The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-10-01
SECOND EDITION
TO.DAY'S CABLE NEWS.
The Reported Prussian Defeat.
The News not Believed.
French Assembly Election.
II is TO be Held October 10.
No Fighting Before Paris.
The Roman Plebiscite.
The Form of the Vote.
NO Fighting Before Paris.
The Roman Plebiscite.
The Form of the Vote.
The Reported PrussIan Defeat.

The Reported Prussian Defeat.
LONDON, Oct. IA war bulletin signed by
Gambetta, French Secretary of the Interior, is
published extensively this morning, announcing
that the Prussians have been routed; that Vim
cennes and Versailles have been retaken, with
5000 prisoners, including Prussian staff officers
and much artillery, and that the communication
between Paris and Rouen has been restored.
The despatch is generally thought to be spu-
rious.
Bridge Gives Way.
The French have o report that on Wednesday
the bridge spanning the river Disc, at Creil gave
way under the weight of Prussian cannon
which were being moved across, whereby
several Of them were precipitated into the river.
There was also some loss of life.
Fourichon
has not resigned his place in the French Pro-
visional Government as has been reported.
The Assembly Election.
The election for members of the Constituent
Assembly in France will occur on Monday, Oc-
tober 10.
Balloon Mall.
An 1ronaut, with the mails from Paris, de.
scended yesterday at Dreux. He has pushed
forward for Tours, and will probably arrive
there this afternoon.
The Fighting Before Paris.
LONDON, Oct. 1.-The reports of fighting
before Paris on Wednesday and Thursday prove
to be false.
The Roman PIebiscIte.
ROME, Oct. 1.-The plebiscite, to be voted on
Sunday (to-morrow) will be thus stated-Is a
union with the Kingdom of Italy under the
constitutional rule of Victor Emanuel and his
successors desirable? The King awaits the result
at Florence.
The Fall Of strasburg-Part of the Sur
LONDON, Sept. 30-A correspondent with the Prus-
sian army operating against Strasburg gives the
following account of the surrender of that fortress
Since the oath the bombardment has been terrific
and almost tincessant, and the breach in the
walls became large enough to warrant an assault. 1t
became evident to everybody that stormiDg was in
evitabe IN few hours unless stayed by capitula-
afternoon, the joyful sight of white flag
beheld flying from the cathedral. This
of surrender from the CITADEL young Lieutenant
OF the saith Regiment was the first to discover the
attention was called to the flags by a universal
cheer which rose from one portion OF the beseging
lines and was soon caught up and echoed through
The scene which followed was indescribably ex-
citing. Officers sprang to their feet and embraced
each other, clasping hands. The men followed the
example, and some actually cried with Joy.
The terms Of the capitulation arranged have al
ready been reported. Yesterday was fortunately
enabled to enter the city with a Baden regiment.
The sight, which was impressive and sad, was re-
release from ON their terrible condition Of Suffering and
| suspense.
| Werder and Uhrch, met for the first time yester-
day, after the terms of capitulation had been ar
ranged. The meeting took place just inside the
gate ON the east side. General Uhrich advanced to
| General Werder, and, with voice much agitated,
said =
ther resistance was only needless sacrifice OF lives
| of brave men. have the consolation of knowing l
| have yielded TO an honorable enemy"
General: Werder, much affected, placed both
| bands on General Uhrichs shoulders and said
"You fought brayely. You will have as much
| honor from the enemy as you can have from your
hasty examination of portion Of the city shows
| 1t has not suffered so much as supposed from
| the bombardment. The exterior OF the cathedral
appears to be much injured, but not sufficiently so
Some fine houses in the Place de la Cathedral are
| burned
dangers to which the city has been exposed In the
vicinity of the cathedral on the east side of the city
the destruction was the greatest. A singular ap-
engaged in removing straw, bags, rags, mattresses
and every conceivable means OF stopping the unwel-
| come visitors from the windows. These defenses
scattered in the streets, gave the appearance OF
general removal OF the Inhabitants
The ruins OF the theatre present a dismal appear
| ance. Among the buildings destroyed the fine
public library 1t is reported that the books were
previously removed or at least those Of the greatest
value.
1t does not appear that there had been much
actual suffering for want of food, though the means
were husbanded with the greatest care. One prin-
cipal cause of anxiety was confinement and want of
good water.
Several cases of mortality are reported as the
effect of the bombardment but am inclined to be-
lieve that the accounts are exaggerated One
family consisting Of father, two daughters, two
young sons and an infant, had taken refuge in the
cellar OF their house. when their residence was
struck by a shell and all were destroyed One old
gentleman, business merchant in strasburg for
many years, had his daughter killed in the street
The general feeling OF the people is one OF great
thankfulness for the capitulation.
The reports that are spread charging General Uh-
rich with barbarity are destitute OF foundation His
wi he
greatest humanity and consideration. 1t is a mat
ter of congratulation that no irreparabe damage
has been done to this splendid and interesting
city.