The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-07-30

York Tribune has eclipsed all o,bel
press writer's, both here and in England
in furnishing detailed, Intelligent knd
satisfactory accounts Of the movements,
condition, etc., of the forces of France
ia the Rhenish Pro.inces. These ad-
sl;rab.e accour;s are telegraphed by
cable, in foil, to the Tribune, and they
press as the fullest and most reliable
statements of the war situation. Here
follows a continuation of . recent very
interesting telegram from tina: cores
pondent. We get it under date of New
York, July 81:
When arrived at Metz for the first time,
transport horses we're to be found in num-
bers. They were heavy, trong-lookinS ami
mails, many Of them grays. They were
picketed in squares, their halters tied to the
wheels of country wagons. The horses had
clearly Just come from the plows, and beside
them lay their ordinary harness.. Auxiliary
eorps of peasants had been engaged to con-
bus wore red cards on their hats, denoting
,he corps d'armee to which they belonged.
The court yards of the hotels were crowded
with baggage belonging to staff musters. Ba-
saine alone had at least i've two-hOrse wagon
loads Of oxderhes. Guards crowded the
gates. The private sitting rooms we're tnrn-
Cd into offices, and the saloons were sur
rounded with uniformed officers. This eve
ming took a walk with an acquaintance. He
asked me, Do you observe ANYTHING peeu-
l,a- about the French oHcers:" l replied,
NO" II do" he answered; "they are
dressed in marching order; they embrace
Instead of bowling when they part; they say
az reroir, and not adieu- There will be a
march tomorrow" True enough, when we
got to the hotel the staff wagons were being
loaded, and we were informed that Marshal
Bazaine and at leasto division of his corps
would set out at daybreak. Bazsine COM
man6s not only a corps d 'armee, but the left
wing of the French army. My own belief is
that a grand movement across the frontier
will commence on Wednesday or Thursday.
IKE center and nearly the whole of the right,
except the Army of Africa, which is rapidly
coming up, and of which the Corps d'Etat
IS all at hand, is now in line between Birche
and Saarguenines. The left wing. which is
immensely strong a. Metz and Thionville,
will make for Saarlouis and Birckinfeld.
The right and center are heading for Kaisers
Tarton. Thus the movement Will be along
the western slope of the Vosges, although a
corps will probably be ordered 20 move in a
parallel direction along the east of that
range to watch the defles and to give warn
ing Of flank attack by the Russians. 1t is
not unlikely that the French army will then
descend to the valley of the Maize, and that
.ae King of Prussia, If he is willing to fight
r. ~
cept battle somewhere near kreuzenach, a
position strong in itself, and atfording Sc
cure retreat upon Mayenee-she bulwark of
Germany. the standing menace of France.
In regard to the chances of success of the
two combatants in the first battle, believe
tue odds are immensely in favor of France. |
For the last twelve days she has been mass |
ing her army ON the frontier. and within one J
or two marches of Biiche and Saargaemines. |
have read OF certain number of battalions |
being sent forward and of others remaining |
behind, bu. as far a. 1 can judge the French |
are all evacuating every garrison en- masse.
put 800, 900 down as the lowest number of
men the Emperor has under his hand and in !
complete communication for the commence !
ment Of the campaign. l believe the con-
centration now to be within forty-eight hours |
Of comoletion. the number of guns will be |
large. but they will not be adequately housed. |
The cavalry also does not bear a high pro- |
portion, and is probably under. one-tenth of
the infantry, while these troops are in a mag |,
nificent state Of discipline and the officers |
much more numerous than in the army of
Prussia. The French artillery was superior |
- the Austrian at Solferino, and the Aus
.rian was superior to the Prussian at Konig- |
gratx. There is no doubt Of the Chassepot |
icing a better weapon than the Prussian arm. |
I can hardly believe the Russians have been !
able To effect snch a concentration of
strength as the French have eertainly done.
and l believe that on the opening of the cam |
paigu, either with or without a battle, the |
Prussians must retire behind the Rhine. |
which Is the most inviting country for mill |
.ary operations. Even lady could not con- |
slider It hard shift to be forced 10 sleep IN
der q tent cover in that region. which seems |
made for war, from the absence of fences to |
emoarrass movements. Water, fuel and |
or stacked corn. for forage, are |
to be met with everywhere. There are many |
villages in which troops might, If necessar; |
sleep at night. At presen. the authorities !
avoid bi!leting the men upon the inhabitants
out from their corps outside of the towns. |
Metz is filed with Generals, blocking the |
hotels with baggage. and their animals COW
rriug the squares. This IS an exception. A |
few words as to the attitude of the popula-
ion. l have gone through large portion Of
war section. Through that |
AVE only travelled by rail. The view have
.ad Is but as hasty eating up Of that por-
lion of country. Sull, send opinions A.
-ieariy and evidently marked to make me
doubtful of the state of public
opinion. Firstly the officers the war il
st boon the Emperor could bestow upon
hem Sacond-The soldiers with the nj.