The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-09-03
THE WAR.
LAST NIGHTS DISPATCHES.

THE BATTLE or sEDAN-THE PRUssIANs vIoro-
RIoUs-THE COMBINED ACTION OF BAzAINE
AND IMAGINATION DEFEATED-KING WILLIAM
REPORTED INsANE-GERNAN OFFICIAL REPORT
OF THE CAMPAIGN,
Paris, Sept. 2.-Tbe Monde says that FIVE
well-prained gunners have been assigned to
each Of the 5000 guns mounted in the Paris
Notifications. An ample supply of ammuni-
ton is also provided.
Fl LONDON, Sept. 2.-Prince Frederick Charles
Yesterday thanked his troops on the battle
field for their gallantry. The fourth army,
composed OF landwehr, has also distinguished
itself.
Paris journals all publish letters from COR
respondents to-day, corroborating the news
previously published of successes to our arms.
The Prussians, however, are so numerous
that battles must be resumed on vast scale.
Both sides have received heavy reinforce
ments.
1t is rumored here that the King of Prussia
is insane, and has been taken to Berlin.
1t is reported here that a large French army,
under command of General Douay, has en-
tered the territory of Baden.
In Brittany recently 10000 volunteers par
took of communion in one day, on the eve of
enrolling themselves in the army.
1t is said here to-day that old people, and wo-
men and children ofStrasburg have been enabled
to leave the city by means of subterranean
passage in an old cloister recently discovered.
The Council of State at Paris think of fixing
the price of bread and provisions, owing to the
rapacity Of dealers.
Calais and st. Pierre are to be put in COM
plete state of defence.
Paris Journals demand the dismissal Of Gen
cral Du Failly, whose management of his corps
d'armee betrayed great incapacity in the re-
cent battle.
Dispatches from Arlon, dated yesterday,
say the fortress of Mezeres and Sedan will
occupy the attention of large force of the
Prussians, if any attempt is made to besiege
them.
French journals call attention to the fact
that although the Prussans have much to say
of the battle of the Both, when General Du
Failly was repulsed, they make little mention
of that OF the 3lst, when Mcmahon repulsed
their left and centre.
The Prince Imperial is expected at Meau-
beuge from Avesnes.
A feet of gunboats is going up the Seine.
The banks of the river are covered with ex-
cited crowds, who cheer the feet as it passes.
PARIS, Sept. 2, evening and
contradictory reports circulate regarding the
movements Of the armies and the recent bat
ties. Count Palikao, in the Corps Legislatif
to-day, declared he had received no official
news from Mcmahon or Bazaine, and had no
communication to make to the Chamber. At
the Bourse, and in all circles here, fears are
expressed that the French soldiers have been
outnumbered, but dispatches received via
Belgium represent that Mcmahon has been
successful, and that Bazaine, having received
fun supplies and provisions and ammunition
occupies a good position 1t is believed that
lighting has been going on all day to-day.
PARIS, Sept. 2.-Journals state ithat the
reported insanity of the King of Prussia is
confirmed.
1t is proved that it was not the army OF
General Douay which entered Baden territory
but large volunteer force.
A number of Germans were arrested to-day
TOR noncompliance with the order to leayC
Paris.
Theirs has not appeared in the Chambers
for two days. He ~ i'll.