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Show fl4w iuncKon. 8bc WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY, vy tTtbeOoEN ruBUMiisa p.blUhed Company. rsnaciil to th Oom.s Ji'MCTios by th Atlantic and lsp Pacific Ilgrapl Cpany.J Death of Admiral Far- ragut? French of 75,000 Men Marching to the Front! Nancy and Duneville Taken by the Prussians! Marshal Bazaine in Command of the Entire French Army! Repulse of the Prussians Re-inforcem- ent on the Moselle! at Destructive Fire labor Convention at Cincinnati! Vi- The French Driven into the Fortress and the Prussians Repulsed! Rising of the Natives in Algeria! French Peasants Murder Wounded Prussians! Jnvasion of Paris ticipated! Russia Calls for An- Inter-ventio- n! Capture of a French Fortress by. Bavarian Troops! AMERICAN. Portsmouili, N. II., 14. Admiral Farragut iliod at 5$ minute? his lust niorncnls of 12 o'clock were peaceful mid lie expired wiili a The remain, after smile on bis lipj. encasement in ice, will probably be York to morrow. taken to 'e department and the .other, authorities at Washington have bei officially notfie;l by telegraph, and the usual or t der for firing minute guns and .paying ' t ier tribute of respect to the memory of "ie illustrious dead, will probably be issued in the morning. In the cry the flags are at half mast, and his death, at though not unexpected, has inspired a feel.tig of sadness among the people. New York, 14. JUit little excitement itt ike gold market at Filth Avenue Hotel last evening, Tin-nav- notwithstanding the reports circulated among brokers that the Prussians had sustained a severe defeat. A few sale but buyers seemed were effected at 117 less anxious to purchase than fellers to dispose of stock on hand. The Germans were very close in their operations in a.m., which was regarded as a suresign that the news was false. ' Washingtea. D. C. 14. The death of Admiral Farragut, though long expected, has created u profound tensalioj) in this city, and especially in naval circle. Secretary Robeson to night issued the cowtoniary order in surh cues. The funeral will probably not be an elaborate one, as the government is precluded from paying any of the expm-es- ; a bill passed during last the of Congress providing "nor shall any funeral expenses of any naval officer who died in the United States, or expenses for travel to attend the funeral of any officer who died there, be alsex-lio- n ' lowed." Baltimore, 14. The police arrested twenty to thirty news boys tor selling the Eztra Bulletin containing the latvst Evening war news, claiming it to be an infringement of the Sunday law to sell newspa pers on the street. The proprietors will test the law. to-d- 14. Chicago. President Grant this morning attended the Centenary Methodist church which was densely filled. Itev. Dr. Hatfield t We pastor preached on the suhject of "the true here." This afternoon the President dined with his brother Oriclle Grant, wholesale leather merchant, residing at Wabash Ave. accompanied by Vice President Colfax, Seward, Got. Palmer, Gen. Logan, and other invited guests, be will visit the Elgin watch works, forty miles distant, by special train, and leave Chicago in the evening for Washington, Michigan Southern Railroad via Cleveland and Pittsburg. Washington, 14. The celebrated Panoche grand land claim case was here yesterday in rather an unforeseen way. The Secretary of the Interior issued an order to the Commissioner of (he Gcnaral Land Office to take up the case and dispose of it. The matter is still pending in Congress, but this order takes it out of reach of Congressional action. Portsmouth, N. II., 14. A consultation by the relatives and ri ends of the late 'Admiral Farragut as held this evening, at which it whs decided to hold a public funeral at St. John's Episcopal Church, on Wednesday, at twelve o'clock The arrangements for the future disposal of the body were discussed, but no definite conclusion was rrived at.,, Hamilton, Pa., 14. k large meeting was held here last night to form a Labor Union. Speeches were delivered by persons from several Btates ia opposition to Chinese immigration, in condemnation of the National ...... 17. 80; Unions, 82 J; their Chasse- and a few cav- Gold Cincinnati. The following associations are represented at the working men's convention; Bricklayers Labor Union, No. 6 of New York; Working men's Con vent ion ; Miners' and Laborers of Schuylkill County, Penn. Masons of Pa., State Labor Union; Daughters of St. Cristapcne ; Stone Mall do of Lynn, Mass; Carpenters and Joiners Union, New Haven, Conn ; Agricultural Labor Association, of Va; Kiggers Union and Mechanics Council of San Francisco, Cal. ; Harness Makers Labor, Union No. 1 ; American Industrial League and Cigar Makers of Detroit Labor Union; Hillsdale Co., and Tanners Club of Michigan; Labor Lodge of Jackson Co ; American Miners Association; Plasterers, District No. 1; Miners Association: Hope Labor Union; Lasalle Iron Moulders' and Labor Union; Chica go So;ial and Political Labor Union ; Iron Moulders Union; Alton Miners' Workingmens' Union ; Indianopolis Miners' Association, District No. 1 ; Atlantic City, branch of Labor Union Lafayette, Indiana; Machinists' and Stone Mason's Union, Louisville; Knights of St. Crestapine ; Iron Moulders', No. "0 of Covington, Labor Association, Newport, Ky., Typographical Union No. 3 ; Iron Moulders'. No. 3 ; Knights of St. Cristapene, No. 104: Working men's Organization: Harness Makers' Labor Assembly; Knights of St. Cristapcne, No. 2; Machinists, Blacksmiths and Iron Moulders, No. 4 of Cincinnati; Oberlin Labor Union ; Hocking Valley, Miners nf Ohio Labor Union No. 1 ; State Labor Union, Kansas ; Iron Mouldem' Union; Nashville, Tenn. Union; The National Guard of Industry, Wash-ngtoV. C; International Typos' Un-o- n ; The International Lodge ol Knights of St. Cristapcne, and the Iron Moulders' International Union. On re assembling at 2 p. m., the President's annual was delivered. It alluded to the 'aborious enibarrasmcnts of his position and trusted that the wisdom of the delegates would be so applied so as to forli-t'- y bis successors against similar trials. The past year's voluinmou9 reports were still in the primers' hands, for want ol He referred means to reproduce them. o the Sailors monument fund, for which contributions had been very light Gave the names of the Executive Council, appointed by authority last Congress, ad-Ire- ss Hon. A Campbell, Lasalle, Hon. J. St. Louis; J. McLaughlin, Mil lord. Mass.; lion. A. M. Pett, Indiana; Gen. A. M. West, Miss. By the advice of the above named an address was issued to the people of the United States, and several thousand copies were circulated. The following members were appointed Executive officers of several of the States. A. Troup, New York; S. Sheldon, Missouri; F. C. Tinker, Mass ; W. Wisconsin; S. Cummings, Cogswell, A. Sanford. Kansas; J. Sylves, Penn.; Clinton Briggs. Neb.; H. F. Walker, Ala.; O. B. Daily, Ohio; F. Miller, Tenn.; W. Stywalde, Va.; G. Keen, Iowa; C. F. Newell, Maine; R. Gilslicst, N. J.; and D. Sumner, Vt. A committee of ways and means had been appointed, but very little done by them. A committee also had been ap pointed on States Prison labor and ob noxious laws; and much good resulted from their labors. 112 charters were issued to State organizations and 15 to local organizations. The sum total of sealed matter mailed during the year to Mu-gu.r- variousstateswas2,919documents,bcsides miscellaneous matter. The Presilent's address was continued at some length, reviewing various subjects of interest, and recommend. ng reform. Its author ship is generally credited to the editor of the Cincinnati Times. This evening, delegates reported from the National Colored Lwbor Association, Baltimore, and numerous other bodies. New York, 15. In this and other cities of the east, flags were displayed at half mast, out of respect to the memory of the lata Admiral Farragut. , New York,' 15, eve. Wall street dull this afternoon; mon5 on call; exchange ey easier, 8 on quiet, steady; gold advanced to 1 foreign news, but closed wcatc at log; Pacific railway active, good demand for; Centrals 8G J; Unions 82 (S) J; Governments dull, steady; stocks gen erally dull through the afternoon, but closed firm, higher; wheat less active; most grades lower; corn closed dull. Saratoga, 15. The races were noUwell attended three weather fine. First race quarters of a mile, won by Alla Vela," beating "Felicite" second, "Lady Petre" third: time 1.18. Ssoond race of a mile, for a one and beatpurse of $.100, won by "llMty," "Hell-tarv"' Milo" and ing 'Chiliicothe." one Third race time 1.59J. and three quarters of a mile, for I purse of $000; won by 'Parrio," beat ing "Legatee" and "B. II." time 3.10. v: three-quarte- rs me saieiy t a dynasty. Ureal excitement followed the speech of M Gambetta. o Flour market, checked by a scarcity of shipping brand; Wheat irregular; Com firm, quite active; Stocks strong, n Pacific Mail, quoted 37i ; Panama, 82; other stocks dull ; Pacifies steady ; steady, field, and that no other person shared the power with him. M. tSambetta thereupon declared that the Chambers must form itself into the position of a committee of defense, and pronounce between the salvation of the country or Loudon, I t. A telegrapic dispatch from Paris, re ceived this evening, denies the retreat of the French army. It states that Mar shal Bazaine, covers Metz with two hun dred thousand men, that General Mc- Mahon is posted in the woods south and .New lork, 16. west of Nancy with ninety thousand The New York 7W6une special says men, tiiat Oen. Canrobert is in reserve the advance guards of the southern ar- with thirty thousand men, and that Gen. my have arrived near Haguenau; two Douay is in Bclfort with twenty-twLieutenants with a handfull of cavalry, thousand men. The telegram also entered the town, rode through the states that Gen. Trocheau will have at streets, reached the barracks, and sum Chalon Surmarne, in two days, thirty-fiv- e The thousand guerrilla volunteers. moned the French to surrender. s, ControlB, Great Battle in the cinity of Metz! Quebec, 15. destructive fire occurred here yes terday morning; the foundry and machine shops of Mr. Biersatt were consumed, together with his residence. Himself and sons and one hundred men are thrown out of employment. Large contracts for the Intercolonial railway will be delayed. Loss $2o,000, insur ance 810.000. In the last great fire at Strocks, the value of University property destroyed was over $15,000.' The Roman Catholic Bishop at Que bec is in a dying condition. New York, 15, 1. 30, p. m. Quebec! Great banking system, in favor of a political revolution to avert a bloody one otherwise, and in opposition to the grant of Public Lands. The introduction of Chinese to the Pacific coast, it was asserted, would cause a terrible uprising of working people. New Albany, Ind., 14. The Germans celebrated the Prussian victories !ast night with an enthusiastic meeting Cincinnati, 14. The National Labor Congress Convention meets to morrow.; a few delegates have arrived. It is stated that the convention will probably take measures to form a new political parly. The California delegation has arrived; the President's address will be read and will allude to strikes, Chinese labor, government land grants and other topics. Philadelphia, 14, midnight. The lager beer brewery of Bcrgcdalc & Psaltas, corner 24th aud Parish-streetwas totally destroyed by fire to night loss sixty thousand dollars, iusurance not ascertained. Two firemen jumped from the fourth story to a shed and were seriously injured; one fireman was overcome by heat. French instantly threw pots out of the windows, alry soldiers captured 2.000 prisoners. Wagons filled with supplies, since the battle at Wesser bring in numerous prisoners captured daily. The commissary is exhausted, the population almost famished, the people bitterly hostile and cruel; twenty peasants were shot by Court Martial for mutilating and murdering the wounded. The second line of tho German army is now moving forward to support the first. Not till the first line was complete, did the second begin to attack. The position is now completely formed and placed, composed mostly of Prussians. The wounded and prisoners are continually arriving. French captives are invariably well treated, notwithstanding the barbarous excesses com mitted by French peasants. Stuttgart, 14. The following official intelligence has been received in this city; that the French had taken up a position up the river Nied, intending there to dispute the Prussian movement in the rear of Nancy; but they have sinco abandoned their line on the Nied, and have retreated across the Moselle. It. is rumored that Nancy and Duneville have been taken by the Prussians; this rumor has since been confirmed by official intelligence received at Berlin. One company of Prussian cavalry of Prince Frederick William's corps have been detach ed and are watching the French at Bitche, which is garrisoned by only three hundred uicu of the Garde Mo bile. Paris, 14, p.m. Official dispatches from the city of Lolmar, department of Haute Rhine, 41 FOREIGN. miles N. W. of Strasbourg, state that all is quiet on the right bank of the London, 13. Reports from Carlsruhe, announce Rhine. This intelligence is the canitalation of Strasbourg, after a The French official dispatch states that s'lort bombardment, and, a sharp fight there is not. any danger of the immediate took place in front of Metz yesterday. rapture of Strasbourg, as tho place is It would appear from this rerort that supplied with provisions sufficient for the Prussian's advance met a decided a six months siege. check at this point, and a great battle London, 14. The siege of Strasbourg is b dievtd to cannot now much longer be delayed. A part of the Prussian army has investbe a feint to cover the passage of an ed Strasbourg. The Prussians advanced other corps of the l russian army. Edmund About, who, while acting as and captured a vast amount of stores, which had been abandoned by the the war correspondent for a Pans jourFrench. No definite particulars yet re- nal, disappeared with other journalists. after one of the recent engagements, has ceived. Holland has sent twelve hundred vo- been heard from. lunteers to Rome, to serve the Papal arSeventy thousand troops leave Paris my. The United Slates steamer Juona to day for the front. M. De Lille, agent of the New York is expected at Flushing England, with Associated Press at Paris, was arrested the Empress and the Prince Imperial. on Friday night on the Boulevard as a London, 14. Dispatches have been received here Prussian spy; and was liberated after a detention of two hours, at the interces y which indicate the partial evacuation of Metz. It is reported that the sion of some friends. Liverpool, 14. Emperor Napoleon with the greater por Gen. Burnsido and lady have arrived tion of the Freneh lately occupying the fortification at Mets, have abandoned at this port on the steamer from New their works and the Emperor is leading lork. the retreating forces on tho road to Berlin, 14, eve. Chalons Surmarne, w here a combination King William and Gen.; Von Moltke will be effected with the corps of Gen. arrived at Ilerny Sunday, where Trocheau: this movement to the rear is the official headquarters of the Prussian , presumed to have been precepitatod by army are now established., the danger of tho destruction of commu Dispatches received here from the nications by the Prussians; thus isola- front this afternoon state that the Prus destroyed the communica ting Metz. A garrison is said to have sians been left at Metz. Th Prussian forces tions between Mets ami runs, aud cap are in the immediate vicinity of the de turcd a number of French transports. fences and several encounters between before Metz, loaded with forage. Metz, 14. scouting parlies have taken place. s Numerous companies of French Berlin, 14. have taken the Nied, Cologne. Kmz William, at Marnruek, lias is Four hundred German families, resued a pro 1 imation abolishing the con scription throughout the Territory of cently domiciled in Paris, who were France at present occupied by tho Ger- forced to leave France by order of the man troops. Government, arrived in this city last An othcial confirmation has been re night; they were accompanied by four ceived in this city of the report that the hundred workmen who were also comCrown Prince Frederick William, with pelled to leave Paris on account of the the Prussian left, has occupied the for threatened violence of their Parisian iress of Phalsbourg. commanding the Vienna, 14. great central way across tlie Vosges mountains. Later advices also contirm Large bodies of Austrian troops are he surrender of Nancy and Duneville to concentrating at Voralberg, in the the Prussians, and their occupation by western extremity of the Tyrol. the latter. Iho rrussian cavalry are Paris, 14. There is a report in circulation here active. A detachment have arrived at Toull in the department of the Muerthe, that the neutral Powers are endeavoring to bring about peace between France 12 miles west of iancy. Marshal Mo Malum with his command is camped a and Prussia. The Journal Official, with Neufuhateau on the Meuse, 35 miles reference to this rumor, says there can north-weof Epinal on the line to be no question entertained a single instant of negotiations for peace; the Chaumont. Berlin, 14. thought of such weakness ought not to be harbored by any Frenchman. A proclamation has been issued deThe French squadron, under Admiral coast, of Germany claring the north-wefrom the island of Bait rum, a low island Lilliaunes, is now in the Baltic before in the German ocean off the coast of Han the port of Kiel. London, 14. over southwards, to be in a state of The reported shooting of the London ten days of grace blockade from are allowed vessels belonging to neutral banker by the French at Chalons on nations wherein to leave tho parts of Friday Inst is contradicted by dispatches Germany. The Prussian plan of the from Paris. Berlin, 15. campaign is supposed to be as follows; A great battle before Metz the main army of German forces will yesterday. press forward to Paris, whilst an army The King telegraphs to the Queen "batcorps detached from each wing of the tle at Molz, Prussians victorious." The grand army will remain behind to ob- King goes to the battle field; no particuserve and hold in check any movement lars. London, 15, 1 p.m. of the French from Metz and Chalons. Consols 61 1 (a) ; bonds 80 87 The Prussian armies are receiving large to-dl- y ... - lire-ure- fellow-workme- n. st st y; reinforcements, which are entering France by way of Lauterburg on the east and Saarbrnck on the centre; these fresh troops are being immediately incorporated into various army corps now operating in Franco. The headquarters of the Prussian armies have been established at the town of Ilerny. Taris, 14. The Corps Legislatiff is in secret session ; the Chambers is' discussing the proposition of the Deputies of the party of the left, presented to that body through M. Jules Favre, providing for the organization of a committee of National defense, invested with dictatorial functions and empowered to adopt any and all measures for the security of the national defense. It is asserted authoritatively that the Minister of War, Count Palickao, made an exceedingly illtem-pcre- d speech in opposition to M. Favre's proposil, threatening that in case it was adopted, he would send in his resignation as Minister of War. It created a profound impression. At the suggestion of several members, the further considera tion of the subject was postponed indeAn informal vote was taken finitely. during the discussion in which seventy Liberals voted against the proposition of M. Jules Favre. The session in the was of the most imChambers portant characrer. Count Palickao announced t the Legislative body that Marshal Bazaine was now Commander-in-Chie- f of all the French armies in the market very strong. Berlin 15. Battle imminent at Pont a Mousson Biumack announces that Prussia does not wish any territorial aggrandizement, and will leave the South German Slates their full autonomy, Prussia will never take the initiative in inducing them to enter the North German confederation. Prussia has no notion sf extending her sea boards to the prejudice of Holland, and her succesful issue of war will recompense Denmark for her neutrality. California wheat 10s. ter 10s. Id. Liverpool, 11. fa 10d, win- Od Paris, 15. e The Emperor telegraphed from at ten o'clock last night, that tbe French army, commenced crossing to the .eft bank cf the Mozelle, and when half of tie arm v had crossed, the Prussians in pre at force: after a light jui.tg "cur hours, the Prussians were witDocns' 'edible loss New York, noon, 15. Gold opened at 17 and dropped to 104 on the news of the Prussian victory at Metz. Since unsettled 16$. Long-oevell- Consols, 91 1 M.rket closes firm. London, 15, 5 p.m. ; Bonds, 86 87; Paris, 15. The Emperor Napoleon and the Prince Imperial left Metz at two o'clock this p.m. for Vedun. Previous to the Emperor's departure,' tut issued a proclama tion to his troops, in which he siys, "In leaving you, in order to fight against in vasion, I trust the defence of Metz to your patriotism. Serious disturbances took place in La Villctte quarter of Paris yesterday. Eighty persons, armed with daggers and n revolvers, attacked a guard of at the barracks. The population cooperated with the efforts of the police in restoring order, and finally succeeded, Tbe preparations being made in Paris indicate that a Prussian siege is certainly expected. Florence, 15. The Italian Government has arrested Mazzini at Palermo and scut him to Malta. London, 15, 4 p.m. Dispatches received here from Paris slate that serious apprehensions art felt that thePrussians have cut off McMahon'a communication with Metz, and prevented mined stand, and resisted the Prussians' The second contest ensiled. assault. which resulted in the repulse of ther Prussians, i an almost hand tband eo eounter, upon the walls of the outer line of works. The Prussians, although stubbornly contesting their ground were beaten off by masses of the Frtueh su re fire-me- ported by the fortifications. stater Despatches recsived hereto-na- y that the Prince Imperial has arrived at ' the Tuillcries. Consols' at the opening are quoted at 91 1 (T 01 r United States Ave twenty bonds of ISW, 87 87; the rsarket opened good. lierny, lfr, eve. Yesterday the Prussians attacked the French out side theif entrenchment at Thw French Metz with great vVoVenow, line was broken and their force was driven into Metz. The French force 40,000. King William of Prussia, yeshis retreat upon Chalons. It is behoved terday made a rocconnoisance for sevethat Marshal Bazaine leads a strong gar- ral hours; he penetrated the Freuch out rison at Mtz, and will fight the decisive posts without encountering any demon' battle of the war on the plains of Cham- strations on (he part of the French. Metz is proLondon, 10. pagne before Chalons. visioned and otherwise fully prepared Disturbances have broken out in Alge for a siege of long duration. ria. The natives nave risen, ana are Dispatches from Paris state that yes- - committing excesses; the colony ha torday p.m. the commander of the Prus been declared in a state of siege. sian troops surromidinir the town of Parts, 16. The squadron of Centre Gardes, who Loul, distant ten miles west of Nancf, dispatched to tbe French commander a have been attached to tbe personal ser-visummons demanding tho surrender of of the Emperor, as a body guard the town aud garrison into the hands of have been broken up. the Prussians. The r rench commander, raris, in. in reply to the demand of the Prussian Tho feeling is mora bostilo to the Em general, positively refused to surrender peror, and it is openly saia tu cates, his position, and declared that he and railway trains and public places, that his command were determined to resist the Emperor will never again be seen in the Prussians and defend themselves to Paris. The people express their opinion the last man. The commandant of Toul with energy in the presence of tho is entirely prepared for his defence. He strongest Imperialists aud declare the has ordered the Garde Mobile and the enemy must be driven out of trance. Garde Nationals garrison in the city to Tho Opuuont JSatwnalt ventures to say man the ramparts, and has increased that, after what has passed in theCham-be- r, the armament of the fortifications. It there is already a change of govhas been reported that Marshal McMa- - ernment; that the Corps Legislator is hon commands the French Gardes sta virtually a commute of public safety, tioned at Toul; tho position is isolated and tho power is transferred from the from communication with the main body Tuillcries. of the r rench army. London, 16, 1.15 p.m. Consols and bonds unchanged; market Tho feeling in the stock market at close is good. Consols 911 fh 01 i; buoyant. i, United States bonds, 5.20s, 80 dj) 87, St. Petersburg, 1. , The Russian press express consider uriu and strong. able anxiety as regards the recent sucBelfast, 15. Judge MeCann of New York, was to cess of the Prussians in their encounter day assaulted by a riotous Orange tneb with tbe armies of Franoe ; it is thought at Coloraine, a seaport town in Ulster that tbe supremacy of Prussia upCounty, about 47 miles northwest of this on the continent, should she prove 1 be victor in the present conflict, would be city, and severely beaten. more dnngorous to the interest of RusBerlin, 15. German troops are now surrounding sian than would the supremacy of France Strasbourg and cutting off all supplies. if the latter should defeat her Prussian It is reported that the city is already adversary. In the latter instance the experiencing a dearth of provisions, and supremacy of France would not be fearthat in all probability this want will ed as menacing. Journal of Tbe Golam, a oring tue scigo to a speeuy tormina tion. the Russian Empire, proposes that after a decisive victory has been wonby either Taris, 15. It is officially stated that tho Emperor of the belligerents powers, a Congress of has received from King V ictor f.manuel the powers of Europe who have abstain a letter in which he states that he is still ed from participation in the war shall be prepared to fulfil his promise of assis coiivened, with the object of securing tance to France but ois so doing will en the establishment of guarantees for the danger the Italian government. It is maintenance of peace, and the protection also stated that tbe Emperor made a re' of the equilibrium of Europe. ictor Lmanuel in ply to tue letter of Hong Kong, via. London, 10. which he entirely absolved him from hi The Chinese Government has ask promise of assistance to tho French Em ed England and America through their diplomatic representatives, that pi re. It is reported here officially that con- they interfere to prevent retribution for tributions are being levied by the Prus- the massacre of French citizens at Tienf sian troops upon the inhabitants of the sicn. The evidence goes to show that French towns occupied by them. the rising was directed against all forUnited Slates minister Washburne has eigners residing in the District where been authorized by the minister of the the massacre occurred. Interior M. Henry Shevureau, to extend Saverre, Aug. 16. Tbe Fortress of Marsalla a small town temporarily, the protection of thu Uniof Nsncyand ted Slates government, over the Ger- a little lo the north-eas- t man citizens domiciled in Paris. The formerly fortified, has been captured by American branch of the sanitary com- a body of Bavarian troops after a short mission received no encouragement from bombardment ; sixty cannon werecaptur- the French government. London, 16, 4.15 p.m. Berlin, 15. 91 ; bonds 87 (V 87; Consols 91 J Further particulars of the gi eut battle at Metz yesterday have been received. the market is flat. Taris, 16, 1.15 p.m. The battle was fonght at the village of i Rentes are quoted at G3f. 60c. Haguge, near Metz, and raged fiercely fur six hours. The Prussian forces engaged in action numbcredsixty thousand men, under the command of Gun. Stein-metthe French army was commanded by Marshal Bazaine; the number of French engagod has not been ascertained. The fire from the French Infantry and artillery was terrific, but the Prussian line never for an instant wavered, but TFIK followed up every advantage, under a perfect hail of shot and shell from the enemy, and finally, after a hard fought and bloody struggle succeeded in breaking the French lines; when a general panio ensued in the French ranks, aud the troops under Bazaine were driven in great confusion into Metz. Whilo one corps retreated upon Vendun, the corps r of Marshal l'Adinerault and Gen. were engaged in the action; tbe losses upon either side have not as yet 18 PUBLISHED been ascertained but it is thought they will exceed that of Woerth. London, 16, a.m. The Daily Newt in its issue of this morning contains a telegraphic dispatch EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY from its correspondent at the neutral city of Luxemburg, which says, a great battle was fought yesterday. Tbe whole line of tho German army was defeated. Tbe correspondent adds, information had And already enjoy an extensive been received at Luxemburg though a channel which is considerable a creditacirculation. ble source, but it lacks confirmation. No advioes relabad later been telegraphed tive to the affair. Taris, 16. ' here state that received Despatches detached bodies of Prussian cavalry are scouring the conntry west of Nincy. Yesterday a battalion ofGcrman soldiers were seen by some citizens of Commcrcy near that place. The prefect of the Meuse has ordered the rails of the conITS COI.VXNI 0ORTAI.1 necting lines within his department to I , tlie be torn upo as to impede march of RELIABLE LOCAL ITEMS, the Prussians. London, 16. The Telegraph believes that two great HOME CORRESPONDENCE, battles were fought on Sunday; one at Pange, eight miles east of Metz, and the " other at Longueville; tbe first encounter FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE, occurred before the French had drawn off their force to cross the Moselle, by EDUCATIONAL, the bridge connecting with the works of the tbe Prussians assailed French Metz, rear guard furiously, and attacking them AGRICULTURAL,;, by the flank and rear, pushed the French it into the very verge of the work of the RAILWAY AND effortress. Tbe French succeeded in i fecting a lodgment behind the entrenchDOMESTIC NEWS. made a here French deter the ments; u oe semi-offici- , 0 z; 1Q70! OGDEN JUNCTION Wei-cac- 8EMI-WIEKL- . ' J . |
