The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-09-09
Telegraphic.

New YORK, September 3.-There was serious
work at Se,lan on Tuesday when McMallon perchetl
on the heights of Vaux, near Carignam, whittier the
Emperor came.
On that day 10000 Of McSlahons troops were at
tackled between Mouzon and Meyierrs This was
the battle Of Beaumont, where the French We're
driven over the Mouse to Mousson The encounter
on the other bank resulted in driving AIaaahon from
Vaux.
In a severe engagement, the Prussians turned
the French right necrs>italing retirement upon
Sedan before which they again renewed the fight
on Thursday, when they driven into the for
tress of Sedan.
PARIS September 3. Yesterdays journals state
that the reported insanity Of the King OF Prussia has
been confirmed.
Before Sedan France Friday, September 9, u
o'clock p. M.-From the King 10 the Qnoen-A
capituaiion, whereby the whole army at Sedan are
made prisoners of war has just been concluded wi tn
General WnyRfen, commanding instead of Marshal
Mcmahon who is wounded. The Emperor suren-
dered himself to and has command, and has
left everything to the Regent at Paris. His resi-
dence shall appoint after an interview with him,
at rendezvous TO be fixed Immediately. What a
course events, with Gods guidance, have taken.
LONDON September 3.-There is great excite
ment and anxiety in the city TO learn whether the
surrender involves cessation Of hosiites and The I'm
resisted occupation OF Paris
The Germans are urging King William to declare
himself Emperor OF ermany.
DISPATCHES from Berlin say that since "Wednesday
last Bazane sought TO escape to the north, but was
always frustrated.
II is believed in Paris that McMahon was acting
Ion the offensive on Thursday. aud destroyed the
Prussan left, driving the Crown Prince back OF
the hills of Argenese.
BRUSSELS, Sept. 3 General Faillv has been shot.
One account says he was shot by his own soldiers.
and others state that il was done BY order OF Nc
Mahon.
The Empress has ordered Prince Napoleon to re-
turn to Paris He refused decree has been is
sued stripping him ofthe rank Of Prince and Senator.
The Etoe, of this city. says that the French We're
utterly defeated. Mcmahon and the Emperor are
prisoners The French soldiers massacre their own
officers. Many officers have escaped to Belgium
BRUSSELS, 8 p. NJ, September 3.-Yesterday Nc
Mahon was completely beat'n and shut up in Sedan
His last road to Paris is cut
Bazaine has been completely beaten before Metz,
by Frederick Charles.
Yesterday the Prussians who entered Belgium
surrendered and the officers OF both armies set at
liberty on parole.
LONDON September 6.-The Daily News saws:
Jules Favre Foreign Minister. has already made
peace proposals. involving the withdrawal of the
Prussians, and the abolition Of the French standing
army.
The Times and other London journals favor the
French revolution clear expression OF the ma
tional will They anticipate disorder.
The names of Paris streets have already been
changed Aveneu fEmpereur becomes rue Victor
Noir.
PARIS September 6 notwithstanding the dom
nance of the mob. public orde, is maintained.
Etenue Arago in taking possession Of Paris ms
Mayor in the name of the republic, has issued a
stirring address recalling the patriotic events OF ",
80 ard 4S He concludes Citizens. / speak TO
YOU now as our fathers did in 90 Citizens the
country is in danger Rally around this Partisan
municipality, defended from siege by soldiers of the
republic. Vive Ia republique!'
PARIS, September EVERY French town heard
from accepts the Republic ioytul'y.
Engineers destroying the tunnels running east
from Paris
The Prussians are at Scissors, marchiug rap H..
Nothing fronn Strasbourg
Trochu reteratrs the statement that Paris is safe.
The +ussians have reached LaOn heretofore
reported.
Trains are arriving hourly from the front with ar
tlery cavalry infantry and rolling stock "f east
ern roads which is concentrated here and sent wett
and south.
Immense defensive preparations continue.
The army is still retiring before Prussian advance
There seems 10 be but one sentiment among the
people and that is the defense of the nation.
The organization of the military is proceeding.
No dissent from the necessity Of republic any
where
BERLIN, September Russia is about propos.
ing Congress of til" great powers. Prussia will
certainly decline.