Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-23

IcMahOn Pushing into the VOsges-
The Prussians at ChateIRn Sur
Maine.
PARIS, Aug. 21.-Strong bodies of
troops belonging to McMahon's army are
being pushed in the Vosges.
A Deputy to the Corps Legislatif to-day
announced to the persons collected near
the Cha uber that the Prussians have en-
tered Chatelan Saar Marine. This move
ment would indicate that the Prussians
ae marching on Paris by way of Sc
Zoune.
Trochu's Relations with the Em-
PerOr.
The Presse says Trochu has commenced
an Introduction on the journals ReVellIe,
Raffele and ClOche.
The trial of the rioters of Boulevard
Villette commenced yesterday.
1t is now reported that Prince Napo-
leon has gone 10 Italy on an important
mission. lie passed through here yes
terday.
Gen. Battaile, who was wounded at
GraYellette, is recovering.
The rapidity with which the Govern
ment has accumulated stores Is truly
wonderful, nor does activity diminish.
The stock of ammunition and food Is
hourly increasing.
The GaulOis relates that when the I'm
peror offered to TrOchu the GOvernorshlp
of Paris and the command of the forces
here the latter stipulated he must be free
to act as he thought proper and must be
absolutely uncontrolled.
General the Emperor replied, 81
confide to you the safety of the Capital;
assume command"
The Republican and Democratic jour
nails praise Trochu for his independence
and firmness.
BERLIN, Aug. 81, noon.-It is officially
stated that the only important news re-
ceiYed since the action at Resonville, IS
that the French have withdrawn all then
forces into the Notifications of Metz.
The Battle of the 1sth-Was it "
Prussian victory
PARIS, Aug. 90, midnight.-A specia
to the Times says that at the Ministry oil
the Interior they laugh at the pretended
victory of the Prussians on the 18th, as
claimed in the dispatch of the King OF
Prussia, paraded in the London Times,
and they telegraph the statement OF The
Minister of War in the Chambers to-day,
| declaring that the French won the victory
at the uuarries of JaurmOunt is affirmed
| to be true.
The Battle OF POnI-a-MOussOn.
New York, Aug. 2l.-The following
is a special to the World from Pont
MoussOn, dated Aug. 20, via Luxembourg
witnessed the battle. The Prussiani
won at a fearful cost, the millatreuse do
ing fearful work from the villages, ant
the battlefield is still strewn with dead
From the front l can see the French OF
the MOnpstequin, overlooking Metz iron
the East. Metz is surrounded, and !
looks as if preparations are being mad
by the Prussians for siege.
Gen. Sheridan from the Kings head
quarters witnessed the battle.
The King returned here last night, auC
the Crown Prince visited him to-day
coming from direction which Indicate
his forces as not far from Bar lie Due
Tbs Prussians are building railroad
from Remilly to this point.
| Inc fGGlCn OGuCIdA 4dIOuI wa
wounded and taken prisoner in the las
battle. While passing through this plac
the citizens crowded around him wit
tears, and kissed his hands.
There are rumors of peace negotiations
, caused perhaps by the English Queen
messenger appearing at headquarters.
, The Defense of Paris.
PARIS, Aug. 2l.-In the Corps Legisli
tiff yesterday, Deputies Cambria an
Picard called the attention of the Cover
ment to the necessity of speedily compile
ing the armament of the Garle National
at Paris.
Conner Page also complained of the d.
lay in rearming competent officers for Il
, Garde.
, NJ. Chevereu, Minister of the Interio
? said he could give the most satisfaction
, replies to the suggestions of the member
= On the 10th, there were but 2+,O(
s men needed on the Garde, now there a
s 81, 900, and in few days there would
: so. 900; Cheveren gave other explanation
h of preparations for the defense of Pari
:, which were received with great satisfa
ton.
brilliant Flank Movement.
. The Debates says at the battle of Jau
a mont, referred to by Count Palikao in /
statement yesterday, one French regime