The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-09-03
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LONDON, Sept. IA special dispatch to the
Standard, dated Thionville, Tuesday morning,
says that the French have just been badly
beaten on the Sedan road. The Prussians en-
tered Carignan. Furious fighting all day We'd
nesday between Antigny and Dozny.
PARIS, Sept. LA Liberte reports that
McMahon has totally destroyed the left wing
and center Of the Prussians, and that their
losses were enormous; the right wing only
being able to retreat i'll comparatively good
order.
Generals Frossard and Bourblki nre report
ed wounded in recent engagement.
Palikao confirms the report that IA detach-
ment of Prussiau cavalry is surrounded in the
forest Of Marine, and their escape is impossi-
bic.
Prince Frederick Charles narrowly escaped
capture near Rheims while on the road in n
carriage but half mile in advance of the
marching column of the French army.
BRUSSELS, Sept. IA cable special to the
New York Herald says fresh battle is re-
ported to have commenced to-day in the di-
rection of Sedan, where Mcmahon occupies n
strong position.
LONDON, Sept. IA cable special to the
Tribune from n correspondent with the First
Prussian Army says: The plan of starving
out Metz has been changed to bombardment.
Heavy artillery is placed in position. Dys-
EMERY and typhus fever are prevalent in Metz.
The water of the Moselle is unwholesomc.
LONDON, September 1.-Prussnn reports
say that Lieut.. Won Schemoff, sent yester-
day, under flag of truce, to summon the
surrender of Verdun, was fred on and his
trumpeter killed.
BRUSSELS, Sept. belgian newspapers
publish the following telegram from BauillOn,
August 81: Fighting commenced this morn
ing at 0 o'clock. The French are said to have
captured 80 guns. No particulars received
A dispatch from Verrens via Berlin, Sept. |,
says McMahon's efforts to rescue Metz were
without effect, on account of his loss sustained
on Tuesday, when he lost 20 guns. French
losses are immense compared with the Prus-
slams.
BRUSSELS, Sept. "A terrible battle was
fought this morning near Mense. The field
was strewn with dead bodies. Villages we're
ulShImeu anu tue lnuhplthntS were Sent 10
camp at BeoerlOr.
PARIS, Sept. 2.--Tho Journal admits Nc
Mahon's defeat on Tuesday, but claims par
tial success Wednesday,
LONDON, Sept. 2-4:30 r. Mt is rumored
that the Emperor died this afternoon, but
particulars are 80 conflicting that the effect is
not marked at the Exchange.
LONDON, Sept. 2.--Tbe following official
dispatch, dated Beoumon, few miles from
Sedan, this day (Sept. p has just been made
public The battle yesterday was very bloody,
and resulted disastrously to the French, who
retreatcd to Meier. The Prussians now oc-
cupy Gercune which lies few miles north
east Of the town of Sedan. Some 10000 of
fcers and soldiers of the French army wero
forced into Belgian territory, whore they we're
required to instantly surrender their arms.
A great number of wounded have also been
admitted 10 Belgium for humanity's sake.
BRUssEts, Sept. 2.Last night the frontier
guard captured, endorsed and disnrmed 200
French troops Oh the EEL Jan territory near
Sedan.