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Show THE SITUATION IX EUROPE. Tbe fallacy of several theories, which had their rise in speculations concerning concern-ing the progress of the present war in Europe, has been clearly shown by the late victory of the Prussians. It was assumed that from the rapid firing of the chassepots and the needle-guns bayonet charges would be impossible. This theory is knocked on the head by the single fact, so far as the dispatches show, that the battle of Ilageman was won at the point of the bayonet. No doubt chassepots and needle-guns were used as effectively as possible, but it wag by a bayonet charge that the Prussians drove the French into a confusion from which they were unable - to recover. Great expectations were based by the French on their metrail-leurs; metrail-leurs; yet of these six were captured, showing they are not so terribly destructive de-structive as theory held them to be. v There is little doubt that the victory of Hageman, was the result of superior generalship, for though the French were probably outnumbered, they permitted per-mitted themselves to be surprised; and confess that at first they did not think the affair of any great importance, until the Prussians appeared in greater force than they expected. The, French suffered a galling defeat, the full extent of which can only be guessed at by the results. While news coming from London, unfavorable to the French, hzs to be received with almost as much caution as if coming from Berlin, in consequence of the known sympathies of (he London press for Prussia, the condition of affairs in Paris and through France are the strongest evidences of how complete has been the Prussian victory. French soil is invaded, and hostile armies are marching towards Paris, for in no other light can we understand the frenzy of excitement whicb. is kindled in Franje. The revolutionary spirits of Paris see in this a hope for the ac complUhnicnt of their purpose to hurl the Napoleionic dynasty from j.the throne. The call to arms comes from them simultaneously with that from the government Yet there is good reason to believe that the patriotism of France as a nation will rise superior to petty intrigues and partizun efforts; and that they will present a united front to repel the Prussian advance, as Germany would do were the French marching on Berlin. Should the Prussians continue their march on Paris there will likely be several sev-eral great battles before they reach it; and that city can only be invested after several Prussian victories. The latest advices show the French armies concentrating con-centrating at Metz, where they will make a stand. The Prussians, flushed with victory, will not shun the contest. The defeated French are undoubtedly burning with desire to wipe out their disgrace, and anxious for an opportunity opportu-nity to cover their eagles with glory; fur it is not the character of the French to tamely submit to defeat and disgrace, while there remains a chance to retrieve re-trieve their losses. And there is a sufficient suf-ficient furce in the field under Bazaine, the new commander-in-chief, to make a di-perate reactance and probably cban;.': the tide of war. Besides, the prompt measures taken to ii. lipase the effective troops has already-ailed into existence an immense Dumber oi'jldiers; and though the statement that two millions of Frenchmen French-men are ready to march is undoubtedly undoubted-ly nn exaggeration, the armies of Fram-e will be numerically increased with ureal rapidity up to an almost overwhelming proportion. Of the attitude of Italy Mid Austria, it is difficult to form an idea, from the very contradictory, statements which appear. If Italy has formed a treaty with France and received Napoleon's ciaiuj upon Home as an equivelant, it will be almost certain to involve, first. Catholic Europe, and then all Europe in the war. As we remarked some time agtt. the struggle will evidently widen "us it progresses |