Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-25

The Russian government is on the horns of
dilemma. It is believed that Russia viii
be compelled in self-defense to take part in
| the war. r r- F s..--
1 Violations of Relgic Neutrality.
| PARIS, Aug PA dispatch from Anto-
ma, frontier town of Belgium, is miles
from Luxemburg, says violations of Bel.
gian territory by the Prussians are fre-
quent occurrences. 1t is reported that
| the Prussians attack Belgian soldiers, enter
Belgium and Luxembourg with provisions
for their army and transport their wounded
] through asection of neutral territory. These
acts lead to fear that the position Of Bel
GUM as neutral power viii be compro-
! missed. .. ........ ..--r ...-.
LONDON, Aug. 24.-Ths Chailien, a Bel
gian journal, explains why the Prussians
near the frontier fired on some Belgian
troops, mistaking them for French soldiers.
1t also states that a Prussian detachment
were undoubtedly unawares on Belgian
soil, but they left on receiving warning.
Bureaucracy and Red Tape.
Letters from Paris represent that bu-
| reaucracy and red tape interfere sadly
with every arm of the French service.
The losses of the Saxon troops in the
battle Of the 18th were "a killed and
nearly 1000 wounded, of whom about 175
have since died. E5
Another Engagement ON Sunday.
PARIS, Aug. 24-The Constitutional in
an editorial showing the Improvement Of
the military situation, says it is reported
that there was another engagement on SUM-
day, the 22d, which resulted favorably to
the French. 1t gives no further particu-
lars. ...r.t .----..r
A battalion of sharpshooters passing
through Paris last night created quite an
excitement and enthusiasm among specta-
tors.
The Moral Influence of the War.
The moral tone of the city has vastly
improved. Thsfe is less singing and shout
ing and more volunteering. All the c;i-
zens are providing themselves with arms.
The wounded who return from the field
receive ovations and are treated with every
attention.
Lady of Rank Imprisoned as a
Spy.
1t is rumored that well known lady of
high social position has been arrested on
the charge of conveying information to the
enemy, and imprisoned in Vincennes.
An English surgeon was taken to the
guardhouse yesterday on suspicion of be-
ing spy, but on examination it turned
out that he was attached to the field hos
pital service and was released.
A large number of farmers are bringing
their grain to the government storehouses
HobnObbiag With Italy and Austria
The Minister of Foreign Affairs holds
interview daily with the ambassadors of
Austria and Italy, and so frequent are these
conferences that they have become the sub
ject Of conversation.
Return of an Exile.
MADRID, Aug. 24.--On the return of
Depy from exile yesterday, ne was met at
the station and welcomed by 5000 Repub-
hcans, who accompanied him to his resi-
dence.
The Republicans of Berlin.
A special to the Herald from London,
Aug. "a, says a special dispatch from Berlin
states that great popular movement is on
foot to secure for the Liberal party an in
huential voice IN the settlement of the
terms of peace, and convene the German
Parliament to give the expression of the
German people to whose energy everything
is due.
The Latest-Bazaine m a PrussIan
Net-mcMahOn Burns his Camp
a nd Marches TO his Aid
special to the same from Brussels saws
l did not succeed in reaching Bazaine,
The Prussians are everywhere and guard
ing every pass. AT Ukange, Grand Range
and Richmond, the railroad is cut, and
the way from Montmedy to Thionyille is
equally out of order.
Bazaine is not at Verdun; he is shut up
IN Prussisn net between Metz and the
Grand Range, the river Deere and the road
from Metz.
McMahon left Chalons for Rheims after
burning bis camp, where he left the En-
peror and part Of his troops, and went in
northeastern direction, but cannot as
! certain If it is a movement or reconnois-
ance.
As far as 1 can see thespirit of the troops
is excellent, but never saw before SO much
incompetency and disorder in maneuver-
| ing