The union Democrat., 1870-12-03
EUROPEAN WAR NEWS.

TeuEs. Nov. oS.-The-e was a battle all
day Sunday between Nillers and Saleex.
| near Amiens. rhe French maintained their
positions up IN half-past four. when Villers
was abandoned before the superior forces and
artillery of the Prussiaus.
The French were beaten at Doves, but ri
Dewey they maintained their positions; 3.Q00
Germans were engaged.
LoSpoS, Nov. 2S.-The French claim a
victory at Morenil. yesterday. The hattie
lasted till darkness in.erferei. The German
army WIS beaten and driven into it's entrench-
ments before Aniens. The French army of
the North was greater in numbers and better
armed The losses are obscurely given in
thousands. Prussian Hussars rode down aud
cut to pieces regiment of marine infantry
Tie German loss was severe.
LONDON, Nov. 2S.-The Queen continues
opposed to war with Russia. Granville de-
mands the presence Of France at the confer
ence OF the Eastern question. II this is in
sisted on no conference can be had until
peace is declared. 1t is believed at the Prus-
sian Legation that conference is certain.
The neutral Powers will apply such a press
sure to France as will render it impossible for
her to refuse to acqniesce. The Sublime
Porte is dissatisfied with the delay of the al
lies in indorsing her proposals to assume the
offensive against Russia.
LoNDoN. Nov. 2S--Tbe Telegraph this
morning says England and Austria have
firmly, but cautiously, denied Russia s right
TO withdraw from the treaty of 1856. The
result is evident in the lowering tone of the
Russian press, and it is quite possible Russia
may seek honorable retreat.
LONDON, Nov. oS.--The Russian question
is settled. The points in dispute are to be
referred to Congress Of the Great Powers,
which is to meet in London in January.
BERLIs, Nov. 90 The following dSratch
was sent by King William to the Queen.
dated yesterday: "Manteufel with por-
ton of the First Army. defeated the French
south of Amiens. The French loss was four
thousand killed and wounded, and seven hun
dred prisoners. The rrussian loss is unim-
portant. Mecklenherg is near lie Mans,
where Keratry hns 81 900 men,"
WASHINGTON. Nov. 29-The best Informed
military authorities here, including both
Frenchmen ard Germans, agree in pronounc-
ing the situation in France as more perlous
to the French arms than at any time except
ing the dav before the fall of Sedan. 1t is
believed that Frederick Charles on the left
and the Duke Mecklenburg on the right have
eneeloped Palndine's army. while it has
been held by Won Der Tam in front. and
that the fall of Tours is alnps certain to fol-
low.
Private French advices report that great
conflict between the opposing forces to the
number of 500, 600 men, is likely TO occur i'm
mediately in the Southern Department. The
Prussans are within 10 miles of the French.
EvEREux. Nov 2S.-Phe Prussans here
and in the Valley of thu Earl this evening,
were driven towards Villars by the Mobiles.
who retreated in turn upon the Prussians re-
ceiving reipfarcements. Seventy thousand
PrusSians occupy Amiens.
There was sharp fighting yesterday in
front of tie army of the Loire between Mon
targis and Pithierers. The French were sue
ces>ful, taking many prisoners and one gun.
BERLIN, Nov. 30.-The Queen has receiv-
cd the following dispatch from King Will
liam. dated Tuesday, Goth: "Frederick
Charles reports the complete defeat of the
Army Of the Loire. in the battle Of Monday.
in which the French had the Twentieth
Corps and probably the Eighteenth, Fifteenth
and Sixteenth Corns engaged.
LONDON, Nov. 30.-The Globe this evening
publishes the announcement Of the cap
i'udtion of the entire army of the Loire.
The report can be traced to no authentic
source, and nothing was known Of such an
event at the German Legation here at 9
o '.lock to-richt