Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-11-21
EVENING STAR.
The following important items Of war RVS
were received here yesterday and last nigbt:

NEW YORK, Nov. pa Tribua, CORRESPONDENT
telegraphs from the Prussian headquS ters, via
EpeTnay, on the 18th - YesteTdS General
Manteufel was at Rheims with tie first and
eighth army corps, marching by SCISSORS To-
wards Aimens, with instruction. 70 dlree. MS
course southwestern in case OF q heavY attack
by the army of the Loire. Nene OF his troops
shared in the fight at DreBN. Inc deslga OF
Paladines, reinforced by kersuy: was 70 turn
the flank Of the fifth corps AZ versailles auf
operate on the weak pOiDfs OF the Cfermtn lines
between ST. GERMAN snd Argepteul, where
sOrtie from Mont Valerien was TO support his
attack. He had marched north from Chateau
Dun on the line 70 Cnartres and Chateau Neuf,
expecting thus TO keep Tar enough west to avoid
being intercepted. He was, however, met and
bsfied bv the Duke Of Mecklenburg with parts
OF the 5th and 18th corps and the 56th cavalry
and I'D infantry divisions, which had been
hastily gathered from the Paris besieging forces
and from those which marched on Orleans. The
"a and 9Th cavalry divisions were held in reserve
near Epernon. The French were driven back
to Chateau Neuf and beyond. The LIST Bavarian
corps, General Tam commanding, were
rested at Etampes, in their march on Orleans,
and forced towards Ablis, but "a the French
fell back south westward the Bavarians are ex-
pected to continue their southwark movement
VERSAILLES, Nov. lS.-[Hsrdld Special. mo
sOrtie from Paris IL expected at present. The
army OF the Loire has Withdrawn south tn avoid
being shut up between the German armies now
marching against it,
STRATEGIC MOVEMENTS,
IOHDOS, Nov. pa dispatch from Tour
reports that the Duke OF Mecklenburg and Gen
Tam are falling back, while the French are
advancing and threaten to outfank them both.
II is thought that Gen. Manteuftel will march
to the Loire. The ground in the departments
snow.
In regard to the affair near Dreux, a telegram
from Tours yesterday states that it occurred be-
tween a detachment of gsrdes mobile, belong
ing TO the army Of the center, under General
Germans Outnumbered the French, and the de-
tachment fell back upon the m ain force. The
French lose in the affair was sixty killed and
A commission Of inquiry is to be called to try
Marshall Bazaine. General Sheridan has left
Pesth for Constantinople.
II is unofficially reported here that General
DAurelles de Paladines does not propose to
make q further advance, but having secured an
extremely strong position he will await an at
tack by the combined forces of Prince Freder-
lex Charles and the Duke OF Mecklenburg-
Schwerin- An Official statement shows that his
army numbers nearly 10000 men, With daily
increase of 5000.
FROM AND ABOUT PARIS.
LoNDoS, Nov. 19.-Rumors continue to circu-
late OF proposed concentrated attack on the
Prussian positions before Paris by the French,
attended by q sOrue from the city. The time
nxed for this grand move Is said to be next
Monday or Tuesday.
The German ship Fstafette, returning from
the South sea, entered the port of Havre, where
she was promptly seized, her officers not having
erals at the PruSSian camp say that Paris il
doomed, and that the city must fan before tae
18th OF December.
on wednesday last, a sortie was made from
NOntmedy by two companies of gardes mobile.
Every one OF them was either killed or taken
prisoners. The Prussians now contne the bonn
bardment to the fortresSes OF Montmedy.
BARRIER TO WAR.
LnND@N, Nov. 20.-Article Of the treaty of
March 50, 1856, is still regarded as a barrIer to
war, especially when considered in connection
with the protocol of April . of the same wear
This article, as explained by the protocol, re-
'quires the reference OF questions which may
arise to a friendly power preliminary to any act
OF hostility. IL will be noticed that an overt
act, not a declaration, however hostile il NAV
be IN tone, Is necessary TO constitute a breach
OF the treaty. The overt act is still wanting
Russia, in case of a revision of the treaty of
Paris, will consent TO no restriction Of the free
action Of the Gar.
PRUSSIA AND RUSSIA
LONDON, Nov. DIV. Y. World speciall-A
special from Berlin says: Od0 Russell has re-
ceived assurances from Bismarck that there il
no private understanding between Russia and
that Russia has declared her willingness to
grant very extensive furloughs to allay the un-
easiness OF the people.
MINOR ENGAGEMENTS.
LILLE, Nov. 2O.-There was a fight Yesterday
in the Department Of Aisne, between a French
force composed OF franc-tireurs and mobile
guards and a PTussian detachment moving from
order. The losses on both sides were sSont
equal. A similar encounter occurred the same
day near Nemesis, in which the French were
ment took place, in which the Prussians lost go
killed, wounded and prisoners, and Is franc
tireurs were wounded and one killed. The Ger
mans threaten an attack on Neufchatel. Th
French losses in the conflict before Montmedy
have been serious.
RUSSIAN NAVAL MOVEMENTS.
BRUssELs, Nov. G--lN. 7. Tribune Special. I
The St Petersburg correspondent OF the Inde-
,psRdence Beige announces that an imposing Rus
sian iron-elad feet will soon appear in the Oar
daneIes Vessels will be bought in the United
~ n0Ulau Tnnaf
siOns.
THE RUSSIAN STRENGTH.
1he ofhetal statement OF the strength of the
lowing result: Regular army-infantry, 81 'as3
men, cavalry. ,J09 men; artillery. 9s ,27s men;
engineers, p l6Oi guns, $50. Irregular army
51,T4 men, cavalry, 1i3 Sg2; artillery 3Gl:
guns, 20. Grand total, ,557 So men.
NEUTRALITY OF ITALY.
LONDON, Nov. 19.-lSpecial Y. y. Herald IA
Great excitement prevails here over the war
utStlon in regard to the Russian position on
the treaty OF 1856 Popular enthusiasm is in
FAVOR OF adherence 10 the cause of Russia"
report that the ministry is resolved not 10 take
joint action with England and Austria Is well
EeeeiVed- The position taken by the cabinet is
ly alOOf from the complication that nav grow
out OF this question 10 IL certain that Italy's
position will be that OF entire neutrality.
TURKEY
CoSsTANTISoPLE, Nov. 1.-The infringa-
ment OF the Paris treaty Of less dgelt upon Nv
tiOTtschakOf, are As follows. The union of the
Danubian principalities, the election of Charles
A. HOSPOiar, and the passage of Turkish friyatAs
through the BOsphorus. The Nizier replied
saying That an immediate answer was impossi-
BILE, and that the subject must be submit ted TO
the great powers Of Europe.
The FEELING IN ENGLAND
LONDON, Nov. ia special TO the New York
EeYdtd says "a wariike feeling decidedly pre-
walls all over England. An important division
exists IN the cabinet on the Russian question
which Will likely lead 10 the dissolution OF the
ministry. Granville insists that England m usf
now put down her foot firmly, or forever give
up her voice in European affairs. A member of
the British government said to q World corre-
sponcent yesterday that il is now certain that
10 combination of powers would be formed
against Russia Five governments besides
Russia signed the treaty OF 1856, and ali are
equally aggTieyed at Russia's violation thereof
but Will hot write even collective note. France
a powerless; Prussia eonnives with Russia:
Italy declares she viii not join any dipIomatic
movement against Russia, having gained the OBJ
leets OF her former alliance with France and
England There remains Austria: abe viIl a.