The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1870-08-27

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his morning.
The following Geographic dispatch has
lust been received 4
IA great battle was fought at Rezan-
Vile on Thursday.
The action asopened on Wednesday
morning. and atthe termination OF the
day our army occu lied strong position
upon Lne noiu.
son the morning of Thursday the bat
tie was renewed. The French were
by Mashal Bazaine, and
fought desperately. Our troops sustain
ed their assaults firmly.
"The contest was fierce and prelong-
ed.
1.-THE battle was opened at eighth the
morning, and for ten hours the action
ragged furiously.
Sat nightfall the French, under Mar
shall Bazaine, wore totally defeated.
ssLoss on both sides was 10000 in kill
ed and wounded.
eve have taken many cannon and a /
great number of French prisoners.
'sThe King of Prussia commanded and |
directed the movements of the German |
army throughout the battle"
Eugene Wants Queen Victoria as "a
MediatOr---Ehe Prussian Losses.
LONDON, August 22.-Queen Victoria
having received amessago from the EN-
the settlement of the present difficulties,
the former has replied that, by the con-
stitutional government of England the
Queen cannot interfere.
A mediation must proceed from the
Cabinet, and the Cabinet did not think
the time had come for interference.
A dispatch from Berlin to the Times
states that the British Cabinet seemed
to favor the formation of Alsace and
affao int "a att.Ql
Prussia is opposed to Italy. The lat
ter having concluded an alliance with
France. Baron Non Arnim, the Prus-
sian ambassador to Rome, has gone to
the Island of Caprea to see Garibaldi.
The American Generals Sheridan and
Forsythe witnessed the defeat of the
French army, ON Thursday, from Count
Bismarck's carriage.
1t is estimated that the Prussian loss
es in the battle killed and wounded
were 100000.
Gathering F0Od---French short of
Ammunition.
BERLIN, August 22.-The Prussians
are making heavy acquisitions for food
on the inhabitants of Luneville and
Nancy. The small garrisonat Pfalsburg
have capitulated.
Railways are open to Henry and Nan
cy, and copious supplies are being fur
In the late battles the French fell short
of ammunition.
EnaporsRm. Movexnen is of Both Armies
PARIS, August 22.-The camp at Chal-
ons Juf Marine has been raised, and the
troops have extended and have taken up
position along the line of the Marine.
BERLIN, August 22.-The Prussian
advance on Friday when last heard from
was rapidly closing in upon Verdun,
which city is imperfecily defended.
| Communication between Metz and
Verdun has been cut, both by railrod
and telegraph.
The Prussians have occupied Ma
sures.
LONDON, August %. Marshal Bazaine
is reported to be under the guns of Metz.
Marshal McMahon is moving strategic
ally, that he may support Bazaine at
the proper moment.
Prussiam Bark Captured.
A Prussian bark from Dartmouth,
while trying the make German port,
was captured Monday, by o French
cruiser.
DazaIne's Position.
PAnIs, Aug. 23--Bazaine was yester-
day at Metz. He has his north and CEN
tire ground entirely open to him, either
for retreat or to receive reintorcements
McNHAOh SAENaS2J.
LONDON. Aug. 23.--It is rumored here
that Marshal Mcmahon has been at
tempting to effect junction OF his forces
and those of Marshal Bazaine. The
movement is said to have been carried
by way of Rheims, Vendzeir and Laon
but its success is doubtful.
Rsnxnane Cuts IsIs way Through tbs
Esrussian Lines.
LONDON, August %, noon.-The Paris
correspondent of the Standard telegraph.
that Marshal Bazaine has succeeded IL
cutting his way through the enemy
line, and has retreated upon Montmedy
by way of Auden and Longuyen.
Count Palilzao announced at the Corps
Legislatif yesterday that he was in re
ceipt Of good news from Marshal Ba
zaine, giving proof OF the Marshal's con
fidence and energy, in which the gov
eminent shares.
France not Ready for Mediation.
LONDON, August 24.-Paris dispatche:
: announce that as yet no confirmation
has been received of the report of the
retreat of Bazaine from the fortress o
Metz.
They also assert that Mcmahon il
! in daily communication with Bazaine.
The Paris press also regard the posi-
5 ton of Marshal Bazaino with satistac
/. ton.
t The opinion is now generally express
7 ed that no mediation is likely to sue.
] coed, unless Napoleon take the initia
5 tive.
: France has intimated that she will no
;, accept the mediation of neutral power
$ while the Prussian armies are in accupa
ton of the territory of France.
PARIS, August ga despatch iron
: Mezieres, dated yesterday afternoon
q contains the following: The resistanc
!, of Marshal Bazaine, even with the small
: force under his command, prevented th
= advance Of the Prussians until the organ
I ization of McMahon's large army wa
!, entirely completed.
q Mcmahon and Bazaine are now read,
to assume the offensive, and it is expect
ed they will Immediately attack til
Z Prussians together.
d Very --latest.
IS LONDON, August 24-NooN.
o The following despatch from Paris COZ
tains the very latest intelligence frol
the seat of war:
Metz is entirely isolated. The Pru.
/ sians are strong on the West in that V
cinity.
+ General Faily, who was in comman
n at Chalons, is still there, but by the ne
n disposition is superseded.
General Mcmahon is strongly post
in the plains before Chalons, with he
s, Wy detachments at st. Menehould, We
70 dun, and Rheims.
IL Mcmahon has 175 900 men under
command, we'll supplied with food, al
munition and artillery.
( The sharpshooters are fastening
=, Chalons
From the New York World.
, THE FIRE FIEND.