The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-10-14
Unsuccessful SOrtie
from Metz.
Ravages of the Rinderpest.
The Revolution in Algeria
Negotiatiations for German Unity
The New French Coat Of Arms.

LONDON, October 13.-A dispatch
rom French sources says an engage
ment occurred on the 10th near Bruyer,
between body OF Franco Tireurs and
the Prussians. After q short conflict
the latter retired, with loss OF thirty
killed and wounded The French loss
is not known.
The occupation of Orleans by the
Prussians is not yet confirmed, though
it is certain that the French have fallen
back along the left bank of the river.
The Prussians are leaving Courtney
and marching to Mezieres. Turning
from st. Quentin they threaten Amlens.
An engagement occurred at Motegras
yesterday between the Uhlans and lius-
sars No result is given.
A force of 800 Prussians and 800
Saxons has already occupied Gisores.
The Uhlans have also appeared at
Montdedier, where small detachment
Of them was defeated by the Franco
Tireurs.
A telegram from Arlon, Belgium,
dated last evening, says: Heavy can
nonading has been heard today III the
direction of Thionville
1t is said the garrison Of Montinedy
has retreated to Stenay.
LONDON, October l3.-The particulars
Of the battle before Metz on Friday last
have been received
The French made a sorte in force,
and after the battle were driven back
with tremendous loss.
The Prussians took a great number
of prisoners.
The cattle in and around Metz are
dying by hundreds from the Rhinder-
pest. Their bodies cannot be buried
quick enough to prevent an epidemic
Notwithstanding hard frosts have oc-
CURED there, the disease is spreading
rapidly.
The French FIRE fromthe Notifications
Of Metz continues necessarily.
The Franco-Tireurs not being uni
formed, the Prussians do not regard
them as regular soldiers Of France, and
shoot them at sight. ,e a-
The defeat of the French at Artenay
opens the way to Orleans for the Prus-
slams -
On Monday Prussan cavalry divis-
ion drove four thousand Mobiles across
the Eure, near Chressy. Losses OF the
latter were heavy. There is nothing
from before Paris via Berlin. .
The French feetis still off of IIeligo-
land this morning
Garibaidi has left Toursin company
with Colonel Trapoli for the seat Of war.
His exact destination has not been
divulged. 1t is supposed that be will
take command at Orleans.
LONDON, October l3-It is expected
that Prussia, in view of the delicate re-
lations with England in consequence Of
the. .latters alleged violation of the neu-
trality, viii give Count Bernstoof North
German Ambassador, indefinite leave
of absence, leaving only charge daf-
fairs at London.
II is reported that the revolution in
Algeria is unchecked. In the Province
Of Constantine the insurgents gained
some advantages and bid the authOri
ties defiance.
A correspondent Of the Standard
charges the Prussians with constant ex-
aggeration. He writes that the number
Of prisoners and amount of material
captured at Strasburg should be re-
duced at least one half from the Prus-
sian figures.
LONDON, October l3.-Prussia is now
negotiating with the smaller States of
Germany for national unity under
Frederick in place OF aFederation.
The sessions OF the North German
Parliament will probably be resumed
before the meeting of the Prussian Diet,
towards the end of November. Parlia-
ment will be required to provide meas
ures for war and adjust certain ques-
tons sprincng from it. Elections for
this body will probably. by held on the
18th of October and those for Deputies
in the Prussian Diet about eight days
after
LONDON, October 13-The Russian
Journals infer from the fact that the
Germans are purchasing sheep skins
that a winter campaign is certain. as
The French international ambulances
have been disbanded, and those organ
lied! by the members of the French
press soon will be- ts. sess-asE
The new French, coat Of arms has
made its appearance. 1t consists of
a figure Of liberty with the legend, "ln
the name of the French people. On
the reverse is a garland OF mixed oak
and olive, with wheat ear in the CEN
tire. There is also the inscription,
"Republique Francaise Democratique
Une Et Indivisible" Around the figure
are the words "Liberte, Equalite, Fra