The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-09-30
WAR NOTES.


obstacle to the capture of Paris. II opens The
railway from their base OF supplies ut Nancy Il
the headquarters Of the German army before
Paris. and at the same time enables the German,
to bring the force escging II forward to Paris
along with their formidable siege artillery, whoss
effectiveness the Parislans win doubtless soon
have ocular demonstration. The moral effect Of
the capture cannot be light. II proves that
French fortresscs are not invulnerable, and
while adding to the confidence Of the Teutou in
his proves, necessarily saps at the fountain Of
the last hope Of France. ...
When the Prussians were operating around
Sedan, the Paris papers endeavcred TO allsy the
the fears Of the people by assuring them that
more than plliOn men would be required IL
surround the thirty miles Of Paris Notifications.
Il would, they asserted, be impossible for the
Prussans TO bring enough men into France to
invest the city. Brit in these CALCULATIONS they
erred, as Frcnchmen seem to have all through
the strife thus far for In a little more than a
week after his armies appear before Paris. King
William telegrapbs that II Is completely in
vested" Furthermore, no appears TO have
troops to spare, and we are told that large armies
are to be dispatched to Orleans, Lyons and
Roucn to complete the occupation Of Southern
France. ....
II Russia is determined to take advantage of
the present crisis in Europe and swallow Turkey,
there would appear to be no serious obstacle in
the way. Prussia would not intervene, te'ng
only too glad to have her ancient ally employed
where she could not "take hand" against any
cxactions which the interests and safety Of Ger
many may require Of France. Austria would
be content IL allowed to share In tie sick mans
effects. And England, with most to fear from
Turkish dsmemberment and Russian supremacy
in Asia, will not alone brave the power OF the
Car. So Russia may, after all, realize the
dream of her ambition 20 rudely broken ut Be
bastopol, become the master OF the Bosphorous
and hold undisputci sway at the ancient capital
Of Constantine. II isquite apparent that the
"balance Of power" which has held the chief
European nationalies to their present boundaries
for the last thirty years, has ceased to be. and
that new era is about to dawn. general
peace seems very remote. 30" . 900 H.'
A dispatch from the Prussan headquarters
near Metz reports the signal failure Of another
attempt Of the French to cut their way through
from Metz. On Friday the French, In strong
force, made sortie from the city gates and be-
yond the walls. Their advance was checked,
and they were driven back after four hours
heavy fighting. ...su r,.u.. .-. :
A dispatch from London Of the 10Th says,
Midnight.-Advc,s received this evening
states that tho government Of Russia Is still
vigorously engaged In transporting troops and
munitions Of war southwark. The garrisons
OF the Prussian fortresses in provinces Of Po-
land and Volhynia have been greatly increased
Tha toSto nti leo,
walls in all departments. Seven divisions Of
Russian infantry and artillery have been hur-
richly despatched to the Gallican frontier. The
definite purpose Of Russia and the action Of the
other European powers is expected to be known
10 morrow. N..
The French Committee Of Defence, after hear.
ing the terms Of peace offered to NJ. Fsvre by
Count Bismarck, unanimously voted not to ac-
cept them. Trochu made brave speech, as
serting that he would not advise o nation any
more than an individual to commit suicide, but
he believed France had men and resources sufi-
cient to make a successful resistance. There
has been no severe fighting around Paris so far
rs known, although there are various indefinite
rum1rs Of skirmishcs. Bazsine has made an
other unsuccessful attempt to escape from Metz.
The Prussan armies have been re-organiIed.
In England and Austria there have been inn
posing demonstrations by the sympathilers with
rcpublicsnism in France. U'rw z .s.Y'
McMahon's military career grows brighter
as facts come to light. 1t appears that not he,
but Count Palikao, was responsible for the alb
sur,i movement which placed the French army
in its terrible dilemma at Sedan. Official docu-
ments show further that not wimpfen, but Ma
poleon, ordered the capitulation. General
McNiahon wished to retreat on Paris aud defend
that city, but Count Palikao planned the Sedan
canpaign in all It's details, and Is responsible
for It's disasters. ~ i..A tN'. % i.!'i.
A Florence dispatch says the Roman populace
tore down the escutchcons Of foreign legations
Friday where they were combined with Papal
arms When those Of PORTUGAL were attacked
Gen. Cadarna interposed. lie explained to the
Portuguese ambassador and promised his pro-
lection hertafter. lie imme lately issued q
proclamation to the people denouncing such ex-
cesscs rs violation OF international law, and
threatening severe penalties in case lawlessness
was renewed. In the latest conflict ON the oc-
cupation Of home but few Of the Pontihcal force
were killed.
AZ the siege Of s,rasbourg. N. Camille 81.
Marie, captain OF artillery, was upon observa-
ton duty posted on the platform Of the Stras-
bousg cathedral. OF n sudden hc sccs q shell
describe It's beautiful curve; watching its aight,
what was his horror ct seeing Il Gall upon the
rof Of his own house, AM, passing from garrett
to cellar, then explode. Tho brave officer. re-
mains at his post; but What must have been his
anguish OF mind On his relief he hastened TO
what had been his home. Happily for. him his
wife and child had left the house for . few min
utes before the fAll Of the messenger Of destric-
ton. I'V' l'' hi','''
From German sources the following estimate
is given Of the German armies nov operating
on French soil; tiut - lsn1N DO sl,q7N
Befbre Metz, Strasbourv. Bitsehe. ~ iiguplg
l6verlun aud Phlsburg. la'iug q. 30 20. 900
Defore and around Paris. Gli cg 100000
Guarding the COMMUNICATIONS, o slii $1,000
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