The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-01
General Attack Expected
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Market Reports.
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| VIENNA, Nov. Lit is believed here, and
the signs are, that it is beginning to be
believed in London, that Russia having led
Germany on In this present war until her
primary object to the prostrstion of France
has been accomplished even more com pletely
than ever hoped or ever expected, has
meanwhile been preparing herself quietly 4,
and is now prepared TO bring a pressure
on both com batants as shall secure to her
all her objects in the east, without imperiliIg g
her European weight.
| LONDON, Nov. lst.-The decline in the
stock market yesterday, was in consequence
of special Cabinet meeting, which was for
the purpose it is understood, of considering
what steps should be taken in regard to the
continued formidable armament of Russia.
| 1t is stated that Russia has now 500, 600
men under arms ready for the field in the
Western Provinces of the Empire.
! ST. LOUIS, Nov. 1.-The Gallagher &
Allen tight is knocked on the head, for the
present at least, both those worthless having
been arrested this morning, and are now
awaiting their trial before the Court of
Criminal Correction.
New YORK, Nov. 1.-The Worlds
correspondent, telegraphs from Versailles
that a general attack on the forts is expected
| at any moment.
| Weston has arranged for walk of 400
miles in the city in five days successfully
for purse of $1,000.
CHAUNoST, Nov. IA balloon which
left Paris this morning, landed here to day
in safety. 1t brings good news from Paris.
| The messengers leave for Tours with their
dispatches.
The Sarthe Union publishes a report
that, in the vicinity Of Paris, band of
Francs Tireurs nearly captured the king Of
Prussia, who only escaped by precipItate
flight. The story is considered an inven-
ton.
Tours, Nov. IA government council
war held last night, and lasted till late
hour. The following proclamation was
issued this morning. "French republic
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.
Proclamation to the French people
"FRENCHMEN-Raisey your spirits and reso.
luton TO the fearful height of the perils
which have broken on the country. 1t still
depends on US TO mount above misfortune,
and show the world how great people may
be who are resolved not to perish. and whose
courage increases In the midst of calamity.
Metz has capitulAted. a general on whom
France counted, even after Mexico, has just
taken away veighnt den leivre from the
coun,ry-in its danger more than 100, 900 of
its defenders. Marshal Bszsine has betray-
ed US. He has made himself agent of the
man of Sedan and sccompEce Of the
invaders, and, regardless Of the honor OF the
army of which he had charge, he has
surrendered, without even making q last
effort, 120, 900 fighting men, 10000 wounded
men, guns, cannon, and the strongest citadel
of Frsnce-Metz We are ready for the
last sacrifice, and, in the face Of enemies
whom everything favors, let us swear never
to give up so long as there remains an inch
of sacred soil under the soles of our feet
Let US hold firmly the glorious banner OF
the French revolution. Our cause Is that of
Justice and of right. Europe sees 1t
Europe feels it. In the presence of 30 many
unmerited misfortunes, spontaneously.
Receiving from neither IN
vitatiop nor encouragement, she is
moved, and she begins 10 act
No iugon is now left us. No longer
snguish or grow weak, and let us Iprove by
our actions that we can still maintain and
honor Independence, integrity, ell that
makes q country proud and free.
Long live the republic, one and indivisi-
bic.
CREMEIux,
De sam,
GAMBETTA,
THEIRS"
AURORA, Nov. 1.-Sol. Whites store and
postoffice, in Lodi, Kane county, was burned
last Thursday night. Loss over
Sc, goo insured for $4,000. The mail
matter, as well as goods, were all consumed
BUFFALO, Nov. 1.-The Universalist
church, on Main street was destroyed last
night by fire. 1t is supposed to have ne ar
the organ, where the gas was left burning.
Loss $4,000; insured $4,000.
ST.. Louis, Nov Among the injured
whose names have not been previously pub
lis he'd were
George Willism.on, of Pomeroy, o.
Injured internally.
Miss Williamson, of the same place.
Bruised.
LONDON, Nov. 1.-The spoils captured at
Metz include 5000 guns, 100000 francs
of French war funds, and 10000, 900 fran cs
of French civil government departm ent
funds
John Larsby, baggage master, badly
bruised. Express Messenger Surtman, of
Ohio, bruised. Geo. LOTUS, of Louisville,
bruised. These persons are doing we'll.
MILwI UKEE, WIS, Nov. 1.-The receipts
of the fair, for the benefit of St. Ross's
orphan asylum, held in the Chamber of
Commerce last week, amounted to nearly
5000.