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London, England, 1870-11-02

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Mr. Kendal, Mr. Rogers, Miss Robertson. Concluding with A
KISS in the DARK.

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Strand. Messrs. LESLIE, SIEELE and NORTON, Lessees.
Open Every Evening with French Plays.

OPERA COMIQUE. Mdlle. DtJAZET. Great
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OPERA CJOMIQUE.—DtJAZET as the PRINCE
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from THEATRE DEJAZET, Paris,.
Doors Open at 7. Commenoe at 8.

PEEP 0' DAY.—Grand Irish Romantic Drama,
written by Edmund Falconer, THIS EVENING
(Wednesday), Nov. 2.--PRINCESS'S THEATRE.

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( 3ednesday), Nov. 2. —PRINCESS'S THEATRE.

rrilE GREAT OlTY.—Grand Realistic Drama,
in Two Acts, written by Andrew Halliday, THIS EVEN-
ING (Wednesday), Nov. 2.—PRINCESS'S THEATRE.

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THE GERMANS IN METZ.

SAA/tBRUCK, October 81, (10 p.m.)
The German troops entered Metz at one o'clock
);daY• The French troops marched to the village
GrignY, where they surrendered their arms to
Prussians. Twenty-five thousand were then
marched by the chaussee to Ars-la-Quenay, where
phthey were encamped around a Prussian battery
route
to Germany:, They are to be draughted in
lltal numbers daily, and march on foot to the
entier.
Metz ie now entirely occupied by the Prussians.
a l'he town was agitated at the publication of the
:ie]." of eapitulation,and an endeavour was made to
leite the National Guard to revolt. The tocsin was
reB.llZdteudt, and many officers took part in the proceed-
no general came forward to head the move-
ent) and the populace was dispersed by the French
roops-...their last act in Metz.
tiiMarehal Bazaine has issued a general order averring
%t famine, and not the enemy, has caused the sur-
rAeuer of the town. General Coffinibres, the corn-
Zaedant of the town, 'acknowledges the loss of
eie% men during the siege. The Mayor and Coun-
r_ of the town state that all the blame of the failure
este with the military.
to Proclamations were issued yesterday and to-day
the French soldiers and to the inhabitants, com-
rea4cling those among the former who had not sur-
hendered themselves as prisoners to do so within 24
ol e, or they would be arrested and tried by
martial law, and exhorting the inhabitants to
4(41114 quietly to the Prussian occupation, and
for,
.te molest the soldiers, under pain of death ;
jo adding the assembling of more than 10 persons
the ding
;
and promising that the property of
Private i
• ndividuals should be respected. The
inhabitant
and —a are also ordered to surrender all arms
dee
reermuunition, and the penalty of death is
hicilldd for any infringement of these orders, which
cas,, the illumination of all houses by night in
surprise
T"e Prussian; entered the town in silence, under a
aeiv: Y and a pouring rain. Tley massed them-
in the Place des Armes, playing national
London, England, 1870-11-02

Best Advertising Paper in the Western Counties.

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thousand native and cultivated plants, native insects, native and
domesticated mammals, native and domesticated birds and birds of
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season, chewing when, where, and how to capture the various orders
throughout the year.
Appended is a review of organic nature, namely :-1. The Vege-
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manner and proportion of their distribution ; census of British
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London, England, 1870-11-02

M. TRIERS' PROPOSITIONS.

Writing from headquarters at Versailles, on the 26th
ult., the correspondent of the Telegraph says :—With
regard to the attitude that will be assumed by the King
towards M. Thiers' propositions—propositions that will, I
imagine, deal only with the question of an armistice—l
may venture to assure you that no terms will be accepted
by his Majesty which (1) do not put the German forces
in possession of a fort, or forts, strategically
commanding Paris ; 2, which do not absolutely
preclude the victualling, in any respect, of the capital so
long as the armistice may last, or until peace be con-
cluded—should that happy result be achieved ere the ex-
piration of the truce period. These conditions may ap-
pear severe to philanthropists, but they are no more
stringent than those by which the sacrifices hitherto made
by Germany to achieve her present advantages entitle
her to exact from her vanquished foes. The King would
lay himself open to just reproach from his hardly
tried and heavily burthened subjects, were he, moved by
sentimental considerations, to acquiesce in any arrange-
ment that might render the possible task of the confede-
rate hosts one whit or tittle more difficult, perilous, or
protracted than it already is. Nor can there be the
slightest likelihood that his Majesty will yield an
inch upon the same point. As for the conditions of
peace, I am inclined to believe that they have already
been determined by the State Council; but these are kept
a profound secret, and nobody outside that august body
can do more than guess at them. It is to be hoped that
M. Thiers' powers will justify him in closing the bargain:
otherwise the fate of Paris will be sealed by his re-
fusal. Whatever may be the immediate result of the
communications that are about to be made to Count Bis-
marck by the venerable gentleman who fortified Paris,
or by the consort of the Marshal who still commands
the last remnant of the French army ; depend upon it
that within a month from this date the King will
hold a grand review of his soldiers on the Champ
de Mars. He will not leave France until* that cere-
mony shall have been gone through. On that renowned
parade-ground he was promoted to field rank more than
half a century ago, and tJok command of a battalion of
the Ist Guards as a Prussian Major under his father's
eyes. As Commander-in-Chief of the combined armies
of a Germany that owes its unification to him—per-
haps as Emperor of Germany—he will pass his troops in
review on that very ground, and then will return home
with all convenient speed.

The Germans expelled from France who have been re-
quested to estimate the loss caused by their expulsion,
with a view to recovering it from the French, make the
most ridiculous calculations. Altogether their modest
little bill amounts to about twenty-eight millions sterling.
London, England, 1870-11-02

THE MIKADO AND THE TELEGRAPH.

The Japan papers give an entertaining account of
the curiosity felt by the Mikado of Japan respecting
the Working of the telegraph. It seems that soon after
telegraphic communication had been established be-
tween Yokohama and Yedo, his Majesty, who
appears to be gifted with a fair degree of intelligence,
expressed a wish to see one of the instruments at
work. Accordingly a field telegraph belonging to
the Austrian Government was put inside the
palace grounds, one terminus being the
royal study) the (Alia a assure

grounds, and a group of spectators specially honoured
by invitations to be present were at each end. Three
Princes, the Prime Minister, most of the members of
the Privy Council, and other dignitaries of the
Empire, were in the pavilion awaiting the first
me ~.-age from the Emperor. It is not the least
inter e ting part of the story, and it is a proof of the
skill and quickness of the Japanese race that the
workinE of the wires was entrusted to two natives,
one of w had been professionally trained, while
the other had visited Europe to complete his educa-
tion, and had there learned the principles andworking
of the telegraph. The first message came—" The
Emperor is here and prepared to see the
apparatus working." A respectful reply was
made, and the Emperor's next message expressed
his pleasure at "the wonderful Western inven-
tion." The Prime Minister answered this, and then
tho Mikado thought it time to descend from such
conversational altitudes, so after a preliminary
inquiry as to the number of persons in the Pavilion,
came the startling command, "Telegraph to us
something amusing." Great consternation prevailed
in the Pavilion. What would amuse a Mikado
How could they be funny without being disrespect-
ful ? A number of suggestions were made, but
rejected, but at last a Japanese youth present pro-
posed, "We all mean to get merry on the wine
which we expect your Majesty to give us." This
was hailed as the solution of the difficulty, and after
a promise that he would gratify their expectations,
the Emperor expressed his full satisfaction with the
experiments. Telegraphs, it is thought, will soon be
in general use in Japan.
London, England, 1870-11-02

E,SDA.Y, NOVEMBER 2, ~870.

approved it. The North German Correspondent
thinks highly of the notion. It certainly is very
civilised, But will it be retrospective ? and in that
case, what will become of Count Bismarck ? It is
likewise noticeable that the ex-Emperor is enjoying
pretty comfortable quarters for the chief of a gang
of criminals about to be brought to the bar of justice.
London, England, 1870-11-02

A LADY SWINDLER.

Edith Florence Howard, the notorious lady swindler,
has appeared at Weymouth, where she has again been
practising her nefarious profession. Coming out of
prison on the 20th ult., after undergoing twelve
months' imprisonment for swindling at Blandford, Dor-
set, last year, she began obtaining goods from
tradesmen in Dorchester and Weymouth. She
came to grief through frequently changing her lodgings,
and having goods sent home for her landlords to pay for.
She was apprehended on the charge of fraudulently
appropriating a shawl to her own use ; but other
..charges will be made against her. She told the police she
had not been out of prison for seven years,
London, England, 1870-11-02

BRITISH BUTTERFLIES. Upon a Large Sheet
Price 6d. ; coloured. 2s. 6d.

London—W. TwEEDia. 337 Strand.

Just published, price is 6d., by post ls. Bd., the Second Edition
with Addenda, containing additional Facts and Oases, in Ries •
tration of the nefarious proceedings of the Advertising Quacks.
I 1) EVE LATIO NS OF QUACKS AND
t QUACKERY By DETECTOR. Reprinted from the
"Medical Circular."
London: H. Balliere, 219, Regent-street.
The numerous reviews of this startling work by the Saturday
Review, Punch, Weekly Dispatch, Public Opinion, and other
journals, recommending its universal perusal, are reprinted with
this edition.
London, England, 1870-11-02

To Officers in the Army and Nayy.

hELEGRAPH--- Y.Private Tuition in the higher
branches of Private Telegraphy at tha Electric Telegraph
Schools of Instruction, 166, City-road, E.C. For terms and
opinions of the press apply to_

T. ETA.NS LUNDY, Secretary.
London, England, 1870-11-02

OUR HOME AND FOREIGN TRADE.

It would seem that although a great increase of
trade is taxing the powers of all our railway com-
panies, complaints as to the smallness of the profits
flowing in are general. A moderate estimate alleges
that ten millions of cotton and woollen spindles are
now idle in France, and that the number in
Germany not in use is also considerable, owing to
the drafting of the operatives for the army ; yet,
notwithstanding these facts, the receipts, in this
country have not risen to the magnitude apparently
guaranteed by the increased business thrown into the
hands of all our manufacturers by the war. At a
meeting of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce
the circumstance was partially explained by the
chairman, who expressed his belief that men had
been too willing to have a great clearance of stocks,
especially of cotton, and that, in emptying their stores,
they were blind to the fact that cotton and other property
had not come down to their lowest figure, and would
certainly through the revival of trade rise in price
rapidly. This speaker declared that upon the whole,
profit or no profit, English merchants just now
seemed to have every possible reason to congratulate
themselves upon the prospects of the future.
London, England, 1870-11-02

DEFENCES IN VICTORIA.

The intelligence of hostilities between France and
Prussia, which reached Victoria on the 28th of
August, has been the chief subject of interest ever
since. Attention was directed to the defences of
the colony, and the Government at once adopted
most energetic measures to remedy existing de-
ficiencies. Throughout Victoria there seemed to be
but one idea prevailing—the duty of defending it
' against any enemy with whom England might engage
in warfare. Active steps were taken to put the
batteries of the harbour into a state of efficiency, to
organise a corps of artillerymen, to form a militia
force, and to make various arrangements in connec-
tion with the object in view. Some 'of these plans
will need the sanction of the Legislature, but that
was regarded as certain. Having, in less than a
fortnight, achieved so much, it was not thought
likely that there would be any slackness in
carrying out the rest of the proposed scheme. The
Melbourne Argus states that the neighbouring
illolonies were not less keenly alive to the importance
f putting their defences in oiler, and preparing for
N worst. Should the storm blow over and
E .nd's pacific relations with other Powers be
uncl.a urbed, it is believed that these precautions will
not r .!'e been taken in vain, but be productive of
V
many ueneficial uses, while if an enemy were to visit
the colony he would be likely to meet with a
warm reception. It seems odd that Australia should
thinks of its defences because there happens to be a
war between Germany and France, but the colonists
seem to have been impressed with the fear that Eng-
land would be drawn into the struggle.
London, England, 1870-08-18

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LON DON, THURSDAY,

No, 24,400.

C RYSTAL PALACE.-TB IS DAY.--
SHILLING DAY.—OPERA.
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The Great War Map, showing country between Metz and
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CREMORNE.—Lessee and Manager, Mr. John
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ARGYLL ROOMS, GREAT WINDMILL-STREET,
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The extraordinary success which has attended the production
ar the Shadow Dance, with the brilliant and varied effects of
the electric light on the groups of dancers that nightly partici-
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tlasac Selections presented in the often-changed programmes,
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Most extensively patronized season since its first opening. The
celebrated Orchestra, under the direction of its highly efficient
Chef, Signor Luigi Curti, performs the choicest and latest com-
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assigned to the eminent euphonionigt, Signor L. Mosca; Messrs.
W. Graves, L. Silberberg, and other able artistes. Manager, Mr.
Thomas. Pitts. Professor Hallman, M.C.

Admission, is.; Reserved Seats, 2s.
R. R. BRINELL, Prrietor.
N.B.—The GRAND EXTRA NIGHT and Last of the Season
Will take place on MONDAY, Ist August.

MADAME TUSSAUD'S EXHIBITION,
Baker-street. Now added Portrait Models of JOHN
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CHAMBER OF HORRORS. Admission, ls. ; Chamber of
horrors, 6d. extra. Open from 10 a.m. till 10 p.m.
London, England, 1870-08-18

RACE-HORSES IN FRANCE.

A great deal of anxiety it seems is felt by race-
horse owners and trainers in France on account of
the war, as hitherto animals of the class kept in their
stables have been always thought spoils of war.
King William's assertion that private property in
the country of the enemy shall be respected by the
German troops has served to mollify the apprehension;
still owners are not perfectly assured that, in case of
an emergency, their thoroughbreds would not be
seized. In the war with Austria, the Prussians, it
is reported, made special plunder of racing stock be-
longing even to the nobility, so it is not believed
that they will have any particular reason to act
differently in the case of French studs that may be
located in an invaded territory. Another cause
of alarm and vexation at Chantilly has
arisen from the proposition of the French Chambers
that all foreigners born in France might be pressed
into the army. It so happens that most of the
trainers, though residing in France, are English, and
these have no desire that their sons should be obliged
to fight against Prussia, or indeed to fight at all. So
much commotion altogether has recent events caused
in racing quarters that the owners of some establish-
ments are contemplating an immediate removal of
their families and their horses to England.
London, England, 1870-08-18

PIGMY NEAR GRAVELOTTES.

FRENCH OFFICIAL ACCOUNT.
METZ, AUGUST 17, EVENING.
A serious encounter took place near Gravelotte
Yesterday.
We gained a victory, but suffered great losses.
(FRENCH ACCOUNT).
VERDUN, AUGUST 17, 4.50 P.m.
A telegram received from Briey reports incessant
tll„ghtlng in the direction of Mars-Latour, adding
that it appears to be a formidable battle, and that
large
numbers of wounded French and Prussians
e being conveyed to Briey. On the other baud
flB announced that a body of about 1,200 men
Prussian artillery and cavalry is encamped
11Pon the plateau between Briey and Saint Jean,
414 is sending out scouts, who have entered Briey.
'travellers, whose accounts deserve belief, coming
from Mars-Latour, state that a serious encounter
t °°k Place between French troops and a large
11111nber of the Corps d'Armee, resulting in the re-
-1)1118e of the latter, upon the Moselle, under the
Vigorous attack of cavalry of the Guards.
It is rumoured that Generals Bataille and Fros-
E'ard have been wouuded.
London, England, 1870-08-18

A PLEA FOR THE WOUNDED IN WAR.

Lord Sydney GodolphinOsborne,whose experiences
in the hospitals at Scutari during the Crimean War
made him aware of the value of the lint and linen
and other necessaries for wounded soldiers sent out
from England and France, has written in the Times
a forcible plea to a Christian and neutral nation
for hospital supplies for those mutilated in the
present contest. He can hardly believe the rumour
that either of the countries now at war, though
having sought out and manufactured every scientific
weapon for the destruction of human lives, have
actually gone to the field but meagrely prepared for
tending the injured and dying. He, however, is
not without the firmest conviction that it would have
been next to impossible in a war of this magnitude to
have the necessary staff of skilled surgeons and
the necessary amount of appliances and
materiel in the rear of either army. Every
exertion will on this account be required from the
benevolent, the charitable, and the humane of na-
tions not engaged in the strife. Neither of the
armies, Lord Sydney points out, would reject sup-
plies and aid tendered on purely Christian
grounds. They scarcely dare do so in the
emergency. Under these circumstances, it behoves
all in Great Britain who have time to join in the holy
work of alleviating pain and resuscitating the dying,
a work none would shrink from were they only par-
tially to know how even a glass of wine or a three
cornered bandage are often appreciated in those
places, where professional compassion in hurried
moments alone is extended to the sick and maimed
of our fellow creatures.
London, England, 1870-08-18

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MARSH MACMAHON.

opinions as to the personal courage and military capacity
of Marshal MacMahon, who must be thoroughly pained
at the wondrous tales of his prowess related by the Paris
journals. The Figaro, as a token of admiration for the
conquered of the 6th of August, proposes a national
subscription for the purcha-e of a sabre of honour to
be presented to the Marshal. Nothing in ancient or
modern history, says Figaro, is to be compared to the
bravery of the Duke of Magenta, charging for whole
hours at the head of his regimeuts, a sword
in his hand and a Chassepot on his shoulder.
The other day we had the Marshal, after the cuirassiers
had charged seventeen times, " standing up in his
stirrups, lighting a cigar, and organising a marvellous
retreat." The presentation of a sword under the present
circumstances reminds one of the English captain
who was knighted for the exceedingly gallant but unsuc-
cessful defence 'of his vessel against a Yankee frigate.
Paul Jones, when he heard of the honours conferred on
his late antagonist, declared that the next time he met
him he would make a peer of him. An anecdote is
told concerning the losses at Woerth which reflects little
credit on French organization. When counting up the
killed, wounded, and missing, Marshal MacMahon came to
the 79th Regiment, not an officer or man was left, nor had
even a kepi been saved from the general wreck. The com-
mander of the Ist corps d'armee was bewailing the total
destruction of the regiment when much to his relief he
was told that it was at Bastia, where it had
been waiting for transports for several days
to take it to France. I may add that the talented
military correspondent of the Temps, M. Jeannerod.
relates that MacMahon was not surprised at Woerth ;
that he knew he was (going to be attacked by superior
forces, and telegraphed the information to head-quarters.
The answer he received was—' Attack.' He telegraphed
again insisting on the disproportion of forces, and the
answer was still Attack."
London, England, 1870-08-18

BIRTHS.

On the 15th August, at The Elms, Dulwich, the wife of
Frank Day, Esq., of a son.

On the 16th August, at 14, Oxford-road, Kilburn, the
wife of Robt. Ingham Clark, Esq., of a son.

MARRIAGES.

On the 11th August, at St. Simon's Church, Southsea
Sutton John Elliott, Esq., solicitor, Portsmouth, to
Christian Rainy, second daughter of the late Robert
Tennent, Esq., of Well Park, Glasgow.

On the 16th of 'August, at Camberwell-green Chapel,
James Spicer, jun., eldest son of James Spicer, Esq.,
J.P. Harts, Woodford, Essex, to Jane Anne, eldest
daughter of the Rev. T. Powell, Samoa.

DEATHS
On the 16th August, suddenly, Robert Frederick
Brownlow Rushbrooke, late Major of the Scots Fusilier
Guards, aged 57.
On the 15th August, at Poynder's-road, Clapham-park,
William Thornton West, Esq.

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London, England, 1870-08-18

PLIGHT OF M. OLLIVIER.

M. Emile 011ivier and wife have fled to Italy. He
was frequently hooted at the stations where he was
,
'eeognised.
Paris is crowded with country Pompiers in their
brass helmets. The Gaulois says, but the figures
"Ins impossible, that they number 100,000.
A Loan of a milliard is expected to be issued at 62.
London, England, 1870-08-18

THE EMPEROR.

The Times points out that not the least difficulty of the
present state of affairs in France is that the country can
hardly be said to have a Government. Even in the most
sceptical times public confidence must rally round some one
who maybe hailed as the " Man of the Situation." Adverse
circumstances, however, have removed the Emperor him-
self from the management of public affairs, both civil and
military. Almost unconsciously on his own part, the
Chief of the State has been quietly yet deliberately set
aside and ignored. Bazaine at Metz or Chalons and
Palikao in Paris share the Empire between them.
The Emperor seems anxious to assert himself by
sending telegrams about Prussian repulses and inditing
proclamations to the Metz garrison and people. But, in
the meanwhile, he Emperor's own Government disavow
him as a Commander, and he himself shrinks from resuming
his functions as a political ruler; while in the Legislative
Body popular representatives are clamorous for a disso-
ciation of the interest of the country from those of the
dynasty, and call for a Committee of Public safety or a
Provisional Government with a view to place the supreme
power in the hands of men determined to forward foreign
war by domestic revolution.
London, England, 1870-08-18

CROPS IN NEW ENGLAND.

The New York papers say that the Eastern States
are suffering terribly from drought. In many loca-
lities a few light showers have fallen, but there has
been nothing like a soaking rain since May. The
intense protracted heat of the last few weeks has
parched the ground to a depth of two or three feet,
rolling the leaves of corn, and rendering the pas-
turage of no account. A good crop of rye has been
obtained, and Indian corn is forward, but the yield
will not be considerable. Hay is at least 25 per
cont. below the average yield, so that, if the winter
is of average duration and severity, New England
must be supplied with a large amount of Western
corn in order to make up for her short supply of
fodder. Oats are deficient as well as hay. In the
Connecticut valley the heavy tobacco crop is flourish-
ing, but some portion of it which was plantedthe latest
on ground that was not sufficiently matured will
prove a failure unless rain should fall very soon. The
drought has cut short the blackberries, while the
whortleberries have been completely dried up, so
much so, that not only is the fruit lost, but the
bushes appear to be killed. The little wheat that has
grown will return an average crop. The yield of potatoes
will not exceed two-thirds of an average crop, but
the quality promises to be excellent. The quantity
of apples will exceed an average, but they will be for
the most part small. Taking all things into con-
sideration, the farmers of New England will be
justified in considering 1870 a hard year. The
States of Rhode Island and Maine are also supposed
to be suffering from drought.
London, England, 1870-08-18

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LORRAINE AND ALSACE.

The King of Prussia has appointed General von Bonin,
Commander-in-Chief of the 3rd and 4th Army Corps, to
the post of Governor General of Lorraine ; and Lieutenant-
General Count Bismarck Bohlen, hitherto Commandant
of Berlin, Governor-General of Alsace.

THE EXPULSION OF GERMANS FROM
FRANCE.

The semi-official Provincial Correspondence (Berlin) says,
with regard to the expulsion of German subjects from
France, that for the moment the necessary relief has
been given to them, adding that efficient steps will have
to be taken shortly to counteract the grievance, and that
the taking possession of the former German provinces of
France will probably offer a fitting opportunity.
London, England, 1870-08-18

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THE WAR.

FFICIAL DISPATCH FROM MARSHAL
BAZAINE.

" Yesterday, the 16th," says the Marshal, " a serious
engagement took place in the neighbourhood of Grave-
lottes. The advantage rested with us in the fight, but
our losses are considerable. Gravelottes is nearly eight
kilometres (five miles) from Metz on the road to Verdun."
A telegram has also been received from a correspondent,
who was with the French army before Metz during the
fight on Sunday, and he states that the Prussians were
repulsed with great losses ; that the French were re
tiring strategically upon Verdun ; that on Monday the
Emperor was at Gravelette with 60,000 troops ; that
engagements had taken place at Longeville ; that the
Prussians were following the retiring French ; and that
the Emperor on Tuesday had gone to Rheims, via
Verdun.

The Gaulois says that the Ministry of War have received
Important despatches, but Marshal Bazaine had recom-
mended their being kept secret. The Gaulois adds that
the despatches are of a nature to arouse great hopes.
London, England, 1870-08-18

RETURN OF MR. PAGET.

Mr. John Paget, the senior magistrate of the Thames
Police-court, resumed his labours, and presided for the first
time since his partial recovery from his recent severe ill-
ness. The last time he presided here was on the 27th of
'April. The learned gentleman with his usual punctuality
was on the bench precisely at ten o'clock. He has been
considerably reduced by his long and severe illness. He
immediately commenced hearing the night charges, of
which there were fortunately only a few this morning.
We believe that for a short time Mr. Paget and Mr.
Lushington will preside on alternate days until Mr.
Paget's complete restoration to health.

DUBLIN ELECTION.
(CENTRAL PRESS TELEGRAM.)
HALF-PAST ELEVEN O'CLOCK.
Corrigan, Liberal ... 1128
King-Harman, Nationalist ... 728
All quiet.
London, England, 1870-08-18

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IRISH SYMPATHY WITH FRANCE

The report of the alleged successes of the French was
received with much satisfaction throughout the south of
Ireland. Tralee was yesterday decorated with laurel
branches and green flags, and a large bonfire was lighted
last night in the vicinity of the town. Bands paraded
the town last evening, followed by large crowds, who
raised frequent cheers for France. Limerick has also been
the scene of a demonstration. A considerable sum has
been subscribed in Cork for the relief of the French
wounded.
London, England, 1870-08-18

A CLEVER TRICK BY A SOLDIER.

On Tuesday a large number of persons assembled in the
street cheering for the French army, the Empress, and
Emperor, when the intelligence of the slight victory
gained by the French on Sunday reached Castlebar.
The amateur bands turned out, playing several
national airs. While enthusiastic cheers for the
French were being given three soldiers of the 54th Regi-
ment happened to ',ass by. They were immediately
hooted the people no doubt fancying that their sym-
pathies lay with the Prussians. When the soldiers per-
ceived the attitude of the crowd one of them very
prudently cried out, " Three cheers for France," which
met with a most enthusiastic reception, and they allowed
the three soldiers to pass on without being further
molested.

Henry John Francis, a coloured seaman, was sentenced
to seven years penal servitude by Mr. Justice Lush, at
Liverpool yesterday, for wounding another sailor with a
razor. The two men at quarrelled at a public-house in
Liverpool.

A large number of the military and police brought into
Derry on the occasion of the last anniversary have been
draughted into Omagh to preserve the peace at the open-
ing of the new Orange Hall, on Friday. Both parties,
Catholics and Orangemen, will, it is said, muster in strong
force on that occasion, and very serious apprehensions are
entertained for the preservation of the peace.

THE METROPOLITAN BOARD.—A letter has been
received by the clerk to the Metropolitan Board of Works,
containing the following timely suggestion : " Mr. Bruce
desires me to mention to you, for the information of the
Metropolitan Board of Works, that, having regard to the
probability of legislation at a very early period on the
subject of the government of the metropolis, he thinks it
worthy of careful consideration by the board whether any
appointment that may be made of a successor of Sir
John Thwaites should not be on the understanding that
such legislation as I have referred to cannot be long
postponed, and that it may involve the abolition by
Parliament of the office of chairman of the Metropolitan
Board of Works,"
London, England, 1870-08-18

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.—Tars DAY.

SHAMEFUL CRUELTY TO A HORSE.—George Huxtable, of
No. 14, Harrow-street, Harrow-road, appeared before Mr.
Knox at the Marlborough-street Police-court to answer a
summons for the following shameful cruelty to
a horse. An officer of the Royal Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals watched the
case. From the evidence of two officers, Carlyn
46 E, and Comber, 50 E, it appeared that while the de-
fendant was driving a mourning coach on the 32st ult.
one of the horses fell down and could not rise, and the de-
fendant after thrashing the horse thrust the handle of his
whip up one of the nostrils of the horse causing it to bleed.
The defendant said he had never been accused of cruelty
to a horse before. Mr. Knox said he had been guilty of a
very cruel act, and fined him £3, or a month in default.
SYSTEMATIC CRUELTY TO A WlFE.—James Galby, a
labourer, living in St. Peter's-street, St. James's, was
brought up at the above court, charged with
assaulting his wife, Eliza Galby. Mr. William
Moore, of the Associate Institute for Enforcing
the Laws for the Protection of Women, watched
the case. The complainant, one of whose eyes was
nearly closed and much blackened, deposed that on the
previous night her husband came home, having been
drinking, and on her speaking to him about it he struck
her a violent blow in the eye, and knocked her down.
She did not wish for more than that he should be bound
over to keep the peace and leave her, as she could keep
herself and children. The prisoner said he received
provocation, and that his wife attempted to strike him.
Mr. Knox said he could not pass over a man's striking his
wife as the prisoner had done, and committed him for two
months with hard labour, and ordered him at the end of
that time to find a surety in the sum of £2O for three
months.
London, England, 1870-08-18

THE SIEGE OF STRASBOURG.

According to a Prussian despatch, the garrison of Stras-
burg "made a sortie on Tuesday afternoon in the direc-
tion of Ostwald, but was driven back with a loss of
men and three guns. On the 14th inst. the head quarters
of the Baden army were at Lampertheim. The garrison
of Strasbourg is actively engaged in arming the ramparts,
razing the glacis, and barricading the approaches to
the town ; while the besiegers, on their part, are occupied
in disturbing and destroying these defensive works.
On the 13th three small encounters took place with
successful results as regards that object, and in one of
these skirmishes a Baden detachment set fire to a train
standing in a railway-station. A field battery was then
advanced to within 3,000 paces of the fortress, and fired
upon the works by the light of the conflagration. The
Baden troops lost 3 killed and 17 wounded.
London, England, 1870-08-18

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