The New York herald., 1870-09-16

anairs; and just at this moment the Prussian arti
lery began smart fire from the top OF the little NIL
r0m which they had managed 90 drive the French
artillery, who now began TO suffer rather severely
The artillery fire fell In the midst OF French bata
lion, one corner OF which was almost
destroyed, Although the lighting lasted an hour OF
two after this the battle may be said to have been
ie1 ne e n1 OF M h Ss
battery was In q position which enabled tnem tn
NOV down whole lines OF the enemy from the left,
the fire not coming from The centre. The enemy,
therefore, retreated before the advancing Prussian
infantry, and after battle lasting upwards of eight
hours the German forces remained masters OF the
situation though they paid dearly for their victory
The losses on both sides have already reported.
II anything believe them 10 be under-estlmated;
for you see nothing but wounded and dead
wherever you go.
SCENES ON THE FlELD--MEMENTos OF THE FIGHT
The battle ground, a. seen the day after the nght
was one OF the most iearlul sights conceivable. The
scene OF the conflict was cluster OF villages, OF
was III se sS of e % vass
carnage was awful. Everywhere the dead were
piled up In large heaps the dies crawling over their
pallid faces and blOod-stained uniforms Horses,
snot down by the chassepors. their wounds gaping
III the morning sun, lay In all attitudes, with men
upon and under them. Here was Prussian infantry
man. his cOuntenance oil lvid and distorted by the
agony OF the de0tn.wOund which laid him low; next
TO HIM reposed. IN the calm Indifference OF death.
fame, and hou0rs, may be, and who had found in.
stead grave on the enemy's soil. You could tell he
smile was on hts lips yet From his breast POCKET
Ieeped the corner OF q etter-a dainty pink u0tc-
WHICH uapy COuI8ncO his 6W6etHc6rC8 prayer IOr
his safety Attached to little locket was piece
OF sunny, golden hair, and you might be sure that
that ring OF amethysts and pearls which he wears
was given MIN In the happy peace times, under the
lildens.
The mitraileuses had once more done terrible mis-
chief.
saw several men with half their heads blown
away, with one leg taken clean or, with an arm
separated from the BODY as neatly as though 1t had
been amputated by surgeon. There were some fear
fu breast wounds, t00-wounds that gaped hOrrioly,
anu made one Sick TO look at. Where the mitrail-
heaps Of Prassan DEAD twenty or ' thirty ali Piled piled
around each other-a ghastly sight TO see Close To
Prussian artiieryman was French oitcer, cap
tam OF chaSseurs stricken by bullet from needle
gun his eyes Wide open, his mouth tightly closed,
though he had died Cursng his antagonists.
Not far from the little hill where the French artil-
trumpeter, a mere lad. whom 1t were surely a sin
and shame 70 send INTO the battle field.
The ground was o vast mass OF dead and dying.
Your boots were tinged with the life blood OF many
gallant fellow ere you had walked three yards.
Hecatombs OF dead, heaps OF dying, met the gaze
1t was easy enough If you had the courage and
winch regiments had suffered most Those which
lost men were the Second, Third, Eighth Ninth,
Tenth Eleventh, Twelfth Fourteenth, sixteenth.
fourth. Twenty-elghth, Twenty Thirty-third,
Th.rty.aftn. Thrty-sixth, FOrtieth, Forty-secOnd,
Fnty-second. Firty-fourth, Fifty-ith FIFTY
seventh, Sixtleth, Sixty-f0urt SiXlyseventh,
Slxty-ninth, Seventy-second, Seventy.fourth, Sev.
enty-SiXth, SeventySeventh. Seventy ninth, Eighty
filth, Ninety-frst. 105th and the 107th. All these
regiments suffered severely
On the French Side the infantry sustained the
greatest losses, while the casualties among the
tllery and chasseurS were also very considerable.
There were many marvellous escapes on both
sides. An Officer OF PruSstan infantry showed me
rent made In his jacket by the bullet from casse.
pot, which had gone straight along his chest taking
OF one OF the buttons of his tunc. Many had per-
forations through the little spike at the apex their
helmets and others were shot through the cuffs Of
their coats.
Altogether the battle was the bloOdiest that has
taken place since the war Degan-the most san
culinary, let US hope tnat will be fought during the
campaign.