Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-08-19

property. He also recommended that the
Chambers now meet daily.
Minister Duyernes in reply said that
the Government had ihtended to fully
provision Paris.
The Deputies, after consultation, de-
cided to meet again to-day.
The following news is official: General
Frosssrd is. reported grieyously wounded
in one of the battles around Metz.
The officers of the French fleet now in
the Baltic have received orders to claim at
each commercial port OF Prussia indem-
nifty double the amount of the contrihu-
tions exseted by the Prussians in those
parts of France now under their control.
The entire garrison of Paris is busy day
and night making cartridges. The Opi1l-
ioSs NatlOHGte, nevertheless, complains of
Palikao's sluggishness.
By Saturday a thousand guns will be
mounted on the Paris fortifications, one
fourth of which will be served by numer-
Gus but inexperienced hands.
General Mininet has been assigned the
command of the Garde Mobile.
Marshal Bszaine has again stopped all
private telegraphing, as by that means
news reaches London and Berlin.
PARIS, August lS.--GGuLots says that
Pierre Bonaparte has gone to Corsica.
The Paris journals comment bitterly upon
the attitude Of Austria, which is neutral
in the present struggle, when with barely
100, 600 troops she might avenge Sadowa.
PARIS. August 1S.-Le Pays says: "Two
days ago French vessel of war captured
an English vessel in the English Channel
laden with contraband of war destined for
Prussia. When the captain was asked
how he dare to do this, he replied that he
knew a revolution was about to occur in
Paris, and as the French fleet would there's
fore probably be recalled, he thought he
could run the risk"
PARIS, August IS.-La Pdtrie gives the
following resume of information, recsived
from private sources: The army under
General Bazaine is resting upon one of
the strongest places In the world. 1t oe.
cupied near Metz position which en-
abled it to check the enemy and gain
precious time.
The Prussians decided to turn Metz, but
General BaZaine knew their Intention,
and crossed the MOselle in several places
at the same time. He was not surprised,
as has been said. He knew he must soon
meet the enemy, and was prepared for 1t
by crossing She Moselle, Lac f..e
The French intended to fall back on
The Prussians endeavored to cut the
French lines four times. They attacked
and were repulsed with great loss.
The army of Bazaine continued its
march, and may be considered as certain
to make a junction with Mcmahon and
Trochu. This result the Prussians have
not been able to prevent, and it changes
the situation vastly. BaZaine will then
be at the head of larger force than that
opposed to him, and when he wishes may
assume the offensive. This view of ef-
fairs is based on information from the
scene of hostilities, dated Tuesday, the
10th.
A private dispatch dated at Thionville
to-day, at 4 pm, says the cannonading OF
the Prussians commenced at O'Clock and
lasts yet. Many of the enemy have been
placed hOTS de combat.
PARIS, August lS.-It was rumored this
morning that a demonstration would be
made around The hall of the Corps Legis-
lstif sbout.twO pm.
The following dispatch is not official,
but is given to the public by the Minis
try: -rr OILS ...-.8-r.g D.. .-rf. ~
"VERDUN, Wednesday, August IL
The battle still continues on this side of
Mass La Tour, and seems to be going in
our favor. A number OF wounded French
and Prussian soldiers were brought into
Briey. A force of 200 Prussians are en-
camped on the plateau between Briey and
Saint Jean. They sent out cOuriers, who
have entered Briey."
Trustworthy parties have arrived here
from Mass La Tour, and speak of heavy
engagement there yesterday with large
portion of the Prussian army, which they
say was charged with great vigOr by our
cavalry and the Garde Imperiael, and was
thrown back on Moseile. Al-a at
1t is rumored that Generals Battville
and Prossard are badly wounded. EFB
ThionYille still remains in our hands.
PARIS, August IS.-The following ad-
ditional details of yesterdays battle near
Don Court and BronYille, have been OBJ
tanned from official sources: t11
Prince Frederick Charles attacked our
right, and was firmly met by the corps of
General Argorndst. Rossnville hastened
into action, which ceased only with the
night. The Prussisns repeatedly attacked
US, and were as often repulsed. Toward
night fresh corps sought to turn our po-
sition, but was beaten of. Our loss is Sc
rious. General Battaille is wounded.
The GaHLois says encouraging dispatches
have been received from Marshal Bazsine,
but they must be kept secret as yet, to
prevent any hints of the Marshal's plans
reaching the enemy. 1s ..r.-- TAG
The Figaro proposes the presentation of
q sword of honor to McMshOn. A sub
scription started for that purpose is al
readily very large. sr.HH
Chateau de Chambord has been placed at
the disposal of the authorities by Count
de ChambOrd as military hospital. 1t
contains four hundred and forty rooms,
three hundred of which are unfurnished.
and all have chimneys, and are admirably
adapted for the use to which the noble
owner has devoted 1t. s- .5..r
Mr.. W8shburne, the American Minister,
finds himself overwhelmed with the con-
sequences of having assumed the protec-
ton of Prussian subjects.
The AUenHr says all military authorities
approve the retreat to Metz.
Edmund About, correspondent of the
Soir, describes the entrance OF the Prus-
SLAMS into Severne He SAYS they do not
maltrsat the country people, but exact
requisitions out of their proportion to
population. Large sums of money, and
enormous quantities of bread, tobacco,
wine, and beef are demanded at all places.
Where the people resist the Prussians are
very cruel, but otherwise they are dis
posed to be orderly, quiet and kind.
PARIS, August 1S, Evening General
Trochu has been appointed Commander
in-Chief of all the forces at Paris, and has
issued q proclamation eounselling order
and oalmpess, not only in the streets, but
a spirit of resignation under the trials
cons ssquent upon the situation. He ap-
peals to all men and to all parties, saying
that he belongs himself to no party, save
that of his country, and declares that all
good citizens must. by moral restraint,
keep down those who see in public mis-
fortunes only an opportunity TO satisfy
their own detestable designs.
The Senate is in session.
The Corps Legislatif had adjourned to
await further news from the scene Of hos
tilities.
The MOHite15r publishes a list of German
vessels captured since the commencement
of the war--eleven in number. 4-sa
The theaters are nearly all closed.
Prince Napoleon has sent his children
and valuables away, against the earnest
remopstrapces Of the Empress. -Trf.1