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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

nR- Capt. u. c. Farmer, an old and
highly respected citizen Of Houston, died
IN sl,st city last week. lie was Captain
% sbe Bayou City Guards, and SERVED IN
the srny Of Northern Virginia during ih'
~bcis zar. Subsequent totbe war be vas
,,,c,rs District cIerf Of Harris county,
and was removed By lie railiihry about
year ago. His funeral was very largely
s,seul.d. and De rss barred ~ Holland
Lodge No !. +. 4 A. Nelson's, Of winch .
tsi9s l. vas iss Master a. ibs Tina Of his
dsafh
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13


BRING Tnr HrD.h,.-A dispatch Gays
Tho French Emperor converscs freely will
his frci Dis about the war. lie said TO John
Brighls nephew, Walter Bright, on Thurs
day, al am an old man, and this is my last
fight, hut want TO break my boy TO har.
ness before | die TO Mr.. Slidcll, who
visited him ut ST. Cloud on Friday, he is
reported in ETgoro to have said. "iou may
write to Gen. Lee and Gen. Johnston aud
Gen Bcaurcgard, and tell them TO come n,
once and bring rs many rebels with them
as they can. Exchange.
We don't believe there is word Of trutl
in The above dispatch. Moreover, should
twenty Emi.cro,s ask Gems. Lee, Bcaurc.
gard or Johnston to come and help them
we do not believe they would do so. These
gentlemen are honorable patriots, and dc
not fight for glory alone they have high
cr and more noble aim in view when they
draw the sword For their country and
their homes, they would shed the last drOI
of blood; but for a usurper in his schemes
to retain monarchy in his family, they
have no sympathy.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

s@-T Washington County Fair Assc-
ciarioa has its Second Annual Fair CON-
meneisg Tuesday, Oct. llih, 1870. This
Association understands how to advertise
Il Keeps a Standing advertisement OF
whole page in the Brebam Banner. Among
the officers OF this Association are such
men as Hon. Juo. sayles, Col. J. d. Gid
dihss, the two Basseiis, &c.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13
Dr. ~. ID. CONEEst,
oCuuIsT.

WILL i'c In Dallas irom the 2nih If August To the
w 18th September. anl "f'rs his prof ,sional ,rr.
vices 10 the citizen, and ihhic Is,Nrr''y, in the
Treatment 81 all diseases IL the EYE, EAR.
MOUTH, TBETlI, aud CHRONIC SKIN
DaSEtSES,
Having given my entire and ~ cal attention tn
CatntrhSi Ophthulsusn, Chronic GroW-
M,Hr Lids, Obacitles Of the Corm(n, All
S ,, m W" N"tnfNT Ift'rr'
treat them successfully and satisfactorily aal guar
nn'.e To cure all eases oi thronic Enlargement and
other diSrns's n the spleen.
Consultation ftsc Thg rurr trnaied Without
charge.
EO- Al communications addressed To me at Bryan.
Texas, will receive prompt attention.
August IL. lSIO-IS:if
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

iaS- The ladies says that an attempt
MAS made rsesnIly Ly lhs Pris'nsrs in jain
At Tyler 10 brake out, Thrse % them at
tackled Mr., lneksy, the lailsr as he wen'
ia "a feed them, sl,akei ssi sss, hin 81
verrly, asa ,Aeu ie,l, bat mere pursued by
Mr., l., vlN shot and wounded iWo and
overlook AMI captured the 'hirl, and re-
turned them all safely to their oil quar-
se's TIC three prisoners who made this
sitcmpi were freedmen.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

a1y'Th Ocean Yacht Race, between the
Cambria (English) and the Daun'less
tAmcriean) from Cork, Ireland, to New
York, was completed on the 10Th ult, the
Cambria reaching Sandy Hook one hour
and nineteen minutes before her competi-
tor. Tie Dauntlcss lost two men over
board when three days out, being detained
three hours in vain effort TO recover them.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

The Victoria Advocate, of the 23d ut.
says that, before It's next issue The masniii'
cent iron tubular bridge over the Guada'
lupe at that place will be completed
And by another twelve or eighteen
months, we hope TO see magnificent wire
Suspension Bridge spanning the Trinity op'
positc the town of Dallas.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

The black. while.nnd-red fng oil lie Norm
German Bund will, during the coming cam
,aign, he waved for The first time over the
held of ba,llc---,he field of victory or de-
rat. The flag is but four years Oh, nav
ing becn adopted by the North German
parliament when the present Bunu was cs-
iablished, after the war upon Austria
l(ial-cstun Bulletin.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13
sta- The new steamer

.es- The new steamer for the Galveston
and llous,rn iuniN jus, built NJ Louisville
for Capt. J. u. sierrell, IL called the Diana,
and Is said " be a superb boat. II she
eSeels the old Diana or the Baghy she Is
certainly beauty. She was TO leave Lou
isville on The 18th ul,e. for llomion, with
a full freight. We hope TO travel on and
ties, her qualities next fall.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

BfayWc have received from Mcssrs. Geo
P. Rowell & Co., Advertising Agents, No
10 Park Row, New York, cory Of hand'
somcly bound book of 800 pages, entitled
aThc Men who Advertise, and American
Newspaper Rate Book, and Directory" 1t
contains great deal of matter particular
ly interesting TO newspaper men and i'd
vertisers.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

Ilour,Dl.-Two freedmen, named re-
s,cc,ively. Asbnry and Henry, living on
inc farm Of Mr.. Jas. Strickland, in lie
eastern Part of this county, had quarrel
Jnst Friday the 29ih ult, during which, the
former sho, the latter with pistol, caus-
inv his death almost Immediately.
&c Fairfield Ledger.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

gVA bill has passed the House Of Rep
resentatives for the relief of Jas. =. Good
aight, late Assessor and Collector of Dallas
county. This is an act Of justice (which
will meet the appreciation Of every citizen
Of Dallas county.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13
n.as, M snM a lclIer frnm onr fticnd

pSy' We saw letter from our friend and
iowusman, Col. Jno. Z. Mccoy, few days
ago. lie reached his bcyhood home, Louis
willie, Ky, in good order aud well condi'
ton in - days after leaving here, with
cut accident incident, or the hands OF an
incendiiry" except the loss OF 500, on the
first lay ont from Dallas, at Prairievillc,
which he did not miss until lie had gone
some distance. We rejoice to add that the
Colonel was in excellent health, AMI en-
joying himself hugely among his old friends
and relations.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

Esy"An election was held i'll Kentucky
on the LIST inst, but we have not as yer seen
a figure from it. The war in Europe takes
up all the space Of the Associated Press dis
matches and We are left minus our domcs'
tic news, except n report occasionally Of
The movement of Mr.. Grant on his plea: ure
inlllS.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

TnE PHYSIOLOGICAL JOURNAL and LiTE
lLLrsrnArED, for August Is received. II
is cmbeli.hci with portraits Of Madame
Demorcsi, the late Charles Dickens and
the late VIM. Gilmore Simms, the latter
being the best face 10 our mind among
them. Packard's Monthly, combined with
the Journal, is m interesting part, and
abounds in wholesome reading. The COM
bncd magazine is published by S. Il. Wells,
New York. Terms SO rcr annum.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

EsyyTl.c HOUSTON Union likes an Incl
dent. in which Gen. Grant is said TO have
been saved from assassination by conied-
crate lieutenant, on The morning of the sur
render of Fort Donclson, so we'll, that he
publishes it twice in the same issue OF Its
weekly of The 9Th.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

EsS- Tie iisslGasfTnusuiiu ihe World,
40 ss'is6ri Niih ssnilug s'is'iian 10 lhs
'eni, Of 'as EuFrsaa EsT, Las a'sa seat
Gsn, shsIssan n EuIoIH ~ request II he
i'rrsilaui, 10 observe aud Islori uI'aa Nil
i'ary oTrraiicns o. Trance aud Prussia.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

rdr Our representative, Hon. John W.
Lane, has our thanks for many fsyors from
Austin. lie informs NJ the Legislature
will adjourn OH the l5lh, Mcndny next
when he expects to return home We inier
that tie Legislature will adjourn sine dc
aud will no, NEE, again until the regular
session In January next.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

BGyNlilitia companies are being organ
lied in various parts Of the State, and their
officers elected. Two have been organized
in Austin. Cannot something of the Kind
be done in Dallas?
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13
POR CGXGpESs,
lIon. JOHN c. CONNER
or GRANSON.


Bs.~ Call a. ile Tin Sl0R hefnns par
chasing your S'oye, There yaa will hni
the larers, sui bet Felecaiu" - s-'s'Ts
ever hr-a 81, Ia lsis market aaa Which Nc
~ rtR'Ng at lover prices 'Lan any Shsr,
else. ca, HANApN,
Tlrul
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

jH,se- Claiborne has been rejected bT ne
eruats q Jadgs Of he Dalias Disir'e,- ! p
ffsss Jorynsl expresses srrIi ise - -
ss~ ee arc not sn11'rierd O. ~
jssiIns iiiefrici caa furniFh Us ~ 'i-,s'
.ishssr - srcrssifs - iHli' rsi'-s : - u
s1f. TX tafBan star.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

Fl. The extract from Morgan Hamilton g
letter sent you, caused Gov Davis to write
! to Senator Flanagan, the elder on the sub
iect. lie. wished an expression Of that
Senator'S views, and they have been given
in full, He is told his administration Isl
| failure IN every respect. The Militia aud
| State Police ami other bills are entirely
unconstitutional, and his acts are detri-
mentalto the Republican party. The old
! gentleman apparently was the wrong indi-
| yidual for the Governor TO ask bolsering
letter from. Will send you tile le'terwhcn
printed. Three Of those voting yesterday
| TO sustain to vote are said to have the in
side track for an appointment MS commits
sioners 10 locate the branch pcntentiaries
| hope this will not lessen their chances ;
wonld be sorry if il did.
SEyArE-A message from the Governor
was received asserting 10 the following:
Acts 10 provide for the registration OF
voters; TO prescribe the time for the annu-
al meeting of the Legislature; authorizing
District Judges and Clerks TO approve the
bonds of county officers in certain cases
authorizing the construction of n ship
channel from Bolivar Point to Houston ;
TO Incorporate the Texas Odd Follows Uni
versity and Orphans Home providing for
the payment of District Attorney pro TEN.
A report from the select committee on
school bills was presented and made the
special order on Tuesday next.
Report presented by the joint committee
on the act prescribing the time Cor holding
District Courts.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

We are wl,hon, our papers nom the
eoasl cities as late As due, aud only few
Of any Kind came by Thursday mail, We
have a Galveston News Of the slh-shOuld
have hal one Of the Tih.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

VExDErTA.-Rumors says four meii--three
of them named Pruitt, Keel and Pate, the
others name we could not learn-have
been followed some months, by parties who
say they are horse thieves, and one day
last week, were found in Leon county, and
all of them killed but Pruitt, who received
five buckshot in various portions of his
body. His wound is said TO be mortal
We ret these statements as rumors, and
cannot vouch for the correctness Of the re-
poris.-.[ Fairfield Ledger.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

pa' Nearly all the illustrated paSliea'
lions arc presenting 10 their readcrs
likeness Of the late Charles Dickens. There
Is singular resemblance between all of
tlem-cvcn the defects of the cngravings
are shown in them NIL,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

SyIn the House of Representatives on
the 3Olh uli., tue message Of the Governor
yctoing the South Pacific Railroad bill was
sustained by vote of 30 10 so.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

EsSs We unde stand that the nomina
ton of Hon. Il. II. Taylor, as Ju lge OF ms
judicial District has been confirmed b.
the SENATE.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

The Central Railroad Company
have completed the survey of the
future town of Kosso, ten miles dis
tant, the whole area comprising two
hundred acres. business lots arc
held at 500 for inside lots, and $500
for corner lots-again fixing bait
for the unwary, which will be su-
gar coated as usual. OF course tho
agent for the sale of lots will give
any sort Of mouth guarantee that
Kosso will be the point at which
great things will be did, and from
which point tho present growing
crop will be shipped, etc. Just the
same thing was vouchsafcd TO those
who purchased here. We shall sec
whether Mr.. Damphool & Co., will
bite a. it as heretofore. One thing
is certain, and that is, ID. &Co-, can
not stand the expense Of purchas-
lots in town so close together at the
fancy prices at which they arc held,
improve them, and remove at the
pleasure Of the railroad company
IBrefs0nd Ce3fFnl Tssan.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13
T9fg0nAPuIO

TtifoHAfUi'
Nt.HilUIHe Az The co
inti nfaInf iaii IL isF Hfs 81
i.hlrllf a|l iha rfhffs M a 8s|
ffminf ffreisflfl Zen 90 fft
r'i who were fiFit enifi ff A.
sIsiani ssfffaiils iiAfls ani liith.
arl.m ThrY oonsifsfsi. ~ somf
iime ne slgsopfiailon bills IN tun
nfuifh ffh ihu opinion ~ Aiior
nr, iithfral Akorinan, bat wefe
-nalis ~ provide hir tho defsei ~
ihe law therefore the government
will le 5unprllyl a. await further
legislation, though sumo a. ihs
branches OF the pablo service Nilii
in the Ifcsiime, suiirr.
Ii is known frnn the President
himseli that be will not call an eN-
tra session al Congress nnless the
war in Europe shall % effect onT
interests a. % render one necessary,
bat Of ali, lac has no apprehensiOn'
al present.
The President dill not officially
hear mill Wednesday by lelesr'sr'
Ifom the Department of State, lisA'
NJ, BerihoRy had advised ihis nov-
ernHc,l tlfst france had declared
war against Prussia,
This fact being known from an
authentic source, the President con
templates issuing u proclamation Of
neutrality in accordance with III,
laws now la cNislanec, but this may
not be ready for u week or lnorc q
como. The duty az 6sr citiken'
pending the contest vii DO clearly
defined,
Mr.. Frelinghnyscn has not yet
accepted the mission TO England
/ II Is understood that the unsettled
condition OF his business affairs do
lays n response.
The President len Washington
to night on his return TO Long
Branch, whence he will depart fol
st. Louis Monday next on private
business, returning To- l'cng Branch
on Tuesday. the 10th inst.
Tho object Of his presence in
Washington to-day was 10 settle
some public business of n routine
character merely.
NEw YoRK, August 5.-ThC
parade OF tho orangemca is post
ponod till next year,
NASHVILLE, Aug, 5,-Thc Con
sorva,ivc ticket for tho Supreme
Bench is undoubtedly elected.
NEW York, Aug. 5.-Thcrc arc
nine large North.Gcrman ocean
steamers now lying in port, unable
TO sail for Hamburg or Bremen, for
fear Of capture by the French
cruisers; unauthorized to discharge
their crows In foreign port, and
not allowed 10 register themselves
under the flag Of tho United States
There are also twcnty-sovcn sailing
vessels in the same prcdicamcnt.
Tho expenses to which these
steamers and sailing vessels arc
subjected probably aggregate Sli
OOU per duy, and there is no relief
for them except in the cessation Of
the war. 1t may be. too, that Froncll
steamers will be tied up in tho
Same way when tho Prussian navy
gets moro of its cruisers ahoat.
NEW York, August 5,-Thc Ma
than Murder is still involved in
mystery, but it is understood that
four men were arrested on suspicion
A large number Of armed Irisl,
Catholics are on tho streets near the
IIibcrnian headquarters. The po-
lice are out in full force.
The prudence of the Ornngcmcn
in postponing their celebration was
applaudca.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13
SiIiitlIcN Cone.

\ large stock II Furniture Of all kinds
and qualities, Also, large 10, Of The
celebrate capllala Stoves, just received
and for sale ny, CLARK s BRYAN.
inlys lslT
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

trY-A dispatch sa!s, In frsueA aseliRs
Ia give Gen, shsrilaH a command ia their
army,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13
New YORK. Taper.

----------- 20 -.
say- We find nothing in the Latest Aus
tin dispatches worth publishing. The In
ternational Railroad bill passed the Senate
by 10 too. 1t is said the Central Railroad
bill is almost certain to be defeated. Anoth.
or Southern Pacific bill has been presented
in the Senate.
1t asks the State to guarantee seven
per cent. interest on bonds running
thirty years at rate of $4,000 pei
mile, tho Indebtedness to the school
fund to be paid before taking the
benefit of the act. This is almost
indcntical with the East Line and
Red River Road. 1t was agreed on
Wednesday by the conference Or
peace committee that these two
roads would be settled upon as the
only ones getting State aid. That
agreement is now knocked on tho
head, and thus far the committee
has accomplished nothing.
A special order from tho War De-
partment extends Sicklcs leave TO
one ycnr, thus allowing him to con-
tinue Minister to Spain.
That's The way the money goes. Paying
one man two heavy Salaries.
REcRUITISa OFFICES OPENED IN
New York CITY.-The war news
cnlivens the Fcnians. They hope
that England will become so in
volved that the home Brotherhood
of Irish patriots will have a chance
to worry England and free Ireland.
Tho headquarters Of the Savage
wing wero crowded yesterday by an
excited multitude, and it is said a
council was held last evening. But
there is another Irish movement
more closely connected with the
European war. IL is rumored that
two recruiting agencies have been
cstabIished-one in harmony Hall,
Spring street, and the other in
Broome street-with no less pur-
pose than getting up an Irish brig
ade to aid the French. The leaders
are Colonel George Washington
Gibbons, who has done some fli-
clustering; Col. James J. Gibbons,
who has a war record Colonel
James Kerrigan Colonel John
Whitehead Byron, who commanded
the Irish brigade in The Cuban war;
Col. Billy Wilson. Of" Wilson s Iou-
aves. aud many other Officers d Tire
old. Irish Brigade World.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13
N a.. Hb.

DItheSS GOODS
FROM THE MOST DELICATE
ENGLISH BAREGE
Al TEN cEN rs per yard 10 tie most superb
SILKS, GRENADINES
AND
PINE APPLE FABRICS,
FAST COLukED PRINTS,
- pIs NC IcS,
AZ iOc, per yard, currency.
Sprague's Dunnell's and
Merrimack's Prints
Al2l cents, currency.
5000 dog English, American
ana German Hosiery,
From 81 TO 500 per dozen.
TABLE DAMAsK, ALL LINEN,
Al loo. per yard, currency.
LINEN LAWN, ALL LINEN,
Al twenty-five cents per yard, currency.
LACE SACKS.
FROM SIP 80 to SGj.
LACE POINTS,
From - 80 ic $50.
DAMASk, FOR CURTAINS.
LACE CURTAINS,
In pairs and by the yard.
PILLOW CASE LINEN.
Llhch Shccilhg, Drill, Duck 4 C0atings,
Napkins, Doilics, Towels,
Table fhd Piano Covers,
Gents Lislc and Jaconet undcrshirls,
Gents Linen and Drill Drawers,
Gents and Ladies Kid Gloves, all sizes and
Colors,
.r- Az
DAIsLING'S
One Price
DRY GOODS EMPORIUM;
77..-.........."..MAIN STEET.................77
Houston, Texas.
January ], lS70-1G:ly
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

Il ". Cushing has renewed 70 No-- ard
Il. Congress Street.. opposite The Huichins House
Houston. vh-rt, With full stock ard Increased
f.clffi-s ~ fnrifes ne --rd-rs e fhs frrd- FER
rrh,.l Bssks Writing. Printing .ua
Wrsrping Pnper. staple stsrtonery,
Standard Iiferaftre, Gnrtrn ecef-,
Irvine, Biblrs. surdsy sehoei Bochs,
Hyr.sn Seeks, thffdrt-'s Carriage, AZ.
LII =. l.-l-llll-
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

The Herald gives an account of tho races
AT Dallas. at the course Of the Dallas Jocky
Club. bet ween Reuben and the ku-klux In
dian, the latter beating. Houston Union
No, MIR. Union, IL was not ku-hlux IN
dim. but Eu-Klnx ,JorddH that beat the
race, We. haven't any ku-Klnx Indians
hcrcabou;s, or any other kind OF ku-klux-
cs. that va are aware Of
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13
t'oREfGN NEWS.

PARIS, August 5.-Grand illumi.
nation by the Garde Mobile at Cha,
Ions, over the capture of Saarbruck-
en-. There had been. previously,
slight signs Of insubordination
which favorable news from the front
ended.
berlin, August ga dispatch
dated near Wcissenbcrg, at 6 o'clock
Thursday evening, says:
We have won II brilliant but
bloody victory. The left wing at
tackled it consisted Of the Both and
18th prussian corps and I'd Bava-
rian. This force carried by assault,
under the eyes of the Prince Royal,
the fortress of Wcisscnbcrg and tho
heights between Wcisscnbcrg and
Grcsburg. Douay's division Of Mar
sha! McAlahan's corps was splendid
~ defeated; being driven from its
camp. Gen. Douay himself was
killed; 80 prisoners taken, none Of
them wounded; many Turcos were
among the captured. The Prussian
Gen. Horseback slightly wounded
The Royal grcnadicrs, the 5Otb reg
iment and Line suffered heavy loss
CS.
LONDON, Aug. 5.-Tho PInssians
captured ono cannon at Wcissen-
borg. The French left Con. Douay
dead on the field. The Prussian
headquarters arc at Trcves. The
rumorcd capture of Saar-Louls is
unconfrncd.
The Prussians saved engines,
cars, etc, from SaarbruclS.
The correspondent Of tho Times,
for whose trustworthinOss and ncu-
tralty the Times vouchcs, says the
French at Saarbruck captured no
cannon. The French loss was for
ty killed and sixty wounded. The
French force employed was 10000
men and the Prussian 6,0OO. Ar
tillcry won the fight; little infantry
and no cavalry were employed.
LONDON, August 5.--Tho Times
says: "Thc plan of the Prussian
commander-in-chief, Gen. Moltko,
has changed from the defensive to
the offensive. An advance into
France is threatened. 1t is posi-
bic that Prince Frederick Charles
will push forward and attack Nancy.
The fight at Saarbruck on Saturday
lasted six hours, and on both sides
600 men werc placed hors dc COM
bat. Judging from French accounts
ofthe mitralleuse, they have already
decided the war"
PANS, August 5.-At ! o'clock yester.
day afternoon three regiments OF Douay
division, and brigade Of light cavalry,
were attacked at Weissenberg, by very
considerable forces Of the enemy, which
had been in the woods skirtibg Lauter riv-
err. Our troops resisted for several hours
the attacks of The enemy, and then retired
TO the summit Of Pigeonniere, an eminenee
which commands line OF railroad to
Bitsche. Gen. Douay was killed. One
piece of artillery, the horses having been
killed and carriage broken, fell into the
hands Of the Prussians.
Marshal MeMahon is concentrating the
forces under his command at this point.
FRaxKroRT. August 5-Noou.--A train
has just arrived here bringing 500 French
prisoners from Weissenberg. They uili De
sent 20 Northern rrussia-- 1hetotal num-
Yer o. prisoners taken'by the Prussians-in
thk,ffht was 500, including is offfeers-
Ioxposs August Sits understood that
EhrIsr-l IL determined 10 make The invss-
ion Of Belgium = casas beiie- The King 81
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