The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1870-10-13
The War Record.
THom Mondav's World I

Important military movements are now being
made, the effect of which cannot fail to be Sc
rious on the Prussian occupation of French
territory. The army of Lyons, IS ,0G0 strong,
is moving northward, and the army of the Loire
10 also in motion. Marshal BaZRine makes
almost daily sallies from Metz The belief
gains ground in London that the French have
effected complete military combination which
menaces the invaders both at Paris and on
their communications with Germany. a bat
tie took place on Thursday between part of
the army OF Lyons and the Baden troops, near
Raon PEtape, twelve miles from ST. Dizzy.
The fight lasted all day, and the losses were
heavy On both sides. AT nightfall the French
fell back, carrying with them their prisoners
and cannon. despatch from the Duke of
Baden claims a victory for his troops. No
doubt now exists that Marshal Bazane is CO.
operating cordially with the government at
Tours, and with Gen. Trochu at Paris. One
hundred and fifty American volunteers arriV I'd
in Tours on Sunday, and marched through the
streets, carrying the Apelican and French
flags. They were warmly greeted by the pop
ulation.
Count Won Berpstof, the North German
Ambassador at London, has replied to Earl
Granville's last note on the subject of English
neutrality. is tone is very seVere-almost
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS England, and creates con-
siderable feeling oa the part OF the Londoners.
Our correspondent telegraphs from London
that the atmosphere there is growing most
Enthusiastically warlike."
An official decree has been published at
Tours postpCning the elections to the Constit-
uent Assembly until France is free from inva-
sion.
thrilling account is given in the cable
dispatches of the balloon journeys of N. Gam
beta and two Americans from Paris to the
French lines. The two balloons lett Paris
together at ii o'clock on Friday morning, and
after many hairbreadth escapes reached the
TfsNrxv I'll IL
The voyagers give deeply interesting news OF
the condition Of Paris. They report every thing
quiet and orderly there. Paris cannot be cap
tured except by famine. The appearance of
the city Is about the same as usual. The shops
andcaf es are all open, though they close early
IN the evening The Garde Mobile is drilling
constantly. Great care is taken to save fC cd
from There is much horse flesh eaten
Minister W ashburne was we'll, but in common
with other members of the diplomatic corps,
was indignant that the l'russians refused to
permit official communications to pass through
the lines. Many attempts have been made by
special correspondents to leave Paris or send
dispatches, but without success.
From Tuesdays World
The frequency with which Count Won Bis
marck has recently caused explanations ofthe
designs of Prussia toward France to be publish
ed, beIrays anxiety about the military and
political situation. His last statement appear
ed on Saturday. He solemnly protests that
he does not sanction restoration of the Bo-
napartes against the will of the Fl Iench nation.
he complains that the war must go on because
the French are averse to reasonable terms of
peace, and that after Paris has been reduced
by famire, hundreds of thousands of people
Will starve On account of the inability of the
Prussians to feed them. General Burnside
returned to Paris on Saturday-by request of
Count Won bismarck bearing ntw propositions
Fnr
Jules FaVre and the government at Tours -
They involved a suspen ion of all military
preparations until after an election has been
held for members of the Constituent Assembly
France cannot afford to suspend the arming
and drilling of her new legions.
General Garibaldi has been appointed to the
command of all the volunteers of France He
made another stirring speech at Tours yester-
day, to crowd CARRYING the flags of France
ard America. Tours is full of volunteers and
conscripts from the south of France NJ
Gambetta, the escaped Minister of the Int erior
is said to display great energy anu activity in
his department. The foreign ambassadors at
Tours are preparing to move to Bordeaux in
view Of the contemplated change of capital by
the French government. The agreeable news
comes from the champagne districts that the
Prussians will permit the workm men TO labor
without molestation through the vintage season
about to begin
ties from Metz, nflicting heavy losses on the
Germans, and returning to his Notifications
without serious loss to himself His incessant
warfare on the bcsiegers is beginning 10 tell
on their morale. 1t is understood that he is
acting in concert with the army of Lyons and
that very important events in his quarter are
impending. A battle at Tuory is also expec-
ted In the invaded districts the inhabitants
are generally forming companies of sharpshoot-
ers. The arrival Of battalion of Franc tire
urs at Marseil,es, composed of gentlemen from
the south of France and bearing the black flag
is mentioned.
Balloons are constantly leaving Paris. Two
have recently been captured. The Prussians
are pushing their work near Mendon and Sew
res. They cl aim that, when completed, their
artillery will command the west and south
west quarters of Paris. Prince Frederic Charles
is lying i'll with typhus fever at Ferrieres.
M. Thiers had an interview with the Emper-
or of Austria on Sunday, and The result was
satisfactory" whatever that may be.
An official decree has been issued at Florence
annexing the Roman province to the Kingdom
OF Italy. The Pope preserves his dignity and
the invio ability of his person ard prerogatiyes
as sovereign. General La Marmora is an
pointed Lieutenant Governor of the Papal
Provinces. The laws of Italy are to be intro
duced and an amnesty proclaimed.