The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1870-08-18
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Dates 10 August I2th.


LONDON, Aug. GA dispatch from Carls
ruhe, to-day, states that Strasbourg is sur
rounded by 10000 troops, mostly Sonth Ger
mans, and must surrender, as the garrison
numbers only 1000; although this does not in
cude the National Guard Of the city, which
would increase the garrison largely. should il
be called out. The advance of the Prussians
from Saarl0ns and Treves has commenced. II
is supposed Prince Frederick Charles is in com.
mand, and that an immediate attack will be
made on the French Mt Metz
A rumor has reached here that the Prussians
are in Mutansen, 81 miles from Strasbourg.
| BERLIN, Aug. 9.-The King. in passing
through Neustadt yesterday. received great
ovation The streets and roads were filled
with people, who waved flags, covered the King
with flowers, and cheered wildly. Bismarck
Won Room and others addressed. the people and
thanked them for the King.
| The losses of the French army in the battle
of Wer on Saturday were 5000 dead, wound
ed and missing, and 5000 prisoners. McMa-
hons baggage, many cannon, and two long
railroad trains. with stores and munitions OF
war. were captured and the Prussian cavalry
in their pursuit bagged 100 of the stragglers.
who had thrown away their arms The total
'Prussian loss was $500 dead and wounded.
ME1Z. Aug. 9.-The enemy is in q large
measure concentrated in front of Metz Mar.
shal Bazaine has direction of operations. The
corps of Gen Frossard has retired in good or.
der ON Metz. All was quiet during the night
The Emperor has just gone to the geaeral
headquarters Of Marshal Bazaine.
Gen. Changarnirr, after an audience with
the Emperor. appeared much pleased The
ordnance officers waited on him to his hotel.
LONDON, Aug I6-A Paris special says of
the proceedings in the Corps Legislatif: "A
deputy demanded III. deposition of the Em
peror." but be was called to order by other
deputirs. who then abandoned the hall, aud
scattered 10 the committee rooms
The Prince Imperial has arrived in London
ard is now at the French Legation in charge
of w. +. Smith. the Emp-ror's confidential
agent. Smith also brought The Empress jew
els and saluables. and the famous diamonds of
the Duke of Brunswick
The Prussians. as they advance. discover
the losses of the French in the frs. battle 10
have been frighiful. exceeding the most ex-
tragagan. estimates
PARIS. Aug. i0.-The returned French army
correspondents testify 10 the wonderful brav-
cry of the French troops, particularly the Al.
rican corps. which fought eight hours, inces.
sanity. against overwhelming odds
Able Barron. chaplain of McMahoa's CON-
mand. was killed at Worth while helping the
wounded
Geo. Changarnier has been placed on Mar
shall ISazaine's stai.
A Dictatorship is anticipated. with General
Irochu acting as the supreme head. The EiD-
peror has been solicited ca return 10 Paris, and
he answered that che would return dead or
victorious"
La Pairie gives a vivid description of the
scene In the Corps Legislalit yesterday when
NJ. Olivier attempted 10 speak the second time |
The deputies rushed toward him and would |
have murdered him had not som. of the nlem. |
bcrs promptly lnteriered.
The Corps L-gislatif adopted war measures
aud organized a new Cabinet. Entire unan. /
unity and enthusiasm prevailed throughout /
heir proceedings.
Nrw fong. Aug 10 A Tribune special
lays McMahon has rallied the bulk Of his army
ind Ia falling back on Nancy in good order.
The Due D'Aumalc volunteers bis services
% the French.
Napoleon IL i'll nj Metz
BERLIN. Ang. 1.-The Official dispatch
rom army headquarters of the result of the
,aitle of Saarbrnck shows ii 90 have been
more important than ut irst supposed. Eros
ards corps was dispersed and an entire camp
i one div sion ot the French. with magazines.
vas taken, as also thousands of prisoners
Parts. Aug 1.-The details of the battle of !
'roscbwellcr are still meager. Mcmahon was
weniy-tive hours in the saddle aud had one
orse ALLIED under him.
The MowiteHr saws: Persons. worthy oil
ntre confidence. who have just returned trom =
.lsace. state that the Prussian losses in the
ccent fighting were beyond computation" !
La France states that the French hold the
osges and their passes. The Prussians are c
lassing at their leisure"
The French forces now in Lorraine are esti. +
'ated ut 10000, without counting the Gardc /,
Iobilr. \
NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-The Courier des Esats :,
mis- has a dispatch estimating McMahon's loss r
the recent battles at 10000. Il
Paris, August IL A Tribune special SAYS 9,
with Strasbourg is interrupted !,
he Prussians are massed around the city al
he Emperor Ia nc Metz. Paris is tranquil; 81
lat IL, no important disturbances have &C. q q
lrred, though turbulent groups are continual 10
coming from the Corps Legislatit, which is 10
Ill surrounded troops. including 4,00e cui. "a
sisters and marines, supported by the Paris - :,
nards and Gardes Rationale. 81
The queen of Prussia announces that she
i'll take personal charge Of the wounded Of .,
'th nations, and that their treatment shall be he
entical. The French prisoners, az they pass pr
rastuh fha rasI,cav stnfsana r,ra,ra anth,nv 10