The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-10
FOREIGN NEWS.

partment Of the Loire, is evacuate,
by the Germans. The army of tn
Loire has started on forward move
ment.
Advices from Paris, received by bal
loon, to the Sth, say the situation i
satisfactory. The Prussians are active
1 ly at work constructing works in tn,
rear of the lines from which the French
recently drove them. A large numbe,
Of prisoners has arrived at Paris cap
tured in the battles at the east ant
south of the city on the I'd inst. Th'
Prussians in their attack hurled over 6
hundred and twenty thousand mer
against Ducrot, yet he held his ground
and repulsed the enemy. Bore
I Advices from the garrison at Belfort
to the 9th, report the siege progressing
vigorously. The Prusslans had at
tempted to storm the place but were
beaten off. One of their regiments was
entirely cut to pieces in the attack.
BERLIN. December 6.-The three
million pounds sterling loan, recently
authorized by the North German Par.
lament, will be allotted to subscription
in London.
The following letter received from
King Louis, of Bavaria, to King John,
Of Saxony, has been made public:
| The Germans led by the King OF
Prussia's celebrated brotherhood of the
arms, giving glorious proof of impor-
tance and power by united Germany.
have negotiated to this end at Versail-
les and now L, invite you and other
German Princes to urge the King of
Prussia; to assume the title Of Emperor
of. Germany united with presidential
functions / am proud thus to take the
first step in crowning the German unity.
| hope for your assentand that Of other
Princes and free towns.
LONDON, December THE Times be-
lieves that certain recommendations
made in the Presidents message will
fall still-born, like many of those OF
Grants predecessors documents. 1t
marks another stage of the President 8
downward career, and next shows how
far the highest authorities will 90 when
the balance of parties is unstable.
MADRID, December 7.-Ex-Queen Isa-
bella sent in her formal protest from
Geneva against the election of the Duke
Of Aosta as King of Spain. She has
no intention of appealing to France
MADRID, December 6.-All the polit-
ical factions in Spain are violently at
tacking Prim and the party supporting
Aosta. u....
LONDON, December THE French
acceptance Of the conference for the set
tlement Of the Eastern question is I'M
conditioned.
BERLIN, December 1t is said that
Bismarck will treat the acceptance or
rejection Of the South German treaties
as Cabinet question.
LONDON, December 7.-Bismarck con-
siders that the delay in voting for the
Constitution is working mischief.
Tours, December IA dispatch
from LIE Mars, today, says that bal
loon arrived from Paris with news from
the capital to the night of the 9Th.
- No military operations had occurred
since the 3d.
General Trochu had received a letter
from General Won Moltke, announcing
the defeat of the army OF the Loire, and
offering a safe conduct to such parties
as he designated, to verify the news.
The offer was refused by the govern
ment, who said that even il the state
ment were true, they would still have
the right TO expect great movement of
the nations TO their assistance, and will
continue the combat.
Advices from reliable parties show
that the recent successes of the Paris
ians were greater than supposed.
When the balloon started, firing was
heard south Of Paris
The journals in Tours announce the
changes in the army of the Loire, which
is divided into three corps, under com
mand OF Generals Bourbaki, Chansoy
and Billot. ..
Especial to the World.
LONDON, December Mr.. Allen
writes from ST. Petersburg on the I'd
inst Great warlike feeling prevails
over the empire. The arrival at Sebas
tapool of the news ofGortschakoff S Cir
cular creates universal feeling of joy.
Notice has been given by the Emperor
for the reserve corps to hold themselves
in readiness, which is considered of great
importance. This reserve has not been
resorted to since the Crimean war.
Russia is commuted to hold the line
of conduct and is resolved to cary it out
in spite of all opposition. 1t has been
announced by the Emperor that 10000
600 roubles will be devoted to the ex.
traordinary war expenses. By the first
of January 49, 100 remodeled guns and
1906 breech leaders will be ready for