The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-31
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ANOTHFR REPORTED ENGAGEMENT
Addressed King William
The StraSbarg BOmbarimeat


BERLIN, Aug. 31.-The North German Go,e,L,
of this city to-day gives the subjoined statement
as to the organization and movements of the
armies of Germany, respecting which many
errCrs have been in circulation lately The
Prince Royal of Saxony commands four diyi-
sions organized as previously reported. This
army has been ordered to move on Paris by way
of Rheims, while the Sd Army is moving to the
came destination through Troyes. Eight
army corps are, therefore, now moving on
Paris. The first army is commanded by General
Won Steinmetz, and consists of the 1st, 7th, and
Sth Army Corps. This army is now near Metz.
The second army is that of Prince Frederick
Charles, comprising the Cd, Sd, 9th, and 10th
Army Corps. This is also near Metz. The
third army, commanded by the Royal Prince,
comprises the 9Th, 9th, and 11th Corps, as well
as two Bavarian corps. This army has been
directed to move ON Paris by way of Troyes.
The fourth army, that of the Prince Royal of
Saxony is advancing on Paris by way of Cha
Ions. The fifth army, under General Werther,
embracing the Wurtemberg and Baden diyi-
sons, is now engaged in the siege of Strasburg.
Besides these, there is an army of reserves.
partly under command of the Duke of Neck
lenburg -Schwerin, on the Rhine; partly under
command of General Caustein at Berlin; and
partly under command of General Lowenfeld.
in Silesia.
Victory for Prussia.
Tke Gazette after this recapitulation goes ON
to say:-Evidently the Prussans may without
interruption or without danger of exposing
their rear move on Paris, while the armies re-
naming in North Germany are strong enough
to maintain order at home and protect the
country.
The splendid library at Strasburg has been
destroyed by the vigorous bombardment.
Another Enkas asement- No Details.
The following news is official:-
VARENNEs - Tuesday night, Aug. SO Wis
Berlin, Aug. 31.-Advance Of the 12th Prussian
Army Corps and portion of the 9Th French
army has had an engagement near Nouart.
No details are received. The railway between
Mezieres and Thionville has been destroyed at
two points by the Prussians.
Address to the King Intervention.
BERLIN, Aug. 3l.-At meeting of notables
held here last evening, an address to the King
was formed protesting against permitting
foreign intervention, which would deprive Prus-
sia of her reward for her late victories The
sacrifices of Germany alone should be heard
Germany is willing to confide all to the King of
Prussia in establishing peace not again to be
wantonly broken.
Strasburg Cannot Hold Ont Much Longer.
The last reports from Strasburg of the be-
siegement of the fortress and city represent that
the besieged are not likely to hold out longer
than three days, when capitulation will be
inevitable.
The Defenses of Paris.
PARIS, Aug. 31.-Preparations for the defense
of Paris are still being rapidly pushed forward
with energy. Houses and tenements outside of
the Notifications, likely to interrupt the line of
fire, or furnish cover for an enemy, are being
demolished Hereafter the Notifications will be
manned daily, so as to accustom the fresh levies
to duties likely to devolve on them in defend
ing the city. Thirty thousand sick and wounded
soldiers from the front have returned to this