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Newspaper

Nonconformist

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Dec 21, 1870

Page

5

Orleans Siege Scenes Described as War Rages On

Times correspondent depicts chaos in Orleans with artillery trains, marching troops, civilians fleeing, and shops taken by soldiers. Cathedral used as prison with fires and dense smoke as Zouave tunes echo amid sacred space. Descriptions cover Napoleon’s views, Paris delicacies prices, and battle reports near Orleans with Bavarians facing French forces.

Russell The Times Strance Orleans CaTurprau Dupanloup Napoleon Telegraph Prussia France Paris Food Journal Barrie Daily News Grand Duke of Mecklenburg Arthenau Arthenay Metz Prince Frederick Charles West le Mans Dirricutty Breaxmaour Parris Seine Marne

Observatoriums Observe French From House Turnd Headquarter

A Times letter notes how each house with a view was converted into an Observatorium to watch the French through powerful glasses. Each day is split into observation periods and reporting, with officials conducting strict scrutiny.

Education Act Meeting Elects Chairmen in Guildhall

The Metropolitan School Board held its first meeting in the Guildhall with 49 members present except one. Professor Huxley led a salary debate and a secret-ballot process elected Lord Lawrence, Torrens, Reed, and Professor Huxley as candidates, with Huxley eliminated after the first round.

Metropolitan School Board Council Garrett Davies John Macgregor Newport Recorder of London Russell Gurney Town Clerk of London Woodthorps Kekewich The Privy Council Alderman Corron Huxsey Hear Lucrart Joan Max J. A. Picton Freeman Corporation of London Morney M.P Lord Sanpon Miss Garrett Huxley Torrens Lord Lawrence Reed Thomas Tilson Buxton Gover Scrurton Cunniz F. Lycerr W. Rogers I’. C. Clanke Professor Huxley

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