The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-08-17

gravity OF the situation which he has been placed in
BY stunning blow he atains to the greatness of the
situation in France the unspeakabe peril to himself
and family and the proud nation which reinvested him
with kngly power. He tells France her dangers and
exhors her to the rescue not for his but for France
sake. *-
LosDos, Aug. 12.-The neices of the Empress have
left Paris
| PARIS, Aug. lathe Echo asserts without ouaIif
eation that Eugene and the Prince Imperial are in
lodgings at st. Johns. Woods Weekly Register has
the same report, but cautions its readers not to nut
too much confidence in the report
Advees from the front represent misunderstand-
ing between Bazaine and other generals
Among the German prisoners are number of Land
roehrs six weeks in service showing that Prussia ey
pected war before it was declared
The workmen at Lyons threaten German emnlo7As
Late French Minister of Instruction has Joined the
Garde Mobile
DeCassaignac, editor of the LePays, has Joined e.
regiment of zouaves
The apprehensions of famine added to the horrors
Oh war are dlssipated. The French crops this year
will exceed an average by forty per cent
LONDON, Aug. l3.-The seat of war is now between
the rivers Saar and Mosee.
1t is stated that telegraphic hlunders caused McMa
hons disaster.
METZ, Aug. 13, 10 A.M.-All quiet. No news at
general headquarters
PARIS, Aug. l3.-Proclamaton of the prefect of
Strasbourg reports calculated to create uneasness ia
circulated, some have dared express the belief that
ntrasoourg would surrender without bioodshed The
ramparts are armed with four hundred cannon: the
garrison is large and will defend strasbourg as long as
man Is eft Let good citizens be reassured let the
evil disposed trembe.
LONDON, Aug l3.-Cholera on Black Sea ports yes.
sells from thence quarantined. number of desper-
ate affrays at Londonderry during the Oraneemen's
celebration Riot act was read. Forty were injured
Prussian and French iron clads are in close proxim
ity, near the mouth of the Elbe
Prussians have cut communication between Metz and
Strasbourg.
1t is stated that Prince DeAvergney declines the
foreign ministry.
PARIS, Aug. 1S.-Trochu has assumed command at
Chaions D. Dilliers is in command of the army of
Paris There has been no fighting before Metz
on Tuesday the Emperor reconnoisred the eneny's
position in the woods between St. Avoid and Forbach
LONDON, Aug. 13.-Holand sent u 900 volunteers
to Rome.
Brussels advees from Metz reiterate the disappear
ance of the Prince Imperial from France.
1t is reported on excellent authority that Eugene
has made preparations to go to England via Belgium
as a case of necessity.
Tours, Aug. 13.-French papers are hopeful and
resolute
The Archbishop of Buenas AyEes died in Rome
METZ, Aug. l3-Eve.-A body of the enemy at
tackled Frossard the Paris and Strasbourg railroad
this morning, but were driven of. The enenys cour-
iers and small body of cavalry penetrated far in
the country, but the main army were not moving.
LONDON, Aug. l3.-Late advices report the French
army west of the Mosele, and still retreating. The
Prussian advance captures vast amount of stores
PARIS, Aug. ia decree is published naming
Bazine commander of the second, third and
fourth corps army of the Rhine Trochu of corps be-
ing formed at Chalons from new levies; Gen. Winery,
of corps being formed at Paris.
Deputy Gambetta read communication from the
citizens of Paris to the deputies and urging them to
push the armament of Paris and call out the reserve
The ministry said large number of men came to
Join the army. Gambetta thanked the Ministry in the
name of the country The Ministry asked leave to de-
parts having much business. They retired amid ap-
plause. ..
The chamber official dispatches from Metz say that
he Emperor visited the camps Troopsn fine condition
A dispatch from Constantinople says that number
If Frenchmen have left for the war;