The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-10-25


PRUssIANs REPULsED AT CHATILLoN LIE DUO.
BEsACoN, Oct. %, via TOURS, Oct. 24-Gen.
Cambriers dispatches to the government state
that the Prussans again attacked Chatillon le
Due, where they were repulsed the day before
At night they retired and we hold the position.
We. have taken many prisoners. The bonn
bardment of Schestadt commenced Tuesday.
18th. Some houses have been burned in the
town.
INDICATIONS OF PRUssIAN DEFEAT
Tours, Oct. M.-The Prussians while pre-
pairing to besiege Laferte, st. Aubin, suddenly
retreated, leaving behind all their utensils and
quantities OF stores. They went towards Laop.
A messenger who arrived in the German camp
and the intelligence he carried caused their
sudden departure. 1t is also reported that the
Prussians suffered defeat with heavy loss in the
neighborhood of Lafsrte, and the troops were
hastily withdrawn to reinforce their beaten ar
my.
MORE PRUSSIAN BARBARITIES.
Some of the journals give particulars of the
alleged massacre of the French garrison which
were recently captured at scissors. Accord
ing to the journals the soldiers were all shot in
the woods near the city or butchered in cod
blood. The government has faith enough in
the story to make it subject of official inquiry
with view to retaliation.
MORE COURT SCANDAL.
The Figaro gives the details of the affair of
Marguerite Belanger, proving that she assum-
ed the maternity of child OF great lady and
the Emperor to calm the jealousy of the EN-
press, and that Mons. Devienne was involved
in the affair. The publication of private docu-
ments found in the Tuileries are continued.
Letters from Clement Duueruais to Nj. Oil
vier clearly establish the liberal views Of the
former, who makes the remark while urging
reforms, that France is enervated as man
would be who drinks coffee and spirits without
eating substantial food.
THE ATTITUDE OF ENGLAND
The Journal lie Francois says that an armis-
tce has not yet been concluded, but hope is
entertained OF peace. All are surprised at the
attitude of England in this affair. Having
paid no attention to the solicitations OF Jules
Favre or the arguments of M. Theirs, she sud-
denly does much more than is asked. She
takes the initiative and proposes bluntly sus-
pension of arms to allow the election of Con-
stitutionel Assembly which may make peace.
10 thus acting does England listen to general
interests and to considerations of policy or hui
manity, or is she secretly pushed by a bellige-
rent who has had all her sympathy up to the
present time. Many persons, adds the Jour-
nal, are inclined to believe the English Cabinet
are now acting by the advice Of Prussia who
stepped in definitely 1before Paris has made
known to England that the time has come for
action on her part.
The Steele vlolently-refuses to admit the good
intentions of England, and believes she is acting
solely for Prussia, who at last finds she has un-
advised to tell Prussia to make the most rea.
| sOnable demands else war q rOattrdnce will be
| the only result.
| The Gazette de France speaks to the same
| effect and the Union has no confidence In the
| present move of England. 1t is reported here
| to-day in explanation OF the visit of Gen. Ber-
| Ter to the King of Prussia that offers of peace
| were made to Il izaine and he was invited to
| send representative to Versailles. People in
official circles here dwell on the circumstance
EnO fnll nla I'M
which Bismarck affects such concern lest the
Parisians may suffer the horror OF famine, and
| they declare that France must act with cour-
age and determination now. She must &C.
cept no humilating condition
Some apprehension is expressed by persons
connected with the government here that Paris
| VIII refuse any peace terms which do not pro-
vide for the withdrawal of all Prussians from
| France.
| FROM ORLEANS.
Orleans is now occupied by p, 900 Prussians
| with 6O pieces of artillery. The enemy have
made fresh acquisitions on the city. The gov
eminent carefully avoids giving information OF
the French forces on the Loire, but they are
IN motion and the result will soon be known
A PROCLAMATION AND REPLY.
The Prussan commander at Orleans has
posted placards all about the city containing
an appeal to the citizens and informing them
that the French government and not the Prus-
SLAMS is their real enemy The journals reply
to this appeal bitterly, encouraging the people
to defend their country to the last extremity
They say France was unprepared for conflict
two months ago, but she is now commencing to
feel that she may struggle with success. Her
people will make fitting answer to Prusslan
protestatiOns of friendship.
WHOLESALE COMPLIMENTS.
Private as well as official accounts praise
Irochu for his good judgment and unremittins
2GtNity. Ills energy provides for everything
bis popularity is unbounded. Paris feels the
utmost confidence in his patriotism and abili-
ty.
The Journal Official says all parties accord
praise to Minister Gambetta for what he has
accomplished, and adds, "Since his arrival in
Tours he has organized the armies, restored
military discipline, aroused the public to
necessity and danger of the situation, fastened
armament, settled many dissepsons, made ]u-
dlcious appointments and worked constantly
aud more confident tone is noticeable in the
Journals and the pnblic in consequence OF the
manifest improvement OF affairs brought about
oy ms vigorous administration"
News has been received from Verdun that