The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1870-08-18
FOREIGN NEWS.
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NEw York, August 16.
A Herald cable dispatch gives letter
from Gen. Bechee, of the zouayes, in
MeMahon's corps. He did not receive q
scratch, but of 65 of his officers AZ were
killed, wounded and missing. The
soldiers fought like lions. We had 49,
600 against loo. 900. Mcmahon behaved
splendidly; did all any man could do;
but had not men enough We have but
500 or 600 zouaves, and will probably be
sent to Strasburg to reform.
LONDON. August 16.
The following recapitulation is pub
lished to-day: At least 600, 900 German
soldiers are now in France carrying the
needle gun. After them come the re-
seryes-the entire male population Of
able-bodied Germans. This mass is dis
tributed in three parties. The army OF
the Saar, the army of the Rhine. and
the army of the South. Prince Fred
eriek Charles commands the army of the
Rhine as leader of the Center. On his
right, advancing southeast Of Luxem-
burg is the first army, or that of the
Saar, under Gen. Steinmetz. On the
Princes left IL the second or southern
army, led by Prince Frederick William.
Under the latter are 250, 900 men; under
Prince Frederick Charles $50 900, and
under Gen. Steinmetz 10000; total 570,-
900 men. Steinmetz has nearly 700
guns, the Crown Prince 660 and Fred
erick Charles 40; total over 1900 guns.
In other words, Steinmetz has 80 battal-
ions Of infantry, 4S squadrons of horse
and 32 batteries of artillery. Prince
Charles has 1877 battalions Of infantry,
30 squadrons horse and 40 batteries,
and the Grown Prince 1872 battalions in
fantry, 1G4 squadronG horse and l24 bat
teries.
A correspondent Of The Daily News,
writing from Luxemburg, says The re-
snlt of Mondays battle was to force the
Germans back.
Reports from Ventun state that n great
battle is going on, but the silence of the
French authorities confirm rumors re-
ceived here of n Prussian victory.
Great CONSERVATION was produced in
Paris by the declaration of a state Of
siege in Algeria.
BERLIN, August 16.
The Federal Council has voted to re-
imburse each native of Germany ex.
PEELED from France the cost of his pas
sage home.
NEW York. August lG.
The Tribune's cable special from Lon
don to-day says: Our special cores
pondent writes from Paris Monday night
that Sundays battle was only the sem
blance of success or mitigation of dis
aster. The Germans having cut off all
railroad communication with Metz, Ba-
zaine commenced his retreat across the
Moselle, aud proposed to follow the or
binary highway road toward Verdua.
When half the army was across the river
he was surprised and attacked by large
force of the enemy, who, after four
hours fighting, were repulsed with great
loss, from appearance The Prussians
once more outgeneraled the French, and
got around them. Dazaine meant to re.
tire, and covered his retreat.
All parties seem TO concur that every
consideration must give way to the me-
cessities of the hour The Ministry
work incessantly. The Minister of War
has done wonders Within the last few
days he has sent enormous reinforce
ments to the front, and others are follow
ing rapidly. Munitions of war of all
kinds and provisions are dispatched as
fast as teams can carry them. The corps
en- masse proceeds with immense ra-
lihitNs AOfpS VI lItt-suoultTb hIc UT
ganized all over the Country. Prepara-
tions for the defense OF Paris are pre-
crossing rapidly.
Following news has been made public:
The little fort of Henry capitulated yes
terday, after n short bombardment, to
the second Bavarian army corps. A
great quantity of provisions and six guns
were captured.
The following dispatch is from King
William to the Queen:
Henry, Aug. 15.-I have just returned
from the battlefield, near Metz. The
aaSance Of the 9TH corps attacked the
enemy, who was instantly reinforced
rom me fort. The 18th division and
Rar' OF the nth sustained the advance.
ine conflict was desperate, involving the
em'lre iine' The enemy was repnlsed at
al points. and pursued to the glacis of
sne detached works. near the fortress,
"hleh enabled the enemy to give shelter
10 their wounded. Our wounded saved.
order.
The following official dispatch, dated
noth, at about pm. is just made pub
nc Our advance finding themselves be-
Iore Metz, and believing the enemy, who
were encamped under the walls, about to
retreat, Gen. Galtz's brigade was ordered
70 attack the rear guard of Marshal
bazaine's corps. A violent combat en-
sued, The second brigade advanced I'M
der osterhaus, and Immediately the d.
visions of Gems. Kamescke and Wrangle
participated.
PARTs, August 10.
=. ofhcial confirmation of the news of
tne great victory over the Prussians is
impatiently awaited. Great crowds of
people are collected at the Bourse, at the
Ministry of the Interior, and in the
streets.
important news was received from
Strasburg to-day. The Prussians in that
vicinity seem inclined 10 retire. Some
shots have been exchanged. The people
o, Strasburg are determined to defend the
place to the last extremity.
me proceedings of the Corps Legis-
,a.Ii to-day we're exciting and important.
Deputy Keller said. Ear thraa days The