Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-01
He is convicted that France has nothing
to hope for from Russia.
London.


London, Sept 29. Evening-A despatch
from Berlin states that the headquarters of
King William are at Tcrrieres. The Crown
Prince is at Versailles, and the Crown Prince
of Saxony is at Grand Trambly
A new German corps consisting of SO, 200
troops, being part OF the authorized Land
wehr levy last made, are now engaged in en-
tering France. They will be rapidly trans
ported by rail to assist the besiegers before
Paris IN the reduction of that city
The official journal of the Prussian gov
ernment in this city, to-day publishes the
notorious letter, written by the late Emperor
to his Ministers at the Court. The Count
Benedlttl instructions were given to the
French representatives by Napoleon, that an
attempt should be made to seduce the Prus-
sian INTO executing secret treaty with
France by which for certain concessions
made with Prussia, that the government
would consent to France taking possession of
Belgium.
This letter of instructions by Napoleon is
the origin and source of the famous Bene-
dlttl treaty which creates such a sensation in
the court circles Of Europe at an early stage
OF the war. The publication of this evidence
OF dupllclty and intrigue of the fallen En-
peror, has Uccasioned much ill-feeling to-
wards him in this city. As previously stated
IN these dispatches the German Cabinet will
hold meeting Tomorrow.
Much interest is felt as to the result of
their deliberations, as it is now positively
known that the subject to be discussed is
with relation to the gigantic war prepare
tons being made in Russia.
Serious complication will no doubt ensue
If some satisfactory reason is not given for
the extensive movements southwark BY Rus
STA.
London Sept. 80. There is no abatement
IN the military preparations of Russia. Hun
dreds of percussion muskets are daily turned
| into breech leaders at the arsenal at kieve
Late advices from Paris announce that the
Mobile has been armed with a new and dread
fully destructive engine. The invention has
just been made and is kept profound secret
1t is said the French repulsed the Prus-
slams at Wantes.
Col Lislie goes as British Military Com
missioner to the Prussian front
Rome.
Victorious Italians have now begun to
show strong sympathy for French republ-
cans.
Berlin,
,,. c. a.
reires, states that on Thursday the KIM re-
connoirrcd the French lines from St. Denis
to Romainville
The town of Kehl ;s crowded will, raf,.
aoos fror, S,roshavn o:.;
to return 70 their civ
Florence.
Florence. Sent 90 Carolina, pericolI from,
Rome. has arrived in this civ !, il snnnasad
that his mission is one of confidence from the
Pope to King Vic or Emma nuel. He will OBJ
tain an interview tomorrow.
To
Tours, Sept. 80, Late advices from Paris
mention series of successful engagements
around the city. The ardor of the besieged
has been much increased by these victories.
There are ho signs OF the enemy in this di-
rection yet.
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