The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-08-31
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LONDON Aug. 23.-AdVices from Vitry, hostile
camp, report heavy rains.
The Courier's correspondent says there is no hope
for triumphant issue unless the Emperor and Prince
Imperial cease interference and return to Paris
PARIS, Aug. 23.- Journals have dispatches re-
ceived from Bazaine, declaring his intention to remain
in the vicinity of Metz without giving further expana
ton The dispatch adnts that Bazaines communica.
tions at time endangered, but asserts they
are now secure. All quiet at Rheims.
The Ministry to-day were in consultation. Compro-
mise probable.
A letter of one of the Viette rioters condemned to
DEATH says he wishes confess and promises startling
revelations.
Departments of Mevre and Chere are declared in a
state of siege.
The Constitutional, semi official authority, de-
nes positively that Eugene sent to Victoria for medi
alton.
All Journals deny that metrailliers are loaded with
explosive balls The Gaulos asserts that Bazaine
fuses consent the passage of Is 600 wounded Prus
isans through Belgium on application made by Prus-
SLAMS to Bazaine through Lord Granville.
The Journal Official explains at length the facilities
of the Bank of France for making paper money with
the utmost rapdity.
LONDON, Aug 23.-The general headquarters of the
French army, Sunday night were few miles west of
Rheims
Edmund Texier writes to the Steele that the deepest
Prince Napoleons visit to Italy to protest against
Italian neutrality.
Extraordinary forces called for by the Swiss Govern
ment are going home. The regular army deemed suf
fcent to protect neutrality.
Details of the battle of the 18th, at Graveatte
still wanting. Even at Berlin German dispatches are
meagre From Berlin the following items are gath
cred Twelfth Corps, between Metz and Thionville,
serves to keep up communication between Frederick
Charles and Stenmez. Metz is enclosed ON all sides
Communication between Chalons cut. Headquarters
Crown Prince at Barle Due. Mcmahon and Faily are
striving to cover Paris.
STUTTGART, Aug. 24.-The capitulation of Palsburg
is not officially confirmed.
CARLsRUHE, Aug. 24-The commandant of Kehl'
protests against Strasbourg firing upon Kehl.
LONDON, Aug. 24.-The News says French victory
would cause panic in the stock market here
PARIS Aug. 24.-The Prussians attacked and killed
some Bavarian soldiers the frontier.
La Presse says the great powers have been officially
informed that peace is impossible while Prussan SOL
der treads French soil. The Figaro wants electric
lights on Paris ramparts.
A dispatch from Mezieres yesterday says Bazaine's
small force prevented the Prussan advance until Nc
Mahon had made preparations complete. Mcmahon
and Bazane are now ready to assume the offensive.
La Liberte says the Crown Prince bad not passed
St. Dizier, but had fallen back
The Lbertle knows from reliable sources that the
Prussian loss is 81, 900 killed and $1,000 wounded.
The London Times says Madame Canrobert and
family are not in Eng land
Obscurity surrounds McMahon's movements.
The following Paris dispatches contain the latest
Metz entirely isolated; Prussans strong west of Metz
Gen. Faiy, who commanded at Chaons, superseded
by new combinations Mcmahon is strongly posted On
plains before Chalons with heavy detachments; Nc
Mahon commands 10000 men Failly is supplied with
everything; sharpshooters are fastening to Chalons
SwEEDENBURG, Aug. 24.-French feet on the Baltic
have English captains. Danish shippers have also
cured pilots by promising splendid rewards.
LONDON, Aug. 24.-Count Remard, noted writer
on political economy and finance, has been appointed
Governor of Alsace.
Times recognizes the fact that determination of the
French Corps Legislatf for government would be ir
resstable should Napoleon fail.
Prussia sent Bavaria a subsidy of ten millions of
gold.
Figaros electric elegraphic proposition with
favor in military circles. The glare will battle the be
sieger and aid the besieged.
Orleans party are hopeful. Princes here watch
events closely and will have agent of great skill
and experience in Paris advising them of every
affecting their interest.
The transportation of the wounded is assuming i'm
portance. Holland refuses. Belgium replies that
consent will be construed by France act of hos
ity.
The Paris Libertie says Senators Mele and Behic
blame Prince Napoleon for absence at such time.
meeting of National Guards resolved that no prop
oston of peace should be entertained while the Prus
slams French territory.
Yesterday the Corps Legislatif was unusually turbu.
ent. Ministry assured the Chamber that Paris was
abundanty provisioned. Other answers were equally
satisfactory but the excitement continued
Jules Simon proposes t. send from the city more of
he arms bearing population. Others proposed to
'end the wounded away. Simon objected. Aucherd
created tumut by saying there scarcity of
n certain quarters.
A large number Of Prussian prisoners arrived at
Scissors.
Journals numerically oppose permission to carry |
he Prussan wounded through Belgium
New French loan all taken. Three Villette
'oters condemned to death.
PARIS, Aug. 24-The Patrie says should the Prus
ians defeat the great army confronting them at Cha
ons they will have to vanquish another before reach
ng Paris besides they will find Paris itself amply
prepared 1t is noticeable that the people growing
,almer and more confident upon learning the immense
of defense prepared throughout the country.
The false dispatches of the London Times cause in-
eDse indignation. The effect is increased deter
nnation of the French to fight.
BERLIN, Aug. 24.-Citizens congratulated the Queen
IN the recent victories. The Queen replied that she
arnesly desired peace but that letters from the field
tated that the army auhoritatively demanded sub
tantia guarantees for future peace before the
losed
The ST. journal l0e RUSSIAN UOF-
rnnent is committed against the dismemberment of
france she is however, unfavorabe to that
LONDON, Aug. 24-Prussan officers in the field do
ot expect that Paris will resist. They expect in
direction to follow their approach, resulting in the
displacement OF the present authorities when peace
viii be easily guaranteed.
PARIS Aug 24.-Telegraphic communication to all
oints in the departments of Aube and Cote has been
ut off.
The Minister of the Interior authorizes the state
len that additional adyices of favorable character
ave been received from the armies in the field, but
be information is withheld from the public for journals
re indscreet in giving details which should be kept
ack.
The Constitutional, i'll answering the London Times.
hat the French in a desperate condition, shows
bat that journal draws its conclusion without waiting
Or complete authentic report of recent events and
efes it to decide who in the best military posi-
on 1t adds that the hostility of the Times is ac-
ouuted for by the fact that the propretors son
ed a daughter of the Prussian Ambassador. Some
ersons say in addition that the paper is heavily SUBJ
dized by Bismarck.
Danger has cemented the people. Should the Prus.
ans advance to the ranparts of Paris they will fnd
ut that the incorporating of the National Guard bas
-aits of regular army.
etails may affirm that the work on the fortifca-
ons of the Capitol arc progressing with wonderful
lpdty The Prussian papers represent Paris not the
aris of previous days, 1892 and 1915; they will dis
over their mistake The Capitol will prove now as +
rer that she is the heart of France She is ready to
,ceiye the enemy neither spirits battalions can