The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1870-11-08
THE WAR.

line of communication between Amicns
and Rouen. They were beaten off with
out accomplishing their object.
There was slight skirmish at Nor
merle yesterday, in which the French
were successful. Some houses were
burned from the artillery fire. The
Prussians were at last driven from the
field with the loss of one gun.
The Times has telegram describing
the scenes around Metz at the time of
the surrender A frightful storm had
ragged for several days all over the north
of FraLce. The entire country was un-
der water and everything was literally
drowned out The telegraph lines were
prostrated in all directions. 1t is said
that the interior of Paris shows less
change than might be expected. Here
and there few large jewelers. and dra-
per's shops are closed, beyond this
nothing extraordinary is noticeable.
The French press is trying to per
suade the people that there is extreme
suffering in Prussia on account of the
war;
Late advices from Algeria report that
the rebellion has been suppressed and
all is quiet.
Especial to the N. Y. Herald.]
LONDON, October 29.-The States oi
Germany (Northern and Southern) are
said to have agreed to name King Viii
liam Emperor.
The spoils captured at Metz include
5000 guns, 4O,000,000 French war funds
and 20,O00,00o of French civil govern
ment debt funds.
Tours, October 29-Owing to the
rumor of Bazaine's capitulation, Minis
ter Gambetta has issued acircular to the
Perfect, saying, | have received from
all sides grave reports, the veracity O
which, in spite of all efforts cannot be
established officially. 1t is said Metz
has capitulated. If so, it is well tha
you have the opinion Of the Govern
ment on the matter. Such an even
could but be the result of crime, the
authors should be outlawed. BE con
vinced, that whatever may arise, taxi
courage, In this epoch Of rascally ca
pituiations, there exists one thing which
neither can nor will capitulate-th'
French Republic.
BERLIN, October 30.-The King tele
graphs as follows to the Queen:
VERSAILLES, October 29-The defea
of the two hostile armies which recent.
marched against US warrants me in con
ferring on our two commanders, Frit.
and Frederick Charles, the batons d
Field Marshals. the first instance of sucl
appointments in our family history.
[Signed] WILLIAM.
PROCLAMATION ISSUED AT TOURS.
Tours, October 3O.-A Governmen
Council was held last night. 1t LASTED
till late hour. The following procla
nation was issued this morning:
French Republic-Liberty Equality
Fraternity Proclamation to the Frencl
People-Frenchmen! Raise your spir
its and resolution to the fearful heigh'
of the perlls which have broken on tbs
country.
1t still depends on us to mount above
misfortune, and show the world how
great people may be who are resolved
not to perish, and whose courage in
creases in the midst of calamity. Met,
has capitulated A General on WHOM
France counted has Just taken away
from the country in its danger NOR,
than a hundred thousand of its defen
ders.
Marshal Bazaines shas betrayed us. H,
has made himself the agent of the mar
of Sedan, and an accomplice of the in
vaders, and regardless of the honor ol
the army of which he had charge. H,
has surrendered without making a las
effort 10000 fighting men, 10000 woun
ded men, guns, cannon. and the strong
est citadel of France-Metz.
We are ready for the last sacrifices
and in the face of enemies whom every
thing favors, let us swear never to give
up so long as there remains an inch oi
sacred soil under the soles Of our feet
Let us hold firmly the glorioas banner
of the French Republic. Onr cause is
that of justice and of right. Europe
sees it. Europe feels in the presence OF
so many unmerited misfortunes sponta
neously, receiving from rs neither invi.
tation nor encouragement, that she is
moved, and she begins to act.
No illusion is now. left us. No lon
ger languish and grow week, and let us
prove ourselves maintain our honor, in
dependence, integrity, and all that makes
country proud and free.
Long live the Republic, one and indi
visible!
LSigned] cKEnlEux,
GLAIs,
* BEsAIN,
.GAMBETTA,