Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-12-20
TUESDAYS NEWS.

day, along his whole front, extending from
Saint Laurent to Beaugeney, and that he held
his positions.
Gambetta, in view of the successful re-
sistance of the attacks of Prince Frederick
Charles by General Chauzy, concludes that
tie Army of the Loire is not crushed. as, he
says. was falsely stated by German dispatches.
The heroism and endurance of the garrison
of Belfort are exciting warm encomiums. 1t
still continues its gallant defence of the town.
WEDNESDAYS hEws
The Government lately at Tours has been
removed to Bordeaux, and is regularly in
stalled there. The, prosecution of vigorous
measures is still spoken of, and much is said
of large reinfnrcements, troops perfectly armed
and equipped, numbers Of batteries ready for
service, and men and horses for large cavalry
force. Several French victories are also an
nounced, NJ. Thicrs was at Bordeaux.
Dispatches have been received at Tours
from General Chauzy, dated near Beaugency,
to the 11th. His account of the late battles
differs essentially from those received from
other sources. He claims that the fighting
has resulted substantially in French victory.
summons to surrender, sent to the Paris
Government. seems to have been promptly re-
fused, with the declaration that they would
there is enough subsistence in'the city to last
until February.
The Army of the Loire is now separated
into three bodies. Four Corps under Gen>
erals Chauzy and Poleres are retreating to-
wards Fierzon, pursued by Prince William of
Meek lenburg and one is on the north bank
of the river pursued br the Prussian Third
Corps More fighting was expected. There
w0s some anxiety felt at Versailles in con-
sequence of the extension of the Prussian line
over so long distance.
The total force of the armies of Prussia,
now operating in France, is estimated at five
hundred and forty thousand men, if their
ranks were full. but their real strength is less
Recruits are en- route to fill them up to this
strength, which is thought to be ample to hold
the country.
THURSDAYS NEWS.
A telegram from London says that letter
has been received ut Menng, from an English
officer who is with General De Chauzy, which
makes it certain that the Germans have great.
ly misrepresentcd the results of the actions
near Beaugency. 1t is asserted that their
losses were over ten thousand in the course of
six days, and that the B4earians refused to
continue the struggle, and retired by permits
sion to Orleans. Prince Frederick Charles
was so weakened by this movement that he
Abandoned his advance on l3lois while his
position was threatened. 1t is added that
Chahzy's Fourth Corps was in an extremely
critical situation.
a writer from the Army of the Loire, under
date of the 10Th, says that Prince Frederick
Charles has been repulsed, with severe loss,
the three previous days.
General Moltkc's letter announcing the cap.
ture of Orleans and summoning Paris to sur
render, was received in the latter city at mid.
night Of the 9th. Trochu Immediately sum-
moned his colleagues and after some dscns-
sion. his ''impassoned eloquence" caused the
committee unanimously to resolve TO continue
the war and to reject the proposal to treat for
q surrender.
FRIDAYS NEWS.
Tt is said by PruSsian prisoners that the
losses of Prince Frederick Charles in his sew
eral battles with General Chauzy were not
less than twenty thousand men. The march
Of the Army Of the Loire has been towards
the west, where it is said that it will be heav-
lily reinforced, and resume the offensive
Gambetta repeats that Bnurbakis army s in
good condition, and that it is ready to resume
offensive operations,
Several dispatches speak of another great
sortie which had been made from Paris. Ru
mors to that effect prevailed at Bordeaux.
causing intense excitement. II was believed
that it had met with unex pected success.
The Germans, by battering the walls of
Montmedy with solid shot, effected breach,
aud the place capituiated. The Prussans are
no longer menacing Tours, and we're said to
be retrcn'ing towards Paris. The force which
expected to attack I1avre is also reported
to be retreating.
SATURDAYS NEWS.
Accounts from Paris to the 9,h, speak of the
situation as being good. The people are not
discouraged by the late disasters, and there is
a general demand for moro sorties. The reply
of Trochu to Moltke is fully approved. and the
disposition is to resist to the last. The meas
urcs taken by the Government to guard
against waste of provisions are willingly ac-
copied by the people, and it is said that there
is sufhciency for six months.
MONDAYS NEWS.
The Army of the Loire having been heav-
ily rein forced. it is now understood that the
four generals commanding its main division
have concerted plans for simultaneous advance
in force. The army of the Prussians is re-
ported to be in retreat all along the Valley of
the Loire. Gambetta is still with the French
army.
Later accounts are received from inside Paris
which were generally decidedly favorable as,
pcct. Active preparation for another sortie is
being made, and confidence in ultimate success
seems to be felt.
1t is stated that the Prussians arc concen>
trating for an attack on Havre. The place is
again spoken of as being strongly fortified and
defended, and that it will resist to the last
Tho pOsition IF no hefn Ralfnrt 10
reported to have greatly improved lately. The
garrison continues its gallant defence.
WONDERFUL TNyENT1oN.-Tbe Wythe-
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