The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-08-11

BERLIN, August 1.-THE French have
been defeated along the entire line, in two
days fighting, and are in retreat on Metz.
and concentrating for the defence of Paris.
| Their losses are immense.
Mcmahon was beaten on the right and
Frossard or the lett.
The Prussians captured four thousand
prisoners, thirty guns, and six metrailleures
from Mcmahon.
BERLIN, Aug, THE following official
dispatches have been received:
MAYENCE, Aug. 6, p. M.-The French were
turned back on their entire line, and COM
menced to retreat towards the interior of
France.
The French had commenced an advance
from Saarbruck, which they had held since
the famous battle of three divisions against
three companies of Prussians, but having
to fall back they burned that rich and I'M
protected town, and in Withdrawing spread
confiagration by throwing hot shot into it.
SAARBRUCK, Aug. 6-7 P. M.-The town of
Saarbruck has just been retaken by the
Prussian corps, under command of General
Steinmetz.
MAYENcE, Aug. Go p. M.-The heads of
the Prussian columns approached the Saar
on the 5th. This morning Gen. kamerS
found the enemy west of Saarbrucken id
strong position in Norm, near Spiehren,
and commenced Immediately to attack
them. Following the sound of the cannon
a portion of the division of BarnakOw and
SGupnagel came up. Gen. Goeben took
command. and after very severe fight the
position occupied by Gen. Frossard was
taken by assault. Gen. Francois and Col.
Reuter- are among the wounded.
MAYENcF, Aug, 10 A.M-Gen Goeben
reports concerning the fight west of Saar-
brucken that many hundreds of prisoners
were taken. From these we gather that the
Frossard corps was engaged. Our force
in the action was four divisions. Night
alone put an end to the fighting. The enc
NV a0yorpd his retreat hV heavy fl of
artillery.
and took command. Gen. Francois is dead.
The loss is heavy on both sides
The number of officers OF the enemy kill
led is especially large.
MAYENCE, August IA A. M.-The Prince
Royal reports, August 9Th, evening: sin the
battle in which we DEBATED Mcmahon, whose
corps had been reinforced by divisions from
the corps of Failly and Canrobert, we have
taken two eagles, six metrailleures, and at
least 400 prisoners. Gen. Baze was wounded.
The loss was great on both Sides"
The general headquarters of the armies is
now stationed at kaiserlantern-
An official dispatch from Berlin, dated the
9Th. via London, says:
The French Emperor has withdrawn his
entire line and is concentrating his troops
for the defence of Paris. His losses have
been enormous.
The PrussiaEs overlook the retreating
French forces early on Saturday morning,
west of Saarbruck, near Spiehren Hills.
The position at which the French endeaY-
ored to make a stand during their retreat
was carried by the Prussians at the point of
the bayonet. This battle Is known as that
of Haganau.
BERLIN, August liking William sends
the following dispatch to the Queen:
"Good news. A great victory has been
won by our Fritz. God be praised for his
mercy. M
I'VE captured four thousand prisoners
thirty guns, two standards, and six metrail-
leures.
s.McMahon, during the fight, was heavily
reinforced from the main army.
from in the morning until Dat night when
the French retreated, leaving the field 70 US.
Our losses were heavy"
FRANCE.
PARIS, August From the French cffi-
cial report we learn that there were reverses
on both wings. Paris is tumulfuous. The
people are maddened ut the defeat.
The Presse of to-day says that on the
Bourse yesterday several persons were ar
rested. AT three O'Clock shouts of bas la
Bourse were uttered by parties exasperated
nc the dissemination Of false news; where
upon an order was given to close the Bonrse.
The crowd became furious and tore up the
ratings Of the enclosure "A force was
brought to bear, and the buildings were
evacuated amid applause from the crowd
ON the place outside.
al judicial inyesti gakion Is row going ON.
La Liberte publishes the following:
slAt one o'clock to-day the bourse Nas In
vaded nv crowd Tnadd8nEd with joy and
enthusiasm. Instnneaneohsiy the windows
IN All the streets near by were hung with
1laas On account Ofa great victory announced
Go have been gained by s1nnal AchLahon-
nurean oil che Commissary Of RolcA VINO