The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-08-24

have abandoned the idea of beseiging Strasburg
The Prussians have retired upon Darmsenheim val
lev to secure their communications.
BURLIN, Aug 1S.-Prussian feet Dargbetz and
Saamander encountered the French feet of four
ed frigates off Rugan Island the Prussans soon re-
tired without loss The French feet now off Dorz-
bach
PARIS, Aug. l8.-Olivier has gone to Italy. Prince
Napoleon sent bis valuables to Italy.
Palikao stated in the Corps Legisatif that tue Prns
SLAMS lost 1900 in the repulse Pfasburg. Gen Mil
met commands the Garde du Mobile.
Gen. Bazaine has again stopped private telegraph
ing as by that means news reaches Berlin.
BERLIN, Aug. l8.--A dispatch from King William,
dated Pont Moussonang, Aug II, says in the fight
here yesterday took 1000 prisoners, II guns aud
eagles.
Provincial correspondence says i'll ieSumng posses
sion of the former German provinces, Prussia
to reimburse her plundered subjects who have been
expelled from France.
PARIS, Aug. 1S.-The French have captured eleven
German vessels since the opening of the
The French Government represents the previous re-
verses fully checked and the efforts of the Prussians
prevent the concentration of corps at ChaIons
pletely repulsed
The French held their ground, but lost heavily on
Thursday in the battle Graveate.
La Gaulos says encouraging dispatches have been
received frcm Bazane, but must be kept secret.
Chateau Chanlord has been placed at the disposal
of the Government for hospital. 1t contains four
hundred rooms .,
NJ About describes the entrance of the Prussians
at Saverne says they do not maltreat the people
exact money, bread, tobacco, wine forage Where
the people resist the Prussians very cruel Many
peasants killed. and their horses provisions &C. taken
from them.
Prince Napoleon sent valuables and children away
against the wishes of the Empress
PARIS, Aug 18.-La Patrie has the following from
the scene of action dated Tuesday
Bazaife,s army, resting upon Metz, was able 10
check the enemy and regain precious time. The Prus-
slams decided Metz. Bazane, knowing the nten-
ton crossed the Mosele at several places and retired
upon Chalons. The Prussians endeavored to them
off. The French line attacked four times and
were repused with great loss Bazaine continued bis
march and it is considered certain that he will
make junction with Mcmahon and Trochu. This
changes the situation. Bazaine will have superior
numbers and may assume offense at pleasure.
LONDON, Aug. ls.-The coincidence at the time of
the outbreak in Paris and South France suggests to
police combinations to proclaim for republic.
Berlin, Aug. l9.-The Cabinet declines to guaran-
tee inviolability in the Pontifcal States.
PARIS, Aug. l9.-1n the Corps Legslatf Count
Palkao said it~was certain the Prussians suffered Sc
verely in late fight fragments OF their especi
ally crippled had tried to retreat to St. Michael but
were unable to form junction with the Prince Royal
The regiment of white curassers entirely destroyed
The French peasants captured detachment Of Prus |
sians
The following is issued from headquarters, 5 PM,
18TH In the encounter of the 10Th the corps Of Gen
LAdmrault formed the extreme right, The battalion
Of Twenty-third Regiment, on line, destroyed the
Prussan lancers, capturing their colors.
Many brilliant charges, in of which Gen. Le-
grande killed, Gen. Montague missing Prussian
Gems Doorng and Weddel killed and Groeuher and
Won Rach wounded. Prince Albert, of Prussia, com
handing cavalry, killed. The following morning we
masters of the position previously occupied by the
enemy
On the 18th several combats occurred, near Grave
ate Fonnd the enemy in battle line with $50, 900
men.
We have not exact figures of our losses
LONDON, Aug. 19.-Tbe Times says the road is now
open to the crown prince who will leave Frederick
Charles to watch Bazaine
LONDON, Aug. 10, s ANA part of the French
army has been forced back towards Metz where its DO
on is critical 1t is believed that preliminary nego-
ations for peace under discussion here.
The Daily News has Brussels dispatch saying that
he Emperor is suffering from febrile monomania. He
,ries out that he has been betrayed
LONDON, Aug. 49, o'clock PM.-Latest from war
Fighting all day Thursday near Mons LeTour. Latest
french dispatches are full of confidence of victory
emperor still at Rheims.
The story of febrile excitement is discredited.
PARIS, Aug. 19.-Prussian spies tried by the
Jounc of War and shot. They were disguised, TAX
ng notes of Notifications. The streets are crowded
With people singing the Marseiaise the late vic
orles Notwithstanding the excitement there was i
10 disorder
1t is stated on good authority that the mister Of
finance will open the national loan Monday
Council of Ministers was held to-day.
Constitutional publishes article stating that Paris
now stronghold of armed forces. I
Enormous quantities of provisions are increasing I
ally. Mills have been recently erected capable of
making more flour than the residents could use The s
Government will regulate the price of grain.
ROME, Aug. l9-The Pope decided to recall Nun | c
10 from Vienna, account of Austria 3 abrogaton
f concordat.
PARIS, Aug. l9.-The private gardens of the Tuil-
cries have been turned into outdoor hospitals, Dr.
'eaton director. I
Members of the Garde Mobile arrive from the coun-
ry by thousands day-fne men, whom few DAYS r
rl will make soldiers. b
LONDON, Aug. 19.-The Times publishes the follow
lg special from Berlin The French army has been 1
eparated by the Prussian victory at Mars LIE Tour
he main body has been forced to fall back on Metz
nd was brought to stand by the corps under Fred
rick Charles and Gen. Steinmetz. The road is open
Chalons to the Grown Prince, with only Trochu's
'agments of McMahons corps to encounter. deci- |
i've event impends. The Crown Prince, with three t.
orpa, attacked Frossard at Chalops." The dispatch
ays Bazaine must cut his way through the German
rmy capitulate.
PARIS, Aug. l9.-The Gaulois says we may now {
firm that We have great General at the head of the
rmy. The greatest proof is his calmness in his vcto
es. He resists the temptation to announce good p
until nothing compromise the hopes be might Il
,ise.
Brokers charge ten per cent. for coin. ,
Expelled members of the North go to Brussels
lose of the South go to Switzerland.
Germans who citizens as suretiea can /
ave their children in France. '
The Constitutional says native Algerian chiefs are il
using 10000 men to march at moments notice. C
BERLIN Aug 20.-The Baum has the following from "
le King, near Resonvile, Aug. l9 9PM: Tie French '
my was attacked to-day west of Metz its position
as very strong but my command, after combat of Z
inc hours, totally routed the French forces inter- g
epted their communication with Paris and threw them Il
ack upon Metz.
LONDON, Aug. 20.-A rumor is current Of the sud-
IN death of Napoleon, of apoplexy though it is posi-
vely asserted by some but it should be accepted with
strust.
Bombardment of Strasbourg on Friday, from morn q
2 to noon, when it was suspended for Two hours :
he return firing almost harmless. !;
Great rejoicing among the German cizans over the -
ctory 1lumnations and professions features of :,
e occasion. "
The French war office forbids the publication of ~
ar dispatches unless signed by Bazaine. a
PARIS, Aug. 20-Council of War has ordered par. -
al distributor of Bois de Bologne. ~
The inhabitants Of Cbalons are ordered to get the =
ain away within twenty-four hours.
Two German vessels, loaded with OIL have been CAP
red.
Nothing from the front. The public are very aux. L