Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-26

| rassment, and a pretext for losing battles
The crisis Is too dangerous 10 talk of the
Imperial hsadquazterss anywhere near
those Of the Commander-in- Chief.
a Patriotic Appeal
The Liberte firmly demands Of the De-
puties, referring to the stormy session Of
the Corps Legislatf yesterday, to efface
| all Municipalities in our hour Of need
| We must not compromise the future OF
France. There must be but one grand
| object IN yiew-the country. JOS q Fs--
1 4. The Sineyys of War.
The Liberte says France yesterday
| gained great victory. In one day many
hundreds of millions were paid into the
| Treasury. Prussia for two months has
sought to procure less sum vainly.sa sa
s zi sGAioyse Ney.o b1g 1-ra
Aloyse Nsy, the Duke of Elicbiryen, re-
ceived three sabre cuts across the face at
the battle of Gravelotte. He was pro-
NOTED Colonel on the field. -i7s '1-s==5s.f-i
The Defense es foul. p w
The defense .of Toul by the national
| guard and guard mobile Is described as
very gallant.
sword Comb at OF CanrObert. p
At st. Marieaux Ohenes, Marshal Cauro-
bert threw himself before his troops, and,
after sharp sword combat with a Prussian
officer, drove the enemy back
The BeIgsans Gsoingto Protcct their
e---rfs 6o1s RfontfeF.9 eft v-r7e~ ~ -
1t is said that the garrison at Brussels
has received orders to march to the frontier
Immediately '-' -4 ~ ti
Prussians Entrenched around Metz.
LONDON, Aug. 25-A special from Berlin
says that since last Tuesday Metz has been
completely surrounded by strongly en-
trenched force of Prussians. No attempt
at sally had been made upto noon yester-
day. The entrenchments around Metz are
completed. ....-s-s
A DeputaIiOn to Demand NapoIeon's
AbdfcatiOn-A A Provisional Cow
ernment Imminent fs,fs.f.
1t is believed that deputation of the
Corps Legislatif has gone to the Emperor
to demand his abdication. s-Fs'1 sai
The Corps Legislatiff is now apparently
guarded by troops. e--v- - --. ,--
The announcement of the organization
of provisional government is imminent
/ A quarter Of million fac SMILES Of Ben
editti's secret treaty have been sold here
since the war began.
'' The Belgic Question. --o -'4
The French stories of the Prussians
having passed the Belgian frontier, and
transported their dead and wounded
through their country, are untrue. When
the question was broached by Prussia, Bel
GUM was inclined to yield on the ground
of humanity, but finally declined. 81
Is Gladstone Fearful of Prus-7
{ -a-.farei H sial .H -fl
The Times is authorized to deny that
Queen Victoria has had any correspond
ence with any body on the subject of me-
diation, or that Gladstone is fearful that
Prussia is becoming too strong. -.
The Battle Yesterday near ChaIOns
Reported Prussian Defeat, but
the French still Failing Back
PARIs, Aug %, 8 P. M,-The Figaro has
Just issued an extra with the following
news: A person who arrived in Paris at 8
O'Clock tonight from Epernay reports that
he heard in that city that the Prussians had
been defeated between Verdun and Ohalons
Groups Of Pussian stragglers, cavalry and
infantry, were continually coming into
Chalons. The combat commenced this
morning at 3 o'clock and the news reached
Chalons and Epernsy about this evening.
Nothing definite is stated as the number of
men engaged; but according to rumor, the
entire army of Prince Charles was in the
fight. .--. ~ -.-
Evacuation of EPsrnrY Ordered
Chateau ThierrY the Railroad
1 Terminus. - ..-....... =. e.. - r.
An order has been given to eVacuate
Epernay tomorrow. Trains going:east
on the railroad from paris to Epernay
stopped at Chateau Thierry, which is
now the terminus of the line.
Prussian Views of Paris.
PARIS, Aug. 25.-The Opinion Rationale
SAYS that whoever thinks of any other thing
than driving the Prussians from the soil of
France, it recommends the perusal of the
following passage from published Prus-
sian plan Of attack: paris will never be
in our power unless it is owing to political
circumstances, or moral reason, which will
oblge the defenders to open to us its
gates. Political circumstances, says the
Opinion, means revolution; moral reason
means treachery.
Making Paris n GranarYs
The Council Of Ministers was in session
half of to-day. 1t has been decided by the
Committee of Defense that, upon the ap-
proach of the enemy, all the crops in the
departments of the Seine and the Marne,
and in the environs of Paris, must be de-
stroyed; so, great athaste is urged on farmers
to store their produce in government ware
houses by the city, before the enemy can
seize it. - . ..-..
Geological.
All the animals in the Geological Garden
in Bois de Bologne have been removed;
part of them have been retained in the city
and part sent to Belgium. Some of the
animals are of great value.
More Prussian Spies.
More Prussian spies we're arrested yes
terday taking plans Of the works along the
river Seine. Others have also been ar
rested here, and some were detected with
the troops of Mcmahon - . .. Eel
Substantial Sympathy from Ireland
A remittance was received from Dublin
for the aid of the wounded The Empress
acknowledged the contribution in note in
which she says, this offering to the wound
ed French is received with gratitude. The
generous sentiments which have inspired
this act, and your wishes for the success of
our army and happiness of the Imperial
family, have profoundly touched his
Majesty. ' Et
Escape OF I2,OOO,OOO Treasure.
The Prussian troops closely surround
Strasbourg, yet the government treasurer
managed to escape with over IL, 900, 900
funds. ......
A YVarIike Wager.
A Prussian Colonel has written to En-
mile Girardin, offering to wager that he viii
be in Paris by the 18th September. Gil
rardin publishes the letter and announces
that he has accepted the wager.
Belgium still Neutral.
The Belgian Minister here says he has
received authority from his government to
positively contradict the statement, that
the passage of wounded Prussians through
the territory of Belgium had been permit
ted or attempted.
The Spanish Republicans.
MADRID, Aug 25.-A meeting of Repub-
cans have been called for next Sunday.
The corps of volunteers for the service
in Cuba are rapidly forming.
The POntificaI SOIdiery.
ROME, Aug. 25-The Observatore Ro-
mana, journal favorable to the Prussian
cause, was threatened with violence by the
soldiers of the Pontifcal army until it
speedily altered its tone.
Prussiau Head0uarters-Sff on TO