Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-14
The Duke of Mecklenburg's Report
London.

London.
London, Dec 10. French sources say that
an important meeting of the Ministry to con-
slider the situation was held at Tours on Sat
urday morning previous to removing the capi-
tai to Bordeaux.
1t was unanimously decided TO reconsider
the proposed armistice, and an address was
adopted cheering on the troops TO It more Wig
orous campaign.
The provisional government is consider
ably encouraged by General Ducrots defense
together with The repulsc of the German at
tack upon the army of the Loire on Thurs
day.
A telegram from Berlin says there has been
heavy fighting with the army of the Loire.
Austria is still renewing her efforts for
peace.
The Duke Of Mecklenburg reports from
Melung under date of the 10Th, as follows:
The enemy violently attacked us Yesterday,
but was VIGOROUSLY repulsed at all points
Notwithstanding the grea, superiority of his
force, our losses were even smaller than in
the engagement of the day previous.
The journal du Havre says the army of the
Loire has been reinforced by 40, 900 men.
Special to \. Y. World.
The centre of Prince Frederick Charles
army is at Orleans, the left wing at Beaugen-
cy, and the right wing near Glen. The WHOLE
army of the Prince comprises IL divisions
in all $4,000 men. The extension of his line
over so long distance causes some anxiety
| at Versailles.
Mantuefiel Is operating 70 occupy llavre,
Dieppe and Rouen.
Four divisions under Werder are beseiging
| Belfort, two divisions are operating in the
OH xpb in
| raine, Montmedy and Longroy, two divisions,
| and in front of Paris seventeen divisions
| Those armies, if their ranks are full, would
number $40, 900 men: but their real strength
! is less. The new recruits now en- route viii
fill them up TO this strength, which il consid
cred ample to hold the country all winter
Special to \. Y. Herald.
| Serious apprehensions are entertained re-
garding the Duchy of Luxembourg. Bis
| marck is believed to be determined on its
| annexation.
| Little confidence is felt in this city in the
success of Congress for the consideration of
| the Eastern question.
Warlike preparations continue in England
and Turkey
bombardment of Paris. Private advices state
that it will commence Immediately.
Bordeaux.
Bordeaux, Dec. 10. Government has been
installed here. Vigorous measures have been
decided upon, and large reinforcements for
warded to the army from all points south of
France
| Troops partly armed and equipped and
| large numbers of batteries are ready for SER
vice; also men and horses for large cavalry
| forces.
Several French victories are announced.
Madrid.
| Madrid, Dec. IL. The reported project for
suspension of payment of interest on internal
debt is authoratively denied. Senior Moret
has negotiated with agents of London and
Paris capitalists for loan.
1t is expected that the Cortes will complete
the necessary legislation prior to the arrival
of the Duke of Aosta, so that its dissolution
| may occur Immediately.
| Versailles.
Versailles, Dec. Is. The French are as
| Stunning the offensive before Paris at nightfall
| after hard days artillery fighting. The
| French at Havre captured detachment of
Germans with artillery.
The second army corps was INSTRUCTED IN
its pursuit of the French by large quantities
of abandoned stores, guns and clothing.
| deputation of the North German federal
parliament is daily expected, bringing the adj
| dress of that body to the king.