The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-11-21

The I'd and 4th Cavalry divisions were
held in reserve near Epernon. The French
we're driven back to Chateau Neuf and be-
yond. The 1st Bavarian Corps, Won der Tam
commanding, were arrested at Etampes on
their march on Orleans, and forced towards
Ablis, but as the French fell back southwest
ward, the Bavariaus are expected to continue
their southwark movement.
LILLE Nov. 20.-There was fight yester-
dsy in the Department of the Aisne, between
a French force, composed of francs. .tireurs
and Mobiles, and O Prussiau detachment,
moving from Tergny. The French finally
retired in good order. The losses on both
sides we're about equal. There was also an
encounter near MenesseiS, in which the
French were driven back A skirmish near
La Ere is also reported. At Sarcy, November
16, an engagement took place, i'll which the
Prussians lost 20 killed, wounded, aud prison
ers, and 10 francs-tireurs were wounded and
one killed. The Germans threaten au attack
on Neufchatel. The French losses before
Montmedy have been serious.
LONDON, Nov. 19.-(Special to the New
York World. "A telegram from Berlin, dated
yesterday, says that German mail convoy
from Cologne to Sedan was attacked on the
14tb, near Bouillon, by ancs-tireurs, and
was compelled to take refuge in the Bel gisn
territory. On the same day the mail from
Sedan to Cologne was attacked and compelled
to return to Sedan.
despatch from Munich, dated November
II, evening, says that the negotiations that
were carried on at Versailles have been finally
concluded, and the treaties will be signed in
q few days. The constitution of the Bund
hes undergone important notifications, and
Bavaria is allowed to enter the Confederation
on her own conditions.
A telegram from Tours, dated November
Is, states that detachment of Gardes No
biles, belonging to the Army of the Centre,
under General Fierck, which is advancing
from lie Mans along the line of the railway
from that city to Chartres, had reached
Dreux, twenty-five miles southwest of YER
sailles, when they encountered the 18th Dlvi-
sion of the German army. Being outDum-
bered, the detachment fell back upon the
main body. This engagement has nothing
to do with the army of the Loire, which at
the latest advices has fully completed the
turning of the German right, mentioned ia
my despatch of November II.
The German force which encountered the
Gardes Mobiles near DreuX was marching
from st. German to join Won der Tam. 1t
is unofficially reported mere that D'Aurelles
does not propose to make further advance,
but having secured an extremely strong posi-
ton he will await an attack by the combined
forces of Prince Frederick Charles and the
Duke of Mecklenburg He continues to re-
ceive reiDforcements of all arms daily. Yes
terday very strong train of field artillery
and large body of cavalry moved from
Tours to join him. His strength is greater
even than was reported. An official state
ment shows that his army numbers nearly
250, 900 men, with daily increase of 5000.l
Lord Lyons, at Tours, has given the Gov
| ernment to understand that Odo Russell is
instructed not only to demand explanations
on the subject of the new attitude of Russia,
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| tice, which will permit France to hold the
elections. Not one word of news has been
received from Paris since November g.
Colonel Garibaldi, a nephew of the Gene
raj, sis in Lyons, where he has formed new
brigade of volunteers and completed Gam
| betta's staff.
Increased activity prevails at the War
Office in Pail Mall and at the Admiralty in
White Hall.
The Duke of Cambridge has taken up his
quarters at the War Office, and all the Lords
of the Admiralty remain constantly at White
! Hall, and the work goes night and day
preparing for war. meeting will be called
at the Mansion House early next week to
strengthen the hands of the Government in
insisting that Russia shall withdraw her pre-.
tensions, or be compelled to do so. All the
iron clads and a number of wooden vessels
and transports are fitting for sea. state
ment on the condition of the naval service,
coast guard, and pensioners shows that there
are %, 500 experienced sailors who could be
brought into service within a fortnight
Snider breech-loaders are being served out to
the volunteers and regiments.
The large orders received in this city from
Russia foy pig iron, cannon, shot, lead, anti
mony, and copper will not be filed. An Off
cial statement of the strength of the Russian
army on a war footing shows the following
result:-Regular army-infantry 977, 28t
men; cavalry, 6S, 500; artillery, 9S,27S; engi
neers, 25, 760; guns, 1000. Irregular army
Cossacks and troops of the Caucasus
fantry, 80, ia men; cavalry, 143, S92; artillery
1861; guns, 220. Grand total, 1857 ,657.
The Observer says the negotiations for an
aImistice are opened on a basis which pro
misses success. A member of the British Gov
ernment said to your correspondent yesterday
that it was now certain that no combination
of powers could be formed against Russia
Five governments, besides Russia, signed the
treaty of 1856, and all are equally aggrievet
at Russis's violation thereof, but will not ever
write collective note demonstrating against
the violation. France is powerless; Prussis
connives with Russia, and Italy declares sh,
will not join in any diplomatic move
ment against Russia, having gained
the objects of her former alianc
with France and England. There re
mains Austria, and she will address a note t,
Russia, but not to threaten war. In 1867
Won Beust himself proposed the abolition O
the provisions of the treaty restricting sove
reienty in the Black Sea. He is now quit
willing and even anxious to make a still
higher bid for the friendship of Russia.
England will be left alone, should she per
sist in refusing to join congress for the de
cision of Russia's claim. She will not insist