The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-10-20
i. THE WAR.

LONDON, Oct. 1.-THE Germans are
closing in upon Thionsville. They have
been largely reinforced, and a-ereceiving
the serge guns from Strasbourg
\ detachment Of the army of the Crown
Prince, under Gen Won ter Taun, defeat
ed portion of the Army of the Loire,
yesterday, near Orleans. taking 900
prisoners, and three pieces Of artillery
The French fed in disorder.
The clerical party in France, especially
in Brittany and Livendie, have taken
umbrage at the popularity of Garbaldi
and refuse to fight under him.
National Guards, ten thousand strong
under Gustave Flourens,s demanded of
the Governments that the Cha ssepot rife
be given them. aad that a change be
made IN the practice Of opposing on every
battlefield one Ercnchman to three Prus-
SANS. The answer was unfayorable, and
Flourens resigned his command.
A special correspondents writing from
houen, the Sth states that the Provision
al government is more ANXIOUS to effect
the relief of Metz than that of Paris, for
the former fortress, it has reason to know,
contains 100000 chessepots, immense
quantities of ammunition, and other
stores.
The people Of Rouen are lamentably
lacking in pluck, but may possibly show
fight under the command of De Faby. a
redoubtable fire eater. who has promised
to defend the city. The Rouen journals
are growing at the reception of Garabal-
| di because Of his former oath to retake
Nice from the French.
The pruSSiapc chont Ill +bo Iry,,,o ~,
eurs they capture. This is one rea son
why the latter carry the black flag. The
atrocities are not committed by large
bodies Of Prussians, but by those who
are not under command Of superior off
GERS.
Tours, Oct. l2-The Minister of W ar
/ publishes the following, contained in a
telegram from Orleans at late hour last
evening: The scene Of battle to day was
so near this city that balls and shell fell
in the outskirts. The Prussians are
near Galleno. Troops have been sent
from Tours to reinforce the 18th corps.
They formed a junction with that body
near Arsenay. Severe fighting was re-
newed before St Quentin
| LONDON, Oct. 12.-Prince Napoleon,
who recently arrived in this city, is &C.
lively intriguing for the restoration of the
|. Bona partists. The Emperor himself de-
cines to sanction the schemes Of the
Prince.
Advices from Paris of the 9th, repre-
sent the people steadfast quiet and order
ly, without any anxiety on the question
OF food. They claim to be fully prepared
for any assault.
| BERLIN, Oct 12.-The official ac-
counts Of the surrender of Strasbourg
have just been published here. Eleven
| hundred guns, twelve thousand Chase
pots, three locomotives Of Paris and the
I Strasbourg railroad fell into Prussian
hands. Carpenters, masons and other
laborers Of the city have been impressed
to repair the Notifications.
The latest advices from the army be-
seiglng Metz are up to Thursday last.
The Prussians have burnt twenty small
villages In that vicinity and executed one
hundred and fifty peasants for Carrying
on an illicit warfare. Bazine's soldiers
were said to be greatly dissatisfied with
| the situation and had counselled sur
render.
LONDON, Oct l2.-The Times article
goes to prove that Bismarck obvious
policy is to render France powerless for
otfense or defense hereafter.
BERLIN, Oct. 12.-Ihe steamship
Herman arrived at Bremen in safet.
Her officers report no blockaders in sight
off the coast. No French cruisers were
encountered on the voyage.
LONDON, Oct. PA cores pendent Of
one Of the morning papers furnishes the
following, which occarred recently at
Versailles, early in the evening Bis
marc& entered tbs hotel dusty and hun
cry. He was attended by only few
officers. He ordered dinner in "Salle
Amenger, which was already crowded
with people. Recognizing Gen. Burn
side at the table, with Gen. Sheridan,
Forsyth and Forbes, he saiuted them,
ehatted pleasantly and jocularly, espec-
Tally, regarding Forbes visit to Paris.
Somebody,at this time. called theCount' S
attention to the map of Germany on the
wall over his head. Yes, Germany as
it was, was the significant reply.
Tours, Oct. 12.-Garibaldi viii not
take the field at present. His health is
quite delicate, and he will require a sea-
son of rest before engaging in active
operations.
BRUSSELS, Oct. l3.-The French pris-
oners were removed to Beyerloo because
of conspiracy to murder the guards and
escape.
The Echo, of this city, doubts the
story of Napoleon's completely in any
conspiracy, and says he is too eager for
his personal safety to return to France.
The occupation Of Orleans by the
Prusslans has net yet been confirmed,
though it is certain that the French have
fallen back along the lett bank Of the
river.