GREVILLE'S LATEST DESPATCH.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VI, Issue 217, 13 September 1871, Page 2

GREVILLE'S LATEST DESPATCH.

August 15. — A disturbance occurred at ! Strasbourg between the Prussians and the citizens, when a number were killed on both sides. It is reported that there are serious disagreements between the French and German Governments with reference to the Frankfort peace negotiations; the difficulties are likely to lead to complications resulting in the suspension of the Treaty of Peace negotiated at Frankfort. Paris is reported to bein a very excited condition, and a revolt of the army is expected. Rumors are afloat that Macmahon is to be declared Regent, and there is a. general stampede , from; Paris, owing to the belief that troubles are at hand. An Orleanist scheme is said to be ripe for a coup d'etat, with a preposition to make Thiers a permanent Executive. Thiera is consequently very j unpopular. ■ .■< ■■< - ,v. ■ .■.. u ;>' Two fatal cases of cholera have occurred in Paris, and , three cases are reported on. board; of vessels from 1 Constantinople: ■' ' '* Scott's centenary was celebrated in London on the! 15th by a banquet, at which 400 literary men were present. Celebrations at New York and the various American towns -were held on the same day. That at Edinburg was on a most magnificant scale, and an immense succes.