GENERAL SUMMARY.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume V, Issue 231, 30 September 1870, Page 4

GENERAL SUMMARY.

The Crown Prince suddenly attacked Marsha* Macmahon at Woerth, and after an obstinate engagement Macmahon was defeated with a loss of 10,000 killed and 6,000 prisoners, comprising 100 officer!-, together with 30 guns, four metrajllenrs, two eagles, and the baggage and commissariat of the army; the battle ending in the complete rout of the French. TLe German loss was 4000. An attempt was made to re-form and make a stand at Wederbruhn, but the Bavarians took position, and Macmahon then retreated on the Saverne. The Germans, under Remnitz, attacked, Frossard's Corps, near Saarbruck. The battle raged from noon till daTk, with gTeat carnage. The German military system is complete. The French Generalship is much criticised. The French army, concentrated at Metz, is estimated at 230,000. General Bazaine has the chief command, with Canrobert and Changarnier. Strasbourg is invested, and has only a weakly garrison. The Baltic expedition is abandoned. The condition of Paris is alarming, and the authorities are unable to pacify the people. In the Legislature, a stormy debate took place. Recrimination and even blows were exchanged by the members. The abdication of the Emperor has been demanded. England remains neutral. Five millions have been voted for the English .army and navy, and 20,000 men are being recruited. The arsenals are busy. The chartering of coal direct to French or Prussia" fleet is prohibited. Commercial reports show a steady decrease in export valu*.