The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-10-24
France.

TOURS, October 23-It is understood that
on Friday last England submitted here,
and at Berlin. proposals for an armistice.
Great hopes are entertained of the result.
Tours, October 23.-Thiers has not left
Paris yet. he awaits a safe conduct from
the Prussians.
Tours, October 23.-Great hopes of peace
are excited by the Intervention of England
the Government here is eager for peace on
almost any terms.
VERSAILLES, October q, VIA. BERLIN
General WeIIich has occupied Chartress.
All quiet around Paris.
French deSerJers from Metz come over
the lines in large numbers
Tours, October 23.-An important action
is reported in the forest Of PetreOut. The
French scouts, belonging to the Ardrehe
battalion, and Fraucs-tireurs, of Caen,
behaved with much gallantry. The Prus-
sian force, consisting of cavalry, Infantry,
and artillery, was reppulsed with a loss of
one:hundrsd killed. Our casualties were
severe, the commander of the troops be-
ing among the wounded.
MARsEILLEs, Oct. 23-Referring 10 the
popular Will, EsquirOs' continuous acts
as Prefect OF MarseiIles In the expulsion OF
the Jesuits from the city, are revoked.
BEsANCoN, Oct. 23.-There was heavy fight
ing to-day between Very and EscuSsy,
from in the morning until night. The
result is not known. It is reported that
the Z0uaves and the troops of the Vosges
distinguished themselves by vigorous bay
Onet charges
MoNTGRAss, Oct. 23.-Evening.- There
was an engagement yesterday near FOn-
tainebleau. The Franc-tireurs killed forty
Uhlans and captured a large number Of
horses.
Yesterday constant cannonading In the
direction Of Paris was noticed.
Tours, October 23.-The Monneatg. an.
nounces to-day that Bourbaki, with $1,000
men, is going 10 A-uniens.
Large Tei0fOrc6mGHtS have arrival frOun
the South and the marine infantry and
gunners al coming here from TouIJn.
The National Guards at Lyons are con-
stantly drilling and exercising
A large number of troops will be sta
toned In camp near this city. All will
oughly drilled In their use.
The War Department are. collecting
enormous stores OF provisions and muni-
tionS. The c1tiZens of Tours have also
been warned to provide themselves with a
plentiful supply of the necessaries of life.
The Minister OF War has dispatches
| from Paris up to the 18th reporfinq that
| sorties continue frequently, and the enc
my suffers heavily from Them, and are
! compelled TO Keep on the alert day and
night. The Prussians, thus harrassed are
beginning to suffer from constant ex-
| posure.
| TOURS, October 23-The Ca9,st5t,,t5o,7e
] prints report OF the mediation of Eng
/ land, and says thereis now reason to hope
| for peace. 1t adds that as soon as an ar.
mistiee is concluded, elections for the Con.
| SL1LQLlOBdA AsScI4Dly Will EG ordered.
| The journals contain The foIIovginC note
| inspired by the Government:
"We may affirm thGt the Government
in no case viii accept peace hunfIiatIns
TO France. IL will remain firm in its re
lection OF ali propositions for the dfsmem
Derment OF France, and is prepared for al
sacrifices to save the national honor In.
vasion has not prevented an ORGANIZATION
for the defense of the country On a form
liable SCALE We have at divers points
which 1t would be tmprudent to mention
excellent troops, well armed and equipped
and ready to move at any given moment
! and will soon appear"
In corroborattOn of the above IL may b
| stated. on the best authority that tvTt
armies, already commanded and com
move forward. Further details cannot b
given, but events will soon prove the trutl
OF these statements.
ToURs, October 23.-Keratry started to
. | day for Brittany. to assume command G
the forces of the West.
| A number of Uhtans have arrived @
| Beaugeny, to the CONSERVATION of tn
| peasants.
1t is understood the Papat NuncIo wa
detained four days at Versailles, and wa