The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-08-31

The Journal Official says the amount of national
loans taken yesterday was 620,O00,o00 francs, and
when the lists closed crowds were sent away
LONDON, Aug 24.-Count Won Iglizpite Prussian
Minister of Commerce. lost a son at Gravellate.
Letters from Henry represent that the Bureau OF
Accuracy and Red Tape interfere badly with every
branch of the French service.
PARIS, Aug. 24.-La Constitutional reports another
battle on Sunday, 2lst, resulting favorably to the
French. No further particulars.
Sharpshooters passing through Paris last night
ated great enthusiasm.
Moral tone of the city is vastly improved. No more
singing and shouting, but more volunteering All
citizens are providing themselves with arms
The wounded who return are received with ovatons.
1t is rumored that well known lady, high in posi-.
tion arrested on the charge Of communicating in
formation to the enemy. She is now imprisoned
VINcENNEs, Aug. 24.-An English surgeon taken
to the guard house yesterday on suspicion ot being
spy. Large number of farmers are bringing in grain
to the Government storehouse.
PARIS, Aug. 25-Last nights journals ask what
ton will be taken by the French Government in re-
gard to Belgiums violation of neutrality.
Gen. Wimhy, recently operating against the Alge
rian rebels, commands Faillys corps.
Papers persuadng themselves that Bazaine is
aizng at last strategy.
The Ministerial Council is now composed of Rouher,
Schneider, Persgny, Barroche and Trochu.
1t is reported that the Prussians at Scourne
yesterday, town of 5000 inhabitants % miles SOUTH
west of Eppernay and IS miles from Paris.
The Crown Prince is reported at Nancy. Nothing
from Metz the armies of Mcmahon Bazaine to-day
LONDON, Aug. 25.-Preparations for the siege OF
Metz proceed with great activity.
McMahon's entire command left Rheims on Monday,
hoping to protect Paris. Prussan scouts near Cha
Ions and Troyes.
BERLIN, Aug. 25.-An official dispatch has been re-
ceiVed, dated Bar lie Due, last evening, to the effect
that Chalons has been evacuated and that Prussian
column is west of Chalons, moving rapidly.
Advices from Montmedy to 23d are silent regarding
Mcmahon and Bazaine's junction. Reports find no
credit of the Prussian detachmens reported at Chau
mont and Brienne
PARIS, Aug 25-The Committee of Defense ordered
destruction of the crops in the departments of Marne
and Seine.
The Empress, at the Tuilleres detected, she has be-
comes unpopular on account of bigotry.
The arrival of Bazaines prisoners at Scissors proves
BaZaine's lines intact.
The work on the Notifications almost finished.
Another battle occurred on Sunday resulting in our
favor.
LONDON, Aug 25.-Strasbourg is well defended and
fully supplied.
Correspondents concur that the French will only
treat for peace beyond the Rhine.
1t is stated that the Crown Prince enters Chalons
to day. as well as Rheims.
Frederick Charles moves on Paris direct
In the sortie, from Tou yesterday, 700 Prussans
were killed
PARIS, Aug 25.-La Lbertie from privete informa
ton, says the siege of Paris is improbable now.
The Parie repeats formally that the Prussans were
defeated on Sunday
An extract from the Journal Official says Our ports
are free our fleet will strike boldly in the North and
Baltic Seas commerce and industry active
and our credit good. There be no comparison
between and the enemys finances; Prussia looked
treacherousy here and uneasy wonders at the prompt
itude of nation uniforming and organizing, and
derstands by this time the the struggle is pro-
tracted the better situation.
La Liberte firmly demands of the Deputies to efface
all indvidualities in our hour of need. We cannot
compromise the future of France. The object in view
now is the safety of the country. Also says France
yesterday gained great victory. In one day many
hundred millions paid into the treasury. Prussia
for two months vainly soug ght to procure less
Our resources in men and money are inexhaustsbe. |
Though invaded, France arms entire nation. Neu-
tra powers remain friendly but comprehend there
not be no question of mediation.
The Steele, commenting on the statement that the
Imperial headquarters is at Rheims, says who cares
where the Imperial headquarters are?
National Guard and Garde Mobile are defending
Toul very calamity.
1t is stated that the garrison at Brussels were or
lered Immediately to the frontier.
LONDON, Aug. 25.-Pars is utterly without news
from the seat of war. The entrenchment around Metz
s completed.
1t is believed that depuaton from the Corps Leg
satif has gone the Emperor to demand his abdica-
ion. The Corps Legislatfis permanently guarded
oy troops. Announcement of provisional govern
nent imminent. Begiums neutrality is not violated.
She first inclined accede to the request of Prus-
ia on the ground of humanity but finally declined.
No sally from Metz up to noon yesterday.
LONDON, Aug. 25.-1n the absence of official news
is believed that the Prussians will not attack Paris
,ut their attention to the reduction of Metz and
A.
nut off McMahon's communication with Paris, and
heck him from moving to Bazane's relief. 1t is
urther believed that the Prussans strong enough
o disregard McMahons reinforcements composed as
hey are, of raw recruits.
PARIS, Aug. 25, 9PM-The Figaroshas Just issued
IN extra with the following news: Persons who have
rrived in Paris at O'Clock tonight, coming from
1pernay report that they heard in that city that the
'russans were defeated to-day between Verdun and
Jhalons. Groups of Prussian straggers cavalry and
Infantry, are coming into Chalons. The combat COM
nenced this morning The reached Chalons and
Ipernay at PM. Nothing definite as to the number
ngaged but it is rumored that the entire army of
Prince Charles was in the fight. An order has been
ven to evacuate Epernay tomorrow. Trains going
asst from Paris to Epernay are stopped at Chateau
'herry, which is now the terminus of the line.
PARIS Aug. 25.-The animals belonging to the
Geological Gardens have been removed-part retained
q the city and part sent to Belgium.
Prusslans spies arrested taken plans OF the works
long the banks of the Loire. Others were arrested
nth troops
Mcmahon remittances for wounded received from {
dublin. The Empress, in acknowledging the receipt {
f contributions says this offering to the wounded
rench is received with gratitude and the generous
Motive which inspired the act and your wishes of
ess to our and happiness to the Imperial family
lave profoundly touched His Majesty. s
Prussan troops closely surrounded Strasbourg vet
ne Government Treasurer escaped with twelve mil
ons francs t
The Opinion Natone says that to all who think
of driving the Prussans from the soil of France
,an anything else, recommend the perusa of the
blowing passage from the published Prussian plan of
tack Paris can never be ours unless it is owing I
political circumstances moral reasons which will
blige the defenders to open to us its gates" I
Political circumstances, says the Opinion, means
evolution, and moral reasons means treachery. {
Council of Ministers in session half of the day. e
1t is ordered by the Committee of Defense that on
approach of the enemy the crops in the environs
Paris be destroyed. Great haste urged on farmers
D store their grain before the enemy seizes it. 7
RHEIMS Aug. 25.-It is supposed that McMahon I
nd Bazaine have effected junction, and will be sup
orted by the quadraatera composed of fortress Mont
ledy and Verdun. Thi9nVille and Metz would await G
n attack. No important engagement expected within !
wo days r
PARIS, Aug. 25.-The Belgium Minister contradicts '
le statement that the Belgium Government permitted c
le passage of Prussian wounded through Belgium.
BERLIN, Aug. 25.-Prussians say that the Kings {
are at Bare Due. Headquarters of the