The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-26
The Battle of Keihl and
Strasburg.
DUEL AT 1EEHEPHIS.
Market Reports.
Reported Expressly for the Argus.

LONDON, Aug. 26.-The Times says the
war in France is now at an end. Its urst
process, which has been of a uniform dlsas-
ter, is mollihed by anything but military
heroism. The conflict has now reached o
most momentous crisis. Within ten days
the Prussians should appear before Paris,
then will arrive a moment of extreme
suspense to the expectant world.
The Times don't believe any serious
attempt will be made to defend Paris
The session of the Corps LegIslatlf was
q renewal of the stormy scenes of the past
few days, ending, however. in an smicsble
adjournment.
Paris dispatches state that Trochu com,
msnds the Paris defenses, aud nus ordered
the expulsion from Paris of all impecun'ous
persons likely to burden the community,
and also those whose presence is dangerous
to public order and safety.
The Corps Legisatif convened in secret
session for the consideration of Trochu's
proclamation.
LONDON, Aug. 25.-Paris advices say
the hopes of the country are fixed on Nc
Mahon
4 great battle is eminent which possible
may be precipitated by the enemy, whose
| hopes lies in rapid movements, two weeks
| m activity would run the tide IN the French
| favor and give time to raise two new armies
and reinforce those already in the field.
| Intervention is still talked Of but until
disssterly defeat France will not listen to
her counsel but follow her own dictates.
La de Tour de Augra decided this morn
ing that the press was unanimously sp'
proved.
EERDUN, Aug &c. Fighting commenced
las. night at Schlenata, two miles from
| Montmedy, in the direction of Nincennes.
| The Prussians cut the rails between Chara
| yeny and Loumilla. The wounded were
| brought to the gates of Montmedy, which
were closed in anticipation of al assault
The Prussian scouts al Brienne and
| Askine have permeated the country for
sggrandizement-
The Crown Prince was at St. Diser on
| Tuesday
Half of the Prussians conducting the siege
at Ulban have been Withdrawn and sent to
Nancy.
The Prussians are moving in the direc-
ton Of Navor.
PARIS. Aug. 26.-Fifteen thousand ole
French soidies are coming at Lyons, and
8 900 of a similar class are assembled neal
| PARIS.
The Prussians are accommodating In th'
vicinity of Chatain Tochermiey, about 5'
miles from Paris.
New YoRE, Aug. 26 "A special to tn
Post saws that CsrIische Heth had sever
artillery battle at keihl and Strasbur,
Wednesday night and lasting till Thursds
morning. AT o'clock large part OF tn
citadel and arsenal at Strasburg va
destroyed, and many fires occurred IN tina
city on account of vigorous bombardmen
of the French battery located ct Marvin
} and was captured without any loss to tn
Prussians. The French fire destroyed abou
20 houses in keihl.
MEMPHIS, Aug. ga duel came off thu
morning nine miles from this city, in Mis-
sissippi, between A. c. Freedman, cler
on Front st., and Jno. Hamblin q prominer
Young lawyer, in which Mr.. Hambhn wa
shot through the breast. Hambiin is o
3 his road back to Memphis No arrests q
q vet Rumor has various causes which lie
to the disagreement, aone of which can b
traced.