The Portland daily press., 1870-10-27

A Belgian dispatch says German negota-
tons with BaZaine tor the captulation of his
army continue, notwithstanding the disap-
prevail Of the French government.
The Carlsruhe Gazette publishes a dispatch
from Gen. Boyer to the Duke of Baden con-
tanning tho following intelligence: On Satur,
day, the 22d, several victorious engagements
occurred on the river Agnon, at Venoy, Crus-
sey, Anson and Grenneville. The French
ossos were severe The German losses were
complete list OF the casualties suffered by the
Baden troops: Killed, z; wounded. SO: can
tured, .ofncers II, rank and file eco.
The Germans on their westward march gut-
ted the city ofsBesancon, in the department. of
Doubs. They took thirty-seven carriages filed
with wounded French soldiers. The German
troops are concentrating at Rheims The
French commander at Verdun has sent a de-
faint message to the Prussians. The Ser
mans refrain from attacking Ameins Their
troops at Bauvas and SCISSORS are retiring to-
wards Matters. The town of Chateau d'Eu has
been literally destroyed by the Prussians
The Pal MdN Gazette announces that a meet
ing between Theirs and Bismarck has been ar
ranged, the government at Tours having ac-
cepted the principle OF an armstice.
The conference between Bismarck and the
representatives of the various Southern States
of Germany regarding the terms of unifcation
has already begnn. The Bavarian representa-
tive announced that his government desired
to separate the military budget and some of the
special taxes, as well as the special postal SER
vice. He agrees that in case these points are
conceded her deputies in the federal parliament
shall not participate in the discussions on the
federal budget. 1t is not thought that these
terms will be accepted.
Advices from Marseiles show that disorders
are still prevalent there; even the authority of
Enrique is not denied.
1t is officially announced that Queen Victo-
ria sanctioled the contemplated marriage of
the Princess Louise and the Marquis of Lorne.
a detachment of Germans 1000 strong |
reached lie Mesvil on Monday. Great uneas- |
m mess Is felt by the Prussian garrison at Sedan.
Inc village offs Mesieres and Metz have been |
compelled to furnish 800 horses for Transports |
tauon OF serge material to Montmedy and /
Eeraun' Inc Gar has sent the order of ST. |
G et1.Is 70 .ne drand Duke of Meclenburg |
Schewerln, with an autograph letter exnresss. |
ing an earnest aspiration for peace.
Journals received from the Fra,c,, ,,
noes continue to express a lack of confidenc,
in the action of England. All of them co.
that Prussian influence is in it, as it il we'll
understood that the military operations are 60
ing on satisfactorily. The same journals de.
mand that the government reject the offer of
mediation and continue the war to the death
AS vet the expected Prussian safe conduct for
NJ. Theirs has not arrived, so snothiDg more is
TO be done in that direction as far as regards
Lie JOuIhotio tVIdto 1
he Prussians at Laon ordered the judicial au-
-horities of that town to render justice in the
name Of Napoleon. as Prussia did not recog
nize the republic. They refused and Temporal
y erased the exercise of their functions.
: 1t is reported that Garibaldi has defeated the
russians, capturing two metrailleuses and $50
horses and has made an effective disposal of
large force protecting Lyons from the advance
Oh tne russians. His command is daily in
dra115 NJ IN IN Importance The Prussans with
a ,n al the troops they had sent beyond Or
there. NPe0oiDs al atlacK
DISPATCHES ate s from Tours announce that
tense excitement by initiating Joan Of Az IN
Hundreds OF enthusiastic persons have joined
her standard. Her appeals for recruits are
said to be singulary patriotic and eloquent.
The troubles at Marseiles are incraosiro
The Red Republicans are largely in the as
,endant and are in open rebellion against the
Republican authorities at Paris and Tours
rhey have gone so far as to offer reward for
5ambetta's head.