The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-09-15
WAR IN Europe.

LONDON, September ia formidable
popular demonstration took place here to-day
in favor Of the French Republic ard against
monarchy at home and abroad. One of them
was in Hyde Park and one at St James
Hall At Hyde Park the inbecilAy of the
British government was strongly denounced.
The Queen was charged by name with en-
coura.ing the King of Prussia in his march to
France for the purpose of destroying the
young Republic. A proposition to suppress
the Queens name was received with temp
est of Kisses.
A voice in the crowd cried. ;'three groans
for the Prince Of Wales" The response was
universal and passionate The aspect of the
crowd WAS at one time really appalling
A better class of people assembled at St.
James Hall Resolutions were adopted de-
bouncing King Williams Inconsistency in his
advance upon Paris, after his announcement
that his war was not upon the French people.
A speaker said that the English govern
ment is hostile to France, not because it loves
Germany but because it hates Republicanism
and fears it The government Of England
has not recognized the Republic of France,
but the day is at hand when the French Re-
public will be called on to recognize the Re
public Of England.
PARIS. September y Tho Ministry pnb
fish the following:
The Prussians attacked Toul on Saturday
at O'Clock, a. M, and persisted until 9
O'Clock D. m. They were constantly repulsed
and many of their batteries dismantled. More
than 10000 PrussiaDs we're placed hors du
combat.
Vcrdun still holds out and Moatmedy
splendidly repu!scd the Prussians on Thurs
day.
The Prussians have surrounded Neaux. and
are in force at Crecy, are approaching Noisy
LIE Grandc.
[Meaux is % miles from Paris, Crccy about
the same distance and Noisy is one of the
outlying forts 8 miles from Paris.
It is rumored that Prussia insists upon an
armistice also that the United States has
sent three decided dispatches to Berlin, in
consequence of which the Prussian advance
has been stopped.
LONDON, September, 12-The Times
Paris correspondent says stubborn defence
is ertain if the city is be.ieged
The Times says France has been cured of
military dictators.
PARIS, September IL Orders have been
issued for the fortifying Of Havrc, Marsclles,
Dunkirk aud other points.
The French men Of war are to be fully
manned and held ready to sail at moments
notice.
RHEIMS, September 12.-The Kings
headquarters remain here till the 9th inst
The German army to move ON Paris will GER
tainly reach and probably exceed 100000
men.
The inhabitants of the country reproach
the Emperor but deprecate Republic. They
} mostly favor Count dc Paris.
Bazaine still refuses capitulation. After
hearing of the Sedan disaster he went into q
to ycring passion and threatened to shoot any
Freuch officer advising surrender.
LONDON, September 12.--It is now be-
lieved Russia and Austria will not stir to save
Republican France.
Private kilograms are refused in Paris.
BRUSSELS. September IL, P. NJ Italy
Austria and Russia, have agreed, and thu
other two have authorized Russia, to ash
Prussia for an armistice. A despatch to thi
!, effect has been sent to Berlin but no answe
:, has been received yet.
Lord Lyons has assigned the task Of medi
alton between France and Prussia to Olozaga
:. the Spanish Minister.