The Portland daily press., 1870-11-28

Us tirst piDicly pnt forward on the con
Gilision OF paa e betwet Prussia aud France
fhns by this rrangenrt Bismarck was enl
bled in the middle of August to send for tive
corps which had been left for the defence of the
eastern provinces of Slesia and Prussia and
was enabled to set the time for the beginning
| of the war;
By this understanding not only was the neu.
trallty OF Russia secured, but Gartschakoff had
even pledged himself to restrain Austria from
interfering between Prussia and France.
Some weeks ago the Cabinet at ST. Peters
burg thought peace was about to be made per-
the designs of Russia. In Germany no one
apprehends that war will be the result.
CONFIDENT FEELING IN RUSSIA.
| LONDON, Nov. 27.-The Tribune's correspon-
dent telegraphs from St. Petersburg to-day
tnat confidence prevails among merchants aud
stocks are up. Anxiety is felt among diplo-
mats concerning Russia's answer to England.
Inc st. Petersburg Gazette expresses deep re-
| greet at the Austrian answer. Austria for a
| long time had not dared to address the other
powers in such tone, and it is bad sign, but
| TINS tone awakcns in Russia no other feeling
| than that of insulted honor and Indignation.
| 1t will not hurt Austria to know this.
Ihe official journal publishes decree CIV
| ing unlimited furlough to soldiers enlisted for
ten years having served their time, and tenn
porary leave to thirteen years soldiers having
served eleven and t~elve years.
The same correspondent writes at 3 O. clock
this afternoon that there is good authority for
saying that conference has been agreed on
which it is understood will ratify accomplished
facts.
ENGLAND UNPREPARED FOR WAR.
Especial to N. Y. Herald. The actual apros-
pect OF q fight has amazingly toned the bold
ness of England. 1t is rumored that the re-
ports OF both the military md naval depart
ments are discouraging. England is not pre-
pared for war. Osders have been sent to all
home norris IT rna tn, no ,oG nf
the able bodied men afoat and the number of
pensioners available to take the place of the
reserves. The number is said to fall short of
the mark anticipated. A number of extra
pairs or building. The Bellerophon, iron-clad,
is in dock at Portsmouth. Stringent orders
have been issued to have her ready by the mid
die Of next month. The Hercules has been Or
mel squadron under Vice Admiral Wellesley,
aid of Rear Admiral Wilmot. A flying squad
ron has been ordered to be made ready for sea
by. December 10th. 1t will ne composed of the
following vessels: The Narcissus, screw !steam
frigate, thirty-fve guns. Captain Codding COM
manding. will be the flagship of Rear Admit
raj Paget Seymont; Immortelle, screw frigate
twenty Height guns; Cadaus, lscrew corvette, IS
guns, large iron screw corvette cased with
wood, guns; one corvette and one sloop not
selected. The Vanguard, double screw ar
NOR plated frigate of IA guns has been ordered
back from Lisbon.
HOW AUSTRIA WILL REGARD THE CONFER
ENcE.
BERLIN, Nov. 27.-[Special to Tribune. The
Vienna Presse OF Saturday holds that we have
right to consider the opening scene in
meeting of delegations as manifestations in ia
vOr of peace. The answer of Russia to Won
Beusts last note is not expected till the mid
die of next week. Some di plomatists in Vienna
insist that Russia and Prussia have made a
secret treaty. One-half of the sixty millions
1lA1, dad fhn IA,~
piled to completing the organization of the
army.
A correspondent at Pesth on Saturday said
that preliminary communication of concil-
iatory Character had arrived from ST. Peters
burg and bad influenced an important portion
of the Kings speech at the reception by His
Majesty of the delegation.
Belgrade dispatch Of Friday says that the
regency has taken the necessary precautions to
provide against any demonstrations.
TURKEY PREPARING FOR WAR.
CoNsTANTINoPLE. Nov. 26.-Gen. Ignatieff
had an audience yesterday with the Sultan ON
revision of the treaty There is much actiyi-
ty among the diplomats and the state of feel
ing is one of doubt and uneasiness. The mill
tary and naval preparations are active. Amer
lean officers have been appointed to take charge
here that all depends On the frmness of Eng
land.
WAR FACTS AND RUMoRs.
The F.anc-Tireurs are organizing under SUI
perior officers and their efficiency has already
been enhanced They make frequent cap
lures of Prussian trains and mutations and in
fighting in small bodies inflict serious harm on
the Prussian communications.
The German plans for the investment of Or
leans have fallen into the hands of the French.
engagements are reported at Corilmi and Ba-
cOu.
Tours, Nov. 2.-There was desultory fight
ing at several points along the army of the
Loire on Friday. Ulhans are reported near
La Charter, % miles southeast of La Mans.
A German force with artillery is marching
on Lohguy. Great alarm prevails among the
Inhabitants.
Fifty thousand French troops under General
Fiercki have arrived at Tours fro n Brittany.
MINOR SUCCESSES.
AT Tours news has been received of success.
es to the French armies at Gentelle, Booves,
Vougean, Coart, Melville, Vernon and Arten-
ay. At the last named place four canon were
captured.
GREAT FRENCH VICTORY NEAR vENDoME.
The Worlds special correspondent gives the
following account of great French victory
near Vendome yesterday. The battle was be-
gun at two o clock in the afternoon, when the
Russians attempted to turn the left flank of
Gen. Pailadine's forces, posted along the Char
tres and Vendome railroad under Gen. Gar
nett. The Prussians were repulsed and rout-
ed, suffering great loss and were pursued till
nine o'clock at night. They retreated towards
Chateaudun. Two guns were captured. The
government alsOhas dispatches announcing
engasements along the whole front and on
both Il anks Of Paladine's lines all of which re-
suited in victories for the French.
THE INVESTMENT OF MoNTMEDY.
LUXEMBOURG, Nov. 26.-Cannonading was
heard yesterday in the direction of Montmedy.
That place at last accounts was closely invest
ed, though seige works had been commenced.
The commandment threatens to blow up the for
tress rather than surrender. The garrison of
Bedford made sortie on Wednesday but were
driven back.
GREAT BATTLE IN PROGRESS.
Tours. Nov. 27.-The Moniteur says that
great battle is impending The skirmishing so
far has resulted in favor of the French. The
Prussians demonstrated toward Glen and
Montargis, but encountered resistance which
obliged them to change their place of attack
They moved portion of their troops from the
centre to the right, seeking to overwhelm the
French LETT, which was too much exhausted to
be easily defended. The enemy's movement
was in such force that there had TO be heavy
concentration of troops to resist it. Chateau
dun was in consequence left uncovered and
possibly has been captured.
The PrussianS en- Thursday bombarded Ne
vile.
Especial to n Y. World Fighting. is going
on all along the line. The French have carried
everything The Prussians tried to turn the
rISHG VI tHe TonCn at Cl6n on the LOIRE ana
their left at chateau du LOIRE midway between
Lemans and Tours, but were repulsed in both
attempts with great loss. There was also hard
fighting at Vendome, with the French left GEN.
tire to-day. the French driving. back the enemy
and taking 500 prisoners. A decisive battle
has been won by the French. Great excite
ment prevails at Tours.
THE PRUSSIAN REPULsE AT MELVILLE
The report of the repulse of the Prussans at
Melville is confirmed.
MORE ARTILLERY.
BRUSSELS, Nov. 27.--The council of the De-
partment of the Rhone has voted the money
necessary to purchase six field batteries to cost
5000 francs each.
Small pox is spreading in Lyons.
Prussia.
BADEN TROOPS INCORPORATED INTO THE PRUs.
SIAN ARMY.
VERSAILLES, Nov. N.-By treaty Just
signed here Baden troops are incorporated
with the federal army and come under the sole
command and direction of King William and
the war office at Berlin.
PRUSSIA ADHEREs TO A CONFERENCE.
VERSAILLES Nov. 27.-GHerald's speciaL]-
OdO Russell dined with the King last night
and had an int rview with Bismarck this af-
has no concert with Russia, whose circular
causes surprise. Prussii cannot interfere at
present.
LILLE, Nov. 27-An engagement took place
on Saturday at the village of Bowes near
Amiens The French troops repulsed the
Germans with the bayonet. The assailants SUIT
fered severely, lOosing three times as many as
the French. The army in and around Amiens
is full Of confidence.