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Richland Lodge No. 80. AIM

1.t1110 1VUt5C 1VV' 90, "a. Z. III.
Il CONTINUATION Of regular commu
X2Tmcation OF Richland Lodge No. 80, A.
IW\F. M, will be held at Masonic Hall.
THIS EVENING, at O'Clock. By order Of the
VIM. A. G.. DAVIS Secretarv
Feb 8
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Notice.

A LII persons indebted to the undersigned
IA must come forward and make payment'
on or before the 25th instant, or their &C,
counts will be placed in the hands of an attor-
ney for collection; and all holding claims will
present them at once. s. II. SPENCER
Feb 8
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Notice,

NOClC6.
FTNHE undersigned gives no.ise that ON the
i lst day OF March next, she will apply to
". Il. Wigg, Esq, Judge of Probate for Rich.
land County, at his office, at 10 O'Clock A, M,.
Tor a hnal discharge as Administrative Of es.
tate of 8. s! McCuliy, deceased.
Feb tl3 SOPHIA N. MCCULLY, Adm'x.
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Our Dress Goods Department

Shall always be replete. with the latest STYLES
OF Silks, Satins, Poplins, Plaids, Empress
colors, Prints OF all grades and makes.
TABLE LINENS, in all styles, Damasks,
Towels, Napkins, Doylies and Diapers of
every description.
- In JEANS, CASsIMERES, BROADCLoTHs,
DOESKINS We shall always have a completes
assortment.
In RLEACHED GOODS, sHEETINas and
SHIRTINGS, and in BROWN COTTONS. we
shall offer great Inducements
In GLOVES, HOSIERY, GENTS WEAR.
Collars, Merino Drawers and Shirts, fine SO.
lection and bargains.
A fine assortment Of NOTIONS on hand.
Call and SEQ MS, at tho New Store, in Diercks
new building, under the old Kinsler Hall.
Dec 3mo y. w. PORTER Il Co
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Wanted,

wanted,
A TEACHER, to take charge Of the Mill
"A Creek Academy, located nine miles South
east OF Columbia. An unmarried gentleman
preferred: To such one, bringing satisfac-
tory testimonials as regards character and
competency, the school would probably be
worth from 5000 to 500 per anpum.
For particulars. apply to J. G. LYKES,
Jan27t Hopkins Turn-out 9 e.
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DRY GOODS!
NEW STORE and NEW GOODS,

WE take pleasure in announcing to the
wv public, that we have this day opened
fine stock of DRY GOODS, of every desorip-
tioii, and shall always have Oh hand fine
assortment OF all the various Goods appertain-
ing to our trade.
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OxFonD, Ga, November 4, 1859.
O'Neale Il Son, of Columbia, 8. O., some of nv
choice improved Cotton Seed, for planting
purposes. They proposed to sell . portion Of
& what they raised. Planters purchasing the
Seed they raise may rely upon getting the
genuine Dickson Seed. DAVID DICKSON.
We are Mr.. Dickson's Agents here. and will
order Seed direct from MIR. Dickson, ii desired-
Frlce s., 90 from one to five bushels, or 81 90
for five and upwards.
Jan 16 RICHARD O'NEALE & SON.
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To the Public in General.

To the Public in General.
r HAVE better COTTON SEED than anv
IL man who adyertises Seed for sale. Nina
is the improved BOYD PROLIFIC, which ex
cells any other. The price is s2.50 per bushei.
An examination OF my proofs will be conyinc-
ing: refer to Jocob H. Wells and J. d. HIT.
Call and iooh at tine growth, in Butcher Town.
Dcc3 N. POPE
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Crackers p! Crackers J!

kNOR the convenience Of families, we have
r. just received a supply OF Fresh CRACK
EhS, assorted, in ten pound boxes, consisting
tent Assorted Crackers, which will be found
very convenient to house keepers.
FeD D j. Il T.. r. AGEEW
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Pure Dixon Cotton Sead.

NAJE OFFER for sale bushels Dickson
wv Cotton Seed, grown from seed obtained
from MIR. David Dickson, Oxford Ca. last
spring, and which was selected by him for his
own use. Notwithstanding the unpreoe.
dented dry season, we gathered from 500 to
1900 pounds to the aere-making twenty-six
bales to one mule. .
Price $500 per bushel.
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To all Whom it May Concern.
HAMBURG, 8. c., JANUARY 16, 1870.
PEING appointed and Commissioned as the
- Receiver OF the Hamburg Bank, all par
ties having transactions with said Bank will
communicate with FRANK ARNfM
Feb6
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For Sale or Rent.

For Sale or Rent,
~ ONE Of the most elegant RESI- DENCES
I'm; in the city. Sale preferred, t0 change in
21vestment. Terms easy. Apply to
POPE Il HASKELL, Attorneys at Law,
Feo 0 Scotts Range, Main Street.
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cause would have been strengthened, and that the
second would certainly have brought peace TO the
country
Affairs continued 10 grow worse the Emperor
found his powers being continually circumscribed.
the army giving him no support, until suddenly he
determined 10 abdicate his personal effects were
sent TO Vera Cruz and placed board the Austrian
frigate, and In Oct0ser Maximan left the capital.
After remaining few days In Vera Cruz he recon-
sdered hts determination, and returned to 0rizaba,
where he finally acquiesced TO the urgent entreaties
oi the Church party, and In December reassumed
his crown.
In the meantime the foreign troops were called In
irom all parts OF Mexico, and the Austrians and Bel
gians embarked FOR Europe, the French remaining
~ tne capital, Bazaine working every scheme TO
compel the Emperor to leave the country. Early In
December nearly 1000 Mexican troops had concen-
rated within one hundred miles OF the CITY, Rode
rigues was near Apazaco with TO- 900 men: an equal
force was near fachuca, and Porlrlo Diaz was hold
ing the south with an army 20, 900 strong Bazaine,
fearing the return or the Emperor, let II be known
10 the liberals that only 1900 Mexican Infantry
guarded the city, and that he had issued orders TO
the French troops in case tho liberal army made its
appearance 70 retire to the citadel and In no case
10 assist In preventing the capture of the capital.
Their orders were imperative not to offer resistance
Tor hin to inform the liberal commanders OF these
facts, "but doubtless II they were made known In
the city R0dergues or Porfri0 Daz would soon hear
them.o Az he Intended the intelligence was e,a
the liberal camps before II was published In
the city, Captain Santiago Smith, an American. for
merry on President Juarez's stan, being the medium
OF communication. This treachery failed or accom-
pshment solely through the dlssensions among the
liberal commanders.
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EUROPEAN MARKETS.

LONDON MONEY N Er.-LeND0N Dec. e. 80 r. NJ
Consos for opened and closed " account
opened at W and closed at g American securities opened
and closed quiet t:Fvetwenties 1852, closed esx do,
1885, old So; do, 1857 e0h tenfQrtes. UA Stocks have
been Nat and nominal aud closed quiet Erie Railway
2u; Illinois, III Atlantic and Great westcrn "a u
FRAskroRT BoUnsE-FRANKFoRr, Dec 0--ljnifad
States Hve-twenties closed at glx.
LIVERPOOL CorToN MARxKT.-LIvEIPooIs Dec g.
430 p MSalss OF the week have been II o0baes whA
lo00V bales for and 40U for
Receipts OF the week. 4OO0 baIes of which 5000
American Stock on hand. 81 900 bales; OF which OQOOO
bales American Stock cotton anoat for Liverpool
S6 00O bales Of which :7600 bales American The
cotton market to-day opened dull al 30 r. M rmer
and IT the close steady, with mddng upands Sid S<d
mddnr Orleans, sd. Sales OF the day 1000 bales OF
which 5000 bales were for speculation and export
, TRADE IN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Dec. 9.-Yarns
and fabrics are nrmer.
LIVERPOOL BREADsTUrrs MARKRT.-Lrvr rRpoor- Dec.
gf MIhe receipts OF wheat At this port for three
days have been z2sOo quarters of which quarters are
american California white wheat closed st Ms Cd red
Western winter lopened at los 81. and closed los
Western norr 2bs 3D. corn, sls 3D. OATS 2s lid barley,
LLvkRPooL PROVISIONS MARKrr.-LrvRRpoot, Dec.
.-P h.-Beef closed hrmer. Cheese is declining Lard,
6ts.
LIvsRpooL PRODUCE MAHKET.-LIvEwPooL, Dec. g.
P.M.-Rehned petroleum, Is. md.
LONDON PRODUCE MARKrr.-LoNpos, Dec. 81 80
r M-sperm oil closed at ess Sugar, spot opened and
closed active az Es 3D. Turpenne closed timer at S4s
o4s Oh. iLnseed OIL hrmer at al Isl los. Hops are
steady. Common u.s. 81.
eloecd hrm and UNCHANGED.
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TURKEY IN PREPARATION.

Imperial Estimates Of the Power for War.
VIENNA, Dec. q, 1870.
The Sublime Porte has called for immediate re-
turns OF the number OF irregular troops each dis
trict can furnish, and has also summoned the re-
serves. The Sultan has called naval council to In
crease the strength Of the neet
Turkish Opinion of G0rtchnlx oH-Whnt yVns
Said Of the Note i'm stantinopIe.
from the Levant Times (ConstantlnopIe) Nov 1871
We are Informed that the Russian note disclaims
any intention q renouncing the Treaty Of 1885, but
tse Clauses hearazng Uris the gacS Sea- 2.
ana interdicting the erection OF arsenais
for this demand:-First. thar many OF the slipula-
tiOns OF the treaty have been aside and
the number OF vessels she shall keep the Black
Sea s an encroachment on her sovereign rights ana
puts her in position Of not being mistress on her
own coasts, and lastly that II puts her at the mercy
OF Turkey, which have any naval force she likes
at the very mouth Of the Black Sea- e., at Buyk-
der6 or even Buyuk- -Liman.
There Is only one thing which could possibly sur
pass ne tnpmdenoe Of thts proposition. and that
would be the folly OF acceding TO H. We wish we
could believe that Russia s really afraid OF an az
gressiOn on the part Of Turkey. II she were, IL
would be highly polite to keep her in snch salu.
be such an arrant simpleton to believe that 1t il
either from fear Of Turkey or from respect OF her
to get nd Of the condition which 1t cost England and
France 80 much bloed and treasure to impose upon
her as q security against sudden attack upon
Constantinople. As IL s, Russia Ia an uncomfOrt-
able and dangerous enough neighbor: let her, In
these days OF steamships, have the right or cruising
about the Black sea with unlimited number OF
ron-claJs and transports, and 1t is a. rs fate
that some misty morning she Will try TO slip into the
Bosph0rus. We never doubted but that our own
country, at all events. would at any cost, oppose
such preposterous pretensons IL remains TO be
seen whether Russia In face or the firm refusal
her verv polite and pacific proposition has en-
countered, VIII draw In her horns: but, any case
one thing s clear, that she has put record de-
mand which means war, sooner or later, against
Turkey.
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MISSOURI.


Fires in 81. Louis-Two Men Injured.
ST. LOUIS Dec. H. 1870.
The large wholesale drug house OF Wetzel a Co.,
Nos 104 and 10e North Main street, was totally de-
stroyed by fire this forenoon. The stock valp,d at
100000, ana the building. owned by the same
insured for from $4,000 to $780, but in what
companies cannot be stated. as the policies are In
the safe which Is buried In the ruins.
The extensive hardware house OF Adolphus Meier
a Co., adjoining WetZcl's, on the south, was dam
aged 500 on the building by the fire, and $4,000
on the stock by the water. Beth are fully Insured,
but the names could net be ascertaiued.
Two men named George L0ehr ana william HaQe-
mann were burned In Blank Brothers. candy store
this A. NJ. The insurances on Blanks establishment
far az known II $10 900: Franklin, OF 81 Louis,
$4,000, and San Jamanon OF Springfield Ill, 50, 0o0
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MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS.
TELEGRAM 10 THE NEW YORK HERALD.

TELEGRAM TO the NEW YORK HERALD.
Runored Occupation Of Havre-Commuoica.
tions Restored-Abbeville Not Occupied
Gunboats to Defend 81. Nazaire-Progress
Of the Siege OF BeIfort.
LONDON, Dec. 10, 1870.
A despatch from Brussels dated the sth inst and
forwarded specially for the NEW YORK HERALD,
states that report had been received in that city
OF the occupation Of Havre by the German forces
under General Manteunel. While this rumor has
not been verified is certain that great excitement
prevailed in Havre on the 7th inst, owing to the
rapid advance OF the Germans upon that place.
Troops were arriving In large numbers however,
and the general feeling was favorable to vigorous
defence Of the city.
COMMUNICATION RESTORED.
telegram from Lille, dated December 8, states
that communications between that place and Havre
have been restored.
ABBEvILLE NOT OCCUPIED.
A despatch from Lille. dated December s, reports
that Abbeville has not been occupied By the Prus-
slams.
[At the time We expressed doubt Of the reported
occupation OF the city. Abbevlle is strongly fort
fed town OF 10000 Inhabitants situated on the right
bank OF the river somme, about twenty-five miles
northwest Of Amiens and about half that distance
from the mouth OF the river BY means Of q canal
eight miles long vessels OF three hundred tons can
60 to the city.l
FRENCH duNBOATs TO DEFEND ST. NAzAIRE.
A squadron or French gunboats has been sent TO
protect shipping entering the port OF st. Nazaire
and the mouth Of the Loire.
PROGRESS OF THE SIEGE OF BELToRr.
A despatch from MontbeIliard, dated December 9,
states tnat Belfort is making splendid defence.
The Prussians at one time occupied Danjontez, but
were driven out with great loss They acknowledge
that this siege has cost them more than any other
during IN war.
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TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

Tho Capital TO BE Removed to Bordeaux-
M. Gambctta to Go to the Army Of the
Leire-His Future Movements.
TOURS, Dec Q, 1870.
1t Is said that the Tours government will 90 to
Bordeaux, as the Prussians might risk the sending
Of Q force to this city,
EXIT SOME OF THE OFFICIALS.
portion Of the personnel and oficers 90 tonight
but M. Gambetta and the Ministry Bureaus will
mot leave until they are obliged to do so.
CONFIRMATION OF THE NEWS GAxBRTrA,s PRO-
GRAMAE.
The Official journal announces that the govern
mont has removed TO Bordeaux. NJ Gambetta viii
go to the Army of the Lore, which has been divided
into two corps, with the supreme object Of reaching
Paris. He viii then return here and remain with
the archives
The BONAPARTE RESTORA-
TON.
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REPUBLICAN FRANCE AND THE CONGRESS.

A Tours Plan Of ON Extended Pro9rs mme.
LONDON, Dec. 8, 1870.
1t IL said tnat the French government viii en-
deavor to enlarge the scope Of the conference ON
the Black Sea question, but the attempt IL DIS
countenanced by the London and 81. Petersburg
Cabinets, ON the ground that t would endanger the
assemblage Of the conference.
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Address Of General Ducrot to His
Soldiers.
Preparations Making for Another Great
Sortic from Paris.
THE END AT HAND.
TElEeaAms TO the NEW YORK HERALD.

TElEGRAmS I0 The NEW I0RK HERALD.
Gambetra surrenders the Cause-IIe Asks for
an Armistice-No Hope OF u Successful
70 Make Peace.
LONDON, Dec. 9, 1870.
A despatch from Gambetta asks Laurier to an.
nounce that he iGambetta) had asked for an
armistice to enable the National Assembly to
be elected, and requests that Favre be permitted
10 leave Paris to consult his colleagues and conduct
the negotiations. He admits he has lost hope In
prosecuting successful struggle, ana has no ex-
pectaton to defend Tours. The Army Of the Loire
had been beaten in -detail, and Gambetta declines
the responsibility OF further struggle OF making
peace. The Assembly, he says. must decide.
Gambetta Applies for an Armissice.
LONDON, Dec. TO- 1870.
me correspondent Of the London Daav Ne,cs tele.
graphs from Tours under date Of the stn inst that
ne learns from good authority that N. Gambetta has
made q formal application to the Prussian COM
manders at Versailles for an armisce the duration
OF which is not stated.
The object OF this request for suspension of hos
tites s 70 allow time for and 70 enable the authori-
ties to hold an election for members Of a National
Assembly, which win meet and decide upon the
question Of peace and the future government OF the
country.
CsnArmation Of the Rcport-Nesotiations
Opened.
TOURS. Dec Q, 1870.
The government has opened negotiations for an
armstce having secured the support Of the neutral
Powers
More Rum0rs Of tho ArmIstice.
LONDON, Dec. Q, 1870.
The rumors are repeated that ON armistice Is ne
gotiating at Versailles.
when King william Will Return to Bcrlin-
Terms Of Peace TO He Moro Oppressive
Paris 20 BE Bombarded.
LONDON, Dec. 0, 1870.
The London Times has received telegram from
Berlin, dated to-day, and forwarded specially for
the NEW YORK HERALD, which says
WHEN KING WILLIAM WILL RETURN TO BERLIN.
King william will return to Berlin after the capltu-
laton Of Paris, even If the is continued beyond
that time. The German terms OF peace are likely to
be much more oppressive the longer the French
hold out
PARIS TO BE BoMBARDED.
The NEW YORK HERALD correspondent at Berlin
to-day telegraphs:-
Bismarck reiterates his denial that he opposes the
bombardment Of Paris. 1t is reported to-day that
council Of at Versailles has decided to lombard
the city.
The FRENCH CAPITAL RE.
MOVED.
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speedy consummasion Of arrangements for peace

speedy consummation Of arrangements for peace
and restoration Of the empire.
SIGNIFICANT RECEPTION.
Great significance is attached 10 the manner IN
which the Empress was received BY Queen Victoria
at windsor.
FRANCE ANXIOUS FOR THE EMPIRE.
Tne feeling is strong that victory for France is
hopeless under the republic. Private advices from
ali paxts OF France indicate reaction everywhere
in fayor OF restoration OF the Emperor. The peo-
pie arc contrasting the twenty years Of order and
prosperity with the present misery ana anarchy
The Tours government have proved incompetent
either 70 conduct the war or negotiate peace.
NAPOLEON FAvoRs INAcrIoN.
Napoleon refuses to give his sanction to any
schemes for his restoration at present. saying that
his part Is silent lnaction until the republ leans
either capitulate or are dispersed.
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THE BEsIEoED CAPITAL.
TElEGaAmS TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.
TrOchu's Reception Of the News Of De Pala-
diDess Defeat.

TrOchu's Reception Of the News Of De Pala-
diDes' Defent.
LONDON, Dec TO- 1870.
telegram from the Versailles correspondent OF
the London Times, dated the sth inst, and for
warded specially for the NEW YORK HERALD, says
that General Trochu on receiving the news OF De
Paladmes' defeat near Orleans and the occupation
OF the city by the Germans. declined to accept the
offer made to him by General Won Moltke to send an
officer to Orleans to verify the statement Of the
Prussian successes.
Address Of General Ducrot to His Troops
Why the NIarne Was Rccrossed-The Fight
ing Fruitless-Prepnrauions for Another
Great Sortie-German Losses In the Re-
cent Batiies-Whar the Parisians Gained.
LONDON, Dec. s, 1870.
General Ducrot has issued the following order Of
the day TO his commando
VISCENNEs, Dec. 4. 1870
SoLDIERs-After two days Of glorious battles you
have recrossed the Marne, having found that your
efforts were lruitless When the enemy has not
time to concentrate or to prepare 10 continue the
vain sacrifice Of life let renew the contest with
increased animation, and raise our hearts to the
level OF the sacrifice demanded by the holy cause
for which we must not hesitate to sacrifice our
lives
POSITION OF pUCRor's FORCES.
General Ducrot's army is outside the walls, occu
nying positions between Mesly. CreteN and Cnaren.
ton. Another grand attack win soon be made.
PREPARATIONS FOR ANOTHER GREAT soRrIE
Preparations for great movements and fresh
sortles are being made in Paris. No person Il
allowed to leave the city. Generals Trochu and
Ducrot were both outside the walls on the 4th.
GERMAN LOSSES IN THE RECENT BATTLES.
Private letters received in London from Versailles
say the German losses before Paris and the Loire
since the 2Sth were immense. Correspondents are
forbidden to communicate the truth. The publi-
cation OF the oclal returns show the losses to be
over $4,000, with many returns lacking.
WHAT THE PARIsIANs GAINED.
Advlces from Paris dated the 9Th inst. say
The full accounts Of the engagements commencing
November % and ending the Sd inst. show that
much more was accomplished than the authorities
had expected The discipline, steadness and elan
Of the troops were full match for the Germans.
The result of the lighting in the large circle OF invest
ment in the east south and southeast is that all the
positions taken remain in the possession of the
French, or under the command OF their guns.
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ANOTHER BATTLE ON THE
LOIRE.
TElesaAms TO TINE NEW yoak HERALD.

TEleeRAMs TO TINE NEW YoRk HERALD.
Despatch from the Battlehcld-Ths Fren ch
Defeated-Cserman Losses Sevore-six Guns
and One thousand Prisoners Taken.
MEUNG Dec. 8,
Via VERSAILLES, Dec. O. 1870.
The Grand Duke Of Mecklenburg defeated the
Third ~ French Army corps here to-day. The German
losses severe but those of the French are stil
heavier. The Germans took six guns and 900
prisoners.
The New York herald., 1870-12-12
KING WILLIAMS REPORTS.
IELEsaAm TO TINE NEW YORK HERALD.

TElEeRAM TO the NEW YORK HERALD.
Despatch from tho King-severe Fishtins
Near Meusg-Gorman Successes-More Re-
sistance Expected.
BERLIN, Dec. 9, 1870.
King william teiegraphs under date OF to-day, to
Queen Augusta
Thero was severe and successful fighting yester.
day near Meung. More resistance rs expected there
One gun, several mitraieuses and one hundred and
nifty prisoners were taken.
The sanitary condition Of the army in the field
has taken o very favorable turn. wlLHELM.
The New York herald., 1870-12-12
WAR NOTES.

PRICES OF PROVISIONS IN PARIS.
The following is list Of the prices Of provisions
In Paris, forwarded to US by "Besieged Resident"
November 23:--Onons, rs SOUS the litre; chicoree
6oc. the litre; French beans 2 25c. the itre; cau
flower, IT, 25c. each; potatoes 7f. the Dushe; eggs
500. EACH lat pouet 20i.; butter, freSh, A5f the
The New York herald., 1870-12-12

Cabinet Reply to the GorschnkoT Note.
FLORENCE, Dec. Q, 1870.
Minister venosta has replied to Prince Cortcha.
Russia has no desire to revive the entire Eastern
question; but before any change whatever can be
made in the provisions Of the treaty by which that
controversy was settled the agreement OF the cosg
natary Powers Is Indispensable"
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tinue It's exertions 70 get the Army OF the Loire to
gether and to raise fresh armies in the south.
HOW DE PALADrNEs WAS BEATEN.
The oficlal statements show that in the recent en-
gagements the army was beaten In detail, each corps
lighting separate battles
At the beginning OF the battles In front Of Orleans
the Army Of the Loire occupied sem-circular line
through the forests of Orleans-the sixteenth corps
0hauzay's command, and the Seventeenth, under
Sonnes forming the left wing at Meurrg; the Fif
teenth corps, under Pendlieres. the centre, at Or
leans, and the right wing, the Twentieth corps
under Crougat and the Eighteenth, under Bourbaki
occupying Montargis.
AN ATTEMPT TO TURN THE GERMAN LEFT.
The first movement was an attempt to turn the
German left, which was partially successful. the
French carrying Gullonvllle, Terminier. viIepain
and FaverOlles.
The next day the Germans advanced heavy forces
against the Sixteenth corps. desperate engage
ment ensued, which continued all day. for the pos
session Of the village OF Souzy the French holding
the place. Finally on Saturday. the Fifteentncorps
attacked Cheyllly, and the Twentieth corps Chill
leurs. Both defeated, and. retreating crossed
the Loire, the Fifteenth corps proceeding to Or
leans. and the Twentieth to Gargeau. The Eigh-
teenth corps being left alone crossed the river at
sully.
The New York herald., 1870-12-12
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

France Anxious for n Restoration Of the
Empire-The Republic Incompetcnt--Napo-
leon i'm Favor of Knnctio.. M
LONDON, Dec. 8, 1870.
london clubs are full Of rumors to.nobt NJ a