Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-11-02
FRENCH NEWS.
Borabardment of Paris 20 Commence
InterestIng NisAeIImoy.

MARsEILLEs, Oct 31.-On receipt of the
news of the capitulation of Metz, patriotic
demonstrations were made in the city,
all public places were closed, and reunions
held.
VERSAILLES, October 3l.-On Friday
last, the French captured the German out
posts at lie Bouergot, and drove the Prus-
slams mile or so east of Fort st. Dennis,
on the northern boun larry OF PARIS. ON
the evening of the same day, the French
were discovered occupying in force the po-
stion, which they had fortified.
To-day the Germans attacked the point,
and after a brilliant fight, the French were
driven from the position back behind their
Notifications. Thirty officers and twelve
hundred men were taken. Tie PrusSlan
losses are acknowledged to he heavy. The
French fought behind earthworks.
VERSAILLES, Oct 3l.-The Germans
around Paris are holding solemn religious
services TODAY. The bonn Jardment conf
mences tomorrow.
The French deny that they want their
officers to break their paroles
LONDON, Oct 31.-The Prussians nave
repaired the railroads from Chalons to
Paris.
official accounts show that Germany has
furnished $50, 900 men to the French war,
including 10000 from the South of Ger
many.
The Swiss Government asks the Prus-
SLAMS to allow weekly courier from Paris
with dispatches to neutral soldiers.
MADRID, Oct 31.-The formal approval
by England, Prussia, Italy, Austria, and
Russia, of the Aostas candidaturc is ac-
knowledged by thelSpanish Government.
NEW YORK, Oct. 3l.-A special telegram
from Versailles yesterday says a formal
notice of the capitulation of Metz has been
sent to Paris by flag of truce; also, that
King William has announced his purpose
IN i'm mpd atelV lombard Paris.
TOURS, Oct. 3l.-Bourbaki, in view of
the capitulstion of Metz, has issued pro-
clamation to the soldiers at Lille, dated
Yesterday, and says he has been called on
| by the Minister of War to command the
army of the North.
LISBON, Oct 31.-Later adviees from
| South America state that the Government
| army has been beaten at COoralitas by
Blanca's army.
| FLORENCE, Oct. 3l.-In case of the dis
| solution of the Italian Parliament, now
! threatened, elections for new deputies will
| occur on the Goth of November. The new
! Parliament will assemble December 9TH.
NJ Zanard, the French representative,
congratulated the King on the energy and
moderation which had been displayed in
! the accomplishment of the italian unity.
! Signor Nenosta, replying for the King, eX-
pressed thanks for the good words of Nj.
| Zanard, and added that Italy itself is not
only regenerated, but universal civilization
| is promoted bv the late events at Rome.
LONDON, Oct. 31.-At q meeting in the
! Manchester Chamber of Commerce to-day
! the Chairman deplored the continuance of
the war. He said that THEIRS mission to
Versailles would certainly result in peace.
LONDON, Oct. 3l.-It is generally believ-
! ed here on stock exchange that Paris Will
offer a determined resistance to the be-
siegers.
BERLIN, October 29.-The news of the
capitulation of Metz was communicated to
Napoleon, at WilhelmshOhe,o on yesterday.
The Emperor's household Is in great sus-
pense.
ROME, October 20-The Official Gazette
notifies the adherents of Garibaldi that
they will lose their italian citizenship by
serving in the armies of France.
NASHVILLE, October 29.-The creditors
and stockholders of the-Memphis, Clarks-
vile ana Louisville Road have applied for
an injunction against its sale.
AUGUSTA, Oct. 2S.-The Agricultural
: Congress adopted resolutions to-day in
structng the cotton and corn committee &c
report to the next meeting the best means
if any, of counteracting the effect upon
! cotton of the purchase of cotton by moniec
rings before the staple comes To market, anc
and if it is better TO plant less cotton anC
= more cereals. Also, recommending ina
the Legislatures of the states represented
ludhc appropriations W. 'SiiN"''"''
schools.
a resolution was adopted regarding TIT
death of Gen. Lee.
The Congress adjourned TO meet in Sci
ma, Ala, next year.
Gen. Capron, Commissioner OF Agricul
turc, addressed tht Congress.
{ MEMPHIS, October 29.-The winners {
:, the races to-day We're: First, BaX second
Z Kildore. The attendance was large an
: the betting heavy.
y Generals Burnside and Sheridan wen
:. at Brussels yesterday.
g, Heavy storms occurred at London, yes
Il terday. The telegraph lines are down an
= the rain is falling in torrents.
!, The telegraph lines near Orleans haNin
~ been cut, the Prussians demand an add
u tional tax as punishment
i, The Prussians make French citizens rit
" on the locomotives as protection again
u having railroads torn up.
a Gambetta attributes the loss of Metz
le crime and says the authors are beyond Il
pale of the law.
A special to the New York Times sa.
ne the surrender of Metz threw the Bonapal
II, lists into despair.
mt The New York World publishes a 81
re cial stating that just before the surrend
in of Metz the French sent out flag OF true
ch under cover OF which old men, wont
or and children were sent out, for want
10 provisions The IPOrid says the Prussia
il / trcd r,ou the FLAG and killed women m