The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-08-25
EUROPEAN WAR.


ments have been accomplished, but have been
attended with serious losses"
The correspondent reproaches the govern
ment for Withholding this re assuring dispatch
from the public He sums up the combats
for the last seven days. They have been ia
vorable to the French, but bring no decisive
results.
One thing seems to be certain, that the ar
my of the Crown Prince continues its march
towards Paris via. Vitrey de Francois, avoid
ing Chalons. The Emperor and Marshal
McMahon are at Chalons.
In the meantime General Trochu's meas
ures indicate that the besegcment of Paris is
imminent Yesterday fifty thousand guns
eight months siege ~
PARIS, August 22.-The Prussians besieg-
ing Strassbourg have diverted the course of
the River I'll to stop the supply Of water to
that city. The commandant has sent all the
non-f fighting material from the city.
LONDON, August 22.-Thc Garde Mobile
are returning to Paris, doubtless for arms
The Prussians intend surrounding Metz with
railroad, Bismark's regiment which was re-
ported several times annahalated, were never
under fire. 1t is said that Marshal Bazaine is
absolutely cut off from his resources. Nc
alahon is also believed to be surrounded
Conveys with provisions have gone forward
to both armies. One hundred and fifty thou
sand men have passed to the front through
Paris since Friday morning.
1t is generally thought that the march Of
the Prussians cannot be checked before reach.
ing Paris. There are said to be 300 900 good
french troops at and around Paris.
1t is believed that one decisive battle gives
Paris to the Prussians
FLORENCE, August 22.-Prince Napoleon
is here to demand meditation.
10 NDoN, August 22-The French Minis
ter to England is instructed to make demands
here similar to those of Prince Napoleon at
Florence. Madame Canrobert and family ar
rived in Paris yesterday.
Pfalsburg capitulatcd to the Prussians yes
terday.
WASHINGTON, D. G., August 22-The
Presidents proclamation Of neutrality between
France and Prussia was issued to-day.
WASHINGTON, August % The Minister
of North Germany here has a dispatch from
Sec: etary Won Thile narrating that the Prus-
sian flag of truce had been fired upon and
trumpeter wounded. The dispatch further
says: eve solemnly protest against this VIC
la ion of the laws of nations"
The Presidents proclamation covers col
umn. 1t recites the laws bearing upon the
subject, and withdraws the protection of tie
United States from persons violating the neu-
trality.
PHILADELPHIA. August 22-The Union
League National Committee met here to day
and passed resolutions Of sympathy with Ger
| mans
PARIS, Augrst 22-The destruction of the
Bots de Boulogne has been commenced The
ramparts around the city are fully armed and
the forts are prepared for any emergency-
The entrance to the city can be closed at any
moment by means of drawbridges 1t is re-
ported that in case of seige strangers will be
compelled to leave the city.
The Ministers of the interior publishes
note from the Minister of War to this effect:
Thalbaring had no communication from Mar
shall Bazne for two days, he thinks that Ba
zines plans have not yet succeeded.
The heroic conduct of our soldiers in facing
superior numbers Of the enemy permits the
hope ofsuccess in other operations. The en-
emys pckcts have appeared at St. Dezier.
BERLIN, August 22.-The Prussiaus have
occupied Mezieres to-day
The Prussians are said to be surrounding
Verdun.
The French camp at Chalons has been
abandoned and the troops have been ordered
along the line. The plan of the Grown Prince
seems to be to advance along the valley of the
Aube. It is said McMahon is performing a
stragetical movement preliminary to an action
which Marshal Bazne is expected to support.
Bazaine has at last been supplied with food
and ammunition
La Steele of to-day says it is certain that
we must accept a siege.
Two of Bsmarck's sons have been woun-
ded.
Marshal McMahon's headquarters are at
St. Dezier.
LONDON, August 22.-The Prussians are
bridging the Rhine between Balse and Null
house in close proximity to the Swiss line,
where there are ten thousand troops collected.
Vienna dispatches says that Austrian Ger
mans have declared for Prussia in this war
The North German Envoy at Rome has vsi-
ted Garibaldi at Caprera.
A large number of siege guns have arrived
for the Prussian frontier, and are being placed
at various posts in Norremsf and Backrun.
LONDON, August pa dispatch from
Meziercs says the Prussian loss in the last bat
tie was frightful. More than 40 600 remain
on the field without assistance. The Prus-
slams have asked permission to send their
wounded home through Belgium.
The activity in cquipping artillery regi-
ments in Paris increases, several having al
ready gone to the front.
One hundred priests, going to the army as
in hospitals, marched through Paris
With their knapsacks on their backs The
crowd we're deeply impressed
Toul was bombarded on the\ 10th but pot
damaged.
PARIS, August 22-Thej official journal
lenies the illness of the Emperor and says
ne will command the imperial Guard in the
1ext great battle for the defence Of Paris. ;
BERLIN, Aug pa letter from King {
William to the Queen: from Rezonville, dated
Aug. 10Th: About $50 fighting ceased
gradually. Without this, should have acted
IS at Roniggratz. Won Room saved me this
alternative. Our troops have performed mir
lces OF valor against enemy equally as
,rave, who withdrew by inches, resuming the