Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-12-17
LATER FROM THE ATLANTIC STATES.
TELEGR APHIC.

French Imperialists are greatly strength
cned, and that the Prussian government
is decidedly favorable to the restoration Of
the Empire.
Mr.. Tardcau, in dispatch of the 9TH,
from Tours, asserts that the retreat of the
army of the Loire was effected without
other sacrifice than the naval guns in the
entertainments at Orleans, all of which
were spiked.
The army of the Loire has divided into
two bodies, the left wing moving towards
Tours, while the right wing and centre
move south along the railroad to Viersou.
The purchase of provisions for the use
of Paris, after capitulator, was entrusted
to officers of Commissariat. who have con.
cluded contracts with English houses.
The officers preferred to operate through a
German house, but it was ascertaincd that
the export Of provisions would produce in
convenience in Germany.
Tours. Dec. 9.--Thc Government has
made public the following intelligence.
General CLANCY reports to the War De.
partment that there was an attack all along
the lines, from Mounts to Saint Laurent
Des Faux, last night, but the principal ef-
fort Of the enemy was at Beauey. The
Germans were very strong at that place
having Sc cannon. Their forces consisted
Of two divisions of Bavarans one division
Of Prussians, two thousand cavalry, and
strong reserves, under Frederick Charles
and the Duke Of Mccklenbcrg. The enc
my was rcpulscd and driven beyond
GraI,ae Chartee. We hold to-nig the
positions held this morning. The Prus.
sian loss is heavy. The battle lasted till
night. We may be attacked to morrow,
but are prepared to resist. Lieut.. Gen
cral Stephen, commanding a division, was
wounded. The Prussians were driven
from Maralles.
DARMsrADT, Dec. S.-Prince Louis
te'egraphs TO the Grand Duke of Ucsse
from Orleans on the 9TH, as follows: We
move on Tours today. The Hessian
losses in tie recent battles we're very
slight.
LONDON, Dec. 7.-Gladstoncs note, an.
nouncing that Government has taken care
to make provision necessary for the pro.
lection of the Pope adequate for the sup
port of his dignity and personal freedom
and Independence in his spiritual func
tions, excites surprise and criticism. The
Government, by such declaration, made at
this moment, intends the double purpose
of influencing large Catholic meeting at
St. James Hail. on Friday, aud conciliat-
ing the feeling in Irclapd and here.
Rumors Of impending difficulty with
America already cause alarm.
LONDON, Dec. 9.-Thc Press tomorrow
will attack Glalstone's note concerning
the protection of the Pope, declaring it an
utter reversal of traditional English policy
since the Reformation.
IgnaG cff declares it is impossible to
withdraw Gortschakoff's note, but says the
Car will not violate the treaty of 1856.
BRUssELs, Dec. 10.-In the Chambers
to-day Baron Anthem said he was aware of
Prussia's note in regard to Luxembourg
He denies that the Government was in the
least degree Influenced by Prussia to re-
ject the petition of French prisoners in
Belgium to return to their country. As
for the case of Luxembourg, it ought to be
a warning TO Europe
LONDON, Dec. 9.-London clubs are full
of rumors to night Of a speedy consumma-
ton of arrangements for peace and res
toration of the Empire. Great signfi-
canoe is attached to The manner in which
the Empress has been received by Queen
Victoria at Windsor. The feeling is strong
that a victory for France is hopeless, un-
der the Republic. Private advices from
all parts of France indicate reaction
everywhere in favor of the Emperor. The
people arc contrasting twenty years of or
der and prosperity with the present misery
and anarchy. The Tours Government has
proved incompetent either to conduct war
or negotiate peace. Napoleon refuses to
sanction any scheme for his restoration. at
present saying his part is silent inacton
until the Republicans either capi.ulate or
are dispersed.
BERLIN, Dec. 9.-There was an anti
war riot of serious character yesterday,
caused by resistance to the order drafting
married men. The Landwchr and the
police were unable to quel the riot, and
the military were called out. They sup.
pressed the disorder using great severity.
IF the order drafting married men is carrie
out, it will give an additional force of
100000 to the army.
MoNT Billboard, Dec. S.-Bclfort is
making a splendid defense The Prus-
slams acknowledge that the siege has cost
them more than any other siege during
the war.
LILLE, Dec. S.-Abbeyville has not
been occupied by the rrussiaus.
A squadron of French gunboats has
been sent to protect shipping entering the
port Of ST. Lazaire, at the mouth of the
Loire
Communication with Havre has been
restored.
Lyndon, Dec. 9.-An influential COM
mittee has been formed here, with Thomas
Hughes as chairman, for the purpose of
exacting all possible security for the main