The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-10-31
WAR IN EUROPEl
Saturday Nights Dlspat, hef.
ENGLAND.

IoN poS. October 2e.-Yesterday the
Prussiaps made an atteTnpt to cut the line
Rouen They were beaten or without ac-
eOmpl1shing their object.
There was slight sKirnnlsh at Normerie
yesterday, in which the French were suc-
cessfuI some houses were burned by the
artillery FIRE The Prussians were at last
driven from the field with the loss OF one
The Times OF this morning has a teIe-
gram describing the scenes around Metz
at the time OF the surrender.
a frtghtful storm has ragged for several
days all over the Northern part of France.
The entire country was under water and
every thing was literally drowned oaI.
The telegraph lines W ere pTosIratsd in all
directions.
IT is said that the Interior Of Paris shows
less change than might ee expected Here
and there few large jewelers. ana drapers'
shops are cio,ed.
the rebellion has been suppressed and all
Is quiet again.
LoEDoN. October 29.-There is no con-
drmation OF the rumored revolution in
Paris, or lighting at Lavelette.
N. Thiers, accompanied by Count REM
usat, has arrived at Lyons. Both have
safe conduct to enter Paris.
LONDON, October 29.-Transs ctions for
consols for account have thus far been
few. Extreme caution i takea Ia regard ara
TO checks aud All operations WINE the
demand for money Increases.
[Herald's Cable Special
LONDON, October 90 "A special corre-
spondent telegraghs from saarbTuck on
the 29th The snrrender or Bszaine TOOK
since the departure of General Boyer.
For several days preceding, the French
pickets were drawn IN and firing entirely
ceased. The Germans advanced close 10
the French lines, and talked in a friendly
manner with the enemy, occasionally Civ
Ing the poor and emacisted fellows a por.
tton OF their rations. A week ago II was
understood that the food IN the forts was
SO nearly exhausted THAI the men were put
unNr - Narwwm
added to the upfaVorable weather and the
rapid increase OF sickness, rendered the
army desperate
zaine. They were not insubordinate. but
uestred.to be led out to the assault enmasss
stating they preferred TO die on the field
TO them kindly and BfTectiODateiy and de-
clared he was ready TO die with them. He
cessful in their present weakened condI-
ttOn, being almost destitute OF horses even
Il they cut through their lines; He stated
that the terms for an honorable capitu1a-
tion were being considered, and he hoped
soon to release his brave men from their
terrible situation. This Quteted the army,
but the rules were so relaxed that several
bod g. went over to the German lines
without opposition. TheysdId not mean to
from starvation and enable tn ose remain
ing 10 subsist few days longer.
On 1uesuay ~ Decs.ns eNluSuL Inat ca
the preliminary measures, Gen. Chaugar.
nier, on the part of Marshal Baz31ue,
and MsJor Won style, on the part OF
the surrender, the terms of which had
been agreed upon by King William. Al
most simultaneously preparations were
made for an Immediate march by q large
portion of the investing army, and the
sending OF supplies OF food TO the capitu-
lating forces. This was necessary to pre-
vent The horrors OF actual starvation. AS
soon as the terms were finally signed at
the Princes headquarters, there was a
great rush OF applicants for permission 80
enter Meiz. Ali were positively refused.
I had, however, an opportunity OF enter
ing Bazaine's lines, and converstng freely
with many officers and men. One thing
marked was the certain general feeling
against the present Provisional Govern
ment. Many were severe against Napo-
leon, but equally so against his success
sors.
LONDON, Oct. 28.-The Prussian force OF
.2OO, which tried to cut the Amlens and
kouen Railroad at Farmieres, and were
repulsed after a sever Q neht with The Mo-
biles, from Nord, and the NatiouRl Guard,
one gun. The Prusstans on their retreat
fred the vii age with torches and petro-
The orleanists' peace party counts, as its
leaders, NJ. NJ. Thlers, GTeVy, Guizot ana
PoniaIis Monthayroux is to be named
for the Constituent Assem- bly,.
The balloon post has ceas ed for more
than a week.
The italian press advocate the placing of
outrage and treason to the Pope on The
same footing as treason to the King.
In consequence of the calamity which
befel the Captain. the Admiralty detain
In port the new turret ships Cerberus and
MagdalR.
T6e Channel squadron is expected home
before Christmas