Prussian Seizure of English Ships Amid War Turmoil
Reports detail German forces near Rouen and Le Mans, with battles and sieges across France as Chanzy and Bourbaki maneuver. In Rouen seven British ships are seized by Prussians and sunk or towed away. crews report robbery and harsh treatment, while British officials seek redress and propose compensation.
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Seine
Wellclose Square
Board of Trade
William Mingay
Sylph
Sunderland
Mr. Mingay
Rouen
Ramsdale
Dieppe
Colbec
Newhaven
London
Eire
Whitby
Times
Havre
Manchester Guardian
Courrier de la
Prussia
Russell
Versailles
Republican Demonstration at Bordeaux Seen by Napoleon
A massive demonstration in Bordeaux drew at least 100,000 people before the Prefecture with the National Guard present unarmed. M Gambetta spoke from the balcony praising the Republic and denouncing the Empire’s slogan as imposture while Lord Lyons watched from his hotel nearby.
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Bordeaux
National Guard
Lord Lyons
M. Gambetta
Sedan
Ita
European Powers urged to mediate end to Franco Prussian War
La Liberté reports the Pope proposed mediation while French ports under German control face blockade. Gottenburg Gazette notes a Paris balloon fell in Norway carrying pigeons and assorted cargo. Strasbourg reconstruction plans were issued by German authorities, and Christmas aid reached wounded Germans in Brussels. The Bordeaux decree dissolving councils-general shifts local governance, with Gambetta’s sign-off from Lyons. Count Bismarck claims Worms citizenship. French prisoners near Cologne plotted mutiny thwarted. A Paris balloon tale involves Madam Roussel, widow, 70, tied to M. Drolling. The Strasbourg Metz capitulation inquiry opens under Marshal Baraguay d Hilliers. Versailles telegram says Bismarck remains indisposed. Paris food prices published by Patrie with meat and dairy ranges.
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la Liberté
France
Prussia
Gottenburg
Norway
FE. C. M
R. M
Strasbourg
Brussels
Manteuffel
Rouen
Napoleon
Bordeaux
Senate
Corpa Législatif
M. Gambetta
Lyons
Bismark
Worms
Germany
Cologne
Coblentz
Mayence
Paris
Belgium
Patrice
M. Drolling
Gironde
Madame Roussel
Metz
Marshal Baraguay d’ Hilliers
MM. Foltz
Groschen
de Martinprey
Pourcet
Chanzy
Versailles
Count Bismark
SLEIGHS SENT TO NAPOLEON AND FRENCH ROYALISTS IN EXILE
On Christmas Day Queen Augusta sent Napoleon several handsome sleighs for his use and he thanked the Queen of Prussia. A Cassel letter says the Emperor expects restoration by the will of the French nation alone. Versailles reports Dr Russell notes the government morale remains strong in its anti dictatorship war. New Year’s Day sees Persigny Lavalette Jeréome David Rouher and many French families moved by the Empress at Chislehurst.
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Queen Augusta
Napoleon
Prussia
Cassel
Versailles
Russell
Bordeaux
The
Times
Duc de Persigny
Marquis de Lavalette
Jeréome David
M. Rouher
M. de Bouville
Chislehurs
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Grande Couronne
Robert le Diable
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Werder
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Gray
Rhine
Belfort
le Mans
Vendéme
Qhanzy
Loire
Duke of Mecklenburg
Beaugency
Bazaine
St. Calais
Bourbaki
Meziéres
Ardennes
Wilhelmshihe
Anl
Patrie
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