Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-10
The Russian Ministers Asserts that
there will be no War.
The Evacuation of Montargis.
Advices from Belfort.
London.

LONDON, Dee. Z. Gen. ManteNtItl, who
surprised and captured Rouen with the frs,
and eighth German corps last Sunday, has
imposed a contribution of seventeen mil
lion francs upon its inhabitants, seven million
of which are to be paid Immediately.
The citizens and troops at llavre antcpat-
ed an attack from Gen. Manteuffels corps,
and are vigorously preparing to resist.
Special to n. Y. World.
The town is full of rumors purporting that
Paris will capitulate on the 10th inst.
Contractors are known to have prepared
immense quantities of provisions to be de-
spatched to Paris, and special contracts have
been made for railway transportation.
Private letters from Rome state that a
spiritualist is retained constantly in company
of King William, over whom he exercises
complete control.
The quarrel between Crown FRINGE and
Bismarck has broken out more than ever.
The Clubs says Bismarck used his influence
to postpone the rupture between England and
Russia, only to secure the taking of the Ger
man loan for eighty millions. which will be
brought out on the London markets next
week.
Tours. Dec. g. Mantargis in the depart
ment OF Lriet has been evacuated by the
Germans. The army OF the Loire has again
started on a forward movement, and the stu
alton was satisfactory
The Prusaians were actually at work con-
structing offensive works in the rear of the
lines from which the French recently drove
ahem. A large number of prisoners had ar
rived at Paris captured in the battles on the
east and south OF the city on the 2nd inst.
The Prussians in the attack hurled over H.
900 men against Gen. Ducrot.
In spite of their immense numbers Ducrot
held his ground and repulsed the enemy.
Adyices have been received from the gar
rison Of Belfast to the 9th inst the siege was
progressing rapidly.
The government states that the army of the
Loire is at its old quarters, but the locality is
not given.
Despair has seized some here, and spirits
of others have risen to meet the desperate
condition of affairs. The government de-
clares that its reverses were only temporary.
Berlin.
Berlin, Dec. 8. A despatch from King
William to Queen Augusta confirms the re-
port that 100000 prisoners, Il cannon and
gunboats were captured at Orleans. The
King adds :-''Von Tirestine has carried
Gidy, Jury and Prims by storm, and Man
tuehel occupied Rouen after victorious en-
counters. Garden now holds the city. so
heavy guns were found in the entertainments.
The Grand Duke of Mecklenburg states
that the loss of Medkenburg troops in the
battles from the Cd to the 4th of Dec. were
5000, 1000 killed and 400 prisoners.
Pera, Dec. o. Councils of Ministers are
held nightly during feast of Ramseau. The
fleet is under immediate sailing orders, and
every preparation is made in anticipation of
war.
An American captain has organized tor
pedo service.
Gems. Sheridan and Forsyth express great
satisfaction with the efficiency of Ottoman
army.
Earthworks at Odessa have been greatly
extended, and extensive preparations for war
are being made at Kertech but Gen. Ignatieff,
the Russian Minister, asserts that there will
be no war.
st. Petersburg.
ST. Petersburg, Dec. 8. A warlike feeling
is prevailing over the whole Empire. The ar
rival at Sebastapool of Gortschakof1's circular
created universal joy. Notice given by the
Emperor to reserve corps to hold themselves
in readiness, is considered of great impor-
lance.
1t has been announced by the Emperor that
forty millions of roubles will be appropriated
to extraordinary war expenses. BY the first
of January 40. 700 remodelleu guns and $780,