The Hawaiian gazette., 1871-02-08
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By the Comet, which vessel arrived
here on Monday the 9th inst, we have
dates from San Francisco to the I 9th, and
kilograms from Europe to the 18th. We
give below, the most important News
from the seat of war in France:
Further Particulars of the Battle Near lie
Mans on the IIth.
LONDON, Jan. 14-The New York Herald cores
pondent writing from the headquarters of the Army
of the LOIRE at Lc Mans at midnight the l1th gives
the following particulars of the second days battle
between Chauzy's forces and the German army un-
der Prince Frederick Charles. He says:
ONE OF THE MOST EvENTFUL DAYS DUR
ING THE WAR
This is probably the most eventful battle fought
since the struggle began. 1t closed at nightfaI this
day. After the defeat of yesterday January TO- Cen
eral Chauzy displaying much energy, rallied his
broken columns. Having received reinforcements,
he determined to strike another blow to retrieve his
fortunes, knowing that the whole hope of France
centred on the ability of his army TO break through
the opposition of the Prince and advance to the re-
lief of Prais. After night of unecasing labor and
anxiety daylight found the French forces prepared
iOi SOhhASt- 1hCii Suuslstcu VI luTte CpTpS,
the Sixteenth, Seventeenth and Twenty first, re-
spectiyely under command Of Admiral Jaureginbery
and Generals Calomb and Jouffery. These corps av-
eraged $1,000 men each, making effective force of
10000 men, the whole under the supreme command
of General Chauzy. By one o'clock in the morning,
Jaureginbery's corps had taken up position on the
right bank of the river Huisne, General Calomb's
was posted on the plateau OF Anons, and General
a.
ties. The Prussians advanced along those roads, and
said to have been under command Prince Fred
erick Charles himself They were apparently 1OO,-
600 strong.
THE PRUssIANs OPEN FIRE.
Soon after ten o'clock sharp firing was opened by
the Prussians from well located batteries on the left
of the French. II was replied to with spirit Very
large force of German infantry Aauked by cav
airy advanced under cover of heavy artillery FIRE,
striking the right Admiral Jaureginberys position
The assauting column was met by fierce artillery
fire from many guns, including number of mitrail-
leuses of new pattern. The struggle was severe
and well contested; but although the Germans suf-
fered heavy loss they finally succeeded in
DRIVING BACK THE FRENCH
Capturing two guns and holding an important po-
sition near the river. General Chauzy, perceiving
the danger which threatened his position, moved
forward his of artillery to support Admiral
Jaureginberys- Here opened terrific FIRE which
checked for while the further advance Of the Ger
mans in that direction Two three severe assaults
were made by the Germans to secure further advan-
tages the object being to take the position held by
the French at Tillieres. The French, however,
strongly posted, fought with great courage and de-
termination Each assault was repulsed with
SERIOUS LOSS TO THE GERMANS.
The French also losing heavily. Meantime an
equally fierce attack was made on the French line
covering the railroad to Chartres and Paris. After
two hours desperate fighting the French centre was
driven back, when 1t retreated slowly and in good
order, for short distance only, to position in the
rear of that first occupied, where rising ground af-
forded good facilities for artillery Eere Cbauz5s
force of guns was posted, which, manned by marines
opened and well directed fire on the advanc-
ing enemy
THIS NOT ONLY CHECKED Tue GERMANS,
But COMPELLED THEN TO FALL BACK IN
TURN -
A heavy counter FIRE was soon opened from the
German batteries which. during the engagement had