Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-19
THE WAR.
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Our telegraphic columns yesterday afternoon
contained very full and complete accounts of
the severe fighting between the French and
Prussiaps during the last day or two. From
the kilograms received last night after we went
to press we select the following As throwing
adcitionsl light on the situation:
THE PRUSSIANS CHECKED.
PARIS, Augrst 1s--The French government
represents that the previous reverses of the
the attempts OF the enemy to interfere with the
concentration ef the corps at Chslons have been
completely repulsed-
GENERAL BAZAINE'S SUCCESSES.
PArIs, August 1s.-In the series OF engage
nents which occp-rcd on Tuesday, near Grayo-
lo.,e, the French held their ground, but suffered
heavy losses.
La Pa.ie gives the following resume of in
formation received from its private sources -
T army under Marshal Bazaipe is resting
tpDn one OF the strongest places in the world
1t occupied near Metz position which enabled
it ITO check the enemy and gain precious time. The
Prussians designed to turn Metz, but Bazaine
knew their intention, and crossed the Moselle
in several places. AT the same time he was not
surprised, as has been stated. He knew that he
must soon meet the enemy, and was prepared
Ely crossing the Moselle the French intended 10
fall back on Chalons, but the Prussians endeay-
ored TO cut the French lines. Four times they
attacked and we're repulsed with great loss. The
army of Marshal Bazaine continues its march,
and it may be considered as certain to make the
junction with the corps of Marshas Mcmahon
and Trochu. This result the Prussians have
not been able TO prevent, and IL changes the
situation vastly. Bazaine Will then be at the
head of larger forces than those opposed to him.
and when he wishes may assume the offensive.
This view Of affairs is based upon information
received from the scene of hostilities, dated
Tuesday, the 10th. A private Dispatch, dated
Thionville, Monday, p m, says that the can
nonading of the Prussians commenced at 3
O'Clock, and lasts yet. Many of the enemy have
been placed hors du combat.
The Gautois says that encouraging dispatches
have been received from Marshal Bazaine, but
they must be kept secret as yet to prevent any
hints Of the marshal's plans from reaching the
enemy.
MARSHAL BAZAINE'S REPORT.
LONDON, Aug. E-An official dispatch from
afternoon. says: "On yesterday, late in the az
ternoon. We gave battle between Duncourt and
vionvilie. The enemy were driven back, and
der to brmS pr fn sunpy @ y" IN or
had before us Prince Frederick Charles and
Gen. Steinmetz."
MARS LA TOUR.
The following dispatch is not Official, but is
given TO the public by the ministry:
"FERDuN, Wednesday.-The battle still con-
tinues on the side Of Mars la Tour, and seems to
be going in our favor"
A number Of wounded French and Prussian
soldiers have been brought into Briey. A force
OF ! 200 Prussians is encamped on the plateau
between Briey and St Jean. They send out
couriers, who have entered Briey. Trustwor-
thy parties who have arrived here from Mars la
Tour, speak Of q heavy engagement there yes
terday with large portion of the Prussian
army, which they say was charged with great
vigof by our cavalry and the Garde Imperiale
and was thrown back on the Moseile. II is rn-
mOred that Generals Battaiie and Frossard are
badly wounded. Thionville still remains in our
hands: The Prussian column recently ap-
nrn ma m tnxv, ov,Iv
with discharge Of artillery, and the enemy
fell back with precipitation, and has since kept
at q respectful distance.
The following additional details OF Tuesdays
battle, near Duncourt and Bionyille, has been
obtained from official sources Prince Freder-
lex Charles attacked our right and was firmly
met. The corps Of Generals Argand and Bezan-
vile hastened into the action, which ceased
only with the night The Prussians repeatedly
; attacked Us, and we're as often repulsed Toward
but was beaten of. Our losses are pon, su,,oo.,'
General Battaille is wounded. By eight O'Clock
in the evening the enemy was repulsed along
the entire line. He had 10000 men enaged.
PRUSSIAN EXTORTIONs.
M. About, correspondent Of the S0ir, de-
fcribes the entrance of the Prussians into Sa-
verne. He says they do not maltreat the coun-
try peop,s, but exact requistions out OF proper
Of
wine, beef, and forage are demanded at all
places. Where the people resist the Prussiaps
are very cruel, but otherwise they are disposed
to be orderly, quiet, and kind. Many peasants
Kill their horses to prevent the Prussians from
taking them.
GEN. TROCHU'S PROCLAMATION.
Gen. Trochu has been appointed commander
n-chief OF all the forces at Paris, and has issued
proclamation counselling order and calmness
not only In the streets OF the city, but spirit OF
resignation under trials consequent upon the
situation. He Gays that France must have the
demeanOr of great military nation conducting
Its own destinies, and the government will gain
the confidence Of the people by showing the
greatest confidence in them. He appeals to all
men and to all parties, saying that he belongs
himself to no party save to that Of his country,
and he declares that all good citizens must, BY
moral restraint, keep down those who see in
public misfortune only an opportunity to satisfy
their own detestable designs.
WAR NOTES AND INCIDENTS.
The Corps Legislattf has adjourned to await
further news from the scene OF hOsiilities. The
AOriteEr dc la Flotte publishes q list of German
vessels captured since the commencement of
the war. They are eleven in number. Prince
Napoleon sent his children and valuables away
against the earnest remonstrances Of the En-
press.
PRUsSIAN TERMS OF PEACE.
LONDON, August 1S.-A well-informed diplo-
mat says Prussia will exact no surrender Of
French soil. but will insist on the exclusion OF
the Bopaparte family from the throne of France.
Other terms OF peace, not reconcilable with the
French amour iropr~, including, doubtless, par
tial reimbursenent OF the cost of the war, NAV
be added. The political restoration of the house
of Orleans is currently discussed as probable.
BERLIN, August 1S.-The Provincial Core
spondence says that in resuming possession of
the former German provinces of the Rhine,
Prussia means to reimburse her plundered SUBJ
jects expelled from France.
PRUSSIAN WAR LOAN.
LONDON, Aug. E.-Our special correspondent
writes from Berlin, on Sunday, that the attempt
to raise national loan of 120 0O0, 900 thalers has
broken down. Up to yesterday the subscrip-
tions reached five millions only, but this loan
did not pretend to offer chance for favorable
investment. As yet there was no prospect of
Prus>ia's initiating the example of France and
stopping the conversion Of notes Of the Bank Of
Prussia. There in no run on the bank but what
actual shortness Of the money market has pro-
du:ed; Of want Of confidence there are no symp-
toms.
TEN THOUSAND WOUNDED.
A special from Chslons writes ON Sunday
Ten thousand wounded are being brought into
camp. The town and camp present scenes Of the
nations disorder and dissipation. Soldiers are
shouting and drinking, the cafes and streets are
filed with prostitutes, and there is no restraint
Of order or decency among the officers or SOL
diers. Ir another battle is fought 1t will be q
massacre. The disturbances In Paris have un-
settled the Garde Mobile, half Of whom would
break away and return in case Of revolution.
The regular army is still true to the Emperor,
but nobody else.