The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-10-19
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Especial 10 Independent by western Union Telegraph
LONDON, Oct 1.-THE official report of the
French commander at Orleans says the fight
WAS desperate. A flank movement compelled
our retreat, which was done in perfect order
The details of the battle before st. Quentin
saws the French showed great heroism, and
still hold the place. The terrible fire of the
French from Fort Montvallien has swept the
country for 6 kilometers. The Prussian works
on the north we're destroyed, and the Prus-
SANS we're driven back to Bonneville, on the
east, to point miles east of Viennes.
The Prussian circle around Paris is said to
be expanding instead of contracting.
The PruSsians report that mutiny is immi-
nent among the French ut Metz.
LONDON, Oct. H.-Confrmation has been
received Of the success of BaZaine's Sortie.
He burned five villages and captured large
herds of cattle.
Tours, Oct. l4-Gambetta issued a pro-
clAmation announcing a victory in front Of
Paris. He exhorts the other provinces to do
their duty rs Paris has done.
Garibaldi has been interviewed by the
Herald's correspondent, who writes that Carl
baldi came from Caprera in a fishing smack
and that he will remain with the French TO the
last. He asked, why America does not send
aid to the French7
A dispatch from Hague says a row occurred
" u.
that he was going TO declare war on Prussia.
The majority of the people side with the
Crown Prince.
LONDON, Oct. l5.-Deserters from Metz re-
port bread and salt entirely exhausted. Other
provisions are plenty.
Ten trains OF cars carrying provisions to
the camp before Paris passed MOselle re-
Gently.
The Prussians occupy the nights at Sois-
sons. They are also in force at Muley.
No official news has been received from Or
leans to-day, though il was generally under
stood that there was sharp fighting there yes
terday.
The French made strong reconnaissance
a Few days since. After short conflict the
PruEsians were driven off.
Gan@s:ldi has arrived at Beausecou.
Bourbskis has been appointed 10 the COM
mand near Orleans.
Bismarck continues to insist on the cession
of Alsace and Lorraine. Favre says the ma
ton shall perish rather than accede 10 such
terms
Tours, Oct. l5.-Baznine has escaped from
Metz and IL marching with full force 10 the
relief Of Verdun.
The PTussians were driven from BayueX
and ChaiiOns on tho 18th by heavy recon.
noitering party. supported by the guns of the
fortilicatiuus.
BERLIN, Oct. l6.-A special TO the Tribune
says Burnside has returned from his second
visit 10 Paris. He carried suggestions from
Bisinnsck representing tie terms Of an arms
tco. He made no headway, as the Paris Gov
ernment were determined To continue the war
LONDON, Oct. lG.-Bazaine is at Thionvili,
ana Is organizing a movement. He holds the
lines at MeZiers and Navange. Much ALARM
Is felt at Saarbrucken. Treaves and Forbach
LONDON, Oct. 17.-Yhe French fleet is agair
assembling off Dunkirk. sdundron in tn,
North Sea is accompanied by fiat -bottomet
boats. The Germans apprehend danger.
The Duke of Macklenbergreports the capit
ulaton OF Soissons, and the taking of 4 ,0OI
prisoners. The Prussian army was to ente
the city yesterday.
The Prussians are still at Meuse. but il
small force.
The opening shots of the Prussiau BON
bardment Of Paris were fired from Bellevill
on Friday
ToUHs, Oct. T.-Nothing official has ye
been received from the armies contruntinl
each other near Fcrte. A battle IL imminent
The balloon that left Paris at 7 o clock thi,
morning with passengers and sacks Of mai
arrived here at o'clock this evening and re
ports Paris as still courageous. battle oc
CURED on Saturday, the 10Th, outside the walls
in which 5000 Prussians were killed.