The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-08-13
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PARIs, August ll.-At the battle of Worth
McNshon MAS fifteen hours in the saddle with
ont food. and fiiuted FROM exhaustion and fell
IN a ditch. fortunately he was discovered
aud rcyivSd.
General Donay, when he found that all ws-
lost, sent away all his aids shot his sndiI,
horse, and deliberately walked into the face OF
the RUSSIAN tIe. aud fell almost alone.
a crowd surrounded the Corps Legislatif
to-day, demanding arms. No disorder occurred
inside the hall.
LONDON, August IA New York Herald
cable dispatch says at the battle of Worth all
The French accounts were wholly untrue. Ne.
MHhon WaS utterly ronted. The French abuu.
doned everything and He'd, leaving behind their
killed, wounded and prisoners, numbering
2O,OOO. The same correspondent also denies
accounts of communication being kept III
with Strasburg, and says that that city has
been besieged Ince Monday last and its sur
render demanded. hut refused
Artillery for the Prussians is on the vay
The Crown Prince still pursuing McAInhon.
A cable dispatch to the Tribune from Paris
says runOrs of fresh battles are constantly
hylng about the city. II another reverse uc-
ours the Emperor is gone, confidence will he
destroyed, and the Orleanists or Republic
Will succeed Napoleon.
MADRID, August ll.-An amnesty proclaim.
alton has been published. II includes all
persons guilty of crimes against Government.
ANTWERP, August l2.-Advic.s from the
seat Of war state that great battle is mo-
inentnrily expected. between the great bulk of
both armies .- o.. ..s
BERLIN, August Midnight. The French
wounded are beng forwarded to Sfandon to-
day. Two Thousand two hundred and sixty.
hVe French officers and soldiers were taken in
Saturdays battle aud hive arrived here
The garrison at StraSburg consists OF, only
one rel nent OF foot aui Il small force of tho
National Guard. Suppliesare proportionately
SNORT. ana long siege Is Their, fore impossible
and its capture probably an easy matter.
The First Prnssian Corps is ut Philipsbnry
LoNDoS, August l2.-The Telegraph is an.
thurized To contradict, formally. the report
that the Prince Imperial is in London.
Mcalahon marched out of Sauterne Sunday
night. on one side Of the town, Just ms the
Prnssans were marching in OH the other.
Prussinn accounts say that nothing equals
the destruction Of life nt Worth. II il be-
lieyed that Napoleon was on the held with
Mcaiahon.
The French headquarters are wholly iguor-
ant OF the details OF the battle, but are i'm.
pressed With the belief that il WIS decisive
and important in results.
Theirs IL reported to have said that tho
Empire was ended and y republic inevitable.
letter from Nancy denounces the Emper.
or's bad generaship.
Mediation Is calamity struggling, and was
defeated FOR the lack Of support though mui-
htndes VI Fr,nch troops were at hand and
eager to have him cross the Rhine.
The Russians today arc ut Alsace, to-mor.
row they will lave Lorraine.
The people are desperate. They believe
themselves betrayed. Tho eoldiers clamor
for leaders.
LONDON, August 12--The Bank Of France
suspended specie payment to-day.
-5AN- fE.Nu1sco, august lf.==at II. A. ". 10.
day, gold was l16L,; groenbacks, scarce and
IN demand AZ selling ut 90. =