The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-08-10

fast possible. The people there receive them with
great enthusiasm.
The Moniteur says there will not be fete in Paris
the 18th of August this year.
The Empress will not go to the front on visit as
reported.
LONDON, Aug SIT is runored that England and
the United States are urging negotiations whereby
Hamburg and Bremen may be kept open ports during
the war
BERLIN, Aug. 3.-King William has issued procla-
nation at Mayence assuming supreme command.
LONDON, Aug. 3, noon.-The Saarbruck fight began
at 10 o'clock yesterday forenoon The French passed
the frontier in force The Prussians were driven from
their strong position by the sharp artillery lire OF the
French. The latter remained masters of the position,
which they had won withoutany serious loss. The
Emperor and President and Prince Imperial witnessed
the conflict and returned to Metz to dinner.
LONDON, Aug 3.--Horses are said to be scarce in
both Germany and France The Germans need them
for cavalry and the French for artillery.
The Danish press is favorable to France.
Dutch troops now occupy Harlem and Utrecht and
various other points on the Wesel.
VIENNA Aug. 3.-The Austrian press generally is
exultant over abrogation of Concordat
LONDON, Aug. SIT is said that Mile. Nillson is
paid 100000 for six months contract to sing in the
United States She is to receive $4,000 as gift on
starting for America
LIVERPOOL, Aug. 3.-Two well known merchants,
whose names are withheld at present for prudential
reasons absconded to-day after overdrawing $4,000
each from bank.
BRussELs, Aug. 3-The Catholic party have been
successful in the late elections.
LONDON Aug. SIT is understood that all cores
pondens have been finally expelled from both lines.
= The Morning Standard, referring to the Alabama
question hopes that in the event of war England's
neutrality will be less questioned.
late number of the Vienna Post says the Duke of
Baden asserts that King William in conversation with
him in 1866, informed him that Bismarck was eager
cede the region about the river Saar to France but
that the King and his Council declined.
PARIS, Aug. 5.-The French journals this morning
publish the following account of the Saarbruck affair:
The French troops passed the frontier at IL AM They
encountered the Prussians strongly posted on the
heights commanding Saarbruck which were carried by
few battalions The capture OF the town instantly
followed the artillery compelling the Prussians to
evacuate in great haste Gen. Seyford with one divi
sion, defeated three divisions of the enemy. The
buildings in Saarbrnck caught fire from the French ar
tery and half of the town was destroyed Metralors
were in for the first time and reported to have
worked wonders.
The Emperor on his return to Metz, after the battle,
sent the following telegraphic dispatch to the EN-
press Louis has received his baptism of fire. He was
admirably cool and but little impressed. division
of Frossards command carried the heights overlook.
ing Saarbruck The Prussians made brief resistance
Louis and were in 'front.' where bullets fell about
Louis keeps ball he picked up The soldiers wept
Metz was illuminated last night in honor of the vic
tory. After the retreat of the Prussans the French
didn't occupy the place.
The Empress with her nieces this morning went to
the chapel of Notre Dame des Victories to offer pray
ers of thanks for the safety and success of the En-
peror.
BERLIN. Aug. 3-The following official dispatch is
published: Yesterday small detachment stationed at
Saarbruck attacked by three French divisions, and
after sharp action the position was abandoned the
Prussians falling back their support. Loss trfng.
Prisoners report thearrval of the French Emperor
the bank Of the Saar at 4:lo AM.
The advanced posts of Marshal Bazaine's corps had
brush to day with the enemy's sharpshooters. Sey
eral of the latter killed The French suffered no
loss.
METZ Aug 4.-The metraor atSaarbtuck very
effective The Emperor ordered the officer in charge
not to use it unless necessary as the Prussans had
sought refuge in praries Afterwards detachment of
the enemy was seen 5000 metres distant half of
their number was left the feld-second detach-
ment shared the same fate.
LONDON, Aug. At is rumored that the Bavarians
are averse to fighting for Prussia.
Prince Frederick Charles is sick at Odenburg.
The papal committees in France, Ireland, Holland
and Belgium raising recruits for the protection of
the Pope,
PEsrH Aug 4-The Diet has declared favorable to
neutrality.
BERLIN, Aug 4.-The officers of this city have ac-
cepted a heavy wager offered by the of Paris
that the French will be in Berlin the 18th August.
The Prussans have 100000 reserve for Berlin.
Forage scarce on the Rhine; Prussian horses are
suffering
LONDON, Aug. 4.--Ports of England rapidly filling
with North German vessels anxious to escape French
cruisers.
circular lately appeared from Senior sagosta, de-
Tending Spain innocent of the cause of trouble be-
tween France and Prussia. The document was we'll
received.
PARIS, Aug. 4.-The heights taken by the French
at Saarbruck form key to the railroad approaches to
Treves; hence the Importance of conquest
BREsT, Aug. 4.-The Lafette arrived at Antwerp
Belgium is negotiating for new line of steamers
to take the place of the German Lloyd and Hamburg
line.
METZ, Aug. 4.-Fourteen Prussian soldiers, captured
at the attack on Saarbruck passed through this city
late yesterday afternoon. Part of them were the
way to Berthe and part to Thionvle where they will
be imprisoned. The Prussian wounded have been
cared for the same as the French.
LONDON, Aug. 4.-The decree of Portuguese neu-
trality is published.
PARIS Aug. 4.-The Duke de Grammont has issued
another circular reafrmng that the aggressive posi-
ton originated in Berlin. France made none but one
movement contrary to her disarmament. Bismarck
says his proposals in his anxiety about plans of
Prussia and gives details which the Duke de Gram
mont temporarily withholds. The Duke concludes |
all claims to be believed hereafter.
LONDON Aug A deputaon from Newfound-
land asking that troops be allowed to remain as de-
fence against the probable Fenian raid was informed
that the colonies must defend themselves.
BERLIN Aug 4-The Prussian government fur
nshes the following details of the affair at saarbruck
feeble garrison held Saarbruck. The French ad-
vanced in three columns the Prusans then retreated
to position north of Saarbruck to observe the
French movements In spite of the use of the metra
lines and chassepot, losses only two officers
and 70 men. The French loss appeared more serious
our troops were admirably COOL
MADRID, Aug. 4.-The meetings for the abolition Of
slaves in the colonies have been resumed
LISBON, Aug. At is reported that Fernando has
accepted the profer of the crown of Spain.
ARUsRELs, Aug. 4.-The chambers meet the 8th
of August.
PARIS, Aug. 4.-The Journal Official published a
diplomatic circular of Duke de Grammont disarm-
amen the document refuting the statements of Count
Won Bismarck, and terminates thus: eff Europe re-
mains armed, if million of men on the eve of
shock of battle, it cannot be denied that the respon
sibility is Prussias she reuted all idea of disarm
ament When caused the proposal to be made
and began by giving example, her conduct explained
by the fact that at the time when France had conf
IDENTIFY reduced her military contingent the cabinet at
Berlin in secret organization of the candidature of
the Prussian prince for the throne Of SPAIN So pro-
voeatve of mischief, whatever caumnes, the federal
chancellor may invent we fear not-he has lost the
right to be believed Conscious of Europe, history
will say that Pussa sought the war; by infcting upon
France the provocaton, with the development of her