The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-08-10
TEE BATTLE OF HAGANAU.
l}ERr.rN Auoust

BERLIN, August Z.
The French have been defeated along
the entire line in two days fighting, and
are in retreat, on Metz, and concentrat.
ing for the defence Of Paris. Their lessS
es are Immense. Mcmahon was beaten
on the right and Frossard on tho LETT
The Prussiaus captured four thousand
prisoners and thirty guns, and six nit
railleurs from MeMahon.
PARIS, August !.
The French officials re port rev erses on
both wings. Paris is tumultuous, the
people Dire maddened at the defeat.
MAYENcE, August IA p NJ.
The Prince Royal reports say that on
August 9th, in the evening, in the
battle in which we defeated McMahon;
his corps had been reinforced by divis-
ions from corps Of Failly, aud Canrobert
We have taken two eagles, six mitral-
leurs, aud at least 4 600 prisoners. Gen.
Bago was wounded. The loss was great
on both sides.
SALTzBURG, August 7-P. NJ.
1t is reported that Marshall MoNlahon
was wounded in the battle of Yesterday.
We have taken over four thousand
prisoners.
COLOGNE, August 6-Nlidnight
There was q violent combat near
Saarbrucken to day, commencing at IL
O'clock in the'morniug aud ending at 8
o'clock to night. 1t is still continuing.
Our troops rcpulse:l the enemy who
have abandoned tho field of battle
We have conquered. Our losses are
heavy.
An official dispatch dated Berlin 9th
via London, suys tho French Emperor
has Withdrawn his entire line and is
concentrating his troops for the defence
of Paris. His losses have been enormous
The Prussians overlook the retreating
Froncll forces early on Saturday morn.
ing, West OF Saarbrucken and near
Spichrea Hills. The position at which
the French eudeavored to make stand
during their retreat, was carried BY the
Prussians at the point Of the bayonet.
This battle is known as that of Hara
nau.
BERLIN, August 7.
King William sends the following
dispatch to the Queen.
Good news! A great victory has
been won by our Fr;tz! God be praised
TOR His mercy! We captured four
thousand prisoners, thirty guns, two
standards and six mitraillcurs. Nc.
Mahon during the fight was heavily
reinforced froW the main army. The
contest was very severe, and lastetfrom
seven O'Clock in the morning u1j5amitt
O'Clock at night, when the Fra1ie fSS
treated, leaving the fold to ~ 'Our
losses were heavy. .s..I
Tho position taken sSgland in
regard TO Belgium S approved by
Prussia.
Stirring Announccmcnt--Pnr In a
State Of siege.
PARIs, August 7--Sunday Night.
The following proclamation has just
bceu .issyed ~
"Dc'aily. .:of oar losses are wanting.-
Our truonys,ara fp|l Of elaa. The sItua-
,ion is fHHnlnrhips, but,tbo enemy is
on our tegitorygsss9l,t aious effort is
necessary. sSN Dattic'~ktss nhiRihcnt.
In presence Of this gnts news, our
duty is plain. We appeal 10 tic pa
1triotisM, tho energy of all. ahe Cham.
gAsgs Mye been conyekcd. We arc
XarihA aris will, uIl possible haste in
d$1H defence. In order to fsIilitate
the e3tD&f9n Of military preparations,
wc dcclaf the capital in u state Of siege.
Their mdskIbo no faint I,eartcdness.-
no divisions. Our resources aru iul-.
menso. Let us pursue tho struggfSs
without .Aincling, md our country viii
be saved Paris, August Z, 1870--.lO
=. M.--By order Of tho Empress Ro;
gent. Signed: NJ. Olivier, Minister
Of Justice Dus de Grnu'mont, Minister
of Foreign Affairs; NJ. Cheavaodin do
Vallrome, Miuiattr Of the lutcrior NJ.