The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-10-20

uyluX LII All
Alta late hour last evening, the Prussian,
had pushed south to Beaugong and Meung
beyond Orleans, and it is feared that the
Rapal Zouaves have heen ssFIVaRded and
captured. Other French troops in thu
neighborhood are in good position and heav,
achievements were sent them during thu
night. 1t is reported that some heavy guns
also, have gone forward from Baueges.
The troops at Eeaugong and Mung, are
composed chiefly Of National guards and
Mobiles, and are determined to resist to the
last. In view Of the urgency of the case,
Garibaldi left Tours this morning, for the
field. There ls a great movement hereof the
Franc-Tyrcur s. Troops of all kinds. are
pushing TO the front with despatch.
LArER-MB PRUssIANs HAVE TAKEN
- ORLEANS. -,
Tours, Oct. Official 1ansis tom
Burgundy state that the Pfussans entercd
Orleans last night. The French forces arc
on the left hank of the place. They re-
ceived, to-day, heavy rcinforcemcnts, includ-
ing ten batteries of field artillery. %
No news received from Paris today. "
DETERMINED 10 RETALIATE.
The government has repeated its determin-
alton - retaliate for all Pmsian strocities.
IL the municipal sastkorities Of Ablis are
executed, an:eslual number Of RUSSIAN pris-
oners will be shot. 81 =.
i,GARRALDI WILL NOT TAKE THEFf1lD
at present. His health is quite delicate, and
he will require season of rest before engag-
ing in active service. q II u1E
sURRENDER OF sTRAsBUEG OFFICIAL Ac-
7..-.r-7. COUNTS. -.rtF ! !.
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surrender Of Strssbarg are just published
here. Eleven hundred guns, l., 600 clssse-
pots, three tons Of ammunition, and Fifty To-
comotives Of the Paris & Strasburg Railroad
fell into the Prussian hands. Carpenters,
ma>ons and other laborers Of the city, have
been impressed 10 repair the Notifications.
LATE ADvICEs FROM THE ARMY BESID;ING
up to Thursday last, say the Russians had
burnt twenty small villages in that neighbor-
hood, and executed 80 peasants for carrying
On an illicit warfare. asE
r BAZAINE's SOLDIERS
were said to be greatly dissatisfied with the
situation and had counselled a surrender.
THE STEAM SHIP HERMANN
has arrived at Bremen in safety. Her Off
GERS report no blOckaders in sight on the
coast and no French cruisers were encU,n-
tered ON the voyage.
FRUssIAN DEFEAT.
TOURS, Oct. 12-The Ministry has just
the following news Of an important
French victory. The courier who brought
the intelligence was permitted to pass through
the Prnsian lines: a hattie occtlsed Friday
the 9Th inst, between Fort Mont Valerien
and St. Cloud, on the west side II: Raris.
The French under Gcn. Dncnt having
made sortie in force, the Prussians were
defeated and forced to retreat to
Versailles, entirely surrendering the position
hey had lately occupied, and from which
Paris. ~
PRUssrAN ATROCITIES.
Advices from various parts Of Fr,nce re-
peat the statements that the Russians are
the greatest atrocities on help
less towns. Where the Franc Tyrcurs gain
advantages the Russians have not only seized
authorities Of towns and demanded restitu-
ion for the captured Prussians on pain Of
Heath of tho authorities. and the burning Of
he towns, but have alsOcxacted that the Franc
ryreurs themselves be delivered up for exc
,Ition. In view of this frightful state Of
lfiairs the government is reported u have
gain brought the subject to the attention of
he Prussian military authorities as well as
o the Foreign Ambassadors to France.
COLOSSAL BOMBS.
COLOGNE, Oct IA writer in the Frank
ort Gazette, has seen colossal bombs holding
10 pounds of powder going forward To
Paris.
so NEWS FROM NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
GAINED OVER Ii, 900 rRUssIANs.
Tours, n,ifnight-No news from Or
cans or Choteauders, whether reinforce
nents were sent last night. Much anxiety is
manifested. agg-
Gen. Cambrids reports having gained u
advantage over II, 0W Russians
,car Bruyers. q EE
OF PARIS MOMENTAEll.Y
BERLIN, Oct. 1.-THE obstacles to the
conveyance and planting of Fr,Issian siege
rlns are 80 for overcome that canOnade he
orc Paris may lie monsentarily expected.
THE POSITION. OF AFFAIRS AT ORLEANS.
LONDON, OCf. 12-The Russians have &C.
upicd Orleans i'm heavy force. The French
rossed the Loire and enirencl,el upon the
opposite bank with numerous batteries. The
n their retreat and the larger are manned
nd commanded by Frech guns. Rarricades
nd felle,i trees are placed acrOss the road I"
;lois.
VARIOUS INTERESTING WAR ITEMS.
4 telegram from Arlon, in Belgium, datel
ast evening, SAYS heavy cannonading has
zen heard to-day in the direction of Thion- |
lille.
1t is said the garrison of Montmciy has |
to Stenay.
The French fire from the Notifications Of
lety continues inccssantly.
The Prissians are leaving (;orrrvey and |
marching to Meziercs. Turning from st. |
luentor, they threaten Amiens on Monday.
4 Prussian cavalry division drove 1000 |
iobile Guards across the Eure, near ChOisy. |
he loss of the latter was heavy.
1t is known that Garibaldi has left Tours, |
n company with Col. TroPoli for the seat Of |
rar. His exact destination is not divulge,i.
{ is intimated that he will command at Or
cans.
FRUssIAN EXAGGERATION.
LONDON, Oct. IA correspondent OF
he Standard charges the Russians with CON |
tant exaggeraticn. lie writes that the num-
er of men and amount Of material captured |
{ Stnsbosg should be rellured Il least one
aif from Jsuaian figures
- HxoKaOCs NEwS from rRXNCE-
LstLK OF IA hallpoa from Paris
Il Tourney to-dAy. The sacuD Is |
sok cfsesins Popalar sfdor anAlqnded
NE scadiss sB9{u1sly want the ffussian
itack, and have no doubt Of their ability to |
tand Il. Perfect order and the cUn6dence
n Gen. Trcchu seems limitlcss. Everybody
J quiet, firm and Courageous ,-s -
HANGE or CoMMAKDERsNwHATIH THEY SAY |
~ 1 fARIS -. IN
TcURs Oct lSSOficial decree appoint |
ng General Aarells De -Eadens, TO COM
nand the army Of the Loire, in place OF
;eneralLa Montague, is published to-day.
4 late message from Paris, has the follow |
ng comprehensive statement: Material for
york, coal and metal, food, and good will
Ire abundant here" r-.t,afr
wKAf THEY ARE DOING IN PASS.
Tours, Oct. l3-A Paris letter printed in |
he Constitutional, says: The word peace is |
abooed in Paris. Everybody is casting can
hon, making mitrailleurs and constructing
,ontoons. Enough of the latter are con-
tructed to bridge the Atlantic Ocean.
,RCssIAN ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE OF Or |
LEANS
VERSAILLES, ma BERLIN, Oct S0-Yes-
eriay the French army Of the Loire were
lriven out of Orleans after nine hours
icht Orleans was afterwards stormed. The |
Russians took upwards of ten thousand
prisoners. Their loss is small The Bavari- |
ms participated in the engagement.
WINTER CAMPAIGN.
LONDON, Oct. lS.-Russian journals in