The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-10-28
THE SURRENDER OF. METZ
BAzAINE CAPITULATES NTH 15O,-
600 PRISONERS.
Starvation the German Po1icy-The
French Government Making Ready
to Abandon Tours--wer Reports from
Various Points.

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-, -...,, BERLIN, October FL.
/ King william telegraphs the. Queen to-day :
|; .sThis morning Bazaine and Metz capitulated,
with one hundred snd afry thousand prisoners, in
Guiding twenty thousand sick and wounded. The
army and garrison laid down their arms this
afternoon. 1t is one Of the, most important
events Of the war. Providence be thanked ~
NOON DIsP TOHES.
Pence Afar Or. .
| WASHINGTON, October q.
|; The latest European gossip is verbose It
seems generally unfavorable to an armistice or
an early peace. " - : = =
| John Bulls Blunder.
NEW YORK, October 27.
EThe Worlds special from London says: 1.-THE
English Ministry are annoyed By the guarded but
absolute refusal of Prussia TO cooperate for peace
1t Is inferred that Russia contemplates fsolatiny
England from both France and Germany, on the
Eastern question. The steps taken by the Eng
lIsh Government it is felt, have resulted only In
modification for the Gladstone Ministry, showing
the weakness OF English influence In Continental
affairs, without contributing to settlement"
French War Reports.
%, TOURS October q.
1t is announced that the Prussians have at last
granted Thlers safe conduct to Versailles, but
no further Theirs declines its acceptance, as he
must consult with the Paris authorities. No i'm.
portant military movements are announced. The
weather continues stormy and otherwise unfavor-
able for military movements. A large portion Of
the army Of the Duke Of Mecklenburg. g.Schwerln
are moving rapidly towards Paris, abandoning
St. Quentin. There is also movement on Amiens.
The siege of Laferte is raisel.
War Reports via London.
LONDON, October 81.
Prince Napoleon publishes. a letter contradict
Ing the charges OF the Dsily News Of his disloyaf
ty to the Emperor The Empress denies having
seen Bourbaki, or Boyer, who came from Bazaine
to the Empress. Prince Napoleon repeated per-
sonally to the Empress the expression Of his de-
votlon and fidelity.
The Mayor of Yerdun Indignantly refuses to
surrender, and challenges the Prussians to come
and take the town. The military situation on the
Loire Is unchanged.
The garrison Mt Metz shows increased activity.
The Prussi ans were compelled to destroy the
bridge at Ars-sur.Moselle as q precautionary
| measure The garrison makes damaging sorttes
| at every opening. The French opened artillery
| from the right bank Of the Moselle, destroying
| little villages which sheltered tue Prussians.
The French Government will, no doubt, soon be
compelled to leave Tours. Arrangements are
progressing to transfer the government head
quarters to Clermont. The Prusslans are perse-
| yeriug in their starvation policy at Paris and
Metz. Fugitiyes from those cities are turned
back. t.gt
The English ministry were without o reply
| from Prussia at noon to-day. The ministry &C.
cepts the delay as lndlsposltion on the part OF
Prussia to an armisttce.
-,r7ac NIGHT DISPATCHES. ST
War Reports from Tours.
| TOURS October27.
1t Is asserted that the Prussians withhold safe
conduct from Theirs from fear Of having the
Parisians learn the true feeling throughout
EFranoe From all parts Of the country come
Ehopes that the government will accept no humli.
ating terms. The Journals Of this city are unant-
nous that the only hope for fair terms lies In the
indefinite prosecution OF the war.
The Prussian movement eastward has been
stopped, and the march upon Lyons checked by
Garibaldrs Victories. Garibaldl, the active. has
taken many prisoners and cannon, anu has &C.
| compllshed the object for which he went forth.
Parties who furnish the enemy willingly, or from
hope Of profit, will be court.marshaed as traitors.
Mayors must defend every town, and those fall-
ing will be dismissed and the towns be officially
denounced. "A
The inhabitants Of the departments Of the Juva
and vosges petition against peace involving
cession Of territory.
The Moniteur announces that letters for Paris
may be sent to the prefecture at Tours, as 1t has
been determined to break the blockade.
The Prussian movements in the Vosges and Nor.
mandy have been checked by rain and cold.
1t IS noticed that the Inhumanity OF the Prus.
slams Increases with their difficulties; they destroy
farming utensils, looms, factories, tear down
Edwellings, kill horses and CATTLE and destroy
whatever food they cannot eat. The Francs-ti.
reurs, taking advantage OF the bad weather, are
innlcting heavy damage upon the enemy.
| Keratry has ordered the Mobiles in Britsnny to
concentrate at Maus. Keratry will organize them
himself for offensive war. Many regular troops
will be incorporated in this army. Keratry's
proclamation promises the Mobiles the best wea'
pens, with proportionate cannon and mitrsil-
/ leurs.
Wagons are going through the streets collect
ing provisions for the Chateau Dun sufferers.
young officer has just arrived from Metz with
dispatches for the Government. He eluded the
Prusslans by an effective disguise. he confirms
the accounts lately published Of successful sortes
OF Bazalne. He says the City and garrison are
well provsIoned and able to bold out indefinitely.
Information from Orleans states that all the
shops are closed the streets are deserted and the
women almost universally appear In mourning.
The Prussian officers Intellectually attempt to
dIspel the GLOOM At MarseilleJ aIlirS are more