Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-08-23
ENGLAND.


PARIS.
LONDON, August 22.-The Garde
Mobile is returning to Paris from the
front, doubtless because it is unpro-
vided with arms.
The Prussians intend to surround
Metz with circular railway.
SEVERAL ENGLISH CANARDs.
LONDON, August %. = Bazaine
is absolutely cut off from his re-
sources. Prussions between him and
Marshal McMahOn, who is believed
to be surrounded. Conveys with
provisions have gone forward to sup
ply both armies. One hundred and
sixty thousand men have passed
through Paris to the front since Fri
day morning. 1t is generally thought
here, however, that the march of the
Prussians cannot be arrested before
reaching Paris. 1t is also said there
are nearly 100000 good troops at and
near Paris. 1t is believed that one
more decisive battle will give Paris
to the Prussians.
FRENCH ovERTUREs TO ENGLAND.
LONDON, August 22.-Marquis De
LayalIette, the French Minister to
England, has been instructed to make
demands here similar to those of
Prince Napoleon at Florence. 1t is
certain that he will.
Olivier is still in Paris. Madame
Conrobert and family arrived in Lon
don yesterday. llNG
ITEMS FROM BERLIN.
LONDON, August 22.-The Times has
a special from Berlin containing the
following items: England would no
doubt prefer to have the old German
provinces of Alsace, Lothringen and
Lorraine established into an inde-
pendent and natural state.
Darmin, the North German En-
voy at Rome, paid visit to Carl
baldi at Capaara in consequence of the
alliance between Italy and France.
Two sons of Count Bismarck, who
are officers in the Prussian army,
were wounded in the recent battle.
The Prussian cavalry were not used
to any great extent in the engagements
around Metz.
A large number of heavy siege
guns have arrived at the Prussian
front. The forts of Nordorney and
Berkum have been repaired. The
balls thrown by the Mitraill eur are
found to be explosive.
TROOPS ENGAGED IN RATTLE IN
FRONT OF GRAvELoTT.
LONDON, August "a dispatch
from the Minister of Foreign Affairs
at Berlin, states that there were en-
gagged In the battle of Gravelott, parts
of the Second, Seventh, Eighth,
Ninth and Twelfth corps, a few divi-
siOns of which, including artillery,
shared in the fight. The entire
French army, except McMahOn's
corps, and two divisions of General
Failley's, were engaged, occupying
intrenched positions, all of which, at
night-tall, had been carried by storm.
The losses are not yet ascertained.
The contest lasted from noon till 8
O'Clock in the evening. .-.
The French Journal 06Sciel to-day
believes that Bazaine's plans have
been baffied. E#4-
CHALONS ABANDoNED-P PRE-
PAIRING FOR A DESPERATE DE
FENsE. NJ E.
LONDON, August 22.-The French
have forbidden the expectation OF
food. .#H
The Prussians are surrounding Yer
dun, which is imperfectly defended.
The camps at ChalOns have been
razed and the troops now there have
been ordered to take a position along
the line.
The plan of the Prussian Crown
Prince is apparently to advance on
Paris by the valley of the Auber.
ing some stategic movements, par
ticularly an action which Bazaine Is
prepared to support.
Bazaine has at last been supplied
with food and ammunition.
The Steele of to-day says that Paris
Is dispelling all illusion, as it is certain
we must accept siege.
Edmund About writes to the SOir,
pTaising the grave devotion of all
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Paris is preparing for a desperate
defense.
FORTY THOUSAND WOUNDED PRUS-
SLAMS YET ON THE FIELD.
LONDON, August pa dispatch
from Messicars to-day, says the loss of
the Prussians in the last battle was
fearful. More than forty thousand
wounded remained on the field of bat
tie, without assistance. The Prus-
slams have asked permission to send
their wounded home, through Bel
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The rumor which came from Lux
emburg, that the French had occupied
Verdun, is contradicted. as.-g
VERY BAD NEWS FROM AN UNRELT-
l- ABLE SOURCE.
LONDON, August 22.-Stockholm
advices state that French agents have
been arrested for bribing the press to
excite sympathy for France to the
embarrassment Of the Government.
A telegram from Vienna states that
the Austrian German provinces are In
favor Of Germany In the present war.
Al proclamation is said TO have been
issued In their name calling on all
patriotic brethren to rally to the sup
port Of the Prussian and German
Ii Is reported that the Minister Of
Prussia at Florence has communities
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