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tS,cia 10 independent by Western Union Telegraph
IoSpoS, Oct. 1.-THE German forces are
closing in on Thionville.
French journals publish news of the death
of Prince Frederick Charles.
A detachment of the army of the Crown
Prince defeated II portion of the army of the
Loire. They took 10000 prisoners. The
French Hoi in disorder.
The Prusstans were n second time repulsed
at Chayissy. but rallied, and taking possession
of the place fired it.
The clerical party in France, especially in
Brittany and Nendc, have taken umbsage at
Ganbaldi's popularity and refuse to serve
under him.
A National Guard of 10000 men. under
Gustave Florcns. demanded change of arms
and a change of the policy on the ttle-feld,
of one Frenchman 10 three Prussians. An
unfavOrable answer being received, FlOrens
resigned his command.
CHARLES, Oct. lO.-The Prussians were re-
pulsed near DTeux after II combat of six
hour.
Burnside carried message from Bismarck
to Favre, saying that the Prussians would al
low elections To be held freely.
ToURs, Oct. l2.-Garibaldi will not take
the field at present. His health is too deli
cate.
A battle occurred on the 9TH inst. between
Forts LOut du NaleTen and st. Cloud, on the
west side Of Paris. The French, under Gen.
Ducrol, having made sortie in force, the
Prussians, completely defeated, were forced
10 retreat to Versailles, entirely surrenderiDg
the position they had occupied, and from
which they might have shelled the western
part of Paris.
Adyices from various parts Of France repeat
the statement that the PTussiaus are commit
ting great atrocities upon the people.
CHATEAU DUS, oct II, via Tours.-The
enemy has been driven back with loss at
DeuX. The scouts beat hasty retreat to-day
on the approach of French Tierucrs and Mo
blles
BRUsEIs, Oct. PA meeting was held
here yesterday, and an unanimous protest
against the deposition of the Pope WAS
adopted
ToUis, Oct. l2.--At the battle Of Orleans,
messengers report the French force Ts much
the smallest, und TINT they were literally
crushed by Prussian artillery and were driven
back into the suburbs. The PTussinus opened
fire on the town, and the railroad depot and
other large establishments were destroyed.
At last accounts the people OF Lyons were fly
ing in all directions. The Prus,ans have
pushed on to BcAugcncy, beyond Orleans, and
II. feared that the Pnpal Iounvcs would be
surrounded and captured. In view of the
urgency Of the case, Garibuldi left for the
field. The Prussians occupy Orleans.
There has been no news received from Paris
to-day. A balloon party is preparing To so
there.
LONDON, Oct. l3.-The particulars Of a
battle at Metz on last Friday, have been re-
ceiycd. The French made IA sOrtic in force
and were driven back with fearful loss. The
Prussians took great many prisoners.
Cattle in and around Metz are dying by
hundreds from rindcrpest.
On Monday u Prussian cavalry division
drove 1000 Mobiles across the Eure, near
Chavissy. The losses of the latter were very
heavy.
1t is known that Garribaldi has left Tours
for the seat of war, and it is intimnted that
he will command nt Orleans, whittier rein
fOrccmcnts were sent.
Gen. Camhriel reports having gained con
siderable advantage.
The Germans have appeared at Mcnntidrc.
where II small detachment of them were de
fontcd by the French
Heavy cannonnding was heard to-day in the
direction Of Stcinny.
CHICAGO, Oct. l2.-3:30 r. MA special
dispatch to the Post says Il private telegram
states that Metz has surrendered with all its
garrison.
Gen. Robert T.. Lee died at Lexington, Va,
yesterday, of congestion Of the brain.
Ohio has gone Republican by about 40. 900;
Indiana, very close; Nebraska and Iowa, Re
publican; Pennsylvnnia, doubtful