New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-14
DETAILS OF BATTLEs
CORRESPONDENT AssAnED BY A MOB
Italy and Austria Not Aiding France
NORTH PACIFIC RAILROAD PROGRESS

LONDON, August 1.-THE Tines cores
! pOndent at Paris reports particulars of the
engagement at Saarbruck. The Second
French Corps of 10000, under Froissard,
was suddenly confronted by 10000 Prus-
sians who suddenly emerged from the
woods IN their front, and opened terrific
fire. Froissard advanced boldly to the
assault, and with a remarkable show of
valOr nearly gained the woods, but from
that cover the Prussians massed their force,
which was directed so as to rake the ad-
vancing columns from several points, and
compelled them TO return. The French
heroically rallied, and again and again ad-
vanced close to the woods with desperate
impetuOsity, but the fire Of the Prussians
literally moved them down, and strewed
the field thickly with dead and wounded
The FrOissard troops were fearful!y deci-
mated, and loud complaints were heard
in the camps Of the incapacity of. their
leaders.
The Times correspondent has been
ordered by the French military authorities
to return to Paris, in accordance with in
structions. He started but while en- route
he was assailed by furious mob in a vii
lage, dragged through the streets, and
denounced as Prussian spy. His life was
in jeopardy, but the Mayor of FOrdham in
terfered, and finally succeeded in rescuing
him.
The French Mediterranean squadron left
Brest on the afternoon of Sunday last The
commander carrying sealed orders.
Latest Prussian advices state that the
French were falling back, harrassed by the
cavalry of the Prussians, and had left Fal-
quomont and Lisetang. A large amount of
supplies were taken in addition to those
already mentioned. 1t is also reported that
the French have evacuated Hutzelstein, a
small fortress north of the EOsges, leaving
their guns behind.
PARIS, August 10, via London, August IL.
Last night there was great activity in the
embarkatiOn of troops for the Baltic.
The Austrian Minister here is authorized
to deny the report that Italy and Austria
are sending troops to save Napoleon.
The army Of the Rhine has been formed
into two corps. The largest is massed at
Metz, under the immediate command of Ba-
Zaine. The smaller is commanded by Nc
MahOn. The Emperor retains chief COM
mand but Bazaine directs the movements
and has virtual control of the army
BERLIN, August 1l.-Oficial Prussian ad-
vices from Saarbruck state that the French
are rapidly retreating toward the Moselle
at all points. The Prussian cavalry, which
is closely pursuing, has crossed the line of
Saar, Walden, Grand Fisquive, Faulguern-
hon and Ferristamp, towns in the depart
ment of the MOselle.
CHICAGO, August Il.-French circles here
are excited about quarrel which has arisen
between NJ. Carry, French Consul in this
city. and NJ. Gueronlt, editor LAmerique
published here. The Consul is
an lmperialist, and the paper is the organ of
the French Liberals. NJ. Gueroult was in
vited to attend meeting to aid France, but
did not respond satisfactorily, and the Con-
sui meeting him in a saloon, charged
him with being Prussian editor. He re-
sponded that nobody but fool could say
that: and after further words he called one
of the Consuls friends coward Some
think duel will grow out of the contro-
versy.
The treasurer of the Board of Public
Works has been shut in a private room.
daily. for weeks signing three million dol
lars worth of city bonds for public improve
ments, in order to have them issued before
the eighth OF August, when the new State
takes effect. as they would not
otherwise be valid There We're between
$4,000 or $4,000 in bOnds having forty cou-
pons requiring his signature one hundred
md seventy thousand times.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, August ll.-Grading is
very rapidly on the North Pa
'itic Railroad, there being nearly thirty
niles of the road bed ready for ties. The |
rack laying will begin early next week, |
md will be pushed forward as fast as the |
ron is received. Governor Smith. of Ver- |
mont. and the President of the road and |
PARTY are expected to witness the laying of |
he first rail. There are three thousand |
men at work ON the grade within few
niles of the junction. 1t is the intention |
II the contractors to push the work through !
o Red river before the first of June next.
CINCINNATI, August l1.-Emma H. Jones, |
N orphan. recently an inmate of the Or
'han Asylum here is declared the heir of |
100000, by the death of her grandfather. |
lie was supposed to be resident of Indi-
ma. but her whereabouts is unknown.