The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1870-12-15
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Dates to Deccmbcr 7th..


Dates to Deccmbcr 9Th. s.sgss :.
.TouRs, Dee. 5-The- Government Allas re,
ceived by balloon from Paris the official report
to the 4th, OF the progress and result OF move
ments made by General Dacrat against the
Prussian lines of investment They state that
Thursday was passed in bulying the dead and
succoring the wounded. On Friday morning
the Prussans attacked with great force the
French at Champigny and in front of Villers
After seven hours fighting the enemy failed to
carry the positions of the French and retreat
ed leaving their dead and wounded ON the
field. Their losses were from $4,000 to 10000
Gen. Ducrat greatly distinguished himself
in the battle ot Friday. Among the killed is
Gen. Lachariere, and Gen. Renaut is badly
wounded Gen. Sonnitz. in his report, says
the troops who attacked the French were Sax.
ons and Wurtembergers Their numbers ex.
ceeded 100000 Their losses must have been
extraordinary, for the next day they were so
weakened that they suffered the French to
cross the river unopposed The success of the
French troops created the widest enthusiasm
in Paris.
Dispatches from General Palladines are re-
ceived. They announce that the retreat was
completed in good order. He lost neither mu-
nitions nor provisions. The Minister of War
has charged three commissioners To inquire
into the evacuation of Orleans. A number of
persons and most of the journals have removed
from Tours. Government eyinces no intention
of leaving
| Another balloon has landed, confirming the
news from Paris, as favorable. 1t states that
the marching companies of the National Guard
fought bravely. Pigeons sent from Tours reg
ularly arrive at Paris. Intense cold continues,
nd ha Ply in iaa
| Gen. Palladines retreats from Orleans with
two hundred thousand men aud five hundred
cannon. The Government wished him to regain
his position, but gave way 10 his opinion He
fought afterwards to the utmost, but was pow
erless At ll:D evacuation was demanded or
bombardment The victors had little ammu.
milton and few prisoners.
LONDON, Dec 5-Adyicrs from Paris have
been received by balloon to the Ith Trcchu
says at Nilhars and Champigny the Second
Prussans attacked the position, fighting seven
hours, the Prussaas giving way At Nogcnt,
| the Prussians rrattackcd, but their positions
were carried. The journals say on the night
of the Sd Ducrat bivouacked mt Nincrnncs
-Four hundred prisoners were taken.
| Orleans was evacuated OH the 9th at ) A. NJ.
! The King of Bavaria invites the King OF
/
eral The assent of others is expected
| TouRs. Dec. 6-Rrports of battles near
Orleans show that the Prussans attacked the
corps of the French army separately in greater
/ force, thus requesting the len If the Army of
the Loire and turning Orleans, that evacun-
tion became necessary. Ganbettn has issued
circulars 10 the projects. saying that the stua-
I ton of the army is good. Heavy reinforce.
lncnts of artillery are arriving and the forward
movement Will suon b" resumed. The uppusi.
ton are attempting. by circulating false ru.
mors. To discourage and demornze u.s. but sou
/ may confidently deny their assertions.
| Yesterday the right IT the Armyof the Loire
had successful engagement near MuUtlrgs.
Prussian Projects have invaded the Department
and issued n decree that all men from eighteen
10 forty are considered "a prisoners of war,
and will be shot II they endravur 10 leave In
spite of this great numbers escape; the people
are aiding them to reach the French lines,
where they enlist.
/ There are no signs Of the Government lcay.
J ing Tours
/ LONDON, Dec 6.-Thc Porte accepts the
Conference, provided the discussion il coniincd
/ 10 the topics IN the RussaH note
/ Eugene visited the Qnren at Windsor Castle
to-day.
/ 1t is reported that 800 riaed cannon are on
! the way from the United States for France
and the last accounts say the Government ut
Tours is anxionsly awaiting their arrival To- com
plrte the equipment of the Army of the LOIRE
/ BERLIN, Dec. q Queen Augusta received
the following dispatch from The King:
VERSAILLES. Sunday. Dec 4--Midnieht
! After two days battle in which the Army nj
| the Grand Duke of MeckIrnburg was mainly
engaged, Manstrln's corps captured the st
Jean railway station AND the suburb of Orleans.
/ Thirty guns and 200 prisoners were taken.
/ The Prussian loss was moderate. Wraugcl'
division suffered most. The Prussinns found
nine cannon and much ammunition on the
/ field before Amiens WILHELM.