This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 4 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 24, 1870
Page
5
Advertisers are informed of the basic terms for notices in The Nonconformist. The rate is one line per insertion with sixpence for each additional line. On average eight words appear per line in this publication.
German forces press on Metz to thwart Bazaine’s retreat while Paris readies for a siege. Nine hours of combat leave French losses estimated 12,000 to 15,000 killed and up to 50,000 disabled. German casualties likely similar. Metz isolated, Verdun and Thionville communications cut. MacMahon reinforces from Paris toward Rheims as Bazaine fights to withdraw. Paris authorities form provisional government and anticipate terms of peace amid high tension.
The piece critiques neutral journalism during the Franco Prussian War, highlighting the Times as a leading yet morally weak European voice. It argues English public judgment is misrepresented abroad by a press organ praised for intellect but condemned for contumacious, vacillating stances and self-conceit.
A London editorial argues against unilateral mediation by England in the France Prussia war and questions the feasibility of a lasting peace. It notes indemnity proposals and warns mediation must be invited and well informed, urging restraint until one belligerent seeks settlement and conditions are suitable. It cites English restraint, potential gains from a true reconciliation, and the dangers of premature interference.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.