The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-10-25
THE WAR IN EUROPE.
FRANCE.
The Peace RumOrS..s.What They
Think Of Them at Tours.
TOUlls, October "a

.g4TF ToURs, October "a
Nothing official has yet been received
from the armies around Orleans. It Is
rumored, however, that battle Is immi-
nent there. The French will attempt to
rctako Orleans. Fears are entertained
here concerning ithe sudden decision Of
EnglnndtO mediate between France and
Prussia. Some parties imagine that 1t Is
q plot to aid In tho re.enthrOnement OF tho
Bonapartists; and others seem to acquire
confidence in tho eagerness Of Great Bri-
tain to bring abouta peace. 1t has been
generally considered that England Is vii.
ling to work more for the interests OF
Prussia than for France, and the signiti.
canCe Of her movement is apparent2now
that the difflcultiesin taking Parfs has been
demonstrated. Besides this, England isalsO
aware that the largo French armies just
organized arc quite prepared to act on the
offensive; that tho bad season is at hand,
and that the difficulty Of obtaining tood
for tho Germans are rapidly increasing
in consequence and that Gen. Trochu is
preparing series Of formidable sorties
fine journals and people who take notice
of this phrase Of affairs accord England
no credit for her tardy action. 1t Is u.s.
sured that tho Paris government will not
cede an inch ol territory nor pay franc
Of indemnity II Is feared the struggle will
have to 10 on to the bitter end unless the
conditions prescribed by the Prussians are
very moderate. No official news Of Carl:
baldi's movements have been received but
1t is understood that he Is rapidly Organiz-
ing corps Of free shooters.
Lon > ltt8I& BEsANCoN, Oct ,29.
Gen. Cambliel's dispatches to the govern
mcnt state that tho iPrussianS again at-
tackled Chattillon Le.Duc where they
were repulsel tile day before. At night
they retreatcd. We hold the position.
We have taken many prisoners. The
bombardmento OF Schelstadt was commenc-
ed on the 18th. Some houses were burned.
Paris Preparing to take the Offensive
Se4 g ToURs, octobcr24.
News from Paris to the 18th refers
generally to the preparations for offensive
movements on q large scale, but no par
ticulars are given for fear the intelligence
might be Of service to the enemy.
Popularity Of Trochu and Gambetta.
Private, as well as special accounts.
praise General Trochu for his good judg-
ment and unremitting activity. His
energy provides Tor everything; his pnpu-
Iarity is unbounded. PHris feels the ut.
most confidence in his patriotism and
ability. The Journal 06lcIel says oil par
ties accord praise to Gumbetta for what
he has accomplished, and adds, since his
arrival in Paris he has organized armies
and restored military discipline; aroused
the public to the necessities and dangers
OF the situation; hasteped the armament,
and settled muny dissensions; made judi.
cious appointments and worked constant!
" and Il moro confident tonc Is noticeable
in the journals and public; it Is in consc.
euence Of the manifest improvement Of
affairs brought about by his vigorous ad.
ministratiOn. ..r.
SOrties at Verdun. f
News received from Vcrdun states that
the garrisons have made sorties In which
they drove the enemy from some positions,
killing many, capturing two mortars and
twenty-five cannon. Advices from the
invaded provinces show that the Prus-
slams continue to shoot tho Franc-tireurs
who fall into their hands. e
ST. QUENTIN, VIA LONDON Oct. "a.
This city was evacuated yesterday. The
siege OF La Fcrte has also been abandon
ed. The corps under the Duke Of Meek
Ienburg is returning to Paris The mutt.
ny among. the Scissor prisoners has
resulted in bloOdshCd. Seven Mobiles were
killed and three wounded. y
BRUSSELS, October "a.
Although the truce at NLezieres has cx-
pired, all Is quiet there today.