The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1870-08-12

ANOTHER GREAT BATTLE-FULL PARTICULARS,
BERLIN, August TO New York direct.
The following official report has been received
here:
MAYENoE, August 6, 6 P. M.-The French
turned back on their entire line and COM
menced to retreat toward the interior of
| France. The French had commenced an ad-
vance from Saarbruck which they had held
/ since the famous battle of three divisions
against three companies of Prussians, but
| having to fall back they burned that rich and
unprotected town, and in withdrawing spread
| the conhagration by throwing hot shot into it.
| SAARBRUCK, 6, Z P. M.-The town of Saar-
bruck has Just been retaken by the first Prus-
sian army corps under Steinmetz.
MAYENCE, August 8, 9 P. M.-The heads of
/ the Prussian columns approached Saar on the
9th. This morning General Kamers passed
enemy to the west of Saarbrucken in strong
position in the mountains, near Spieheren, and
commenced Immediately to attack them. Fol-
| lowing the sound of the cannon, portions of
/ of the divisions of BarnkOw and Stupnagel
came up. General Goeben took the command,
and after a very severe fight, the position
occupied by Gederal Frossard was taken by
assault. General Francois and Colonel Renter
are among the wounded.
MAYENCE, 7, 6 A, M.-General Gdben re-
ports concerning the fight west of Saarbrucken:
| 'Many hundred prisoners were taken. From
these we gather that Frossasrd's corps was
engaged. Our force in action was four divisions
Night alone put an end to the fighting, The
enemy covered his retreat by heavy fire of
artillery. General Stemmetz arrived in the
evening and took command. General Francois
is dead. The loss is heavy on both sides. The
number of officers Of the enemy killed is es-
pecially large"
MAYESoE, August IA A. N-The Prince
Royal reports, August 6, evening. In the bat
tie in which we defeated MacMahon, whose
corps had been reinforced by divisions from
the corps of Failly and Canrobert, we have
taken two eagles six mitraiIleurs and at least
1000 prisoners. Gen. Baze was wounded
The loss is great on both Sides
BERLIN, August 6, via LONDON, August Z,
1:30 P. M.-The French Emperor has with
drawn his entire line, and is concentrating his
troops for the defense of Paris. His losses have
been enormous. The Prussians overlook the
retreating French forces early on Saturday
morning, west of Saarbruck, near the Spieher-
en- Hills. General Lamers commenced the at
tack, supported by General Barnekow and
Stumpnagel. General Van GRben ultimately
assumed the command. The aetien was severe
A position at which the French endeavored to
make stand during their retreat was carried
by the Prussians at the point Of the bayonet.
This battle will be known as that of Hagenau.
BERLIN, August king Williams sends
the following dispatch to the Queen;
Good news. a great victory has been won
by our Fritz. God be praised for his mercy.
We captured 1000 prisoners, 80 guns, stand
ards and mitrailleurs. AacMahom during |
the fight was heavily reinforced from the main |
army. The contest was very severe and lasted |
from II O'Clock in the morning until 9 o'clock |
at night, when the French retreated leaving |
the field to US. Our losses were heavy.
VICTORY FOR THE FRENCH.
LcYDoN, August 6-The Globe, on undeni- |
able authority, says that q great battle, in
which many bodies of troops were engaged, |
began yesterday, but was interrupted by dark
ness. 1t was resumed early this morning, and
continued until this evening, when a victory
was declared for the French. Similar rumors
are current In Paris, affecting the Bourse. The
conflict between MaeMahon and the Crown
parently the commencement of the struggle.
MARSHAL MCMAHON DEFEATED.
LONDON, August $3.50 2. M-The follow
ing dispatch has just been received here!
"WEIssENBoURG, VIA BERLIN, Saturday,
August 6.-The Prince Royal has defeated
Marshal McMahon. An official report of the
victory for the Crown Prince"
FRENCH ENTHUSIASM. K
PARIS, August tb-EvenlnS.-Ihe enthusiasm
If the people here over the favorable reports
rom the frontier is indescribable. Enormous
,rowds fill the streets around the Bourse, so /
hat no vehicles can pass, and shout and sing {
,atriotic songs. The cafes are filed to over
lowing. Placards are posted at the Bourse, t
living the particulars of the last two days
iqhting. Official reports are awaited with e
eyerish anxiety. None have yet appeared, 1
nd as the government will permit no other
Iews from the army to be telegraph abroad, t
he bulletin reports cannot be used. s