The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1870-11-02

BERLIN, October 27.--King William teIc-
graphs the Queen today: This morning
Bazsine and Metz capi,uiatei, with one
hundred aud fifty thousand prisoners, in
cIudilg twenty thousand sick and wounded
The army and garrison laid down their arms
this afternoon. It is one Of the most i'm
| portant events Of the war. Providence bc
thanked"
LONDON, October 2S.--Tbe capi,ulaiion Of
Metz was signed yesterday. The PrussanS
will occupy Metz TO morrow. The whole
number Of prisoners is l73,ono, including
three MarShals and 6,th}0 officers.
a despatch from TORS says the Govcr:
ment continues to withhold news from the
army of the Loire 1t is ouly known that
vast bodies Of troops have been manGuvcr.
ing some DAYS, and that great battles are
imminent near Memares and Orleans.
The capiluiAtion Of Schle<tsdt is officially
announced. Theirs has gone to Paris to-
day.
An official despatch fom Dourge, the
20th, says .hc PrnS<ians were defeated near
Dagoueao, and left 200 killed on the field.
Many frd ia;o Switzerland, where they were
diSarmcd.
AMlEHs, Oc!ohcr S-The PrnSsians were
defeated at FornicrS The Pr'i>>ian> buried
Bouvasse hv petroleum shells. The French
still hold the railroad hence TO Roucn. The
Prus<ians attempted repeatedly TO destroy
it, \ despatch has just been received from
Ncgcm', L"rontaon, saying the PruSS:n>
have lust evacuated Covraiitr, near ChartrcS.
after an enga5men, with the Mobiles and
volunteers.
RorES, October 29.-The PruSsian$, par
slch hv the French cavalry, hastily retreat
ed Up N Rcnnr!s aHd Long>on; Chateau
: Nut was also evacuated.
\ sprcia! 10 the London News says the
surrender Of Metz was regarded favorable.
Pending an arrStcc and l.racc urgu!;.-
tioms-,horg! Mc,z aud Blz,i;Ic were re.
gartlcd by both parties as practically OIL; q!
the question no reference whatever having
been made TO them in prcliminaries-l have
the toowin. points Of the proposition from
the best authority: All thin.s are to re-
main in SIatu quo, looking 20 the possible
resumption Of hoStili,ics. The army Of bot;
parties hold uniiSturbei their present po.
sitionS. Paris is to receive, day by day, Il
days supply Of provisions. All Latitude to
be given throughout the country to hold
elections It is now stated that AuStri, rc-
ccivcd the active supper: 0! England, who
is warmly backed by Italy. The Foreign
Office has :ntc!ligcncc that the authorities al
Versailles Avccde TO .hc demand, cOuchcd
in diplomatic but drci.lrd language, from
Great Britain and Ru>>it, that Theirs shall
have safe conduct TO Paris. Tie expected
interview between ThierS and Trorhu will
decide the fate Of the negotiations for an
arm!Stiee.
LONDON, October 3l.-Paris advices, via
PrusSian headquarters, are quite serious.
Prisoners report that the troops within the
forl;fcations receive ouIy halt a pouni Of
meat twcea week. Many French women
aad children approach the lines, despite
threats 10 DC shot, pccterring death irom
starving.
TouEs. October 3l.--Thc II"raldS cor
responder, at headquarters OF the ARMY OF
the Loire. sayS the PruSSianS are in force at
Ee"dome aud other good positions. On Tie
French side, everything stands still.
The health Of the troops is pretty good
ard food abundant, bnt fears Of treason are
expressed. The people and army are for
peace at any price The army Of the Loire
don't exceed $4,000.