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.
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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.
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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