The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-08-24
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fac of truce demanding an armistice to allow
them TO bury their dead. which was refused.
The ground between Metz and Verdun has
been a scene of constant carnage since Sun
dav. Great enthusiasm prevails in Paris at
the news Of reported French victories. Enor-
NOUS stores and provisions are being brought
into Paris. The Emperor is at Ncrdun.
There is no confirmation of Prince Charles
being wounded.
Bazuine telegraphed from Yerlun. 18th in
slant that The army OF Prince Frederick
Charles attacked the right of our position this
morning. The battle lasted until night. We
held our position. Our loss is heavy" Dur
ing the engagement "A regiment Of Uhlaus
charged Buzaine's staff, and 30 OF the Mar
shal's X escort were plncednsOrS du combat, and
the captain of the escort was killed. The en-
emy was finally driven back along the entire
line.
1t is reported that the Prussians captured
Bar lie Due.
The Emperor is Mt Rheims.
On Sunday nearly all the Prussian cannon
fell into our hands. Their loss was lG, 900 or
5000.
The Pope has asked King William to allow
him to offer his mediation. William replied
respectfully, IF the Pope can offer from him
who so suddenly and unexpectedly declared
war. assurances Of sincerity Of pacific dispo-
sitlOn and a guarantee against similar at
tempt on the peace of Europe, he will not re-
fuse them"
Paris papers say that the Prussan residents
have been expelled from Lyons.
The New York Worlds special says that the
Germans have lost 100, 900 men since they
entered France.
LONDON, Aug. 19.-The reports of Napo-
Icons illness aud insanity are not credited.
McMnhon is at Nitry.
Prince Charles is reported TO have fallen
back tO Join Stcinmct2
LuSDoS, August 2O-ll 4. M.--A great Prus-
sian victory Is announced. All private dis
patches to bankers agree regarding Prussirn
victory. Dispatches from King William saws
The french army is at West Metz. Their
position is very strong. Nv command, after
nine hours. totally defeated the French army
and intercepted communication with Paris and
tn" forces at Metz.
MUvr"U. Aug. l9th-S r. M--A bloody bat
tie has taken place to-day between GravclOttc
pns"d and driven back on Metz.
All commercial relations between Metz and
Paris have been destroyed.
PARIS Aug. 2Oth.-rhe inhabitants of Cha
Ions were ordered to remove their grain within
twenty-fOur hours.
A part Of the Prussnn army re.cntcrcd
Nancy and named the Mayor for the city
The PrusSinn loss was not lcSS than 30 600
in the different battles during the last two or
three DAYS.
LoNDoN. Aug. 2Oth.-Rumors are in crculn-
ton that Napoleon is dead, but they lack con-
frmation.
LoxDox. August 2O.-A Paris correspondent
writes that silence has settled on the name of
Napoleon. lie is dead civl!y and impcrinlly
Where will he drag his dispsed and worn.out
carcass.
There have been three more astounding
PTussian victories
PARIS, August 20.-The official journals
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rumored las, night that battle WAS imminent
between the Crown Prince ani Mcmahon.
Emperor Napoleon was extremely i'll on
Wednesday at Chalons.
1t is intimatcd that Napoleon contcmplatcs
abdicuton.
NEw YoRK, Aug. Goth A special received
this afternoon from Paris says that the city Is
terribly excited over the news received from
tho army.
The flight Of Olivier is fully confirmed.
Prince Napoleon, with all his valuablcs, has
left for Switzerland.
A Cabinet council has been summoned to
consider tho question of Intervention.
The Queen of England has addressed an nri-
togrnph letter To the King of Prussia, urging
the desirbIlity of accepting peace proposals
from France.
The Emperor is still seriously alarmingly
sick.
In Paris to-day in all political arraugem ents
'ho IAlbpeIOI WhS virtually ucpOScu.
LONDON, August 2O.--Thcre is u better feel
ing in the stock market, owing to the rcadi
ness OF neutral powers to intcrposc in the
ffancoPrussian struggle. The confidence
expressed generally in Germany on the result
of the war strengthens American bonds her,
and III Frankfort.
PtusSnn reserves ut various points nmoun
to 2OO,OO0 strong.
IL is stated thnt tho report that Prince Fred
erlck Charles was wounded Is untrue.
LONDON, Aug. 2O--D =. M.-.-Thc war news Il
very mcager.
Private letters from Paris predict n certain
rising of tho population and the expulsion o
Ihe Bonaphrtes from France; the creation o
Itochu MS Dictator, and the eventual restora
ton Of tho Orloanists.
The reported insubordination of tho Gard
Mobile nj Cbolons IL confirmed.
Insulting cries are made against the Elm
peror aud the officers, and tho worst kind o
spirit is manifested. The whole Garde is [,
De transferred 10 Paris and scattered amonJ
tho troops on Notifications.
=, fAnis, Aug. 2O--.A special 10 tho Now Yorl
il'a inera'a says that report is circulated of tn
,ntonded abdication Of Napoleon In favor o
MS son, with tho Empress ms Regent.
5 nn evening special 10 tho Herald says iha
susPatoh TO tho Prussian Embassy report
'""' o'ia'no made desperate effort at day