Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-09-09

bers Of wounded we're admitted into BeIgiunA for
--....- LONDON. Sept 2. =
I A d. spatch from private source, dated Wed.
nesday. says that after fighting all Day of Thurs.
day, Bazaine was again driven to Metz. Both
sides lost heavily. e -te.r ID = sf,3T 4
The Emperor's death is reported. but there are
no particulars. .... -.r...- ?, ~
The London journals are sadly psrplexed by
late war dispatches They say that there was O.
new encounter yesterday, near Sedan, which
seetns to have favored the French. But this, and
nothing else. prevented the PrussianG going 90
Paris. 4.-..... 4---...g 49,.
VIM. Il. Russell writes :" Last week. nothing
could have prevented the Pruseians going 90
Paris, but now, entrance there Is hardly posi-.
bie." atIt = - -aE -
The urgency of the Prussian advanoe on Paris
is attributed to an anxiety, 10 get there beIore.
the new rifed cannon are mounted, which are
now concentrating there from the feet.
The Emperor is attended by Nelaten and
other eminent ag1rgeonS.b Ha 10 with M&-shal
McMAhon. ~ t........ Co.,. -, E.. ?.
The French troops which engaged the Prus-
slams at Attignay were reinforcements from
Paris, which left on the 9th and 2Sth of August,
for Marshal Mcmahon. They were conveyed by
rail from Paris to Bethel and marched thence to
Montmedy. Notwithstanding these troops were
fresh, they we're routed by the Prussians.
BRUSSELS, Sept. q.
The French in Belgium have been disarned
and sent to the camp at Beyerloo.
PARIS, Sept. 2.
General Ulrich, commanding at Etrasburg,
says that the fortress can, and will, hold out.
The Notifications at Paris are mined with
powder. Hhou Id matters reach the worst they
can be exploded at q moments notice.
The Prussians lose heavily from sickness,
caused by privations.
Positive news has been received that Mcmahon
and Bazaine communicate.
Sharp-shooters, with Custom House officers
crossed the Rhine few miles below Strasburg
and captured five large boats containing valua-
BILE property.
The journals all publish letters corroborating
the reports OF French successes. but say that
the Prussians are SO numerous that fighting must
be resumed on q vast scale. Both sides have re-
cei7ed heavy reinforcements.
It is asserted that the King of Prussia is in
sane and has been taken back to Berlin.
It is reported that large French army, under
Gen. Douay. has entered Baden. It is stated
that non-combAtants will be enabled to leave
Strasbourg by areoently discovered subterranean
passage.
Calais and st. Pierre will be put in O state of
defence.
CLERMoNT, Sept. 2.
The French, taken with arms, to secure the
privileges Of prisoners of war, must prove that
they belong to a military organization, otherwise
they will be tr led by drum head court martial,
aud. if CO nvicted must serve not less than twelve
years at b ard labor.
MUNICH, Sept. 2.
There is an intense delight, in all classes, over
the prowess of the Bavarian troops.
STUTTGART, Sept. 2.
Baron Varmbieler, Minister of Foreign Affairs
has resigned. Connt Fauta succeeds
ZELDA, Sept. 2.
1The Conference of the Bishops closed. after
adopting resolution never to submit to the
infallibiity dogma.
The faculty at Tribergen, Wurtemburg, are in
accord with the Bishops.
LATER.
PARIS. Sept. 2-Evening.
There are many uncertain and contradictory
reports af1oat regarding army movements and
the recent battles. Palikao, in the Corps-Legis-
latif to-day, declared himself without official
no communications to make.
At the Bourse. and in all circles, fears are ex-
pressed that the French are outnumbered, but
advices. Ola Belgium, represent Mcmahon as
successful and Bazaine as fully supplied with
provisions.