Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-24


ference with Lord Granville. Negotiations
very favorable for peace are progressing.
England asks for an armistice not for the pur-
pose of electing a Constituent Assembly, but
for the restoration of the Empire. Eugene to
re-enter France and Bazaine to leave Metz
to protect her, restore order and make peace.
TroChu approves the plan.
London papers to-day publish reports made
by deserters from Metz to the effect that Ba-
zane was dead and that Canrobert was in
command, and also that hunger and pestilence
prevailed in the city. The stories are gener-
ally discredited.
AT Berlin, however, the capitulation of Ba-
zane is hourly expected. 1t now seems that
overtures made looking to the surrender re-
ferred only to troops which had been refuged
at Metz, and not to the garrison of the city.
1t is reported that the North German Sow
creigns have been convoked at Versailles to
declare King William Emperor of Germany.
The Manchester Guardian has a despatch
from Tours 22d stating that an armistice for
one month has been agreed on in order that
elections might proceed.
4 despatch from Lille to-day, confirms the
occupation of St. Quentin by the Prussians
after short cannonade.
Special to Herald.
London, Oct. 90. There are rumors that
an agreement has been made at the Prussian
headquarters with Gen. Boyer, a Messenger
of Bazane, under which the Marshal is to
march to Paris, and declare for Napoleon
Fourth.
Gen. Sheridan arrived at Bruxells to-day,
on his way to Rome. He will return to the
Prussian army when operations become more
active.
London, Oct. 80. 1t is reported that Eng
land will Immediately offer direct interven-
ton for an armistice. Lord Lyons and Lord
Lofters have taken steps to that effect at
| Tours and Berlin and that perfect accord in
the matter exists between England, Austria
and Italy.
Troops are leaving Madras for China.
| 1t is rumored that defensive alliance has
been formed between Turkey and Greece
against encroachments Of the western powers.
A sorte was made from Paris last night in
| the direction of Versailles. The Germans at
ter some hours fighting drove the French
back, taking 100 prisoners and two pieces of
artillery.
Paris, Oct 49, The French have strongly
fortified the gap between Mont Valerien and
st. Dennis by earthquakes, and expect soon
to make strong offensive movement.
Versailles.
Versailles. Oct 81, via. Berlin and London,
%. At noon to-day sortie was made by the
French from Fort Du Mont Valerien, sup
ported by forty field guns. They victorious
ly repulsed by detatchments of the 9th and
10th divisions of infantry and regiment of
Landwehr, and were supported toward the
close of the engagement by the 4th corps.
The Prussians captured 100 prisoners and 2
guns. The German loss is small. The
King witnessed the battle from the Marty
Viaduct. The people of Versailles are
greatly Harmed.
The official captures made at Scissors have
just been made public. 80 officers and 1858
OF the rank of file surrendered. Besides
these l28 guns of all kinds, 10000 bombs,
$50 tons of gunpowder, and military chest,
containing $4,000 francs fell into the hands
| of the Germans.
The health of the Pope is still good
1t is said the neutral powers have coun-
selled him to remain in Rome for time, and
accept the situation, and that he has con-
cluded do SO.
Papal Bull announcing the suspension of
the Ecumenical Council. have been found
affixed 10 the doors of all the churches.
Amiens.
Amiens, Oct 90. The correspondent of
the Morning Standard says that the American
Ambulance Corps has been given to under
stand by the Prussians that its aid is not
wanted
Berlin.
Berlin, Oct 90. The Prussian Cross Gaz-
cite in referring to the rumor that NJ. Theirs
proposes to visit the King of Prussia at Yer
sailles. expresses the opinion that his mission