The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-12-30
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THE EUROPEAN WAR.


Of the Germans for peace is intense
German troops are on the point Of mutt
n.y. Tho bombardment of Versailles is
expected every moment. The French
have in position guns capable of throw.
ing shells through the Kings palace aud
driving the Germans from their works on
the north and east Of Versailles.
On the capitulation Of Thionville 1000 |
French troops wore parolsd. A majority |
were much eDragcd because Of the sur.
render, and some threatened to explode |
the magazines. but were dissuaded upon
the appearance Of the women and chill
dren who on their knees besought sub
mission. During the action $4,000
shells were thrown into the city; damage,
$4,000, 900,
LONDON, Dec. 21.-Earl Granville to-
day issued invitations to the Conference.
The language Of the note il 30 framed
that the Conference, though ostensibly
called to settle the Eastern question, may
also consider the Luxunburg difficulty
and the proposed cession Of Alsace aud
Lorraine.
BERLIN, Dec. 20.-In the address Of
King William to the deputstion received
by him at Versailles, on the 18th, he
said they will not lay aside their arms un-
til Germany has nothing 10 fear from fu-
ture attacks. The summons addressed
to me by the King Of Bavaria to re-estab.
lish the imperial dignity of the ancient
German Empire, deeply moved me, and
not my own feelings, not even my own
Judgements, have determined my decision
only. In the unanimous voice Of the
German Princes, the free cities and the
German nation, ! can recognize tho call
of Providence, which / can obey with
Gods blessing. The King Of Bavaria
has informed me that the German Prin-
ces and free cities have been secured and
that official ratification will shortly fol-
low.
LONDON. Dec. 2l.-Herald special -
Gen. Ducrot left Paris by balloon on tho
18th. He takes command Of an army
corps operating on the outside.
NEW YORK, Dee. 25.-Privatc London
dispatches say the Freuch claim 10 have
severed Frederick Charles eommunica.
ton and to have made 1000 prisoners u.
the Germans were leaving Tours. They
also report that the Army Of the Loir,
has made successful union, aud is Dov
300, 900 strong aud ready for offensive
movements.
There was severe engagement Dea
Tours Yesterday. Six thousand Frepcl
Tough, 10000 Prussians with a cannon
for seven hours The French finally re
. treated. The Prnssians followed an
commenced % lombard Tours, when th
Mayor went TO the Prussian headquartcr
; aud surrendered the town. rs there wer
no troops 10 defend it; but in :he even
ing the government announced that th
Prus.iaus evacuated Tours, and to-da
are rctreating towards Chateau Rer
/ anlt.
, BORDEAUX, Dec 23-Adviccs fror
Paris TO the night of the 2lst, bring tn
official report Of the recent military opel
atoms. saying that operations were rcsuu
: ed at daybreak aud only closed at n,ghi
+. fall. The fire Of the enemy was silence
at all points. Ii IL also stated that afts
Il short combat, in which Gen Fayr
: was wounded, the troops from St. Deni
j under Admiral Laroncey, carried tt
u bridge north Of Paris. but were unable
4 hold the place and reir-ated, having ca,
turcd 100 prisoners. The forces Of GeI
Ducrot were also engaged south of Il
J. city. in violent artillery action again
j. Mounts Able aud Blanch. and nigl
q Ducrot occupied Buerly. The gard
mobile fought with the troops in these e
- gagcmen,s and displayed grea, order
:. The garrison of St. Denis aud the marin
l. lost considerably in attacking Bourgs
/, but the losses of the other troops were u
heavy.
Gen Trochu remains outside the ci
]" with his army Intermittent fighting
continued, without any concentration
forces, since the capture of Orleans.
There is constant feeling of the Frcn,
lines. and the prussians have lost no Q
D. portunity to make efforts to break the
but their efforts have been watched wi
to vigilance equal to their own.
IN BgaIrs, Dec. 23.-Quecn Augusta has mi
ed public the following dispatch from King Villa
dated vorsailles: Ths French made a sortie
RI, the direction Of Stains and Bourget. prompted
a mistaken idea that French army Of relief y
- approaching. Many French prisoners were tai
H. in tho assault on the Saxon position. Tn. soE
he was easily repuised. The cold is intense.
ty BoRDEAux, Dec. 25.-Gen. Faidhcrbc. &C
en- mandng the army of the North, reports to
Mt Minister or War: The Prussians gave US bat
It's on tho Esd. We wcrc well posted between Bo
X. and coniey. Our troops fought admirably dur
Nv the entire day. Villages were taken and tax
At 5 o'clock In the afternoon success
complete, driving the enemy before US with
bayonet.
Other reports say Faidbcrbe was successful
y" his right and left wings, and that his army 81
U" on the field Of battle. but that tho result
- decisive. Next day. the army showing no dis
w sition to renew the fight, Faidherbe returned
Arras
IN During the battle of the 25th Eanteudeli sto
20 ed Beaeoncanrt, Mont Dedier. Davorses, Qucs
rie, Noyles, BoYes and Vecquemont, the Ere
On yielding oniy after desperate resistance.
German losses are about 5000 the French, So
including prisoners.
On The total effective force OF Germans now
o. France is set down at round numbers at 600.'
half of which are now before Paris and 100, ,o0I
ss tho sick list. 1t Is estimated that 800 00o {
mans have been killed or disabled since the
ginning Of the war.
1t is reported that Theirs win be sent by
20 Paris Government thoir representative to
w Conference on the Eastern question.
- The italian Chamber Of Deputics by vot
7s 1872 to ls has passed bill providing for the
moval of the Capital Of Italy from Florencs
80 Rome within six months.
The Conference on the Eastern question
81 meet Jan. -:
IN London for th. benefit " the French prisoner
- war. ..,.,;.,.