The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-10-13
NIGHT DISPATCHES.

LATER FROM THE BATTLE AT ORLEANS.
Tours, Oct. 12.-Messengers who were
sent to Orleans yesterday, when the battle
was going on, have returned, and report
as follows: The French were in much
smaller force than the Prussians, and were
literally crushed by their superior artillery,
and driven back into the suburbs of Tours.
Some barricades had been erected there,
and our forces took advantage Of the shelter
thus afforded. The Papal Zouaves and
Mobiles behaved most courageously, but
the regular troops fled on first fire. None
of the regular troops made much resist
ance many threw away their arms in their
flight.
The Prussians opened fire on the town
after the French were defeated, and owing
to the barricades, many fires occurred. The
railway depot was destroyed. and many
other large establishments. At last accounts
the people of Lyons were flying in all direc-
tions.
The Prussians had pushed south to Beau
gcncy and MenSez, beyond Orleans. 1t is
feared that the Papal Zouaves will he sur
rounded and captured. Other French
troops in that neighborhood are in good po-
sition, and heavy achievements were sent
ported that several heavy guns have also
gone forward from Bourges.
The French troops at Beaugency and
Mensez are excellent. They are composed
chiefly Of National Guarus and Mobiles, and
are determined to fight to the last.
In view Of the urgency of the case Gnri-
baldi left Tours this morning for the field.
There is great movement here of Franc
Treurs. Troops Of all kinds are pushing
to the front with all dispatch.
The Government has repeated its deter
l..t@ a..
ties. If the municipal authorities OF Ablis
are executed an equal number Of Prussian
prisoners will be shot.
oCCUPATIUN OF ORLEANS.
Tours, Oct. 12.-An official report from
Beaugency states that the Prussians euter-
ed Orleans last night. The French are on
the left bank OF the Loire. They have re-
ceived heavy reinforcements Of artillery.
Tours, Oct. PA balloon expedition is
preparing here for an attempt to descend
into Paris.
Gambetta has given orders that complete
returns of the armed forces Of France be
made to his department. He has sent n
number Of young and energetic men into
the provinces to organize military move
ments. but with Instructions not to NEEDLE
with politics.
The Gazette de France and L Union pub
lish anti-republican addresses from the
Count de Cbambord to the people of France.
The Government denies the report that
Palakao has been asked to resume the COM
mand Of the army Of Lyons.
Brussels. Oct. 12.-The report that the
Prussian Minister at Brussels has been re-
called, which was lately extensively pub
lished, is denied.
FROM ROME.
FLORENCE, Oct. General
Lsmormora entered Rome yesterday, and
was received with hearty demonstrations OF
welcome by the people.
MISCELLANEOUS WAR NEWS.
Tours, Oct. 12.-Generai Bourbake is en-
pected to arrive here hourly.
The Government has received no news OF
favorable results of the battle near Orleans.
CHALEAU DUN, Oct. 12.-The enemy were
beaten back at DreuX-Morieul yesterday.
At midnight the enemy's scouts reiterated
before the Franc-Tireurs and Mobiles.
Tours, Oct. 12.-Fivefranc pieces, with
emblems of the Republic, have been put III
circulation.
LONDON, Oct. 12.-The French feet has
sighted Off Helegoland. The authorities at
Altoona and other points have been warned
to remove the outer buoys and lights OF
their harbors to prevent surprise.
The United States steamer Plymouth has
arrived at Lail, though that port is ostensi.
bly, closed By blockade. Other American
men-of-war are expected there.