Garibaldians in France and European War Talks
A Paris era dispatch describes Tours declaring Lyons property tax void amid imperial power struggles. Reports from Metz and Luxembourg note 200,000 troops marching to defend Paris and 6,000 troops moving toward Longwy. Garibaldi backs the French Republic, with mixed conditions for volunteers and empress intrigues shaping the crisis.
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Tours
Lyons
Imperium
Imperio
Marseilles
Paris
Luxembourg
Prince Charles
Metz
Longwy
Vauban
The
Daily News
England
Eugénie
France
Sedan
Count Bismark
Strasbourg
Bas Rhin
Chislehurst
Boyer
Marshal Bazaine
London
Prussian Outrages Described in Marsanceux Letter
The Times prints a letter from the Pasteur of Marsanceux recounting German bombardment near Dreux. Uhlans demanded lodging, levied a tax at Cherizy, and after clashes with francs-tireurs, the village and a Mezangere farm were burned. The farmer begged mercy for his wife and five children, but his property was destroyed.
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The
Times
Pasteur
Marsanceux
Dreux
Chérizy
Mezangtre
Droux
Mezangere
Soissons
Notable War News and Inquiries Across Europe
The Staats-Anziger cites an investigation showing the Laon explosion cleared the innocent commander. a superintendent may have caused the blast. Reports from Algiers deny disturbances in the colony. Bonn notes Prof Tyndall sent 602 to a friend for the wounded, with war reflections. Monarchy and battle pride mix with Kingly and republican voices as German troops mobilize.
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Staats-Anziger
Laon
Federal Council
Berne
Algeria
Bonn
Tyndall
France
Carlyle
Michael
Satan
Silesian
Army of Reserve
Glogau
Baden
Werder
Martinique
Paris
Count Bismark
Herr Bissinger
Pforzheim
Bismark
Prussia
North German Confederation
MM. Cathelineau
Stofflet
Francstireurs
Garde Sédentaire
Versailles
Mont Valérien
Pays
Prisoners massacred and townsmen looted amid Prussian advance
Reports describe 4,000 captives marched to St. Jean wood where heavy fire from guards broke the line. Casualties and escapes are noted. a mayor of St. Cyr reportedly struck and shot by a Prussian officer after pledging money. Rumors of National Guard executions and district ruin accompany looting by troops.
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St. Jean
Legues
St. Cyr
M. Davd
Jolly
National Guard
M. Gambetta
Orleans
Plac
McKs, &c
Nancy
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Garibaldians
Garibaldi
Germany
Napoleon
French Republic
Déle
Belfort
Besancon
Dole
Vosges
Bazar
Nice
the Empress Eugenie
M. de Bismark
Rhine
Prince Napoleon
Tuileries
St. Paul's Oray Common
Crown Woods
Camden House
Berlin
Wilhelmshire
Elba
Eugenie
Duchesse de Mouchy
Half Moon-street
M. Rouher
M. de Persigny
Wilhelmshdhe
Clary
Suite
Cassel
Pont-f-Mouson
Hauptman
Bardeleben
Canrobert
Leboeuf
Mac Mahon
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