Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-08-20
THE WAR.
Conflicting Assertions Of cembatants and
80 their sympathlzsrs.
A French Victory at Last eoafessed-Ea.
thasIasm In Paris.
FRANCE.


Military Governor Of Paris. The recall
of the Garde Mobile to the capital In
spires great confidence among the
people, proving that the army is able
to repel any attack of the enemy and
rendering il certain that Paris will be
well defended. Fighting is still going
on, but Marshal Bazaine win only
send report when the result is GER
trim. There is no confirmation of the
rumor that Prince Frederick Charles
was wounded. i have Just heard,
from good source, the original cause
Of the hostility of the London Times
to the Emperor, and the sudden wheel
around of the London Daily IeLe-
graph in the same direction. Lady
Waldegrave, of Strawberry Hill, is a
great friend of the Orleans family, and
Is dining and winning the London
journalists, with a view to make par
tisans. Delane, of the London Times,
dimes there three times week,
and has been the more easily
won over by her ladyship, from the
fact that he lost 10000 francs in the
time of the Hohenzollern affair, by a
stock speculation for a rise on the
faith of the announcement of settle
ment Of the war question by Ollivier's
organ, the C01aStitsltt0nTlet. p8
Among the recent conquests of the
siren of strawberry Hill are Monsieur
and Madame Lesq, of the Telegraph.
They honored the invitation of her
ladyship, and the allegiance of that
journal was secured.
The declaration of the Minister was
read in the Chambers this afternoon,
and created great exultation. For
tune at last seems to smile on the
French arms. ..-
Members of the Garde Mobile ar
rive here from the provinces daily by
the thousands; they are fine set Of
men and need only few days drill
ling to make good soldiers.
The GdttLois says we now affirm that
we have a good General at the
head of our armies. The greatest
proofs of his calmness in the hour of
victory, he awaits the sure results be-
fore he telegraphs his successes. For
whole days he has resisted the temp
tation to announce good news until
nothing can compromise the hopes he
might raise. uae
INCIDENTS IN PARIS.
PARIS, August 29.-Great crowds
collect daily alound the doors of the
Bank of France to obtain specie for
bills.
Brokers charge premium of ten
per cent for coin.
A FRENCH VERSION OF AFFAIRS.
PARIS, August 19.--In the Corps
Legislatif last evening, Count De
Palikao, Minister of War, took the
floor in response to an inquiry made,
and on explanation, relative to the
fact that General TrOchu being de-
elared Governor of Paris, the govern
ment regarded it as wise movement.
He said to contide the defense of the
city of Paris to a person eminently
qualified to increase the security of
the peace of the citizens. General
Trochu will be replaced in command
of his corps. The reserves formerly
were under his command. Count De
Palikao then informed the Corps Legis-
latif that it was certain that the Prns-
slams had suffered severely in the late
engagements. Their center had been
especially crippled; they had to re-
treat to st. Michael, but were able to
effect a junction with the Prince Royal.
An entire regiment with cuirassiers,
under the command Of Count Won
Bismarck, was totally destroyed near
Schelestadt. The French peasants
attacked detachment of Prussian
dragons and made them prisoners.
The Count then dwelt upon the fact
that dispatch from a Prussian source,
had made no mention of these French
victories.
The remarks of the Minister were
received enthusiastically by the depu-
ties.
BATTLE OF LONGEVILLE.
PARIS, August 19.-The report that
the wife of LIE Boeuf is a Prussian is
contradicted.
The authorities continue to arrest
suspected parties. 81.
Many discoveries have been made
of arms and papers, demonstrating
a widely extended system of the
Prussians spying throughout France.
The public has been greatly excited
by these important developments,
and demand imperatively that the se-
verest punishment be meted out to
such enemies.
A dispatch from Brittany mentions
the patriotic ardor of the entire popu-
lation, and says that men are vOlun-
teering in all parts of the Empire.
There is the greatest enthusiasm
The Figaro has the following de-
tails of the battle of Longeville: The
battle occurred at Briey, four kilo-
metres from Metz, and not at Longe-
vile, as has been stated. The battle
occurred On Sunday. When half of
our army, which consisted of about
sc, 1000 strong, were passing Moselle
on one bridge the Prussians made a
mistake and attacked them about an
hour too soon. Generals L'Admirault
and DeCaen's corps were able to face
the enemy. In about half an hour
from the time the first attack was
made the Prussians had evidently
plan of the Notifications of Metz, but
which apparently did not contain any
indication of Fort Quentin, for in
trying to avoid Fort st. Julien,
they marched directly toward
Fort Quentin, which, when
they came within easy range,
opened very destructive fire upon
them. In this confusion the Prussians
retreated, and came within range of
the guns of Fort st. Julien, which
opened fire, increasing the loss of the
enemy. The Prussians then attacked
another point of our position, which
was defended by only one regiment of
infantry and a masked battery of mi
trailleurs, which were uncovered, and
made great havoc in the ranks OF the
Prussians. The firing ceased at half
past seven in the evening, having
lasted from four o'clock. We had one
thousand killed, and probably as
all day Thursday, near Mass la Tour.
THE FRENCH VERSION OF FACTS.
PARIS, August 19.-The Prussians
nave again sent a flag of truce de-
manding an armistice for the purpose
of burying their dead. They admit
ted the loss of 5000 killed. The ar
mistice was refused.
In this bate the First corps of Prus-
slams was commanded by General
Manteuffel, and the Seventh corps by
Count Seastrow; they had $4,000 in
fantry, :, 900 cavalry and 96 guns.
REJoICINGs IN PARIS.
PARIS, August 19.-Intense excite
ment and enthusiasm prevails at the
news of repeated French victories.
The streets are full of professions and
crowds of people, singing the Marsel-
laise. a-s
Notwithstanding the great excite
ment, there has been no disorder.
ENTHUSIASM OF TIE FRENCH.
PARIS, August 19.-The Empress
takes part In the movement in favor
of the wounded. She has ordered her
apartments at Oompeigne TO be pre-
pared for that purpose, and has de-
cided upon trying the system inaugu-