The Republican journal., 1870-08-11
TIE WAR IN EUROPE.
The fro.lci1 Badly Beaten
THE pRUSSIANS MARCHING ON PARIS.

IDN NUNDlANN WAuUll1Nu VN AAtA1
London, Aug. G--9 80 y. IN. The following dis
patch has Just been been received here:
Wnrtemberg via Berlin, Aug. s. The Prince
Royal has detected Marshal McMa hon n..
Berlin. Aug. 4 via London, 1880 p m. The
rrinrr poy,I lrccraphs the following bulletin from
IS, yj.;oriou, battle has been fought near Worth
N,Mahon was totally beaten by the larger portion
Of nv command. The French retired upon Bitche
ISignodl FREDERICK WILLIAM,
Prince Royal.
Field of battle near Worth, 80 p. M
FRINGE FREDERICK WILLIAMS PROCLAMATION
Berlin. Aug. G. The Prince Royal Frederick
William, commanding the South German army
has issued the following proclamation;
"S0ldierS ofthe Third Corps
Appointed 10 command you by the hlng' l
greet vou. Soldiers of Prussia, Wurtemburg and
BADEN limited under nv command, your courage.
discipline and perseverance I'LL me With PRIDE, JOY
and confidence In true fraternity continue to
spread your flag, now victorious 600 aiding US
viii insure honor and peace to United Germany.
sAARBRUCKEN RETAKEN BY THE PRUss1ANs.
Mayence, Aug. Go p. m. Heads of the Prussian
columns approached the Saar on the 9th inst. This
morning Gen. Kamers found the enemy to the
west of Saarbrucken in strong position in the
mountains near Spicheren, and commenced I'M
medlateIy to attack them. Following the sound of
the cannon, portions Of the divisions of BarnakoW
and Submerged came up. General Graben took
Command and after severe light the position cr-
cuped hy Gen. FroSsard taken by assault.
Gen. Francois was killed, and Col. Reuter- was
wounded. The night alone put an end to the fight
lnE.
rHE RArTIE OF HAGUENAU.
Berlin. 6tl-Nia. London, 80 p. m.-The French
Emperor has withdrawn his entire line and is con-
rtntrating his troops for the defence OF Paris Ills
losses have been enormous. The Prus>tns over
took the retreating French forces early on Saturday
morning west of Saarbruck. Gen. kamer com
mcnred the attack supported by Gen. Barurkow
and Strimluagel, but Gen. Gacben ultimately as
Sumed the command. The action was severe.
The position 1t which the French cndcavored to
make Il stand during their retreat, was carried by
The Pru.slals at the point Of the hayonrt. The
hlttr Is known that of laguenau 1t is report
ed that Marshal Mcmahon was wounded.
POSITION or rRU9Sl,N HEADQU ARTERS.
MANenpo. 1ll--prncc Frederic is at BlieSkatcl
and Gen. Stirnmctz between Sal1ebach and
Naurhruck.
The general headquarters of the armies i, station
ed III kaiSclautcn.
DISPATCHES FROM THE EMPEROR.
P.ui. The journal Otiiccl in lis second
edition of to-ny publishes the following procll-
nation
''Frcnclmcn Up To this hour we have always
given without reserve, all certain news which we
have received. 70 do so we give the following
Mt, -MImish-Mar>hal Mcmahon has
lost The battle. Gen FrosSarl on the Saar has
been obliged to retire. lii9 retreat was effected in
good order All can i't re-e>tahlished.
-ianeol NAruLEoN.'
Met 1th--<' 80 a.m.-My communications have
been interrupted with Marshal Mcmahon l am
going 10 place myself III the centre Of the position.
>ignedl NAPOLEON.
IuE rBtNrH RETREAT TOWARDS rliE INTERIOR.
Berlin, Aug. :. The following official dispatches
have been received here.
Mayence, Aug. G-G:lo p. m. The French turn
ed bach on their entire line and commenced to re
treat towards the interior of France.
Tn, French had commenced TO advance from
Na4rhruck, winch the. had held. but having to fall
la,h they burned that rich and unprotected town.
~aarhruck, Aug. O. =. m. The town OF Saar-
hruck ha~ ust been retaken by the first Prussian
army corps, under command of Gen. SteinWitz
The loss Was heavy on both sides.
TROUBLE ANTICIPATED AT PARIS
london, Aug. :. Serious apprehcnsions of dis
turhaU'r are entertained at Paris. The strictest
Surveillance j. exercised over kilograms sent from
There. The Empress presided at the meeting of the
council of Ministers, yesterday. The Guard is UNI
der rm>, and street gatherings are prohibited.
Mt'MAHoN'S DEFEAT CoRROBORATED.
Information has reached Lone on that the defeat
10 Mcmahon is complete. The Crown Prince has
al, nceG To- llagucnau and captured the place,
routing the French. The French loss is stated to
hc f'ur Thousand, in addition to great number Of
Ill>enTl~.
wa SIAN EI.IoICINGS.
Kllju, Aua. 3. \ ,ahp of artillery has been
frrd in honor # the PrusSians' victory.
Az trrTAI To tEENCHMEN.
Raj AuY :. Th" following dispatch has been
rr,nri
General Headquarters, Metz,
Aug $40 A. NJ
/ hal w may h"d our position here, it is neces-
>lrs that Paris aud France should consent to great
efforts I'll PATRIOTISM. Here we lose neither our
...4lnr-> nor our confidence, but the trial is hard.
NcMahun after the battle of Kierchshoen, retired,
Al the anne time covering the road to Nancy. The
,.rl,~ al gen. Fros> ard which suffered severely, is
taking energetic measures for defense The Major
General Is in tile front.
General IIcltluuuItcrs of Metz, Itl--11 n. M
The c"h, enlraion OF troops continues without an
obstacle. All hoslililics seem to have ceased.
go a. m--Durin9 lighting yesterday PIus3lans
u.rl upon amhulanccs al Forbach and set fire to
rht Town. The 2d corps engaged at Forbach was
~NIl'oi1,el bN only two divisions from another
corps. corps Of Grm. Adlnirault and FREELY were
uoi IN thr iGht
Mil. lth-~ a. M The morale Of our troops
i~ -Nc,licut ti~ morning.
u l. impossible to Civ" exact figure Of the
hf-~t<-
n,n ,olinicr'> is organizing defensive measures.
flrrc three corps still here, able 10 give The
enemy much trouble in his tory ard movement.
Berlin, Au4 :. The Herald correspondent on
Inv Baltic coast WIS arrested at fiedan, as spy.
Minister Bancroft is lahorng to procure his release.
Paris, Aug. :. The Empress has issued the fol-
owing proclamation
FrcHcbmeA.-The opening OF the war has not
hecn favorable Ia us. We have suffered check.
Let ho firm under his reverse and let us hasten
20 rrpar II. Let there he but one party in the land,
and that Of franrc;-a single ilag-that of national
hount-
/ tunc anon. you faithful 10 my mission and
.tniH. ga will see me first in danger 10 defend
The Aas ut France. | a1jure all good citizens TO
maintain order; 10 agitur would he to compromise
ilh enemies.
poe Il :r Tuill' ric, the 9Th day of August, 1870
Al II \. VI.
,Nisncdl EuuENIr
Empress Regent.
lAri~, Aug. :. The journal official says the de-
fence al Paris is assured. Ii would require half a
million Of men 10 invest its fortiicaions, while 80