The union Democrat., 1870-09-24
EUROPEAN wAR NEWS.

LoxpoS. Sent. COS 40 p. NJ There
has been stirmishing on outskirts of Paris
The Frussians nnw occupy Chsmont and
Nedew. Tie Crown Prince is near Fontain-
hlau. Prussians crossed Seine at Chaissy
Adyiees been received from Strssbours up TO
yesterday Monday. cannon of garrison was
nearly quiet. Genl. Ulrica been badly wonad-
ed. his ofico headquarters been removed to
cellar of Prefecture. Vote taken by people
of city subject of srrrendering was decided
by large majority to continue defence to the
last Postal service with Paris is now per
formed by messengers A softie from Metz
was ordered yesterday but subsequently ceun-
termanded. French peasantry continue to
murder German officers by picking them of
with rifles, they have also cut telegraph wires
and inflicted otter damage near Epernay.
The Democratic demonstration Of the people
af London last night. was ore Of the grea,est
popular Assem- mblages ever seen in the British
capital. Resolutions of meeting friendly TO
German people but bitter against German
Princes.
The Times Berlin correspondent confirms
Prussias readiness to treat With any French
government capable of making anv guarantee
of peace. Barrieades being rapidly formed
at Paris inside fortifcatians. There IS horri-
BILE suffering at seat of war, soldiers and
peasantry suffering from starvation, women
violated, dead outraged and prisoners fam
shed. The Italians are about to force the
Roman gates, only feeble resistance antic-
pated
Tours, Sept. 20.-Sharp irirg been heard
near Courget for two hours Anengs cement
occurred with French sharp shooters on oppo-
site bank of the Marre. the Prussians we're
defeated and driven off at midnight
BERLIN. SEPT. 20.--Queen Augusta yester-
day received letter written b7 the Emperor of
Russia. congratulating her majesty upon
great victories of the armies of Germany.
There is no foundation for statement tina:
King William will not treat for terms of
peace with any other than Napoleon. There
are no signs of capitulation at Metz. Heavy
siege guns needed at Paris and cannot be
carried forward until Toul is reduced.
LONDON, Sept. 0-Engagement'took place
at Bssoux. $4,000 French were attacked
By Is 600 Prussians. The Prussians were
moved down hv the French artillery hut at.
ter considerable loss recrossed the river in
good order. General Cluzeret is placardiug Q
walls of Paris with infamatory addressed
aeans. the government. Resolutions passed
by government of Lyons, that should Paris
surrender her right to capitulate shall not be
recognized {; that the city of Lyons and people
will defend corntry to last man. Submarine
cable between Prussia and Sweden been cut
by French.
Tours, Sept. 20.-Ali telegraphic commu-
nication with Paris ceased Yesterday. Theirs
started on special train to-day for Vienna
whence he proceeds to St. Petersburg
FLORENCE. Sept. 20.-Seige of Rome COM
menced. Five divisions under Genl. Cardona
invest city. Resistance matter of form, sur
render expected tomorrow.
FLORENCE. Sept. 21-Rome been occupied
by Italian troops, no blood split. Pore for
bid any resistance. Romans received Italians
with great enthusiasm, City Of Florence
decked with flags in hnnor of news received
of occupation of Rome hy Italians, population
nearly crazy with delight.
Marvellous activity on part Of the French at
and around Paris, ear;hworks being thrown
up at northern approaches Of city, defenses on
other sides are being strengthened every hour
Russia is moving large bodies Of troops in
Poland. Bavaria has made arrangements
for supply with new pattern of mitrellelrs
which fire $50 balls per minute. Revolution
ut Paris is recognized as Republican. that at
Lyons as Social, red flag hes been adopted by
latter.
Tours, Sept. oil Reported that Pruss;ans
in line at Orleans afte- sharp engagement
were repulsed and fell back upon Maishuben.
Iron clad gunboats for defense of Paris have
commenced operations. General Ripley
American has offered his service to committee
Of defense. Floating batteries been con-
s.ructed to defend entrance os rivers of France.
Reported large number of troops and voun-
teers are At Ll'ietze.
TForld London dispatches intimate that
r,l. hn,
ceGe from his extreme te-ms and that he will
induce the King to consent to treat with Pro-
vi>ionai government soon as it has been con-
fymed by the Constitutional Assembly. he
objects however to armstice no longer. Rus
sa has made positive threat she will not per-
NIT territorial agerandisement of Germany,
This is confirmed from highest authority.
This taken in connection with growing indi-
cations among the English people and the
course of the Gladstone government. peace
must be made. Russian fleets are now fitting
up for at lronstalle. Reported Prussians
badly defeated yesterday in attempt to storm
one of the forts ives. of Paris
Tours, Sept. 21.-Government has ordered
NIL troops N country to converge en- Paris.
Rumored that Prussians have entered Orleans.
Following desnatches received by Ministry
ESinal Sept. 20, Toul again been attacked
Prnssiaus repulsed ard their guns iismantled
CrEN, Sep.. 2o.-Renorted Prussians in
ves:ing Paris heen defeated on plains of
Mendon suffered heavy loss
LONDON, Sent. 90 German forces occupy
Nemours. Said Genl Wcr9er threatens to
utterly destroy S,rashourg if it does not sur
render Paris entirely shut in, al! commu-
nication cut except via Berlin Official des-
patch from Prussiaa headquarters states re-
donht with seven guns before Paris ca ptured.
Berlin, Sept. 2l.-Complete investment Of
Paris was accomplished yesterday. French
troops have been driven back, capture Of out
work with seven cannon was executed with
little loss.
TouRs, Sept. 2l.-Genl Werder has re-
fused to sign any more safe conducts for in
habitants of Strasbourg, general lombard
ment of city TO take place Immediately.
LONDON. Sept. 2l.-Numher of men under
arms in Paris stated at 43S.000 including
$50. 900 volunteers from Provinces. Reds at
Lyons becoming moderate. the appeal to their
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