The Hawaiian gazette., 1870-09-14


Thus threatened the French were obliged to with
draw from the right bank Of the Mosee before Metz
not being strong enough . stop the Prussan move
ments.
The advance of the First Army. observing the move
ment of the French. attacked on August l4th, the
French rear, throwing it upon the main body, which
compelled send back several Divisions sup
port the The Prussian First and Seventh Corps
the north side, to compel the French face
about. They succeeded. after bloody but victorious
conflict.
The Prussan Fifth Divisiq attacked General Eros
sard and by degrees the entire French force became
engaged and of the Prussah forces. the other Dvi-
sion of the Third Corps. the Tenth Corps regiment
Of the Ninth Corps and brigade Of the Eighth par
ticipated.
Prince Frederick Charles bad taken command. The
movement was successful and the southerly road To
Paris was intercepted. The fought heraciay
and their losses large but those Of the enemy,
especially of the Imperial Guard, were immense.
The French official report estimate the Prussian
force engaged at double wbat il was.
The only way for the Emperor to escape fatal isoa-
sion from Paris and his SUPPLIES lay the Northern
line. The Prussian army on the South, finding no
enemy before it. fell back ombning with the other
army. 4 joint attack the French then plan
ned the French eeasing to retreat by the northern
line took position ON the hsight- before Metz
The Second Army Instantly moved To the right,
finding its centre and left arVernl-rville and Armsr
Vileur, while the right retreted in contact with the
First Army. Absolute readspess for Simultaneous
move along the entire line requisite. the
French position was a strong one. Al the start the
Ninth Corps encountered advanced deiachmenis,
which opened with artillery from tue vernieryille
side
The First Army, therefore was ordered to engage
the enemy in front at one o'clock made we'll
tanned and effective cannonade, which lasted until
broad daylight. The Frencii engaged the enemy,
who had just been strongly hrinfTced. The French
iiue reached from Sante Mafe-aux Cleycs To Lacu-
esswOud. Their postiun naturally OF great strength,
had been fortified by earihworks and ditches that
it seemed almost imprrgnabe. There was brief
delay before the assault in order TO make that
the enemy had stopped his retreat on the northern
route. The combat which ensued was long and
severe.
On the left the Guards and Saxon troops fought at
Sainie Marie, ST. Privat and D,tIcourt. Meanwhile
the other wing engaged near Trail. Laeuess-
wood Veruiervlle, as lar as side OF the
northern road, from Metz to Verdnu. The Eight
and Ninth Corps participated inthe action al Grave
lOtte, aud the contest spread irsm Nanx IT, tue Mo-
selle. where brigade OF the Third aud Tenth. with
artillery, were engaged with theeniire French army,
McMahon's Corps and Faiy's Division excepted.
After shutdown the Prnssians took the heights 10y
storm, fingng back the French along their entire
line 10 the shelter Of Metz
PARIS. Aug. 29-The Journal Offcieie publishes
note from the project OF the Seine. pro TEN, NJ.
Blanche. advising all citizens to provide themselves
with such food as may be most easily preserved. and
advising all persons incapable of performing military
duty to leave Paris 1t is supposed here the Prus
SLAMS seeing the danger of approaching to Paris
while Mcmahon may deiea: their forces around Metz
have altered the direction If the movement, and
now marching toward Rethel. Much depends upon
the battle which may take place in the vicinity, at
any moment.
The inhabitants of the suburbs of Paris are moving
into the city, many of the buildings in the envrous
to be leveed, and there is danger Of the appear
ance of the Prussian scounts.
The appearance of things at railroad depots is re-
markable. The piles of baggage and furniture
ormOus and the number aud length Of the trains
irving and departing is unprecedented Crowds are
leaving the city and crowds are coming in, and the
wildel confusion reigns.
The journals explain that the many rumOrs Of bat
ties which have been in circulation. from minor
engagements where losses on both serious, but
results undecided.
The Presse has story that Colonel Gaflt, on
reconnaissance. surprised hundred and fifty
Uhians and captured eTeay Of them 1t is repor-
ted that the Colonel will be made General for his brill
liant services.
PARIS, August 29-Midnsht. have been
scenes Of extraordinary animation in the anbourgs
tonight; all the wurkmen moved by one patriotic
impulse, have decided To quit work aud join in the
defense of their country. They are enrolling them
selves TO fight the Prussians, inside or outside the
walls.
PARIS, Aug. 90 1t is believed here, to night,
that a tremendous battle has been going on all day,
as, according to all accounts LcMahOn must have
reached the troops OF Priuce Frederick Charles to-
day.
lie Public says: Important military events were
expected to day-evei.is which must exercise great
influence on the situation. II is positively known
that all the Prussiar forces have concentrating
for two days upon Retbcl VouZier and Mnntmedy.
The Prince Royal appears undecided. He has ar
rested his al Chalons, owing To his ignorance
of McMahon's intentions. Tho same want of in
formation has led 10 the movements If Sieinmez
and Prince Frederick CHARLES, who first marched
towards Montmrdy. The leaders of the three armies
of the enemy lost all of the dan according TO all
accounts, in deliberatug what course 10 pursue.
" McMahOu has gained such advantages through
this delay that the army of the Crown Prince can
not reach him before he has fought with Prince
Frederick Charles: when the Crown Prince arrives,
Bazaine will also have had time to come, lie is
not surrounded, but is free to move anywhere from
bis entrcuched camp Only Metz, the fortress, is
- council of Ministers was held to-day. Paris
is entirely prepared to stand a seige."