The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-29
TELEGRApHIC NEWS.
BIZ ANEnrc4r PRESS AssoarAT7oM
THE WAR rs EUROpE.

otiShatA eEOIt rom BAT lie DuC 9ayS LIIe re-
poEt Lnat bazaine has escaped from Metz is
zaine is surrounded, and the garrison, Ia re-
ported to be on short provisions. - -
VIEWS OF J" THE THUNDEHER - AND Irs COR
REsPoNDESTs ON TIE s1Tuar7os. ~~.r-
LONDON, August G--1O d. M.-Accounts
received from Paris represent that in all
quarters preparations to receive the I'M.
yading army are continued. All Valuable
movable articles are being sent to distant.
cities or stored away beyond the reach Of
danger : ,ea ).
The Times OF this morning contains an.
other editorial deploring the decadence of
France. It alleges that France has no head
piece, Paris no leader, and division of
power must soon cease, the Emperor hav-
Ing retired from the administration Of soye-
reignty., The assemblies ought to be su-
preme. - ~ -. - a.
General Trochu is in extreme disfavor,
and fails to secure the esteem and support
anticipated upon his accession to the direc-
ton Of affairs in Paris. He is distrnsted by
the ministry, and even the Empress reposes
no confidence in him. He represents the
second power of the nation. The ministry
hover about with IN uncertain tenure OF
mower. whilst the population are capable OF
bursting into flame of irresistible passion.
The Times sums up the situation at Par1s
AZ being very critical, and liable to spon-
taneous outburst of terrible violence.
The Times correspondent IN the vlclnity
of Metz is not apprenticeship OF any decldea
attempt on the part of the French TO Dreak
through the Prussian lines now rapidly en-
closing that city. The Prussian works are
in no danger of an assault by sortie from
the works within, or by the precipitation
upon them of combined attack by the ar
mics of Marshals Bazaine and MacMahon,,
even should the latter form junction OF
forces to the northward OF Metz.
The Times reposes great confidence IN the
genius and shreWdness OF that great strate-
gist General Won Moltke. 1t discredits the
report that considerable attachments of the
Prussian army, under Prince Frederick
and Charles AMI General Steinmetz, have
been withdrawn from the siege OF Metz to
strengthen the columns OF the Crown Prince,
now marching on Paris. Such depletion
of the besiegers would not be attempted !
Won Moltke would never weaken hlmSell
so to aggrandize what may now be called
the army of Paris. '
THE FRENCH LOSS AT REZoNvILLE.
LONDON. August 1880 A. M.-The
official report Of Bazaine knowledses a
French loss OF 2, 800 men at the battle OF
Rezonyille. #is
PEU ssfAN COMPLAINT OF AN INSULT TO A
FLAG OF TRUCE-THE WAR TO BE PURSUED
UNTIL THE EMPIRE is AT AN END.
BERLIN, August 27-10 A. MA note
has been addressed from Berlin to al tne
ENJOYS of Prussia in regard to the french
treatment of the flag of truce SEM INTO
their lines at Metz seeking a cessation OF
hostilities for the purpose OF burying the
dead. The truce was refused, and the flag
was insulted also. Similar occurrences at
Toul and Verdun are complained OF. Inc
Prussian Government therefore declares its
resolution to offer no diplomatic negotia-
ton to France until the empire Is at an
end.
BELGIUM's NEUTRALITY.
LONDON, August 2.-l1 4. Mine re,
representatives. of France, England, ana
Prussia have signed the ratification Of the
neutrality of Belgium.
PRusssAs REsoURCEs-THE SIEGE OF sTRAs-
BoURG CONTINUED WITH vIGoR.
LONDON, August u. The Times in re-
view Of the resources Of Prussia states that
three armies of the reserve have been
formed TO await event in France one on
the Rhine, under the Duke Of Mecklen-
burg, Schwerein one at Berlin under &C.
neral SiuSLCln, alIti OIIC Ill ELCSlt' LHoNi
General Torren burg.
Intelligence received from the Rhine at
Kehl represents the commandment Of Stras-
bourg as proceeding with rigor. The Prus-
sian trenches have been advanced. An at
tempt is being made, which promises sue
cess, to direct the course OF the river LII sc
as to drown the mural surroundings. The
city of Strasbourg is now completely IN
vested, and has no communication with the
rest Of France.
FROM PARASITIC FRENCH PREPARING TC
REMOVE WORKS OF ART.
PARIS, August 27.-The great works Of
art in the celebrated collection at the Ma
tional Repository Of the Louvre are being
slowed in convenient shape for Immediate
removal upon the approach of the Prus-
slams near the city. A great many pictures
have already been packed in cases, and are
ready to be moved at short notice.
LONDON, August 27.-Advices from Paris
this morning are comparatively unlmpofl,
ant. The principal information IS that
Marshal MacMahon, on leaving Rheims on
Tuesday, went in the direction OF Mont
medy and VouZiers, to the northwest OF
Vertun. His army moved rapidly north
west of Rheims, but his subsequent move.
nents are kept secret. His probable object
j
portion of Bazaine's command.
The Prince Imperial has gone to Retze'
Probably Relze, in Brittainy.l
ARREST OF AN ARMY OF SPIES.
The secret police Of Paris have been pro,
vided with cartes Of suspected parties, and
on Thursday they effected the arrest or Two
thousand persons whose antecedents are
doubtful. The authorities have conclusive
evidence that pany Of these parties are
sDies, The detectives continue TO make At
rests. and the total number Of persons
thrown into custody will be very great
MANY. however, will be liberated on proof
of Their Innocence.
TIE DECLARATION OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
TIoHs BETWEEN AUSTRIA AND RUSs1A.
VIENNA. August 26.-Austria has de-
clared her concurrence in the declaration o.
neutrality which was proposed TO the con
tinental Powers by England, and which has
hee,, accented by the Govern ments OF Rus
| STA and Italy. .... :.
Count Choteck, Austrian Minister tt
Russia, will shortly return to st. Peters
burgb. The object of his visit to Vienna wa:
a mission to express to the Austrian Govern
mept the strong desire Of Russia to i'm
nroye her already agreeable relations witt
Austria. The Count is charged to deliver
| in return to the Gear the information tna'
Austria cordially reciprocates the desire o.
Russia, and is anxious to contribute to lts
fulflment. There is no question preached
of q formal alliance, or any indication eX
pressed of any alteration of the internal
policy OF Austria.
THE PRUssIAN ADVANCE BETWEEN CHALoNs
| ...... AND EPERNAY.
New YoKs, August 27-P. ma cable
dispatch to the Etenfng Post from London
saws that on Thursday evening the prls
sian advance had reached point midway
between Chalons and Epernay.
IChalons is 107 and Epernay IS pilei