The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-08-27

Dy the RUSSIAN victory at Mons
LIE Tour. The main body has
been forced TO fall back on Metz
and was brought to a stand by
the corps under Frederick Charles
and Gen. Steinmetz. The road is
open to Chalons to the Grown
Prince, with only Trochu's frag-
ments of McMahon's corps to en-
counter. A decisive event im-
ponds. The Crown Prince, with
three corps, attacked FroiSsard at
Chalons." The dispatch says Ba-
zaine must cut his way through
the German army or capitulate.
Berlin, Aug. 2O.-The Baum has
the following from the King, near
Resonville, Aug. 10, 9p. M: The
French army was attacked today
west of Metz; its position was very
strong, but my command, after a
combat of nine hours, totally rout-
ed the French forces, intercepted
their communication with Paris
and threw them back upon Metz.
Munich, Aug. 19.-Bloody bat
tie between Gravelotte and Re-
sonville, to-day. The French have
been driven back to Metz. All
communication between there and
Paris destroyed.
Brussels, Aug. 2O.-Etaile Beige
announces that the Emperor was
extremely i'll on Wednesday at
Chalons; also intimates his con-
templated abdication.
Paris, Aug. 20.-The Presse es-
Inmates the Prussian loss during
the last three days at 10000.
London, Aug. 20.-A rumor is
current of the sudden death of
Napoleon, of apoplexy, though it
is positively asserted by. some, but
it should be accepted with dis
trust.
Serious disturbance in the de.
partmenG of Verdee-the bigOted
peaSantry believing that the pres
ent war is Lutherans against the
Catholic church, and Protestants
were assailcd relcntlessly.
London, Aug. 20.-It is stated
that more than400,000 Germans
are between the Rhine and Paris.
| The French succededin victauling
Strasbourg. E.
1t is admitted that the crops of
Frederick William suffered severe
ly.
1t is stated that Bazaine had
weakened his forces, while under
fire, to send a regiment to defend
the Emperors person.
Part of the Prussian army have
re-entered Nancy and appointed a
Mayor.
Queen addressed an autograph
letter to the King of Prussia, urg
ing him to accept peace proposals
from France. The Pope writes
MIN TO the same effect.
Invasion from Luxembourg is
considered imminent. Cabinet
summoned to consider intervention
for speedy peace.
! Paris, Aug. 21.-A deputy to
the Corps announced to persons
around the Chamber that the
| Prussians are moving on Paris via
Sauverne.
Brussels, Aug. 21.-Itis believ-
ed that England and Italy are de-
termined to intervene jointly to
save Paris Austrian concurrence
momentarily expected.
Florence, Aug. 22.-Prince Ma
pOleon is here to demand media
alton.
London, Aug. 22.-The French
Minister to England is instructed
to make demands here similar to
Prince NapOleon's at Florence.
New York, Aug. 22.-Paris cor
respondent of the Courier DIES
Etats Unis says: One thing is
certain-the army of the Crown
ncecontiuues to march towards
Paris via Vitry LIE Francois. The
Emperor and McMahon are at
Chalons; meantime, Trochu's meas.
ures indicate that the besiegment
of Paris is imminent.
Yesterday $4,000 guns were dis
tributed. Paris is provisioned fol
eight months.
The Prussians are beseiging
Strasbourg and have diverted the
course of the river I'll to stor
Strasbourg's water.
1t is reported that Bazaine is
absolutely cut off. Mcmahon is
also believed to be surrounded
Provisions have gone forward tc
both armies.