The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1870-12-16
THE WAR

DAR1IsTApT, December Louis sent the
following dispatch from Orleans to-day to the
Grand Duke in this city. ave march onward
for Tours to-day"
LArER-HAvRE, December THE Prussisns
are advancing on the city. The French gave
them battle few miles distant. The losses
were about equal
LONDON, December l0.-PubIic roioicines
in Berlin to celebrate the recent brilliant
victories, are exceedingly popular, and extend
to all parts of the kingdom.
In consequence ofthe heavy losses sustained
by the Germans, the people of Berlin and the
principal cities throughout Germany are
active in a movement to personally urge the
immediate bombardment of Paris and thus
prevent any further unnecessary waste of hu-
man life.
TouRs, December 9.-The Government has
made the following intelligence public:
General Chanzy reports to the department
that there was an attack all along the lines
from Mains to St. Laurent and Des Bois last
night. To-day the principal effort of the
enemy was at Beaugency. The Germans were
very strong at that place, having no less than
eiqhty-six cannon. Their forces consisted of
two divisions of Bavarians, one division of
Prussians. 900 cavarly and strong reserves
Thev were under the command of Prince Fred
erick Charles and the Duke OF Meckenburg
The enemy was repulsed and driven beyond
Grande C6artres. We sleep tonight on the
positions they had this morning. The pris-
oners acknowledge that the Prussians suffered
heavy losses. The battle lasted till night. I
have not vet received complete list of four
losses, We may be attacked again tomorrow,
but are prepared to resist to the Bavarians.
Lieutenant General Stephan, commanding a
division. was wounded before st. Laurent and
Des Bois. The Prussians have been driven
from MaTeiles-
Reports from Tours state that the army of
Loire is divided into two bodies, the left wing
moving tawards Tours while the right wing
and center move south along the railroad to
Vierzon.
BKRIIS, Dec. l0.-King William telegraphs
under date Of to-day, to Queen Augusta:
afThere was severe and successful fighting yes
terday near Meung. More resistance is ex-
pected there. One gun, several mitrailleuses
and $50 prisoners were taken. The sanitary
condition Of the army IN the field has taken
very favorable turn.
TonRs. December S-Oficial DEGREES have
appeared appointing Gen. Bombah TO the
command of the First Army, and Gen. Chanzy
TO the command of the Second Army, the
Army Of the Loire having been thus divided.
Gen d'Aurelles de Paladines refuses the COM
maad of the military camp at Cherbourg,
which has been rendered to him.
II is reported that there was fighting
ali dav.to dav along the left bankof the Loire,
between the French under General Chanzy,
and tbe forces repulsed by him yesterday.
The reports say he was successful to-day
TouPs. December S.-The official journal
announce that the Government has removed
to Bordeaux Minister Gambetta viii go to the
army of the Loire, which has been divided |
into two corps, with the supreme object of
reaching Paris. He viii then return here and |
remain with Archieves. General Chanzy re-
ports that he fought yesterday against the
army of Prince Frederick Charles, and re-
pulsed the enemy along the whole line. |.
BERLIN, DeesmheT s,-TheFe was a anti