Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-08-17

PARIS, August l0.-ln the corps Legs
latif to-day the project of Deputy Caratry
for calling under arms all unmarried men of
the classes of 1859 to 1864, inclusive, was
extended to embrace all men from the ages
Of twenty and thirty five who are not mar
ried and not already members of the Garde
Mobile. The project armament presented
by the Government was adopted, with the
additions of the proposition offered by Cara
try as previously amended, and with the
further special article voting the thanks
of the Corp. Legislatif to the army, which
merits much from the nation. A credit OF
four millions francs for the families of the
Garde Mobile was increased to twenty five
million.
General Count Palikao announced the
formation of a new Ministry and read the
names as follows: Count Palikao, Minis
ter of War; De la Tour D'fuvergne, Minis
ter of Foreign Affair.; Henri Chevreon,
Minister of Interior; Grand Perret, Minis
ter of Justice De Genouily, Minister of
Marine; Pierre Magne, Minister Of Finan-
ces; Jerome David, Minister of Public
Works; Jules Brame, Minister of Public
Instruction Clement Duvernois, Minister
of Commerce Bus,on Billault, President
of Council of State
The conviction here in the clubs and
among the people i. that the rule of the Bo-
naparte dynasty is over and the restoration
of the House of Orleans i. anticipated. The
Count of Paris is now in England.
The rights of citizens TO be respected by
| the Prussians armies in their advance into
French territory.
THE PRUssIANS ADVANCING.
PARIS, August 2.-Communication with
Strasburg is interrupted. The city is in
vested by strong Prussian fsrce. The
Prussian armies are penetrating France in
three great divisions-by Forbach and Metz,
by Wei.senburg, and by Mulhausen. One
division crossed the Vosgas on its way to
Nancy. The Prussians cut the telegraph
and railroad between Strasburg and Leverne
Leverne is the key of Vosgas and eastern
gateway of France This in possession of
the Prussians there is no obstacle in the
way of their advance
CAPITULATIoN OF sTRAsBURG.
LONDON, August l3-Reports from
Carlsruhe this morning announce the capi-
tuation of Stra.burg after short lombard
ment The French claimed that Stra.burg
was thoroughly prepared for seige-that
they had 400 cannon mounted aud a garri
son of IL 900 men, be ides some National
Guards. This is hardly probable or its sur
render would have been prolonged
FIGHTING AT METZ.
LONDON, August l5.-Sharp fighting
took place in front of Metz yesterday. A
considerable Prussian force advanced into
the environs of the city as accommodating
party to discover whether the reported evac-
uation by the French was true They were
met by sharp fire from the batteries and
forced to retire.
Reintorcemcnts for the French, both in
men and stores are constantly arriving 1t
would appear that the Pru.sian advance
received decided check at this place, and
great battle will probably ensue.
the Emperor visited the various camps, and
that the troops we're in fine condition.
METZ, August "A body of the enemy
came near Fronard. station on the Pari.
and Strasburg railway, this morning. They
were attacked and driven off and their com
mander taken prisoner. Our cavalry French)
made brilliant dash in the direction of the
river Nisel. The enemys cavalry pcnetra-
ted far into the country, but the army i.
making no forward movements.
ANOTHER BATTLE.
Dispatches from Berlin and Paris, an
nounce an engagement at Metz on the l4th.
The fight last from four to six hours Both
parties claim the victory, with the chances
in favor of the Prussians The Prussians
being the attacking party, may have been
repulsed, as the Notifications are very strong.
The Ftench still hold Stra.burg. notwith-