The New York herald., 1870-08-19
Naval Engagement in the
Baltic.
"A Yrussian Squadron Retires from
the French Iron-clads.
ireland .JnDilant Over
French Victories.
FRENCH REPORTS.


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The Battles GEAR NIetz-A Large Force En-
xased-Heavy Losses Of the Prussiaus--
Weak Operations Of the Germans In From,
Of strasbo urg-General Frossard Wounded
The Garrison OF Paris Busily Employed
Marshal Bazainc and the Telegraphs-Nava
ODerations-CIaim Of n Victory Over Prince
Frederick Charles-F1sht Of the Ex.Pre-
nlsK--.rhs Rsveases Checked-frussian Rc.
pulse Along the Line.
PARIS, August 1916 P. NJ.
The different battles around Metz were fought by
the troops OF the Third and Fourth corps.
About forty thousand French troops were en-
gagged.
The Prussan loss was very great, and is com.
puted at twenty thousand
The French loss is comparatively small, owing to
the aid Afforded by the cannon OF the adjacent fort
resses.
The investment Of Strasbourg is so slack that
garrison. Provisions have also been carried there
without attempt at capture. A paymaster Of the
French army left there with large amount OF
treasure without any hindrance whatever.
II would seem that as the Prussians have no siege
trains they have given up the idea of regular siege
Of Strasbourg.
Having attacked Phalsbourg unsuccessfully the
Prussans have retired six kilometres to the vale J
OF DOrsenheine to assure their communications.
1t is pretty certain that the Prince Royal OF Prus.
An Official despatch from Marshal Bazaine, just
received claims great victory over Prince Frede.
rick Charles and General stenmetz between Dom
court and vionvlle.
The French government represents that the pre-
yous reverses of the army have been fully checked
and that the attempts Of the enemy to interfere
with the concentration OF the corps at Chaons have
been completely repulsed.
Io ysGsTsa $..s. - .-,:Hr,n rr,,,no y, ,,,o,u
ton received from Its private sources
The army under Marshal Bazaine. resting upon
one OF the strongest places in the world, occupied
near Metz position which enabled it to check the
enemy and gain precious time. The Prussiaus de-
cided to turn Metz; but Bazaine knew their inten-
ton and crossed the MOsele in several places at the
lQ.
lie knew that he must soon meet the enemy
and was prepared. BY crossing the Moseile the
French intended to fall back on Chalons, but the
Prussans endeavored to cut the French line. Four
times they attacked and were repulsed with great
loss. The army of Bazaine continued its march, and
may be considered as certain to make q junction
with the troops Of MacMahon and Trochu. This re.
suit the Prusslans have not been able to prevent,
and 1t changes the situation vastly. Bazalne Will
then be at the head Of larger logGes than those op
posed to him, and when he wishes may assume the
offensive This view of AFFAIRS Is based on inlOrma-
lion from the scene OF hostilities dated Tuesday,
the 10th.
In the serious engagements which occurred Tues.
day, near Gravillote, the French held their ground
but suffered heavy losses.
private despatch dated Thionvnle, Monday, four
J.. NJ, says
me cannonading OF the Prussians commenced at
'nree O'Clock, and lasts yet. Many OF the enemy
nave oeen placed hors de combat.
IL was rumored this morning that demopstra.
ZION "ou!d De made around the Han of the Corps
Lfgislatf about two O'CLOCK r. M
The Ga"iois says encouraging dispatches hav.
been received from Marshal Bazaine but ,bev ,ns,
be kept secret as yet to prevent any hints Of rho
Aarshals plans from reaching the enemy.
The Figaro newspaper) proposes the prese ptation
Of sword Of honor to Marshal MscMahon, and the