Hcrnie, 3. Canterbury Cup—l'eeress, 1; Knottingby, 2 ; Mariner, distanced; only these three ran. Free Handi -ai> —Lanc-enfeed, 1; Backbiter, 2.

November B.—Very w^t morning. Although the first race to-day was not to commence until 1 p.m., at 10 this morning the Jockey •jlub postponed the races until the 10th and 11th inst. Within an hour afterwards the weather again became fine, but the Club would not consent to go on with the races. Their acti >n in this matter is strongly and generally condemned. —The cattle show to-morrow promises to be a success.

THE MAIL ROUTE.

The Neios of the World says : —" The action ■ f the Legislature of New Z in voting a subsidy of £40.n00 per annum towards sub sidising the steam line to this country, lias been noted with much satisfaction by the American friends of the colonies. The Congress of the United States meets on the Ist of December, and it is certain that the Australasian Steam ship Subsidy Bill will pass into law as it is that t c sun will shine at noonday. The course that New Zealand has hitherto pursued in refer ence to the steam line question wi 1 ensure a due recognition of he- interests in the final arrangements that may be determined upon as to the route to be followed. It will, how ever, be wise for the far-seeing men who are controlling the destinies of that promising country, to abstain from insisting upon terms that aro not reasonable, and which can not ba hud. A public man looking earnestly to local interests which he is endeavou-ing to build up, is too apt to forget those that are larger and more general. If the United States subsidise a large steam line, they will very naturally desire to see that the grea'estgood accrues to the greatest number. In the meantime, if the Government of New Zea land, by means of the liberal subsidy they j can now control, succeed in making a con i tract that will be satisfactory to the Govern ment of tliis country, iheir position will be immeasurably strengthened, as nothing in that case will be done here that will rot harmo nise with colonial arrangements. Th» dispo position here i3 to do much to conciliate the colonies, especially those that have exhibited a desire for rociproail good feeling.

VERY LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[Per Neilsox'ij American News Agency.] Saw Feancisco, October 12.—The steamer Moses Taylur sails this afternoon, to connect at Honolulu with the Wonga VVonga. She takes 52 through passengers and a large mail. Thorn are 250 bags for new Zealand alone. — The North PaciGc Transportation Com pan v, which at present runs the line to Honolulu, has amalgamated with "Webb, nnd now pro pose to run 1113 fine steamers right through to New Zealand and Australia. They will obtain the American subsidy. It is understood that important proposals in relation, to thr line arc being conveyed by the outgoing mail to the Colonial Governments.—A convention of the leading railway men of America has.been held at Chicago, at which important action his been taken in reference to the Australian through traffic. A special reduced passenger rate has been adopted ; each pas-enger is ti> be allowed 250 lbs. luggage free, and the time table is so altered that the whole distance from Pan Francisco to New York is to bo accomplished in five days. The pas-anger tickets issued by the North Pacific Transporta tion t'ompany will alone be recognised by the railways. The Cunard and lnmim str-am lines

ffer to have a steamer ready at New York upon receiving a telegram from San Francisco. They also offer the North Pacific Transporta tion Company to take their passengers at re duced rates. Ib is thought and hoped here that amicable aud satisfactory arrangements will be made by the company with all existing interests in the colonies. If not, it is under stood that they will cease to make connection with the present line at Honolulu.

WAR NEWS.

LITEST DATE,

London", Ociober 12. — There is not the slightest present prospect of peace. Though the political horizon is not without threaten ing aspect, it is not believed that other powers will become involved. The general determina tion appears to he to let France and Prussia, fight it out to the bitter end. Paris is com pletely invested. Great preparations were being made for the bombardment, which was to open simultaneously from many points on the 16th October. Numerous sorties from Pjaris have taken place, doing much injury to tie Prussians, and greatly harrassing their operations. The weak points which the Grer

mans reh upon carrying promptly, are the heights of Sceanx, which approach the forte within four 'housand paces : the distance be tween the city and the forts being only fifteen hundred paces more opposite the gap on the western side north and south of Mount Vale ren. BEET-W, October I.—King William has sent the following; to the Queen :—" Early this mor nin<r the French troops made a sortie against the troops of the sixth Prussian corps, while the Prussian fifth corps was attacked by three battalions. At the s me time a brigade made a demonstration against the eleventh corps.- At the end of two hours the French took shelter under the guns of their forts. The Crown P.-inee eomumnded the Prussians Loxnrm. October 2nd.—News to hand 'hat the National Guard of th* nrmy f Rouen had their first, brush with the enemy ypsterday. ahout forty mil-s from Paris, in fclm forest of Rosny. They behaved splendid!v, mil fo> two hours had the advantage, driving the Germans ba.-k through Nante*. where many were killed in ad sperateconflict on th« bridge over the Seine nenr to Mezy. Reinforcements of artillery and cavalry came up to the Ger mans, from Menheirn and drove the French hack in great disorder and frightful loss. The Germans occupy Nantes, the bridge over the Seine, the Magsy road, and the Faubourg of Simatry. A special from Tours, where the French seat of government now i*, sends word that all the southern part of France is under arms. Great numbers of fcroopa hnve arived at Tour?, within the past week, from Bordeaux and Marseilles. The. towns on 'he Loire, Angers, Suneuv. and Nantes are crowded with soldiers, and drilling g<>es on incessantly The towns on the Rhine, from Lyons to Avignon and Ariey, have assumed the aspect of eamrv. Bourgea is in the some condition. No thought of eace seems anywhere to be entertained. Troops are being massed and r'rill^r), in the hope of being able successfully *o attack the besiegers of Paris in the rear. The Prussians ate ma.a-ing troo '8 at vnriou* points through out France, with a view to prevent this. October 6. —A battle was fought near Cha teau-le-Grnnde on the 4th. The Prussians were forced to retreat. The position taken by the French necessitated the evacuation cf Pithiviers by the enemy. The Prussians abandoned that point with such precipitation that many of their cat'le, a large amount of forage, &c,weie left behind,.which fell into the hands of the French.

A dispatch from Vendome, department of Loire-et-Cher, dated Oct. 7, says : The Prus sians have heen driven from Joinville, in the department of Eure et-Loire. The French enptured many prisoners, among whom is one of Prince Albert's couriers. The road between Vendome and Laury is thronged with Notional Guards. There is much enthusiasm in this section of France.

The Prefect of Epinal telegraphs : Mid niL'ht, October 6—A combat took piace yes terday between the town of I.asoni and Bi-uyeres against 10.000 Prussians, supported by artillery. The French held their posi'ion The Prussians, at Gisorz, were also repulsed. A steady advance, however, lias been ma le on the march on Lyon=. The news from that place is that evpry effort is being made for a stubborn resistance. Several French towns, inclu ting Soisons, Bitche, and Melz are com pletely invested and closely beseiged Buzaine. from Metz. on the 6th, made th» most desperate of his many desperate attempts to cut his wny out. The loss on both sides was very heavy. He was compelled to fell back. Just prior to the departure of the mail, telegrams were received from several points giving an apparently well authenticated rumour that Metz had surren dered. The rumour, though generally believed, had not been definitely confirmed.

Caklsktjhe, October 8. —The following has bpen received by the Duke of Baden : —"We won a vi tory near Strenay on Saturday against a French corps of the line and the Mobiles. The battle lasted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the French wre routed and fled No'i'palaze and Bois dcs Jumelles were taken at the point of the bayonet. The Prussians I lost twenty officers and 410 men. The French loss was thrice greater ; 600 prisoners, and a largo amount of booty fell into the hands of the Prussians. Sisty French officers were captured." G-aribaldi has arrived in France, lie pro ceeded at once to Toura. He civoted great enthusiasm at the different points along the route. He delivere I numerous addresses favourable to the French republic, and urging the people to drive the invaders from the soil. At Toura ho addressed the Volunteers, ex pressing his belief in the speedy redemption of France from the invaders Tie wore the Garibaldian uniform, and looks healthy. He subsequently addressed the National G-uard, and announced that he had been appointed to command all the Volunteers in the French service. The Prussians attacked St. Quentin in force. A desperate encounter ensued, re sulting in the repulse of the Prussians. Pie feet de La Forgo made a her >ie stand with th • National Guard be'-ind barricades. He had received no military education. He was the editor of a Paris journal.

Berlin, October B.—Advices from de Pen field state that Burtdenbrock, on Thurrday, defeated the French G-er.eral Dupre, command inrr a force of regulars and large masses of riflemen. Dupro.was wounded, and his army demoralised. The whole Prussian 10th and 3rd Army Corps and the Lan Iwehr divisions were engaged. The general commanding was Van Vught of the 10th Army Corps. G-am betta, who, as Minister of War, is displaying marvellous energy, escaped from 1 aiis to Tours in a balloon. His heroic conduct is greatly applauded. Upon bis arrival he issued a proclavnation. He says : " The situation imposes upon us great duties. First of all, it is for you to cease to be diverted by my pre-occupation, unconnected with the war combat. The second is—until peace comes to accept fraternally the authority of the Repub lic—a power proceeding from necessity aud right, and a power which would not esist a moment wore it exercised for profit or am bition. There is bub ono thought, one passion, to rescue France from the abyss into which Monarchy has plungud her. This makes the Republic whi'-h has been charged whitk the duty of employing and utilizing all your courage and capacity. It is as a tradition to arm our young leaders. While we do this the heavens will ceuse to fa or our adversaries. The rains of autumn will come, and lingering around the capital—the Prussians, far from their home, alarmed, harrassed in front and rear by our armed population, will be deci mated by our arms. By fact and by nature it is nob possible that the genius of France

shall be clouded forever ; that a njreat nation -hall* alltw itself to take a place under the domination of 500,000 men. Let U9 then ri->e up en masse, and let die rather than submit disgracefully to dismembermpnt, Paris a-serts again that immortal motto, which also calls upon all France — Vive la n-tion ! Vive la lepubllque indivisible ! By order of the Republican Government I left. Paris to transmit to you the hopes of the Parisians, and of others who are seek ing to deliver France from the foreigners. Paris, invested for seventeen dnys, presents the spectae'e of two millions of men forget ting their differences to withstand the invader who expected civil discord. The revolu'iou found Paris without guns or arms of any kind, 400,000 of tiie N"atv>n>il Gurde are now armel and 100,0'" 0 Mobiles, and 60,000 re gulars are assembled. The founderies are casting cannons. "Women making millions of OH-VfcrHsres daily. Every battalion of the Nationals have two mitraill urs and field piece*, and aro preparing for sorties. The forts are manned by marines, and are sup plied with artillery of the greatest excellence, which are served by gunners the first in the world. Fort. Encionte, on the 4th inafc nt, had only 510 cannon, now it has 3000 with 4X) rounds each. Ever* defence has its men at their posts. The Nationals drill continually behind the Enciente and barricades which are adopted by the geniu* of the Parisians. This has all beeu achieved calmly and orderly amid general patriotism. The impregnability of Paris is no illusion. It cunnot be cao turcd vor surprised, and there is no daiiger of sfiiiit.ion or starvation, which, the Prussians have been counting on.

Such is the statement on the one side, on the other V-a d the Prussians are c 'nfident of beins? in Paris within a week from the open ing of the general bombardment. The condi tion of nffnirs, in Pari*, as staled by Gatnbet ais confirmed from various other sources. Com munication is kept up between Paris and I ours by means of balloon■< with amazing suc cess The prevailing winds carry the balloons towards Tours, and carrier pigeons take th c replies back.

Strasbourg and Toul having surrendered, the cannon captured has been planted againat Metz. The Parisians have ordered that no prisoners are to be taken, as they help to con sume food. Prussians bave issued similar orders. During one of the sorties the Duke of Nassau was killed wbil-t riding with King William and staff. Suddenly there rang out from some woods a double volley of musketry. The rrarriage containing the Duke and staff was riddled with bullets. One aide-de-camp was instantly killed, and another mortally wounded. The Duke received wounds from which he subsequently died. The carriage containing the King was struck by several bullets ;no one hurt. Petitions pnur in from Berlin to the King not to expose himself to danger. He replied that he would remain with the army and share ifs dangers till peace was reached. Prince Frederick Charles is ill with fever. Fears for his life are entertained. Rumours nf his death have b en current, but have been contradicted. Preparations for a general election thr ughout France were iv ue'ive operation, when suddenly the Govern ment recalled the proclamation. The elec tions are not now to take place until after peace is restored. Mnny Bu'napartisfc candi dates wt-re being brought forward. The ad herents of Napoleon and Orleanists are alike indignant at the postponement of the elections. General Bourbaki was allowed by the Prussians to leave Metz on a secret mission to the Empress, who is still in England. His mission has been the suhject of many surmises. Its exact object has not transpired. He was allowed to return to Metz, fr-m whence another messenger was allowed to proceed to Napoleon. Strong be lief is entertained that efforts a*e being made by the Empress, Bazaine, and Napoleon, to bring about a peace based upon the restoration of the dynasty. T> c leading adherents of Napoleon are in England, advising with the Empress. Eugenic has written a letter to Napoleon, in which she says that whilst all official recognition of her was postponed at her own request, t othing could have been more tender than her treatment by Queen Victoria and others in England. Wilhelm shoe is the rendezvous of distinguished gue3ts of the Emperor. Hotels in the vicinity are crowded. The Emperor seems in perfect health, and makes daily excursions on foot and carriage, accompanied by several adju tants on horseback.

London, October 9.—The controversy be tween England and Prussi ■ in regard to the violation of her neutrality by exporting arras to France is growing more and more serious. A strong despatch was sent to the Foreign Office t>-day. It shows how Granville hn,s shifted his ground. First as ing proofs of the furnishing of arras. When proof was given lie claimed that t'>e trade wa-> legitimate, deny ing that the authorities had power to stop it, and imputing to Prussia a desire for a benevolent neutrality from Kngl.ind. Berns dorff disclaims such desh'e, and says 1m has offered a swarm of testi : ony that 150,000 stands of arms have been exported to France ■within a week past, and that a number of factories in Birmingham and London are working day and night for the French Go vernment. " I possess authentic copies," says Bernsdorff, " of the contracts and proofs that the export of *rms is thoroughly organised at various British ports. Ho then quotes vVel lington's letter to Canning, in 1825, which says, " it is England's usual habit to prohibit such export, nnd not prohibiting it is a breach of neutrality." He also quotes the order to the customs authorities in 186S to prohibit it, the export of arms, to bo used against Denmark. After refuting other suggestions of Granville, Bernsdorff concludes—" As for the hope ex pressed by your Excellency that the German people will in a cool moment judge leßs sevcrley the attitude of the British Govern ment, I regret that after your Excellency's note of the 15th lilt., it has been added to our knowledge that our enemy is being equipped with British arms. I cannot, therefore, share such hope, and can only trust that the known sympathy of the English peoiile may produce a change for the better." It was understood that Prussia addressed a final remonstrance to England on this subject on October 4. The result was not known.

Beblin, October 4.—Great indignation is being expressed against the United States, as well as against England, for shipment of arms to France. The Prussian Ministers addressed a remonstrance, and demanded explanations from the American Government.

New Yoek, October 9. —An extraordinary meeting of the Cabinet was called for tke Bth October, when a proclamation was agreed

upon prohibiting the export of munitions o f war to either belligerents, and containing number of stringent provisions prevent the use of American ports by ships of w.; :■ This gave great satisfaction to Prussia. En land h»d made no move in the matti r up iw i the latest date. *

VrENNA, October 7.—An extraordinary Cabinet meeting was held to-day, and it L understood serious complications have arisen with the Prussian G-overnmeiit. Yon Bpust'g organ s»ys t c G-overnment ejvrnpstly desire peace, bub it can never admit P'-usaia to become the dominant power of P"urope which it ilaims is the avowed determination of Bismarck. Later correspondence fom Vienna states that, the most intimate relations exist hetween Austria and Russia. It is under stood that a secret alliance has been f^nHuded between the two Governments. M. Thiera on behalf of France ha,s visd'ed both the Courts of St. Petersburg and Vienna. At the former he is said to hnve been r ceived with coolnes'j at the lfltt-T his reception is described as " highly sntisf >ctory."

I o>'t>on, October 7- — Bismarck doolares that the interviews given in the Times by Russell, from time to time are pure inventions. These interviews were alleged t-> have taken place between the writer and Bismarck, and between King William and Napoleon at Sedan. The denial causes mu^h cnrinsitv, and must necessarily lead to further explanation. The London Telegraph newspaper is responsi ble for several telegrams announcing the death of General Yon vlollke. Thf editor expresses confidence in his authority. Numerous documents continue to b> found in the I m . perial fiivhivps, the publication of which is jj O t calculated to have a good pffij^ up >n the, pro spects of N"apoleon and his adherents. The mitr'iil'purs now used are not the same as t!io-e first ma-'e, as Napoleon has the secret. A workman of Lvon« has just invented a steam ■mitraiMeur. which is by far the most deadly yet constructed. Madrid. October 9.—Minister Sagosta told Cortes, yestcrdav, that the Government had represented to EngUnd and Russia the de sirability of mediation ; but both declined interference. England, however, was willing to facilitate a further interview between Bis marck and Favre. Spain then applied to Bismarck and met with a refusal.

ROMAN AFFAIRS.

Borne having been entered, after an inef fectual resistance by the Pontificial troops, the question was submitted to a plebiscite—"lsit des'rable that Rome should be united to Ttalv,under the GovernmentofVictorEmanuel and hn successor ? " The result was overso,ooo.i ayes, and only 65 noes. A proclamation was at \, once, by the Government at Florence, issued, formally uniting the Roman terri'ory to Italy. \ This was received in Rome with the utmost enthusiasm. Many rumours are current as to the futui" intentions of the Pope. TTe has been allowed a pension by th*> Italian <3-ov«>rn» jj nient, the first instalment of which, it is said; he has drawn. Several Liberal newspapers have appeared, and the inhabitants seem greatly astonished at the extent of their newly gained liberty. One of the first acts of the Romans was to take steps to erect monuments to the memory of the Q-aribaldians who had fallen in previous attempts to rescue Rome. The entry of Kins Victor Emanuel into Rome) is shortly expected. The Pop chief minister, Antonelli, in a le'ter, denounces Victor Emanuel for takin? possession of Rome, and prophesies for him the fate of Archbishop Manning preached a erear .sr>rmou in London, dee.lnri.ng that the fate of Rome < wns the fate of Ohrist/anity nnd of civil order, and praised the steadfastness of Ireland.; Archbishop Cullen Ins issued a bitter address upon the Roman question. Political exiles are pouring into Rome from all quarters.

MISCELLANEOUS.

The British Cabinet held a further meeting, and confirmed their previous decision : that | they could not interfei*e in the European situation at present. Further massacres have occurred in China. It is rumoured that Prince Kong has been murdered for his sup posed friendship to foreigners. It is alleged that China and Japan have entered into-a.' treaty to expel all foreisrners News ha 9 bpen ; received from Port Natal (Africa) <otbe3oth August. There has been an immense rush to - the Diamond mines. The present mail takes out the ratification of an important postal > treaty between America and New Zealand. It confers special privileges upon New Zealand ; one of which is that the United Slates under take nit to transmit correspondence ftoroas this continent from th? other colonies without the consent of New Zealand. It fixes a low ■ j postal rate.

ONE DAY LATER.

SPECIAL TELEGRAM.

London, October 12, 12.30 pin.—Sickness increasing among the Prussians before Metz. Large numbers dying from dysmtery. """ mours current that Bazaine is about to make a .determined at.tack on the Prussians in a day or two. Great vigilance in the Prussians. The report of General Yon Moltke's aeatU requires co firmation. Prince Charles' deatlt is nlso disbelieved. , • Large forces of volunteers are flocking to Garibaldi's standard ; it is expected Hat he wilt bo in command of fully 109,000 men in a ; few days. His si«kiifts9 is nob of a serious nature, and he will take the field in V exsoli shorl-ly. A balloon communication from PnriirsfcaK' 8 that tho army within the walls is well equip ped, and fully prepare! to cope with the op posing forces. There is much sickness among the Prussians in consequence of their exposed condition. _ The bombardment will probably commence in a few hours. The Parisians feel (M °™ man; there are no dissensions, and ""$ ftBL.V-- Trochn is inspiring great conldence |H "; power to withstand, a vigorous siege. k The wet. weather is hourly expected J in, when the Prussian mortality before rar —already heavy—must greatly increase There is no chance of the European Po™"*... interfering at present, and the general fee". B. seems to be that the combatants must b^u ; o-it among themselves. The feeling in W^ of France is increasing, slso '■°nfi<ien^. W ttte i* ' power to resist the invader, aud ultima j obtain favourable terms. . ■ .^ffJ The gold in the Eank of England is steaa j increasing. Consols remain unaltered.

tHE EVENING STAE, NOVEMBER 12,187 Q.



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