The New York herald., 1870-09-05
NEW YORK HERALD MONDAY lS7o-TR1PLE SHEET

the Srasbourg garrison. MacMahon stili retroating
npon Chalons. Several German vessels captured
by the French war vessels and taken to French
ports.
THURSDAY, August 1s.-Last OF the great battles
near Metz. Severe fighting until nine O'CLOCK at
night The French defeated, their right nank
turned, and their army cut or from Paris ver-
dun. Great preparation, in Paris to receive the
Crown Prince. Naval engagement in the Baltic; the
Prussian 1eet retires
FRIDAY August l9.-Nap0e0n at Chalons The
army or the Crown Prince OF Prussia at Bar Due,
advancing Great loss OF the Prussians in the bat
ties AROUND Metz. Three new French armies form
ing. Napoleon reported to be insane. Publication
of the correspondence between Pope Plus and King
William On the subjecs OF peace The arming OF
Paris nearly complete. Prussian spies captured and
shot after trial. The French seaports declared In
state OF Siege. Republican demonstrations in vari-
ous parts of France.
SATURDAY, August 20.-Reportcd attempt OF Ba-
za'ne to cut his way through the German army
The army OF the Prince Royal OF Prussia marching
rapidly upon Chalons. Great activity OF the French
Ministry. New arm,s forming at Lyons Orleans
and Paris. Three hundred thousand German land
wehr on the frontier. French sharpshooters begin.
ming to operate In the rear of the German armies
SUNDAY, August 2l.-Prussian reinforcements be-
Tore Strasbourg. Sorties OF the garrison repulsed
the villages surrounding the stronghold set nre to
by the French. Reported victory OF the Crown
Prince before Chalons. MacMahon reinforced.
Prince Napoleon reported gone on mission to Italy
Paris provisoned for six months. Count Palikao
announces the defeat OF the Prusslans in the quar-.
ries at Jaumont. General Trochu addresses another
proclamation to the inhabitants OF Paris
MONDAY, August 22--The siege OF Strasbourg con-
tinued. The course OF the river I'll changed. Ba.
zainc holds all his positions. The Crown Prince
planning an advance on Paris. The camp at
ChalOns broken up. MacMah0n moving to
relieve Bazane. Reports of the battle OF
Gravclolte detailing the forces engaged on
the French and German sides. Bazaine supplied
with food and ammunition. Movements OF the ar
mics. Reports from MezIeres stating the severe
losses Of the Prussians. Over 40, 900 wounded with
out assistance. Fears OF a riot In Paris Alarm at
the Prussian march on the capital A fleet OF French
war vessels or the coast OF Prussia.
TUESDAY, August 23-Rep0rts In Paris OF the
Junction OF MacMahOn's and Bazaine's armies at
strong position near Metz. Bazaine said to have
cut through the Prussian line. The Sn's Princes
advance on Paris checked. Wounded prisoners by
thousands sent 10 Prussia. MacMahOn's account Of
the battle OF Woerth. The German armies In the
field 500 900 strong.
WEDNESDAY, August 24.-MacMahou and Bazaine
reported ready to assume the offensive. The Crown
Prince halted at st. Dizer. Napoleon at Montmedy.
The new French loan all taken up. Prussians vio-
late Belgian territory.
THURSDAY. August 25.-Attemptcd assassination
OF MacMahon. The camp at Chaons burned by the
French. Napoleon gone to Beinc. Arab chiefs join :
ing the French army. The bombardment OF Stras-
DOurg suspended. French vessels blOckading Cux-
haven a.-.. al =. . 49,. - :
FRIDAY, August 26.-The army conscriptiOn Ia "
ANNOUNCED IN Paris. The Empress offers the horses
or the imperial hunting establishment. Cabinet
notice OF the PrGssian advance on Paris. Metz sur
rounded by water. More reinforcements to the
Prussan armies. Eight departments OF France held
by the enemy.
SATURDAY. August 27.-MacMahon moving TO-
wards the north. Fresh additions the French ar
mics. Paris well supplied with provisions. Bazaine
still waiting for MacMahon. Reported battle near
Rheims, between the forces OF MacMahon and the
Crown Prince The Emperor with MacMahon. The
headquarters of the Prussan army at Bar-!e. Due.
The ratification OF the Belgian treaty signed by
France, England and Prussia. Austria and Russia
getting uneasy
SUNDAY, August 28.-The French victorious at Yer
dun. The Prussians successful at Vtry. MacMahon
al Stenay. Proposed removal OF the French govern.
ment to Lyons. The Prussan losses up to date re-
ported at 170,c coo men. Three naval prizes brought
to Brest
MONDAY. August 29.-A great battle reported In
PROCESS near Monzow. Napoleon at Berthenevillc
MacMahOn near Stenay. The Uhlans occupy NAL
medy. The Prussian landwehr invest Thionville
The Prussians hold all Southern Asace. The Bols
de Boulogne. Paris, filled with CATTLE TO be used for
food in case Of siege. Reported discovery OF re-
publican plot in South Germany.
TUESDAY, August 3O.-Severe battle near Beau
mont. General de Faily's French corps attacked
by the Crown Prince and, after severe engage
mcnt, defeated and driven across the Meuse
WEDNESDAY, August 31.-Terrble struggle near
Bazeiez. The PrussIans drawn into trap and
severely cut up. They retreat across the Meuse
river This days battle Sedan ended favor
ably for the French.
battle also took place between the armies of
Marshal Bazane and Prince Frederick Charles at
Courcees near Metz, which had decided result.
Strasbourg closely invested and subject to heavy
bOmbardment
THURSDAY, Sept. Last day Of the battles near
Sedan. The French defeated with great slaughter.
after bloody battle. Bazaine also defeated near
Metz, and forced to retire into the fortress.
FRIDAY, Sept 2.-General advance OF the Prus-
SLAMS upon Sedan. They are met by French nag
OF truce. The entire army OF MacMahon surrenders.
Napoleon Ill. give himself up as prisoner OF war;
Reported capitulatlon OF Bazane.
SATURDAY, Sept. 3-Proclamatlon OF the French
Ministry announcing the disaster to their arms and
declaring that France will resist TO the last
PHILOSOPHY OF THE WAR.
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