THE SUEZ MAIL.

Tuapeka Times, Volume III, Issue 151, 29 December 1870, Page 3

THE SUEZ MAIL.

[From the " Daily Times " Telegrams.]

The latest dates from London are to November 29th.

The bombardment of Paris was still delayed. The Prussians having completely cut off supplies, are leaving famine to conquer instead of gunpowder.

The " Daily News " correspondent says Paris was provisioned for six weeks longer, and another account says three months. The Prussians say that Paris already shows signs of surrendering. Meanwhile, several small battles occurred during the month, and Thionville, Verdun, and Dijon capitulated.

The' army of the Loire had been recruited, and had assumed the offeiisive. It had several small successes against the Prussians, who, under Prince (Frederick?) Charles, and 150,000 strong, were manoeuvring to surround it. A great battle at Orleans between them was imminent. Another French attack 'in Brittany made a successful skirmish at Dreux on the 17th. Another foice met the Prussians near Amiens on the 25th, when a battle ensued, in which the French were victorious. The Germans, however, rallied, and on the following day they recovered their position. The French then evacuated Amiens. Tn the South, General Werder was threatening Lyons, and had defeated the Irregular Corps under Garibaldi.

London, November 24th. Russia notifies her withdrawal from the Paris Treaty, which neutralised the Black Sea. Lord Granville's reply was

outspoken, firm, and courteous, but condemning the Russian repudiation Austria, Turkey, and Italy join in remonstrating. The English Press and the nation approve of Earl Granville's reply. European telegrams indicate a peaceful solution of the difficulty.

Orleans was evacuated by the Prussians, and occupied by the French.

A grand sortie from Paris was expected in combination with a rear attack by the armies of the Loire and the West.

The Duke of Aosta has been elected King of Spain. November 26th. Russia's reply to Earl Granville is firm, but conciliatory. Earl Granville visited the Queen before summoning the Cabinet Council.

The Prussian Government has asked Parliament for another war contribution of fifteen millions sterling.

A naval engagement took place off Havana, between French and Prussian steamers, in which both were disabled, and put into Havana.

Gambetta has visited the army, urging the soldiers to march to deliver Paris. A new French army is forming at Toulouse.

Garibaldi, on the 12th, surprised 750 Germans at Chatillon-sur-Seine, killing and talcing all.

A Berlin official circular anticipates a peaceful solution, at the same time acknowledging a good understanding between Prussia and Austria.

It is asserted that a fleet of Russian iron-clads are at Nicolaiev. Great enthusiasm prevails in Russia, and large bodies of Russian troops are assembled in the South.

The Sublimo Porte is calling in reserves, declaring to other Powers that it has experienced a painful surprise at the issue of the Russian circular, hoping they will prevent the consummation of any act tending to destroy international relations.

Unreliable reports are current respecting dissensions in the English Cabinet relative to Rxissia.

Prince Gortschakoff repudiates any desire to raise the Eastern question, acknowledges the position of Turkey amongst European nations, and demands the relnoval of all restrictions — thus admitting Turkey to equal rights

The reply of Prince Gortschakoff to Earl Granville maintains the Prince's former position, but states that he is willing to enter upon negotiations. The total bullion in the Bank of England is twenty-two ■millions sterling. The Austrian Ministry has resigned. November 28 th. The next Russian reply is anxiously expected.

The "Times" correspondent at Versailles telegraphs that Prussia proposes a Conference on the Eastern question upon the Hussian note bein<r withdrawn.

The French are massing large forces on the Loire, and a great battle is impending. Sir Roderick Murchison is dangerously ill. A Press telegram from St. Petersburg states that a Conference ha 3 been agreed on to settle the Black Sea question, according to the proposal of the Prussians. A battle was fought near Amiens, lasting all yesterday. The French retreated to a fortress. The Germans claim a victory outside Orleans, and report the French loss to be several thousand at Amiens. November 29th. The French have evacuated Amiens. A battle is progressing at Chateaudun and Montargia. The German right threatens the city of Tours. In Italy, the acquisition of Rome gives trouble to the Government, and a dissolution of Parliament is expected. The disposal of the Pope gives great perplexity. The delay in proclaiming Rome as the capital of Italy has also occasioned much distrust.