Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-10-06
THE EUROPEAN WAR


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THE EUROPEAN WAR.
Surrender Of Strasburg.
On the 8th of August, two days after
the battle of Woerth, Gen. Ulrieh, who
had been left in command of Strasburg,
was summoned by Lieutenant General
Van Werder to capitulate. The summons
was refused, Gen. Ulrich declaring that
he would not surrender a5 long as he
had a soldier left 20 defend the city.
Active operations were at once begun.
On the 18th of August the first shells
were thrown into the city and from that
day op the siege has been pressed with
vigor and persistence. The defense has
been as heroic as the bombardmenth has
been terrible and incessant, and will
pass into history side by side with that
of Saragossa. For forty-three days the
resistance was maintaided-only three
days less than the time occupied by Gen.
Grant in the reduction of Vicksburg.
Tuesday afternoon, the 27sh, the white
flag was raised, and at Two O'Clock yes
terday morning the surrender was effect
ed. One hundred and fifty officers and
seventeen thousand men laid down their
arms, and to-day the Germans are in
possession Of the city.
The effect of this capitulation on che
fortunes of the war it is not hard to pre-
dict. Seventy thousand mel. engaged
in the siege, and the heavy guns that
have been used, will lie at once free to
be transferred to Paris. Moreover Prus-
sia Is placed in possession of another
important line of railroad, and eommu-
nication with Baden and the other
South German States becomes easy and
direct. That the capitulation will have
a.controlling influence on the war We do
not believe, but its moral effect, as well
as the material addition itpermits to be
made to the Prussian forces, will alike
operate on the invader.
From Paris we have tlIe usual -sfEers
many of them contradictory, and none
of them indicating anything decisive.
1t is explicitly denied that Bazaine ex-
pressed any intention of capitulating.
It is denied that Orleans has surrender
ed. The French Government il is again
reported, is considering the question OF
a removal from Tours.
GREAT BATTLE FOUGHT ON THE % j.
OsrEND, September S0.-Intense ex-
element was caused here this evening
from Nalenciennes, bringing news of a
great battle fought on the Seine on the
26th, which resulted in the complete
defeat of the Crown Prince of Prussia
under the guns of Mont Valerien. The
victory YVES followed by the evacuation
of Versailles and Rambouillet, and the
rupture of the German line of invest
ment. The Crown Prince is retreatiDg
rapidly northward upon the army of the
King at Meaux and Scissors. Unoffi-
cial kilograms from Berlin, by wayso
Brussels, contradict this news, but it is
certain the communications Paris,
Rouen, Amiens and Vaienciennes have
been partially reopend, and that an
official proclamation of the victory of
Tuesday, signed ny Gambetta, has been
received in the latter city.
INTERESTING ERoM sTRsBURG-ENTRY
OF THE GERMANS. Sos
STRAsBURG, September, 27.-On
Tuesday afternoon the joyful sight of a
white flag was beheld flying from the
Cathedral. This was followed by the
same welcome token of surrender from
the citadel. The firing instantly ceased.
Universal cheers rose from one portion
of the besieging lines and were soon
caught up and echoed throughout the
entire army. The scene which follow
ed was indescribable. Excited officers
each other, clasping hands;
soldiers followed this example, and
some actually cried and with joy. The
terms of capitulation as agreed. have
already been reported. Yesterday l
was fortunately enable to enter the city
with Baden regiment. The sight,
which was impressive and sad at the
time. was relieved by the evident joy of
the citizens at their release from their
terrible condition of suffering and sus-
pense.
FIGHT AT METZ en- FRIDAY.
LONDON, Septembers 26.-The Times
publishes a special telegram from Saar-
brucken dated September "a, giving the
intelligence:
Yesterday, at Metz. Bazaine made
feint on the side of Marie la Haut, and
attempted to escape to Thionville. There |
was heavy canDocade for some hours
after, and sharp fight at Moulin seven
miles from Metz. The French were |
driven in again. There losses were
serious. Marshal Bazaine sent back the
Prussian prisoners he bad taken in the |
A heavy force, compos-
ed mainly of Bavarians, is penetrating |
the country tow ard Lyons.
IN THE FRENCH
ARMY.
LONDON, September 30.-A telegram
lust received from Tours contains the
following: There is considerable in
subordination in the French army, the
officers are apparently unable to prevent
disorder and violence among the raw
and undisciplined soldiers. Prussians
have not yet arrived at Orleans. They |
have desisted from their westward march
and seem to be concentrating around
Paris. The reported movement of the
Prussians on Lyons is also untrue.
THE OPERATIONS BEFORE PARIS.
London, September 30.-The Prus-
siaDs evacuated Rambouillet, seventeen
miles southwest of Versailles, on Thurs.
day. Confidence is returning in Paris
It is vaguely asserted that some posi-
tions occupied by the Prussians have
been recovered. Possibly Mandlebas
and the recapture ofVillejuif are refer
red to. The Prussians were engaged in
throwing up works at Bagneux and on
terrace. The works will face
forts Vanves and 1ssy, on the south of
Paris. The Prussians have occupied
eighteen miles southwest off
Versailles, and it is reported they had
also reached Thuernal and Gegreville
In the Department of Seine at Eoisa.
parts of France show the people rising
great cities, in which the Government
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