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session to-day.
LONDON, Oct. ia correspondent who visited
Bazeilles, Oct. 9Th, says not a single house was left
standing, and 80 of the inhabitants persisted In the
flames kindled by the Germans-some say by the e-
asperated Bavarians, who were fired upon from some
of the houses. The people who finger in the rains
declare the destruction was entirely unpr0voked ;
they are supplied with food by Belgian philanthropy.
BERLIN, Oct. 19.-Ihe last official return Of pris-
oners is 1877 officers, and 123, 700 men, the numbers
are constantly increasing.
LONDON. Oct. I9.-It is said Theirs will urge at
Tonrs an instant conclusion of peace. The belief
prevails ut Havre that the United States will inter-
'ere to prevent the bombardment of Paris. The
two sides of the city not protected by the river are
well defended by the forts. The inhabitants are
determined to contest every inch OF ground.
BERLIN, Oct. l9.-Herr Campbausen, nnder Minis
ter of Finance. has gone TO Versailles.
The Berlin Provisional Correspondence says re-
ports of peace overtures are to be received with
caution nothing can be accomplished until France
is taught the need of peace the Prnssians will be
ready to attack Paris no later than next week.
LONDON. Oct. ia despatch from Berlin de-
MES that Prussia has complained 10 the Govern
ment at Brussels of the Belgian press IL was only
intimated that some journals had adopted a tone
toward Germany that might affect the friendship OF
the two peoples.
Railway service between Compeigne and Paris is
again interrupted, and rolling stock Of the road
transferred to the Northern lines.
Preparations have been made by the Germans TO
sever communication around Tours, and the city may
be cut Of at any moment
6ONDONs ASs-h NNNN pA W N"SA
Paris, October 10Th, says a reconnaissance Is made
every day to ascertain the position of the enemy.
The Prussians have thrown up n complete circle
of entertainments beyond the reach Of the French
forts. In advance of these they have detached
! posts, occupied by strong parties. When the French
make q sortie these parties fall back on an entrench-
ed line, protected by the artillery. Thus far, al
though the "Reminiscences have been pushed in
every direction, no evidences of planting siege guns
have been discovered. The Germans are grouped in
four large masses, one ON each side Of the city, and
the headquarters of each connected by telegraph.
BERLIN, Oct. l6.-The capitulation Of Metz Is re-
ported.
The Ministerial organ declares that negotiations
for peace on the part Of neutrals Is useless. France
must herself sue for peace, or submit unalterably 10
the terms already stated.
Bazaine's messenger. General Boyer, carried 10
King William the terms on which be would sur
render the fortress the place 10 be given up 30 the
Germans, in behalf Of the Empire, and the garrison.
after being disarmed, nnaared to remain on parole
not to take up arms again during thssw~n~~~
This report has created great -cemmOtion In thu
The Polss5laH was ccnnscated to-day for com
planning OF the nliLerallty OF the Government
LOSnc" Oct. ia sqgaGron OfGerman rurss,-
we're surprised while asleep ut Atheo, and one han
bred killed.
Keratry has gone to Spain. wnsre, IT is nimored,
a Republic will soon be proclaimed, the Cniabrian
60 sernment having peremptorily declined 20 allow
any Italian Prince 10 be eonpressls4a-la~ssaalsh
affairs.
The Prussians compeIlea Orleans 20 pay a requI-
eltl0u OF TWO million frNUCn. ana ntfxcu All Iuu01 In
the Bank and in private hands. Bishop DupanlouP
was confined, by order of the German Commander,
to his own house, and guarded.
LONDON, Oct. l9-Tbe exJ ected battle at. Or
leans has occurred. After six hours defence Of tho
city. the French fled. They evacuated the town so
precipitately that they had not time TO blow mp the
bridge over the Loire. which they bad already
ruined. The forces engaged were about equal.
No further particulars are received.
A t Etival. yesterday. II force Of $500 Germans
encountered 5000 French, mainly Mobiles. After
n ehaaA aAu,hn Ahn Eeanoh 1.fanNnI and
driven of.
The Germans are now fed from supplies captured
in Normandy and at Orleans. Railroad %communi-
cation to the Rhine is now fully restored, and pro-
visions are coming forward from Germany.
Tours, Oct. l9.-The following is published by
the Minister of War
"VENDoME, Oct. l9.-Chateaudun was captured
last night by the Prussians, after a siege lasting
from noon till 10 o'clock at night.
1T was defended by troops OF the National
Guard and 900 Francs-Tireurs, who retired disput-
ing every foot Of ground.
1.-THE Prussian forces were 5000 strong. They
were well supplied with artillery"
Tours, Oct. l9.-Oficial news from the two large
armies confronting each other near Orleans says 1t
is understood the French are slowly falling back.
The Prussians seem to be returning toward Or
LEAFS, thus defeating the plan of the French Gen.
eral to draw them on.
Tours is filed with French troops. A band OF
Irish and American volunteers has just reached
there. They are now marching through the streets
carrying the French and American flags.
. LONDON.O w lcs-Luc hEiuJ ~ IL VI mtCh-
lenburg-Schwerin, %, 1000 streng, entered the city
of Scissors on Sunday. $4,000 rounds OF amuni-
ton were found. The hombardment lasted only
four days.
LONDON, Oct. I9.-The Vienna correspondent Of
the Standard says 1t is generally believed that
Prussia would now gladly accept any intervention
that would tend to relieve her from a Winter cam
paign. Prussia has encountered immense difficult
ties in providing clothing, shelter, and supplies,
and much stress is laid upon Bismarck's repudia-
ton of the crime of prosecuting war a Poedronce.
IL Il nnuu aoid that TboirQ nauar aaEah the uQufral
powers for any Intervention further than was ne
cessary to sustain some form OF Government In
France.
New York, Oct. ia special correspondent at
Ostend sends, from a diplomatic foreign source at
Belgium, the following authentic statement Of the
actual numbers Of the German forces available for
war in France
The entire strength of the German armies now in
France, including all endorsements sent forward up
to October 10th, amounts on paper to $4,000 men.
OF these there were actually ft for duty at that date
There remain in the whole Of Germany, actually
under arms and available 10 replace the losses Of the
armies in France, to do coast guard duty and TO
maintain order throughout the country, no more
A special at Boulogne sends official tatements from
Lille, Rouen, Tours aud Lyons, Of the actual French
force now in the field to resist invasion. IL consists
Of 475,000 within the Enciente OF Paris OF 10000
for the most part regular troops. with BazAine at
Metz and Thionville ; and 10000 regular troops
outside Of Paris and Metz. Besides these the Gov
eminent has distributed arms to 662 900 men through
out the provinces.
The Elections.
CoLUNBus. Oct. ls@Onicial returns show that
Perry, Republican, has 745 majority for Congress
in the FIRST District. Stevenson, Republican. In the
Second, l,549. Morgan, Democrat, 2.H7 In the
Thirteenth, and Sprague, Republican, TIC In tho
Fifteenth.
CHICAGO, Oct. 13-Returns for the Iowa election
indicate a Republican majority on the State Ticket
Of about IS 600. The Congressional delegation is
entirely unchanged.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. l4-Hamer, Republican, Is
elected In the Fifth District by $50 majority.
A despatch from Senator Morgan says. the Dem
ocratic Ticket in Indiana is elected by about 1000
majority. The Legislature is in doubt. A private
despatch from Mount Vernon, Indiana, says Nor
gan's majority is about 2,4O0.
RICHMOND, Oct I8-The City Conservative Exec
utive COMMITTEES has issued an address. calling
upon all voters to engage in and abide by the cleo