The south-western., 1870-10-12
FROM EUROPE.


from the payment of 100000 francs levied by the
Prtlssans.
A squad of Prussian husssrs was attacked on the
night of the 7h through the reachery OF the inhabi-
tans of the village of Ahlies. The town after.
wards burned by the Prussians as punishment Nu-
merous bodies of French have since been dispersed in
that neighborhood. s.
A large Bavarian force is south OF clamps.
A village at the north of Paris, which was deserted
on the approach of the Germans is repopulated again.
Tours Oct. 10, via I.ondon.-During sitting OF the
Government a crowd gathered in the court, the head
of prefecture displaying the French and American
flags Garibaldi was vociferously cheered and made
speech expressing belief in the roaching redemp-
tion of France. He looks healthy but not sturdy. In
subsequent address to the rationale garde he an
nounced that he command all volunteers in the
French service.
1t is understood that battle is imminent near
Tours The Prussians returned in force The French
with a considerable army will meet them.
Tours s full of volunteers and conscripts from the
SOUTH
Gambetta is displaying great ability and energy.
Journals of legitimate procvities condemn adjourn
ment of election. Other journals applaud the measure
All euogize Gambettas enterprise and courage in eav
ing Paris he did.
BERLIN Oct H. -Of6cial-Governtnent of Prussia
declines to recognize present Government of France
but will not restore Bonaparte.
LONDON, Oct. 1.-THE Chinese Government declines
buildings in Pekn are destroyed
The Prussan Government informs the powers that
Paris threatens hold out until starved out in that
event hundreds of thousands must die. Prussia will
be unable feed Paris single day after captulaton,
as there is nothing edible within days march 0i
Paris, nevertheless Prussia must prosecute the war
Those holding power in France answerable for the
results.
Tours, Oct. ll.-Nothng from Paris for two or
three days.
1t reported that Garbald will take his volunteers
into Vosges @
It is understood fighting will be resumed to day near
Orleans . = =E ~
The scene of battle at Artenay yesterday only
three hours by rail from Tours. The people il"
dgnant that the 9Th corps was not reinforced from
posts here. ~ @- a#-2 - #
Gen. Bonrlaki has been summoned to Tours to an
swer the charge of leaving his post to visit England
| Count de Palika0 offers his services to France.
| Tours Oct 10, midnight.-The Minister of Wai
has the following from the commander of the 18th
corps dated Orleans this evening At o'clock this
morning the Prussans attacked our forces at Arte
nay and after sharp fight the Prussians occupied the
position. Gen. Regan, with five regiments and -four
batalions and artillery, reinforced the French After
fighting until PM we were compelled to fall back
into the forest which is still held and will be held
any price. The enemy were greatly superior in mum
/ bers.
LONDON, Oct. 1l-Metz advices are to Sunday
Weather very unfavorabIe. Firing from the works
steadily maintained Much sickness in town. Prus
slams took 1000 prisoners in the last encounter. Many
| Prussiau wounded removed.
BERLIN Oct. lit is stated that Bismarck replied
Lord Lyons that, while glad to make peace
proposition will he entertained for moment.
LONDON, Oct. ll.-Margaret Waters, the notorious
baby farmer hung and died protesting her limo
cence. .-# 81
| Five French iron clads passed Dover eastward.
Garibaldi advises the people Of Nice to discontinue
agitation at present it only embarrasses the Frenc
struggle against Prussia. !.
Tours, Oct ll.-Another body Of Prussiar prison
I ers arrived.
Gambetta's balloon brought $500 letters.
The Prussians shot all the Franc tiereurs this j
one reason why they carry the black flag.
! Papers announce the death of Frederick Charles
1t requires large fore to protect prisoners from h
indignation of the people.
! MADRID Oct. ll.-Senor CASTILLO, addressing the
French delegation affirmed that the sympathy of the
! Spanish people decidedly with the French Re
public.