Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-14
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FOREIGN NEWS.

FORE1GN NEWS.
Tours Oct 14.-It would seem to be the
purpose of the Prussiaus to occupy Orleans for
some time.
A large force of Germans yesterday re enter
ed Pithiviers ard ill treated the inhabitants
They then marched to Saintay, twelve
kilometres beyond, towards BIois
decree Of the government authorizes the
Project 1T FoutaiDb eau TO take all pcs be
measures to save o'jscts OF art and value at
the palace.
Lists OF the articles hidden or removed are
to he kept.
The Greek charge d affaires has arrived
here from Paris, having obtained permission
to cross tho Prussian lines.
Is reported that two delegates have ar.
rived from the Paris government with instruc
tons for Gambetta.
News received here shows that Bazanes
sorles at Alelz on. the 18th and Sth and 10th
insts. were exceedingly successful. Several
frusSlan regiments were cut to pieces and
large amount OF provisions and munitions Cap
tured. The Prussiars wcro forced to change
positions Tor lear OF being cut apart.
Tours, Oct. 10 "A balloon reached Lille
to-day from Paris. With the letters and dis
patches by this balloon was sent person 10
establish system OF carrier pigeon service
between this city AND Paris, by which daily
communication may be sustained between the
government authorities 10 both places
The Project of Vernon announces the en-.
trance at Gi&ors Of force OF 5000 Prussians
with artillery, who arc commanded by Prince
Albert. They have halted, and are awaiting
the arrival OF more troops, with which they will
march upon Rouen.
The Project of Comar announces that the
siege OF New Brcisach continues. The town
is completely surrounded by heavy detaohmcnts
of Prussians, who arc we'll supplied with artii
lcry. They arc making enormous acquisitions
Of supplies for their commissa1iat.
LONDON, Oct. l3.-Adviccs from Frcrch
sources admit that since 6 o'clock Tuesday
evening the Prussians have held possession Of
Orleans.
BERLIN, Oct. l3.--The Queen has received
the following dispatch from the King:
VERSAILLES, "Wednesday. -Thousands OF
prisoners fell into our hands as tho result of
Won der Tann's victory near Orleans. The bat
lie lasted from o'clock in the morning to I 10
the evening, and was fought on difficult ground.
The capture of Orleans followed. The losses Of
the French were heavy. Ours were small. De-
tails of tho battle are wanting"
Tours, Oct IA. "A dispatch from Epinal
dated Yesterday p. N. announces that the Prus
slams have entered that place. The citizens
made street defence, but we're not able to
resist the cnemy's artillery. The town was con
sidcrabIy damaged by the cannonade. Eplna
is city of about $4,000 inhabitants in the De.
partment OF Vosges on the MoselIc.
this morning that the Prussians seem to be
falling back from this side Of Orleans. They
are no longer in Beaugency and MeuDg
These towns arc nearly fifteen miles South
of Orleans, and arc tho most extreme points in
this direction yet reached by the enemy.
The troops which we're sent forward to rein
force tie 18th corps and which subsequently
particpatedin the recent actions near Orleans,
are again arriving here. From reports of their
officers it seems that the losses sustained n the
two days action were not nearly so heavy as at
first reported.
LONDON, Oct. l4.-One of the gunncrs on
the Paris Notifications has particularly dis
tingushed himself by the great sccuracy with
which he points his CUES. He has thus lar
frustrated all the efforts of the Prussians to
construct offensive works within range of his
guns. lie is an AIsatiau, named Christian.
The authority reporting this mentions that
tho Prussians have not yet been able to plant
of Paris.
A steady fire has recently teen maintained
from Forts Mont Faieriaa aud D'lssy. The
PrussiaDs have been compelled to retreat from
the fire of these forts behind the plateaus OF
Meudon and St. Cloud. The morale OF tho
French soldiers is excellent.
They are drilling constantly. Wooden huts
for the troops are arriving at the Prussan po-
sition before Metz.
LONDON, Oct. l4.--The teegraphs and mails
arc bringing accounts of the late storm from all
directions. Heavy showers prevailed in the
mill region Of Lancashire, raising tho streams
and causing disastrous ireshets. The shipping
in the Mer5cy was badly damaged. NJ Amer
lean losses are yet reported. The land tcit-
graph lines ttrous hout Ireland we're prostrat
3D. delaying and disorganizing the Atlantic
cable service throughout the city. Liverpool
has already voted relief to the suffering in that
region.