The Portland daily press., 1870-09-22
BismarcE;'s Conditions OF Peace.
France.
VARIOUS WAR NOTES.

VARIOUS WAR NOTES.
Tours, Sept 21.-The government has or
dered troops in all parts OF the country to con-
verge on Paris. 1t is rumored that the Prus-
slams have entered Orleans.
The following dispatches have been received
by the Ministry:
Cotu,dr, Sept. 21.-The department. of Haut-
rhin has been completely evacuated by the
ton have been resumed. At Mulhausen all is
quiet. Should the enemy return the popula-
ton will be prepared to resist
Epnial Sent. 20.-Toul has again been attack
ed, but the Prussians were repulsed and their
guns dismouDted.
Glen, Sept. 20.-Reports come in that the
Prussans investing Paris have been defeated
on the plains of MendOn and Leves with
heavy loss.
Tout, Sept 81 Transports landed here to-
day 5000 Zouaves and 10000 Chasseurs
Cheval.
MarseiIles, Sept 21-The municipal cour Gil
has voted war loan of TO- 100000 francs.
NEMoINs OCCUPIED BY PRUss1ANs.
The German forces have occupied Nemoins.
THREAT AGAINST sTRAsBoURG.
1t is said that Gen. Werder threatens to ut
terly destroy Strasbourg if it does not surren-
der.
CAPTURE OF LURFTTE AT sTRAsBoURG.
A despatch from Mundelsheim states that on
1ueSuay AureLle NO. %, before the walls OF
Strasbourg, was taken by the landwehr not
outstanding Calling rife fire.
FREEMAsoNARY IN THE ARMIES.
The Freemasons in the German and French
armies have given earnest evidence of brother
hood and humanity during the war.
PARIS ENTIRELY HEMMED IN.
Paris is entirely shut in, and all the avenues
OF communication are cut off except Berlin.
CAPTURE OF A REDoUBT AT PARIS.
An off ;ial despatch from the Prussian head
quarters before Paris reports that redoubt
with seven guns was captured by German
troops.
Another dispatch from the King of Prussia
to the Queen, dated Tuesday says: The French
north of Fort st. Denis. At the same time the
Prusso- Bavarian corps, crossing the Seine
near Villineure, attacked three divisions un
der command of Gen.. Vinoy, on the heights of
Sceaux, and captured seven guns and many
men. Fritz directed the movement
PARIS COMPLETELY INVESTED.
BERLIN, Sept. 21.-[Special to N. Y. Her
aid. The Crown Prince informed the Queen
yesterday by telegraph from Versailles Of the
investment of Paris from Versailles to Vim.
cenhes. The French troops have been driven
back The capture of an earthwork with seven
cannon was executed with little loss.
A despatch from the Royal headquarters at
vestment Of Paris was accomplished yesterday.
The King accommodated to-day the tOrtifica-
tions on the north side OF the city.
GENERAL COMPARTMENT OF sTRAsBOURG.
Tours, Sept. 21.-Gen. Werder has refused
to sign auy more safe conducts for the inhabi
tants of Strasbourg. A general bombardment
of the city is about to take place.
A REooNNo1sANcE.
LONDON. Sept. 21.-GSpecaltoN Y. World. ]
dispatches from Tours announce that Vim
er's movement was reconnaissance, and his
object was perfectly accomplished, The fight
ing was not severe except at Chersy lie Roe and
Winery. He withdrew his troops in perfect
order unpursued. 1t was ascertained that the
Crown Princes headquarters are at Versailles,
and about COO German troops are establish
ed south and east of Paris. The new volun-
teers organized by Gen. Trochu were under fire
for the first time. portion of them were
charged by the blue hussars and repulsed in
the evening with considerable loss. The King
is at Versailles, and constantly takes part in
the reconnoisances.
PRUSSIAN REQUIs.TIONS.
Prussian acquisitions on the people of YER
sailles are frightfuly severe. Several houses
are protected by American flags
CAPTURE OF REDoUBT.
A French report admits the capture, after
Vinoy's withdrawal, of redoubt in front of
Ferme Napoleon, by two German corps after
an obstinate conflict. Guns were taken, but
70 more than 300 or 400 prisoners were captur-
ed.
THE ACTION OF MONDAY.
In the action on Monday powerful French
force, under Gems. Revauk and Ducrat, was
posted on the heights above Clamart. The
Prussians throwing up earthWOrks at Albion,
advanced through the woods OF Vendor. A
severe engagement took place at FOntenay, in
which the Prussans were finally repulsed
with nSuarahlp 1OSs They still nccunV the
position at Albion. 1t is expected that the first
general battle will be on the ground of this &C.
| ton.
THE "REDs" AT LYONS.
| The "Reds" at Lyons are becoming more mod
crate. The appeal to their leaders from M
| Rochefort has had great effect.
| The Brussels agent of the World telegraphs
It is announced to night that the heavy bate
ries OF S,rasbourg have been sienced, and the
| bonn ardment threatens to destroy the whole
| city,
| THE GARRISON OF PARIS.
The number of men under arms in Paris i.
stated at 43S ,000, including 900 volunteer
from The provinces.
THE SIEGE OF sTRAsBoURG.
New YORK, Sept. 21.-A correspondent o
the Tribune telegraphs from before Strasbourg
Wednesday: The loss in the capture of out
work No 80 was trihe-35 wounded. Th'
possession of this position is exceedingly i'm
| U
easy. The defence showed a surprising lacl
of vigor. Another proposal for captulation j
expected soon. The siege only continues be
cause Gen. Werder insists on unconditiona
surrender
IMPRISONMENT OF A DEMOCRATIC LEADER
BERLIN, Sept. 21.-[Special to Herald.] il
coby. leader of the Democratic party, ha
! been imprisoned at Kngsberg by order of tn
military authorities, for calling meeting
nartizans who drafted resolutions against th
lorclble annexation of French territory. Th
Democrats OF Munich have prssed sim'ls
resolutions
UNITY OF GERMANY.
1t is semi officially announced that the III
| Their unity of Germany will shortly be secure
by new political installations.
BIsMARCK's CONDITION OF PEACE.
LONDON, Sept 2l.-[Special to n. T. Trl6u .!
The Tlibune's special correspondent at Beril
telegraphs to-day: The American minister 9
authority learns that Favre will be received ]
a private capacity only, and will be informt
J by Bismarck that Germany must insist,
r condition sine qua non of peace, on the surrel
, der of the forts on the Moselle and Rhine,
which Germany was threatened and attacke
A despatch received in London yesterds
| from Rismarck saws EaVre was cordially r