The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1870-08-20
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LONDON, August 10. The situation at
Metz is unchanged. The army is con-
stantly drilling and undergoing inspec
ton, and preparing for the struggle |
which now seems imminent.
Frequent reconnoissances have been
made Of the .Prussian strength in the vi
entity, and the reports are that Q stropg
army is being gathered in this direc-
ton.
On Tuesday, the Emperor Napoleon,
accompanied by Marshal Bazaine and
General Changarnier, under escort of a
small cavalry squadron, left Metz, and
penetrated the Prussian line to consid-
able distance.
They encountered no scouting parties
of the Prussian cavalry, and continued
their reconnaissance. They examined
the Prussian position in the woods be-
tween St. Avoid and torbach, finding
the enemy posted in not very considera-
BILE numbers.
The accommodating party successfully
returned with the object Of the expedi-
ton accomplished.
| 1t is now positively known, by adyi
ces from Metz, that the Prince Imperial
still remains at that place, he not having
been recalled from the front, as report
ed.
1t is also reported that troops are Gag
| u anu llldb all
attack is seriously counseled.
The Prussial. Troops Concentrating.
BERLIN, August 13.-The concentra-
ton of the Prussian troops in the French
Territory continues. The first corps of
Bavarian troops have crossed the Vosges
Mountains and bivouaekeo near tho vii
lage of DiemeriDgen. Other corps the
South German forces will probably be
advanced to the support Of Bayarians.
Another Hattie In Progress.
LONDON, August 13.-Fighting has
commenced before Metz.
The Prussian accommodating force pen
ctrated the outskirts of the town, but
vera driven back by the French Bate
ries. s6lrs
Reinforcements to the French are con-
stanty airiving.s 4.,...,5.s
a great battle is expected to be fought
without delay.
Prussian reports state that Strasburg
has surrendered. tf
Fresh Prussfan Successes.
LONDON, August 13.=The Prussians
yesterday bombarded and captured the
| Fortresses of Dulzelstein and Lichten-
| burg, in Vosges Mountains.
The Crown Prince is in the rear of
Metz, and his army is within fifteen
miles of Nancy.
The Evacuatiin of Nancy.
BERLIN, August l4.-An official con
hrmation has been received in this city
Of the report that the Crown Prince,
Frederic William, with the Prussian
lefl, occupied the fortress of Pfalzburg,
commanding the great central way
accessible Vosges mountains.
Later adylces also confirm the sur
| render OF Nancy and Luneville to the
Prussians, and the occupation Of thel lat
ter by the Prussian cavalry.
AsuIssored Retreat From the SzoseIsc.
srUrreARDT, August 14.-The follow
official intelligence has been received in
this city.
The French had taken up position
upon the river Med, intending there to
dispute the Prussian movement in the
rear of Nancy, but have since abandon
ed their line ON the Med, ana retreateI
across the Moselle.
A Naval Attack Expected.
LONDON, August 13.-The French iron
clad fleet is now off Cuxhayen, and an
immediate attack on the Hanseatic towns
is expected.
Napoleon Leaves EEetz---A Procinma,
ticn.
PARIS. Aug. 15.--The Emperor Napo-
4 lsess and Il rincelnapeI$nl lafis Mez at 2
o clock ills AFTERNOON for Nerdun. Pre-
Nlous oihis departure he issued a pro-
clhilation to bis troops in which he says:
''In leaving you in order 10 fight against
/ invasion trust the defence of Metz to
your patriotism
aEclEahOA's. Cosnmu aIcation with
11etzs Gut.
LONDON, August l5.-Despatches re
ceived here from Paris state serious ap-
prehensions are felt that the Prussia,is
have cut McAfahon's communications
with Metz and prevented his retreat
upon ChalOns.
Prussian victory Before Mctz.
BERLIN, Aug. Dispatches have
been received in this city stating that Il
great battle was fought before Metz yes
terday, in which the Prussians were VIC
torious. No details are given.
Riots in Paris.
PARIS, Aug. 15.--A serious disturb
ance took place in the La Valette quar-
] teis of Paris yesterday. Eighty persc
armed with daggers and revolvers, at
lacked guard of firemen at .he bar.
: racks. The populace co-operated with
the efforts of the police in restoring or
der, and finally succeeded.
The Second Battle Near sEetz.
BERLIN, August 16.-The following
additional particulars of the second bat
tie near Metz were receive last night:
: Late on the afternoon on Monday the
tlrstnnd Seventh Prnssian Army Corps
vigorously attacked the French forces
urder the walls Of Metz.
A sanguinary conflict ensued. and the
: french ere at length driven within the
city with 4 loss Of four thousand men.
On The same day grand reconnois-
sanee under King William in person
maintained itself some hours within two
{ lines OF the French to dislodge them.
This fact shows he utter demoraliza-
ton Of the French army.
u Official French AceoSnf.
PARIS, August 17.-Count Palikao has
@ officially announced that he has receiy-
ed dispatches from the Headquarters OF
tne French army to the effect that the
u PrIssians yesterday relinquished their
att'mpts to interrupt the line of the
q French retreat, and prevent junction
OF the corps of Marshals Mcmahon and
Bazaine. N lfi 13S8l
It Two divisions ofthe Prussian army.
which had been endeavoring to harass
the French on their march,, were sud-
denly surprised by the French rear
guare, which, by brilliantly executed
IS retrogade movement, turned upon the
r. pursuing Prussianseand repulsed them
ehectually checking their advance.
The pursuit was delayed, and the har-
assed corps effected a combination with
I. sele. ~
Q The Prnssian army, under Prince
frederick Charles, after repeated and
frultless assaults upon the French line
2 nave abandoned their attempts to dis
= rupt the Frecnh army and delay It's
union. NHi 4Ne -a.lfIa7'.
IS The Prussians are now rctreating upon
o Oommency, .southwest from Metz. after
three or oursanguinary and well-con-