The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-01-07
FOREIGN NEWS.

New YORK, January Ga dispatch
from Havre dated January 5th, morn
ing, confirms the late dispatch publish
ed of great battle on the left bank OF
the Seine. The battle has been OF a
very sanguine character and lasted for
several hours, but as far as can be
ascertained no decided advantages were
gained The loss on the part Of the
Prussians was very heavy. The French
troops showed a remarkable spirit and
daring.
LONDON, January 5.-General Man
teuffel telegraphs from Amiens' on the
Sd inst, that Bentheim, with troops
from the First army corps, attacked the
French early on the morning of that
day, Tuesday, on the left bank Of the
Seine, and captured three cannon, three
flags and 500 prisoners. General Ben
theim telegraphs from Elouen, on the
18th inst, confirming the above intelli-
gence, and adds that he has pursued the
enemy beyond Bougachard. The bat
tie lasted throughout the day.
VERSAILLES, January 4, via LONDON,
January 5-The bombardment OF the
southern forts OF Paris commenced at .
o'clock this morning.
New YORK, December 6.-Late Tor
eign mail brings the report that Liv-
ingstone has arrived at Mozambique,
and that he was waiting there for a
vessel bound for England.
BREsr, January 6.-The French
Government informs the Telegraph
Companies that messages for Paris
will be accepted, to be forwarded by
Pigeons at sender's risk Charges ten
cents per word, and messages must not
exceed twenty words.
LONDON, January Ga Dispatch
from Madrid corrects the former
statement of the composition OF the
Spanish Cabinet. The following
is the correct list of members:
Serane President of the Cabinet Nor
ton, Minister of Foreign affairs;
Ulloa, Minister of Justice; Berouger,
Minister Of Marine; Sagosta, Minister
of Interior Zarilla, Minister Of Public
Works; Ayola, Minister Of Claims.
VERSAILLES, January 5.-General
Mautenffel reports that an attack made
by considerable masses Of the enemy
was repulsed near Sopiquees Monday
with small loss on our side and a
heavy loss to the enemy, including $50
prisoners. On Tuesday Gen. Won
Goeben with the 18th division victorl-
ously repelled an attack of the army
North near Bapanen. At the end OF
the last fight. the enemy began to
retreat which soon became disastrous to
them. In consequence Of the close
pursuit Of our cavalry we have already
taken 500 prisoners.
LONDON, January 5.-The French
army Of the North has returned to its
encampment near Royelles. After the
battle of the Sd inst, General Faidherbe,
in an order of the day, said: Soldiers:
In the battle Of Pont Noyelles you vic
toriously held your positions, at Ba-
paume you carried all the positions
of the ensmy; this time he will not
deny you victory. By your valor and
constancy you have deserved well of
your country. AS soon as we have
obtained provisions and ammunition you
will resume operations"
The Prussians on the morning Of the
4th surprised and dispersed the French
forces on the left bank of the river of
Rouen, capturing three stands ofcolors,
two cannons and AGO prisoners. The
seige Of Belfort continues. General
Geumer commanding the, German
forces of the Valley OF Saone reports
that they evacuated Dion according to
orders from headquarters, and reached
Vesoulon on the 29th ult. He adds
that he still holds the passage OF the
river Saone.
LONDON, January 6.-It is said that
the British Government has ordered
$4,000 Roper rifles.