The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-08-25
FOR
rME WAR.

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rME War.
KING WILLIAMS ANNOUNCEMENT OF tn
DEFEAT OF THE FREXCH.
LoNDoS, August 20tThe following are th
exact words of the of1cial despatch Of Kin
William, dated Bousonville, Thursda
evening:
1--WE have defeated the French unde
Marshal Bazaine, after a battle which Taste,
ten hours. There were 10000 killed an,
wounded, and the garrison taken prisoner.
I commanded. The defeat of the French i
complete. (Signed) WILLIAM"
THE VICTORY OF THE PRUssIANs CONFIRME
LONDON, August 2O-All private despatch
es to bankers agree precisely in their term
regarding the victory of the Pussians, am
the despatch from King William. Tn
French army were west of Metz, and thei
position very strong one. His command
after a combat of about nine hours, total,
defeated the French and intercepted thei
communication with Paris and with tn
forces at Metz. 49, 81
PoNr-A-MoUssoN, August 10, ria Berlin
August 20-Yesterday the Prlssians won .
brilliant victory, near Gravellette. Tn,
French were expelled from every position
they held, and were thrown back upon Metz
and confined to q narrow territory aronnC
that fertilization. They are completely GU
Corps, holds the railway from Metz to Thi
onyille. The Prussian losses are heavy.
PARIS, August 20-The utmost consterna.
ton prevailed in this city this evening when
the first intelligence of the defeat and en-
trapment of Bazaine's army was made
known. The scene that followed beggars de-
scription. Immense crowds surrounded the
Chambers with loud expressions of anger.
Hopeful statements of the Ministers that the
concentration of French armies had been eff.
fected, dispatches read purporting to have
been from Bazaine, were openly
charged to have been concocted in
Paris. Reports were circulated
Of the intended abdication of Napoleon in
favor of his son, with the Empress as Regent.
Revolutionary demonstrations are being made
in Boulevard Montmartre. All sorts
of rumors are flying. One asserts a
change in the Ministry, and accession of NJ.
Theirs and other Orleanists to power. An
other is to the effect that the Emperor has
applied to Austria and Italy for succor. The
active preparations of Trochu are effective.
The garrison of the Capital will number
Is, 900 men.
LONDON, August 2O-At Berlin to-day the
publication of the Kings despatch announc-
ing the defeat of Bazaine, created tremend-
Gus enthusiasm. The whole population were
in the streets; flags everywhere; churches
thrown open, and thanksgiving services were
held. Thousands of citizens assembled out
side of the Royal Palace, congratulating the
Queen with deafening cheers.
GREAT REJOICING OVER PRUssIAN vICrO-
RIES.
LONDON, August 20-There is great re-
jOicing at Hamburg, Berlin and Frankfort
over the recent Prussian victories. Iiiumil
nations and professions are the features of
the occasion. At Frankfort the American
Consul there was enthusiastically cheered by
the people
A SILENCE HAS FALLEN ON THE NAME OF
NAPOLEON.
LONDON, August 20-The French War
Office forbids the publication of any war
dispatches unless signed by Marshal
Bazaine. The prohibition extends even to
the Emperor's dispatches. 40
A Paris correspondent writes as follows:
"A silence has settled on the name of Ma
poleon, even more astounding than Oh the
Prussian victories. He is dead, civilly and
mperially. For a fortnight his name has
,een unpronounced in the Chamber and he
is as much disregarded as the Pope"
sTRAsBURG BOMBARDED. II
LONDON, August 20-The bombrdment of
he city of Strasburg, from point near Kehl,
,egan on Friday morning, and continued
ill noon, when it was suspended for two
hours. The return fire was almost harmless.
m INSTANCE OF THE PERFECT ORGANIZA-
TON OF THE PRUssIANs. 4
LONDON, August 20-Clergymen are at
ached to all Prlnsian divisions. As an in
tance of the perfect organization and pre-
,aration of the Prussian army, it is said that
Prussian regiment recently captured some
Curcos when almost instantly perfect sketch
md copy handed to the soldiers to identify
hem in case of the escape Of the prisoners.
CAPTURE OF TWO PRUssIAN VESSELS
alden with oil, have been captured recently
n these waters, by French gunboats.
:EPORTED DEATH OF EMPEROR NAPOLEON.
LONDON, August 20-A rumor is current
lere of the sudden death of Emperor Napo-
con. 1t is asserted confidently by some, but
S to be accepted with distrlst. Apoplexy'is
lamed az the cause of his death.
THE BATTLE OF THURSDAY.
BERLIN, August 2O-The Queen has re-
eived the following despatch from King
William: ''Near Resonville, Aug. Is, Ga.
1.-THE French army was attacked to-day
rest of Metz. Its position was very strong.
Nv command, after combat of nine hours
uration, totally routed the French forces,
their communication with Paris,
nd threw them back upon Metz"
ESTIMATED LOSSES IN BATTLE.
New YORK, August ia special to the
World, dated London 18th, is as follows:
"PARIs, August -, Midnight. Nothing
rom the 'front.' 1t is stated that the losses
n both sides in the battles on Tuesday and
Wednesday were 50, 900 killed and wounded.
The Prlssians are estimated to have lost
OO, 900 men since they invaded France.
sazaine and Mahon's forces, it is now stated,
re near 4OO, 900 men," .r
RON THE HEADQUARTERS OF THE CROWN
PRINCE.
NEW YORK, August 20-A special cor
esporldent writes from the headquarters of
he Crown Prince: "France is not properly
repaired for war with United Germany.
he movement of troops is inceSsant, though
ot one is told whittier they are going, and
nth each advance the Prussians bring for
ard their field-post and their military tele-
raph, and a more perfect organization it is
ifficult to imagine. Trains Of provisions
reep like great serpents over the country,
nd active attachments of telegraph men
ush on, while the field-Post officers bring
etters to the different divisions from side to
ide for many mile. The whole country is
n the move. The villages are simply as
ounded at what they see, and imagine that
IL Germany is upon them. Soldiers, laugh
ng, tell Of the other two great armies which
ne invading France.
''Fatherland is quite safe. War has
carcely troubled a single German village
ot one on this part Of the line, and, vain as
/ may seem, the men are thoroughly cheer
Al. ...o ,aGrt a.fr .sr
NATIVE CHIEF OF ALGERIA
said to- be raising 1900 cavalry for the
french army. .a- 81. ...5di ''.'
'F WHEREABOUTS OF NAPOLEON.
The Emperor Napoleon is still at Rheims
PRUSSIA REFUSES AN ARN1sTICE.
LONDON, August l9-It is certain that
RUSSIA has refused the proposition recently
made looking to an armistice. She will dis
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