The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-08-24
FROM EUROPE,

FROM EUROPE.
PARIS, Aug. l6.-Offcial confirmation of grea
victory impatieutIy awaited Large crowds collected
Advces from Strasbourg say that the Prussians seen
inclined to retire. Some shots have been exchanged
The people determined to defend the place to tht
last extremity.
In proceeding of the Corps Legslatif Deputy Kel
Ter said the troops have been fighting three days. NJ
news as to what had been accomplished Corps coulc
not think Of any other matter-the meeting must bt
permanent until the ministry receive reports
Palkao said he could not yet speak of the defea
which the Prussians is said to have sustained; be hac
official dispatches relative to yesterdays events bu
had news from reliable sources that the enemy de
teated several times and was retiring
The Commercial was full of confidence but coulC
not give details. In few days much greater force
will be under Marshal Bazaine the only and true com
mander in chief.
Deputy Fevry SAID the Emperor's address to the
people of Metz creaeda bad effect Speaker inter
rupted by cries of disapproval which drowned the
speakers voice. The Chambers then voted severa
laws for the prosecution of the war
PARIS, Aug. 1.-THE 5 o'clock journal Officiel has
nothing of the great battle.
La Ganuos says important and satisfactory dis
patches have been received but Bazaine insists upon
secrecy.
LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE garrison at Strasbourg made
sorte and driven back with heavy loss of men
and three cannon.
The press made application to the Belgium govern
ment for permission to traverse through Belgium for
England.
The Post says the telegraph liues we're cut i'll the
of the Prussians.
The French are chary of the news but saw 6sLtiu,,
seems to be good for the week, without decisive re-
suit. The French are ready to fight till the end
LONDON, Aug. l7.-Napoeons growing unpopularity
is entirely owing interference with the army instead
of leaving it with military experts
The Times says the French received the finishing
stroke at Metz Battle will be fought at Chalons, when
an Intervention will occur.
FLORENCE Aug. 17.-Italan army increased Ex-
traordnary loan for war purposes negotiated.
LONDON, Aug l7-Blockade being established,
Austria allowed Russia to pass merchandise through
the port of Riga.
MADRID, Aug l7.-Amnesty absolute, all penalties
against political prisoners quashed.
Col. Hays secretary of American legation has gone
to Washington to adjust questions arising from Cuban
situation.
PARIS, Aug l7.-The following official is just bull
etined at the Department of War:
"Just received news from the army which continues
to carry combined after the brilliant
combat of Sunday night Twelve divisions of the
enemy sought to intercept the French march but were
repulsed The Emperor is at Chalons organizing
large force"
The Journal Oficiel publishes notification of the
blockade of German and Prussian ports, commencing
10Th of August Friendly and neutral vessels are al.
lowed ten days to load and depart
PARIS, Aug. 17.-The following is official: Had
serious engagement yesterday, 10th Gravelate,
and gained advantage but lost heavily. Grayelate is
a small town six miles southwest Of Metz, two miles
from Moselle.
LONDON Aug. l7.--Paris journals confess an inabil-
ity to explain the of military events in
OF the confusion in dates and lack OF au
thentic advices.
The King of swedens nephew has joined the ranks
of the French army
1t is rumored that LIE Bouts wife is Prussian and
LeBouf is imprisoned at Vincennes.
The steamer Haswell, from Hamburg for Sunderland,
hove to after second shot from French iron clad
She showed English colors, was boarded and allowed to
proceed.
Prussian loan of forty millions thalers has been
at 63
LONDON, Aug. 7.-Correspondents concur that the
French army entered the last conflict in starving
condition.
A French steamer captured the schooner Pfai
The main body of French is concentrated at Elan.
The Algerian troops will not be recalled The
Garde de Paris demand to be led into active service.
The Russian press is alarmed at the Prlssian sue
cesses.
Prussian loan was unsuccessful.
HAMBURG Aug. l7.-Archbishop Of Paris surrender
ed the schools and other institutions for hospitals
Three thousand beds already placed therein.
from Bazaine just received claims great victory
Frederick Charles and Gen. Steinmetz, between DON
cent and Branvlle.
BERLIN Aug. 1s.-It is pretty certain that the
Prince Royal wounded in of the battles
around Metz
PARIS Aug. ls.-La Presse praises Bazaine for re-
fusng the armstice demanded by the Prussans to bury
the dead. The peasants must bury the dead and the
army continue its work and annhilae the enemy.
Complete victory near.
Thousands of men are working on the defences of
Paris
BERLIN, Aug. 18-The following is official:
POINT AMoussEN, Wednesday evening.
Third corps moved yesterday to the east side of
Metz. Enemy is in retreat to Verdun. Severe fight
ng with four French divisions, and Imperial Guard
md First Corps sustained by the Tenth and detach
meats Eightyeight and Ninety eight commanded by
Frederick Charles. The enemy driven upon
heiz in spite of bis superior numbers after twelve
hours combat. Losses on both sides very heavy.
LONDON, Aug l6.-The French teIegrams give the
ollowing resume of events since Sunday: On that
lay the French engaged the Prussians before Metz,
nficting heavy losses The French then retired on
'erdun.
On Monday the Emperor was at Gioyela,e with co.
100 men. 1t subsequently occurred that while fight.
ng at Longevlle the French constantly fighting
nd retreating, contesting every step.
On Tuesday the Emperor passed through Verdun
nd reached Rheims, where he is remaining.
LONDON, Aug. l8.-Information received frotn Yer
un this Thursday) morning that great battle is pro-
ressing Malatour. Generals Frossard aud Ba-
allie are reported wounded.
LONDON, Aug. 1S.-Telegrams from Bfiey say oh.
tinate struggle occurred Mons la Tour yester-
ay. The wounded of both armies arriving at Briey. |
travellers report vast body of Prussans were thrown
'ack upon the Mosee by the Imperial Garde
Paris apprehending the enemy intended to cut an !
important railroad which would thwart present French
movements, q strong column was dispatched to
;halons and arrived in time 10 prevent mischief
Pierre Bonaparte has gone to Corsica
Journals bitter on Austrian neutrality and say
nth barely 100000 men she might have avenged |
adowa.
English vessels loaded With contraband of war for
russia were captured in the channel. The captain
aid he knew revolution would occur in Paris and
hought the feet would be recalled and therefore took
he risk.
BERLIN, Aug ls.-Gen Bazaine, in attempting to
all back from Metz to Verdun, was attacked by I
be Fifth Corps and compelled to face about The
russians remained firm under the attack of the |
'ourth ArmyCorps, among them the National Garde.
arriving, the French found it impossi