Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-08-13
War Expenses.

skzzsssst
War Expenses.
a Paris dispatch says the Prussian war ex-
penses amount to about So, 900, 900 daily. The
expenses of Prussia, of course, must be enor-
nous, but no more than the expenses of France,
probably not as much. During the last year of
our civil war the expenses ran up to about three
millions daily.
The "EEitraiIIeur."
Prussia has offered $500 for the capture Of
French Z" mitralleur." This is n formidable
weapon Of war, with which the French army is
literally supplied. 1t has thirty-seven barrels,
which are worked by a crank, and throw off shot
at rate heretofore unknown in warfare. When
placed in range, the soldier, or operator, has but
TO take sight and turn the crank. These weapons
arc now used for the first time in actual warfare.
1t is related that, for the purpose of trial, 800
condemned horses were purchased and ranged
at a considerable distance. Two mitrailleurs
were brought to play on them, the men at the
cranks commenced their work, and in three min
utes, by two discharges, not one of the animals
remained standing On another occasion, 500
horses were brought down at single trial.
The Prussans (as stated elsewhere) have also
an improved cannon, which they claim will sur
pass the mitrailleur. They have also a new
weapon called the wall rifle, designed for sharp
shooting, and said to be remarkably effective
Both nations have other improved weapons,
the merits or winch VIII De tested during the
war.
Saarbruclxen RetaISen.
General Goeben attacked the French west of
Saarbrucken on the 9th, driving them back. In
retreating the French burned Saarbrucken. The
Germans took many prisoners. The losses on
both sides were heavy. Two German Generals
of Brigade were killed. General Steinmetz ar
rived aud took command of the troops during
the battle. A position Mt which the French en-
doc 70 10 Itrri tba
carried by the Prussians at the point of the bay
onet.
BERLIN, August 7th.-General Steiometz tele-
graphs as follows: The conflict between Saar-
brucken and Forbach was bloody one, and
closed only with nghtfall 1t was opened by
the Fourteenth Division, which was reinforced
by six battalons, three batteries and some cav
airy. We took by assault the nights of Spurene
and flung the enemy back upon Forbach. At
the same time the Thirteenth Division advanced
on Verkliner, took Forsun and occupied Forbach
surprising the baggage and camp equipage of
two divisions.
The Crown Prince Gains Another Victory.
BERLIN, August Gth.-The Prince Royal tele-
graphs the following bulletin from the field of
battle:
GA victorious battle has been fought near
Worth. MacMahon was totally beaten. The
battle was fought by the larger portion of my
NOHihhuu' iuc EItilCl IcllTcu upon DllCue.
New York, August Gth.-The Herald has the
following special dispatch, dated Carlsruhe, Au-
gust 9th forward movement of the right of
the Prussan army from Treves and Saarlouis
commenced yesterday. The Prussans captured
Sierck and vigorously attacked Thonville in
overwhelming numbers. After some resistance,
the French gave way.
At the same time yesterday the army COM
manded by the Crown Prince moved in the direc-
ton of Bitche the advance guard of the French
force making slight resistance. To-day there
was a general advance of the whole army.
The position Of the main body of the French
army is at present unknown. The French forces
are supposed to be concentrating at Metz. Mac
Mahon is supposed to have fallen back toward
Metz and Nancy.
The Prussan troops are advancing on Metz
MAYENcE, August 7th.-The Prince Royal re-
ports as follows:
8" In the battle in which we defeated MacMa-
hon, whose corps had been reinforced by divis-
ions from the corps of Failley and Canrobert we
have taken two standards, six mirailleurs, and
at least 900 prisoners. The loss is great on
both sides"
New YoRK, August 7th.-A Herald London
special says From official news received here
the situation may be summed up as follows The
Crown Prince has driven Marshal MacMahon's
army from Wcissenburg, Lauterburg and WORTH
and will probably compel the complete evacua-
ton Of lagenau and Strasburg.
The victory Of General Goeben at Saarbrucken
and Speruhn and the advance from Hamburg has
driven General Froissard's (French) corps from
Forbach, and has probably rendered Bitche un-
tenable
MacMahon's corps is at present cut off at
Metz. The prisoners taken by the Crown Prince
and General Goeben number 5000 The num-
Der of killed and wounded is unknown. Great
quantities of army stores and thirty cannon are
captured.
The French Acknowledge Defeat.
PANS, August 7th.-The Emperor has sent the
following dispatches:
MNTz, August Gth-Midnig ight.-M Marshal Mac
Mahon has lost battle. General Frossard, on
the Saar, has been obliged to retreat. His re-
treat was effected in good order. All can be