Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-09
FROM FRANCE.
Gambetta Gone up-in n Balloon

GamDetta conc up - HI n basOcns
Tours, Oct. S.-The Government an
nounces cheering intelligence from every
quarter OF France. The peasants are pre-
pared to rise TO crush the invaders. The
army reorganization proceeds rapidly.
1t is reported that Gambetta recently
left Paris in balloon, and landed safely
outside the Prussian lines. 1t is said he
is now on his way to Tours.
The following dispatch is just made
public by the government:
Belle Garde, Oct There has been
no serious engagement since those at
Thoury. Pithiviers is now occupied by
the French.
The Prussians Threatening Nor
mandy.
Tours, Oct. THE Prussians seem to
be determined 10 advance into Normandy.
People in that province are sending their
grain and cattle further south, and placing
every obstacle in the way of the Prus-
SLAMS.
The Papal troops and the Garibaldians
make force of 5000, and form the nu-
cleus of one of the new armies.
Concentrating on scissors.
ST. QUENTIN, Oct. THE enemy now
seems to have abandoned his march on
this point. 1t is reported the entire Ger
man force which has been operating in
this direction is now moving on Scissors,
which is able to make an energetic de-
tense.
Expected Attack on 81. Quentin.
Tours, Oct S.-The Project of the de-
partment of Aisne sends the following
dispatch to the Government dated st.
Quentin, midnight, Oct. z: The Prus-
SLAMS have arrived within three leagues
of US. We expect them to attack at
daylight. We shall defend the place with
the Garde Rationale and firmness.
The Count de Paris "A Legislative
Candfdate-Bordea the next
Capital.
Tours, Oct. S.-The Constitutional
to-day announces that the ACCOMPLISHMENTS
of Mayence have chosen the Count of
Paris and Gems. Trochu and Bazaine as
their candidates to the Assembly.
Gen. Ulrich will receive the Grand
Cross of the Legion of Honor.
1t is again reported to-day that the Gov
eminent will be obliged to quit Tours after
the election, as there is no place large
enough for the sittings of the Assembly.
Bordeax is likely to be selected as the
capital. 1t is announced by some jour
nails that the elections are likely to be
again deferred.
The Siege OF Brcisach Begun.
TeURs, Oct. S.-The Prussians have at
tackled lew Breisach. The cannonsde is
sharp, the besieged answering vigorously.
The French Capture 5000 sheep, etc.
Further details of the battle near ri ]. .
iviers are received. The Prussians lost
by the success of the French over 8, 200
cattle and sheep, which they had gathered
from all parts of the country and were
ready to drive to the army now investing
Paris. This success has animated Franco.
A Severe Fight on the MOselIe.
CoRNY, Oct. Via London, Oct. g.
Yesterday when the French attacked
Runners division, the French Imperial
Guard was engaged. The French direct
ed several divisions against the LIST and
4th Prussian corps, on the right bank of
the Moselle river. The CannOnade was
severe. Losses of Hummer of 100 to
800 men and those of the Sd corps TO
1000 men.
Gambetta AIights at Amiens.
LILLE, Oct. S.-Gambetta is reported
to have made his escape from Paris by
balloon, and is now at Amiens. NJ. Tcs-
dine has left Lille.
Gambetta Arrives at TOurs-TO-
morrow
Tours, Oct. 9.-Gambetta is here. To-
morrow we shall have news from Paris to
the It'll. Gambetta is expected here 10
morrow.