Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-09-23


A despatch from Tours reports that the
Prussians arc threatening Orleans. 80,
1t is reported that an instruction has &C.
Cured among the Arab tribes in Southern AL
geria.
The morning Post of to-day has hopeful
view of the financial situation growing out of
the connection which prevails In government
circles that Favre will succeed in bringing
about a cessation Of hostilites. ... .-.-.+f
FLORENCE, Sept. 90.
The following particulars of the occupation
of Rome by the Italian troops are received:
The Zouayes made desperate resistance,
but after the fighting had continued for half
an hour orders were sent from the Pope him
self to cease fighting. They obeyed unwill-
ingly, and many of them broke their muskets
in their vexation. Col. Charette threw his
sword into the Tiber.
BERLIN, Sept. 90.
The official reports of the engagement of
the Il and 18th inst, from the head quarters
of the Prussian army besieging Paris, have
just been received in this city. An advance
was made by three French divisions from the
south portion of Paris They were promptly
met and their advance resisted by the Prus-
slams in force. Night closed upon the scene
of the struggle.
On the 18th, the French forces endeavored
to renew their advance south, but were in
stantly attacked by the Germans.
The French, after desperate resistance,
were completely routed and thrown back
upon their original line of defence leaving
their dead and wounded upon the field of
battle. ...-.- -.., .
Seven guns and 1900 French prisoners fell
into the hands OF the Prussians.
King William writes from before Paris:
'Paris is now completely invested upon
all sides by Prussian troops. On Monday,
after a slight resistance. eur forces captured
French outwork near Vicennes. ta t
(Signed) WILLIAM.
LATEST.
Boo. MuNDELHEIN, Sept 20.
The siege of Strasbourg is vigorously
pushed.
Tunettc No. SO was taken to-day by the
Prussians with trif1ing loss. Five guns were
| taken in the recent capture.
Rumors of the capture of Strasbourg are
afioat in private circles, but they lack official
confirmation
Tours, Sept. 81
There is strong movement on the part of
the Clergy of France in favor of National de-
fence. The railway and postal service is still
extremely irregular.
Special to n. Y. Herald.
The greatest activity prevails in all the
departments here for the national defence.
Reinforcements of volunteers arrive daily.
Sedan entered FOUL.
Information received here destroys all hope
af peace.
LONDON, Sept %.
The specie of the Bank of England has in
creased 222, 900 sterling for the week.
1t is generally believed here that the Prus-
slams are negotiating with France solely for
the sake of delay. so as to secure the posses
sion of Paris
| During the investment of the city the fol-
lowing engagements have occurred: Satur-
day, the 18th, the Prussian brigade routed
several battalions of the French north of Bre-
vannes forest. On the next day sharp skir-
mish occurred near Vitry. Monday the
French were driven from their entertainments
to Retray, losing 7 guns. Near Versailles
body of 1000 Mobiles captured a number of
Prussians whose protection had been solicited
by the inhabitants. e ..1.#
The new turreted iron-clad Holspur has
just made a satisfactory trial trip off Devon
port. Her 20 guns were handled with per-
feet success.
1t is reported that the Prussians have aban-
doned the siege of Toul and are marching to
join the army around Paris. ...<
| Letters from Metz reiterate the assurance
that the place is well provisioned and the
morale of the garrison excellent.
| The report that the Prussians have occu-
pied Orleans is not confirmed.
Fighting near Paris continues with varying
results. No important engagements have yet
taken place.
1t is rumored that Lyons will be made the
temporary capital of France, and the Senate
is to meet at Limoges.
The Prussian cavalry has appeared at
Mantisur on the Seine, and large force OF
troops is marching in that direction.
| All communications between Paris and
Tours has been cut. s.rNF.N .fut
Lyons and Paris are not in political ae-
cord.
| Great cities of France refuse to be bound
by action of the capital if it capitulates. =
The armament and Notifications of Lille
have been completed. .....
An immense stock of munitions of wal