Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-10

gone to Metz, and the Baltic enterprise is
indefinitely postponed.
The French Retreat after the Battle
of VyOerth.
LONDON, Aug. 9.-The following official
dispatch is dated ut Hamburg, in the Pa
latinate, Aug. s, 9:45 A. M:
Yesterday, after the battle of Woerth, the
enemy retired in the greatest disorder.
The French artillery endeayored to make
a stand at Neiderbrun, but the town was
taken by the Bavarians. The enemy re-
tired on the route to Bitche. The cavalry
of Wurtemburg captured the enemys
stores and four pieces of artillery at hech-
staten. The dead and wounded covered
the route of the retreating army. This
morning we have occupied Haguenau,
which was evacuated by the enemy.
The German troops hold both banks OF
the Saar, having occupied Sarsgiunine and
Forbach after a slight resistance by the
French.
MUNICH, Aug 9.-The King of Bavaria
makes the following report concerning the
battle Of Woerth: s
'''Early on the morning of the 7th inst,
just as our troops had left their bivouac to
march on Irgetozheim, the thunder q
cannon was heard. Our movements were
hastened, and we soon came up with the
FIRST Corps, which was engaged with the
enemy. The Bavarian troops were placed
in the assault upon the heights of Geire-
ment, which were carried about five o'clock,
the French being repulsed in disorder and
with heavy loss. The action was severe
and sanguinary."
The King issued congratulatory order
to the Second Corps, thanking them for
their splendid conduct and galantry.
The French Evacuate Rome.
ROME, Aug. 8-The last of the French
army of occupation left Civita Vecchia to-
day, in steamers Magellon and Panama,
for Marseilles and seat of war.
Franco Aroused.
PARIS, Aug. 9.-There is an immense
uprising of the people France to repel the
Prussian invasion. 1t is said, officially,
that 2, 900, 600 of men are ready to march, |
and that reserve corps will number one |
million. The people are clamorous for |
organization and leaders.
McHTahon Heard From.
PARIS, Aug. 9.-Gen. Foilley is in COM
mnnication with Mcmahon, and says the |
morale of the army is excellent. There |
has been no fighting since the 7th. In the |
battle of Frachweiler 140, 900 of the enemy |
attacked 35, 600 under Mcmahon.
Proclamation TO the People of Paris /
Ministers have addressed the following /
proclamation to the Pensioners:
Our army is concentrated. A new effort |
has impaired to it a fresh hope and con-
fdence, but agitation here will lessen the |
moral force of the army and act against it.
Paris is rising. The French army will be /
between two fires. We must prepare for
the defense of Paris. The deputies will
CO. operate with us. Let all good citizens
help to prevent disorder. Those who
wish will have arms furnished them, and |
will be sent to the front at once.
Volunteers Called For.
PARIS, Aug. 9.-The Pdt1Te says the
government calls upon all former officers /
and soldiers having served in the army of
France, to take grades in the regiments of
volunteers, or of the Garde Mobile, which
are to go to the front Immediately. The
request has been greeted enthusiastically,
and numbers are responding to the call.
Two councils of Ministers were held to.
day.
Seeking a Position.
Gen. Changernier left his residence, this
morning, to seek g command at headquarts
ers. Thousands of people accompanied
the officer to the railroad.
Austria's Position.
PARIS, Aug. 9.-The morning papers
say that nothing is certain concerning the /
course of Austria. Russia is keeping her
quiet with promises just now.
BOurse not Closed.
The PdtrH says it was rumored that the
Bourse would be closed to-day at noon,
but nothing of the sort had taken place.
No Disturbances in Paris.
There have been no disturbances. The |
authorities having been warned that the
International Society of workingmen in
tended making demonstrations, took pre- |
cautions to prevent, which have been
effectual, if any outbreak was really con-
templated.
Italy PrOffers 100000 Men.
PARIS, Aug. 9.-The journals here an
nounce with warm approval that Italy is
ready to send 100, 600 armed men to the /
assistance of France.
French Army Concentrating.
METZ, Aug S.--The army is concentra-
ting to march to the Vosges to defend the /
passages. Night calm. No engagement
to-day.
tria and Italy.
LONDON, Aug. 8, $50 p. M.-The Paris
correspondent of the Manchester EEGBainer
telegraphs that Italy and Austria will each
send 100, 900 men to aid France.
The Empress Preparing for Flight.
The Empress Eugene, according to the
Pail Mall Gazette, is preparing for fight.
The army at Metz is still undergoing a
thorough reorganization.
ROME, Aug. 9.-The embarkation of the
French troops, completed yesterday, was
retarded by a storm. But for this the last
of the troops would have gone several days
ago.
PARIS, Aug. 9.-The Journal O6icjeI
contains the following notices and de-
crees:
Minister Washburn was received, yes
terday, by the Empress, for the purpose
of delivering the reply of President Grant
toIthe liter recalling Minister Berthenige.
In a State of Siege.
The Departments of Cotedor, SaOne
ct Loire, Ain and Rhones have been de-
clared in a state of siege.
The following report was telegraphed
from Meitz, yesterday, at 1915 A. M:
Military Mrovements.
The corps of Gen. Failley, which was
not engaged in the recent action, is the
rallying point of the army. 1t has not
been disturbed. McMahon has executed
the movements prescribed for him. There
has been no engagement to-day. The
proclamation of the Ministers is read with
enthusiasm. The Minister of the Interior
has taken measures to have dispatches
bulletined at the Bourse and the Mayor
atty.
DEGREES relative to the incorporation in
the ranks of the National Home Guard
| of all citizens between the ages of so and
40 wears who do not already belong to
some of the military organizations, con-
voked all chiefs OF corps and prescribes
measures for the immediate completion
of their armament of guard with guns
altered to breech leaders.
In sectors where the National Guard
has not heretofore been organized chiefs
of battalions have already been appointed,
and thanks to the efficiency of measures
taken. the organization of the Guard will