The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1871-01-13
THE EUROPEAN WAR.

LONDON, Jan. 9,-Dispatches to the
evening of the 9Th, report Bourbaki as
marching on Nancy and Belfort
The Russians re-occupied Auyonne
The French entered Scmur. The Prus-
slams are generally Withdrawing from
the northern departments. The French
marine infantry repulsed Prussian de-
tachmcnt near Busatc.
Fayrc still awaits an invitation to the
conference.
The ulhans appeared under the walls
Of Lille. Great destruction prevails in
Ami MS and vicinity.
Faidhcrbe officially said he thought
the Prls,ians would not deny the
French victory this time, but he finds
the Russians bulletins for the second
time annihilate his army, Faidberbe
proceeds to discuss the more glaring
inaccuracies of the German report.
The Frcncc, on the night OF the Sd, &C.
cupicd the village they had con
cured and went into camp only on the
following morning. As to the pursuit
the only support Of the claim is that
on the morning of the ith two squad
rons Of cavalry charged the French
rear guard. One was annihilated and
the other wheeled off and fed.
LONDON Jan. 9.-Pari. adyices to
the Sd, say Trochu proclaims the ef.
forts to destroy the union aud conf.
dcnce to which Paris owes its prolons
ed resistance, will fail. The army is
preparing to act and do its duty, No
disSensions exist among the members
Of the Government. The General com.
handing the forticatinns report slight
damage to suburban villages by the
bombardmcnt. The National and Mo-
bile guards are being Incorporated with
the regular army, for more vigorous
defence.
LONDON. Jan. 9.-The French de
Tenders Of llavre arc retiring to st. 70.
name as the PrusSians advance. 1t is
reported the Prussians have been re.
pulsed at Balbre, and Bismarck cX
presses his reluctance to accept Earl
Granville's decretal Of the violation OF
neutrality.
HAyRE. Jan. S.-Gen. Ray, defeat
ing ten thousand PruSsianS, mostly
from Rouen, occupied Bourgachard and
Baurgetherold, and threatens to drive
the Russians from Point Ademar.
LONDON, Jan s The Times spc.
ciai from Versailles says the American
consul was permitted tote0ye Paris and
has arrived here.
The Prussians guns could easily shell
the city severely. There was not much
firing to-day.
The French redoubt at Notrc Dame
and De Clamart were captured and the
guns Turned against the French.
The prusSian loss is insignificant.
NEW York, Jan. 9..The HerdL,fS spe-
cal says on the 9Th suspected Bona.
partsts were arrested in the depart.
ment of the Saone and elsewhere, and
will probably be court martialed. The
special adds that the reign Of terror is
commencing.
Private adviccs from Versailles eX.
press the confidence that only Fort
Valcrian will be allie to withstand the
Prussian bombardment.
BORDEAUX, Jan. . The Germans
on Friday attacked the French position
at Vile. Chaubc, Vile Porcher, st. Oyi
and Surgaut and forced the French
lines at Melville.
Subsequently the French assuming
the offensive. recovered the positions
aud entered st. Armand. The Prus.
slams returned toward Veudome
leaving many wounded and prisoners
The Germans re-occupied LafOrche and
threaten Norgent lie Pateron.
LoNDoN, Jan. .. The Times 'spe-
ciai with Prince friedrich CharleS'army
describes the fighting aloug the Loire
in Forrest Vendomc and ut Montviert
on the 9Th. lie says the French re-
treated westward the prussians fo!
lowing them, met with little resistance
VERSAILLES, Jan, 1.-THE Ger
mans beyond Vendome, encountered two
French corps. A severe encounte,
ensued. The Frencc We're repulsed
The Germans occupied Azary, Mont
Were and intermediate villages.
VERSAILLES, Jan 0.--Fort De Tssl
has been silenced
LONDON, Jan. THE Government
assures the Sublime Porte Of its ideit,
to the treaty OF 1856.
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