The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-08-16
A Riot at Marseflles.
THE OFFICIAL DISPATCHES FRoA
METZ.
Il SURPRISE 1T MBTZ.

| Last evening at O'CLOCK, Dy Oruer ol tus
government. all telegraphing throughout tht
French Empire was suspended. This morning
the restriction was removed.
The following important dispatch to the EN-
press Engenie has just been made public:
.'LoNGUEvILLE, August l4-l0 P. n.
''The army commenced to cross to the lef
bank OF the Moselle this morning. Our advance
guard had no knowledge of the presence %
any topee of the enemy. When half Of OH
army had crossed over, the Prussians sudden
" attacked in great force. After fight O.
four hours they were repulsed with great los
to them. {Signed) NAPOLEON"
[Longueville is a small village on the line o.
the Paris and Strasbourg Railroad, ffty-twc
miles east southeast of Chalons.]
The Prussian Account-King Villa m
Hastens to the Front.
BERLIN, August Is.
The Queen of Prussia to-day received the
following dispatch, dated I'm the vicinity ol
Metz, Sunday evening""
"a victorious combat occurred near Metz
to-day, the troops of the First and Seventh
Corps participating. I hasten to the scene OF
conflict. (Slgned) WILLIAM"
A Fail I'm Corn.
LONDON, August 15-l2:30 P. II.
Nothing further from the seat Of war. Corn
market dropping. English wheat is NON. quot
ed at decline of two or three shillings.
| Troubled Times In the French Cham
bers-The New Stay Law.
WASHINGTON, August Is.
The following is summary of the latest dis
patches:
The French Corps Legislatf have increased
delay in payment of commercial bills to forty
five days.
Gambetta demanded immediate action on
Jules Favre's proposal resolving the Corps
Legslatif into committee Of defence. He
declared there must be NO trickery on the sub
ject. The Chambers must decide between the
safety of the State and the safety Of the
dynasty.
Great agitation arose, and noisy Interrupt
ton, when the people were excluded, and
after stormy debate the Corps adjourned.
Metz not Evacunted.
METZ, August 14-8:l0 P. NJ
The Prefect of the Moselle sends the follow
ing dispatch to the Minister of the Interior:
"The Emperor left to-day for Verdun, accom-
panied by the Prince Imperial. Before leaving
his Majesty issued the following proclamation:
ION quitting you 10 fight the invaders con-
hde to your patriotism the defence of this
great city, Youwil never allow the enemy to
take possession OF this great bulwark Of
France, and trust you will rival the army in
loyalty and courage. will ever remember
with gratitude the reception have found
within your walls, and nope in more joyous
times may be able to return TO thank you for
your noble conduct"
Mulhaus Held by France.
PARIS, August l5.
The city OF Mulhans is still in the hands of
the French.
TIdings from the Baltic.
LONDON, August Is.
Great events are expected at Kiel immedi-
ately.
The Defence Of Paris.
PARIS, August Is.
The Opinion Rationale computes the available
force for the defence Of Paris at 130, 900 men,
with 600 guns mounted.
The French Government and the Wires.
LONDON, August l5-2 P. NJ.
The French orders in regard to telegraphic
dispatches have been modified. Priva tele
grams may be sent except to the following
departments Moselle, Bas Rhin, Vosges,
Haute Rhin, Haute Marne, Meurthe, Marne,
Meuse, Haute Saone.
NeutraIs in Blockaded Ports.
LONDON, August Is.
neutral ships 20 quit the German blockaded
ports.
The Whereabouts of Mc3Iahon.
PARIS, August Is.
It is reported that Marshal McMuhon is at
Toul. The Constitutional, however, says he is
at Nancy.
Edmond About is still missing, and it is
feared that ne has been killed.
Pitched Battle at Metz Another
Prussian Victory.
LONDON, August l5-2 P. n.
a second pitched battle is reported to have
taken place this morning near Metz, the Prus-
slams being again victorious.
Revolutionary Movements In Spain
and Italy.
LONDON, August Is.
Revolutionary movements OF formidable
character have recently taken place in Italy as
we'll as in Spain. Procamatinns establishing
republic in both countries are hourly eX-
pected.
Disturbances in MarseilIes-The Mob
Cry down with the Emperor
New YORK, August l5-Night.
The Telegram has The following special
dispatch
LONDON, August IS.
There has been serious disturbances at Mar
settles and Lyons. Crowds collected in the
streets shouting 4 bas rEmpe,eur Three
persons are reported to have been killed.
very strong rebellious feeling is manifested.
and serious fears are entertained that there
will be trouble to-day-the Emperor's Jete"
On the Flank.
LONDON, August Is.
Advices respecting the Prussian flank
movement on Metz are confirmed by the state
ment that the German forces hold Ponta
Mousson.
Austria Quict.