The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-08-11
LATEST WAR NEWS.
IJerlin Auo Z

Berlin, Aug. Z,
The following dispatch was receiv-
in this city to day, directed by Count
Bismarck to tho North German EN-
bassies:
"Mayence, Sunday morning, Aug. Z.
|, AZ 8 o'clock yesterday morning a
brilliant victory was won at Bistche
by the Third German Army
Corps, under the command of Prince
Frederick William, over the united
french Corps of Marshals Mcmahon,
Csnrobert and DeFailly. Up to s
a. m., 5000 prisoners have boon
brought in, over ono hundred of
whom are officers. Besides these, six
mitrail!euse, thirty cannon, and two
eagles were taken.
Signed, BISMARCK"
Berlin, Aug. TT p. M.
King William, of Prussia, upon re-
ceipt Of the official announcement at
his headquarters of The Crown
Princes victory, dispatched the fol-
lowing telegram to his Queen, Au-
gusta:
"Wonderful luck has attended us
in this new, great victory, won by
Fritz. Let US thank God for his NOR
cy. The victorious Prussians fred a
salute of one hundred guns on the
field of battle.
Signed, WILLIAM.
London, Aug.
Later reports from tho battle fought
at Worth give details as follows:
The battle commenced ct nine o..
clock in the morning, and tho engage
ment was fercely contested until 4
o'clock in the afternoon, whom it ter.
minated in the total route and retreat
of the French army.
The advance of the French center
comprising tho second corps under
General Frossard was defeated near
Saarbruck. The heads of the yicto-
rious Prussian columns which were
following in hot pursuit of the re-
treating French, overlook them on
Saturday morning. The French were
formed in line of battle in strong pos
ition on hight near Speichern, a
town to the west of Saarbruck, in the
direction of Metz. General Won
Hammer opened the attack and ad.
vanccd to the assault of the French
position. The guns Of the French,
posted upon the nights, opened a ter.
rife canonado, which was replied to
by the Prussian artillery. At the
sound of the cannonade the division
Of General Barnekarr and Lieuten-
ant-General Stulpnagel, arrived and
moved forward to support the attack
Of Gen. Won Hammer. Lieutenant
General de Gebon then assumed the
entire command of the Prussian ar
my and continued the assault. A
tremendous fro was then opened
along the Prussian line, which con-
tinued steadily to advance up the
nights. At the summit fierce con-
test took place, but tho Germans car.
ried the position by storm. The
French became disorganized, and
were routed totally, and were driven
to fight, being unable to rally. The
Russians captured from the French
thirty cannon, four mitrailleuse and
four thousand prisoners.
London, Aug. s.
1t is said automatically that the
Emperor is at Chalons, aud Drs Nehl.
an and Richard attend him. The
British foreign officers have received
the demand from Prussia that Eng.
land shall stop shipments of coal to
France, or abandon the pretense OF
neutrality.
1t is believed that the war will end
in a week. A Brussels dispatch says
the Kings speech from the throne
confirms the statement that France
and Prussia have given a written
pledge to observe the neutrality of
Belgium. The condition of Paris is
believed dangerous. The Empress
is in council with Rouher and Schnei.
der.
The Globe says the Prussian En-
voy insists on criminal proceedings
against the British pilots serving tho
French vessels. To-day the House
refused this demand.
Ireland receives news of the French
defeat with profound sorrow.
The Prussian force menace Metz
and st. Avoid. Mcmahon continues
to retreat toward Nancy. Illumina.
tions and public rejoicing last night
in Hamburg, Dresden and Bourbon
and other cities. Tho French pris-
oners arc everywhere kindly treated.
New York, Aug. s.
There arc no further advices from
the seat of war than was telegraph
ed last night. The substance of tho
dispatches, specials and all, is that
tho French army is badly beaten,
with heavy losses, and in full retreat;
that its confer is driven in and the
right wing turned and cut off; that
the Prussians have taken many pris-
oners, cannon and small arms, and,
flushed with success, are eagerly fol-
lowing up their victory; and that
Napoleon, calling on France to rise
and save tho country, is hurriedly
preparing for a desperate defense.
Official dispatches received by tho
Secretary Of State from Minister
Washburne, confirm the news which
has been telegraphed 10 the press
The excitem ant in this city among
the German population is indescriba-
BILE. Last night the streets were fill
cd with groups earnestly discussing
the latest news and anxiously in
curing for further information. Tho
German newspaper Offices were crow
ded till after midnight by the excited
n altitude, and when the extent OF
the Prussian victory became known
they became almost frantic with en-
thusiasm, and cheered and screamed,
and howled and wept, and sung in
turns. The lager beer saloons as a
general thing were not closed during
the night.
Dublin, August 8.
Demonstrations in favor Of France
continue in South ireland. At Tip
perary yesterday a crowd singing the
Marsellaise was dispersed by the po-
lice.
Paris, Aug. 8.
The lie Temps announces that
Marshal Bazaine has been appointed