The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-09-24
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Especial Independent by Western Union Telegraph.
Tours, Sept. 2O.-Sharp fighting has been
heard near COurget for two hours. The en-
rauement occurred betU cen French sharp
shooters ON the opposite bank OF the Marne.
The Prussians We're defeated and driven off at
midnight.
BERLIN, Sept 20.-Queen Augusta yesterday
received letter written by the Emperor of
Russia, congratulating her Majesty upon the
victories of the armies Of Germany.
There is no foundation for the statement
that King William win not treat for terms of
peace with any other than Napoleon.
There no signs Of the capi;u!atiOn of
Metz.
Heavy siege guns are needed at Paris, aud
can not be carried forward until Toul is re-
leased
LoSDoS. Sept. 20.-An engagement took
place at NissOuN, III which 2OO,OOO French
troops were attacked by 5000 Prussians.
The Prussians were moved down by the
French artillery, but after considerable loss
recrosscd the river in good order.
General Cluscrt Is placardIng the walls of
Paris with inilammntory addrebses against the
Government. so
A resolution was passedby the Government
of Lyons that should Pans surrender, her
right TO capituato shall not be recognized;
that the city of Lyons will defend the country
TO the last man.
ToUns, Sept 2O.-All telegraphc communi-
cation with Paris ceased yesterday.
Theirs started on special train to-day for
Vienna, whence he will proceed TO ST. Peters
burg.
FLoRESCE, Sept 20.-S 4. M.-The siege Of
Rome has commenced. Five divisions, under
General Cardova invest the city. Resistance
matter of form, and the surrender Is ex-
pectod tomorrow.
FLORENCE, Sept. 2l.-Rome is occupied by
Italian troops. There was no blood shed, Rs
the pnna f,rba1p resistance. The Eg-
mans received the Italians with great enthu-
SIaSm.
The city of Florence is covered with flags
i'll honor of the news of the occupation of
Rome by the Italians. The population are
nearly crazy with delight
There is marvellous activity in and around
Paris on the part of the French. EarthwOrks
Hre being thrown up ut the northern APP
prodchcs TO the city, and the dctcnscs on the
other sides are being strengthened every hour.
Russia is moving large bodies of troops III
Poland. Bavaria has made arrangements to
supply them with the new pattern mitrLil-
lcuso, which fires $50 balls per minute.
The revolution at Paris Is recognized AS
republican; that at Lyons as associated. The
red flag has been adopted by the latter.
ToURs, Sept. 2l.-lt is reported that the
Prussians, on the line of the Orleans railroad.
after n sharp engagement, were repulsod, and
fell back upon Maleshuber
The iron.clnd gun-boats for the defense of
Paris have cOmmcnscd operations.
Gen Ripley, an American. has offered his
services to tho committee Of defense.
Flouting batteries have been constructed to
defend the entrances of the rivers of France.
IL IL reported that a large number Oi
troops and volunteers are at LIllict's.
The Worlds London special dispatches in
timate that Bismarck has manifested "A dispO-
sition to roccdo from his extreme terms, and
that he will induce the King to consent to
treat with the Provisional Government Rs
soon as its powers have been entirely con
firmcd by the Constitutional Assembly. lie
objects, however, 10 an armsticc.
There Is no longer any doubt that Russin
has made IA threat that she will not permit the
territory ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of Germany. This
has been confirmed from the highest nu,
thOrty.
ToUns Sept 2l.-Tho Government has or,
dcrod all troops III tho country to converge on
Paris.
1t is rumorcd that tho Prussians have on
tered Orleans.
The following dispatch was received by the
Ministry:
"Epinnl, Sept. 2O.-Toul has again been
attacked. Tho Prussians were rcpulscd, aud
their guns disrnnntlod."
GEnS, Sept. 22.--It il reported that tn,
Prussinns investing Paris have boon defeated
on tho plains Of Meudon, suffering heavy
losses.
LONDON, sept 2l.-Gorman forces occupy
Ncmours.
1t is said that General Worder threatens I,
utterly destroy Strnsbourg If il does not sur
render.
Paris is entirely shut in from Hll communi
cation, except via Berlin.
Official dispatches from the Prussian head
quarters state that rcdoubt with seven gun
before Paris was captured.
BERLIN, Sept 2l.-Tho complete invest
ment of Paris was accomplished yesterday.
The French troops have been driven back
Tho capture Of u rcdoubt with seven gun
was executed with little loss.
Tours Sept. 2l.--Gonornl Wordor has re
fused 10 sign any moro safe conducts for th
inhabitants Of StrnRbourg
Tho general bombarlmcnt Of the city is L
take place Immediately.
LoNDoS, Sept 2l.-Tho number Of me
under arms in Paris is stated Mt i3s, 900. IL
cluding lSD. 900 volunteers from the Provinces
The Reds mt Lyons are becoming modcrnt,
Tho appeal TO their leaders by Rochfort In
great effect
II is announced tonight that tho hcav
batteries Of Strnsbourg have bccn sicncct
Tho bOmbardmont threatens 10 destroy III
tho whole city. No signs Of surrender.
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