Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-23

. believed that one more decisive battle will
give Paris TO the Prussians. s-l -la-5-..
, Something Positive About Mediation
FLORENCE, Aug 22-Prince Napoleon is
here. His mission is to demand the Inedi-
alton of Italy. - - 5
LONDON, Ang. 22.-Marquis De Ilsvalette
French Minister to England, has been 10
stIucted to make demands here similar to
that of Prince Napoleon at France. It is
certain that Nj. Emile Oliver is still in
Paris. Madame Canrobert aad family ar
rived in London yesterday.
Prussian Pickets Appear at ST. De-
-01-s Of zier.
Pans, Aug. 22.-The Journal Oficiel
says the Minister of the Interior made pub
lie note from the Minister of War to the
effect that the government having had
no dispatches from the army of the
Rhine for two days on account of Interrupt
ton of telegraph communication, he thinks
the plans Of Bazaine has not yet succeeded.
The heroic conduct of our soldiers in fac
ing an enemy of superior numbers permits
us to hope for the success of other opera
TONS -AI 10 esJ j 5A-F
The enemy's pickets have appeared at st.
Dezier. ,..... g-.-..-. .....-
The Journal OficieI reproduces cir
culaf of the administration inviting farmers
and others to store their grain, etc. in
Paris. .--,.. ... ...- .-.... .-.
The Battle of Graveilette.
LONDON, Aug. ga dispatch from the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Berlin states
that there were engaged in the battle of
GraveIlette parts of the I'd, 9TH, 9Th, 9th
and 18th Prussian army corps in reserve
we're the Sd and 10th corps, few divisions
of which, including artillery, shared in the
fight. The entire French army, except
Gen. McMahons corps and two divisions
of Gen. Failley's corps, were engaged, and
occupying an intrenched position, all of
which, at nightfall, had been carried by
storm. The losses have not yet been as
certained The contest lasted from noon
till nine O'Clock in the evening. The French
Journal Officiel to-day believes that Gen..
Bazaine's plans have been baffied.
England wants AIsace and L0r-
raine Independent. .s
The Times has special from Berlin, con :
tanning the following items: England would,
no doubt, prefer to have the old German
provinces of Elsas (Alsace) and LOthringen
(Loraine) established into an independent
and neutral State. i+ 5.l -i -- .r..-
GarIbaIdi for Prussia-Two sons of
bismarck Wounded.
Darn.in, the North German Envoy at
Rome, paid visit to Garibaldi, at Oaprera,
in consequence of an alliance between Italy
and France. -r-. 40. --
Two Sons of Count Bismarck, officers
in the Prussian army, were wounded in the
recent battles. -.t.
The Prussian cavalry were not used to
any great extent in the engagement around
Metz.
A large number of heavy siege guns ar
rived at the Prussian front. --
The ports in Norderney and Borkum have
been repaired.
The balls thrown by tbs mitralleur are
found to be explosive.
Victoria to Eugenie.
BERLIN, August PA letter Of Queen
Victoria to the Empress Eugenie, dated
August Is, relating to mediation is pub
lished. She regrets her inability to medi-
| ate. She intimates that it is an affair for
the Cabinet, and the Cabinet thinks the
time inopportune.
NEW YORK, Aug. 22.-Special to the
| Evening Telegram sr
Prussians Violate Swiss Territory.
LONDON, Aug. pa dispatch received
here this morning from Switzerland states
| that the Germans commenced throwing a
bridge across the Rhine at point between
| Basic and Mulhausen, within close proxim-
| ity to the Swiss frontier. Ten thousand
| German troops are collected at that point.
| The Swiss government has protested
against this violation of her territory.
| The Prussians Surrounding Verdun
-ChaIons a Drill Camp no Longer
The Plan of the Crown Prince
McMahOn in His Way.
LONDON, Aug. 22.-The French Govern
ment has forbidden the expectation of food.
| The Prussians are surrounding Verdun,
which is imperfectly defended. The camp
at Chalons has been raised, and the troops
now there are ordered to take positions
| along the line. The plan of the Prussian
| Crown Prince is apparently to advance on
i Paris by the valley of the Auber. 1t Is said
Mcmahon is performing some strategetical
| movements, preliminary to an action,
which Bazaine is prepared to support. Ba-
zaine has at last been supplied with food
and ammunition. ---E. . e..
Paris ROusing from a Dream.
The Steele to-day says Paris is dispelling
| the delusion. 1t is certain that We must
accept siege. Edmund About writes to
| the Soir, praising the grave self devotion
| of all classes. Paris is preparing for des-
perate defense. -.. --
FLORENCE, Aug. PA war sppropria-
| ton of forty million iyres has passed both
| chambers.
PARIS, Aug. GA decree is published
| in the Journal Oficiel to-day for the crea-
ton of a new cavalry regiment for the I'M
perial guard. . .-l
In some provinces the French have re-
Gently attacked innocent persons supposed
to be Prusslan spies. The Government
will take measures Immediately to prevent
these outrages hereafter.
| PrussIans occupy Mazieres.
BERLIN, Aug. 22.-Prussians have Oecu'
pied Mazieres. - --.' ...
Bazaine under the Protection OF
Metzs .
| LONDON, Aug. pa Berlin dispatch
says Bazaine is reported to be under the
guns of Metz,
A Naval Set to off Plymouth.
PLYMOUTH, Enc, Aug. POMONA
French side-wheel corvette has Just cap
tured Prussian bark off this port Many
spectators gathered on the beach to witness
the operation. ... ...-.-4 .---
Bots deI3OuIOgne Partly Destroyed
PARIS, August 22.-The destruction o.
Bots de Boulogne has commenced. A
large part, however, has not been touched.
Only those portions near the wall of the
city, are to be cleared away. Ramparts
are strongly fortified with large cannons,
the forts are fully prepared. And the en-
frances to the city may be cleared at
any moment by the draw bridges. 1t is
reported that in case of seige all strangers
are to be compelled to leave
| BrIbing the Swedish Press.
LONDON, Aug. 22.-SEOckholm advices
state that French agents have been ar.
rested for bribing the press to excite SYM
pathy for France to the embarra ssment oil
the Government,
| The Austrians for FaLhcrIand.
| A telegram from Vienna states that the
Austrian Germans have pronounced il
favor of Germany in the present war. A
proclamation is said to be issued in their
name calling on all patriotic brethren to
rally to the support of Prussian and Gar
| man unity.
TO Prevent Anarchy in France.
1t is reported that the Minister Of Prus-