LATEST INTELLIGENCE FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.

Dunstan Times, Issue 442, 7 October 1870, Page 2

LATEST INTELLIGENCE FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.

DEFEAT OF THE FRENCH. GREAT SLAUGHTER. [by electric telegraph.] i’RQW OUR ’OWN COR ESPONdENT. DUNEDIN, Thursday, 9 p.m. Tha following is a summary of the the news brought by the mail : Tarrarua, Haglov, Commander, arrived this morning making an ither splendid passage of four days fourteen and a half hours, she left Sandridge Pier at 3 p.m. ok the Ist instant, she brings 240 ions of cargo, and eignteen chief, and tweutv nine steerage pas. sengers for all parts and very large English Mail. Reuter’s Australian Express London, Sep. 5, The Bank of England has reduced the rate of discount to three and a half per cent. The following is given in consecutive order according to dates The King of Prussia has addressed a proclamation to tire French people, stating that the Germans desired to li' e in peace with the French, that they were waging war against soldiers and not against c tizens ; that if no brutish attacks were made against the German troops, the inhabitants would be protected. A further proclamation issued, abolishing conscriptions. '1 he Prussians occupied French territory on the 15th. The King telegraphed a victorious battle before Mc'tz first seventh army corps vigorously at tacked by the French outside Metz, after bloody fight drove them into town Freneh loss estimated four thousand. Garriso S. as’utrg made a sortie on Hit Kith Lint were repulsed with loss of fiiree guns. Naicy occupied by a detatchment of Prussian cavalry-on the 4 th. Fourteen hundred German families expel ed from Paris, bate arrived at Cologne Official Gazette at Berlin, says. Government will not expel peaceful subjects. The King has appointed Co nta Bonin, Bisnpivk, and Bohlen, Governors General respectively of Lorraine, and Alsace. The German official accounts dated the 17th, states, iiotairlistfiid.ng the great sin priority of the enemy, they drove the French back to Metz, after a hot tiaht lasting twelve hours, the loss on both sides v ry heavy, there were two Press' in Generals killed, they captured 25 captains, 2,000 prisoners, two Eagles, and seven cannon. The Prussians attacked Strasborgh, on the 'Bth but were repuls id with a loss of 4,300 men, and Strasborg still holds out. On rhe 19th, the King telegraphed that the French army was entirely defeated, and driven hack to Metz, the battle lasted nine hours. The French army occupied a position to any fortress ] the Prussians attacked by night, stormed and captured all the heights, and took 4,000 prisoners ’ according to the Prussian accounts, the French lost 23,000 men. The French lost battles on the 14th 7th, and 18th, their lo<s in the-e, reverses were about 50,000 killed, wounded a d prisoners ; the German losses weres 40,000. The Prussians began to bombard Strasborgli on the 19 th, from the riglre bank of the Rhine, near Kehl. Tire bombardment lasted Tu ‘sday day and night. Much damage has been dona to Strasborg. The Prussians succeeded in entrenching themselves within one thousand yards of Strasborg, and captured the railway station outside the town. A large Prussian force surrounds Verdon. The Prussians will not continue to march on to Paris until after a battle with Marshall M'Mahou. French rumor that the King has dismissed General Steinmitz, whoso army has joined the Crown Prince’s. The Prussians continue their onward movement in great force, a great battle is imminent. The following is from the French source. Lebourf resigns the Generalship of the army o i the Rhine. Bazaine nominated chief of the second, third and fourth corps of the Rhine Army. The French squadron is before Kiel, where important events were exp- c ;od. The north-western coast of Germany is declared blockaded, A fresh army is being prepared, with Bazaine as Commander-in-Chhief. Bazaine telegraphed that a battle had been fought on the I 7th all day with the Prussians, the enemy were repulsed. The French passed the night on the position gained The French have si ce gained ft victory, [A continuation of the above v ill be issued as an “ Extract dinary" to-

day. We are compelled to this course in consequence of the lateness of the hour and tho slowness of telegraphic communication not giving us otherwise time to save the mails.]' We published the following as an “ Extraordinary on Soturdiy last Dunedin, Oct. 1. Arrival of the Gothenburgh at the Bluff, with Telegrams. The Mail arrived at Melbourne several days before expected The Emperor Napoleon is a prisoner at Berlin Loudon, Aug. 19. 4 The Bank of France has suspended specie pivments A Bill for the loan of 40,000,000 francs introduced. The battles fought an Wessenberg Worth and Forb.ich were more dis astrous to France than lirsb supposed. M‘Mahon’s corps almost annihilated. The Crown Prince of Prussia suddenly attacked Marshall M‘Mahon at Worth. After an obstinate engagement, M‘Mahon wis defeated, with a loss of 10,000 killed and 6,000 prisoners taken, comprising one hundred ollioers, with thirty guns, four Millitraurs, two Eagles, baggage, and comraissiarat, ending in complete rout. The German loss was 4,000. An attempt was made by the French to reform, and make a stand at Feidesberg. but the Bavarians took position, and M‘Mahon retreated on Aaverue. The Germans under Streiuberg, attacked Frossard’s corps, near Sarhruck, the batt-e lasted from noon till dirk, and great carnage ensued to Frossard’s corps. The German millt irv system is complete. The French Generalship is much criticised, The strength of the F rencl array concentrated at Metz, is estimated at 230,000. Bazaine is in command of the French army, with Canrubert and Changarnier under him. Strasburgh is invested, the garrison i -i werkly. The Baltic expedition is abandoned. The condition of Paris is alarming. It is impossible to pacify the people. In th« French Legislature, the debates have been strong, mutual recriminations Blows exchanged. The abdication of the Emperor is demanded. England remains neutral, but has entered into treaty for the protection of Belgium with Five mil ions ar iit, ami N V recruited. IBSb? Ars-mal bus TliO chattel in to the French or Pr us kibited. September, 14. Prince Napoleon’s secret mission to Italy, unsuccesful. Chalons and Rheims evacuated on the 19th, and ’2oth August. On the 23rd of August, Marshal McMahon with a new army attempted to relieve Bazaine a- Metz, was, after two days hard lighting at Buzancy, driven back yesterday beyond the Meu.se, losing twelve cannon and several thousand prisoners in retreating to Sedan. The Prussians baveoccupicd Cazzan Emperor left for Sedan or Eochroy, The Carnage terrible. Population, panic striken. England raising contributions for wounded ot both armies. Public meetings in Germany, commanding the Prussian King to exact conditions that would guar.ntee lasting peace. Carnage still dreadful Desperate fighting for three days between Metl and Verdon about crossing Mozell, Each side claims victory. French driven back to Metz. Their position is precarious. Bazaine’s army nearly isolated, have lost one thousand men, who were taken prisoners, two eagles, seven cannons, and several generals. A fourth German army in the field, Strasburg invested by fifty thousand Germans, Destructive bombardment maintained several days, but although population a’-e starving, the Govern ment refuses to surrender, German array now marching on Paris, from which the general in com mand (Trochin) e * pel led all useless citizens, and has made prep iratious for a lengthened siege. Public option still hopeful, and loan of 30,000 francs lias been introduced for the Emperor, who is reported to be at Rheims and the Prince Imperial is reported to have rettdAß to Paris, where General Trochin IHfc mauds. Paris fortifications are being pressed forward. Citizens despond, iug. German residents expelled France. Rome is quiet. Other powers maintain strict neutrality. The fleet in the Baltic. An inde cisive engagement on the 16th Augt.off Renquis. British mediation strongly urged by the Times. Count Bendeditti, Prince Murat, and and Count Bcrnstorff have seen Earl Granville and Mr. Gladstone at Walmer Castle, and the Queen at Balmoral. Fatal riots have occur nod at Lon-

■donderry. The city proclaimed unUnder military rule. London, y ept, 5. 90,000 French prisoners taken at Sedan. The Emperor was removed to the Oonsuhite at Berlin. '1 he city was illuminated. Peaceful revolution at Paris. The Emperor deposed. A Republic proclaimed Pyovisional Government fermec., consisting of Trochin, Ganibetti, Jules Paver and others. Provisional • Government determined to repel inv. siou. Troops fraternising with the people Political amnesty declared. The German Army is marching on Paris. Citizens are armiu, and preparing fortifications, determined to otter strong resistance. The German people are signing address, protesting against foreign in terveution in their peace negociations with the French. Jerome, David and others in Council in the Senate on the 2nd September declared that, —“ Paris will be defended to the utmost, in the forts, in the streets, aud from house to house, and rather than surrender, will bury ourselves in its ashes.” Determination passionately applauded by both Houses, aud by public journals. The news of the Emperor’s capture has not shaken the courage of the Nation. New army forming under the walls of Paris, aud another one on the Loire. The Senate abolished Republic to repel invasion as 1792, The commission was differently -constituted. The Emperor left everything to the regency n Paris, while offering to surrender himself a prisoner. DUXSTAN DISTRICT HOSPiTAL The usual monthly meeting of the Com. mittee of the Uunstan District Hospital Was held in the Town Hall, Clyde, on Monday the 3rd instant, there were present, Messrs Marshall, (in the Chair) A. Christophers, (Hon. Treasurer) William Griudley, B. Naylor, G. Clark, C. P. Beck, and R. Barlow, (Secretary). Dr. Burrows was also present. The minutes of the last meeting were read aud confirmed. The outward correspondence was read aud approved. The inward correspondence was as fallows John MT.ean, Esq., enclosing £lO 10s, amount collected on Morveu Hills Station; J. A. Preshaw, Esq., enclosing £lO, amount of Hospital Race, run at 'Cromwell, and won by Mr. R. M'Morran’s horse llodcrick, ridden by Charles Holt, ami £7, subscriptions from Henry Campbell, Esq , Wanaka ; James Marshall, forwar hug £22 17a 6d, proceeds of a concert held at the Bauuockbltn, and £2 15s, subscriptions from the same place ; J. A Pre- » aw, with £2 2s, subscriptions received uom Mr. John Richards. On the proposition of Mr. Christophers, seconded by Mr. Beck, resolved that the letters be received and the thanks of the Committee be tendered to those gentlemen, who so kindly assisted in raising the various amounts. The Visiting Committee’s No. 2 Report, recommended that salaries and accounts for the month of September as follows be passed for payment.—Salaries, £59- ; Pro visions, £36 I6s 5d ; MMical Comforts, £5 3s 6d ; Fuel, £30.; Light, £4 15s ; Water, £5 10s. ; Linseed-meal, £4 6s lOd. ; Painting, £2 10s. ; Stationary, £1 4s. Sundries, £4 55.-Total, £153 10s 9d. The report was adopted on the motion of Mr. Naylor, seconded < y Mr. Christophers. The Treasurer reported, balance due to Bank as per Inst report. £136 13s. 7d. ; accounts since paid, £3 5s 10d.- Toti.l, £139 19s sd. Subscriptions since received, £53 10s. ; balance due to bank, £B6 9s. sd.—Total, £139 19s. sd. Liabilities, overdraft to Bank, £B6 9s. 5d Accounts unpaid, £331 13s. Sd. ; accounts unpaid for September, £153 10s. 9d.—Total, £571 13s lOd. Government subsidy due for last quarter ending 31st July-, £215 13s 'Bd. Due on subscriptions since collected, £3lO 18s.— Total £532 Us. Bd., ; balance, £39 2s. 2d , making the total of £571 13s lOd. Proposed by Mr. Beck, seconded by Mr. Grindley, that the report be adopted. ■Carried The Resident Surgeon’s report, showed the number of patients remaining in the house, on August 31. to be 12 ; admitted Curing the month, II ; discharged during the month, cured or relieved, 11 ; remaining in the house, Sept. 3cth, 12 ; daily average number, twelve and a half. The patients admitted during the month were from the following places, Clyde, 3 ; Butcher's, 2 ; Cardrona, 1 ; Bannockburn, 1 ; Dunstan Creek, 1 ; Wakatip, 1 ; Alexandra, I; B ack’s, 1. Received An account of Mr. W. Petrie, £3, expenses attending an arbitration case with reference to the Surgeon’s residence, was read. Resolved that the same stand over for consi leration to {.he next monthly meeting, Mr. Drindley was elected a member of the Visiting Committee in the place of Mrs George Fache, retiring. A vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded the meeting. “ Leave you, my friend said a tipsy fellow, clinging to a lamp-post on a dark night, “ leave you in a condition not to ake care of yourself ;(Mc) never."

CLYDE TOWN COUNCIL, The usual monthly meeting was held in the Council Chamber on Wednesday evening last, there were present, Councillors Hastie, (in the Chair) Hueston, Weilsford, Patterson, and Naylor. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The outward correspondence was read and approved. It was resolved that the accounts, amounting to £4 Bs., recommended by the Pittance Committee for payment be passed. Resolved that the assessment as valuated for the years 1870-1871 be adopted. A vote of thanks to the Chair concluded the meeting.