The union Democrat., 1870-08-20
EUROPEAN WAR NEWS.


PARrs, Aug. l8.-The following is received
Metz II. We he'd serinus engagement yes
terday six miles ont OF Metz, We gained ths
advantage but lost heavily.
PARIS, Aug. l7.-Rumored Genl. lie Bou
| Imprisoned.
LoxpoS. Aug. E.-Herald cable says
The French army at the Rhine has received q
| corn de orace near Metz and il now in disas
tron. retreat towards yesdun in shattered
condition. the soldiers individually are des
perale, the Emperor believed to be in actual
con- mand Of the Army. Baden Troops fired q
saws: ten thousand French wounded Al Camp
ton aid the camp presents q scene OF riot,
disorder and dissipation.
REPORTS &c disturbances in Paris have un-
settled the Garde Mobile, ore half Of whom
would break eway and return Ia case OF revo-
luton. Paris papers confess their inability
tn exnlain the course Of recent military events
for the lack nf dates etc.
TnxpoS. Amg T.-Despatches received
TODAY NJ Prnssian Emhnssv confirm Prussian
SUCCESS of Sunday. French Irnn Clad flee'
are off Hamburg hlockndirg the Elhe.
Lighters loaded with torp-dns were dispatch
ed dawr the ri. or 10 await orders.
Saw Francisco. August Is London sne-
cial ssva another attempt made f"r peace te-
tween France and Prussia: Queen = messenger
arrived Mt Berlin yesterday with proposals
f.,r neace from English Cabinet. Emperor
of France expressed readiness tn treat for
rcace. King and Bismark Tonight at head
quarters. The King replied If Napoleon
wished for neaca he must ask for an armle-
tice in the usual way. nr issue must be de-
cided ay arbitration of war.
Information received frcm Verdun this
morning Thursday says grent hattie prn-
crossing near Mnlatann, one third OF the way
on the road from Metz to Verdun. Large
number wounded on both sides. no rar,irn-
lars received. Generals Froussard and Beam
tev.lle reported wounded, large body Of Prus-
slams entered Brisev.
PxRrs. August l2.-Oficial dispatches from
Razaine, just received. claims great victory
over Prassians, Frederick Charles and Gen.
Steinmeiz.
BERLIN. Thursday. v.--Y Yesterday, third corps
advanced towards Metz on line of enemv's .
retreat enconntering severe fighting, conflict
lasted l2 hours, loss on both sides heavy.
Prussian Generals Doerine, Wedelkind,
Ransch and Gruzher, wounded. Frerch driy-
en- in on Metz.
BERLIN. Aug. 18.-Naval engagement in
Baltic one division Prnssian feet yesterday
encountered French feet. Prussians soon
Withdrew with loss.
New York private cable says Bazaine de-
clared enemy repulsed along the Whole line.
German official reports claim victory on
grounds French prevented continuing retreat.
LoSpoN, Ang. H. Tribune correspondence
from Chalrns says. nm alarm was sounded ~
10 n'clock Sunday night, and artillery went
farward but found railroad"utat Betzm arand
fell back. No communication exists between
Chalons and Metz or Verdun. We dom:
know where the French main body ia. Ca.
valrv we're seen 20 miles from here Sunday.
Tribune correlpondence from head quarters
Of Crown Prince Charles, we are daily advanc
ing. McMahon's corps is almost destroyed nc
remnant being found as the PRICE pushed
steadily forward against flank of French.
LONDON, Aug. 1S -Bszine telegraphs that
he held his rositiun s'erdav against Pril ce
Frederick Charles ard Steinmttz. j.
VERDuH. Aug. lS.-Battle still goes on
this side of Marsnla,ours and seems to be in
onr favor. Tuesday the enemy was repulsed
along tho entire line.
LONDON, August lS- Tribune Cable says
Tuesdays battle is crowning proof Of French
falsehood aud conceit in recent telegraI b
while Poliko WAS assuring Corps Legisla,if
that Baz;ne was pursuing his route unmo-
tested to verdur. the Prussiaas were Alta. X
ing the French fank, and one portion Of Ba-
zines army lad Leen forced TO abandon
road and were again in Metz. Prince
Charles is believed to be advancing Tor Chal-
Ons.
Lo>poN. Ang. 1S.-A ir c m of Bazaine
aud McMah il expected near Chal' n. ard
expect To male ano'herstand Nj. THERE ac-
vises Crrrs Legislntif that surrounding p''pu-
latian Of Paris 10 Obliged to bring their ca't g
inside of the city. and entire suburbs OF +. q
should be laid waste. Losses Of Prussian at
Grave hattie said to be 10000, that Of tht
Frerch $4,000.
They have lady mail carrier out in I'LL
nois Her route ia through a srarsely sett'e''
region. yet she never fails to deliver her IN, lie