The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-10-25
WAR IN EUROPE
FRANCE.

I II
imminent there. The French Will make
an attempt to Ietake Orleans.
Fears are entertained here concerning
the sudden decision OF England to medi-
ate betW cen France and Prussia. Some
! parties imagine IL is plot for the re-en-
thronem ent of the Bona partists, and 9TH
ers seem 10 acquire cJnfidence in the
eagerness of Great Britain 10 bring about
peace. IL is generally considered that
interests OF russia than OF France, and
as Significant OF her movement ii IS ap-
parent now that the difficulties in taking
Paris have been demonstrated. Besides
this, England Is aware that the French
| armies just organized are quite prepared
TO act on the offensive; that the bad sea-
son Is az hand, and the difficulty Of OBJ
taln1ng fo0d ie rapidly increasing in con-
II sequence; and that General Trochu Is pre-
4 pairing series 0f formidable sorties. eFhe
journals and people, who take notice of
this phase of affairs, accord England no
| that the Paris government win net csde
| an inch OF territory, nor pay franc of in
! viii have TO go on 20 the bitterend, unless
very moderate.
/ The Progress dS NoTd relates a story of
4 The massacre OF 1000 Mobiles taken prig.
capture.
Tours. october 2I.-The lPrussIan Com
| mander at Orleans has posted placards all
! about the city, containing an appeal TO
| the citizens and informing them that the
/ French Govern ment, and not the Prus-
sian, Is their real enemy. The journals
i reply TO. this appeal bitterly, encouraging
| the people 10 defend the country to the last
extremity. Tney say France was unpre-
pared for the conflict two months ago, but
i she is now commencing to feel that she
VIII make ntting answer TO Prnssian
/ protestations of friendship.
NO ofncial news OF Garibaldps move
ments nave been received, but IL is under
stood That he Is rapidly organizing corps
OF sharpshooters,
TogRs. October 2a.-some Journals give
| the particulars of an alleged massacre of
] the French garrison which recently capit-
ulaled at SO1sSODS. The soldiers are said
70 have been all shot in the woods, near
Inat elty3 ana Dntehered ginH cold blood.
The goHernment mas faith enough In the
story to make II the subject of Official In.
qu1rys with view to retaliation.
\ The fGllOwIDg news has been made pub
lie by the Ministry: AS
The Prussians, while preparing to be-
siege La FeFte st, Aubtr, suddenly retreat
ed. leaving behind all their utensils and
large quantities of stores. They went to-
ward Laon. IL is said that messenger
arrived in the German camp, and his IN
teldgence caused their sudden departure. I
10 as also reported that the PrussiRns suf-
In the neighDorhood OF Laferte aud the /
troops have Withdrawn to reiuforce their /
beaten army. ~
TOURS, October2f The news from Paris 4
70 the 18Th refers generally to Preparations /
for oftensive movements OH q large scale, /
but no particulars are given for fear the /
aI,asI antelligenee would pc OF service 10 the /
NJ. Pourtalls, editor of La Veqtte, had /
oeen imprisoned for publishing false news. /
It appears from an explanatory letter pub
llshed IN that paper, that it was ChevalIer 4
Wyckon. who furnished the notes for the
report tor which aPourtalts was punished. Il
TIE Figaro gives the details of the affair of /
Marguerite Beilanger, proving that she /
assumed the maternity OF the child OF q /
great lady, and that n. Devine was In
vOlved in the affair.
The publication of private doeaments
found In the Tufleries. Containing letters
from Clement Duvernoy to olivier, clear
~ estapllshes the liberal views OF the
former, who makes the remark. while
urging reforms, that Francs is enervated,
as man would be who dtinks coffee and II
spirits without eating substantial food. /
Gen. Trochu tor his good Judgment and /
unremttting activity. His energy pro-
nnboundsdF Paris teels fhe PapPn5sry Pgpnst =
dence In his patriotism and ability. i
d ~ S.yseset says All parties ac-
accomplished, and adds that since his.
arrival IN Tours he has organized arm 'es,
restored military discipline, aroused the 1
public to the necessity and dangers of the 4
situation. has tened the armaments, settled I
many many dlssenslonsA made eJuaicIong ZAP
more conhdent tone is Noticeable IN the 1
journals, and the public, IN com equenee,
manifest great satisfaction at the mprove-Il
ment of affairs brought about by his Wig.
orous administration. ~Ns II
thabthe garrison made q sOrtie, IN which K
they drove the enemy from tn cir position,
and tweuty-two cannon. u Us
Advices from the Invaded provinces
show that the Prusstans continue to shoot 1
hands. = ~ = -a+a- n
Tours. October 24.-The Ls Fyaaeois says +
an arm1stice IS not yetconcIudedsb but hope i
All are surprised at the attitude OF Eng i
land In paying no attention to the soltsita- /
a tlons q tsyre 2r arguments of' f'IlieIs put
OF her. she takes the Initiative, and pro- 4
poses bluntly suspension of arms, to i
allow the election OF constituent assem- I
In-thus scting, does England listen to I
geAeral interest and to the consideration I
OF policy aAd hum manity, or is she secretly I
pushed by the belligerents who have had 4
all her sym pathy up to the present time.
Many persons, adds that journal, incline I
to the be ief that, The English Cabinet IS /
now aetlug by the advice of Prussia. /.
Who having stopped tndehnitely before /
Paris. nave made known to England that |
the time has come for action on her part.
The La France says that England was L
Atation she fiIst refused. France asked not /
for an armtst ce, and has not authorized 1
England TO ask for one. Since the failure 1
gauizins for defense sWhatever move 4
ment she may contempIate, Ems gland must /
-uce the mastering of our. Mobile Guards. i
and the spirit of Paris aRd Lyons and /
other large cities. AS England now pro- T
poses an arraistice, it must be because she
understands hat proposals win be made /
which We VIII accept. e aMuM.#- 49, I
TOURS october A.-People in official (
ciIoes dwell on the circumstances that the /
present moves Of Englands follows close /
upon the circular In which Bismarck af- /
fects such concern lest the Parfsians may !
suffer the horrors of a famine; and they |
declare that France must act with courage /
and determination, that now she must ac- |
cept no humtliating condition.
Apprehension 1s expressed, by persons |
connected with the Government here, |
that Paris Will refuse any peace proposals, |
u the terms OF WnSch do not provide for
France.
-ToURS. October q 24.-OrIeausi is now occu-
pied by % 600 Prussians. with sixty nieces 1
of artillery- The enemy have made fresh
requisitions on the city.
The Governments carefully avoids giving
Information OF the French forces on the
Loire. but II may be stated that they are
in motion, and the result will soon be
ST. QUENTIN, October D. via London.
October 24.-ThIs city was evacuated yes
terday. The siege of Lsferte has also been
The corps under the DUKE of Mecklen-
burg Is returning to Paris. - ~ -
A mutlny among the troops nd SoissonE
has resulted In bloodshed. seve M ohaIes
were killed and three WoundedA " ~ /
BESANCoN, October 2S.-Gen. CambrfeIss
dispatches to the Government sfst E "a at
the Prusstans again attacked Chattflon LIE 4
Due, where they were repulsed the day be-
fore. At night they retreated, and we
now hold the position. We have taken
many prisoners.
The bombardment of Schlesta5t conn.,
Tnenced ON the lSlhs- and several houses
I We're burned.E - - Hs
er1r PRUSSIA + o g