Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-23

the French were fighting their way to get po-
sition against the enemy in the rear aud flank.
Their progress was consequently. slow. On
Tuesday night they had COTTON NO further
than Staen, sixteen miles from Metz. These
are the the only facts positively known.
Repeated Frenek Victories Ercitemeat;0nd
Enthusiasm:
PAIRS, August 19-There is intense ex>
element aud enthusiasm because of the news
of repeated French victories In the streets
several professions and crowds of people are
singing the Marsellaise. Notwithstanding
the great excitement there has been no dis
order.
Official from, Marshal Bazdiae- TIE Prns-
slams Successfully Repaased Along Their
Whole Line.
PARIS. August 19.-The following oiicial
despatch from Bazaine has just been made
public:
VERDuN, August 17-S P. M-This
morning the army of Prince Frederick Charles
commenced sharp attack on the right ofOur
position.
The cavalry division of General Fortune.
and the Second Corps under General Fros-
sard, made firm resistance. Divisions of
another corps which were in eehelon to the
right and left of Bezonville, came mp success
sively and went into action, which lasted un-
til Diehtfall
The enemy displayed considerable forces,
and made repeated efforts to resume the often
sive. which were vigorously repulsed. The
First Corps d'Armee endeavored to turn
left, but we have everywhere held our posi-
tions and Inflicted heavy losses on the enemy.
Our loss is serious. Gen. Battallie was
wounded.
In he has of he nj
UhIans charged on the staff Of Bazaine and
twenty of the MarshaPs escort we're placed
hors du combat The captain commanding
the escort was Killed. At 8 o'clock the en-
envy was driven back along his entire line
1t is estimated that 10000 Prussians were
engaged.
Bom6ardn,ent of !Stros1ourg.
LONDON, August 20-The commandment
of the city of Strasbourg from poiut near
Kehl. began on Friday morning and contin-
ued till noon. when it was suspended for two
hours The return fire from the garrison was
almost harmless.
Dangerous Illness ofthe Emperor.
BRUSSELS. August 19-The EtOHe Beige
announces that the Emperor was extremely i'll
Wednesday morning, at Chalons.
1t was also intimated that he eontemplates
abdication.
McIHahon Retreating on Paris.
BRUSSELS. August 20-A Paris letter to
the Independence Beige says: '.Marshal Nc
MahoB is retrea.ing on Paris and will avoid
an engagement unless he can form junction
with Marshal Bazaine."
Intervention to !SoUe Paris.
BRUSSELS, August 21.-It is believed that
England and Italy have determined 70 inter
fere Jointly to save Paris. and Austria's con-
currence is momentarily expected. # is re-
ported Emperor Napoleon is about to return
to Paris.
Especial to the New York HeraIdI
Siege Of .Strasbomg- City in Flames
Another Fictory Before CHalOns.
CARLsRUnE, August -Strasbourg is in
flames The French have fred the surround
ing villages. They make frequent sorties
which are constantly repulsed.
Eight thousand Prussans have arrived with
a train of heavy siege artillery.
The city is surrounded by 10000 men.
under General Werder. The Inhabitants are
demoralized aud disorder everywhere prevails
A surrender is hourly expected. The Crown
Prince has won another victory before Chalons
The Prussians are victorious everywhere and
the French defeat is complete.