Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-07
FOREIGN NEWS.


LONDON, ecw6-lO a. m.-Tho TRANSMITS
sion of the Presidents Message and Boutwell, S
report eastward is just concluded, and the ce-
BILE line will now be able to accommodate other
business.
The telegraph llues connecting with Orleans
gave out Sunday, ard lines communicated With
Tours we're cut by Prussian cavalry Monday
afternoon. Communication with Tours, CHIEF
~ by couriers, however has been re established.
The losses OF the Germaus have been exag-
gerated.
Minister Wsshburn's secretary writes from
Paris that according to his information the
French had been beaten at all points but one,
and the end is apparently near at hand.
The capitulation OF Paris within three weeks
is looked for. H.
There have been no cases of starvation re-
ported although provisions arc scarce and dear
Orleans was surrounded by Prussiaus Sun
day, and it is probable that great battle is
now progressing there.
LONDON. Dec, 6.-The feeling OF insecurity
caused y,the demand of Russia relative to
the Paris treaty has almost entirely vanished.
1t is renorted by teegrams f;om Alexandria
that the Khedive OF Egypt will be prepared
within few days to arm 100000 men with
breech-loaders. .....>
Sr. PETERSBURG c.6,-Immediately after the
publication of Gortschokcf' s note to Granville
private subscriptions were opened here Tor the
purpose Of building fee 10 operate Oh the
Black Sea.
The Repier Ungsblte, Government lncssen-
ger and official newspaper, published all edl
tcriai saying the scheme was not necessary as
the detences were secure and this was time
of peace. 1t is understood that the subcrlp
-. cd hu ha
ment.
LONDON, Dec. CA dispatch from Con-
stautinople announces that the Sublime L orte
has signifcd his willingness to accept confer
ence for the settlement CT he questions
raised by Russia relative relating to the
Black Sea provided discussion is confined
exclusively to this topic.
ToURs, Dec 9th, evening. -ThcGoVerDment IL
ia receipt Of Mu1cron's dispatches from Pala
dimes. lie announces that his retreat was
ia good order. lie lost neither nu-
pitious or provisions.
There is much dissatisfaction with the Gen
erat for having evacuated Orleans, aud III or.
der to give him an opportunity to defend HIM
self, the minister of war has charged three
commissioners to inquire into the matter:
A great number of citiz.ns have lett Tours,
fearing an attack by the Prussians.
Most OF the journals have also been removed
to places of safety. The Government, hoWey
er. has thus far eviuced no intention of leaving.
Another balloon from Paris has lately landed
in this neiehborhood. l. brought dates from
the beieaeued city to the 4th instant. The
news received previously OF the favorable state
of affairs ia fully confirmed Carrier pigeons
sent from Tours with messages OF the Govern
ment were arriving regularly.
The cold continued intense. The river
Seine was iul OF floating ice. The morale OF
of the troops was excellent. The Mobiles and
National guards fought bravely 10 the sorl:s
on the 29:b and 30th OF November. The
troops are actively employed in heathini eZer'
else.
Trochu had published several war bulletins,
giving the Psrsians the latest news. he says
on the "a Instant the Prussaus attacked the
French positions at Viiers and Champlgpy,
but after severe fight lasting seven hours,
we're compelled to tall back without accom-
plishing their object. Subsequently thePrus'l
ans renewed the attack at Ncgent, but with 10
better success.
% the right Of the 81 General Ducrot bi
youacked at Vinccnnss. Up to that tlmo he
hadI taken about AGO prisoners.
DRESDEN, Dec. 5-Evening. The King Of
Saxopy has received telegram from Prince
George, to the effect that the enemy, retired
the .iav before behind Marne, and that iuF-
Their offensive movements on the part OF the
besieecd were impossible. He gives the total
loss OF the Saxons 10 the late engagements es
follows: officers 76; rabk and file 3 100.
The city of Orleans was evacuated by the
French at We o. clock this morning.
LILLE, Dec 5-Evenipg.- esterday Two
Prussian cficers appeared before the to"n ni
Peronue in the department OF SomiDc, aoa te
mapded its surrender. They alleged that
Prussian army corps was cneamped lmmcui
a!ely 10 the rear Of the town. They were
promptly arrested aph locked UP.
The railway to Albert will BE- restored at
once. .-.. ....
A great movement of troops is in Progress
here.
LONDON, Dec. 6.-The occupation OF Or
cans by the PressiaDsi is confirmed.
Tours, Dec. 6-Gen. PaIiadincs rctreated
from Orleans, with force believed 20 be 2OO, OOO
strong. He had 500 cannon. The Govern
meut authorities wished him to remain at Or.
leans and receive the Prussian attack, but they
gave way TO the General s.oplnlon that the
place was ,untennablc. ..s.-g -
Subseou emily he General fought 10 the u
most but was powerless to effect anything.
At bali-past eleven: the Germans: demanded
the evacuation of the city, threatening to bonn
bsrd it in case of refusal. The .Prusslans Cap
,ured but few prisoners, and 20 ammunition.
Specie Shipm