Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-12-01
War News from Europe.


which was received in England yester-
day, is very, conciliatory in its tone, and,
asserts that Russia wants peace generally.
and in the east especially. and that she
shrinks from acting separately from tue
other powers. 1t appears that the new
King Of Spain is to wear his crown, if he
wears it all, beset by all the dangers that
an unlucky and discontinued people can
contrive. 4 Republican insurreotion is
momentarily expected in Madrid, and the
captain general Of ArragQn appeals to
Prim for reinforcements to quell revo-
luton already IN progress there. 1t Is.
probable. In view of the state of affairs
suggested by such intelligence. that VIC
tor Emnianuel hesilates to authorize the,
Duke of Aosta to accept the crown. Mil
itarv operations i'll France have been seri-
ously retarded within the last few days by
stormy weather. Rain and snow have
been falling througout tho republic. The
bonbardncnt of Thionviile has been &C.
tive and unremitting since Tuesday. 1t
was reported in London yesterday that,
Tbionvile had capitulated. A-Versallles
telegram announces that the long sought
treaty uniting Bavaria with the NORTH
German Confederation. bas been effected,
and was signed on Wednesday night
King William. in bis address to the
North German Parliament yesterday,
which was forwarded to that body from
Versailles. says that peace would be Ger
tain if France had leaders who could iden-
fv their own future with that Of their own
country.
Nov. 28.-For the present, at least
the French army of the Loire has resumed
tha defensive, and while yet disposed in
position favorable to demonstration on
Paris, IS especially in an attitude for the
rejection of Tours and Orleans. The
division under Gen Fierck is at lie Mans.
supporting Keratry's army at Conlie, if
teen miles northeast of that place. The
main line Of Paladines covers Orleans.
and occupies eutreuched positions east
and west of Arthenay. The French Ilne
from lie Mans to Arthenay, aud thence to
Montargis. thirty eight miles east of Or
leans. *, nearly straight. The right of
the Duke of Mecklenberg is in front of
Kcrartry, the advance being near Conlie,
and supporting column at Manners. A
column 20 600 strong are at Nogent lie
Rotrou. Won der Tam is in front Of
Paladines. near Arthenay.
Heavy skirmishng has been ia process
for several days past at several points
along the French front. On Saturday
the French were victorious In a severe en-
gagcment near Fendome, where the Ger
mans attempted 10 turn their lefs flank.
making repeated attacks until nine
o'clock at night, ana being repulsed with
heavy loss and forced to retreat. Theirr re-
treat however, was towards Chateau Dun,
near the French centre. An engagement
had occurred GU Friday on the French right
flank. near Montages, and it WAS necessa-
ry for Paladnes, i'll sustaining his ground.
to uncover Chateau Dun. and the latter
place, it is thought. has consequently
been captured The rcpulsc of the
Germans on both tanks was complete.
A general engagement is thought to be
impending "A correspondent at Tours,
writing last evening, states that fighting
continued along the whole line yesterday,
The French carrying everything before
them. and expresses the belief that they
have won decisive victory.
Intelligence from the Paris front through
German sources represents the prevalence
of continued quiet in that direction, ow-
ing to the unfavorable weather. but there
are rumors at Tours of grand sortie on
Thursday last. Berlin reports state that
large bodies Of Paris ians, consisting chief
| " Of civilians, come to the Prussan OUT
posts from time to time to surrender,
but are invariably turned back.
It is now definitely stated that the re-
ply of Prince GortschaGotf to Earl Grau-
vile, on the eastern question, does not
withdraw Russia's claim TO a modification
of The Paris treaty, but with peculiar ad-
roitness continues to, throw the onus of
commencing hostilities upon England
The EngIish cabinet continued its quar-
rel over the matter Saturday and will
meet again to-day. when final decision
is expected to be reached. Tomorrow
the cabinet will meet the Queen III coun-
Gil. at Windsor The opinion prevails
that there will be 90 Russian war, at pres
emf at least; that England will content
herself with protesting until Russia COM
mits the overt act Prussia. it is said
will make tender of good Offices as a
mediator between Russia and other pow
ers.
Nov. 29.-The latest kilograms from
Europe are more .hcpeful of an amicable
settlement Of the Eastern question. The
excitement produced by the note of Prince
Gortschakof is subsiding, and public se-
curities are strong 1t now appears that
Prince Gortschakoff acted prematurely in
announcing the intention of the Gar no
longer to respect the naturalization OF the
Black Sea.
At the time the note was written an i'm
preston prevailed at St. Petersburg that
peace between Prussia and France was
c ose at hand Unlike the Emperor Ma
poleon, the Gar was determined to push
his opportunity. re ying on the support
which Prussia is said to have been pledg-
ed to accord hin by the terms of the Sc
cret treaty between the latter Power and
Russia. But Prussia has not vet taken
Paris, and has more battles to fight IN the
Provinces and more victories to win be-
fore she can hope to bring the French to
terms 1t is pre- bable that these consider
ations, together with The frmness With
which the Russian declaration has bee
met by England, Austria and Italy, have
INK lined the Gar to consent to withdraw