The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-08-24
THE WAR.
RY THE ATLANTIC CAnLE.

NEW DIRK, aug. lS-fnVate adVlces
say that the French line Is established in
a magnificent position, the right resting
on Chalons, the center at Nerdun. and
the left at Metz. The change Of front
from the line of the Moselle has been n
brilliant success, though performed under
the constant attacks of the Prussians.-
Since Sunday last the fighting has been
continuous, and the losses will exceed one
hundred thousand men. Forty thousand
are reported hors du combat in the en-
gagements of Mars Ia Tour.
The Prussians are fighting desperatelv
and their losses far exceed those of the
French, but they outnumber the latter
two to one. The advices further say that
in sensible private circles in London, and
Of the military clubs, the reports of the
terrible defeats of the French, and the
certain capture of Paris, is regarded as
utterly absurd.
PRINCE ALBERT OF PRUSSIA KILLED
Pals, Aug. l9.-The following is lust
made public:
GENERAL HEADERS. Aug. 18.-In the
encounter of the 10th inst the CORPS of
Gen. Ladmirault formed the extreme right
Of the army. a battalion of the third
regiment Of line destroyed a Prussian reg
-lment OF l~ancers, and took its colors. There
have been many brilliant cavalry charges,
IN one OF which Gen. Legrand was killed
at the head of his division. Gen. Mon
tague Is missing. The Prussian Generals
Doering and Wadel were killed, and Gems.
Greuter and Won Rauck were wounded
Prince Albert of Prussia, commanding the
cavalry, was killed.
FIGHTING on THURSDAY.
VERDUN, Aug. l7.-This "wednesday
morning the army of Prince Frederick
Charles commenced a sharp attack on the
right OF u position. The cavalry divis-
ION of Gen. Porter and the second corps
under Gen. Frossard, made a firm resis-
lance. The army displayed considerable
force, and mad repeated efforts to resume
the offensive, which We're vigorously re-
pulsed. A fresh corps d'armee endeavored
to turn our left. We have everywhere
held u position, and have inflicted heavy
losses on the enemy.
PARTICULARS BY AN EYEWITNESS.
The Gaulois says the following particu-
lars ave been communicated bv an eve
witness belonging to q regiment of chas-
saurs.. The Emperor left Metz with the
advance guard on Sunday last for Verdun.
On that day there was a bloody and pro-
tracted engagement. The Prussian army
was rePulsed by our troops, and lost from
10 to $4,000 men. Nearly all their can
non fell into our hands. On Monday.
about 9 o'clock in the morning, a detach-
ment Of chasseurs d'Afrique was sent to
reconnolter the woods in the neighbor-
hood Of Mars La Tour. They suddenly
came upon three regiments of Prussian
infantry and two batteries Of artillery,
which immediately opened fire. Col. Gal
ltet ordered his men TO charge, but at that
moment IN order came from BaZaine to
fall back on the road and protect the EN-
peror's baggage, and the chasseurs return
ed and encamped a little above Jarny.-
On Tuesday the Emperor arrived at Yer
dun at noon and left IN a train. At %
o'clock two regiments of chasseurs had
been ordered from Chalons to watch the
woods and guard the road track. The per-
son who communicates these details be-
lOnged to this detachment. He met the
train bearing the Emperor at st. Meme
hould. With the Emperor We're NJ. Pie
trle and Prince Marat. 1t was reported
the Prince Imperial and Prince Napoleon
also accompanied him. The train reached
Rheims in the evening.
THE PoPE's LETTER TO H KING OF
PRUSSIA.
LONDON, Aug. l9.-The following is a
letter Of the Pope to the King of Prussia :
Your MAJEsTY-In the present grave
circumstances it may appear unusual to
receive a letter from me, but as the Vicar
on earth of God and peace, I can not do
less than offer my mediation. 1t is my
desire TO witness the cessation of warhke
preparations, and to stop the evil and
their inevitable consequences. NY medi-
alton is that OF a sovereign, whose small
dominion excites no jealousy, who in
spires confidence by the moral and religi-
Gus influence he ~Personiies. MAY God
lend an ear to my wishes and listen also
TO those / form for your Majesty, to whom
l would be united in the bonds of charity.
Given at the Vatican, July ODD, 1870.
lSlgnedl PIUs.
H KINGS REPLY.
Most AUGUST PoNTIFF-I am not sur
prised, but profoundly moved, at the
touching words traced by your hand
They cause the voice of God and peace to
be heard. How could my heart refuse to
listen to so powerful an appeal? God
witnesses that neither I normy people de-
sired or provoked the war. Obeying the
sacred duties which God imposes on Soy
ereigns and Nations, we take up the
sword and defend the independence and
honor of our country, ready to lay il
down the moment those treasures are Sc
cured. If Your Holiness could offer me.
from him who so Unexpectedly declared
war, the assurances of sincerity, pacific
disposition, and guarantees against a SIM
liar attempt upon the peace and tranquil
ity of Europe, it will not be I that will re-
fuse to receive them from your venerable
hands, united as l am with you in chris
tan charity and sincere friendship.
LSignedl WILLIAM.
THE BATTLE AT LoNGUEVILLE.
PARIS, Aug. l9.-The Figaro has the
following details of the battle of Tongue
vile: The battle occurred at Bornev
four kilometere from Metz, and not al
Longueville, as has been stated. The bat
tie occurred on Sunday. Halfof our army
which was about 200, 900 strong, were pas
sing the Moselle at that placeEon one
bridge. The Prussians made a mistake
and attacked an hour too soon. They ev-
identity had a plan of the Notifications OF
Metz, but which apparently did not con-
tain any indications of Ft. Quinten, for
IN trying to avoid Fl. st. Julien they mar
ched directly toward Fit. Quinten, which,
when came within easy range, opened a
very destructive fire on them. In then
confusion the Prussians retreated and
came within range of the guns of Fl. Ju-
lien. The Prussians then attacked anoth-
er point of our position, which was defen-
ded by one regiment of infantry and a
masked battery of mitrailleuse. The lat
ter made great havoc in the Prussian
ranks.
THE FEELING IN RUSSIA-RUSsIA CON-
FERRING WITH AUSTRIA.
New YORK, Aug. l9.-The Worlds
special from Russia says the news is al
most menacing. There was a demonstra-
ton yesterday of students at Moscow
against Prussia, and the repressive meas
ures of the Russian authorities against
the German and Lettish inhabitants Of
Esthonia and Courland are reported to be
increasing in severity. Active negotia-
tions, the purpose of which is unknown,
are going on between ST PETERSBURG and