Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-25
bic on the point, and you would not receive the
dispatch which should send.
is THE CROWN PRINCE GOING BACK
WARD OR FOkWARD.

bic on the point, and You would not receive the
dispatch which should send.
is THE CROWN PRINCE GOING BACK
WARD OR FORWARD.
"The Prince Royal of Prussia seems to realize
the risks which he was running, or will try
eventually to 60 to the aid Of his confederates
in the campaign, for it is affirmed here that he
has retraced his steps and retreated on St
Michael. 1t may be true, however, according
to another report, that he continues his march
en- Paris by the valley of Aube. In any case
We are ready to receive him.
THE FORTIFICATIoNS OF PARIS.
"The work on the fortifcations is almost finish
ed. Yesterday the erection Of drawbridges at
the crossings of the principal roads was COM
pleted, and bastions have been constructed at
eieh entrance, and posterns where batteries
will deliver an effective cross fire. The arms
ment Of the st. Denis end of Mount Vallcrain
is really formidable.
A FRENCH VICTORY ON SUNDAY.
Another battle occurred at Metz on Sunday,
and ended in our favor. Something decisive i
preparing in that quarter.
~upnTGH LONDON
WAX NEms AAA--.----
LONDON. Aug 25.-Strasburg Is well defended,
according to the Telesrophs correspondent. A
defensive fire had destroyed all within range of
the guns. The French armies are now well sup
piled with provisions of all kinds.
Paris letters say the great fear of the Paris
ians il, that some success of the French arms
may enable the Emperor TO regain Paris.
Correspondents of London newspapers concur
that the French authorities viii only treat for
peace beyond the Rhine.
Dense fogs still cover the battle-telds.
1t is believed in Strasburg that Bazaine has
been severed from the main French army, and
his power completely paralyzed.
THE MOVEMENT ON PARIS.
Chalops has been abandoned. 1t is said that
the forces OF the Crown Prince will to-day enter
that city, as well as Rheims. meeting with No
resistance; while Prince Frederick Charles
moves on Paris direct.
La Libertie, to-day referring to information
received from private sources, says that the
siege of Paris is altogether improbable now.
THE PRUSSIANS DEFEATED SUNDAY.
The Patrie repeats formally that the Prus-
slams were defeated in the battle on Sunday.
INTERRUPTED.
The Journal Offciel to-day publishes an ar
ticle of which the following is an extract:
"our ports are free. Our fleet will strike
boldly in the North and Baltic seas. Our COM
merce and industry are active; our credit good.
There can be no comparison OF our finances
with those OF the enemy. Prussia looked for
treachery and encouragement here, and un-
easily wonders at the promptitude of the nation
in arming and organizing, and understands by
this time that the more the struggle is pro-
ionged the better is our situation. Our resources
in men and money are inexaustible. Though
invaded, France arms the entire nation. The
neutral powers remain friendly, but compre-
hend that there cannot now be a question of
mediation
WHO CARES?
The Steele this morning commenting on the
item Of news that the Imperial headquarters are
at Rheims, says: "WhO cares? Mcmahon can
have only one headquarters-the center OF
operations. The Imperial headquarters can
only be superfuity, a SPECIFICATION, an EN-
barassment-a pretext for losing battles The
crisis is too dangerous to talk OF Imperial head
quarters anywhere near those of the Com
mander-in-C Chief"