The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-08-17

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passed saar Union, Falquamont and Laurentes Stores
of all kinds and railway trains had fallen into the
hands OF the Russians. They had taken small fort
ress at hulzelstein in Vosges which the French had
evacuated. leaving guns and provisions.
| PARIS, Aug. 1.-THE Journal Official has advices
from Metz to 4:3o yesterday evening. Details of the
battle of Fresschwargher still meagre Marshal Nc
Mahon had his horse killed under him. brigade OF
cavalry OF the corps and one division of the
corps of Gen. Faiy arrived on the field at the close
OF the day and covered the retreat The pursuit OF
the enemy was vigorous at first, but soon become a
mere reconnaissance Mcmahon, after being forty.fve
hours in the saddle passed Sunday at ST. Ayerne
which was abandoned on Sunday and occupied by the
Prussians. Some of their advance pickets came up
with our rear guard, but were driven back without
much difficulty.
Only six votes against censure of Olvier's ministry
were cast.
PARIS, Aug. ll.-Great activity at Cherbourg.
A dispatch from Metz says the Prince Imperial is
still there where the Emperor certainly will make
etand. Prince de Joinvle and Due Damale are at
Weisbaden. Count de Paris is in England.
Admiral Rodmerre Lee Denoury will command the
Partisan defences with 5000 cannoniers Left wing of
the army at Savergne.
The Radical journals, ReyeiIe and RanneIl have haen
suppressed.
Last official account of DeGrammoat he was signino
the Belgian neutrality treaty.
LONDON, Aug. 1l.-Bank of England has reduced
its rate to 81 f8c.
The feeble attempts to proclaim republic at Mar.
selllalse and Toulouse easily suppressed
Earl Derby, in public SPEECH strongly urged non
intervention
kilograms from Metz give assurances that Bazaine is
the real commander-in-chief of the French army
Two corps now at Metz, and others under McMahon
AT the battle of Worth the French charged the Prus
slams eleven times Mcmahon was fifteen hours in
the saddle without food. He fell from his horse faint
n nU int O hut
sufficiently recovered to direct the retreat of his scat
tered army on foot, as there was no horses left.
The Council of Brussels voted Victoria thanks for
asserting Belgium neutrality
Banking houses at Antwerp decline to transact
business.
1t is feared Bois de Bologne must be sacrificed to
the defense of Paris
The Pail Mall Gazette reafrms the presence of the
Prince Imperial and the imperial jewels in London
PARIS Aug 1.-THE Senate adopted project of
law tending to the srming of volunteers
Corps Legislatif very stormy. The tumult inter.
rupted business. The President worn out with the
proceedings ceased his efforts to maintain order and
the meeting slowly dispersed.
PARIS, Aug 1.-THE following is the conclusion
of the proceedings in the Corps Legslatif yesterday
Jules Favre said the Cabinet need not meet to de.
eide and need not retard the action of the Chambers
The commission of the Government must report and
we must meet and operate at once
jerome UaVld SAID the Government should make
known its opinion.
Jules Fayre said this chamber must decide
Theirs rose to speak, but could hardly be heard He
advocated immediate reconsideration of the question
and remember said Theirs, how significant it will be
to the nation if you put off deberation. We place
upon you the responsibility.
Minister David replied, You may assume it,
Members of the left asserted this was menace.
Jules Fayre answered Think of the effect of delay
Remember that the Ministry had promised to invade
the territory of the enemy and they are on ours
Here tumult became extreme. Deputy Gambretta
mounted the tribune but could not be heard At last
the Corps became calmer and Gambretta said the |
Minister OF public works has changed the question
he Chamber will vote under wrong impression
Members of the left asked for arms for patriotic DUR
)oses
Minister David-Let US suppose the demand for arms
vas only to trouble public peace; the Chamber must
NOW what it votes for There must be no equivoca-
ion. The Minister replied, "The Government lid not
eek that question" At last it was decided ty vote
# ITO to 70 that the question Of Reorganization of
be National Guard go over until to- morrow.
The President expressed desire to close the meet
e, but Deputy Escatin insisted on a vote that the
hamhers be II permanent session so long as the
ontiupes Chamber, by III to II, refused this.
Favre renewed the agitation by demanding to know
by the state of sege is continued against enemies
thin the city of Paris.
eu,I
russians hold the railroads. The place was sum-
oned to surrender; the comnlandant refused. 1t is
ated that the citadel is scanty provsioned and gar
soned by one regiment and National Guard of the
ace.
MADRID, Aug ll:-Vioent scene occurred between
e President of the Spanish Council and Prim
News of the Prussian victory joyfully received by
e Radicals.
ANTWERP, Aug. r. n9on-Advices from the seat
war state that great battle is momentarily ex-
,cted.
BERLIN, Aug 12.-Twenty-two hundred and sixty I
re French, including the wounded, arrived. The
ounded have been sent to Spandan
LONDON, Aug. l3.-Strasbourg garrison is composed
one regiment on foot and FIVE companies National
lard Supplies in the place in proportion to the
rrison. The capture of Srasbourg will be easy. 1
le first Prussian corps is at Phlipsbourg
PARIS, Aug. l2.-Haulgarron decreed to be in state
seige.
The Lihertie says the Orleans Princes have volpn f
cred.
The Gaulos says Palakao has proposed decree, to
submitted to the Emperor, ordering Germans from c
ench soil within twelve hours. Il
Correspondents returning from the front say they
ere in great danger of being hanged by the people,
10 take all foreigners for Prussians.
LONDON, Aug. l2.--Duke de Chures has permission b
serve in the French army; he claims the right as
enchman. &
Telegraph Is authorized to contradict the report that
e Prince Imperial of France is in London o
The Times OF this morning says the pride of France
wounded and prestige dimmed he who brought this Il
her must suffer for it, q
PARIS, Aug 12.-The Huys publishes letter from e
'martius, Nancy, denying Napoleon's bad General e
p. After detailing the Prussian triumphs SAYS the
ople are desperate the soldiers believed themselves
trayed and are clamorous for leader. u
Theirs is reported to have said "The empire is q
ded. Republic is inevitable. G.
LONDON, Aug. l2.-Luxemburg answered by powers
1t existing guarantees for neutrality are sufficient
Toe Berlin correspondent of the London Times saws
gland declines Won Beusts proposition guaranteeing
gerents against loss of territory because the league
uld not save the North German Confederation or
Use Prussans defeat.
The Orangemen celebrations passing off quietly.
PARIS, Aug. l2.-The journals of Metz publish c.
rshal Mahahon's report to the Emperor. The re- fl
It says the enemy, in greatly superior numbers, be-
1 the attack at O'Clock on Saturday morning. The
It attack was repnlsed. About noon the enemy re- al
ened the contest throwing forward numerous Sharp re
'oers, protected by six guns in commanding posi-. al
a. Masses OF infantry were then brought up at G
lock in the afternoon. Mcmahon was forced to Or ri
retreat, which was effected in good order, enc. Of
g pursuit being without vigor and by means trouble
ne. The Marshal was able to send only partial list G.
the killed and wounded.
dispatch from Metz of August IL, sl5 PM, SAYS M
las raned all day. Army is concentrating around &C
) place. 1t is being revictuaIed and reinforced th
retreat of McMahon and Failly has been accom- sa
hed in excellent order BIZ
iarshal Bazaine is engaged in visiting and inspect gt
the troops.
The report that the Prussans occupy Nancy ia false
circular from the Minister of the Tnteror roor;rao