Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-09-02

military events of the war. McMa-
hon, in carrying out one of his move
ments, has had several engagements
with the enemy, in all of which he
has been successful. He effected the
crossing of the Meuse safely, and st
LOngwy we gained victory.
The Prussians were defeated after
desperate struggle and took refuge
on the territory of Luxembourg, where
they are to be disarmed and obliged
to remain. This information was
lust received here, and comes from no
less a source than that of the French
Representatives at Luxembourg. ~
The Journal adds, it is plain from
the situation at Longwy, Thion-
vile and Metz, that the plans of eyac-
uation have so far been successfully
executed. 1
A FRENCH VICTORY.
PARIS, September 1, p.m.-A cable
special to the New York Herald says:
Sc The newspapers state that on the
26th ult., Bazaine gained substan-
tial victory over Prince Frederick
Charles, and that on the 30th, the
Prussians obtained an advantage over
DeFailIey's corps, but yesterday Nc
Mahon gained an important victory.
BRUSSELS, September 1.-The Bel
gian newspapers this evening pub
lished the following telegram:
"BANILLION, August 3l.-Fighting
commenced at nine O'Clock this fore
noon at Bazilles. The French are
said to have captured thirty guns.
No positive news of the result re-
ceived."
THE PANIC IN PARIS OVER.
PARIS, September IA number Of
wealthy farmers who brought horses
and cattle here are taking them back.
Menchelet, the author, has ad-
dressed a letter TO the Government,
deprecating capital punishment in the
cases of alleged spies, whose trial is so
hasty and charges frequently turn out
unfounded after the victim has suf-
fered death. 60 .---
The National Guard drills daily. 1t
has become a formidable force.
GERMANS JOINING FRENCH ARMY.
PARIS, September IA legion of
1000 naturalized Germans is organic
ing to join the French army.
MarseiIIes is sending immense guam
titles Of provisions to Paris.
BAZAINE SUCCESSFUL.
PARIS, September 1.-The MOHitel1'
declares positively that the battle of
Courcilles has decided victory for
Bazaine.
Count PaIikao confirms the report
that a detachment of Prussian cavalry
are surrounded in the forrest of Marne,
and that their escape is impossible.
Prince Frederick Charles, recently
barely escaped capture by division
of Rheims. He passed over the road
by which that division was marching,
a half mile in advance, in a carriage.
M'MAHoN DEFEATS THE PRUsSIANS.
PARIS, September, La Li6erte
reports that McMahon has totally de-
feated the left wing and center OF the
Prussians, that their losses were
enormous, and that only the right
wing was able to retreat in compara-
lively good order.
The Journal O6Iciel says that Gen.
erals FrOsSard and BoUrbaki were
wounded at recent engagements.
DEFENSIVE MEASURES OF FRANCE.
PARIS, September LA L6erte
says the Minister of War expresses
very great confidence in the working
men. He knows their valor and does
not hesitate to arm them for defense
of the capital.
The inhabitants of several villages
in the vicinity of Paris who had been
ordered to move into the city, to-day
received counter orders.
Lyons has been prepared for defense
by order of the Gdinister of War, who
supposes that the Prussians know that
Paris is now so strong and may at
tempt Lyons. Nothing will be left
undone where the slightest danger is
threatened to make all secure,