The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-08-17
BERLIN Aug. 1n.--All rumors of naval battles ar,

diers appeared to whom the crowd shouted ts To tt
front. To the 'front.'" No disorder. No vivas fc
Napoleon There were troops arranged around the hal
also squadron of cavalry, to whom the people cor
tnued to shout, ITO the frontln The cavalry brok
into rot along the streets and the crowd disappeared
LONDON, Aug. 10-Prussia is organizing a volur
teer naval force.
1t is rumored that the Prince Imperial will be at tn
French Embassy tomorrow. Other reports assert tha
Louis is already here.
Saturdays disasters attributed 10 the Emperor
military ncapacity.
The Prussian advance is obstructed by village file
with French wounded. The French losses exceed a
estimates. The Prussans took mutudes of prisoners
Rumors of naval battles false.
LONDON, Aug. l0-The French continue eoncen
trating on the roads Paris. All that region is in
state of sege. 1t is said that after the battle Of th
9th the French abandoned the work in great confusion
Intellectual efforts made to check the Prussia
advance at Neiderbun which place was taken by Ba
varans. The French continued to retreat toward
Bitche. The Wurtemburg cavalry are picking II
scores of prisoners The line of retreat was covered
with the dead and wounded The Prussians entere
Hungary early the 7th, and occupied the fort
at Saach and Saargemund.
A dispatch from Hong Kong says, on the 2lst o
July the French Consulate at Canton attacked b
rabble and the Consul compelled to seek protection
under the British flag. Foreigners are genera
threatened.
| PARIS Aug. lO.-After the session of the Corp
Legislatif last evening the deputies were unable tt
pass pout Concorde because of the great crowd tn
place de la Concorde.
Olivier has lived at his private residence during h
last three days instead of occupying the official palace
| Princess Clotdc and children have returned fron
MenGon to Paris.
All correspondents Of Paris journals for whose
safety fears have been entertained, arrived from tht
frontier except NJ. DeKalton, Of the Gauois, who il
still missing.
The Senate will reassemble to-day at AM to vote
the proposition made yesterday in the Corps Legs
atf and will discuss the project for the safety of the
State.
Deputy Keratery proposes the calling out under
arms and ready to take the field at moments notice
of all unmarried men of the military classes of 1853
1852 1861 1861, 1862 and 1868.
LONDON, Aug. 1O.-The following is the Queens
speech, delivered to-day by the Royal Commissioner
upon the occasion of the prorogning of Parliament:
NJ Lords and Gentleme1-The state of public bust
ness enables to release your attendance upon Par
lament. continue to receive from all foreign powers
assurances of their good will and friendship but ha
witnessed with great pain and grief on both domestic
and foreign grounds, the outbreak Of war be-
tween two powerful nations both allies this coun-
try Ny best exertions have been used to avoid this
great calamity. shall direct constant and anx.
ious attention to the strict observance of the duties
and rights of neutrality
| have cheerfuly assented to measures matured by
your wisdom to enlarge powers of the executive not
only for the discharge of international duties but for
the prevention of acts injurious to the interests of this
country. Ishall make every fitting endeavor to check
operations of leading to the enlargement of the
of the conflict and shall contribute if opportunity
OFFERS to the restoration of early and honorable
peace have teudered to the begerent powers treat
les identical in form which will give additional security
to Belgium agaist hazards of on her frontier The
treaty has been signed by Count Bernstaf, for the
North German Confederacy and the French envoy has
sgnifed that he has authority to sign corresponding
instrument and is in receipt of full power therefor.
Other powers parties to the treaty of 1884, have been
invited, and they likely to accede to the engage
ments
European murders in Greece have produced painful
impression in Europe and have drawn attention to evils
existing in that country. My unremtting efforts will
be directed to secure complete and searching inquiry
into the facts.
Gentlemen of the House of Con.nons, I thank yuo
for tie liberal provision made by you for additional
supplies OF men and money voted in view of the al
tered circumstances of the continent
From the act regulating the occupation of land an
cipate the restoration of peaceful relations between
landlord and tenant in Ireland and of confidence and
oenevoencc. Legislation duly protecting life and
property hope now is more easy, and rely on the
oyalty and affection of my Irish subjects.
l have been pleased to concur in the bill for ma
ional education in England ia guarantee for the
social well being of the naton) the naturalization act
md that for the eXtradition of criminals. The act
regulating the enlistment for short terms hope, will
Increase the efficiency of forces promote the well
are of sodiery and provide for the nation reserve
sell trained in arms and ready emergency to re.
urn to their standards.
bid you farewell for the recess with the earnest
rayer that when again assembled, may rejoice with
on on the reestablishment of peace in Europe.
LONDON, Aug 10.-Prince Imperial has arrived with
,mnerors confidential arant snH Euoania,s
PARIS, Aug. 1O.-A number of French newspaper
who were supposed to have been cap
lred, and who arrived o-day are wounded In ac-
cunts they give of battles they testify to the wonderful
ravery of the French troops, and particularly those
the African corps, who fought for eight hours in
assantly against overpowering odds.
Military spirit and enthusiasm is increasing through
ut France. Large crowds of people are assembled
various quarters Of the city but utmost good order
revails.
Able Buuron, chaplain of Gen. McMabons corps,
as killed in the battle of Worth while helping the
ounded
The correspondent of the Universe, who vent to
lie 'front.' is missing.
Edmund About, correspondent of the Sore, has
zen heard from and is supposed to be safe.
The ladies Of Paris have issued an address in which
icy make stirring appeals for establishing a society
r the wounded.
Contrary to all reports received here now stated
at the Prince Imperial is still at Metz. t
After adjournment of the Corps Legslatif, yester-
~ the crowd, whose feelings had been wrought up
pitch of fury, went to the residence of Granier
, Cassaignac and made threatening demonstrations
assaignac warned of danger fed to the house of his
n. The mob not finding their intended victim dis s
rsed. r
The LePays, Cassagnac's Journal day denoupces
e Republicans allies of Prussia
Paul de Cassaignac publishes letter to the prefect
Police, stating that M. Lessargy, who was con-
mned to II months imprisonment and fed to Brus- t
Is to escape punishment, has returned to Paris and
1t night was at the head of mob which wanted to
ng his father, Granier de Cassaignac b
An official dispatch from Metz, timed $50 this morn
g, says the Emperor has gone to visit the canton C
ents of the army. The enthusiasm of the soldiers
ury increases and the signal for battle is eagerly
'aited.
Gen. Changarnier has been placed on the general p
IF and his presence has an excellent effect o
LONDON, Aug 10.-The Prince Imperial Of France Fl
8 arrived in London in charge of W. T. Smith, the O
nperor's confidential agent. Smith also brought with s.
n Empress Eugene's jewels and valuables and the ii
nous diamonds Of the Duke of Brunswick O
Paris kilograms of Tuesday afternoon and night are
W coming in, but they do not change the aspect of
airs. 1t seems true that the Emperor, when soli- 81
ed to return to Paris replied that he would return
ad or victorious"
The houses, trees and all ohstructons within five it
ousand yards of the fortfcations of Metz have been
stroyed. t
The Patre, describing the in the Corps Lags. p
If yesterday, says that when M Olivier attempted
speak second time the deputies of the left rushed il
on him and would have murdered him had not the
,mbers of the right promptly interfered