The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-08-13

Raleigh Sentinel, was arrested at
his home, Hillsboro', Orange coun-
ty, which county has never been
declared in a state ofinsurrection,
by detachment of Holders mi
litia. From all parts it is agreed
that there was not a shadow of
authority for such a proceeding.
London. Aug. Sit is said that
the Emperor Napoleon's attack is
a return of his old disease provok-
ed by equestrianism.
French dispatches to-day repre-
sent that actual hOstilities are sus-
pended, but rumor prevails that
the Prussian armies have concen-
trated and battle is raging be-
fore Metz. The movement of re-
treat for purposes of concentrat-
ing has been sffected and a new
line OF defence taken up in the
passages of the VOsges. A gen
eral battle in front of Metz is con
sldered probable. The Prussians
are moving in that direction by
forced marches.
The defences of Paris are official
ly reported as nearly ready to re-
sist the heaviest assault, and it is
said that 100000 men are ready
to fill up the ranks of the army in
che field.
London, Aug. Sat last &C
counts Marshal Mcmahon was at
Lauvergne. His corps suffered
less than was at first supposed.
The report that Gen. Colson was
killed by his side, and that Gen.
Roull is missing is confirmed.
! New Orleans, Aug. 9.-Digby's
child has been recovered in good
condition. She has been in the
possession Of negroes in the Sixth
District of this city.
Berlin, Aug. liking William
sends the following message to
the Queen:
"Good news! A great victory
has been won by our Fritz. God
be praised far his mercy. We
captured 1900 prisoners, 80 guns,
20 standards and six metrailors.
Mcmahon, during the fight, was
heavily reinforced from the main
army. The contest was very Sc
we're and lasted from Z in the
morning until 9 at night, when
the French retreated, leaving the
field to us. Our losses were
heavy"
Berlin, Aug. 1.-THE French
prisoners SO far taken in war
have been distributed around Der
lin. The Prussians will prove by
their treatment Of these men that,
although they are no longer enc
mics.
The French have been defeated
along the entire line In the two
days fighting and are in retreat
on the Metz, where they are con
centrating for the defence of Par
is. Their losses are immense.
Mcmahon was beaten on the right
and Frossiard on the left. The
Prussians captured 1000 prison
ers. 80 guns and six metrailors
from Mcmahon.
Paris, Aug. 1.-THE French of
ficials report reverses on both
wings. Paris is tumultuOus. The
people are maddened at defeat.
Berlin, Aug. 1.-THE following
official dispatch has been receiv-
ed:
Mayence, Aug. 6, $50 PM.
The French were turned back
on their entire line and common.
ced to retreat towards the interior
of France. The French had com
menced an advance from Saar.
bruck, which they had held since
the famous battle of three divis
ions against three companies Of
Prussians, but having to fall back
they burned thatrich and unpro
tected town, and in withdrawing
spread contagration by throwing
hot shot into it.
Saarbruck, Aug. 6, Z P. NJ
The town of Saarbruck has Just
been turned by the first Prussiar
corps, under command of 7Gen
Seheeaimatz.
J Mayence, Aug. g.. P. M.-Tht
head of the Prussian columns ap
prOaached Saar on the 9th. This
morning Gen. Kamers found thu
enemy west of Saarbruck in {
strong position near Spichren anC
commenced Immediately to attach
them. A portion of the division
of Barnakow and Stupnagel came
tuD. Gen, Geo. Eben took com