Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-15
TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR.
THIS AFTERNOONS DISPATCHES
ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS.
THE WAR IN EUROPE.
CONFLICTING EEPOTTS.
SIEGE OF PARIS.
ThePrussians still before the ty
The SOrlits Of The French successfully
Repelled.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
The Prussians Said to b, Mosiny South
E-clu,ireIy 70 The Ereuing Star.

LohI DN, oct 1.-The German garrison OF
Steray, copt1red by re French from Montme-
dy, nuTte cd orly SIXTY men.
The &C. Why OF Bazline = undiminished
Sor ..es OF the garr'.On are frequent, and are
harassing . the bes'egers.
A battalion OF guards in Paris has rejected
Blangin, who wss prop osed for colonel.
new political club has been formed in Par.s.
Among i's members are noted journalists and
lawyers. Its first session was held last Monday
right, when an organization was effected.
The recall into service OF q portion OF the
Belgian militia IS without belIigerent signif-
canoe. Ii WIS merely the rc suit o. a new dis
tribut,on o. the ser, zee. No more men are to
oTearized than heretofore.
Nj. i hiers wcs received by the French lega-
ton at Florence on Thursday.
MORE OF THE IMPERIAL CoRRESPON-
DENCE.
PARIS, Oct. 15.-lSpc cial to the New York
Herald Fresh papers Cs the Imperial cores
pondence found at the Tuilleries prove con-
age by the government upon the whole country,
even 70 watching public functionaries who de-
nounced each otner Several well-known ladies'
were employed in this espionage. All these
documents belr a1nOtations in the handwriting
of the Emperor. Letter carriers and clerks OF
the pc It Office were bribed into the service. The
reports OF the secret police also show peculatons
OF Imperial missionaries in contracts for light
ing the city.
GARIBALDI INTERVIEWED.
Tours, Oct. IA Herald correspondent. who
had an interview with Garibaldi, says: His quiet
simplicity and dignity OF msuner much IN
pressed me. HIS countenance was sad, with
worn look in BIS eyes.
He iniormed me that he made his escape rom
C-prera IN fishing smack, provided by his
iriend Col. Bondoni, who accompanied him.
After expressing q determination ID remain
with The French to the last, he added: WHY
will not the roble American republic. tie glol
and admiration OF all tree people, send material
aid TO the young and struggling republic of
France? Italv, France and Spain anxio9slv
await one determined word from America 10
cast of forever their detested chains" The
General spoke with remarkable earnestness.
AFFAIRS IN PARIS.
LONDON, Oct. 15.-By balloon lat let Paris
on the 10th instant, sd,ices have been re ersived
that the city is amply supplied with provisions.
There 'S enough on hand - Inst three months
An official decrce hrs b-en published post
poning the payment of rent for three months
The Od-on has b sn converted into a powder
magazine. The Grand Opera-hOrse is full OF
arms: The fire from Fort Mont Valerien makes
freadlul havoc among the Prussisns, contin-
us'iy break -ng their circle.
ANOTHER WAR THRF ATENED.
special Dispatch from the Hague says that
great agitai; ;on prevails in cor equence of tue
discovery that the King was al ,ut ID declare
war 18th Prussia
III or SOlSoONS AND ERDlN
LONDON, Oct. l5.-The forms, siege of Sos
sons and Verdun has commenced. The fact has
already been developed that t1'r fori 6caf'o,s
are well supplied with artillery and experienced
gunners.
Lieut.. General De Boyer, the Baden Minister
o. War; hPs been appointed 10 the command Of
the Baden contingent.
THE PRUSSIANS STILL BEFORE PARIS.
The Prussian earthworbs before Fort Mont
Valerian are ir6s )De - the French garrison,
whose fire is incc 1ant. The Germans are gem
orally passive, and v u rensin Sd until all the
preparat'oT fol .'he gere-al bombardment are
completed. The u. 'es OF the French al Paris
have all been success, 1rlly repel'ed. A siege
train OF heavy guns hss ju.s arrived before
Paris from Germany.
SHARP FIGHTING AT ORLEANS.
TOURS, Oct. 15.-No Official news has been
received rom Orleans to-day, although it is
generally unders' lod that there was sharp tight
ing here yes erday.
PRUSSIANs MOVING SOUTH FROM
PARIS.
Paris letter dated Tu, day, the IIth, has
the lollor .rg news:
The Pru-siars, in force, are moving southerly.
The Mobiles sre following - watch their move.
ments; anG, as an additional precaution, lrcoIs
have been cent in Other rreciions
A council OF war is holding se-siops TO try
deserters. Several have been sentenced ID death
There WIS an unfouDfed runor last night
that Gu.tave Flourens would make a
demonstr alton with his command of Ma onal
Guards As precaution several battalions of
National Guarts were placed in the Hotel de
vile, 1t Is assured that the Commander ia
of five batteries. No tallC ,ns III be dispatcbed
to day, ss the Wind Is contrary.
convoy OF eleven wagons, containing fresh
by our forces near ChatilIon to-dsy. "
Gen. Burnside returned to the Prussan head
quarters ycs'erday. He is expected In PA.s
again to-morrow.
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.
1t IS said that negotiations lo ,king to peace
are going on actively, though the PEOPLE o.
PsT.s seem to be determined 70 oppose any
any way humiliat'ng. An ofhc'll decree hes
i<en icsued ordering the silver plate Of the
The government authorities ere manufactur-
ing enormous steel gurs, to CT ry distance OF
nine thorsand me-. :.
THE PARISIANS sPOILING FOR A FIGHT.
Much impatience is manifested in Paris at the
inaction Of the Prussiars. The Parisians de-
Is no Immediate prospects OF this, the French
are preparing ID make aformidsoe attack on
the hesiegers.
ANOTHER PRUsSfAN REPULSE.
Tours, Oct. 15-Ths follow ing news he's been
made public by the government authorities:
The French made . strong reconnaissance {,
l. Fsrte q few days since. he Prussiaus were
encountered, apd aI.er q short conflict we're
driven OFF. A Prpssian camp has been estab.
lsked at Sondillon.
AND STILL ANOTHER
Tours, Oct. ia body Of francs tireurs at |
tackled force Of Wurtemburg cavalry in the |
forest of Fontainebleau to-day, killing many OF |
hem; The remainder were pursued to Metun. |
The Prussjan ealraon there retreated on the |
approach of the French, leaving behind a laree
amount OF provisions and stores, which fell into
opr HANDS. '~
General Gs, ibaldi he's arrived at Besancon
General Borrb III hss been apr poiuted TO com-
maDd near Orleans, and has gone forward fo
his post.
New Bre'sach is constantly bombarded. The |