The union Democrat., 1870-10-08
EUROPEAN WAR NRws.

Marshal Lebeout sought oeatn IN the battles
around Metz. and Displayed the most reckless
yaior. lie admits that France was uhpIe-
pared for war end confesses that he did not
care t. tell the Emperor before the war COM
menced wha, the state of the armv was.
Sr. pErgRsBuRa, September So Herald
special. l-Thiers leaves tomorrow to return
to Vienna, a sadder. but wiser man. Ills
mission, which was to convince Russia of the
danger of suffering Prussia to become too
great by annexation of territory snd the
eclst of uninterrupted victory over France.
has entirely failed Notwithstanding the
for an interview with the Emperor. the latter
politely and positively declined Gnr,zcha-
kof represented to Theirs the impossihlity of
recognizing in him any official authority. and
the inexpediencv Of the Russian Government
holding any official intercourse with a person
whose avowed mission was to create distrus,
and enmitv on the part Of Russia toward a
nectral and friendly power. Theirs. since
his interview with the Minister, has express
ed conviction that France has nothing TO
hone for from Prussia
New YoRK October 1s..-A special from
London says General Baurbaki has escaped
from Metz. lie left the fortress and city in
the garb of a peasant, anil in this disguise
got safely through the Prussian lines. H.
arrived in England yesterday and immedi-
atelv took the train to Hastings on II visit to
the emperor. 1t is believed that the General
Is n nearer of dispatches from Bazainr, end It
is certain he will, row that he is outside of
the fortress, have those notions dispalled as
to the present existence of the Emperor.
Tours. Septemher 30.-A report is recev-
ed that General Bennregard Is in the French
service. 1t is stated that he first accepted a
Colonel's command. hut has since been ap-
pointed General. and is at present organizing
troops in tie south of France.
LONDON. September 80 Cable to the
Times There is great dread of reaction
airy tendency in Prussia among the German
Liberals They say that should King Will
liam proclaim himself Emperor of Germany
there will be Republic in the Fatherland
before five years. This is the universal con-
viction throughout Germany.
BERLIN, October | king William has
forwarded the following dispatch to Qneen
Augusta, from his headquarters at Ferrieres
under date of yesterday: EARLY this MORN
ing the French troops made snrtie against
the troops of the Sixth Prussian Corps. while
the Prussians Fifth Corps was attacked hv
three battalions. At the same time brigade
made q demonstration against the Eleventh
Corps. At the cad Of two hours the French
took shelter under the guns Of their forts.
The Crown Prince commanded the Prus-
sianso
New York. October 4 A special Mt o.
tend telegraphs that there is great irritation
at Berlin on account Gf what he Prnssians
regard "a Is violation of neutrality bv the
United States. in permitting shipments If
- L
1t il stated that Prussia has demanded ex-
nlanations and an apology from the American
Minister.
BERLIN. October 4-The Parisians having
ordered that no Prussian prisoners are to be
taken. because they help to consume The store
Of food in Paris. the Prussian commanders
have also been directed RI take 40 prisoners
All the villages around Metz were destroy ed
bv the late cannonade.
LONDON. October 4 A special envoy has
been dispatched to Wilhenshofe. entrusted
with verbal message only. Strong belief
prevails that the Emperor and Bazaine con-
template offering terms to Prussia. IF the
Prussians connived at the escape of Bourhaki,
the object was to promote such result in
view of the difficulty of treating with the Pro-
visonal Government.
LONDON, October A. World specall. A
special correspondent at Bouiogne sends
word to-day that he has newsfrom Versailles
Of the safe return from Paris Of General
Burnside and Colonel Forbes. They dined
with Washburne. who is in excellent health
and spirits, and will remain at his post. 1t
is understood that the garrison of Paris now
consists Of $50. 900 National Guards, $50. 900
regulars of the line and 200. 900 Garles Mo-
biles; that these regiments and battalions are
drilled, and it is conidentially believed in
the city that the army of Paris alone will at
M distant date he more than able to assume
the offensive with success There has been
no street rioting or fighting whatever. The
whole German force now occrrving lines be-
fore Paris consists of seven army corps num-
herring $50. 600. besides the cavalry which
will probably bring the total up to. $50, 600
New YoRK, October A special at Bnul
ogne sends word from Tours that all the
southern part Of France is under arms.
Great numbers Of troops have arrived at Tours
within the past week from Bnrdeanx and
Marseiles. The towns on .he Loire Argers.
Suneur and Nantes, are crowded with SOL
diers. and drilling goes on necessarily. The
towns IN the Rhine from Lyons 10 Avignon
and Aries have assumed the aspect Of camns.
Rourges is in the same CONDITION. No
thou sht of peace seems to lie anywhere enter
tanned.
LcNpoN Octofer 4 The ho,rhar1ment nf
the CITY from the west is Imminent. The
books of the great libraries have been rem,v-
Ell to cellars al windows have beer filled
with bags of earth, and watches have been
stationed at Notre Dame. to look out for
fires.
Tours. Os.ober 1.-The official Journal Of
the Republic publishes decree fixing the
time far the election of the Constituents A.
semhlv. and prescribing the manner in which
the-election shall he held. The total number
nf representatives will lie seven hundred and
iftv. These are to he elected hv France
alnne. No provision is TINS far made FIR Al
geria or other colonies. They are IN he ar-
nointed on n basis of the population. All
Frenchmen arrived at the age Of twenty-nne.
End who have been residents for six months
of any commune. ard all whose names NAV
he inscribed on Ike list of elea.ors. Will be en-
titled to vote. Prefacts and Secretaries Cen
eral actually in office nav he reelected
Electors will vote az the chief town Of the
canton. Projects nav however. under GER
tain circumstances which are given at length
IN the original document. divide the cantons
in two or mora elertion distrints The vofinc