The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-08

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st the same time covering the road to Nancy. The
corps Of General Frossard which suffered severely
Is taking energetic measures for defence The Major
General Is II the front.
GENERAL HEADQUARTERS, |
METZ, August I'll A. M
The concentration Of the troops continues without
obstacle. All active hostiities seem to have ceased.
During the fight yesterday the Prusslans nred upon
the ambulances at Forbach and set IRE to the
town.
The Third corps was engaged at Forbach, sup
ported by only two divisions from other corps The
corps OF Generals Admiraut ana Failly were not in
the fight.
The combat commenced at one o'clock and at
first appeared to be OF little Importance But soon
large masses OF troops hidden in the woods at
tempted to turn our position. At i've O'Clock
the Prusslans appeared as II they had
been repulsed and had given up the
attack; but a fresh corps arriving TO the
assistance Of the Prussians, from werden, General
Frossard was obliged to retire. To-day the troops
which got separated yesterday are concentrating
around Metz.
In the hattie near Fretchmeiler near Woerthl Mar
sinai hacManon had the support OF five divisions OF
General Failly's corps. After the battle these
divisions were unable to join their CORPS.
The details Of this battle are still very vague It Is
said that many cavalry charges were made; but the
Prussians had mitrailleurs (kugelspitzenl which
did US much HARM
METZ, August 49, M.
The morale Of our troops Is excellent this morning
1t Is impossible to give the exact figures Of our
losses.
General Cofinieres is organizing defensive mea.
sures.
The three corps here are still able to give the
md atn IL nnvy ri Yrn
ment.
Later French Omcinl aforementioned
Fr0ssard In Retreat.
PARIS, August 7, 1870.
The Journal Onctel contains the following de-
spatches:-
METZ, August 6-8:35 p M.
No further news has been received from Marshal
MacMahon.
On the Saaf General Frossard's coros alone has
been engaged. The result is still uncertain.
METZ, August ell p. M.
The corps Of General Frossard is in retreat
Details are wanting.
The French Major Generals Report.
METZ, August 7-4:3O A. NJ.
The MAJOR GENERAL OF THE FRENCH ARMY TO THE
MINISTER OF THE INTERIOR -
After series Of engagements in which the enemy
brought heavy forces into the field, Marshal Mac
Mahon was forced to fall back from his first line.
the corps of General FrOssard had to hight yester-
day from two O'Clock In the afternoon with an en-
tire army OF the enemy. Having held his position
until six O'Clock he ordered a retreat, which was
made In good order. LEBEUF.
Details OF our losses are wanting. Our troops are
full OF ean. The situation is not compromised; but
the enemy Is on our territory and serious effort Is
necessary. battle appears imminent.
In the presence OF this grave news our duty Is
plain. We appeal to the patriotism and the energy
OF all. The Chambers have been convoked. We are
placing Pacis with all possible haste In the state Of
defence.
In order to facilitate the execution Of military
preparations we declare the capital in state OF
siege. There must be no faintheartedness no divi-
sions. Our resources are immense. Let us pursue
the struggle without ninchine and the country will
be saved
Paris, the 7th Of August, 1870 at ten P. NJ by or
der Of the Empress Begent.
NJ. OLIVIER
Minister OF Justice.
DUKE DE GRAMONT,
Minister Of Foreign Affairs
NJ CHEvANDINDE vALDROME,
Minister Of the Interior.
u. SEGRIs
Minister Of Finances.
General VICOMPTE DE JEAN,
Minister OF War al interim.
Proclamation by the Empress.
PARIS, August I, 1870
The Empress has issued the following proclama.
ton -
FRENCHMEN-The opening OF the war has not been
favorable to US. We have suffered check. Let US
be firm under this reverse, and let hasten to
pair It, Let there be but party in the land that
OF France; single flag that of the national honor.
come among you faithful 10 my mission and duty.
You will see me the first in danger to defend the
nag OF France adJure all good citizens to main
tain order To agitate would be to conspre with
our enemies.
Done at the Palace of the Tuieres the It'll day Of
August 1870, at eleven O'Clock A. M.
EUGENE. the Empress Regent
What MacMahOn Says.
PARIS, August 7-Evenng.
Onicial advces from Metz, August O. say Marshal
MacMahon has not had time to send report. His
headquarters, he simply writes, sis in good posi-
ton, and he has been joined by another corps
dorn,ee from Metz"
UNOFFICIAL DISPATCHES.
Report of Another Engagement-(senera
Frossard Said to be In Paris.
PARIS. August 7-Evening.
The Montteuy de Soir has the roiowIng:-
We have received a rumor of an engagement
General Frossard Is reported to be in Paris.
The Minister Of the Interior will resign.