The New York herald., 1870-08-16

Fears OF considerable trouble during to-day tMon'
day. prevail in Paris, Lyons and Marseies.
The news from the seat of war adds to the uneasl.
ness, as it has become known that the German
troops he'd Ponta. .Mousson this morning.
Prussian Assault on the French West Of the
aIoseile--A Rout With Great Siaughtcr-An
Immense Prnssian Army Crossing the French
Frontier.
LONDON, August l5-7 P. NJ.
special telegram from Forbach, which has just
army when retreatnG the west side OF the Mosele
river, attacked with great vGor by the Prusslan
troops OF General Stenmetz's corps.
After aEost impetuous assault by the Prussians the
having made gallant stand against their enemy,
was routed with great slaughter.
Geld telegram from Carlsruhe reports that the
Prusslans occupy Mulhause and Besancon, and that
ing the French frontier.
Prussinn Victory Asain-Naval Rules and the
Biocknde-The Telegraph Service from the
Coutincnt-" Swaruins'' Up the Moselle-
What France Reqnires-'' Poor Cariotta''-
General Reports from, the Front.
LONDON. August 15--6 p. NJ.
second pitched battle Is reported as having oc
cured near Metz this morning, In which the Prus
SLAMS were victorious.
The Prussians have arrived at Vigneul, few
miles from Metz, and are swarming up the MoseIe.
The French blew up two bridges at vigneul to check
the rapid advance OF the Germans.
Ten days, and not fifteen, at first reported have
been accorded neutral ships 10 quit German block.
AIDED ports.
The French administration have given notice that
the transmission OF all private telegrams both for
and through France, is now suspended. Messages
for Spain and Portugal may be transmitted outside
of France by way OF the Falmouth and Gibraltar
cable.
despatch OF later date, on the same subject,
says:"The French order in regard TO the kilograms
has been considerably modified. 1t Is now an
nounced that private kilograms can be accepted for
and through France except for the following depart.
ments:-Mosene, Bas- Khin, Vosges, Haute.R min,
Haute. .Marne, Meurthe, Marne, Meuse Haute.
Saone"
1t is said the reason OF the x.Empress CarlOtta
has been reawakened by the great events trans.
pIring on the Continent. She manfests tile deepest
interest In the war.
Great events are expected at Kiel Immediately.
1t Is reported from Paris that the first panic over
reverses to the French disappears, confidence Is re-
turning.
The Times of-day thus states the situation:--
France, dependent the army, sees its
foremost corps, through blunderng, driven
back on the reserves, though only the
first line Of the Germans has been engaged. The
French show desire to rely upon cavalry in modern
warfare. Or. Russell describes charge OF the
Eighth Cuirasslers on the Eigntleth Prusslan
infantry. When the French were at a distance Of
100 yards they were extermlnated by the Prussian
fire.
Thirty German ships which have taken refuge in
the port Of Falmouth, had procession around the
harbor on Saturday to the music Of bands and with
general display Of flags.
The Scotsman afilrms that the Prince Is in Lon.
don.
Tom Taylor writes TO the Manchester Guardian,
from the Continent, that England may renew her
offer OF mediation with better prospect OF success
now that battles have been fought.
nj Prince Murat, who was with Marshal MacMahon
in the battle Of Woerth, has brought his family to
England and returned to the front.
The orleans princes are still in England.
The French admit that the Prussians pay the
country people for all supplies
Pere Hyaonthe has volunteered as a private in
regiment for the defence Of ars.
The sale and circulation OF English and Belgian
journals Is now prohibited in Paris.
Private letters from Paris describe the Empress al
sadly changed and worn by heavy days and sleep.
less nights.
All the French correspondents have returned to
Paris, no opportunity being afforded them Of Oh.
serving operations In the field.
Letters from the seat OF war notice that t Is the
pratice OF the Prussians In an engagement to sta.
ton sharpshooters on the right OF each platoon 70
pick OF French ofncers.
The Prussian general headquarters last night were
at Henry on the Metz and saarbruck Railroad.
The Prince Royal OF Prussia, for his victory at
wissemoourg has received the order Of the Iron
Crown.
Adespatcn from Cologne states that the Germans
would have been compelled 10 leave Paris by the
odous and hostile behavior OF their French fellow
workmen without an order from the government.
Military Travel-Tbe Emperor and the Luxu.
ries Of Power-Pnris Hostile to Bonn aparte-
Hopeful Of Conquest Over Prussia.
LONDON, August is, 1870
special correspondent writes from Chalons, Fri.
day
All except military railway trains have been
stopped.
Canrobert Is back nom Paris and has gone 70
Metz, following his c0rps-