The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-26

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THE FRENCH CAMP AT cHALoss FIRED AND
| u ~ s#H. z: ABANDONED. ..;- 81. t-.... .,,,
LONDON, August 25.-Paris dispatches of
this morning state that the French have set
fire to and destroyed and abandoned the
eficampfneIIt Of Marshal acMafI6n a6 Cha!
Ions Sur, Marine. "a .t-t - .s.&s n-.g I 4,
The Paris correspondent, of the, Times
asserts that Mac Mahon has gone to Rheims,
being unable to encounter the army of the
Crown Prince Of Prussia.
THE RIGHTS OF NEUTRALs.
BERLIN, August 25.--It is announced that
in consequence of the prospective compli-
cations that would ensue from the invasion
OF the neutrality of Belgium and LuXem-
bOurg, the Prussian Government has aban-
doned the idea Of transporting the wounded
of its army by Belgium and Luxembourg
railroad routes. The neutrality of Powers
adjoining Prussia will be strictly observed.
THE LATEST PRUssIAN ADvICEs.
BERLIN, august 25.--Since Tuesday noon
the fortress Of Metz has been completely
surrounded by the Prrlssian armies under
Prince Frederick Charles and General Won
SteinmeZ, whose forces are strongly en-
trenched at all points from which the
French would attempt retreat.
All communication between Thionylle
and Metz is still interrupted, and any move
ment of French troops from their present
position would result in their destruction.
LONDON, August 25.-Dispatches from
Paris state that the whole of MacMahon's
army left Rheims on Monday. Marshal
Mac Mahen stated upon his departure that he
preferred to leave the road to Paris open
to the Prussians rather than abandon nu-
cleus for his forces, and assume the respon-
sibility Of not going to help Bazaine eXtri-
cate himself from his embarrassing situa-
ton at Metz.
The garrison at Metz is evidently reserv-
ing it's strength and awaiting Il movement
from the direction Of MacMahon's COM
mand. Up to noon yesterday they had
made no attempt to sally from the fortress.
MORE EXCITING SCENES IN THE CORPS LEG1s-
LATIF.
LONDON, August 25.-Paris papers de-
scribe another exciting session of the Corps
Legislatif yesterday. The discussion was
upon the proposition offered a few days
caused excited debate. 1t was in regard to
the Committee for National Defence.
Jules Favre, in most forcible appeal, at
tributed the misfortunes with which France
now suffers to the fatal leadership to which
she has been submitted. The Chambers
ought to say if it is for 4 dynasty that
France should fight
These remarks were received by manifes-
tatiOnS of dissent.
NJ. Buffet arose in reply to Deputy Favre.
He said that the only question now under
Il -, Nhn,,, la.c he
driving of strangers from our country.
Upon Il division, the motion of NJ. Rear.
| try TO add members to the Committee OF
| National Defence was rejected-noes, 20G
ayes, Al.
GERMAN REFUGEES FROM FRANCE.
BRUSSELS, August 25.-EnormOuS trains
| filled with German fugitives from France,
organized under the protection of the
United States Minister (Mr. Washburne)
are arriving daily. A large proportion Of
these people have been expelled by the
French authorities, and others through the
| unfriendlinc>s of the French inhabitants.
The Belgian frontier towards the French
| boundary is overrun with thousands OF
French families who are seeking refuge
| from the cOmbatants.
a large force of Belgian troops has been
placed upon the frontier to maintain order,
| The restitution of these poor refugees i:
terrible and their sltferings truly heart.
rending. '-..'
- NIGHT DISPATCHES.
.,..--. Political. - ...~
COLUMBUS, ONO, August 25.-H0n. IL. j
Jewett, the Democratic nominee for Con
gress from this district, has signitied his &C
| ccptance. .:F:;r';
LEXINGTON, KY, August 25.-The Re
publican Convention Of the seventh dis
trct met yesterday, and nominated William
Resolutions denouncing the Democratic
Legislature for the defeat Of the Cincinnati
and Southern railway were adopted.
CAMBRIDGE, MASS, August 25.-The De-
mocratic Convention for the sixth district
met and nominated r. Il. Chambers, OF
Belmont county, for Congress. 800, !
PORTSMOUTH, OHIO, August 25.-The
| Democratic Convention for the eleventh
district has nominated Hon. Ralph Leite
for Congress.
SENSATIONAL WAR NEWS VIA NEW YORK.
New York, August PA cable telegram
| to the Evening Post from London says
"Paris is utterly without news from the
seat of war. ..s..,...., -, 49,
"The entertainments about: Metz are
completed. :.;-.r-.1 .fra = ti: f55;t -:
- ..it is believed that a deputatiQl Of the
Corps Legislatif has: gone TO the: emperor
to urge his abdication..s...Ef Z ':.;s.T
"ghe Corps Legislatif. is now permai-
nently guarded by troops. = s: :
"It is believed that the announce
Of provisional government is imminent:
t""The London Times again authorita.
lively denies that Queen Victoria has had
any correspondence with anybody. on the
subject of mediation,' on, that Gladstone Is
fearful of Prussia becoming to strong"
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