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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-04-01
A BACKWARD SEASON.

The Spring of 1870 is extraordinarily
backward. Generally in respect to gar
den vegetables we are a mouth or six
weeks behind our ordinary position at
this time of the year, and if we have the
customary dry weather in May the pro-
duet of our kitchen gardens will be small.
This is due to- the destruction of the
crops by the severe weather of the early
part of this month. English peas in
Macon which ought, at this time, to be
in abundant blossom are now generally
just peeping above the ground from q
second sowing. Asparagus is just about
beginning to produce we'll, bat it has al
ready made two resolute attempts at pro-
duction as signaIly checked by black
frosts. Spinach is now ready for tho
pot.
In the way of staple crop planting we
are. in this region, fortnight or three
weeks behind time. About the ninth Of
March is the usual time, in this imme-
diate region for seeding the corn crop,
and we think planters have, within q
very few days only, been seriously en-
gagged in corn planting. We apprc-
hcnd, however, that the preparation of
the land is pretty thoroughly and gen
orally made, and seeding viii therefore
go on cxpeditiously. We look for Sc
we're cold snaps yet. Spring has not
set in for good. The mercury has been
ranging about sixty the last few days
Macon Telegraph d, Messenger.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-04-01

REAL CoURTEsY.-Real courtesy is
widely different from the courtesy which
blooms only in the sunshine of love and
the smiles of beauty, and withers and
cools down in the atmosphere of power
erty, age and toll. Show me the man
who can quit the brilliant society of the
young to listen to the kindly voice of
age who can hold cheerful converse with
one whom years has deprived of charms !;
show me the man Of generous impulses,
who is always ready to help the poor
and needy; show me the man who treats
unprotected maidcnhooi as he would the
hciress, surrounded by the protection of
rank, riches and family; show me the
man who never forgets for an instant
the delicacy, the respect that is due to
woman in any condition or class; show
me such man, and you show me a
gentleman.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-04-01

To- Gen. Butler is right for once.--
The Government can reconstruct Alassa-
chusetts as well as Tennessee, that is
the logic of Radiealsm. The assertion,
however, is sort Of ''step in advance.
There is, or ought TO be, no difference
between one State aud another. To
make difference is merely to set up
partisan ruling which may be reversed
ct any time and return to plague the in
ventor. Just now the South happens t.
be the under dog L the fight. Next il
is likely enough to be New England. =
| Courier .ioaYazt,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-04-01
DUTIES PAID. 1869.
He.
ss,579,536 %
JUST so.

Call it the Empire, or what you will,
the central government is no longer a
constitutional Republic. And as for the
constitutions of the States, so called,
they are hereafter to be interpreted at
Washington and enforced by the FEEDER
al bayonet. -SrrrtnaE Ncrs,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-04-01

Sentimental youth-"My dear Maria,
will you share my lot for life ~ Prac-
teal girl-"How many acres in your lot,
sirip s Y .-'One, my love;a heart
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av don't b1dder me-"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-04-01

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The New York herald., 1870-09-01
MACMaH0NS ADVANCE FALLS BACH.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

A sharp Action and French Defeut-Thc Bat
tie Renewed To-day.
LONDON August 3l-Nigbr.
Advices from the special correspondent OF the
HERALD report that there was an engagement yes.
terday at point situated between Mouzon and
Cargnan, between strong force OF Prussian cavalry
and the advance guard Of Marshal MacMahou's
army.
After hard night and well contested battle The
French were compelled TO fall back.
The French took possession OF Carignan, on the
line of the railroad to Sedan and Thonyile. They
estroyed the rails and took other measures TO im.
pede the transit of the French.
Fighting was renewed to-day between the two
armies at Armlgny, on the line OF the Sedan aud
Thionviile Railroad.
The troops came In contact about ten kilometres
rom the Belgian frontier.
The Cabinet in Brussels has consequently taken
action to prevent forcibe violation of the neutral
territory, and the Count de Faudres has been sta.
toned with troops at Phillpyte.
The New York herald., 1870-09-01
Armies.

SEEK with whatever arms 10 defend the country or
VINO take any OF The Guards distinctive signs shall
TIE considered as belonging to it,
All former officers corporas iu the army NAV
nave the same rank IN the National Guard. ana rbe
luh henetis OF the pension laws are made applca.l
pie 10 members OF the Guard wounded in the ser.
wee and to the widows and children OF those killed
senators ialsseman and FORBADE who reported
the drait OF thus law, give the following statemeno
oi 'he french military force:Regular army 700 900
Gafde Mobile, 50i,oo0 This estimate does not, how
ever include the contingent for 1870 drafted on
Monday, the 29tn.
The Project OF the Department OF the Aisne ON,
caliy announces the presence OF the enemy. and iu
ves the people TO organize force 20 resist their
approach by means Of attacks on the PrussIau
scouts aud conveys.
The New York herald., 1870-09-01
MOVEMENTS or MACNaE0N,S ARMY.
TfllGosMS TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

Tho Marshal Moving Towards BattIe-A
Coming Effort To Relieve Bazaine.
LONDON, August 31-Night.
The special news kilograms from the seat of war
to the NEW YORK HERALD, which were received
here during the forenoon and In the early part of the
afternoon OF to-day, are very meagre In their con-
tents both actual operations in the field or the
probabilities OF the when and where OF any great
battle between the two armies.
Efforts are being made. continuously and persist
emily, to reinforce MacMahon from Paris.
Notwithstanding that we are informed here Of the
actual occurrence OF some apparently backward
movements OF the army under the command of Mar
shall MacMahon the BELIEF is very strong and ia en-
tertained In some very well informed circles In this
city, that the Marshal will persevere in hts plans
and make q desperate effort to assan the Prussians
before Metz with heavy and telling force and thus il
at all possible, enable the beleaguered army COM
manded by Marshal Bazane to break from its pre-.
sent encirclement and act in conjunction with his
Own troops,
The New York herald., 1870-09-01
TEE SITUATION IN PARIS.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK RtaslD.
The Foreign Nffntssers-Wonnded Germnns--
City Defences md the LOnD.

The Foreign Mintsters-WSunded Germnnr--
City Defences md the LOnB.
PARIS, August 3l-Evening.
The Ministers accredited by the different foreign
governments to the Court OF Napoleon VIII Ger.
tainly leave the capital and remove, with the ar
chivss OF the legations, to Tours should the city he
regularly beseiged by the prussian armies THIS
step, the proprety OF which has been under debate
for some time past has been, /. is said finally re-
solved ON.
Batches OF wounded and sick German soldiers
numbering almost thirty thousand men, have been
transported from France 70 the prussian territory
since the commencement OF actual hOstIities
The latest national loan has produced sum ex-
ceeding eight hundred aud seven millions OF francs
10 the French Treasury.
The city forttncations OF Paris VIII he actively
manned by the garrison daily hereafter. a call TO
arms being sounded as IL would In the case OF
actual assault Dy the enemy. This VIII keep the
troops the alert and In complete training and full
pO session Of their orders.
Four hundred Arab soldiers and French Zouaves
who escaped from Algeria have returned to France
and joined the army In the city.
Bodies OF men are still engaged in The work OF
pulling down the houses lying outside the line OF the
fOrtncaons Of Paris in order that the French guns
may have an uninterrupted range OF sweep against
the advancing enemy and with the view OF anordns
more extended and uninterrupted view 10 the Of
dcers In command OF the garrison.
The chief municipal on1cers OF Paris have I'D.
dressed letter to the Minister OF the Interior
declaring tnst the people ready to encounter the
enemy.
The commanders OF the National Guards have re-
ceived orders notifying them OF the positions
which they are TO hold the Notifications In case
Of siege.
General Trochu will hold review this week Of the
newly organized Garde de Paris.
The Bank Of France commenced 10 issue yester.
day new bills OF the denomination or twenty. five
francs.
The New York herald., 1870-09-01
HOW BAZ NE was DErEATED.
TELEGRAM 10 the NEW YORK HERALD.

The French Marahai's Attempt 90 Escape
His Instructions Found by tho Prussia ne
Driven Back After Fonr Days.
BREMEN, August 81 1870
letter from the Prusslan headquarters explains
how Bazaines attempt TO escape from Metz was
defeated: H.. .vs.- = - So 70
cory Of certain Instructions Of Bazaine was
found near Metz, from which the PrussiaDs learned
that the enemy was to retire in two bodies-one by
the high road to Mars-laTour aud verdun, and the
other by the Connans turnpike. His plan was dis
concerted by the Prussian attack on the lith.
The French subsequently took the road via Brey.
but were again repulsed, and finally driven back, in
the battle OF the 18th, to the walls OF Metz.
There they have since been confined, their only
way of escaping being TO cut passage through the
Prussian line, which they have not attempted.
The New York herald., 1870-09-01
THE FRENCH PARLIAMENT.
TtLeGaAMs TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

Proceedings Tuesday --DemiRI that the Pro.
testanfs Lack Pairiotism-ReporsedE Eiiibus-
tering Expeditions Denied.
PARIS, August 81, 1870.
In the Corps Leetslatif Yesterday Deputy Johnso n
of Bordeaux, protested against the accusation OF
Protestants In France. He affirmed that this was
not patriotic, and said the Protestants were ready
to sacrifice their yes and fortunes In defence OF the
country.
The Minister OF the Interior said that such accu.
sations were unworthy OF France. He knew that
all Frenchmen were moved with the same senti-
ment. He would cause 1t to be published in all the
communes OF France that the first religion now Ia
patriotism.
THIS was greeted with great applause.
Subsequently Deputy Belmont demanded from
the Minister OF the Marine an explanation OF the
reported hllbusterng expedition OF Germans from
the various ports OF the United States
The Minister, In reply said he had received no ON,
cial dispatches on the subject. In the absence OF
any intelligence directly confirming the repor, he
could not suppose the American government would
permit such violation Of the rights of nations
The Pdty1e says the report OF these expeditions Is
absurd, and all the other evening papers take the
same view.
Reports About MncMahon and Bnzaine- Dis
cussion in the senate-Tho Preiect Of the
Aisne.
PARIS. August 3l-Evening.
No Official information from the scene OF war has
been made public to-day.
The COrlstttuttonnet says assurances OF an unof,,
cia character were given In the Chambers Yesterday
that MacMahon had crossed, the Meuse without
opposition, and that the Minister OF Foreign Affairs
had received from the Ambassador OF France al
Brussels news that Bazane, on the 2eth and 27th
disengaged his right arter q successful encounter
with the enemy.
The session OF the Senate to-day was short and
free nom discussions. The two measures OF defence
proposed by the Corps Legslatif yesterday were
passed unanimously. new law was voted regard
ing the National Guard, which DEGREES that during
the present war the Guard may be called to serve
: with the regular army, and that all citizens who
The New York herald., 1870-09-01
THE MOVEMENT on Paris.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

reported Arrest of the Prussian Advance
ChsIons Evacuated.
PARIS, August 30-Midnlght.
The following oflcial news has Just been promul-
gated by the Minister OF the In,erior:-
The march OF the Pfusslans on Paris seems TO have
been arrested.
Marshal MacMahon continues his movements.
There has been no serious engagement vet, Cha
Ions has been evacuated entirely by the Prussans.
The railroad trains 60 freely now as far as Rheims.
The National Guards Of seine Marne and Alsuo
are Gganlzing to oGer vigorous resistance,
The New York herald., 1870-09-01
MaCMAH0N,s MARCH.
TtlEeRAms TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

The Prussians SURPRISED by the Marshaps
sweep of Route.
LONDON, August 31-Night
1t ls now known, and confirmed by special tele-
gram advices from the Continent TO the NEW YORK
HERALD, that King william and the Crown Prince
Of Prussia had their headquarters at Bar le Due and
Ligny on the oath instant and tnat both his Majesty
ana the Prince first learned OF the abandonment Of
Chalons by the French on that day.
Prussian cavalry scouts, which had been sent out
and rode for a distance Of thirty miles IN that direc.
ti0n knew nothing Of the Whereabouts OF MacMahon
after they had returned to the royal encampment.
Marshal MacMahon had, however, left Cnalons on
the 2lst instant for Rheims
ON the 22d instant he reached Sedan. and on the
oath instant t is believed here the French forces
were reported al Rethel.
The New York herald., 1870-09-01

ItLtuhHm To tHr NtW IVhk HEKACU.
Prussian Movcnent TO Foil MacMahon-Three
Lines Of Advance, Extending From BELGIUM
to tho Aube.
LONDON August 81, 1870.
The Prussians, concevng that MacMahon's aim
was TO gain the frontier to effect q junction with
Bazaine, advanced on three lines The Crown
Prince, south OF Nancy, marched by way of Com
mercy Barbecue, st. Dzier and vitry; the Fourth
army, under the Prince Royal Of saxony, keeping
north Of Ponta- a-Mousson, moved toward Chalons, at
the same time observing Metz; while Steinmetz, re-
inforced proceeded through verdun to Rheims, his
right sweeping the Belgian frontier, In hope Of
meeting MacMahon. Thus the German advance
covered the country from Belgium along the Meuse
to the Aube, rendering IL Impossible for MacMahon
to reach Metz.
The New York herald., 1870-09-01
TIE SIEGE OF sTRAsBOURC.
TtLESalMs 70 THE NEW YORK HERALD.

TIE Fortress Cannot Held Out-The City
Disabled.
LONDON. August 81, 1870.
The special despatch tue HERALD forwarded
from strasbourg represent that fortress as being
almost disabled, and that 1t Ia not likely that
the garrison can hold out three days longer.
The Prussians operations against the French
stronghold persistent, regular and Of very for
midable character
The Town Badly Dnmaxed-Pienty Of Pro.
visions and Ammnnitions-The Garrisen
Defiant.
PARIS, August 81, 1870.
person who left strasbourg on Friday last says
that one part OF the town has suffered much but
the garrison is supplied with plenty OF provisions
and ammunition OF war, and the citizens are deter
mined to resist TO the last.
street Locomotives to Aid in the siese-De.
siructiOa Of the Library.
BERLIN, August 81, 1870.
The Prussians are sending street locomotives to
aid In placing heavy guns before strasoourg.
The splendid library at strasoourg has been de-
stroyed by the vigorous oombardment
suneriugs Of the nhabitauts-An Inc fectus
Sortie-The Fortress SILL Holds Out.
LONDON. August 81, 1870.
The surerings ofthe Inhabitants or Strasbourg are
terrible. They starving and are compelled TO
live In their cellars day and night 70 avoid the un-
ceaslng nre Of the besiegers
Another frutless sortie was made by the garrison
on Monday. The Prussiah sharpshooters are within
five hundred yards Of the glacs. Many houses have
been burned. The arsenal was at one time on fire.
The ammunition was safely removed.
The fortress continues to resist
The New York herald., 1870-09-01
NAPOLEON SICK AT SEDAN
WHERE rs THE PRINCE IMPERIAL +?
The Princess C1othilde Remains
Firm to France.
PARIS PREPARING FOR THE SIEGE
FEARFUL BATTLES.
TELEGRAM TO THE new YORK HERALD.

>~N~~~>~~~~>>~~'~~>~~s>~~>~~
TELEGRAM TO THE new YORK HERALD.
Two Days. Fighting Between MacMahon and
tho Prussian Princss-BIoody Contests on
the Belgian Frontier-Both Sides Heavily
= 3Reinferced During tho Fight-MacNIahon
Reuted-Immense Slaughter.
LONDON, August 31-Night
A. telegram from Boillon, Belgium, containing
special advices for the HERALD received here TO-DAY
q fearful battle opened yesterday and continued dur
ing to-day between the combined armies of tho
Grown Prince Of Prussia and Prince Frederick
Charles, and the army under command OF Marshal
4acMahon.
Yesterday morning Marshal MacMahon, who had
commenced general movement of his troops to.
wards Montmedy, was attacked at Beaumont by the
IPrussians with great fury.
MacMahon was, after a most obstinate and
Ibloody resistance, driven back towards the Bel
Egian frontier; the Prussians, after their victory
occupying the line Of the railroad ana ground and
capturing large amount OF camp stores
The Prussians continued to drive the French from
position to position and thence from one point to
smother until the night Of Tuesday closed.
AT an early hour this "wednesday morning the
battle was renewed.
i, Ine oonnict has continued during the entire day
and into the night.
During the engagement large number Of French
seinforoements came on the ground ana took part
In the combat.
They failed, however, to turn the scale or victory
for France.
The Prussan army was also reinforced very
heavily and attacked the French In oyerwhe,mno
numbers subsequently,
The New York herald., 1870-09-01
MACMlHoN MASsISG His ARMY.
TELEGRAM TO the NEW YORK HERALD.

A Desperate Engagement in Prospect.
LONDON. August 3l--Night.
Heavy reinforcements are still being forwarded
from Paris to the French armies in the field.
Special advices from Paris that Marshal Mac
Mahon is just now massng his forces, which num-
ber about 10000 men, In the neighborhood Of
MOntmedy.
The intention of the French commander is to make
o desperate attack on the Prussians toward Metz,
The New York herald., 1870-09-01
FRENCH REINrORCEMESTs.
TELEGRAM TO the NEW YORK HERALD.

Marching N0rthward - Raiirond Travel for
Citizens stopped.
PARIS, August 3l.-EvenIng.
French troops have been marching from the city
nOrthward during the day since morning to the 'front.'
so as to reinforce the grand armies OF the Emperor
In the field
The New York herald., 1870-09-01
THE SITUATION At MEZ.EKEs.
IELEGRAM 70 IKE NEW Y0gK HERALD
Position of thc French Forces-Large Numbers
OF SirsEaIers-yTc zieres ForIifyinw.

'"s"'"" NJ the French Forces-I.arge Numbers
OF SirssRiers-Mezieres Forsifyins.
LONDON, August 81, 1879.
special correspondent OF the HERALD writes
from Mezieres 2stn that there considerable
forces at La Chene ana Tourteron'snd yesterday at
Athgny. The movements OF the troops are incom-
prehensible. There is an immense number OF slrag
giers Onlcers estimate the losses from this cause
safe.
Tie same correspondent, The .9'h, says there is
great activity IN the preparation OF the forticaons
Guns arc arriving. large park OF artillery IL en-
camped outside the gates.
The Prince Imperial returned here to-day from
SEDAN, where Yesterday, there was alarm OF a
Prussian approach. The National Guard and cti-
zens turned out with great aacrty. The alarm was
false, but Il was thought prudent to send or The
Trinsr 49, .ts:f.y-ss =. "T-'v
The New York herald., 1870-09-01
reported Battle Near EIezieres--AIacN cNIahon's
Movements Froe--Eorced Marches Of tho

reported Battle Near DIezieres-- Mac NInhon's
Movements Froe--Torced Marches Of tho
Crown Prince.
PARIS, August 81, 1870
The Noafeur ssys:-Persons who have arrived
from Mezieres affirm that battle occurred on Satur-
day. Our informants the Prussans retreating
There were great numbers of stragglers. There has
been no official announcement OF this affair yet by
the Minister OF War or Interior.
The P,t6lic says:-MacMahOn Is entirely free in mis-
movements. He is in perfect communication with
Marshal Bazaine. To-day both must be fighting the
enemy. The forced marches Of the Prussian Prince
Royal have used up many of his men, who are foot
sore and have to be transported In carts. Thousands
have been left behind.
PrussEans Strong Near Rhcin,s-Londsn Pm
pers Muddled-The German Armies Sepa-
rated-Heavy Roinforcements for MacMa-
hen-Tbc Grown Prince Behindhand.
LONDON August 81, 1870.
The Standard, in reviewing the situation this
morning, says
The PIussans are strong around Rheims, while
immense masses VI them have passed 10 the north
ward.
1t is impossible to say whether the report that
''the King Is moving on Paris with heavy force" is
true or not. Equally doubtful Is the rumor that
'The French Ministers OF War and Interior have
removed from the capal.n The news Is all uncer-
tain and conflicting.
French advices report that MacMahon, by his tao.
tics, has succeeded In separating the forces Of his
opponent, and that he will deliver battle tprobably
today with the most confident hopes OF success.
Marshal MacMahon is reinforced to the extent OF
10000 men daily.
The Times this morning says that MacMahon II
| now endeavOring TO retreat on Soissons having
faIled in his attempt to relieve Bazaine at Metz.
kilograms from Paris this morning are exultan
in statements that the Grown Prince is thirty six
hours behind the calculations OF the Prussian stan.
and that he will not arrive at the right moment to
effect a junction with Prince Frederick Charles.
The French say that the battle between Dun and
Stenay on Sunday was without Importance