The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-08-17
The Dailp Neaos again eulOgises

One Breorley, a Confederate sol
dier. who served under Stonewall
jackson. was arrested for attempting
to kill Captain Elliott, an Essex
magistrate. jealousy is said to be
the cause.
MADRID, August 16.-The report
recently circulated, that Prussia was
seeking an alliance with Spain, is un-
true.
The labor demonstrations continue
here and in other ties Of Spain.
PARIS, August 16.-Tbe Council Of
War, to act In the cases of the Vii
lette rioters, assemblies to day.
The officers of the Bank of France,
to-day, announce the arrangement
of special service, for distributing
coin 10 certain establishments
throughout France where employees
are to be paid.
The GGuZOis says the public are as
| tonished to find dispatch announ-
cling an engagement at Lognevllle,
signed only by Napoleon.
The Journal adds that it was coun-
tersigned by BaZaine, but the latter
name was suppressed In the publica-
ton of the dispatch, which was Tegu-
lar in every other respect.
Seventy-fve arrests were made in
Villete. ltis supposed however, that
many of these vagabonds were not ac-
tually concerned in the disorders.
Edmund About. the correspondent
of the Soir. has been heard from. He
is alive and well. and will soon return
to Paris.
Gen. Caussade, commander at Ly-
ons, has issued a proclamation warn
ing the people against future disturb
ances, and announcing the readiness of
the authorities to repress them.
The Sub Prefect of Verdun tele-
graphs as follows:
VERDUN. Aug. 16. 6 AN.
To the Minister of the Interior:
No news from Metz. Nothing is
known to have occurred to day. All
day yesterday the roar of cannon was
heard between Metz and Verdun.
Persons who reached here from that
direction say a great battle was
fought, opening at daybreak, and that
the Prussians lost more than 10000
in the combat, and were completely
defeated. During yesterday morning.
at the extremity of my Arrondisse-
ment. twenty eight kilometers from
the Notifications of Verdun, the en-
emy had been seen making his re-
treat to the South.
Though this intelligence is trans
mitted by authority, the Govern ment
has not been able to verify it, and it
is given to the public under reserve
By the Minister of .he Interior.
PARIS, August 16.-The Bishop of
Luxembourg and several clergymen
have gone to Metz, to administer con-
ISOLATION to the dying.
ST. PETERSBURG. August 16.-The
Austrian ambassador to st. Peters
burg left for Vienna yesterday.
LISBON, August 16.-The journals
of this city deny the report that the
meeting of the chief of all parties,
called by Duke Saldauha, was occa-
stoned by the Spanish note, saying
Lisbon would be considered cdUsus
belh.
The journals also deny that Don
Fernando has been urged to give his
reply within twenty-four hours, as to
whether he will accept the throne of
Spain. Yesterday, all Spanish political
refugees in this country, returned to
Spain.
A French gunboat having arrived
here, the English feet leaves to-
morrow; destination unknown.
Especial to the Herald.I
LONDON, August t1e.-Advices from
D. -AoAo &hat q xyarxy hostile failing
exists towards Napoleon.
Some feeling is evinced against the
Empress from recent ministerial ap
poIntments.
Cries of ViUa Ia Republique are
heard in all ports of the city.
Reliable information is received of
the detected state of the Emperor.
He is constantly overheard repeating
to himself "Oh. Ma Coupe"
LONDON, August 16.-The son of
Lord Brougham has been declared q
bankrupt.
PARIS, August 16, evening.-The
official confirmation of the news of
great victory over the Prussians is
impatiently awaited by great crowds
of people who have collected at the
Bourse, at the Ministry of the Inte-
rior, and in the streets.
Important news has been received
from Strasbourg to day. The Prus-
slams in that vicinity seemed inclined
to retire. Some shots were exchang-
ed. The people of Strasbourg are
determined to defend the place to the
last extremity.
The proceedings of the Corps Legis-
Iatif, to day, was exciting and i'm
portaut. Deputy Kellar said: For
three days now the troops have been
fighting, and no news has been re-
ceived as to what has been accom-
plished. In such situS tons of affairs
the Chambers could not thing of any
other matters, and that the meeting
of the Corps must be permanent to
await communications from the Min
lister of the Interior.
Palikao said he was not prepared
to speak of the defeat the Prussians
are said to have sustained, but of a
serious check, forcing them to retire
and forego their attempt to disturb
the retreat of the French army. He
had no official dispatches touching
the events of yesterday. but he had
received news from reliable sources,
and might state that the Prussians
had been checked several times, and
were retiring towards Commerey. He
was full of confidence, but could not
at present enter upon details.
In few days a much greater torce
would be under the command of Mar
shal Bazaine, the only and true Com
mander in Chief.
The Minister then retired and Dep
uty Ferry took the floor.
He referred to the Emperor proc
lamation to the inhabitants of Metz,
as having created an un asant effect
on the public.
The speaker was interrupted by ex-
pressions of disapproyal. and the tu-