Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-08-29

The European War.
THE PRUSSIANS CLAIM A VIC.
TORY AT ST0NAY.
General Rejoicing at
Berlin.
PARIS ANTICIPATING AN
EARLY SIEGE.
All Germans Ordered to Quit
the City i'm Three Days.
THE PRUSSIAN ATTACK ON EP-
ERNAY REPULSED.

BERLIN, August u. - Thionvllle is
completely invested by the Prussians.
The garrison cannot effect any commu-
nication with the exterior, and will prob
ably be compelled to surrender through
necessity.
The following dispatches have been
received by the Minister of War, report
ing that great battle was fought in the
neighborhood of Stenay, northwest OF
Montmedy, which is said to have termi-
mated in victory to the Prussians. The
advices are fully confrmatory of the first
report that such an engagement had
taken place.
The following is the official report of
the battle at Stenay yesterday,
That part Of the Grown Princes army
which has been moving northwardly from
Vernsiers to assail McMahon's flank upon
the Asyne attacked Mcmahon upon this
line. A portion of the army of Prince
Frederick Charles co-operated with the
Crown Princes divisions in assaulting
the French. 1t is rumored that McMa-
hon was unable to combat the furious
assault upon his lines, and that he was
defeated.
Yesterday was joyful day in Berlin.
1t was signalized by the public entrance
and reception of the captured ordnance
and colors of the French troops in the
late brilliant operations against McMa-
hon. The trophies, comprising four mi
traleuse, twenty-three cannon Of various
caliber and one standard, were received
at the station and conducted through the
streets amidst general rejoicing.
PARIS, August 29.-The committee of
defense are adopting extreme measures
in anticipation of an early siege. Gen
eral Trochu, in his capacity as Military
Governor of the city, has issued pro-
clamation commanding all Germans to
quit the city in three days.
LONDON, August 29.-The correspond
ent of the Times from Berlin says that
the German army, which is marching on
Paris, VIII soon be reinforced by the
Fourth corps d'armie, under command
of the Crown Prince of Saxony, which is
formed, and when reinforced by this
powerful contingent, the enormous
Prussian army will continue its march
to Paris 100000 strong.
LONDON, August 2S.-Accounts from
French sources of information state that
the National Guard is conducting the
defense at Epernay against the advanced
forces of the Crown Prince of Prussia.
The Prussians have already made Wig
orous attack, which has been repulsed
by the National Guard. The Guard is
terrifying the town, expecting a further
assault.
Additional information has also been
received relative to the conduct of the
siege Of Strasburg. The Prussians main
tain an incessant cannonade, which has
done great damage to property in stras-
burg. The garrison had made another sue
cessful sortie beyond their fortified works,
and had driven back the advanced out
posts of the Prussians, besides effecting
the capture Of convoy of cattle and
ammunition while being escorted to the
camp Of the besieging troops. The
French sallying party had returned,
without serious loss, to their position
within the fortress, bringing with them
their prizes. There we're great demon
STATIONS Of joy within Strasburg at
this success. The exploit had lent re-
newed confidence to the beleagured in
habitants. Encouraged by the bold de-
termination Of the command, all the
able-bodied inhabitants of Strasburg
have enrolled themselves in the ranks Of
the defenders.
POST-A-MoEssoy, August %. = The
small fortress of Vitry capitulated on
Friday to Prussian brigade Of the army
of the Crown Prince. Sixteen cannon
were found on the ramparts and captured
1t was discovered that portion Of the I
garrison, consisting of two battaions
Of the Garde Mobile, had effected
their escape prior to the surrender