Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-09-29
War News from Europe.

Sept. 26'h The leading features of
the news from Europe this morning are
confirmation of the report Of the failure
of peace negotiations the assurance of a.
proclamation by the French ministers an,
nouncing the rejection insisted upon by
Prussia, and the intention of Paris to
'bury herself ia Der own ruin" rather
than accede to them; the publication of
DEGREES suspending all ELECTIONS including
those for membres of the Constituent As
sembly; and the rep TT that fighting is go
ing on in Paris between the red republi-
cans and the troops of Gen. Trochu. In
regard to the last item Of news, though
coming from botn Prussian and French
Sources a note from the Ministers Gam
bctta and Ferry at Paris to Minister of
Justice at Tours emphatieally denies that
any troubles have occurred, asserts that
all parties have united to sustain with en-
ergy the national defense, and gives as
srence that an enormous fierce is under
arms, with provisions aod amunitions
enough to last all winter, and that he
lroic defense will be made.
The capitulation of Foul, Oh Friday
evening, after long and desperate re-
sistance, is announced This stronghold
is about twelve miles west of Nancy, on
the main line of road from Strasbourg to
Paris Its fall gives the Prussians the
unobstructed possession of the great route
BY which all Of their supplies from Ger
many are transported. BY the capitula-
ton there fell into the hands of the Prus-
SLAMS 2, $40 men, 1877 guns, As rliled
caahon. and the garrison supplies of other
arms, etc. 1t is reported that Bazainc
has offered to surrender Metz on the con-
dition that he be allowed to leave the
city with his arms and baggage, and en-
gazing not to take up arms for three
months.
A dispatch from Bcauvais, by way o:
Tours, announces that great battle RAJ
gcd all day Friday between Port Disc
Isle Adam, few miles north of Paris
No particulars are given
Sept, 29.-Reports of skirmishes at va
rious points around Paris make up the
sum of,yesterday's Jews from the lines
around that city. On the Odd Bazaine
is said to have attempted to cut his way
out Of Metz, in the direction of Thion-
vile, and after sharp fight seven miles
from the city. was driven back. A heavy
force Of the Bavarians is reported NOV
ing toward Lyons
The Paris account of the battle Of the
18th says nothing Of the alleged disgrace
full conduct Of the zouaves, but maintains
that the French troops fought we'll, and
were forced to retire under the pressure
of superior numbers and the effect Of a
disastrous artillery fire.
There "a considerable dissatisfaction
in Belgium, and other sections of Germa-
ny, at the persistence of Prussia in exact
ing from France the session of territory
and forts. Bismarck, however, persists
that the policy of Prussia is dictated by
the necessity for security and not by a
desire for aggrandizement, and indicate :
that this policy will be carried out at
all hazards. I'll hopes of peace, conse-
quently, arFcar to be abandoned.
A reported alliance between Austria
and Prussia is the topic of the day III Vi
emma.
1t is believed in Madrid that it is the
Intention of Bismarck to reward the
King of Saxony BY placing his son John
on the Spanish throne by aid of Prim,
the risk of which will be, it is stated, that
Prim may lose his head.
There are also symptoms Of trouble in
other &C ul;r;es. It's feared thatwar is i'm
pending between Russia and Turkey. A
rebellion has broken out in Thessaly
which is believed to have been eucourag-
ed by Russian emissaries, and Indications
of revolt are beginning to show til m
selves in Janina aud Albania. Russia is
;nassing her troops on the frontier, and
her fleets in the Black Sea and the Baltic
are reported 10 be under sailing orders.
1t is thought that the Khedive of Egypt
is in full accord with the Russian and
Italian Government, and many alarming
rumors are afoat in regard to the designs
Of Russia, Austria and Italy.
In Belgium, and England, popular dis
affection is manifesting itself. At Brus-
sells, on Sunday last, bands of workmen
paraded the streets singing the Marseil-
laise and crying Iiee Ia France! In
london, also, there was, on Sunday, a
great democratic demonstration. Sever
al thousand persons assembled in Trafal-
gar Square, carrying white banners with
the liberty cap and the words "The Re-
public" in golden letters. Inhamatory
speeches were made, and the feelings
manifested against Prussia is said to have
been intense. The meeting, however,
passed off with but little disorder.