Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-08
THE WAR.
PRUSSIA TRIUMpII-!
PARIS IN REVOLT.
NAPOLIoNs THRONE TorTEaIEG.


fR' SSiAN VICTORY ALONG THE WHOLE
LINE.
HFRLTN, Asg. 7.-The following Official dis
patches have been received:
MAfENCs, Aug. Z, 10 p. m-Tbe French were
turned back OF tLeiT entire line and comme need
10 retreat to the interior of France.
HOT SHOT POURED INTO THE TOWN OF
SAARBRUCKEN.
4 he frePch had commenced on the advance
fton Saarbrucken, which they had held since
'he famous battle Of three divisions against three
eompanies of Prussians, but, having to fall
back, they burned that rich and unprotected
town, and in withdraw ing spread the cenfiagra-
ton by throwing hot shot into it.
SAARBRUCkEN RECAPTURED BY THE
PRUSSIANS.
sssAhrncS SAhEnEeCkEN, ZEN aug - p. m-The town OF
ffusslan corps, under Gen. StemmetZ.
PARTICULARS OF TIE EFIGHT-PROMPT
ATTACK BY THE PRUSSIANS.
, MA EhCE, Aug. u, p. m.--The head OF the
RUSSIAN columns approached the Saar on the
5th L his morning Gen. kameSs found the
enemy west OF the Saarbrucken in a strong po-
sition IN the mountains near Spiehren, and COM
menced Immediately to attack them. Following
tEe sounGof the cannon portion OF the iii visions
OF BarnatOw and Stupnagle came up. General
Goeber took command. and after n very severe
hght, the position occupied by General Eros
GEN. FRANCOIS KILLED-MANY PRIs-
ONEkS CAPTURED.
MAYENCE, Aug. I, a. m.-Gen. Geober re-
port concerning the fight opposite Sasrbruck-
From these we gather that Frossard was en-
gagged. Our force in the action was four divs-
ions. Night alone put an end to the fighting.
Ihe enemy covered his retreat by heavy firing
OF artillery. General SteiDmetz arrived in the
evening and took command Gen. Francois is
dead. The loss is heavy on both sides. The
number OF officers of the enemy killed is espe-
cially large.
FOUR THOUSAND PRISONERS CAP
TURED FROM MCMAHON'S COMMAND.
MAfENCE, Aug. Z, a. m.-The Prince Royal
rePorts:-August 6-Evening-1n the battle, in
which we defeated McMahon, whose corps had
been reinforced by divisions from the corps OF
Fallly and Canrobert, we have taken two eagles
SIX mitraiileures, and at least fOar thousand
prisoners. Gen. BaZe was wounded. The loss
was great on both sides.
THE FRENCH ARMY CONCENTRATING.
An official dispatch dated Berlin August o. via
London, says the French Emperor has with
drawn his entire line and is concentrating his
troops Tor the defence of Paris.
NAP OLEON'S LOSSES ENORMOUS-THE
NAME OF THE BATTLE.
His losses have been enormous. The Prus-
slams overlook the retreating French forces
early on Saturday morning west OF Sprehren
Hills. The position at which the French endea-
vored to make stand during their retreat was
carried by the bayonet. This battle is known
as that OF Hagenlau.
POSITION OF THE PRUSSIAN FORCES.
MAnENCE, Aug. 7.-Prince Frederick Charles
ls AT bleskastel, and General Steiumetz is be-
tween Lulzevach and Saarbruck. The general
neadquarters Of the armies is now stationed at
IL asef Lautern.
MARSHAL MCMAHON BADLY WOUNDED.
Suite, August I, A. Mt is reported that
Marshal McMahon was wounded in the battle
hlv tai
pT pTisoners.
tn r FRENCH ABANDON THEF FIELD.
COLOGNE, August g, midnig ight.-There was a
violent combat near Saarbrucken to-day, com
nehclng al IL In the morning, and at to- night
IL sun continued Our troops repulsed the
enemy, who have abandoned the field of battle,
We have conquered. Our losses are heavy.
KING WILLIAMS OFFICIAL. DISPATCH.
BERLIN, August liking William sends the
following dispatch TO the Queen:
GOOD news. great victory has been won
ty our Fritz God be praised for his mercy. We
captured four thousand prisoners, thirty guns
two standard and six metraileures. McMahon,
during the tight. was heavily reinforced from
the main army. The contest was very severe
and lasted from in the morning until 3 at night
when the French retreated. leaving the feld to
Us. Our losses were heavy
An ASSAULT ON THE PARIS BOURSF.
PARIS. Aug. THE Presse of to-day says that
at the Bourse Yesterday several persons were
arrested. AT O'Clock shouts Of q JdS Ie Bours,
we're uttered by parties exasper ated at the dis
semlpsuen OF false news, whcreupon an order
was given TO close ,H ,.'H hnurse: The crowd BE-
came furious, and tore up the railways Of the
lnclosure. A force was brought to Bear, and
the building was evacuated amid applause from
tie crowd on the place oatside, and judicial in
vestgation Is now going on.
La Lib.rte publishes the following At one
O'Clock to-day the Bourse was invaded by a
crowd maddened with joy and enthusiasm. In
the windows in all the streets near
a.,
victory announced to have been gained by
Mcmahon. We managed to get through the
crowd to the Bureau of the CoInmissary Of Po-
lice, whe said he had not received any official
news. A few moments after piacard was put
up by the administration, which announced that
the corps OF Mcmahon had occupied strong
position, but made no mention OF a battle.
OFFICIAL DISPATCHES FROM NAPO-
LEON.
PARIS, August The Journal Omeiel, in its
second edition Of to-day, Publishes tie follow
ing proclamation:
FRENCBMEN: Up TO this hour we have always
given all certain news which we have received,
and " C continue to do so. Last night We receiv-
ed the following dispatches:
THE DEFEAT ADMITTED.
METZ. August 6-Midnigbt.- McMa-
hone has lost a battle. General Frossard, on the
Saar, has been obliged to retire. His retreat
was erected in good order. All can be re-es-
tablished.
(Signed,) NAPoLEoN.
NAPOLEON TO PLACE HIMSELF IN THE
CENTRE OF POSITION.
METZ, August Z, $50 a. m.-My cOmmunica-
tions have been interrupted with Marshal Nc
Mahon: 1 am going to place myself in the CEN
tre OF the position.
(SignedD NAPOLEON.
MCMAHON REITERATED IN GOOD
ORDER.
METZ, August I, 4:30 q. H. The Major General
OF he Army 10 the Miaister Of Interi0r:-After q
series Of engagements, in which the enemy
brought heavy forces in the field, Marshal
Nc Aahon was forced to fall back from his first
line. The corps Of General Frossard had to
tight yesterday from in the afternoon with the
entire army Of the enemy, having held his DO
sition until O'Clock. He ordered Q retreat,
which was made in good order.
(Signed) LRBoUEr.
WRESTLING TO KEEP THEIR COURAGE
UP.
Details Of our losses are wanting. Our troops
are full OF elan. The situation is not compro
missed, but the enemy 10 on our territory, and a
serious effort is necessary. A battle app ears
imminent.
AN EARNEST APPEAL FROM THE
FRENCH MINISTRY.
In the presence OF this grave news our duty Is
plain. We appeal to the patriotism and energy
OF all. The Chambers have been convoked. We
are placing Paris, with all possible haste, in q
state OF defense, in order to facilitate the exc
cution Of the military preparations We declare
the capital in a state Of siege. There must be
IA faint hear falupss no diviS IN