Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1870-09-08

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CIVILIAN"
FURTHER DETAILS OF THE BATTLEs-THK
SURRENDER OF N 'MAHoN.
Especial to the N. Y. Herald.
LONDON, September Cd, midnight,
says:
''The die is cast; so far as McMa-
hons fine army and the fortunes of the
Empire are concerned, all is over with
France.
81 have already telegraphed. briefly,
the facts of the battles of Tuesday and
Wednesday, each days fighting being
terrific. The results at the close OF
each day were favorable to the Prus-
SLAMS. Thursday. at daylight, showed
the French forces re-enforced, and oc-
cupying strong intrenched position
from Bazeilles, extending down the
railroad to Douzy, and thence to Macy,
on the line of the Mouzon Railroad -
At 5 o'clock the Prussians recon-
menced the battle, making simultane
Gus attacks on the French front and
left flank. The fighting at first was
confined to artillery, both armies firing
necessarily, the French evidently hav-
ing weaker forces of guns than the
Prussians. At noon a fierce attack
was made by the Prussian infantry at
Douzy, with the object of weakening
the French center; but, after tremen-
dous fighting, the Prussians fell back.
A pause seemed to take place at
O'Clock, firing being less incessant, but
it was only the prelude to yet iercer
assaults.
'tAt 2 o'clock simultaneous move
ment was made along the whole Prus-
sian line, the infantry charging the
French guns. At 8 O'Clock the French
lines, which previously stood firm,
wavered, and Immediately thereafter
broke.
''The battle then became a rout.-
McMahon is reported seriously wound,
ed, during t. last attack. The roads
now presented terrible aspect. The
French left everything, flying in every
direction and throwing away their
arms.
"The Prussian forces pressed for
ward, resolutely bent upon cutting off
their retreat toward Belgium. The
Prussian troops used the bayonet with
terrible effect. Night closed on the
rout and the pursuit, leaving the Prus-
slams gathering in large numbers
around Sedan. The Emperor remained
at Sedan throughout the battle.
cat half past o'clock message
was sent to the Emperor at his head
quarters advising him to fly to Belgium,
but the Emperor was too i'll to under
take the journey.
''This morning the Prussians pre-
pared to attack Sedan, which is not in
condition to resist. At IL o'clock
party of officers, headed by General
left Sedan bearing flag of
truce. 1t was received by the Prussian
advanced guard, and conducted to the
Prussian headquarters, where the Gen
,ral formally surrendered the French
'rmy and Fortress to King William
The French party also bore letter
rom Emperor Napoleon to King Will
lam, stating he desired to render
himself, not having any command
The formal capitulation took place at
lalf past one o'clock.
at is said the Emperor will be sent
lnder strong escort to Magdeburg,
out his destination is a secret.
ga large number of French escaped
nto Belgium.
LONDON, September 3.-The special
correspondent to the Tribune tele-
5raphs from the Kings headquarters,
It Vendress, near Sedan, Friday:
"The battle of Sedan began at 6
'clock in the morning, September 1.
'wo Prussian corps were in positi>n
N the west of Sedan, having got there
y long, forced marches to cut off the
french retreat to Mezieres. South of
sedan was the 1st Bayarian Corps, and
asst, across the Meuse, the Cd Bavarian
}orps. The Saxons were on the north
asst, with guards. 1 was with the
ling throughout the day on the hill
bove st. Meuse, commanding a splen-
id view of the valley of the Meuse,
nd the field. After tremendous bat I
e the Prussians have completely sur
ounded Sedan, and the Bavarians, hav- !
lg entered the Notifications at Sedan,
le Emperor capitulated at SIS P. M.
lis letter to the King of Prussia said:
"'As can not die at the head of {
~ army, l lay my sword at the feet of {
our Majesty.
"'NAPoLEoN.'
Napoleon left Sedan for the Prus-
an headquarters at Vendress. /,
cat Z o'clock in the morning of !
eptember 2, McMahon's whole army,
one hundred thousand pris-
lers, capitulated without conditions.
he Prussians had two hundred and l
rty thousand men engaged or in re- c
rive. The French had one hundred S
Id twenty thousand
The French Ministry announce the +
reful news to the French people h
hey bid them not despair. They say h
aris is thoroughly fortified and will f
and a siege. They assert another V
my will soon be beneath the walls of = =
e city.