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The War in Europe.

THE SURRENDER OF ORLEANS.
Tours, Dec. 6.-Offcial reports of the battle
near Orleans shows that the Prussians attack
ed each corps d'armee separately in greater
force, thus repulsing the left of the army of the
Loire and turning on Orleans so as to render
the evacuation of the town necessary.
Yesterday the right wing of the army of the
Loire had successful engagements with Prus-
slams near Montargis.
The Prussan projects have invaded many Of
the departments and issued decree that all
men between the ages of IS and 40 years will
be considered as prisoners of war and thew will
be shot if they endeavor to escape In spite of
this decree great numbers manage to escape
to the French lines aided by the people where
they enlist in the French ranks.
There is no signs of the government leaving
Tours.
THE BATTLES OF LAST WEEK-A FEARFUL
PICTURE OF WAR
LONDON, Dec. IA Tours despatch of the
9th inst. says the German forces engaged in
the battle yesterday north of Orleans embrac-
ed the united armies of Frederick Charles, the
81, 9th and 10th corps under the Duke of Neck
lenburg, one Bavarian corps and two infantry
and two cavalry divisions, 150, 900 men in all.
The French forces consisted of six corps, ag-
gregating 160 600 men, but deficient in cavalry.
The combat ended with the repulse on Sun
day. 1t commenced on Thursday and contn-
ued with varying success during Friday and
Saturday, but on Sunday the successes of the
Germans were great, though purchased at an
equally great cost
In the engagement of the Sd at Potay 20, 600
French held the ground against GO, 900 of Fred
pieces by the shells Of the enemy. The Ger
man artillery was served with fearful and over
| whelming effect. The Papal Zouaves fought
with superhuman bravery but were nearly all
| killed.
The government appeals to the people of
Franca fO still maintain fhoir NH; .l,
! is certain finally to end in triumph.
THE ARMY OF THE LOIRE
is still over 100000 strong. In another month
| 800, 900 Frenchmen will be in arms Paris may
fall. The campaign has changed in its charac-
ter. 1t is fast becoming detached warfare
| amid the maneuvering in open country
| France herself is uncomfortable. The govern
| ment announces the capitulation of Orleans
and withdrawal of the whole army ofthe Loire
| The direction the army have taken is not stat
ed but it is believed to be towards Glen. Ir
| the last three days the French have covered
themselves with glory, but fate was agains
| them.
WILLIAM TO BE EMPEROR OF GERMANY.
MUNICH Dec. 6.-The King of Bavaria ha
sent note to King William inviting him tt
assume the title of Emperor of Germany. Thu
assent of the authorities in other States is als'
| expected.
Great Britain.
| MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.
LONDON. Dec. 6.-[Special to N. Y. w orld
The English government has given a contrac
for sixty batteries of eight guns each of Cat
lings Mitralleures, to be made in America.
The Russian government has in its employ
number of American workmen engaged in tn
mandatory of Mitrailleures.
There is ample evidence of other kinds tina
Russia is preparing for war on grand scale.
Since Granvlles surrender to Gortschako
J the result of conference of the powers is con
sidered nugatory so tar as England is concern
ed.
Dominion of Canada.
THE CANADIAN PAPERS ON THE MESSAGE.
TORONTO, Dec. 1.-THE Globe in long ed
torlal on the Presidents message says with re
spect to the st. Lawrence that navigation
only possible by the aid Of canals, which are tn