The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-10-01
IELECRAPhIC.

bourg, on the oath, states that the assault is
fixed for one week from that date.
Lots have been cast to decide what regi-
neuts are to attack Paris.
Strasbourg can be taken at any moment but
the Germans must sacrifice three or four thou
sand men.
A correspondent writing from Mayence es-
timates the total number of French prisoners
taken since the commencement Of tho wsr at
10000.
The arrest of Jscoby, the noted Liberal,
has given profound otfense through out North
Germany.
Public opinion in England is against Prus-
sia. The pretensious Of the latter are alarm
ing the English. Lord Cameron, in a speech
lately, showed how suddenly may collapse
great nation under new system of warfare.
and how defenseless England is. The English
people are frightened into reuIorse for not
forcing the government into active mediation.
Evidence Of plot for another coup a. etIt,
projected by Napoleon, has Just been discov-
cred at Lyons.
ORLEANS, Sept 27.-Prince Albert's cavalry
encountered tho French troops gathered for
the defense Of Orleans near Anthony, and
after three hours lighting the French retreat
ed on Tours. The PrussIans will occupy Or
leans tomorrow.
BERLIN Sept 27-The excitement increas-
es over the arrest of Jacoby, and an imposing
protest has been sent 10 Bismarck denouncing
the maintenance of military law now that the
danger of invasion has passed.
A manifesto has been published demanding
the cooperation of the people in establishing
an united Germany. The manifesto is re-
marked as foreshsdowing n future political
agitation.
DARMsTlDr, Sept 2s.-A telegram has been
received from Ludnidghafen announcing the
of ahnuTp Monday
at o'clock p. n.
LONDON. Sept. 2s.-The reports tEicken
that Russia is preparing for wnr. The srmy
in the south has been modified. The late
movements toward the Turkish border are
enormous.
An armistco for 4S hours has been con.
cluded at Mesiers, for the removal of wound
ed
Tours, Sept. 2S.-A dispatch Just received
announces that the Prussians have not en-
tered Orleans. They came near the city,
halted and then commenced % move hack TO
Paris A civilian. whom they captured and
released, says Prince Albert received dis
patch which seemed to suddenly change his
plans.
The Prussians have entirely evacuated
Fontaipebeau. They imposed no tax, but
made heavy requisition for provisions and
forage.
dispatch from EPernay, dated the 9th,
sayR tho Prussians attacked Raen yesterday.
but were repulsed.
MuSpErsmErM. Sept Zs.--The surrender Of
Strasbourg was signed Mt 3 o'clock this fore
noon. 45l officers and II 900 men laid down
their arms at 3 o'clock. The place will be oc-
cupied by the besiegers
Tours, Sept 2S.--The disposition to resist
the Germans TO tho last grows stronger in the
west and south
Troops continue 10 pour into Tours
AdvIccs from Paris to Sunday the 18th, re-
balloon mort feet rlp
lists in the city.
The Prussinns have marched into Orleans,
and are now in full occupation of the city.
The people residing in the suburbs of Paris.
who were driven away by l0wless mobs. have
returned to their homes.
The Prussians opened fire on the French
gun.boats while passing 50. Cloud recently,
killing and wOundng several officers.
The PTussians are erecting battery ut Sc.
vcscS. lively fire was opened on them from
Fort Dessay while they were at work.
LONDON, Sept. 2S.-A telegram from CHrls-
ruho dated to-day, says at o'clock this
morning the gates Of Strasbourg wero opened
10 the German troops. The citizens yester.
day, driven To desperation. hostcd n white
flag on the citadel but Ulrich ordered il TO be
removed. surrender was afterwards com
pellod by the citizens and garrison.
TX CANT NEAR MErZ. Sept. H.-At noon or
the 23d the French rallied for the fourth tim,
in considerable strength against the Prussiar
right. The battle ragged until o'clock, wher
tho Germans. receiving support assumed tn,
offensive, and drove the enemy within the
lines.
On tho Oath still more desperate attacl
was made The French advanced in lon
lines of infantry, supported by artillery ant
cavalry, covered by tho cannon Of tho forts
Once tho French gained temporary advau
tage. carrying the outworks Of the Prussai
line, but were finally forced to retire unde
their forts. There are no details of tho re
suit.
LoSDos, Sept. 90. Montmcdy Is reporte
semi. officially TO have been captured
Bazaine told Favre: my Emperor place
me at this post. and shall hold II till fall
Tho British Cabinet will meet on Friday I
consider the question Of Intervention.
The Prussau corvette Bertha arrived 1
SuIino. after an engagement with thre
French frgates.,
Advices from Tours state that grost conf
denoe and enthusiasm prevails among III
% people and troops In Paris.
The North German Gazette consures Ii
United States for its recognition of tho Frenc
Rspublio.
There Is great rejoicing throughout Ge
many over the capture OF Strasbourg.
louns, Sept, 2S. Tho PrussianH are in IN
possession Of Orlcana