The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-09-30
THE WAR.
LAST NIGHTS DISPATCHES.

The Times of this morning has special dis
patch giving the following intelligence: On
Tuesday last, September %, the French made
another sortie from Metz. The forces con-
sisted of cavalry and artillery, and were pro-
tected by the guns of Forts Quinten and Bottles.
The French advanced to Ars-fe-Queux, where
the Prussians were encountered and another Sc
we're conflict ensued, which resulted in the de-
feat Of the French, though they carried off
their wounded dead and all the Prussan pris-
oners they had captured. The village was
burned by shells.
The French garrison of Strasburg have
been removed to Rastadt, in Baden, as pr-
soners of war. The Prussians have already
occupied the town and citadel, and the bridge
to Kehl has been restored by pioneers.
At nine O'Clock the mayor and municipal
authorities of Strasburg proceeded to Nun
delsheim. At half past ten the garrison laid
down their arms, and at eleven O'Clock the
Prussians, together with the Baden troops,
had occupied all the public places and build
ings. The Prussian generals are to formally
enter the city to-day. Three batteries have
been established at Place de Kleber.
LONDON, Sept. 29.-TSpecial to the New York
Times. II have it from well-informed quarter
that the pressure brought to bear upon the English
hand and deputations from the radical party on the
other, is producing an effect upon the government.
which is likely to depart from its policy of alb
The working classes favor determined effort to
stop the war; 1t is curious to that while the
married men OF the city are against interference,
all military and naval men are loud in their ex-
pressons Of indignation because no effort is made
by England to save France from ruin.
A correspondent, writing from Hamburg, the
9th, states that reserve corps of so 000 men passed
through Frankfort this week, to reinforce the Prus-
sian armies. Typhus fever is prevalent in German
hospitals. The wounded are being removed from
contagion.
LoNDoN, Sept % 9-[Speclal to the New York
Times The Pail Mail Gazette this evening
tains a letter from an American surgeon who,
from the initials seems to be DIR. Sims, inclosing
a translation of protest, drawn up by French
officers, against captulation at Sedan, signed by
claim that they ought to have sat in council on
that step; but state that they have been kept in
was intended they would have opposed with all
their energy surrender unexamped in history.
BERLIN, Sept 29-The negotiation for the entry
of the South German States into the northern con-
federation have failed. Delbruck has returned
from his mission.
Trbune.l- popular appetite for conquest is in
creasing, but Trustworthy accounts from head
sincerely desirous for peace.
Tours, Sept. 29.-It is announced that dis
patch balloons will be sent from Paris daily.
Advices received to-day from the capital
report successes for the besie ged in various
minor movements around the city. The Mo-
bile Guard behave extremely well under fire.
The removal from Tours is no longer talked of.
The following dispatches have been received
by the Ministers:
ORLEANS, Sept. 29.-The enemy, who yes
terday was at Cercottas, the first station on
the railway north of this city, appears to be
retiring. 1t is believed news of a serious
check near Paris occasions their retreat.
BELLEGARD, Sept. 28.-lt is reported that
Pithiviers has been evacuated by the Prus-
slams, who have withdrawn in the direction OF
Etampes.
NEMoURs, Sept. 28.-At Chapelle la RENE,
the Prussian post was captured by Francs
tireurs. After the departure of the latter the
Prussians returned to the place and burned
| some dwellings and exacted contribution of
| ten thousand francs.
-treurs also captured a convoy of
munitions on the way to the PruSsian forces
| in the neighborhood.
! MEzIEREs, Sept. 80, via London.-An
armstce has been concluded with the Prus-
sian forces around this town, and will prob
| ably be continued until October7.
Verdun is besieged, but the Prussians have
| made no strong demonstrations against the
| place.
| LYONS, Sept. 23-[Special to New York Sun. J.
| The Southern League, or independent association
of the different southern departments of France,
| is growing stronger every day, and formidable
army will be organized before long, with Lyons and
| Marsees as central points. There is no mob in
this city, and perfect order reigns under the red
| flag.
| bune. Prince Frederick Charles reports himself
| permanently established at the chateau of Corny-
Johannstein. The main depot is at the same place.
! The condition OF the troops is greatly improved.
| The weather is warm and dry, and the troops are
| settled in good quarters. The French have COM
| pleted a new redoubt between st. Quentin and
| Plaffeville and also additional intTenchments in
| side the fOrthcations. Besides the troops in the
city Bazaine's army is encamped in four different
places.
| There is large encampment on the eastern slope
of St. Quentin; :Qnd, in the valley between Metz
| and Forts Embarodene and Quentin; third, at the
foot OF Fort ST. Julien, and fourth in the rear OF
| the railway sheds and workshops.
Tours, Sept. 29-I Especial to New York Herald
| -Advices from Paris to the 25th inst, have been
| received. 1t is reported that the success of the
| French ON the previous day produced a favorable
impression. Heavy losses TO the Prussians are re-
| ported
LONDON, Sept. 29.-[Special to the New
York World. by the recent successes of the
French troops around Paris the circle of the
German investment has been shattered at two
points, and repelled to a distance varying from
three to six miles, and the French have occu-
pied the positions taken in strong force.
The Hungarian government, fearing the con-
sequences Of Russia's demonstrations against
Austria, insists upon cooperation, or at least
the absolute neutrality of Austria in the hos
| tilities between Russia and Germany.
1t is reported that Russia, supposed to be
threatening Turkey, has really offered to pro-
tect her against any attempts of the Pacha OF
Egypt at independence.
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