The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-09-02

cent engagements.
Palikso confirms the report that detach-
ment of Prussian cavalry is surrounded in the
forest of the Marne, and escape is impossible.
Prince Frederick Charles recently barely es-
capped capture by the division of Venoy near
Rheims. He passed over the road by which
that division was marching half a mile in ad-
vance, in a carriage.
Micbelet, the author, has addressed letter
to the government deprecating capital punish
ment in cases of alleged spies, whose trial is
so hasty and the charges frequently turn out
unfounded, after the victim has suffered death.
The National Guard drills several hours
daily. Its numbers have now so largely in
creased that it has become formidable.
A writer in the Figaro says that Bazaine, in
one Of the battles around Metz, entrapped
some $4,000 Prussians into the quarries of
Jaumont, by the aid of spies disguised as
peasants. His cavalry then fell on their rear,
and, surprised and unable to wheel, the Prus.
slams were cut down and suffered terribly
Bazaine, however, is greatly mortified that
this should have been reported in Paris as
victory.
The Alsatians in Paris held a meeting to-
day, which was we'll attended.
The following protest was drawn up and
signed by thousands:
The Alsatians, at present in Paris, protest
against the cruelties of which Strasburg is the
glorious victim; to pour red hot shot and pet
trOeum bombs into city of 100000 inhabi-
tantS; to burn private property; destroy
cathedrals, libraries and museums; refuse to
allow women and children to leave, and to
force men to work in open bitches against
their own countrymen, are hateful viola
tions Of the laws of war, which must
be denounced to the indignation of
the civilized world, and we ask the Corps
Legislatif to decree that Strasburg has de-
served well Of the country, and to pronounce
with power, on the urgency of sending as
sistance into Alsace to prevent the ruin and
surrender Of the strong place which constitutes
the principal rampant of France.
PARIS, Sept. 1.-[Special to New York
Times. THE filibuster sensation story pub
lished in the Figaro yesterday has been traced
to American agents of Prussia in Paris. Some
curious revelations in this connection are eX-
pected. Some old hands concerned in con-
federate American plots are mixed up with the
affair, as well as certain journalists.
The commander at Strasburg has published
the determination of the people to burn the
city rather than to surrender. The Prussians
have refused the appeal lately made by the
citizens to spare the dwelling part of the city
on the ground that it would thus defer the
surrender. The same object dictated their
refusal to permit the departure of the women
and children. General Motterouge, who dis
tiDguished himself in the Crimea and in Italy,
has been appointed to the command of the
Partisan National Guard, in place of General
Traumarre. There are complaints of the delay
in the expulsion of the Germans. Advices
from the Levant represent that the French are
vliied and assailed by the Germans.
The combined movements of Bazaine and
Mcmahon have been most successful, and their
strategic plans have been well devised,
promptly executed, and directed to all the
weak points of the enemy. The victory Of the
French at Courcelles was important, as main
tanning prestige against numbers. Confidence
is entirely restored and siege ridiculed. A
dispatch received to-day from correspondent
of the New York Times, on the Prussian side,
represent encouragement as on the increase;
the cry "TO Paris" is daily becoming fainter,
and death from exposure and disease is making
| fearful havoc in the Prussian ranks.
PARIS, Sept. l, evening-[Special to New
York Herald. THE evening papers state that
on August 26, ult.; Marshal Bazaine gained a
substantial victory over Prince Frederick
| Charles cavalry, but on the 30th the Prussians
obtained an advantage over De Failly's corps,
and that yesterday Mcmahon gained an impor-
tant victory.
LONDON, Sept. 1.-[Special to the New York
| World.l-Another tremendous battle occurred TO-
day before Sedan.
| McMahOn, with an inferior force, is disputing
| every inch of ground with desperate valor.
| Pakao, said to day, that Mcmahon has not suf-
| fered nearly as much as the Germans, and the
fighting continued for several days in the same re
gion.
able to hold the Germans at bay until the army OF
Lyons $50, 900 strong, can be brought into action.
| LONDON, Sept 1.-[Special to the New York Tri.
bune.] THE Medical journal says 1t is assured that
| the statements as to the debilitated and doubtful
| state of the Emperor's health are we'll founded,
DR.. Prescott Hewitt, of st. Georges Hospital
e6S os UafU and WEAVING yess anc
prostate affections, added to recent fatigues
bodily and mental, that startling announcements
| may be made at any moment.
| Whether the battles of Beaumont and CarignaI
| were fought on the same day successive day
seems doubtful. Mcmahon has been caught with
| his army astride the Meuse and attacked by supe
| rior forces on both sides and beaten. He wa
| already attempting to retreat, finding the enemy
on his flank and his communications threatened By
| the Germans. He waited no time, but attacked
wherever he could reach the enemy. The country
above Etain and Verdun is filled with troops. Th'
Grown Prince of Saxony held the right bank of th
| Meuse, while three Saxon and Bavarian corps ad
vanced on BuZancy.
The battle of Carignan, the official details o
ant. It was fought under the eye Of the Emperor
Mcmahon commanding in person. The defeat wa
followed BY arout, and apparently hot Prussial
pursuit. Mcmahon could only fall back on Sedan
fugitives from the other battle accompanying hin
Strong detachments are expected from the Crow
Prince near Rheims, to complete the environment
of McMahon's remaining forces.
THE FOURTH DISTRICT.
Kelley, Thomas, and the Chinese-Pro;ectIo