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Grey River Argus, Volume IX, Issue 742, 20 October 1870, Page 3

LATEST TELEGRAMS

j London, Sept. 12. ( The French loss at Sudan was 140,000 men. The French surrendered Laon, midway between Chalons and Paris. When th 0 Prussians were inside, a mine was ex--1 loded, killing grett numbers. The French expect to have 300,000 men out in the field immediately, but they are imperfectly armed. The library at Strasbourg was burned. The loss h irreparable. General Sheridan has complimented Bismarck on the brilliant manoeuvres, and compared the surrender of Napoleon to that of General Lee. Eugene and the Prince are at Hastings, in England. The Prussians would be round Paris on the 13th September. They were at Conr peigne on the 10th. M. Favre interviewed Lord Lyons, and said the Republic did not inherit the wars of the Empire, and the' Provisional Government would make peace on terms not dishonorable, and asked if the English Cabinet would interfere and suggest terms. Lord Lyons said England would be glad to see peace, but had no authority to suggest. Favre said it was impossible . foa France to suggest, and the interview 1 closed. All the people in France are arming for the death struggle. A deputation thanked the American Minister for recognising the Republic. The mitral powers are likely to appeal to Prussia to make peace on the following terms : — French territory to be held inviolate ;' France to pay all expenses of the war ; the disarmament of France ; the I destruction of the ports in Alsace and Lorraine. Austria and Russia have consented to negotiate with Germany, and insist on an armistice for an adjustment of terms of peace. Bismarck and Von Beust are negotiating. Bismarck wants that three corps must be encamped forty miles from Paris as a satisfaction for Germany. A general exodus has taken place from Paris to Havre. The forests around Paris are destroyed. At Sedan 400 field pieces, 150 siege guns, and 1250 horses were captured. French gunboats are ascending the Rhine. Gambetta said France would fight to the last. The Democratic Socialists are forming Committees to carry out extreme views. The Prussians advanced on Paris leisurely. The French evacuated Chantilly as the Prussians advanced, destoying the railway. The Paris gas-works, outside the defences, are likely to fall into Prussian hands, if so, there will a reign of terror in Paris. . The streets of Paris are barricaded, the great sewer mined, the ditches filled with water, and the houses loop-holed. M. Favre says that Austria will assist France if Prussia insists on a dismemberment. At Strasburg 2000 citizens were killed and 600 buried by falling walls. Hundreds of expelled Germans were killed between the fires. The Germans captured had their heads cut off and stuck on poles. The city was on fire in twenty places, and was pillaged by the mob. Two hundred thousand Chassepots are stored in Strasbourg. The Garrison are living on horse-flesh. A great demonstration was made in London in favor of the French Republic and against Monarchies at an open air meeting in Hyde Park. Professor Beseley denounced the imbecility of the British Government, and charged it with encouraging Prussia to destroy the Republic. The Queen's name was received with hisses, and three groans were then given for the Prince of Wales. The aspect of the crowd was appalling. The feeling against the Government and Royal Family was very bitter in all ranks. The Times says the foreign policy of England is dictated by the personal prejudice of the Queen and the interests of her family. The British ironclad Captain foundered in the Channel. There were two hundred on board, and only eighteen were saved. King William ignores the French Republic, and will treat only with the officials of Napoleon. The (French people have erased all signs of Imperialism. The English are clearing out of France. Seditious placards have been posted on the* gates of Buckingham Palace. Prince Charles' ? Cavalry was nearly cut to pieces at Courcelles. The Bishop of Aerdun was killed while carrying a white flag out of vindictiveness against Prussians for outrages on churches;. The war is becoming a religious one. The King of Prussia is reported to be insane. There is great sympathy, with France 'at Madrid. A political movement is on foot to form a United States of Europe. Great rejoicings took place in London at the German victories. Italian troops proceed to garrison Rome> The Government will put down all revolutionary proceedings. Russia will not interfere. A popular vote isto be taken in the Papal States as to annexation to Italy. Napoleon is at Wilhelmshore.