The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-26
gone forward at quick step, having resolutey en-
tered on its march to Paris.
ENGLISH REPORTS.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO The HERALD.


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SPECIAL TELEGRAM 70 THE HERALD.
Prussian Strategy Regarding Metz-No Hurry
to acknowledgements Of the Army Of the
Crown Prince-StOek Exchange RumOr OF
the Defeat Of the Crown Prince.
LONDON, August 25--7 r. NJ.
Many reports from the Continent were in circua-
ton In the city during the forenoon and early part
OF the afternoon. Giving these rumors and the as
sertions which accompanied as definite shape as
possible and In the absence OF Official news from
the armtes may say that 1t is generally believed
here that the Prussian armies are not In any hurry
TO attack Paris.
The Germans will, It is said, wait for the reduc-
ton OF Metz and the destruction of Bazaines army
leaving the work Of cutting OF the French field
communication with Parts to the Crown Prince OF
Prussia.
The Crown Prince will also have the duty OF watch
Ing Ma Mahon's army and OF checking any for
ward French movement which may be undertaken
for the relief OF Metz 1t is believed very generally
lat the Prusstan army Is quite strong enough to
oisye> ard any reinforcement Of AacAahon's army
nv ,br, n W levies of France
rhera .vas "a excitement prevailing In the city
during heaften Don. caused by the circulation OF
rumor on the stool. exchange TO the ehect thas 'he
army OF the Crown Prip>eo' fruss'a Ia" oocn ue.
feated by the French 9uo,s under command OF
MacMahon. =,
The report was unreliable NJ nfs> IL nas NV oeou
conf med at this hour. =,
Prince Felix Salm-Salp, distinguished for HIS ser
vices In the American and Mexican wars, was A''eo
in the battle of the 18th, at Graveiotte. He was \
major in the Fourth regiment OF Prussian Grena-
diers of the Guard, ard fell at the head OF hts Men
The Pope repeats hi9 denial OF the story that he
congratulated Prussia on her success in the neld.
Meetings have been held in Liverpool, Coventry
and other places TO raise funds for the wounded.
Newspaper correspondents have been dismissed
from the Prussian headquarters.
The Emperor Napoleon has declined the services
Of 500 Irish anxares rendered by James Stephens.
French kilograms to London occupy from twelve
to thirtyslx hours in the transmission.
1t Is said that French iron-clad towed two prizes
into CherbOurg on Tuesday.
The Prussian ship viliaden has been captured by .
French man.of-war ana taken into SYRIA.
The London Post expresses satisfaction that the
war Is localized and that the scene of devastation
cannot now be greatly enlarged
The London Times says until the russians learn
that the Alsatlans hate the Germans, ana France
learns that the present invasion OF her territory is
not made IN the spirit, rs the Duke Of Brunswicks,
fourscorc years ago, peace Will be dinncult, IL not
impossible.
PrussiHn Dispatches from Metz-Chul0n
Evacuated by the Frcnch-French Hopes of
Hazsiuc-The Prussiuns Very Activc-Mac.
Nation to Protect Parls-Eugenic in Grief
Nothing Decisive from the Eront-BeIgian
Neutrality-suspicious. FOgs Over the Battle
Fieids-Prcn,ier Gladstone Does Not Give
an Op.nion--Queen Victoria Won't Abdicate.
LONDON, August 25-S =. NJ
special despatch from Berlin says that since last
Tuesday Metz has been completely surrounded by
strongly intrenched force Of Prussians.
No attempt at sally had been made up to noon
yesterday.
Tue following official despatch from Berlin was re-
ceived during the afternoon in this city,
The government has received a despatch, dated
Barbecue last evening" to the effect that Chaions
has been evacuated 10y the French and that the
Prnssian column is west OF Chalons, advancing Ia
pidy.
The preparations for the siege Of Metz seem for
midable. The intrenchments proceed with great
activity.
The Paris papers are persuading themselves that
Marshal BaZalne Is realizing deep laid strategy
1t is reported here that the whole OF MacMahon's
army left Rheims on Monday.
Its believed that the Grown Prince VIII join the
armies in front OF Metz.
There are strong derachments Of Prussians at
Chaumont and Brienne.
The garrison OF Tout made a sortie yesterday and
700 Prusslans killed and wounded In the action
that followed.
The entire command OF Marshal MacMahon left
Rheims on Monday, hoping to protect Paris.
Prussian scouting parties are near Chaons and
Troycs
Montmedy advces to the 23d (Tuesday) mention
nothing whatever OF Bazaines junction with Mac
Mahon.
BaZaine's report finds no credit.
The Paris Committee OF Defence has given an
order for the destruction of the crops and food IN the
Departments Of Marne and Seine as the Prussians
approach
The Empress Eugene Is still ut the Tuileries hap.
less and detected It Is said she has become very
unpopular on account or her religious bigotry.
The Bank OF England has reduced Its rate OF dis.
count to four per cent.
Paris was utterly without news from the seat OF
war at two p. NJ. to-day.
The intrenchments around Metz are completed.
1t is believed that deputaton of the Corps Legis.
tatif has gone The Emperor TO demand his abdica.
lion.
The Corps LegislatiI Is now permanently guarded
by troops
The announcement OF the organization Of pro.
yslonal government for France is Imminent.
quarter OF million OF fac sintles OF the Bene
det secret treaty have been sold here the war
began.
The French stories OF the Prussans having passed
the Belgian frontier, or transported their dead and
wounded through that country, untrue. When
the questian was preached by Prussia Belgium was
inclined to yield on the ground OF humanity, but
finally declined.
Strasbourg Is well defended. According to the
7elegrapNs correspondent the defensive fire had
destroyed all property within range OF the guns.
The French armies are now well supplied with
provisions Of all kinds.
Paris letters say that the great fear OF the Prus.
slams Is that some success Of the French army may
enable the Emperor TO regain Paris.
The correspondents OF the London newspapers
concur that the French authorities will only treat
tor neacn heYOnd the Rhine.