The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-08-24
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The pFuSs1anS are surrounding eEuhH
Camp at Chaons abar doned. Troops there are or
dered along the lines.
The plan of the Grown Prince seems TO be TO ad
vance along the Valley Of Aube
1t is said that Mcmahon is performing strategica
movement preliminary to an action, which Bazaine il
expected to support Bazlne at last has been supplied
with food and ammunition.
The Steele to-day says it is certain We must accept
seige.
Two of Bismarck's were wounded.
McMahon's headquarters at st. Dizer
PLYMOUTH, Aug. 22.-French corvette captured
Prussian barqIe OFT this port People lined the oeacf
to witness the operation
BERLIN, Aug. 22-Prussians occupied Mezeres.
PARIS Aug 22.-The ramparts are fully armed and
the forts fully prepared Entrances to the city can be
closed at any by draw dges. 1t is reported
that in of siege strangers will be compelled to
leave.
The Minister of the Interior publishes note from
the Minister of War the effect that he has had
communication from Bazaine for two days. He thinks
that Bazane's plans have not succeeded. The heroic
conduct of soldiers facing superior numbers OF
the enemy permits hopes of success in other oper-
atoms. The enemy's picsets have appeared at st.
Dizier-
LONDON, aug. 22.-The Prussans are bridging the
the Rhine between Basic and Muhausen in close prox-
unity the Paris line, where ten thousand troops are
collected.
| Stockholm advices state that the French agents
arrested for bribng the press to excite French
| sympathy.
A Vienna dispatch says the Austrians Germans have
declared for Prussia in this
A large number of siege guns has arrived the
| Prussian frontier.
| PARIS, Aug. 20.-Abbe Vurrun, chaplain of the
army of the Rhine, died on the field.
Journal des Debats pronounces English mediation
premature, and says the fight is at an end
France has victories daily, and peace discussions will
therefore soon be possible.
LONDON, Aug. 20-Gladstone, in view of the crisis
in Europe, has postponed his trip to Scotland He
mains in London
The rumor of the death of the French Emperor at
Rheims under surgical operation which has been in
circulation here all day. still remains uncontradicfed
PARIS, Aug. 20.-Paron Malonlic, Hanoveran,
urges Hanoverans in France to form legion of sharp
shooters. He says he is not against Germany but
against Prussan tyranny, and that his wish is
bat HohenzoIern, who had tried to etface Hanover
from the map of Europe. Maonlo is said to be
nephew of Bismarck.
Theirs, with Gen. Trochu, LaTour and others, Wis.
tied the Qualifications to-day, after which they held
long conference.
The various manufactures of throughout
France working diligently and send daily large
quantity of arms to equip all who wish to go the
front.
The Garde Mobile returned to Paris from Chalons
and encamped at St. Mourviniont.
Two councils of the Ministry held to-day Tro
millions Of francs has been announced
The town of Rorback, Bitsche, has garrison
of 10000
LONDON, PM. Aug. 2O.-War news in London
meagre Latest evening editions of journals have lii
tie from battle fields OF Thursday and Friday and moth
ing to-day.
BERLIN, Aug 2O.-Oficial organ of to-day SAYS that
although Germany is losing her nobes she has the
comfort to know that the is in vain that is
one against race known to our torefathers, full of
arrogance and nsslence, and which has robbed of
farest provinces. God will enable our King to es
tabsh durable peace in European shape, and United
Germany will be the keystone of true freedom and
morality.
PARIS, Aug. 2O.--In the Corps Legislatif to, day
Count Palikao made the following statement
The PrussIans assert that they victorious on
the 18th affirm the contrary. Ihave communicated
dispatch to several Deputies showing that three Prus-
sian army corps united aud attacked Bazane and
repulsed and driven into the quarries of Janment. /
need not mention the small advantage gained Bare
Due. We are now actively completing the fortifca-
tons of Paris. In a few days all will be assured.
PARIS, Aug. 20, evenng.-The grave rumors circu-
lated here yesterday relative to the health of the En-
peror unfounded We have the best assurance
of this. PARIS AGENT
New York Associated Press.
PARIS, Aug. 2l.-Private letters describe the con-
duct OF Marshal Canrobert, the battle of Doncourt
as heroic in the extreme. During the entire time he
was in the trout lines and personally headed charges
An aid-de-camp had shot off by his side.
Point Amousson advices represent that the Prus-
SLAMS continue exhorbitan exaction5 from the people
endeavoring to make 5000 people feed 900 troops
The Journals urge energetic reprisals by the Baltic
fleet.
Advces from Mulhause report that the Prussians
entered Ewsein also that the garrison of Strasbourg
made another sore, capturing and killing consider
able number
Prussians have been seen near St. Marie Aux Mines.
The enemy has not beseiged Schlettstadt.
Dispatches from Prussan sources announce the re-
ported commandment of Strasbourg.
Prince Napoleon has gone to Chaons.
Excitement of the people of Paris last night, on ac-
count of the absence of news was intense and when
the evening Journals appeared the people fought for
first copies.
Palikaos statement 10 the Corps read 10 large
crowd, which loudly cheered.
Gen. Trochu has issued another procamation the
meaning of which is that Paris must stand siege
Prince Frederick William is reported at Gaumont
Bonrse fell heavily to-day in anticipation of loans
Bazaine has decided not to leave Metz until be can
secure arms
Indications strong that extensive conspiracy
against the Empire has been discovered The victory
in the Baltic on the 10th is false
PARIS, Aug 2l.-Strong bodies of troops belong
ing to McMahon's corps moving towards Vosges
deputy to the Corps announced to persons around
the Chamber that the Prussans entered Chaltoncou
Sur Marie this morning, which would indicate that the
Prussians are moving on Paris via Sauverne.
1t is now reported that Prince Napoleon has gone
TO Italy on an important mission. Large bodies of
troops, in fine condition, pass through Paris day and
night for the 'front.' The capitol has been supplied
with an immense quantity ofprovisons and munitions
during the past two weeks, and could now stand a
siege of six months.
La Gaulois relates that when the Emperor offered
the Governorshp of Paris and command of the forces
here to Gen. Trochu, it stipulated that he must be
tree to act as he thought proper and must be abso-
utely uncontrolled. The Emperor replied General,
conhde to you the safety of the capital take com
mand.
Republican and Democratic journals praise Trochu
for his independence and frmness
The statement of Count Palikao that the French
drove the Prussians into the quarres of Gaumont on
the 18th has been repeated from other sources Gau
mont is between Metz and Thionville
Trochu's proclamation to the Rationale Garde and
Garde Mobile troops and seamen of the army of Paris
and all defenders of the CAPITOL says: In the midst of
events OF the highest importance have been appointed
Governor. The honor is of great peril I de-
pend on your patriotism should Paris be subjected to
selge Never was there more magnificent oppor-
tunty TO prove to the world that long prosperity has
not affected the country. You have before YOU e.
ample of an army which has fought against three.
Their heroic struggle compes the admiration of all.
snow by your conduct that you have feeling of pro-
found responsibility resting on you.
BERLIN, Aug. Alt is officially stated that the only
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