The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1870-09-15
Late war News.

! The war in Europe still goes on. The ter
rible slaughter at Sedan, on the Belgian
/ frontier, the total defeat and surrender OF
! Gen. McMahon's entire force, the woundiug
! of the commander. anG the taking of tee
Emperor by the Russians, events which
have passed into history. These events
were almost immediately followed by poI u
lar demonstrations il Paris in favor Of a
Republican form OF government, and the ox-
pulsion of the NapoleUnic dynasty from the
throne of France. The Republic has been
publicly proclaimed. and a government Of
national defence constituted. which was fati-
fed by popular acclimation, with General
Trochu as Minister of War. and with the
avowed intention Of prosecuting the war
with renewed yigor for the defence Of the
Capital and the expulsion of the Prussian
army from the soil Of France. The new
government has been recognized By the
| United States. In the mean time the Prus-
sian armies, under King William and the
Crown Prince, steadily nearing the walls
ot Paris, and the latest account report them
only ten miles distant.
The citadel Of Laon was surrendered on
Friday by its cummaudant to save the CITY
from BON bArdmeut. The P-ussians on enter
ing blew up the fIrtifcatious News have
been received from Marshal Bazaine Al
T..
ne is very active in sending oct expeditions
10 harass the Prussiaus The pcasantry of
Alsace also do the French cause much service
by warring on the enemy in the guerilla fash
ion and lay cutting off stTagglers. The de-
fence of Strasbuurg is continued, and the
pluck OF its people IS exciting the admiration
OF kur"pe. Though the city is literally
pounded to pieces" the furtifications are
comparatively untouched, and the FIRE of the
garrison on the besegcrs is kept up with
terrible efficiency. General Uhich is Min,
ming great renown.
STILL LATER.
PARIS, Sept. 12-The PrGssian advance
has halted at point nine miles from The
outer works, and works are being rhrowu up.
The Bavarian Corps, uLder command Of
the Grand Duke. ade simultaneous assaults
uDon TUul aud Montmedy, on Saturday,
aud were repulsed al both places with great
slaughter. Al Toul the battle lasted for
some hours. and tie loss OF the Bagarius is
estimated at 10 600.
The news that Russia, Austria and tie
Uni'ed States have moved for an arm istice.
Is confirm d, aud the advance of the Prus
SLAMS Oh Paris has been stopped in conse-
quebce.
The news is very cheering here among the .
people. and the impression prevails that
peace will he made in short time.
HARIs. September l2-I0 A M.-At 1850 .
this morning heavy skirnli.h took place
between eight 'quadrons Of Frence dragons /
which garrisoned Chateau Thierry and the I
Prussian advance guard, and the latter was
repuised. Thionviile, Montmedy and Stras-
bourg resist vigorously. The Prussians found I
in The Empero:'s desk detailed statement .
OF the PrGssian forces, numbering COO 900 .
men. coo cannon, and 100 600 horses.
The Ga"'ois reports that England. in the .
name OF the neutral powers asks Of the King
of Prussia fifteen days armistice. No .
report has Been received. but there are fair
poets Of assent
THE VERY --LATEST
LONDON, Sept. l5.-A correspondent cf
the Morning Post telegrarhs from Paris that
all hopes Of a suspension Of kosti,ities have
been abandoned by the officials and people
Of Paris.
The Prussian advance is now cantiousl,
closing in upon the city. Two corps. eighty
thousand strong, occupied last night, pc