The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-08-27
TELEoRAPhIc.

Especial Indepcndent BY western Union Teiegrsph
Lospos, August 23.-The Paris correspond
ent of the Standard telegraphs that Bazaine
succeeded in cutting the enemy's lines and is
retreating on Montmedy. 1t il reported that
the Crown Prince has gone to support the
Prussian armies west Of Metz. Another dis
patch says the Chalons army has gone toward
fhionville TO effect junction with Bazaine.
Mcmahon is driven to n choice Of two evils: to
leave the road to Paris open to the Crown
Prince, or by holding 1t to sacrifice Bazaine's S
army.
German dispatches say that Metz is en-.
closed on all sides, aud communication be-
tween Chalons and Paris is cut of.
The grand total Of the German forces now
in France Is $40, 900. with 100000 landswehr
in the rear.
PARrs, 23.-The Temps complains that tho
Emperor and Prince Imperial interfere in mil
itary affairs. and that the latter discloses i'm
portant secrets.
PARIS. Aug. 23.-McMahon has Joined Ba-
zaine with great number of troops.
Bazaine has not abandoned his strong po.
sition near Metz.
Mcmahon has moved north, and France is
saved.
By way OF Rheims. the full confirmation of
the good news from the army was received to-
dAy
EEw YoRK Aug 2i.-Cable dispatch from
London: All news from Paris to-day con-
firms the statement that Bazaine has suc-
ceeded in Withdrawing the bulk OF his army
from Metz. II is still uncertain whether he is
moving to st. LonbDld 10 join Mem thon or
waiting for the cooperation from there of
McMahou. In the fosmer case. he is sup
posed to intend falling in force upOn the
Crown Prince; in the latter. to attack Stein
metz and Frederick Charles at Metz. Stein.
metz AMI Frederick Charles have lost over
l0D D10 ma laa than than
$50 900 men 10 hold tho line from the frontier
TO Metz.
The feeling in Berlin is indescribnble.
The horror and depression Of war threatens
20 last, aud already the flower of North Ger
many is decimated.
NEw YoHx Aug PA correspondence dis
patch from Paris says Bazaine telegraphs he
can not leave Metz. He Saws the enemy wish
10 cut of his communication with Paris but
Ar" not able. nnd calls IL u draw game.
Paris pnDers say thut McMahon has gone to
Aredens. aud will form junction with Ba.
z1ina.
There are conflicting rumors rs 10 the
whereabouts Of the Crown Prince.
LoSDoS. Aug "a. Private letters say that
the Crown Prince is at ST. Dieri. marching on
Paris.
Metz is isolated. The Prussian: are strong
there. Communication with Paris and all
points in the Departments Of Aube Cate and
D. Or is cut of
The Constitutional denies the statements
OF the London Times that tire French are in
desperate situation. and says that paper is
heavily subsidized by Bismark.
II is reported that the Prussinns have vio-
lated the mentality Of Belgium unnwares.
BRusSELs. Ang. ga cable dispatch from
Bnl Run Rnssell to tho New York SIM SAWS
81 did not succeed in reaching Bazaue. The
Prnssians are everywhere and marching. The
railroad il cut, aud the road from ThionvIlle
to Mont NEEDY is also equally out of order.
Bazaine is not Mt Verdnn. He is shut mp in
Prussinn net between Grnndway. the river
Orne and the road from Metz To Etain.
McMshon left Chalons, burning the camp,
for Rheims"
A London special to the World says that
reported conflict nine miles from Metz had
taken place, resulting to the advantage of the
French. but Il cannot be vouchei for.
The French captured Prussian guns in the
recent battles at Lorgueyille and Mars La
Tour.