THE WAR IN EUROPE.

Dunstan Times, Issue 440, 23 September 1870, Page 3

THE WAR IN EUROPE.

The following are the latest items which wo extract from the Continental and American papers. August 6th, Intense enthusiasm prevails through North Germany, in all the large cities of the Confederation crowds assemble in the streets to hear the news, and make demonstrations of loyalty. Prince Frederick Charles is in command ■of the Prussian troops. Napoleon and the Prince Imperial are at the front. The entire French line of operations is kept in intimate communication by underground telegraph wires. Later advices from Prussia fully confirm the completeness of the victory at Weissemburg. La Liberte, in an extra, this evening, says it has received information that heavy fighting has been going on since morning at several points along tho frontier. The Journal du Soir has reason to believe that the Prussian plan of attack is to concentrate at Mayence, Coblentz, Darmstadt wid Mannheim, and march at once into France throuh Landau. .This, the Journal Thinks, explains the attack on WeissemBurg. August 6th. A London telegram to New York:—The Globe, an ondoubted authority, says a great battle, in which many bodies of troops were engaged, began yesterday, but was interruptea by the darkness. It was resumed early this morning, when the victory was declared for the French. Similar rumors in Paris, affecting the Bourse. The contest between M‘Mahon and the Crown Prince of Prussia, already mentioned was the commencement of the struggle. The Daily News, remarks: “ Henceforth we may look for an exchange of hard blows: the French Emperor cannot affaod under the circumstances to consult merely military interests in the movements he or iers? the moral effect of this defeat at 'Weissemburg must be wiped out at whatever price it may be necessary to pay- It is understood that Marshal M'Mahon was just returning from a long and serious conference with the Emperor, when this unexepeted blew was struck, having carried away with him a plan of the campaign. It is uncertain whether this event will interfere with that plan or net. All that is known of the character of the French army bids us look for a serious attempt to avenge the defeat.” The Erince Royal has defeated Marshal ’ M'Mahon.” The offiicjal report of the victory of the

Crown Prince is as follows: Berlin via London.—August 6th— 10.30 p.m.—The Prince Royal telegraphs the following bulletin from the field of battle: “A victorious battle has been fought near Worth. M‘Mahon was totallybeaten. The battle was fought by the larger portion of ray command. The French retired upon Bitche. “)Signed,) Frederick William Prince Royal. The “ Gaulois prints a despatch from Metz, reporting that a regiment of the Royal Guard of Prussia was cut to pieces at Weissemburg on Thursday, and a Prussian General wounded. The French soldiers fought like lions, and the loss of the enemy was seven thousand place “ hors du combat.” Berlin, August 6th. The French prisoners so far taken are distributed around Berlin. The Prussians will prove by the treatment of these men, that although they are captives, they are no longer enemies. London, August 7th A “ Herald’s” cable special says serious apprehensions of disturbances are entertained in Pal is and the strictest surveillance is exercised over telegrams sent from there; The Emperor presided at a meeting of the Council of Ministers yesterday. The Guards are under arms, and street gatherings are prohibited. Information has reached London that the defeat of M‘Mahon was complete and the Crown Prince has advanced to Nagueman and captured that place and routing the French. The French loss is stated at four thousand in addition to a great number of prisoners, thirty pieces of artillery and ‘ ‘ mitrailleuses were also taken. A despatch from Berlin says that a force of Southern German troops and volunteers crossed the Rhine and advanced to Strasburg- The whole French army has been driven back and is supposed to occupy the line between Metz and Nancy. Paris, August 7th. The “ Journal Offioiel, ” qin a second edition to day publishes the following proclamation—“Frenchmen!—Up to this hour we have always given without reserve all certain news which we have received; and we continue to do so Last night we received the following despatch : Metz, Aug. 6.—Midnight. Marshall Mo Mahon has lost a battle. Gen. Prossard on the Saar has been obliged to retreat. His retreat was effected in good order. All can be relieved. (Signed.) Napoleon. Metz, Aug. 7. 3.30 a.m. My communications have been interrupted with Marshall Me Mahon, I am going to place myself in the centre of the position. Napoleon. The French Ministry upon receiving these despatches, declared Paris in a state of siege, and added—ln the presence of these grave news our duty is plain. There must be no faint-heartedness—no divisions. Our resources are immense. Let us pursue the struggle without flinching, and the country will be saved. According to the Emperor, however, all will yet be retrieved. The Prussians are over the frontier and advancing on Paris. The French speak of a great battle as imminent. Paris, Aug. 7. The “JournalOßiciel ” says, the defence of Paris is assured. It would require an army of half a million to invest its fortifications, while thirty thousand would suf fice to defend them, and there are troops enough now in and around the city to furnish the necessary garrison. These, with sailors from the fleet, which could be procured, the Garde National, the Garde Municipal and the firemen would make up a solid army of one hundred thousand. Paris is free from danger. Paris, Aug. 8. Paris is fearfully excited over the news from the front. The universal cry is “ To arms! to arms! ” The Empress is in consultation with the Deputies at the Tuillerios. The Prince Imperial has returned from the front. No fighting to day. The latest advices from the front say the French are concentrating at Metz, where a battle, it is thought, will be fought before many hours. The Departments of the Vosges and Moselle have been inundated by order of the Government. A levy, en masse, is expected, The Mi, nisters are now sitting permanently. Vigorous measures are announced for to morrow. London, Aug. 8. French despatches to day, report that actual hostilities are momentarily expected, but a rumor prevails that the Prussian armies are concentrated ; a battle is raging before Metz. The French press generally, consider the French loss irretrievable, but there are three French Corps which have yet not been under fire. A movement in retreat for the purpose of coucentration has been effected, and a new line of defence taken up in the pa-sage of the Vosges. A general battle in front of Metz is considered probable to morrow. The Prussians are moving in that direction by forced marches. In the House of Commons to day, Earl Granville stated that the neutrality of Belgium was now assured. The powers now at war concurred in a pledge to support it. He recited at great length, the course of the negoc'ations undertaken by the British Government, and brought to this satisfactory result. Lord Halifax said the Government would not prohibit the exportation of arms. Paris, Aug. 9. , Last night posters were distributed over the city inviting all citizens between the ages of thirty and forty to present themselves within three days at the Mayoralty

House for enrolment in the National Guard As soon as the enrollment is completed the distribution of arras will commence. London, August9th, The “ Pall Mall Gazette" has assurances from private parties Paris, that the Empire is on the verge of collapse. The Germans are expected in Paris; and even if they are arrested, the Empire is dead; the Parisians are receiving arms ; and they are ali republicans at heart. The establishment of a Provisional Government, is already talked of. The Orleanists, through Generals ChagarneirandTrochu, are in the ascendent and eminent Imperialists are leaving Paris and France. Berlin, August 9th. The losses of the French in the Battle of Worth, on Saturday, were five thousand dead, wounded, and missing, and six thousand prisoners. M‘Mahon’s baggage, many cannon, and two long railroad trains, with stores and munitions of war, were captured and the Prussian cavalry, in their pursuit, bagged a thousand of the stragglers, who had thrown away their arms. The total Prussian loss was three thousand five hundred dead and wounded. Paris, Aug. 9. All correspondents of foreign newspapers received orders to go from Metz to Nancy. A despatch from General Frossard, who is stationed between Metz and Nancy, says : —“ The Emperor was solicited to return to Paris by the home Generals, and replied : ‘ I will only return deader victorious.’ ” Our Paris correspondent says : —“ From what I hear of the feeling among the people and the army, I think it more than possible that Napoleon will never re-enter Paris. The army is sick of his amateur generalship. Possibly he has already been forced to resign. His factotum, Leboef, will a! so retire, and Bazaine will command. The statement of a secret alliance between France and Italy, and the expected reinforcement of one hundred thousand Italian troeps is certainlyjalse. No matter what the King of Italy may have promised, the troops would not march to France. ” Paris, Aug. 10. Nearly all the theatres were closed last night. Large numbers of the Garde Mobile are leaving Paris to join the army, A detachment went off to-day. London, Aug. 10. The Prince Imperial of France has arrived in London, and is now at the French Legation in charge of W. F. Smith, the Emperor’s confidential agent. Smith also brought the Emperor’s jewels and valuables, and the famous diamonds of the Duke of Brunswick. The Prussians, as they advance, discover the losses of the French in the first buttle to be frightful, exceeding even the most extravagant estimates. Prussia is organising a volunteer naval force. The French continue concentrating on the road to Paris. All that region is in a state of siege. It is said that after the battle of the 6th, the French abandoned their works in the greatest confusion. Ineffectual efforts were fmace to check the Prussian advance on Leiderbrun, which was taken by the Bavarirns. The French continue to retreat towardsßitche. The Wurtemburg cavalry are picking up scores of prisoners. The liue of retreat is covered with dead and wounded. The Prussians entered Hagenau early on the 7th, and toon afterwards occupied Forback and Saarbruck.