Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-09-17

INJURED thousand men.
The casualties Of the war thus far sg.
gregate 400, 1000; more than one half Of
this immense number arc either dead or
MANNED for life.
PARIS, Sept. 1O.-It il certain that the
Ministers of Finance, War, and Foreign
Affairs will 60 to Tours at once. 1t is be.
lieved, if communications are cut, that
matters have been so arranged that the
authorities will manage to correspond be.
tween Tours and Paris.
A letter received from Strasbourg says
the condition Of that city is much better
than was supposed. The garrison has
plenty of munitions and food for two
months.
PARIS, Sept. 10.-The Figaro says the
Republic Of France has been officially re.
cognized by Spain. Heavy rains for the
past few days have retarded the Prussians
between Rethcl aud Rheims.
The Garde Mobile have attacked the
Prussians at different points, killing and
wounding numbers Of them.
LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE TriLune's
special from Carlshrue. Of the 9Th, says the
Strasburg besieging army is constantly be.
Ing reinforced. 1t numbers nearly 10000.
The sorties of the defenders are desperate
but futile. Batteries are being rapidly
completed, and heavier guns placed in the
nearest parallels.
French sharpshooters are doing much
mischief on the upper railway, between
Basic and Frieberg. They fred rapidly
at the Schlengen passenger trains, even on
the sick and wounded.
5000 Germans. who had been expelled
from France, made for Carlshrue. They
are workingmcn, and were compelled to
leave. They were disgracefnlly treated
while passing through France; the women
aud children deprived Of food and trans.
r"ried in open cattle cars. preached and
insulted. they arrived here half deaf
The Pore has sent proes' I" the pow
ers against the occupation Of this territory.
but will resist by arms. He is coming to
England in a British frigatc, and Arch
bishop Manning is making preparations for
his reception.
There has been another massacre of
Missionaries in China.
Gladstone is alarmed at the spread of
Republication in England
All bridges around Paris have been
blown up.
1t is asserted that Mcmahon wished to
retreat, but was prevented by Palikao's
order. He will justify himself to the pub
lie when he RECEIVERS from his wounds.
Four Generals, one Colonel and Eve
commanding officers are to be sent to Ger
man fortrcsscs for refusing to sign the ca
pitulation ut sedan.
1t is reported that Baxanc not only re-
fused to capitulate, when informed that the
Emperor and McMahon's army we're pris-
onets, and when the Emperor advised the
surrender Of Metz, but declared, in tow.
ering passion, he would not respect Napo.
Icons wishes, and would shoot any French
officer advising such surrender.
It is believed that Russia and Austria
have suspended all ovcrtures, and will not
stir for the Republic.
The Baltic blockade is Intellectual. Yes.
sells enter aud leave Dantzic and Konigs-
berg freely. The French aect has great
difficulty in obtaining coal. As the ex-
pcnsc is great, the blockade will probably
be abandoned soon.
PARIS, Sept l2.-At LEO this morn.
ing heavy skirmish took place between
The 9Th squadron of French DRAGONS,
which garris.ned Chateau Thierry, and
the Prussian advance guard. The latter
was repulsed.
LONDON, Sept. 12.-An outbreak is re-
ported 10 the province Of Viterbo. The
people surrounded the Papal Zouaves in
eu,rcnchmenus and threatened to attack
them. Order was restored in tho name Of
the King Of Italy.
A Time's special says arrangements for
the occupation Of Papal Territory are
agreed TO. A plebiscitum is to be taken,
by which the inhabitants are to decide
whether the Pope or King is civil ruler.
The decision is to be binding on both;
meantime. Italian troops will hold Roman
Territory till tho voting is over, and if the
result is adverse to the King they will
withdrew. A great many Of the towns Of
Papal states have already proclaimed
provisional government. The Ministry is
discouraged.
BRUssELs, Sept. 12.-Italy, Austria
aud Russia agree 10 principle, and have
authorised Russia to ask for an armistice.
Dispatches to that effect have been tele-
graphed to Berlin. No answer yet.
LONDON. Sept l2.-Six French IRON
clads we're seen of Goodwins to-day. Their
course was southwest.
BERLIN, Sept. l2.-The official report
Of the capitulation Of Sedan states that the
number Of prisoners taken was 22,OoO.
The crowd Of wounded. since the reopen.
ing Of railways, have been removed and
all dead 10 field have been buried
LONDON. Sept l2.-The statement Of
the GaxIois, that England demands an
armistice. is untrue.
Jules Favre is expected t" Ight. IT
he asks the Eaglish Government 10 pre-
sent terms it will do 50. but not it unasked.
This intelligence is official.