SHIPPING.

POET OF AUCKLAND.

AIIRIVALS

Wonga Wonga, 5.5.,1000 tons, Captain Stewart, from Success,' schooner, 5S tons. Trimmer, from Bay of Islands.

IMPORTS.

Per s.s. Wonga Wonga, from Honolulu :— 50 barrels salmon, 50 cases merchandise, 60 kegs sugar, 22 bags ditto, Henderson and Macfarlane ; 494 kegs sugar, 243 bags ditto, 2 cages quail, Cruickshank, Smart and Co.; 1 box sundries, Mrs. BunienSchneider ; lpkg., Messrs. Bucholz ; 11 pkga., Brown, Campbell and Co.; 6 cases brooms, order; 1 pkg., W. Lyon ; 1 ditto, Captain Joeson ; 1 box plants, T. C. Wren. Through cargo: 453 kegs sugar, 68 barrels salmon, 200 boxes ditto, 40 mats shrimps, 10 pkgs. sundries.

The schooner Success, from Russell, arrived in harbour this morning -with a cargo of coals. The schooner Iranhoe, Captain McGregor, arrived from Mongonui this morning, bringing a cargo of three tons gum and ten packages luggage, and eight passengers.—Cruickahank, Smart, and Co., agents. The schooner Kate Grant-was sold by Messrs. Cochrane and Son, at their rooms, this day, for £560. A schooner, supposed to be the Kemlworth from the Fijis, is signalled aB we go to press. The Wonga WoNGA.-Thes.s. Wonga Wonga is to sail for Sydney this afternoon at 4 o'clock. The folio-wing is a list of the passengers in ad dition to those brought from Honolulu: — Mr. R. Eolleston, Mr. and Mrs. Timmins, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Howe, Mrs. B. Clare, Mr. Posth, Mr. Kingston, Mr. and Mrs. Spragg, Mr. Arundel, Mrs. Blythe, Japanese Troupe (8), J. Adams, R. Richards, W. Captain, Mr. Hume, Mr. Purchell, Mr. Paull, Mr. Lennox, and 9 others

ARRIVAL OF THE WONGA WONGA.

The "Wonga. Wonga left Auckland at 2 p.m 7th December, and arrived in Honolulu at 3 p.m. 24th December, having experienced head winds the greater part of the passage. Macauley's Island was passed on the 9th De cember, and Sunday Island the following morning ; the volcano on the latter island was in eruption. The Moses Taylor arrived off Honolulu on the night of the 24th ult., and came alongside the wharf the next morn ing. She was to leave again early on the 28th ult.

The Wonga Wonga left Hdnolulu at 7 p.m. 26th December. On the 9th January, at noon, passed close to Bowdich Island, Savaii Island, at 3 p.m. of the 10th, and Boscowan and Kepple Islands on the morning of the 11th. Moderate N.E. trades were experienced to the equator, since then calms and baffling winds. On the 11th insfc. strong S.W. gale. Sighted Fanal Island and Great Barrier at 3.30 a.m. 13th inst., and arrived in Auckland at 8.30 a.m. same day.

POLICE COURT.

The following is the rota for attendance of Magistrates at the Police Court for the week ending Saturday, January 21, 1871: — Saturday, January 14: S. Kempthorne and

T. B. Kenderdine. Monday, January 16 : Messrs. J, S. Macfar lane and Joseph May. Tuesday, January 17 : Messrs. G. M. Mit ford and H. Morrow. Wednesday, January 18 : Messrs. H. D. Morpeth and J. Newman. Thursday, January 19 : Messrs. J. Naugh ton and L. D. Nathan. Friday, January 20 : Messrs. J. O'Neill and Gk B. Owen. Saturday, January 21: Messrs. Gh P. Pierce and R. F. Porter.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Mails will close as under : — For Wangarei, &c, per Samson, this day, at 5 p.m. For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m., and to morrow at 11 a.m. For Tauranga, via Thames, to-morrow at 11 a.m. For Mahurangi, Warkworth, Oraigeburn, Kai para Flats, Port Albert, and Wharehine, per Lady Bowen, to-morrow, at 8 a.m. For Norfolk Island, per Success, to-morrow, at 11 a.m. For Fiji, per Kauri, to-morrow, at 3 p.m. For Whitiangi. per Agnes, on Monday next, at 3.30 p,m. Note.—Closed mails for letters and telegrams will be made up at this office daily for Tau ranga, overland via Thames. Hours will be notified. Note. —The rates of postage in New Zealand to be charged on correspondence to ths United Kingdom, via Marseilles and Brindisi are as fol lows :—Letters not exceeding half-an-ounce, Is. 3d.; not exceeding one ounce, 2s. 6d.; and so on, Is. 3d. for every additional half ounce, or fraction thereof. Newspapers under four ownces each, 4d. Books and pattern parcels not exceeding one ounce, 2d. ; not exceeding two ounces, 4d.; not exceeding four ounces, 7d.; not exceeding eight ounces, Is. 2d. ; and bo on, Is. 2d. for every additional eight ounces or fraction thereof. S. B. BiSS, Chief Postmaster.

The Evening Star. FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 1871. PROVINCIAL COUNCIL. THURSDAY.

At the meeting of the Provincial Council yesterday, various reports and petitions were received. The motion with refer ence to a reserve for a short railway at the Kawakawa coal mines was debated and adjourned. The motion of Mr. Philips', with reference to grants to Vo lunteers, was carried. The Provincial Engineer's accounts were ordered to be printed. The Government expressed an intention of qualifying the late circu lar to Provincial officers. A return was asked for with reference to the duties of constables in the city. An address to the Superintendent was carried respecting the control and discipline of the Police force. The Licensing Bill was advanced in committee, and the Council adjourned till 1 p.m. to-day.

THIS DAY.

Mr. Creighton asks a question with re ference to the support of the Armed Constabulary in Waikato, Tauranga, and East Coast. Debate will be resumed on the question of the reserve for short rail way at the Kawakawa coal mines. The Estimates will be considered, and the following bills:— Licensing, Education, One Tree Hill Reserve, Education Be servea Management, Harbour Board, Kaipara Bailway, and Hauraki Town Board. Various notices of motion of no great importance are on the business paper for to-day.

PROVINCIAL GAZETTE.

In the Auckland Provincial Government "Gazette," published to-day, there are the customary lists of leases granted or cancelled, and the list of tenders for supplies, as accepted by the Provincial Government, besides the statements of the affairs of several gold min ing companies.

ACCIDENT IN THE STREET.

This afternoon, about two o'clock, a poor little boy was run pver in Queen-atreet, nearly opposite the Union Bank, by a [dog-cart, con taining two females and a child. The two women were driving along at a slapping pace, unconscious, apparently, of anything but their own importance, when the little fellow, who is aged aboub ten years, coming in the way, was thrown down, and the vehicle passed over bis legs. The child was borne away in a barrow, but it is believed that no serious injury has resulted.

The Auckland Eiflo Volunteer Bancl will perform in front of G-overnment House, to morrow, Saturday, at 5 p.m. Programme : March, " 'Tis hard to give the hand where the heart can never be," by McComish ; Qua drille, " Lucia di Lammermoor," by Verdi; Selection, opera, "II Lombardi," by Doni zetti ; Waltz, " The Flower Girl," by God frey ; Maznrka, " Egmont," by Gassner ; Ga lop, " Midnight," by Aug. McComish ; Finale, " God save the Queen."

This evening the annual Parish Meeting will be held in St. Mary's Parish School room, Parnell, at half-past seven o'clock, when a full attendance is desired.

Many mil be interested to know that the elephant, who has made himself so popular, especially with young Auckland, but whose bibulous propensities were an offence to sup porters of the Permissive Bill, has taken his departure. He was safely slung to-day into a barge, making huge outcry at the manner of his removal, and was conveyed on board the G-alatea preparatory to her departure from our shores.

The London correspondent of an Australian contemporary writes : —The legal and police records of the last month have a few interest ing items—one in particular, which has struck dismay to the London jennesse of the fast tendency. This is the refusal of the Middlesex magistrates to renew the dancing licence to the Alhambra in Leicester-square. It appears that a very pronounced dance was nightly given by a French troupe, whose legs, according to the opinion of the police, were pointed a trifle higher than they should have been, and always to the audience. Where upon the magistrates, who have long had doubts on the subject, now became quite convinced that the performance at the Alhambra was'immoral, and thus the ballets, which were the great pride of that establish ment, will have to be given up. Severe as is the blow, and to be regretted as far as the number of employes who will be thrown out of work is concerned, there is, nevertheless, not the slightest doubt but that the magistrates have acted rightly, for the Alhambra, with all its gaiety and apparent well-conducted management, was tolerably notorious as being the largest and the most pleasant rendezvous in London for persons of free-and-easy morals, and although it was a gigantic concern, and a! great many respectable people had invested in it on account of its 20 per cent, dividends, that is no reason why it should have enjoyed an immunity such as is not allowed to smaller places of the kind. But great is the wailing and gnashing of teeth at this unexpected shell. Tattersall's is another instance of the same kind, which, from its fashion and old reputation, has never been placed under the same ban as the betting houses. But betting prosecutions are coming dangerously near it, and I see that the temper of the day will very soon demand its sacrifice. It is only right, indeed —for the nobility ought not to be allowed to ruin themselves and others more than Jack Brown is allowed to do so by patronising a book-list. Indeed, in the extraordinary number of bankruptcies amongst people in good society, we see how the evil has penetrated. To the list of the Hamil tons, the Hastings, and the Newcastles are now added the Earl of Winchelsea, Lord de Mauley, and Lord Mostyn; and if this sort of thing goes on, it will be difficult to find a solvent nobleman.

A call of sixpence per share has been made on the Cape of Good Hope Gold Mining Com pany.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT. Friday.

[Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., li.M.J Judgments toe Plaintipes. —B. N. Jones v. Stewart O'Brien and John M. Lord; £12 13s 4d. Brown v. G. Black more ; £1 12s. Same v. Tyler ; £1 2s. George Blott v. George Gallaher ; £2 2s sd. Assignees of S. M. Green v. S. A. Cameron ;£1 4s. Samuel Campbell v. Chas. Clarke; £16 12s. David Arthur T. Law rence Robertson ; £410s. J. Moore v. Robt. Atkinson; £6 10s Bd. Cases Adjottbned.—North Island G.M.C. v. James Burtt, £10 calls. Henry Elliott v. J. G. Jones, £20 (£ll 13s paid into Court). N. Smith v. William Walker, £8. James Pugh v. Martin McDermott, £12. Defended Oases. —Arthur and Son v. J. Wendell; claim £10 4s.—Mr. Rees for the plaintiff; Mr. Wynn for the defendant. — Judgment for the plaintiffs.—James Beatly v. L. Alpine ; claim £2 6s sd. 9s had been paid into court.—Mr. Thome for the de fendant.—Judgment for the plaintiff for the amount paid into court.

POLICE COURT.—Friday.

[Before J. H. Home and G. B. Owen, Esqs., Justices ] Deunkennbss.—D. Hartley was punished in the usual manner. Merchant SHiPPrsra Act.—W. Williams was charged with having stowed away at Honolulu, and come to Auckland -without paying fare. —John Steuart deposed : I am master of the Wonga Wonga. Prisoner stowed away from this in the Wonga Wonga, and knocked about at Honolulu. I believe the police were after him there. He stowed, away coming back, and we did not observe him till the pilot boat had left.—Fined £5, or to be imprisoned for one month. —Henry King was charged by Captain Brown, of the Dancing Wave, .with riotous conduct and assault on board that vessel at Levuka, on the 23rd of December last. Mr. McGregor, in the absence of Mr. Joy, appeared for the defence, and, on his application, the case wa3 adjourned till the following day. Gaoiebs and Pbisonees Aot.—J. Dumont, alias Henry Langlands, alias F. Smith, was charged with having secreted instruments, for the purpose of aidiag Frederick Plummer, a prisoner at Mount Eden, to escape.— E. Wrixon deposed to haying gone with prisoner to the gaol on the night of the 6th January, and seeing him plant the articles in an ash heap. Prisoner stated they were to aid Plummer to escape.—Bartholomew Lloyd, chief warden at Mount Eden, deposed that on the 9th he accompanied Detective Ternahan and Wrixon to the blacksmith's forge at the gaol, and found the articles produced (two small saws, two fiies, and a key,) in an ash heap. Plummer is a prisoner at Mount Eden. A gang of prisoners work near the place indi cated.—Detective Ternahan corroborated the previous evidence.—Fined £30, or in default three movths' imprisonment with hard labor. Another charge against prisoner was not pro ceeded with.

THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.

News from the States is not of great impor tance. Congress met on the usual day in De cember, and the message was presented. The document is rather lengthy for Gen. Grant— famed for brevity—occupying five columns of small type in the Alta. It is, however, a plainly spoken document, without any attempts at eloquence. But withal, the President is very pointed. He particularly urges the acquisition by purchase of San Domingo, which the last Congress refused to sanction. The recognition of the French Republic is officially declared, and it is stated that while the people of the United States do not think of imposing their ideas of republicanism upon other nations, yet they cannot be indifferent to the growth of those ideas in a country like France. The " Alaba ma claims," as they are called, it is proposed, shall [be tranßfered to the Government for settlement. This is a novel view of the ques tion, and one that appears to meet with favor. He further advocates the free navigation of the St. Lawrence, and the common use of the fisheries. New diplomatic questions with Eng land.

ARRIVAL OF THE 'WONGA WONGA,' WITH THE ENGLISH MAIL.

« DATES TO DECEMBER 13. _ «—_— THE FRENCH SITUATION GROW ING DESPERATE FROM TOURS TO BORDEAUX. RUSSIA'S DEMAND—ENGLAND'S ATTITUDE. FRANCE WILL FIGHT TO THE BITTER END. ♦ The steam ship Wonga Wonga arrived in harbour at 8.30 o'clock a.m. to-day, from Honolulu, with the English mail, and the following passengers for Auckland :—Saloon, Mr. T. Ball, Miss E. Ball, Messrs. J. Knowles, W. A. Hunt, E. S. Bray, J. G. Sterry, S Stuckey, Mr. R. Kaye, mail agent.—Second Cabin, Miss Reynold, Messrs. G. Leaning, J. Harrison, A. Scott, F. German, J. Adams, A. Jacobs. 10 Steerage.—For Sydney and Mcl

bourne : Saloon, Efc. Rev. Dr. Sheil, Rt. Rev. Dr. Goold, Hon. G. Rolfe and wife, M. Rolfe. Steerage, 4. The following is from the Honolulu Adver tiser Extra: — By the Moses Taylor, Captain Floyd, which arrived on Sunday morning last, nine days from San Francisco, we are in receipt of papers from that city to December 15, New York, December 14, and from London up to 13. We are indebted to Mr. Hughes, the gentlemanly purser of the Moees Taylor, for files of the latest papers. Gold at New York on the 14th closed at HOf ; sterling, 9 to S|. The telegrams which come over the French cable only—the two English being still dis abled —are extremely contradictory, but we give them below. St. PeteesbtteO-, Dec. 2.—The Czar warmly congratulates President Grant on his offer of assistance. All the powers have accepted the proposal for a Conference, but the date of the meeting has not yet been fixed. London, Dec. 2.—A special correspondent of the Herald at Versailles, writes on the 28th ulfc., that if the army of the Loire should capi tulate, Paris would be summoned to surrender within three days following. The terms of surrender to be offered are : Regulars and G-ardes Mobiles become pri soners of war j National G-uards and irregulars to be allowed to return to their occupations in private life. The forts, cannon, and muni tions of war to be given up to the Prussians, and the regular garrison to be permitted to march out with the honors of war. If these terms of surrender are refused, bombardment of the forts will immediately follow. Totjbs, Dec. s.—ln au engagement near Potay, 14 miles northwest of Orleans, 20,000 Frenchmen held ground against 60,000 of Frederick Charles' army, but were cut to pieces by the sheik of the enemy. The Prussian"artillery was served with fearful and overwhelming effect. The Papal Zouaves fought with superhuman bravery, but nearly all were killed. The Government appeals to the people of Franco to still further maintain their resis tance, which is certain finally to end in triumph. The army of the Loire is still over 200,000 strong. In another month 800,000 Frenchmen will be in arms. Paris may fall; but the campaign has changed in character, and is fast becoming a detached warfare of large armies, manoeuvring in an open country. France herself is unconquerable. Beelin, Dec. 6. —A letter from the King of Bavaria to the King of Saxony says :—-" The Germans led by the King of Prussia will .cele brate the brotherhood of arms by giving a glorious proof of the importance and power of United Germany. I have negotiated with Versailles to urge the King of Prussia to as sume the title of Emperor of United Ger many, with presidential functions. I am proud thus to take the first Btep in crowning German unity, and hope for your assent and that of other Princes and free towns. London, Dec. 6.—The British Government has given out a contract for sixty batteries of light guns, each of Gatling's mitralleuses, to be made in America. The Russian Government has in its employ ment a number of American workmen in Russia, engaged in manufacturing mit railleuses. There is ample evidence ef other kinds that Russia is preparing for war on a grand scale. Veesailles, Dec. 6.—The French were utterly defeated at Orleans, 10,000 men were made prisoners, and 77 pieces of artillery, in cluding several mitrailleuses ; and four gun boat? on the Loire were captured. Beelin, Dec. 6—The King of Wurtemburg has signed his concurrence with the King of Bavaria and the other German Sovereigns, in the proposal that King William shall assume the title of Emperor of Germany. WLLHELMfeoE, Dec. 7.—The general im pression prevails that the prospects of the restoration of the Emperor are steadily improving. The argument in favor of his restoration is the ruinous consequence to the many poverty-stricken sections of Germany in case of a much longer protraction of the war. London, Dec. 7. —The Tribune cable corres pondent at the headquarters of Prince George says the prisoners look sturdy fellows, and anything but badly fed ; they were hearty, and good fighters, to judge from their expressions. A sergeant bade me " Bon jour," and told me cheerily that every one who in dulged in the anticipation of a speedy capitulation was entirely out of his reckoning. " Food is plentiful," he said, with a laugh, and the programme is, sorties every day and in every direction. London, Dec. 7. —A correspondent at St. Petersburg writes on the 2nd instant, that the warlike feeling prevailing over the whole Empire is like that on the arrival of the Sebastopol news. Gortschakoff's circular created a universal feeling of joy. Notice is given by the Emperor to the reserve corps to hold themselves in readiness, which is considered of great importance. This measure has not been resorted to since the Crimean war. Russia is committed to a bold line of con duct, and is resolved to carry it out in spite of all opposition. It has been announced by the Emperor that forty million roubles -will be devoted to extra ordinary war expenses. FiiOEENCE, Dec. B.—Parliament was opened on Monday by King Victor Emanuel. The King, in his speech from the throne, declared that with Rome, as the capital, the edifice commenced by Charles Albert was crowned, and the freedom of Italy completed it j it was now the task of the Chambers to make her great and happy. "While we are thus happy," he continued, '^two nations, the glorious representations of civilization, are engaged in a horrible struggle. We will persist in our efforts to induce them to end the conflict, and prove that United Italy is an element of order and peace in Europe." In reference to the Pope, he said it was the duty of the nation to secure to the Supreme Pontiff the free exercise of his religious offices, and the maintenance of his relation with the Catholic world. Improvements in the ad ministration of the Government, and the de velopment" of the military and educational, system were promised. Bebiin, December B.—The King of Saxony has signified his acceptance of the proposal made by the King of Bavaria regarding the title of " Emperor of Germany." The North German Parliament has approved

of the Federal treaty with Bavaria. All amendments rejected. The President announced yesterday to the North German Parliament that a note was •eeeived from Bismarck that King William had accepted the title of Emperor of Ger m Protocols and treaties with Baden, Hesse, Wurtemburg and Bavaria had been sane -ICTottbs, December, 9.—The Official Journal announces that the Government has removed to Bordeaux. General Chaussy reports that he fought yesterday against the army of Prince Frederick Charles, and repulsed them along the whole Private letters received in London from Versailles say the German losses before Paris and oq the Loire since the 28th ult. are im mense. Correspondents are forbidden to communicate the truth. A. republioation of official returns show the losses to be over 12,000, with many returns lacking. London, Dec. 9—A dispatch from Gam betta asks the Courier to announce that he had asked an armistice to enable the National Assembly to be elected, and requests that Favre be permitted to leave Paris to consult with his colleagues, and to conduct negotia tions. He admits that he has lost all hope of prosecuting the strugle successfully, and has ne expectation of being able to defend Tours. X,o vbok, Dec. 9. — Le Citoyen, of this city, in an editorial to day, says that further resistance on the part of the French will end in anarchy or the permanent occupation of the country by the conquerers. The inter vention of neutrals would be worse that either anarchy or foreign occupation. The guilt of further resistance would not be on the men of the 4th of September, but upon the coun sellors of the Empire who prevented the Empress presiding, must now meet and make peace with the conquerer. Vienna, Dec. B.—The Porte has called for immediate returns of further regulars that each district can famish. He has also summoned the reserves, and called upon the Naval Council to increase the strength of the fleet. Berlin, Dec. 9. —There was a war riot of a very serious character yesterday which was caused by the resistance of an order drafting men for the landwehr, and the police were unable to quell the riot. The military were called out and suppressed the disorder after using great severity. If the order for drafting married men is carried out it will give an additional force of twenty-five thousand to the army, and is of great importance at the present time for the promulgation of the war, while every day France increases in strength. Versailles, Deo. 10.—The French are assuming the offensive in strong force. They -were repulsed at nightfall, after a day's artillery fight. The Prussian loss was slight, but French prisoners were taken. The French at Ham captured a detachment of Germans with artillery. Lille, Dec. 10.— General De Hencourt arri ved in a balloon from Paris. He says in the fighting on the 30th and 2nd the French were victorious. The Prussian losses were 15,000 prisoners and six guns. Ho states that Paris suffers no privations on account of food. The object of this journey is to insure a concert of movement by all the French armies. Ham and St. Quentin are occupied by the French. New Yoke, Dec. 13.—Smalley tellegraphs to the Tribune from London, that a despatch from Gambetta, on Friday, says that encour aged by the continued resistance of the Army of the Loire, he has resolved to postpone the request for an armistice ; and remain with the army. A despatch from a special correspon dent at Tours, Friday, says that a V onlrance. is more firmly resolved on than ever. Cre mieux and Fournichon were to go to Borde aux that evening. Minister Bancroft writes to Fish that the accomplishment of German unity is bo speedy as to surprise even King William himself. Prior to the war the King only lived in the hope that such an event would some day be accomplished, but Bancroft says the King never expected to see it accomplished in his time. London, Dec. 10.—[Special to the World."] —Bismarck declares that he will not treat with the Tours Government on any considera tion, because it has connived at bad faith, and its officers have broken their paroles. The Paris Government has refused a sum mons to surrender, saying that they will fight to the last. London, December 10.—The Times has re ceived a telegraph from Berlin which says King William will return to Berlin after the capitulation of Paris, even if the war is con tinued beyond that time. . The German terms of peace'are likely to be much more oppressive the longer the French hold out. A newspaper correspondent at Berlin tele graps that Bismarck reiterates his denial that he opposes the bombardment of Paris. It iB reported a Council of War at Versailles has decided to bombard the city. London, December 12.—The German bat teries command every point of Paris. Notre Dame presents as fair a target as did Stras bourg Cathedral. The opening of the bom bardment is fixed for December 19th. It is rumoured that there was fighting at Laon on Monday. . A correspondent with the army of the Loire on the 10th, says Frederick Charles was re pulsed with severe loss during the last three days. Bordeaux, December 13.—The following news is official: — Gambetta writes to the Government under date of the 11th :" I have returned to Tours, having left General Chancey yesterday, con tinuing his efforts to successfully defend the line of the Loire. I think the situation so good that I may go to Bourges to see what can be done with the Second Army." It is reported at Bordeaux that Bourbaki repulsed the Prussians yesterday. London, December 12.—The Eastern Ques tion is again agitated. The Russian Minister at Constantinople is asking further annulments of the Paris treaty. England is taking pre cautionary means to guard against surprise. Bismarck, in a circular to the North Ger man Ambassador, dated December 3, grounds his disregard for the neutrality of Luxembourg on the fact that the Grand Duchy had forbid den the transit of wounded Germans through the territory, had suffered the re-victualling of Thoinville, and had ommitted to stop French fugitives. A telegram from Brussels, says the Ger mans Will immediately occupy Luxembourg as a military necessity. Pall Mall Gazette correspondent credit the statement that the King of Belgium in No

vember assigned Luxembourg to Pru9s|a for Luxembourg-, December 13. —The Patriotic Committee to-day voted a protest against the Prussian charge of violation of neutrality and denying any popular desire for change of al- VIENNA, December 13th. —All the press de nounce Prussia's course towards Luxembourg as arrogant. The Press implores the guaran. teeing powers to rise and repress the insolence which makes all treaties valueless. The London Shipping Gazette deplores the resolution of the French to defend Havre as a wanton destruction of life and property. A railway accident near Barnsley resulted in 14 killed and 20 wounded. Ice impedes the navigation of the Elbe. French despatches say the army of the Loire is leading a forlorn hope in its last struggle for France. The Germans claim continued victories. = , 5> It is reported from Luxembourg that Montmedv is bombarded. Havre) December 13.—The Prussians are in force at Benzeville, 16 miles out. Havre is. .^ defended by a largo force and 350 guns man ned by marines. The population are eager for fight. On Saturday 10,000 troops recon uoitered the enemy and captured 10 Uhlans The Prussians threatening Honfieur were repelled by the troops occupying Poutele- Tl6Tt e'is reported that Trochu has cut through the Pruasion lines. London, December 12.—The crew of the brig Bessie, lost on a voyage from Baltimore to Falmouth, were saved and landed at Penzance. • -» T tr i_ |;' : The barque Ada Gray, from New York to Falmouth, was compelled to throw overboard 425 bags of cargo during a storm at sea. •, Advices from Montevideo to November 15, are received. The siege causes a food scarcity 1 almost amonnting to famine. __ ; The ship Escoesa, from Manilla for_ Cali- ■ fornia, refuged in Shanghae. She was seriously r damaged in the rigging. Commodore Ashbury dmed with the Corporation of Brighton, December 4. _ > Florence, December 13.—The Committee on the bill transferring the capital to Rome, recommends removal before April. New York, December 14. —An enterprise has been started under favorable auspices for s laying a new Atlantic cable ; and by a pub-'i 1 lished communication from George T. Curtis,;.:; | counsel for the company," it seems that they mean business, and do not intend to sell out to rival companies. The name of the company is the " New York and London Direct Tele graph Company." London, December 13.—The French are retreating before Prince Frederick Charles, at Beaugency. Berlin, December 13.—The Queen has re- \ ceived the following dispatch from King William: — "German Headquarters, Tuesday.—After four days' fighting around Beaugency, the French retired to Blois and Tours. Their loss was severe. " Many desertera came into our lines here and at Rouen. " William." METJNG-, December 13.— \_WorU Cable.]— Prince Frederick Charles outgeneraled De :.| Chancey, holding his front constantly engaged while he turned his position, and he now threatens his right flank and rear by sending the Eighteenth Division of the Ninth Corps along the south bank of the Loire, in the direction of Blois. The movement was exe cuted quietly. Since the 7th the Germans have encountered n part of the Fifteenth Corps, between Mont j Vauld and Chambord, and drove them across the river at Blois, and they now occupy posi- v tions commanding the passage of the river at , j that point. .<; The Third and Tenth Corps of the German ' army continues the pursuit of the French towards the south and south-east, but they have not yet proceeded in force beyond Vierzon and Gien. The reported occupation of Bourges is in* correct. Spies and prisoners state that there is a considerable French force at Mert, supposed to be fragments of the Eighteenth and Twon tieth Corps. Letters from Versailles say that eighty battery and siege guns are ready mounted, and that the bombardment will oommence on the 15th. London, December 13, 3 p.m.—Pfalaburg, a stronghold in the Vosges, the siege of which was commenced soon after the battle of Woerth, has surrendered unconditionally. The Prussian troops marched into the place to-day. * . Lille, December 13.—1t is rumored that La Pere has been retaken by the French troops, with 850 prisoners, and supplies, am munition, and provisions for large masses of troops. I All the armies are concentrating here. Tho Mobiles are armed with, new American re volvers. London, December 13th. — It is reported that General Yon Fabric, the Saxon Minister j of War, has been appointed Governor-General of Northern France by the King of Prussia. Brest, December 13.—The French steamer Ville de Paris, from New York, has arrived. London, December 13th.—(Cable to the Associated Press.) — A correspondent at Versailles makes the statement that in a con versation on the political situation Bismarck said that strong efforts were making for the * restoration of the Emperor Napoleon : that a Congress on the Eastern Question would not be held without the French Plenipotentiary: that France had no authority to appoint one just now, and that he would not recognize the authority of men of the pavement to sit among their betters. King William is excessively anxious to re turn to his home, and Yon Moltke laments the intense suffering of the German troops on account of the cold. Carlsbuhe, December 13.—The Baden Chambers opened to-day with an address by the Grand Duke, who said he hoped that with the new reforms Germany might obtain f'S embodiment of the national unity now syn w. lized by the dignity conferred on the King,, « Prussia. j\*' The sanction of the Chambers was asked for provisional laws and financial measures ren dered necessary by the war. The speech concludes with the hope that further burdens may be avoided by the con- • elusion of a durable peace. St. Petersburg, December 12. — \Herald cable.] —Advices continue to be received, con gratulating the Czar upon his action iv regard to the treaty of 1856.

THE EVENING JANUAEY 13, 1871.



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