The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-10-05
TELECRAPHlC.

Especial to Independent. by Western Union Telegraph
LONDON, Oct. Slater advices from the
Prussian headquarters around Paris show
that the army is quietly closing on the city.
They have made no effort thus far to bonn
bard.
General Won Foster has been appointed
Governor of Strasbourg.
The garrison consists of 10, 900 men.
Captain Johnson, the Queens messenger,
has at last been permitted to depart from
Paris with dispatches for the English Govern
ment. He left Paris on the 25th of Septem-
Der, but WAS stopped by the Prussians. After
a long detention the Prussian commander suf-
fered HIM to proceed. with a warning that
similar messengers would be detained
The Canal de Laruque has been drained by
the Prussians to deprive the Parisans OF
water.
Arrangements are being made for the Prus-
sian batteries at Vile Jeuf and St. Cloud to
lombard the city.
General Werder. who commanded at Stras-
bourR, has divided his army. Part goes to
Lyons and part to Paris.
Tours, Oct. "A dispatch from Gen. Tro-
chu reports reconnaissance parties in force &C.
cupying Neville and Hay That's, aud Choissy
lie Roi, which had been occupied in force by
the Prussiaps.
The proclamation of the Government Dele
10th, gives great satisfaction and promises TO
give new direction to the apparently hopeless
current of French affairs. 1t will have the
effect of depriving Bismarck of the pretext
that there is no Government to treat with ca
pable Of giving guarantees for thus failing To
listen to reason, and will insure support from
all parts of the country, and will revive the
hopes of the deinOTaliZed but gallant French
Reports of quitting and pillag, * Paris come
again to us to-day.
LONDON, Oct. 3.-AnOthCr account from
Paris says the French loss III the engagement
of the Both was 200 i'll killed and wounded.
The French forts were almost silent Oh Satur-
day and Sunday.
VIENNA, Oct. 3.-Russia will make no war
movements whatever. The relations be-
tween Russia and Austria are all that could be
desired.
CHATEAU, via Tours, Oct. 3.-The Prus-
slams have arrived near PnttiH i'll the depart
ment OF LOiret. The have also approached
Epernon in strong force. but retreated before
the Mobiles.
Later-They will be reinforced, AS they ex-
pect the Prussians will return in force.
NEUFCHATEAU, via Tonrs, Oct. 3--About
1000 Prussian cavalry passed forward to-day
1t Is said they 90 to join corps of 100, 900,
now forming at Toul.
The German army which recently crossed
the Rhine at Mulhausen is marching on
Schlcstedt, and will occupy the entrance to
the valley of Stemarie Aux Mines.
LONDON, Oct. 3.-Napoleon, in n letter to
King William. proposes an alliance between
Germany and France.
A dispatch, dated before Metz, Oct. 3, says
last night the Prussinns made dash ON the
village of Monthly. aud consumed It,
PARIS. Oct. 3.-Adnirnl FouTuichon has
resigned the portfolio of war. Mire Sencaux
acts in his place.
LONDON, Oct. 3.--The Prussians assert that
the fire from the forts around Paris is quite
vigorous at times, but quite harmless.
1t is said that Alexander Dumas, ST., is dy-
ing at Dieppe.
FIRRIEEE, Oct. 3, via London, Oct 4.-Ber.
lin, Oct. 4.-Nothing OF interest has transpired
around Paris.
sortie from Metz on Thursday was re-
pulsed by General Rubber. with heavy loss to
the French.
BERLIN, Oct. 4.--The Parisians have or.
dered that no Prussans ARE to be taken pris.
oners. because they consume stores Of food
IN Paris. The PTussian commanders have
also been instructed to tako.no prisoners.
All the villages aronnd Metz have been des-
troycd by later cannonade.
Paris letters received to-day say the Prns-
Sims are threatening point at Du Jour.
The bombardment of the city from the
west is imminent
Inc rooms OF the grcnt library have been
filled with earth. and watches have been sta.
toned at Notre Dame TO look out for fires
Tours. Oct. Am encounter occurred be.
tween French accommodating party and the
enemy, u few miles north of Paris. No re.
suits are given.
Large masses Of Prussians were reported
as passing west, towards Versailles. On the
same day no Prussans we're visible from the
tower of Vincenues
There are 1900 Prussians at Pithwers.
LToNs. Oct. from all parts Of France
accounts now show that sharpshooters are 80.
riously annoying the enemy.
NTho Tours postal service Ia irregular and
uncertain.
The Prussians are concentrating nj Ton
for a movement on Lyons. Energetic meas.
ures are being taken TO defend tho city.
To-MonT. grand civic ball at Hsllcck
station comes of tonight: Tickets on tho