The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-12-08
THE WAR,
LAST NIGHTS DISPATCHES.

THE CRISIS IN FRANCE-FURTHER CONCERNING
DE PALADINEs' DEFEAT DIsNIAY AT THE
NEWS FROM oRLEANs-THE END AT HAND.
LONDON, Dec. 6.-(Special to the New York
W0rtd. )-The English government has given
a contract for sixty batteries of eight guns
each of Gatling's mitrailleuses, to be made in
America
The Russian government has in its employ
a number of American workmen, engaged in
manufacturing mitrailleuses.
Tours despatch of the 9TH says the Ger
man forces engaged in the battle of yesterday
north of Orleans embraced the united armies
of Frederick Charles, the 3D., 9th, and 10th
Corps under the Duke of Mecklenburg, one
Bavsrian corps, and two infantry, and two ca
valry divisions, $50, 600 men in all. The French
force consisted of six corps, aggregating
160 600 men, but were deficient in cavalry.
The combat ended with repulse on Sunday
1t commenced on Thursday, and continued
with varying successes during Friday and
Saturday but on Sunday the successes of the
Germans were great, though purchased at
equally great cost.
Tours, Dec. 6.-General Paladines re-
treated from Orleans with force belived to
be 900 strong. He had five hsndred
cannon. The Government authorities wished
him to remain at Orleans and receive the
Prussian attack, but they gave way to the
BILE. Subsequently the General fought to the
utmost but was powerless to effect anything.
At half-past II the Germans demanded the
evacuation of the city, threatening to bonn
bard it in case of refusal. The Prussians
captured but few prisoners and no ammuni-
ton.
The official reports of the battle near Or
leans show that the Prussians attacked each
corps darmee separately, in greater force,
ha 1aft Of of fba
Loire, and turning Orleans, so as to render
the evacuation of the town necessary.
GamSetta has issued circular to the pre-
fects, saying that the situation of the army is
good, that heavy reinforcements are arriving,
and the forward movement will soon be re-
sumed. The opposition are attempting the
circulation of false rumors, to discourage and
demoralize, but their assertions may be con-
fidently denied. Yesterday the right wing of
the Army of the Loire had successful en-
gagement with the Prussians near Montargis.
The Prussian projects of departments occu-
pied by the invaders have issued decree
that all men between the ages of Is and 40
will be considered prisoners of war, and that
they will be shot if they endeavor to escape
In spite of this decree great many manage
to escape to the French lines, aided by the
people, where they enlist in the French ranks.
There are no signs of the Government leav-
ing Tours.
Tours, Dec 5.-(Special to the New York
World THE direction the French army has
taken is not stated, but is believed to be
toward Glen. In the fighting of the last
three days the French covered themselves
with glory, but fate was adverse. In the
engagement of the Sd, at Patay, 20, 900 French
held their ground against GO, 600 of Frederick
Charles army, but they were cut to pieces by
shells. The German artillery was served
nj haIro he
Papal Zouaves fought with superhuman
bravery. Nearly all were killed. The Gov
ernment appeals to the people of France to
still maintain resistance, which is certain,
finally, to end in triumph. The army of the
Loire is still over 10000 strong. During
another month 800, 600 Frenchmen will be in
arms.
BERLIN, Dec. 6.-The bankers of this city
on the Sd inst. paid in thirty-foRr millions OF
the new loan of one hundred millions, re-
Gently authorized by Parliament. They an
nounce their readiness to take seventeen mil
lions more.
The BeyIiner Kreus Zetung of to-day sayl
the Chambers will probably be convoked OF
the 18th.
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 6.-Immediatel,
after the publication ofGortschakoffs 8 note K
Granville private subscriptions were opened
here for the purpose of building a feet 3,
operate on the Black Sea. The Regier Un
ous6ote Government Messenger), oficia
newspaper, published an editorial saying tn
scheme was not necessary, as the defense
were secure, and this was time Of peace.
is understood the subscriptions have beel
prohibited by the Government.
MUNICH, Dec. 6.-The King of Bavari
sent note to King William inviting him to as
sumo the title of Emperor of Germany. Th
assent of the authorities in the ether State