The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-10-19
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LoNDoN Oct. IA dispatch from St. Quentin yes
erday morning says the Prussans have not reappeared
in that section and it may be assured the Prussians
opened fire to-day upon the Paris fortifcations post
ponng the bombardment of the city itself until the
resistance of the people makes it inevitable,
A detachment from tie army of the Crown Prince
defeated portion of the army at Loire, near Orleans
Yesterday taking 1000 prisoners and three guns The
French fed in disorder. The Prussans abandoned
their purpose of shooting the town officers of Abs in
CONSEQUENCE Of the threat to shoot an equal number
of Prussians The Prussians at the same time
repulsed at Cherissy, but they rallied captured and
burned the town. The French say the Prussians
burned several villages in the plains of Bernice.
Tours, Oct 1,-Party in France, especially in Brit
tany and LaVaudre refuse to fight under Garibaldi.
Ten thousond national guard, under Gusave Foweras,
demand chassepots and that changes be made in the
practice of opposing in every battlefield one French
men to three Prussans. Answer of the Government
is unfavorable. Floweras resigned.
Among the documents in the Tueries is deed
dated Immediately prior to Napoeons marriage with
Eugenie in which nearly six millions of francs are
settled by the Emperor on Miss Howard and son. Count
de Beauregard.
The Germans closing on Thionville have been largely
reinforced and are receiving siege guns from Stras
bourg.
The King of Saxony has instituted a new order,
that of St. Henry solely to honor the King of Prussia
The new decoration was delivered on the 9th to King
William, who, in response to the honor, complimented
the Saxon troops for their gallantry.
War material shipped daily from Liverpool III large
quantities, supposed to be for France.
LONDON Oct l1.-Later-At last accounts from the
scene Of Yesterdays battle at Artenay Orleans the
Prussian cavalry was in close pursuit of the French
troops.
The Liberals in convention at Stuttgart yesterday
adopted resolutions in favor of union of Germany, with
common legislation, unity of army and diplomatic
representation in common.
Russia denies all reports that she is making unusual
military preparations The entire press declare that
the Government wants peace.
Tours, Oct. l2.-Garbadi on account of delicate
health will require rest before action
Tours Oct. 12.-The Minister of War officially pub
fishes the following from Orleans, which received
late last igh The of battle to-day near
the city that shells fell on the outskirts Prussans
at Gaeno. Troops from Tours have formed june
ton with the 18th army corps Artenay. Severe
fighting renewed before st. Quentin.
BERLIN Oct 12.-Steamer Herman, from New York
26th ult, has arrived. Saw no French cruisers
LoNDeN, Oct. l2-Gen Burnside has conveyed to
Jules Favre Bismarck's assurance of Germanys will
ingncss to permit elections to be held.
The Times in its financial of To-day, refers discour
agingy to the Tehauntepec canal route but approves
that of Nicaragua, and thinks, in view of the Pacific
Railroad and similar great American improvements the
latter works will be a success.
Tours, Oct. l2.-Messengers who sent to Or
leans Yesterday where the battle going on, have
returned and make the following report: The French
were in much smaller force than the Prussians and
were literally crushed by their superior armament and
driven back into the suburbs of the town, barr
cades having been erected and forces took advan
tage of the shelter these afforded. The Papa Zouaves
and mobiles behaved most courageousy, but the regu
lar troops fled on first fire. None of the regular troops
made much resistance. Many threw away their arms
in their flight The Prussian opened fire on the town
after French defeat. Owing to barricades many fires
occurred. The railroad depot and many other large
establishments are destroyed.
At last accounts the people OF Lyons were flying in
all directions.
At late hour last night the Prussians had pushed
south of Beaugnicy and Menny, beyond Orleans. 1t
is feared that the Papa Zouaves will be surrounded
and captured Other French troops in that neighbor
hood are in good position and heavy reiniorcements
were sent to them during the night.
1t is reported that several heavy guns have also
gone forward from Bourges.
French troops at Beaugnicy and Menny are excel
lent. They composed chiefly of rationale garde
and mobiles and determined to resist to the last
In view of the urgency of the case, GaribOdi left
| Tours this morning for the front.
Franc reurs and troops of all kinds are pushing to
| the front with all dispatch.
The Government has repeated its determination to
retaate for Prssian atrocities if the Municipal author
tiles of Abs executed equal number of Prus-
sian prisoners will be shot.
CHATEAU Dun, Oct. u, evening.-Enemy beaten
back to Dreux.
MoRcElL, Oct. u, yesterday midnight Enemy s
scouts rereated before the approach of the Franc Ii
reurs and mobiles.
FLORENCE Oct. l2.-Gen. Lamarmura entered Rome
Yesterday and was received with hearty demonstra-
tons of welcome by the people.
| IoNDoN Oct l2-The French fleet has been sighted
off Heligo and the authorities of Altoona and other
ports have been warned to the outer beacons
and lights of their harbors to prevent surprise
The United States steamer Plymouth has arrived at
Kel, though that port is ostensiby closed 10y the
blockade.
| LONDON, Oct l3.-A dispatch from French source
just received gives the following:
An engagement occurred Monday, the 10th, near
Bourges between body of Frame tirerurs and Prus-
slams After short conflict the latter retired with a
loss of 80 killed and wounded French loss not stated
Occupation of Orleans by the Prussians not yet
frmed though it is certain the French have fallen
back along the left bank of the river The Prussans
are leaving Gourneay and marching to Geusons, turn
ing from St. Quentin and threatening armies.
| An engagement occurred at Matluagras yesterday
between the uhlans aud hussars. No result given
The Germans have appeared at Montidler, where a
small detachlaeht was defeated by Franc tierurs.
Telegram ffefn Arlon, Belgium, dated last evening,
says heavy cannonadng has been heard to day in the
direction OF ThlOnyllle.
1t is stated that the garrison Of Montmedy retreated
to Stenay.
Tours, Oct. Is, rnidnight.-No yet received
from Orleans, whittier renforeements sent las
evening. Much anxiety is manifested as it known
the Germans in heavy force in that ghborhood
Gen. Combrids reports having gained considerable
advantage with his command force of 10, ,00(
Prussaus Bourges.
LONDON, Oct 13.-Partculars Of battle befort
Metz on Friday last received. French made
sortie in force and after battle driven back will
tremendous losses. The Prussians took great mum
ber of prisoners in the battle @#Ea &C.
French fire from the Notifications of Metz continue
necessarily.
Franc tierurs not being uniformed the Prussians d.
not regard them regular soldiers of France and shoe
them them on sight.
The defeat of the French at Artenay opens the wa
to Orleans. Prussans' occupation of that city
hourly expected.
1t is known that Garibaldi has left Tours in eompan
with Col Trapoli for the seat OF war-exact destination
not divul eed but it is ntmated that he viii comman
at Orleans
BERLIN, Oct. Is, via LONDON, Oct l3.-0bstaeles t
conveyance and planting Prussian guns have been $
far overcome that the cannonade before Paris may
momentariy expected.
BRUSSELS Oct. l3-French prisoners removed froI
Bereloo because of conspiracy to murder guards an
escape
Echo of this city doubts knowledge of Napoleon
completely in any conspiracy He is too eager for h