Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-09-02
The Condition of Paris---Ths COur-
age, Endurance and Patriotism
of the French PeOple---Re-
ported French Victory.
FRANCE.

PARIS, september LII ~ CSIIdlu
that battles were fought on Tues
day and Wednesday. The first was
a partial surprise, which resulted in
partial panic in the corps Of General
FaiIly, who, awaiting the arrival of
General Vempffen, his successor, still
commanded.
There were also separate and de-
tschment conflicts, in which our
troops displayed great heroism, but
there was want of unity during the
engagement, and the Prussians claim
the victory. But, in the battle of
Tuesday, there is no question but
Mcmahon had a great success against
the troops of both Princes. Bazaine
was not engaged yesterday, but it is
known that he to-day continues the
work so energetically begun by Nc
Mahon.
sTRAsBOURG's BRAVE DEFENDERS.
PARIS, September 1.-The COM
mander at StrasbOurg has published
that il is the determination of the
people to burn the city rather than
surrender.
The Prussians have refused the ap-
peal made by the citizens to spare the
dwelling part of the city, on the
ground that it would thus defer capit-
ulatiOn. The same object dictated
their refusal to permit the departure
of the women and children.
General Malteronge, VINO dlstin-
guished himself in Crimea and Italy,
has been appointed to command the
Partisan National Guard, in place OF
GoneraI Da Trumara
There are many complaints of the
delay of the expulsion of the Germans.
Advices from Levante represent
that the French are villified and as
sailed by the Germans.
NO RELIABLE NEws-NO MORE PANIC
IN PARIS.
PARIS, September LIE Public says
there was no fighting yesterday. The
Government, however, has good news.
McMahon's march has been undis-
turbed.
The Duke of Palikao warns news
papers against publishing pending
important movements of the army.
Marshal Bszaine has won several
small engagements. Bazaine fOrbids
CORRESPONDENTS to affiX the name Of
the place when they write.
Olivier is now in Paris. Although
the panic here is over, the Minister
will 90 to Tours Immediately.
FROM THE BELEAGURED CITY.
PARIS, September IA letter from
StrasbOurg continues the complaint
against the Prussians for firing on
houses and not on the defenseS. A
quarter of the city has been destroyed,
and the inhabitants clamOr death
rather than surrender. The besiegers
employ the prisoners they capture to
work in the trenches.
AT a meeting of the Corps Legislatif
last evening, one minister declared
that StrasbOurg deserved well of the
country, and it should always remain
so.
French Deputy Keller demanded
the sending of q commission TO arm
the people of the upper Rhine, who
are ready to raise en- masse every
where.
Strasbourg, its citizens and garrison
are deluged with praise.
The Bishop of the city has urged
the commander to hold out until the
last prayer is uttered, then release the
citadel and raZe the city rather than
let in the enemy.
1t is said 100000 Prussian soldiers
have been either killed or disabled
since the war began. r,
1t is estimated that the war costs
Prussia ten and half million francs
daily.
M'MAHON AND BAZAINE SUCCESSFUL.
PARIS, September 1.-The COM
bined movements of Mcmahon and
BaZaine have been most successful.
The strategic plans have been well
devised, promptly executed, and di-
reeted to all weak points of the
enemy. The victory of the French
at Courcelles wSs important as
maintaining prestige ofnumbers. Con
fidence is entirely restored, and the
siege of Metz ridiculed.
A dispatch was received to-day
from one of the correspondents of the
New York Times, on the Prussian
side, which represents discourage
ment on the increase. The cry 'sHo
Parisv is becoming daily fainter, and
death from exposure and disease is
making fearful havoc in the Prussian
ranks.
| M'MAHON DID NOT FIGHT ON THE
| BOTH.
PARIS, September S0.-No news ha:
been received of any decisive battle
nor is it believed that one has beer
fought. Mcmahon simply telegraphed
THAT he has crossed the Meuse withou
being harassed by the enemy. Othel
accounts say there was series O
heavy fights by detached portions
/ of McMahOn's and Prince Charles ar
mics, with alternate advantages t(
both sides and severe losses aceompa
nying.
THAT CANARD-REPoRTED VICTORY
FOR THE FRENCH.
PARIS, September LA dispatch
has lust been received from the French
Ambassador, at Washington, contra
dieting the report Of the departure O
German fillibusters from the Unite(
States,
The GdttLOis says: "Last evening
Marshal paraguay de Hilliers assured
the members of the club that battl,
had occurred at Courcelles, which re
suited in a great victory for the
French. Thirty thousand Prussiani
I were pldCSu Seofo NN SONtOtAtg oAN
large convoy of prisoners and baggage
were captured by the French"
The Journal des Bates says that tn
wagons and f1fty-niDe horses, belong
ing TO a Prussian Prince, were cap
tured near Chalons.
THE FILLIBUSTER SENSATION
PARIS, September The cabl
special to the New York Times says
! The f1llibuster sensation story Pnh
Iished in Paris yesterday, has beel
traced to American agents of Prussii
in Paris. Some curious revelation
in this connection are expected. IN
same old hands concerned in the Con
! federate American plots are mixed u
with the affair, as well as certain
journalists operating from London
The Figaro was deceived by its pen
chant for canards.
A sEMI-oFFICIAL STATEMENT OF
M'MAHoN's MOVEMENTS.
: PARIS, September 1.-LG Pctr
says officially the misrepresents
ton of foreign journals under Prussia
: influence, render il necessary to max