The New York herald., 1870-08-24
a Prussian Frigate Captured
by the French.

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MacnIah0n's Report of tho Battle
of WOerth.
FRENCH REPORTS.
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SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD.
Highly Important from tho French Army
HIncMnhon and Bazaine in Union-"France
Savcd''-The Struggle ''TO Commcnce.''
PARIS, August 23-Midnight
lie Presse, in an extra, makes the following state
ment:
We are now at liberty to make public the fact that
MacManon has joined Bazaine with great number
OF troops. Bazaine has not abandoned his strong
position near Metz.
MacMahon moved North, and France is saved.
BY way OF Rheims Mezieres and Montmedy Mac
MahOn has reached position where he can enter on
the decisive struggle.
LIE Public says:-"Full confirmation of the good
news from the army was received to-dayn
Council CT the Neutral Powers-Auxious
for Peace-Paris Provisioned for Two
MOnths-Reiief for the Families of the
SOsdiers-WOunded Prussiaus, by the
Thousand, Sent to Berlin.
PARIS, August Z3-6 p. M.
The members OF the foreign diplomatic CORPS
serving In the French capital meet daily at the resi-
dence OF Lord Lyons, the British Ambassador. The
question Of tho war engages the sole attention Of
the Ministers. Nothing can be, of course precisely
ur rpc of 4, otr
tiODs. The impression which prevails in the very
best informed outside circles is to the effect that
every one Of the neutral governments is fevershly
anxious for peace but that no one of them has yet
presented any hopeful ground for the adjustment sf
the sad difficulty which exists between France and
Prussia.
The army ambulances Of the American pattern
which pass through the city continue to attract at
tention.
The French government is, 1t is alleged buying
horses in Italy for the cavalry service
Paris has now stock Of provisions sufficient for
two months use Of the inhabitants who are inside
the Notifications.
There is wine sufficient for all purposes, hospital
and the use Of the public, for six months.
Five million of francs have been distributed
among the families of the soldiers from Paris who
are serving with the armies in the field.
One hundred Catholic priests have left Paris on
their way to join the armies as chaplains, volunteer
and regular as their services may be required
Quite number of the Prussian soldiers have been
disabled from service by fevers and dysentery, In
duced by eating large quantities Of fruit which they
found in the gardens and orchards as they marched
on towards Paris.
Dispatches Of an important character nave been
received by the French government from the Empe-
ror and Cabinet Of Austria relative TO the liberation
ofthe 80 900 Germans, non-combatants, who are yet
said to be on French territory.
A government loan OF 200 francs will be
opened in Paris tomorrow.
Ten thousand wounded Prussans have been taken
to Berlin from the different fields Of action.
Despatch from Bazaine-The Great War Loan
Taken by the Peoplc-Policy of the Great
Powers Towards the Nation-Nnval Prices
The Papal Compliment to Prussia-Elat
Contra radictiOns to English Reports-Quict in
the Provinccs-National Hope.
PARIS, August 23-S p M.
The journals to-day say despatch has been re-
ceived here from Bazaine in which the Marshal de.
clares his intention orremaining near Metz.
without giving q fuller explanation the despatch
admits that Bazaine's communications were at one
time endangered, but asserts that they are now
secure.
loan has already been more than taken by antcipa-
tiOn.
1t seems certain that project has been brought
before the great Powers Of Europe having for Its
object the prevention of the dismemberment OF
France.
Assurances have been sent from the French gov
ernment to his Holiness the Pope that Italy has no
intention OF attacking Rome.
The Papa troops had been Withdrawn from Cam.
pagna to defend the city. Many arrests had been
made In Rome.
UMany prizes have been arranged by the French
Navy Department In order to encourage gallantry.
Some of them are said to be extremely valuable.
The Paris journals blame Prince Napoleon for
leaving France. On his return here twas supposed
he had been on q mission to King Victor Emanuel,
but the report to that efect made public afew days
ago is now denied.
The Archbishop of Paris has directed the clergy to
contradict the report that the Pope has feliciated
the King of Prussia.
A number Of Prussan spies were arrested here
to-day.
Captain Jeannerod writes communication to the
Paris Temps admitting that the accounts OF Prussan
violence are exaggerated, but In few isolated In
stances only
The London Times to-day exhorts the French peo.
pie 10 consider what the attempt to defend Paris
must COST and urges them to consider almost any
alternative. The defence Of Paris cannot seriously
defer its capture.
The fortlfcations Of Luxembourg have been razed.
All is quiet at Rheims. Mr.. A. G. GILL; the Ameri.
can Consul has assumed protection OF the large
NUMBER Of German residents in that city.
The committee Of the Corps Legslatir appointed
yesterday to consider the proposition Of Deputy
Ksratry 70 form Committee Of Defence meets to.