Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-17

do has been urged to give his reply within
"a hours, as TO whether he viii accept the
throhe of Spain. G. 1,.-as-~srt
Yesterday all the Spanish political refu-
gees in this country returned to Spain.
French gunboats having arrived here, the
English fleet leaves to morrow, destination
unknown.
Runlors of Prusso-Spanish Alliance
Denied
MADRID, August 16.-The report recent
fy circulated that the Prussians are seeking
an alliance with Spain is untrue Labor
demonstrations continue here and in other
cities OF SPAIN oo..rq +-
Home Hostility to the Dynasty-De-
si Jected state OF the Emperor q,
\ New YoRK, Aug. 16.-A London special
to the Herald gives advices from Paris
stating that very hostile feeling exists
towards Napoleon, and that some feeling
is evinced towards the Empress from re-
cent Ministerial appointments Cries of
''Viva la Republique" are heard in all
parts of the city. Reliable information has
been received of the detected state of the
Emperor, who is constantly overheard re-
peating to himseH-'0n me a coupe, " Tor
Is it mea culpa 90
The Projected Committee of safety.
) New YoRK, Aug. 16.-M. Gaillarde tele-
graphs from Paris to the Currier that the
Left will bring forward new proposition
in the Corps to-day for committee of pub
lie safety. Another Frech reverse, he
thinks, will bring such committee.
Some Shots at StrasbOurg.
PARIS, Aug. 16, Evening. g.--The official
confirmation of news of the great victory
over the Prussians is impatiently awaited
by great crowds of people collected at the
Bourse, at the Ministry of Interior and
streets,
Important news received from Stras-
bourg to-day. states that the Prussians in
that vicinity seem inclined to retire some
shots which are exchanged. The people of
Strasbourg are determined to defend the
place to the last extremity. .s
IN the Corps LegisIatif-A Statement
that the Prussians arc Retrcating
on COmmercy.
The proceedings of the Corps Legislatif
to-day were exciting and important. De-
putty Kellor said for three days troops had
been fighting and no news had been re-
ceived as to what has been accomplished.
In such a situation of affairs the Chamber
could not think of any other matters. The
meeting of the Corps must be permanent,
to await communications from the Minister
OF the Interior. -,5-
Count Palikao said he was not prepared
to speak of the defeat of the Prussians,
who were said to have sustained serious
check, forcing them to retire and forego
their attempt to disturb the retreat of the
French army. He had no official dis
patches touching the events of yesterday,
but he had received news from reliable
sources, and might state that the Prussians
had been checked several times and were
retiring toward Commercy. He was full
of confidence, but could not at present en-
ter upon details. In a few days a much
greater force would be under the command
of Marshal Bszaine, the only and true
Commander-i Chief
The Minister then retired and Depnty
Ferry took the floor. He referred to the
Emperor's proclamation to the inhabi-
tants of Metz as having created an unpIeas-
ant effect upon the people. The speaker
was interrupted by expressions of disap-
proval. The tumult became too great for
him to be heard and he took his seat.
The Chambers then voted on several
laws for the prosecution of war.
Deputy FORBADE announced to the Corps
that aartain rAlisiAnG societies had placed
at the disposal of the French authorities
their houses of worship for hospital pur-
poses.
The supply of arms.
Patrie publishes an article saying that
false reports have been circulated that no
arms are to be obtained for troops. Patrie
affrms the complete provision of arms of
all kinds, and quales the statement made
in the Chambers that the supply of guns is
large and the quality excellent.
The Battle of Sunday-TwO Prus-
sian Regiments AnnihiIated by a
MitraiIIeur Ambuscade.
The Moniteur says, during the battle
Sunday Marshal Bazaine had in position a
masked battery of Mitrailleurs. Four reg
iments of the Prussian Royal Guards ap-
preached; the batteries were unmasked,
and two of the regiments were completely
annihilated. a.-
Marshal Bazaine Appreciates Sc.
crcsY.
The Patrie, referring to the fact that Paris
is without official news from the front,
and says Marshal Bazsine has evidently
determined on secresy so far as his move
ments are concerned. He is in communi-
cation with the camp at Chalons. News
received from various departments show
the people determinedly warlike. Public
depression occasioned by the recent re-
verses is giving away to desire to drive
fha prucSiaDc from Frapnb coil
McMahOn Addresses His Soldiers.
The following is an order of to-day, is
sued by Marshall Mcmahon: 10 ass
Soldiers: In the battle of the sixth of
August, fortune betrayed your courage, but
you yielded your positions only after heroic
resistance, which lasted no less than nine
hours. You were $4,000 against 14O, 900,
and were overwhelmed by force of numbers.
Under these conditions defeat is glorious,
and history will say that in the battle of
Faschwilla, the French showed the greatest
valor.
Your have suffered heavy losses, but the
enemy's are greater; although you have
not been successful you see cause In your
misfortune which makes the Emperor
satisfied with you, and the entire country
recognize Jnat you nave WOrtnuy sustained
the honors of the flag; let us show that
though subject the severest test, the first
corps forgetting there to close up its ranks,
and God aiding US, let us seize great and
brillianc revenge.
Review of the PrUssiRn Campaign
The Prssse gives the following explana-
ton of the movements of the Prussians-
After the battle of Forbach, on the 9th
inst, the army of Prince Charles ad-
vanced and established its quarters at
st. Avoid. After the battle of Weissen-
burg, the army of the Prince Royal went
by way of Saverne to Nancy. While this
army, having no opposition on its front,
advanced on the route to Paris as far as
Barbecue, Frederick Charles was making
bold curve, endeavoring to turn the French
troops at Metz, thus cutting communica>
tions between McMahon and Bazaine. To
avoid this, Bazaine left Metz, going to-
wards Verdun and Chalons. Before reach
ing Longueville the corps of Gems. Lad
mirault and Decola encountered the army
of Frederick Charles. Thus began the
haffIa nm Sunday which according tn an