Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-13
Bank of France SuspendS.
The French People Watching for
PrIissiau Spies II -

The French People Watching for
Prnssian spies.
LONDON, Aug. IA special CORES
pondent of the New York Tribune, al
Metz, writes that he was arrested at that
place on Sunday, together with Mr.. Simp-
son, of the London Illustrated News, and
Henry Mayhem, as Prussian spies. They
were mobbed by the citizens and were
with difficulty protected by soldiers. They
were repeatedly examined by the military
authorities, released and re-arrested, their
papers taken away, and were finally carried
before Gen. Coffemers, commanding in
Metz, who threatened them with death.
After some delay they were again released
and ordered to leave Metz instantly, and
quit France either by Boulogne or Dion.
They chose the latter. He writes again
from Dion that he is under charge Of a
guard, and was allowed to sleep one night
in Dion, and would proceed next day to
Italy.
New YORK. Aug. 12.-The Tribunes
correspondent telegraphs from London:
Prussian spies. As our special correspon-
dent was journeying from London to
France, by way of Amiens, Reins, and
place called Sergiur, and questioned by
custom-house officers and gensdarmes.
He was asked repeatedly to produce his
papers, and was finally allowed. most re-
luctantly, to proceed, when they we're
found to be all right. Yet this correspond
ent is French officer. After his exami-
nation was concluded, the authorities
apologized for the trouble caused him, but
said that they were compelled to question
everybody, SO great was the popular sus-
pieion.
The situation In Paris ON Wednes-
day.
A special correspondent writes from
Paris Wednesday evening, as follows:
Extraordinary precautions were taken
to-day to protect the Corps Legislatif. Be-
sides the infantry and cavalry two batteries
of artillery were in position. Seventy
nine deputies voted for the immediate dis
cussion of the proposal to increase the
National garde, and 170 for the postpone
ment. A forced currency of bank notes is
practically established, for hundred franc
note cannot be changed without paying
premium. The Bank of France still pro-
fesses to pay in specie, but gives only
silver for notes. The run on the bank to-
day was very severe, some persons were
compelled to wait five hours for their turn.
Seven millions in specie were paid out
yesterday and to-day.
1000, ,50Of in Specie Captured by the
Prussians.
Private letters SAY Marshal McAfahon's
treasure chest, containing one million five
hundred francs in gold was captured by
the Prussians.
A Great Battle MOmentariIy Ex.
Pected.
ANTWERP, Aug. II, l A. M.-AdVices
from the French seat of war states that a
great battle is momentariy expected.
BERLIN, Aug. 11.-A party of French
wounded are Just in and are all being for
warded to Shoudan to-day. 2,265 French
officers and soldiers, taken in Saturdays
battles, have arrived there.
The Capture of Strasbourg an Easy
Matter.
LONDON, Aug. 12.-From the best infor-
nation that can be gained, 1t appears that
the garrison of Strasbourg consist of only
one regiment of foot and small force of
the National Guard. The supplies in the
place are in proportion to the garrison. A
siege is therefore impossible, and the cap
ture of the place will probably be an easy
matter. The First Prussian Corps is at
Phillipsburg.
Haute GarOnne Declared in a state
of Siege.
PARIS, Aug. i2.-The journal Oficiel
publishes decree declaring the depart
ment of Hante Garonne in state of siege.
The Wurtemburg Troops.
STUTTGART, Aug 12.-In the battle of
Woerth, the First Corps of Wurtemburg
lost six officers and twenty-three men killed,
329 wounded, and 11S missing. At Gus
weller the Wurtemburg troops captured one
mitrailleuse, three cannon, one staff car
riage of the 4th division, 2,200 prisoners,
and 500 horses.
The Duo de Charities.
LONDON, Aug 1.-THE Duke of Chartres
has asked permission to take service in the
French army. He claims the privilege as
a Frenchman who has learned something
of the art of war in America and Italy.
The Prince Imperial not In London.
The Telegraph is authorized to contra
dict formally report that the Prince I'm
perial is in London.
The Prussians Enter Savernc, as Nc
Mahon Leaves.
Mcmahon marched out of Sayerne Suns
day night on one side of the town just as
the Prussians were marching In on the
other.
1t is reported that Prince D'Auvergne
will decline the portfolio of Foreign At