Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-12
London.

detachment of the army OF the Crown
Prince under Gen. Vandertown, defeated the
position of the army Of the Loire yesterday.
near Orleans, taking 10000 prisoners, and
three pieces of artillery. The French fled in
disorder
The Prussians were second time repulsed
at Cherizey, but rallied, and taking possession
Of the place, set fire to it. The town is now
in ruins. The French say the Prussians have
also burned several villages in the plains of
Beance.
The clerical party in France. especially in
Brittany and La Neudie, have taken umbrage
at the popularity of Garibaldi, and refuse to
fight under him.
The National Guards, 10 900 strong under
Gustave Flourens, demanded of the govern
ment that Chassepot rifles be given them,
and that change be made in the plan of OPP
posing on every battle field one Frenchman
to three Prussians. The answer was unfav-
orable, and Flourens resigned his command.
At last accounts from scene of yesterdays
battle at Athevah, near Orleans, the Prussian
cavalry was in close pursuit of the French
troops.
Russia denies all reports that she is making
military preparations. The entire press de-
clares the government wants peace.
London, Oct. II. Mr. Motley, the Ameri-
can Minister, is guest OF Earl Russell at " or
bur Abbey.
Among the documents found in the Tu-
illeries, is deed dated Immediately prior to
the marriage of Napoleon with Eugenie, in
which nearly G,000,0Q0 francs are settled by
the Emperor on Miss Howard and her son
the Count De Beauremard.
The Germans are closing in upon Thion-
vile. They have been largely reinforced
and are receiving siege guns from Stras-
bourg.
The King of Saxony has instituted new
order to that of st. Henry, solely to the
honor OF the King of Prussia.
Special to Times.
A correspondent writing from Rouen on
the Sth, states that the provisional govern
ment is more anxious to effect the relief of
Metz, than even that of Paris. The former
fortress contains S00,0 Chassepots, i'm
mense quantities of ammunition and other
stores.
baldi will take his forcss into Vosges to
operate against the Prussians.
1t is understood that the fighting was re-
sumed to-day near Orleans.
The people of Tours are expressing their
indignation at the course of the authorities
in not seeing that the 18th corps was proper
ly reinforced.
The scene of battle which occurred yester-
day near Artenarey is only three hours ride
by rail from this city, and here are collected
several thousand troops of infantry, cavalry
and artillery. The public is painfully i'm
pressed because their troops were not imme-
diately forwarded to assist in the fight.
Gen Bourlaki has been summoned to Pours
to account for his recent conduct. He is
charged with having left his post to visit Eng
land.
Paliako has offered his services to the Re-
public.
The report that Gen. Ulrich will receive
the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor, is
denied.
Tours, Oct. IL. Gambetta's balloon brought
out of Paris nearly 80, 900 letters, each weigh
ing about four grains. There were still Is, -
600 such letters waiting despatch at the Paris
Post Office. Carrier pidgeons have considera-
bly, more than they can do.
Prussians shoot all the F'ranc-tireurs they
capture. This is one reason why the latter
carry the black flag.
Atrocities are not committed by large bod
les of Prussians, but by those not under COM
mand of their superior officers.
The Prussans have threatened to exc
cute the municipal authorities at Ablis, be-
cause at that place the Franc-tireurs surprised
the enemy, killing many, and capturing
others.
The French govt has given notice that one
Prussian prisoner will be shot for every per-
son killed by the Prussans.
The journals in this city to-day, publish
the death of Prince Frederick Charles OF
Prussia
Large numbers of prisoners of war, includ-
ing some Uhlans, arrived to-day, Crowds OF
people who had congregated to get a glimpse
of them appeared much eXasperated, as i
required strong efforts on the part of the au
thorities to prevent retaliation on the spot fol
late Prussian atrocities
Despatch from ST. Quentin yesterday after
noon, says that the Prussians have not reap
peared in that section. There were COO
French of all sorts in town.
1t may he assumed thatth Prussians open
fire on the Notifications of Paris to-day. post
poning the bombardment OF the city itself I'M
Ill the resistance of the people makes it in
evitable.
Brussels.
Brussels, Oct. III. The Journals declare
that Austria was not passive when Rome was
absorbed by Italy. She made energetic
representation in favor of the Pope at Flor
enCe.
Madrid.
Madrid, Oct IL. Senior Costeller recently
received a deputation from France. lie de-
lvered a short speech affirming that the
sympathy of the Spanish people was decid,
eddy with the French people.