The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-08-19

The Army OF Bazaine continued
its march, and may be considered as
certain to make junction with Me-
Mahon and Trochu. This result the
Prussians have not been able to pre-
vent, and it changes the situation
vastly. Bazaine will then be at the
head of larger force than those on.
posed to him, and when he wishes he
may assume the offensive.
This view of affairs is based on in
formation from the scene of hostili-
ties, dated Tuesday. 10th.
A private dispatch dated at Thion-
vile, Monday, 4 PM, says:
1.-The cannonading of the Prussians
commenced at 3 o'clock, and lasts yet,
Many of the enemy have been placed
hOrs du co1lbat."
PARIS, August 18.-Itwas rumored
this morning that a demonstration
will be made around the hall of the
Corps Legislatif about ppm.
The GdWlOis says encouraging dis
patches have been received from Ba-
zaine, but they must be kept secret as
yet, to prevent any hint of the Mar
shal's plans reaching the enemy.
The Figaro proposes the presenta-
ton of a sword of honor to Mcmahon,
and a subscription started for that
purpose is already very large.
Mr.. Washburne, the American Min
ister, finds himself overwhelmed with
the consequences of assuming the
protection of Prussian subjects.
The AUegir says all the military
authorities approve the retreat to
Metz.
Edmund About, correspondent of
the Soir, describes the entrance of
the Prussians into Saverne. II e says
they do not maltreat che country peo-
pie, but exact acquisitions out of pro-
portion to the population. Large sums
of money. and enormous quantities
Of bread, tobacco, wine, and beef
are demanded.
At all places where the people re-
sist, the Russians are very cruel, but
otherwise they are disposed to be or
derly, quiet and kind.
PARIS, August z9-Eveuing.-Gen.
Trochu has been appointed Com
mander-in-C Chief of all the forces at
Paris, and has issued a proclamation
counseling order and calmness, not
only in the streets, but a spirit of
resignation under trials consequent
upon the situation. He appeals TO all
men and to all parties, saying he be
longs 10 no party save that of bis
country, and declares that all good
citizens must, by moral restraint,
keep down those who see In public
mistortunes only an opportunity to
satisfy their own detestab Die designs.
The Senate vas in session to-day.
The Corps Legislatif has adjourned
to await further news from the scene
of hostilities.
The M0aitear de Ia FIOtte publish
es list of the German vessels cap
tured since the commencement o.
hostilities.
The theatres are nearly all closed.
Prince Napoleon sent his children
and valuables away against the earn
est remonstrance of the Empress.
Especial to the Herald.l
LONDON, August 18.-A dispatcl
from Verdun, of the 18th, says a grea
battle occurred at Mars La Tour
A large number were wounded OF
both sides, including the French Gen
erals Frossard and Bataille.
A large body of Prussian troop
entered Briey.
Our Berlin special dispatch say
that another attempt was made b.
England for a negotiation of peace
The Queens messenger arrived will
the proposals of the English Cabine
to that end.
The King was telegraphed at head
quarters that the Emperor's consen
to treat was given through Lord Ly
ons. The King replied that il Francs
wanted peace she must ask an armis
tice in the usual way, or the arbitra
ment of war must decide between
the two nations.
BERLIN, August 18-A dispatch
from King William, dated Pont-a
Mousson, Aug. IL, says:
In the fight here yesterday we tool
1000 prisoners. IL guns and two
eagles. !"
The Duke of SchlesWig has ISSUED
a manifesto. imploring all Germans Il
sustain Prussia.
The Prussian government allow
only one correspondent of the Berlir
press at the front. Herr KreiC ear, o
the Bo. sen Halle, was selected -r tn
place.
LONDON, August 19.-The Time
eloquently calls for aid for the Frencl
and German wounded.
1t says that the future results viii
depend on the developement of tht
reserves of the hostile powers, anC
declares that the transfer of Alsac
to Prussia would violate the sacreG
principle of national sovereignty, anC
conflict with the permanent restora
tion Of peace.
The French victories have beer
celebrated at several points in Ireland
where the Prussian accounts find N
eredence.
There is deep displeasure here a
the retreat of the Queen to Balmora
/ at this crisis, and some persons urg
a regency with the Prince of Wales a
| its head.
Cambridge University has subscrib
ed handsome sum for the woundet
in the Franco Prussian war.
The trial of the armored ship Irol
| Duke proved most satisfactory.
Tribune special.I
LONDON, August 18-Our specia
writes from Chalons. Monday:
This is the Emperor's birthday, bu
there are no Jetes.
An alarm was sounded this eVenipj
at 10 o'clock, and artillery was put il
motioa and went forward to Bleonie
but there found the railway cut, anC
| fell back. No railway communication
now exists between Chal0ns and eithe
Metz or Verdun-
We do not know where the Frencl
main body is, but the Prussian van
guard is nearer Chalons than Bazainr
Is. and there is no force here capabl
of resisting an attack. Thus far moth
ing but cavalry is heard Of, and tina
| rnsterdav was within twenty miles q