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New York, Aug. %.
nj. Gallairdet tclographs from Paris
last evening that in spite of the or
ders given BY tho commander OF the
onemy's army, the Prussian invasion
of 1870 surpasses in horror the recol-
lections of that of 1914. At the war
department. accounts are received
from all sides of pillagc, devastation,
and of summary executions caused
by the resistance Of tho peasants to
the invasion of their homes. The
Prdssians voncede to them no rights
of defense. The u hlans have oil COM
mitted depredations only worthy OF
tho Cossacks OF other days.
Little Ia said about the Emperor
and with good reason. Deeds not re.
elimination are enough. 1t will be
time enough h eroafter to demand an
account from him who was the origin
Of our first disasters.
The Empress shows a most noble
devotion to the wounded, and every
day visits the hospitals aud extends
care and consolation to victims Of
war. All the ladies Of rank and high
in social standing initiate her exam.
pie. There are unfortunately some
exceptions to this noble conduct.
London, August q.
On Thursday eve., the headquar.
ters Of the Prussian Army were at
Bar le Duo. The advance had
reached q point about midway be.
tween Chalons and Epernay. The
march on Paris was to be conducted
leisurly by the Prnssians as no fur.
ther opposition was anticipated.
There is authority for saying that
the Qualifications of Paris, unless
manned by at least 100000 men, are
worthless.
According to French report
Lunneville is so filed up with the
Prussian wounded that some 5000 oil
them are yet left unsheltered in the
streets. 80 So
London, August 26.
Bourgcs, tho Capital City of the
department of Cheer is terrifying
II is said that tho Emperor and
members of the Senate and Corp.
Legislatif If will go there.
The right wing ofthe French army
has already taken that direction.
4 Tho junction of Bazaine with Nj
Mahon has not yet been effected.
The Prince Royal Of Prussia hat
issued a proclamation to the people
of France, wherein he says tina
Prussia makes war against tho Emp
error and not against the people o
France. The people hayo nothin.
whatever to fear. Tho Prince an
nounces his purpose to Instant.
restore the lines Of travel which hav
been interrupted or destroyed b,
army movements, so that labor ant
commerce may everywhere be re
sumed.
l All of tho French officials hav
boon requested to remain at thei
posts, and their personal safety j
guaranteed. Tho Prince farthe
says that only surplus food will b
j taken for German troops, and tina
only which is not required by tn
peaceful French.
Paris, Aug. 26-Midnight.
The following news was made put
lie at tho Office of the Minister of tn
Interior:
The Prussians arc passing throng
Nancy, and going towards Chalons
The siege of Toul has been aban
doned.
Paris, Aug. 81.
j is reported that tho Government
is r.. pairing a note to be addresse
to !. representatives abroad armour
cling that France will prosecute tn
) war to the last extremity, and n
proposal looking to peace will DO on
tcrtained 80 long rs the enemy is O.
French soil.
lie Presse afiirms that the forces G
tho Prussian General Steinmetz hav
been cut off from Prince FredericI
Charles army and driven off to tn
northward, and the Prussians hav
been decidedly checked at Mezierel
Paris, Aug. q.
Tho morning journals persist il
the statement that there has boon
serious engagement within the pas
few days, resulting in favor of tn
French.
The approach Of the prussians o
; Paris creates q most intense excite
ment.
Dispatches received from variou
provinces announce an Immense in
crease in volunteering to defend tn
Capital.
4 The Journal DIES Debates and Seicl
in an editorial today, both asser
there is now here but one one sent
ment-that of National defence.
i Des Debates says the attitude c
the Senate and Corps Legislatif prov
that before the enemy thcre will b
no parties. Deputy Keratry himsel
moved political truce.
New York, Aug. 81.
A special dispatch to the Telegram
dated Paris, Aug. ~, says: Six wagol
loads of Prussian prisoners, captures
in the recent engagements, reache
Lille to-day.
/ Great disturbances prevail in tn
invading army. Tho Prussian soldier
quarrel with those from Bavaria an
Wurtemburg,and it has been foun
necessary to place them in separat
CAMPS. A somewhat similar spiri
prevails in Berlin, where several scr
GUS riots have occurred. Bismark
z house was attacked.
4 Ex-Queen Isabella has given
place in Paris for tho use of tn
wounded.
The typus fever is now raging i
the Prussian army.
Paris, August q.
The following official news is ful
nished by the Minister Of the Inter
or today. A force Of PRUSSIA
cavalry has been seen at Arcis su
Aubc. Yesterday detachment {
Uhlans attacked the railroad depo
at Eperany, while othors of the mai
army enclosed the town. Som
soldiers of tho National guard a,
tackled and repulsod them, killing Ii
y A strong column of Prussian artil
} cry has entered Chalons.
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