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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 07, 1870
Page
18
A Copenhagen letter notes Russia’s jealousy of Prussia’s rising independence and doubts of war with France. It says public mood cooled after initial eagerness to side with France, with a notable shift in press tone and public language as the war evolves.
The Count de Paris remains in England while German losses at Woerth are stated at 8000. Czar orders a fourth battery per Foot Artillery brigade. King William forms 76 cavalry squadrons. Stralsund provisioning, potential attack. meat exports surge to France. Parises figures and Verdun fortifications, troops, and notable deaths and arrests noted amid ongoing conflict.
The London and South Western Railway ran a Bideford to London return at Belgian rate fares. About 460 passengers, many workers, used the offer. Traffic manager Mr Scott was so pleased he provided each passenger with a free pass London to Hampton Court and back.
Sept 7 1870 brief reports on the Franco Prussian War note MacMahon with 120000 troops after Beaumont. Prisoners to Germany and Bavaria's military actions are described along with Paris defense preparations and Parisian leaders responses. Rumors of MacMahon's death are contradicted.
The Prince Imperial, with Commander Dupre and Majors Lamme and Ferry, arrived at Dover by train from Ostend after noon, greeted by about a hundred spectators in pouring rain. He walked to the Lord Warden Hotel with Mr. Eberall, saluting and shaking hands, then departed at 8:45 pm with Eberall accompanying him to Hastings.
A Parisian resident reports views of National Guards at the Café who say they were Imperialists until yesterday and praise the Empress. One guardsman calls her “the only man of the family” while noting the Empress acted well, hinting at broader political divisions. The general observations reflect mixed loyalties and sentiment amid upheaval.
Florence dispatches tell of Nice residents rejecting French rule and readying a General rising if Italian support falters, while Paris braces under arms shortages. Officers cite Vinoy with 40,000 troops, 30,000 in Paris, 18,000 marines, 80,000 National Guards, and 100,000 provincial mobilists, all potentially unaided by arms. The Emperor Napoleon's Civil List shows £1,260,000 yearly.
Manni Sept 5 An official decree increases line regiments by 100 battalions and Chasseurs by 860. Soldiers on furlough and the reserve are recalled if needed. The Cortes Republican minority sends Paris congratulatory telegram predicting Europe united under liberty. A grand Republican demonstration plans in France’s honor and to oppose monarchic articles of Spain’s Constitution.
News from New York reports a fire in Chicago causing three million dollars in damage. Germans nationwide celebrate with flags on homes and decorated mercantile ships. Proposals for mass meetings in principal cities to mark the victories are under discussion.
The Victorian Government will not forward letters via San Francisco for now due to failed arrangements with New Zealand. Imperial troops depart for England by the Coronas on the 20th. Sir James Palmer has retired. A riot at Eynisxousen was sparked by French reverses and Prussian victories, with clashes between sympathisers. Police charged, several injured, and troops held in reserve to restore order.
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