The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-10-17
The Prussians Moving South.
NEGOTIATIONS FOR PEACE.
Impatience I'm Paris at Inac-
ton Of Prussians.
SOissons has Capitulated.
Garibaldi to Command i'm the
VOsges.

Tours, October 15.-No official news
has been received from Orleans to-day,
though it is generally understood that
there was sharp fighting yesterday.
A Paris letter says that the Prussians
in force are moving south and the Mo-
biles are following to watch their move
ments, and as an additional precaution,
troops have been sent in other direc
tions.
A council of war is holding sessions
to try deserters and several have been
sentenced to death.
General Burnside returned to Prus-
sian headquarters yesterday and is ex-
pected in Paris again tomorrow.
1t is said negotiations looking to peace
are going on actively, though hepeople
of Paris seem determined to oppose any
peace based upon cession of French
territory or in any humiliation.
An official decree is issued, ordering
tie silver plate ofthe palace to be coined.
The government authorities are man
ufacturing enormous steel guns, to carry
900 metres.
Much impotence is manifested in
Paris at the inaction Of the Prussians.
The French desire above all things
to be attacked, but as there is no imme-
diate prospect Of this, they are prepar-
ing to made a formidable attack on the
besiegers.
The following news is made public
by the Government authorities:
The French made strong reconnols-
sance to Lafute few days since. The
Prussians were encountered and after a
short conflict driven of.
A Prussian camp has been estab-
lished at Sondillon.
NEMoURs, October 15.-A body of
Franco -Tireurs attacked a squad of
Wurtemburg cavalry in the forest OF
Fontainebleau to-day, killing many OF
them. The remainder were pursued to
MEDIUM. The Prussian garrison there
retreated on the approach ofthe French,
leaving behind large amount OF pro-
visions and stores, which fell into our
hands.
General Garibaldi has arrived at
Besancan. r-..
General Bourbaki has been appointed
to a command near Orleans. He has
gone forward to his post. '''
New Briesch is constantly lombard
ed. The garrison answers vigorously.
VERSAILLES October l6, via LONDON.
The reports of the French successes be-
fore Paris are untrue, they are invented
for the purpose of rekindling the cour,
age of The people. The Prussians hold
exactly the same positions they occupied
on the 18th inst But two small skir-
mishes between the outposts on Thurs
day and Friday are the only encounters
that have occurred during the week.
SCISSORS after an obstinate defense oi
four days has capitulated to the Ger
man forces. A diary written by Par
isian, which fell into the German hands
admits that Paris is provisioned fol
only two months months longer, anc
the only hopes of the beseiged is to ac
on the offensive and by pitched battle
dislodge the besiegers.
1t is rumored that General Boyer ha'
been sent by Marshal Bazaine to th'
royal headquarters at Versailles tC
treat for the surrender of Metz.
General Fleury after visiting Nap
oleon at Wilhelmshohe, has gone to st
Petersburg. ,..
Tours, October l6.-No additiona
official news has been received from
Orleans. 1t. is understood that larg
forces are face to face near terte 81
Auben and general battle is lmm
nent. The military authorities here ar
hurrying forward reinforcements IN tina
direction.
Garibaldi has been appointed to tn
command of the irregular forces in h
. Vosges, with brigade Of the Gard
, Mobile attached. Gambetta, in