The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-10-17

Paris by Trochu Claimed by the
French, but Denied by the Prussians-
GarIbaIdt In the Field-Fail of Sois-
sons-nIore Efforts for Peace. .s-.'.:,..
,...f ..ss..s. LONDON, October IL.
Nv balloon that left Paris on the 10th instant,
adyees have been received which state, that that
city Is amply supplied With provisions there being
enough on hand to last three months. An oficial
decree has been published, postponing the pay.
ment Of rent for three months 0dOn has been con-
verted into powder magazine. The grand opera
house is full OF arms. The fire from Fort Mont
yalerian makes dreadful havoc among the Prus
SLAMS, continually breaking their circle.
A deserter from Metz says that, while bread and
salt are entirely exhausted, there is an apparent
plenty OF other provisions.
The Prussians occupy the heights at Solssous.
which they have fortified. The town Is making a
gallant defence The Prussians are In force at
Meuny. Prussian reserves are moving northward
from the vicinity Of Bresach and Schlestadt
Gambetta has issued a proclamation OF con-
graduation to the people, citing the new evidences
OF courage just given by the Parisians who are
daily demanding to be led In sorte against the
enemy. 49,. .....-t:-. &
The formal siege OF Scissors and Verdery has
commenced Both fortIacstiona are well sup
piled with artillery, and experienced gunners.
General Debeyer the Baden Minister, has been
anpotnted to the command Of the Baden contln.
gent. :san ~ j.. 5H TO-
The Prusslan earthworks before Mont yalerian
are irssome to the French garrison, whose fre Is
incessant.. The Germans are generally passive;
and Will remain 80 until all preparations for the
bombardment are completed. The sorties Of the
French at Paris have all been successfully repeled
A heavy siege train has Just arrived before Paris
from Germany. 20 -. l.4.-.,,
A recent Paris letter says, "there Is no sick.
ness, no lack Of food OF courage on my honor.n
The Prnssian minister at Brussels demands the
punishment OF the Independence Beige for partl-
sanship and untruthfllness! n.; =
Mazzini has been excluded from the amnesty
proclaimed at Rome.
The German Democrats continue their protests
against Jsco6y's detention. 7.,s: 4;
The Emperor conYokes the. Austrian and Hun
garian delegations November 2lst. at Pesth.
special dispatch, from The Hague says that
great agitation prevails upon the discovery that
the King was aboas to declare war with Russia.
Theirs was received by the French legation ut
Florence on Thursday. ~
French Reports. ~
TOURS October Is.
There was sharp fighting near Orleans yester-
day but nothing of1cial to-day. -
Paris letter Of Tuesday says the Prusslans
are moving southerly, the mobiles following.
Troops are sent in other directions as precau-
,ionary measure. Several deserters have been
sentenced to death. There was no balloon to-
day, the wind being unfayorable. Eleven wagons,
containing fresh vegetables, were captured from
the Prussians.
The Francs.tireurs attacked the Wurtemburg
cavalry In the forest OF Fontainbleau and killed
many, capturing large amount or stores. Carl
baldl is near Besancon. New BreIsach is bonn
barded constantly, and answers vigorously.
Burnside has returned TO Versailles, and is ex.
pected back tomorrow. 1t 1t said that peace ne
goriations are progressing. The people of Paris
seem determined TO oppose any peace based on
the cession Of territory. Steel guns to carry nine
thousand metres are being manufactured.
Much importance Is attached to Prusslan inac.
tivIty The Parlsians desire an attack from the
PrussIans. The following Is official: "a recon
nolssance to Laferte drove or the Prusslan camps
at sondillon."
| The Orleans Princes have been enrolled In the
army now forming at Rouen. The Freacn re-
Gently sent up two balloons from Paris to prevent
suspicion. One Of which they allowed to be cap
tured had number Of circulars in the German
language, and proclamations lately Issued by the
government. The Arc de Triunphs, al Paris is
TO be ron.clad, and walls constructed around 1t,
thus making It formidable fortress, armed wish
enormous steel cannon now making. Apark OF
artillery stands in the rear Of Eore Dome for use
in case of Prusslan attack on the side toward
Berey. Heavy cannon will also be stationed on
the Island Of St. Louis which Is already strongly
fortified - 49,
Keratry, who left Paris In balloon yesterday
morning descended safely at Bar lie Due, having
escaped the pursuit Of the enemy but was slightly
wounded BIZ sudden fall OF the balloon.
On the 18TH splendid fight took place at Bag
nenx and ChatIllon, from whence the enemy were
dlsodged. During the reconnaissance OF our forces
the enemy sustained considerable losses, the
mobiles having behaved handsomely General
Dampierre, commanding the Aube mobiles was
killed at the head of his command. The Frussian
batteries were dlsmounted. At dusk our troops
withdrew In order. The sailors In Fort de Mon.
tranga handsomely covered the retreat with
csnnonade. The chateau Of st. Cloud was de.
s,royed by fire. Paris is more patriotic and deter
mined than ever.
The mobiles dlsperse groups OF people around
the Hotel de vIue A new political club has been
formed; among It's members are noted Journal.
lists and lawyers. The first session was held on
Monday night, when an organization was effect
| ed. Military movements among both Prusslans
and psrislans indicate that great movement Is
| imminent.
Max Polon has answered Pietri's letter, In which
petri SAYS that Napoleon had no money in the
funds. Polon enumerares the investments, +,
amounting to over SO, ,ooO, ,ooof, In which Napoleon
was interested, and says he Was In position to
know this was true.
Gamhetta has ordered cessation OF all perse.
cutions OF the clergy at Lyons and Marseilles.
TOURS, october 15-Evening.
Rumors from Orleans are startling. 1t Is as.
serted that the Prussians there, who are in heavy
force. have surrendered to the French with all
their artillery. The French force is continually In
creaslng. The government has given the public
nothlng from orleans for day or two.