The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-08-11

some Prussian artillery. The troops
commenced running without order,
crossing the roads and vineyards un-'
til again reaching the farthest part
of Woisscnberg. The number OF
dead and wounded must be very
large. Indeed the remaining troops
ore Eager to avcnge the death of their
late General. The country people
seem in great CONSERVATION. The
roads which lead TO Hagenan are
covered with peasants carrying their
goods and cattle with them, and cry
ING over the sad fate Of their humble
cottages.
Metz, Aug. 9, $50 .. N.
The enemy IS in a large measure
concentrating In front of Metz. Mar
shall Bazaine has the direction of op-
erations. The corps Of Gen. Fros'
sard has retired in good order on
Metz. All quiet during the night
The Emperor has just gone to the
general headquarters of Marshal Ba-
Zaine.
9:1C P. M.-Gen. Chargenier srriv-
ed and was conducted to the Prefec-
ture by an honorable citizen Of tho
town. The General was in civilians
dress and was immediately taken
into the presence of the Emperor.
Public opinion her, receives with Ia
vor the advent of Chargenler.
Metz, Aug. 7-4.30 =. N.
Major General of the Army 10 the
Minister of the Interior: After q
series of engagements, in which the
enemy brought heavy forces in the
field, Marshal Mcmahon was forced
to fall back from his first line. Tho
corps of General Froissard had to
fight yesterday from 2 o'clock in the
afternoon, with the entire army Of
the enemy. Having held his posi-
ton until 6 o'clock, he ordered . re-
treat, which was4nade in good order.
LoBGUF.
Details of our losses are wapting.
Our troops are full Of elan. The sit.
uation is not compromised, but the
enomy Is on our territory and . se-
rious effort lis necessary. 4 battle
appears imminent. In the presence
Of this grave news our duty is plsin.
We appeal to the patriotism and on
| ergy Of all. The Chambers have
been convokcd. We are placing
Paris, with all possible haste. in y
| state of defence. In order 10 faciii-
tate tho execution of military prepa-
tions, we declare the capital in q state
Of siege. There must be no faint
heartcdncss, NO divisions. Our re-
sources arc immense. Let us pursue
the struggle without finching, and
the country will be saved.
By order of the Empress Regent.
(Signed)
NJ. OLIVIER, Minister Of Justice.
DUKE GRAMMoNT, Minister Of For
eign Affairs.
NJ. CHEvANDIN DEVALDRoNg, Min
lister of the interior.
M. SEaRIs, Minister of Finances.
| Genl VIscoMpr De JEAN, Minister
of War and Interior.
Tho Empress has ISSUED the follow
ing proofs nation:
| FRENCHMEN: The opening of the
war has not been favorable to U.S.
We have suffered q check. Let us be
firm under this reverse, and let US
hasten to repair it. Lot there be but
ono party in the land; that Of France;
a single flag, that of the national
honor. I come among you faithful
to my mission and duty. You will
see mo the first in danger to defend
the flag of France. Iadvise all good
citizens to maintain order; to agitate
would be to conspire with our en-
emies.
Done at the Palace Of Tuilleries,
the 7th day Of August, 1870, at II
o'clock A. NJ.
| (Signed) TIE EMPRESS
Regent Rugenie.
New York, Aug. 8.
A large amount Of Testimony taken
yesterday in the Nathan murder
case, without gaining any additional
light as to who the assassin was.
Pres. Grant left Long Branch yes
terday for st Louis.
Washington, Aug. 8.
Tho Hon. VIM. II. Seward, who is
about to visit the Asiat,c countries,
the Secretary of the Navy tcnders to
him the use of American vessels in
the harbors Of tho countries he visits,
and directs our Consuls to give him
all proper attention.