The union Democrat., 1870-12-31
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EUROPEAN WAR NRws.


dated London, 18th. says the Germans are
making ,et7ograde movement upon Orleans.
and the French lines have been much adyanc-
ed 20 the north ard northeast of Paris.
BoRDEACx, Dec. 25.-The Geographic COM
munication between this city and the North
of France is restored. BourSaki sends the
Government favorable accounts cf the army
under him. An official dispatch from lie
Mans, of December oath. says the Prussians
have Withdrawn from Nasent and Croten.
Seventy-hve Thousand men passed through
town going toward Paris.
LoNpaN, Dec. IA fleet of transports is
preparing to leave Brest with considerable
force. for an unknown destination.
The French Government is Fastening the
organization of district camps for new leyies
The people Of Lyons are confident the invad-
ers can be exeelled from France.
The total effective force cf the German ar
mics now in France is set down in round
numbers at coo. 600 half of which are now
before Paris. and 100. 900 are now on the
sick list. 1t is estimated that 500, 900 Ger
mans have been killed or disabled since the
beginning of the war. Garrison duty in
Prussia will be intrusted to volunteers who.
by reason of being under or over age or of
having served out their time, are not liable
to military service.
A Herald cable, dated Bordeaux, Deem
Der Dist. says the newspapers say the condi-
ton of the army is improving daily. There
is great excitement here at the conduct of the
Germans at Orleans, who subjected Bishop
Dupanloup to the greatest indignities. 1t is
reported that he addressed pastoral to the
Clergy, invoking the Vengeance of Heaven up
on the Bavarians who, while Cathedral
was filled with thousands CT French prisoners
left without bread or fuel, caused an organ to
be played in derision Of their sufferings
One priest wearing the dress of member of
the International Aid Society, while attend
ing the dying soldiers, had his head laid open
by sabre cut. Another priest was shot for
refusing to give information relative to the
French army.
The camp formed between ST. Andre, ST.
Rgieten and Du Pierre is showing great ac-
tivity in the instruction of troops. The best
spirit prevails. and the men of all grades are
ready to assist the national defense.
BORDEAUX, via PoIrIERs, Dec. 81. Ten
Thousand Prussians, with artillery occupy
Blois and have pillaged the public and private
houses. Twenty thousand Prussians are at
Orleans. Men and officers are pillagers.
ALENcoN, Dec. 25.-Ihe enemy have eva
cuated Elbeuf and Bourgtheroude, at which
place they had an entrenched camp.
No news from the Army of the loire.
grand review was held at Bordeaux of
10000 National Guards. Cremieux present
ed flags and made speeches. He said the
Republic would save France. The officers
and men were enthusiastic in favor of the Re-
public, and when they passed the American
Consul;s, demonstrated in favor of America.
LONDON. Dec. 27.-Mezieres is surrounded
by $4,000 Prussians. Siege is imminent.
Much indignation is felt here, and the
British Vice-Consul at Rouen has protested
at the sinking of six English ships at Seine
by the Prussians.
VIENNA, Dec. 26.-The official press argues
that as the naturalization of Luxembourg IN
der collection guarantee has failed, the fu-
ture of the duchy is now open for considera-
ton by the Powers. Bismarck urges Swift
zerland to better observance of neutrality.
LONDON, Dec. 81 World's Cable. The
Manchester Guardian tomorrow will contain
a statement that King William and the Prin-
cess Royal of Prussia, wrote to the Queen
that they were opposed to the marriage of
Princess Louise with the Marquis of Lcrne.
The Queen replied with vehemence, advising
them to mind their own business. This in
cident has materially changed the feelings at
court towards Germany.
Bismarck refuses to give Favre safe con-
duct to 90 to the Peace Congress.
The expedition sent to Oran to observe the
eclipse was failure.
LONDON, Dec. 81 Midnight -Tbe French
Army of the North has fallen back TO Arras
having evacuated Corhie. Bert and Achens
LONDON, Dec 27.-Bismarck in a note to
the Cabinet of Vienna, calls attention to the
recognizing of GERMANY. and expressing the
hope that nothing in the treaty of Prague
will interfere with her Development