The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-08-19

LONDON, August 15--2 P. M.--The
Queen Of Prussia TO day received the fol-
lowing dispatch, dated in the vicinity Of
Metz, Sunday evening: A victorious COM
bat occurred near Metz, to-day, the
troops Of the 1st and 7th corps partici-
pn,ing. / hasten to the scene of conflict.
(SigDcd) WILLIAM.
PARIS, Aug. 15.--An official dispatch
states that the corps Of Gems. Lad.
mirault and UExsa were engaged in a
combat at Metz yesterday. Marshal Ba,
zaine was present. The enemy were re-
pulsed after four hours fighting. The
details Of the battle are not yet received.
Pcrc Hyacinthe has volunteered as a
private in rcgimedt raised for the dc.
icnse of Paris.
LONDON, Aug. ia dispatch from
Forbach says, the French, while retreat
ing to the West Of Mosclle, were attacked
by the Prussinnz under Gen. Stcinmctz'
command. The French were thrown
into confusion, but made a gallant stand.
They were routed by the Prussians.--
The Slaughter was great.
A despatch from Carslube says the
Prussians now occupy Mulhauscn and
Saar. One hundred thousand Landwher
are crossing the frontiers.
The Prussians place administrative Of.
fcials in every captured French village.
LONDON, Aug. 15.--1t is is reported
that the retreat OF the French from Chal-
ons was to avoid battle, aud published
kilograms TO that effect seem intended TO
mislead our special correspondent at
Challous, who is French officer and can.
not be deceived about the movements Of
the army. He wrote on Friday that all
were being pushed forward to Metz.
Twenty peasents were shot by order of
a court martial, for mutlilating and mur-
dering the wounded.
NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-Thc WoriFs
London special correspondent telegraphs
that the position of the French is most
critical, and it is doubted if they can re-
lievc themselves. The Prussian army is
believed to be million strong.
LONDON, Aug. 15s-A successful meet
ing was held yesterday by tie English
volunteer artillery. There was much en-
thusiasm. The British army is rapidly
recruiting, aud at clubs and elsewhere
the feeling is hourly gaining ground that
Europe is in danger from the military
prepondcrance of Germany, aud England
must be prepared TO MAINTAIN her tradi-
tionnl policy Of keeping the North Sea
out of the centre of any prcponderancc oi
any military power whafe,er.
BERLIN, Aug. l5.-Thc following ad.
ditionaI particulars OF the second battle
near Metz were received last night: Sun
day The first and seventh Prussian
army corps vigorously attacked the
French forces under the walls Of Metz. san
guiha y conflict epsuci The French were driver
within the city with loss of { 200 men. On ih.
same day grand reconnaissance, led by Kint
| William in psTson, maintained itself some hour
| within two miles Of the French defencer. wifhou
an effort the part of the French to disiodg,
;lcm. This fact shows the ui.-- .ass..,x,,xa,,e,
%. ,n- french.
Sgw Yomg. Aug. IG.-I2I5 p. M.--The follow
ing Is received, dated al seseiDc, August 10: For
tress Aarsailr. n small town n little norihcas; o.
Nancy, has been captured by a body Of BarariaI
troops. after short bonbarimcnt. Sixty cannot
were captured. The Bavarians have been sup
Piled with nee'iic guns 1t is feared in Paris tha
MeAahon's corps NJ .nd around Sta usiJoug Is en-
| tirly cut or.
PAniK. Aug. l6-The following Is from Frenci
official bulletins: The Prussians arc not In an
great force before strau.borrg The town &
Bitctr .till holds ont against the enemy Th
railroad bridge at Taigeheim. The line between
stransbourg and Easlc, has been destroyed by tn
enemy.
Nrw YonK. Aug. 16.-4i5 p. u.-Rumorz ar
aaoat Of great battle in France, wherein th
French said 10 be routed.
There is = growing bitter feeling Of hostility b
Nar "le''n and the Empress, and cries Of viva l
Republic arr heard FROM all classes. The Em
! urr1 Ia ted Teiee a