The Sun.
London, England, 1870-08-25 00:00:00

'11:1s, SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY

all crops and produce in the impartments or the
Seine and Marne and neighbourhood on the approach
of the PriEsians.

A considerable military force has been concen-
trated near the Legislative Body to-day.

EVACUATION OF CHALONS.
GERMAN OFFICIAL ACCOUNT.
BAR-LE-DUC, AUG. 24, 9 P.m.
Chalons has been evacuated by the enemy. 7he
head of our columns has advanced beyond tho
camp, and the army is now continuing its ownward
march.

INTERRUPTION OF TELEGRAPHIC
COMMUNICATION.
PARIS, AUGUST 24TH, 11.20 A.M.
Telegraphic communication with the Departments
of the Aube and the Cote d'Ar is interrupted.
No war news is published this morning.
* Arrived in London August 24, 6.12 p.m.

ALLEGED VIOLATION OF BELGIAN
NEUTRALITY.
PARIS, AUGUST 24, 4.35 P.ltr.

The Patr ie of this evening says :—" Prussia, Bel-
gium, and Luxemburg are violating the Treaty of
Neutrality recently signed in London, by the pas-
sage of wounded Prussians through the two latter
territories. Prussia does not act in this manner
for humanity's sake, but in order to keep the rail-
ways free for the transport of provisions and
reinforcements• The French Government is about
to protest energetically against such acts.
This evening's journals publish the followieg tele-
gram from Arlonk (Belgium), dated yesterday

"Continual violations of the Belgian territory are
reported from the frontier. On one occasion Prus-
sian soldiers attacked some Belgian Carabineers, and
entered Belgium and Luxembourg. Provisions
destined for the Prussian army and Prussian
wounded have several times passed through Belgian
and Grand-Ducal territory. These occurrences cause
disquietude in the country, and raise apprehen-
sions lest the Belgian Government should be con-
sidered compromised by a state of things opposed to
its policy of neutrality."
A detachment of Prussian Uhlans having ap-
pearea at 'Ala umont-on monday last, were surrounueu.
by Franco Tireurs, and took to flight, leaving behind
them several cload and wounded.

The Paris journals give a categorical denial to the
official Prussian despatch stating that French sol-
dieis had fired upon an envoy carrying a flag of
truce.

THE LEGISLATIVE BODY.

PARIS, AUGUST 23, 5.30 P.K.

rn to-day's sitting of the Legislative Body, the
Government brought forward a bill calling out all
old soldiers, whether married or not, between the
age of 25 and 35; all officers formerly in the army
up to GO years; and all able-bodied generals up to
70. Urgency was declared.
The report of the Cowinittee of Initiative proposes
the rejection of M. Jules Terry's motion, demanding
the abrogation of the law which forbids private
individuals to manufacture, trade in, or hold posses-
sion of arms or ammunition.
General de Palikao announced that the Govern-
ment had purchased yesterday in England 40,000
rifles, which are to be delivered in Paris, part of
them within three days, and the remainder within a
week.

In answer to an interpellation from M. Estancelin,
M. Henri Chevreau, the Minister of the Interior, said
that the corps of Franco Tireurs were recognised
throughout the whole French territory, adding that
these corps having been authorised by the Minister
of War, must be considered as soldiers.
• M.. Thiers, in the name of the committee, ap-
pointed to report on Count do Keratry's prdposal
relative to the committee of defence, said that it had
been impossible to come to an understanding with
the Government, but that in the present ciroum-
etances, not wishing to provoke any Ministerial crisis
the committee proposes the rejection of M. de
Keratry's motion. General do Pallkao thendeolared
that, from a.coneiliatory spirit, he had decided to
appoint himself and three deputies as members of the
Committee of Defence, thus giving a proof of the
Government's confidence in the Legislative Body.

THE PARIS BOURSE.
PARIS, AUGUST 24, 3.300 P.M.
The Bourse has been heavy. Rentes closed at
60.75, or 75c. lower than yesterday.

ALLEGED ATTEMPTED ASSASSINA-
TION OF MARSHAL MACMAHON.

The following telegram from the Paris corres-
pondent of the Standard was published last evening,
but up to this morning it had received no confirma-
tion from other sources

"It is reported that a new engagement took place
on Sunday, the 21st, between Bazaine and the
enemy. The Gaulois announces that an attempt had
been made to assassinate Marshal MacMahon. The
marshal escaped without a wound ; but a soldier
behind him was wounded in the head. The asseg-
ai was arrested."

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

YORK RACES.—THis DAY.
(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
THE COLT SAPLING STAKES.

Sunflower c
GREAT • YORKSHIRE STAKES.

Gertrude
Falkland
King Cole
Nine ran.
GIMCRACK STAKES.

Bothwell
Whaddon •
Phosphorus
Seven ran.
YORK CUP.

Agility
Rosicrucian
Sabinus

Four ran. The winner objectedito for foul riding, and
the race decided in favour of Rosicruclan.
MEMBERS' PLATE.

Canon
Visage
King of the Fairies
Four ran.
NURSERY HANDICAP.
Wile. de Mailloc
Maud colt
Herminie
Five ran.
CONSOLATION SCRAMBLE.

Camera
Sheik ..

QUEEN'S PLATE.

La Perichole
Miss Sheppard
Cherie

Four ran.
BETTING ON THE COURSE.
ST. LEG-ER.
2to 1 agst Kingcraft (offered)
6to 1 agst Palmerston (taken freely)
9to 1 agst Macgregor (taken)
1000 to 80 agst Normanby (taken and offered)
20 to 1 agst Sunlight (offered)

DOVER RACES. —THIS DAY.
STEWARDS' PLATE.
Void.
TOWN PLATE.

Lady Geraldine
Falstaff

LORI WARDEN STAKES
Ventnor
Miss Polly . •••
MEMBERS' PLATE.

Miss Polly
Falstaff

Three ran.

HORSES STRUCK OUT OF THEIR ENGAGE-

MENTS.

August 1, at 9 p.m., Tit Bit, out of the Marine Plate,
Brighton. _
___ _

August 20, at 9 a.m., Barcelona, out of Croydon and
Dover engagements.

August 20, at 9 a.m., Catamaran, out of Derby engage-
ments.

August 20, at 9 a.m., President Lincoln and Indian
Ocean, out of Chesterfield Handicap Plate, York.
August 20, after 2 p.m., The Boy, out of Chesterfield
Handicap Plate and Great Yorkshire Stakes, York. •
August 20, after 2 p.m., Five per Cent. out of the Great
Yorkshire Stakes, York, and Doncaster St. Leger.
August 22, at 9 a.m., Firefly, Sensation, and Saggitarius,
out of the Great Ebor Handicap, York.
August 22, at 9 a.m., Tangerine, but of all engagements
to date.

August 22, at 3 p.m., Fleets, out of all engagements
where the weights have appeared.
August 22, at 320 p.m., Miss Middleton, out of the
Welter Handicap and the Welter Cup, Canterbury.
August 22, at 3 20 p.m. La Paressuse, out of the Nursery
Plate, Canterbury.
August 22, at 4.7 p.m., Divulger, out of Dover and
Canterbury engogements.
August 23, at 9 a.m., Choral, out of the Town Plate,
Dover.

August 23, at 9 a.m., all Mr. Ray's horses, out of all
handicaps at Canterbury, Dover, Tunbridge, and Croy--
don, for which the weights are published.
August 23, at 0.30 p.m., Glenfalloch, out of Liverpool
Summer engagements.
August 23, at 2.20 p.m., Knight of Athol, out of Great
Ebor Handicap, York.
August 23, after 6 p.m., Honestish, outof the Liverpool
Cup. -

August 23, at 1.55 p.m., Mysotis, out of Great Ebor
Handicap, York.

COLOURS OF RIDERS.—Major Black, pink body, black
sleeves and cap.
The following assumed names have been registered :
Major Black and Mr. Shaftesbury.
FORFEIT LIST.—The forfeits of the following horses
have been paid : G. by Oulston, Lass of Underley,
Rosanna, Grand Falconer (to qualify).
STEEPLECHASE FORFEIT LIST.—The forfeits of the fol-
lowing horses have been paid :—False Alarm, Rook the
Gardener, Harry Brailsford, Sneaking Lawyer, Rho, and
Taw Vale.

BANK OF ENGLAND RETURNS.

An Account, lursuant to the Act 7 and 8 Victoria., rap. n 2
for the week ending Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1870.
ISSUE DEPARTBIENT.

Notes issued £34,007,375

£34,0 7,375
BANKING I)

Proprietors'Capi-
tal
Best
Public Deposits
(including Ex-
chequer, Sav-
ings' Banks,
Commissioners
of National
Debt, and Div.
Accounts 5,264,649
Other Deposits 20,029,795
Seven Days and
other Bills 899,736

Governint. Debt f 11,015,100
Other Securities 3,984,900
Gold Coin and
Bullion
Silver Bullion

134,107,367
:PARTmENT.
Governmt. Seen-
rities(including
Dead W9ight

Annuity) 012,483,861
Other Securities 21,433 086
Notes 10,861,070
Gold and Silver
Coin

£44,181,288

44,181,288

THE MASSACRE OF FRENCH SUBJECTS

IN CHINA.
(By British Indian Submarine Cable,)

BOMBAY, AUGUST 23.
According to intelligence received here from China by
the last mail, Count de Rochechouart, the French
Minister, had urgently demanded the execution of three
Mandarins and the liberation of many native Christians.
Benkwofaw, the Viceroy, had agreed to the French
Minister's terms, except as regards the execution of one
Mandarin who was his lieutenant. The alternative
offered was the immediate bombardment of Tientsin, but
the final result of the negotiations was not known at the
time of the mail's departure.

DEFEAT OF THE PORTUGUESE EXPEDI-
TION TO ZAMBESI.
(By British Indian Submarine Cable.)
BOMBAY, AUGUST 24.
The Times of India reports that the Portuguese expe-
dition for the re-conquest of Zambesi from the rebel chief
Bonga has been defeated and forced to retreat, leaving its
stores behind.

A RAILWAY BRIDGE ON FIRE.
A bridge on the Waverley route of the North British
Railway which crosses the Esk near Dalkeith was de-
stroyed by fire yesterday. The accident is supposed to
have been caused by ashes falling from au engine on the
woodwork at the top of the, structure. Traffic was
stopped at the spot, and carried round another way by a
loop line.

THE OROPS.—The Chamber of Agriculture Jour-
nal says that an eminent valuer in Berkshire has stated
that after some thirty-five years' practice he has never
valued the crops at so low an average as this year.
Similar statements are made from North Hants and East
Kent.

MR. VINING% BANKRNPTCY.—In the Bank-
ruptcy Court yesterday, Mr. William Shake-
speare Webster, solicitor, of Ely-place, applied to
the Court to vary and alter an order made on the 13th of
July last in the matter of George James Vining,
comedian, and late proprietor of the Princess's Theatre.
Mr. Webster complained that he had been served
with notice of motion to shew cause why he should
not be committed for contempt in not answering
certain questions respecting the Princess's Theatre,
and that the Chief Judge having been appointed
Vice-Chancellor by the Lord Chancellor, the motion
could not be heard, and was adjourned. Upon the
adjournment the Chief Judge refused to commit, but
ordered Mr. Webster to pay the costs of the adjourned
motion. The assignees had since endeavoured to saddle
him with the costs, including counsel's fees, and the
shorthand writer's notes of the first as well as the ad-
journed mot on. His Honour was of opinion that could
not be done, and the application of Mr. Webster was con]
sequently granted.