The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-09-01

1t is supposed here, that 'thc rus
slams seeing tho danger ofapproaeh-
ing nearer to Paris, while Mcmahon
may dofcat their forco around Metz,
have altered tho direction Of their |
aud are now marching
toward Rethel. Much depends on tho
battle which may take place IN that
at any moment. The inhab-
itants Of tho suburbs of Paris are
INTO tho city as many of tho
buildings in the cnvirons are to be
lsveled and there is danger OLA sud
den appearance Of tho Prussian
scouts.
Arloa Luxembourg, Aug. 20.
Evening-There has been fighting
all day at the village of Dun, between
Stcnny and Verdun. The firing was
steady from morning till night. No
particulars yet received.
Brussels, Aug. 20.
Bazaine is certainly under the
walls Of Metz.
The Prussians report that the
typhus fever is raging sdreadfully
among tho troops at Metz, rendering
a long resistance impossible.
London, Aug. 20.
A French war steamer is anchored
here. Hor officers have refused TO
act on an official notice to leave.
The Emperor IS now at Besthene-
vile, about twenty-five miles north
of Chalons.
Mcmahon is near Stenny.
The Uhlans occupy Montmedy.
1t was reported that Steinmetz has
been displaced, the cause being the
great losses incurred. His forces
has beon incorporated with those of
the Grown Prince. It now seems
that the report is false.
The Prussians have appeared ct
Suippes, fourtoon miles north of
Chalons. s
The Prussians now in the Valley
of tho Aubo are concentrating at
Sommcpy.
London, Aug. 29-11 A. NJ.
It is reported that o great baltic
has been fought and that Mcmahon
was defeated.
Later dispatches say that the bat-
tie is still going on. 10000 fresh
troops were sent from Paris to Nc
Mahon. :
New York, Aug. 80. s
The Worlds London special tele-
graph gives a repetition Of tho war
ming already several times given of
tho imminent peril of Russian inter-
vention, at no distant time in this
war,
st. Petersburg papers of the 23d
formally deny that the Gar has IN
any way recognized tho conduct of
tho Prussian regiment of which he is
tho nominal proprietor, and adds
that Russia reserves TO hcrSelf the
most absolute freedom to act as her
position requires, in tho interest of
European equilibrium and other own
destiny. Tho commander OF the
third military circumscription has
formally intordictod tho distribution
of German newspapers through the
mails. a
Tho Sclaive and Geek journals, in
| Austria, openly donounce the prog
ress Of the Teutonic race in Central
Europe, and call upon Russia to make
the Austrian Government understand
its mission.
The approach of the hostile armies
to the Belgian frontier excites great
apprehenslons in that country. The
Belgian army, put on a war footing
by tho vote Of August 18th, is order
cd to the front. The arming OF the
Garde Clvile goes on rapidly.
Two special Queens messengers
reached London yesterday with dis
patches for tho Foreign Office from
Brussels. I'iermonde and Antwerp
are fully armed.
IL is reported that a column of co.
600 Prussian cavalry and artillery
were yesterday marching on Bper-
nay. vi
An American newspaper cores
pondont ut st. Avoid had an inter-
view with Bismarck and was most
cordially treated. The King was
very kind also, and sent word TO the
Amer.kaner that in case he should
find it difficult in procuring food, he
must come to the Royal headquart-
ers. q Ss -
The treatment Of American jour-
nalists and travellers by Germans as
| we'll as by the French has been most
lattoring when compared with that
bestowed upon the people Of other
nations, and testifies the popularity OF
our country in all parts Of Europe.
london, Aug. 30-1:30 p. m.
The following nows from the
French war Office has just been re.
ceived: NEARLY nine hundred thou
ssnd mon are now in the triangle
formed by lines running from Rheims
to Rentcl Vauzen.
Bazainc is not shut up; he has 120,.
GOO mon, and Mcmahon is 100, 00O
strong. Theyare stealing two march.
es on Prince Royal who is two days
ahead of Prince Frederick Charles
and tits hoped that. the latter can
not come up in time.
| $4,000 men left Paris on Monday
for the vicinity of Rothel. :.
1t is said the Prussian forcc there
is 50O,OOO strong.
The New York Courier's Paris
special this morning is brief and
merely says: "Tbe Ministry have
packed up and are on the eve Of theil
departure for Tours.
Brussels, Aug. 80.
Belgian troops arc Fastening te
the frontier from all quarters. A
great battle between the French anc
Prussians is imminent and tho ser
vices of Belgian troops will, no doubt
be necessary to protect their coun
try from invasion.
London, August 80.
The Prussians say that the Paril
kilograms purporting to. come from
Bazaine arc frauds, and Tint he il
entirely isolated. McMahon's extra
ordinary movo may have delayed III,
Crown Princes advance on Paris
and has also made the advance at any
time hereinafter easy.
Tho London couriers arc perfectly
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