Evening Star Newspaper, August 8, 1870, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Sunday excepted, j At The Star Building, QW. Cerner Pennsrivania Av. and lth St, | at Tus STENING STAR NEWSPAPER COMPANY. . THE STAK ts served by carriers to thetr sab- | wl rietat Tex Cavts Fem |. R CENTS FER MONTH. Copies | Cznts LIxe :—Three maths, $1.80; reoo—v—“ Sx Months, £3.00; One Year, af- wr tf rom the office ionger than paid for. THE WEEKLY STAB—published on Friday morning—§ 1.50 0 year. AMUSEMENTS. \ND INSTRUM TAL CUNUBET PALL, wD LAM EY PROF NECKER, § CITY GARDENS, ni Ist and 21 streets ws TRERSDAY. AUGUST 11 AT WASHINGTO: New York vee, b benefit of the | ay | Fireworks @uring the | ad Ente | YE TEE STITT MEN 8 THAT HAS Visit tHE LLY IN 24 YEAUS VaN AMBURGH & COOLS GREAT GOLDEN MEXAGERIE. HENEY BARN M THE LARGEST. Must Cost Manager. MOST INTER ESTING AND MOST INSTYUCTIVE EX N THE GLOBE ‘ Woy abl atm s OPTA FRIDAY AND SATCEDAY, Ang. 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Thomas Stackpe F wharf, foot of 7th street y. (except Suniays.)at 10a. m I YERNOD x Forts F. Washing: White House and fone, Va 4p. m. AMES SYKES. Gea] Sap t. pomen Office—W ifliard « Lotel. No papers ~— | Navarorne Che oen ing Star, | THE YACHT RACE To-pay THE YACHT KACE OF i555. The great vacht race of New York to decid whether Emgian4 shall roc'eita the yacen’s Cap wen by the yacht America ta IN, comes off to tay, with the Cambria as the cox halfof Britania. The yacht Amenca bas aise tet been refitted to contest In behalf of States tor the retentionef the wou wou this country by her so gultentty nearis twencry yeare ago. She has been replanked and reburit *© many times witbim that period that »be ix Vv". 36 -N&. 5.430. WASHINGTON, D. C _EVENING STAR. _ Washington News and Gossip. —The receipts from this sturce to-day were $1,119,139 Gen. F. T. Dey left this city last evening in the nine o’clock train for Si. Louis, to be absent about ten days. He will join I’resideut Grant in Harrisburg en route ‘The order assigning Surgeon Matthews, of this city, to duty on the ndoah is revoked, and he is placed on g orders. ES. waitin, ‘Tue German element of our population has been greatly excited for the last sixty hours over the reportsof continaoys Prassian successes in the wor with the Fremeh. The feeling has not shown itself in any noisy demonstration of | Joy, but it bas been tolerably easy to single out a citizen of German deseent by his radiant as- pect; and when two or three of them have been gathered together and in the full tide of joyous comment it has not been at all difticult te guess cir nationality. Iti likely that the gratiti- extion of our German citizens over the proud position of F and under the recent vice ‘es Will be set forth soon ina pudlic demon- stration. Naval Movements.—The Severn, tlag-ship of Near Admiral Poor, arrived at Hampton Koads on the (th inst., from Key West. The Congress, which relieved the Severn, arrived at Key West o Sth ult. The Saco stined vet, left the naval anchrage, n the Sth inst., for the compass buoy, tory to satling. Tee AexteutteRaL Rerort.—The annual report of the Department of Agriculture, which fs in course of preparation, will make about seven hundred pages, embracing all the neces- sary reports of heads of divisions, with articles upenthe most important aud interesting agri- ural topics. About forty illustrations will ompany the report. The articles in this re- port will embody the views of thousands in communication with the department, among them these recognized as foremost in the know ledge and practice of some specialty of interest . AkMY CRDERS.—The superintendent of re- eruiting service at Cincinnati has been directed to forward recruits to Fort Leavenworth for ‘assignment to duty inthe 15th U.S. mfantry. Captam Thomas W. C. Moore has been honor- ably discharged in accordance with the recent provisions of Dill. Captain Edward Meyer, unassigned, has been assigned to th .infantry. Surgeon Moore has been or duty on the board of retired disabled officers convened in New York, vice Surgeon Joba M. Culyer, relieved. ‘Trae Foretx Maits.—Postmaster General Creswell stated on Saturday that he was most willing and anxious to make some arrangement with an American line of steamers to carry the mails, but he round all men who owned Ameri- sau Steamers expected impossible things of t Administration. They expected the Govern- ment to do everything for them, while they showed no disposition to help themselves. He did not know the moment the Cunard steamers might fail him, and it was very important some American line competent to do the business hould be started and encouraged. As regards using naval vessels for the carrying of the mails be expressed the opinion that the Government bal no authority to employ them for such pu: pose. There was no way without aathority of | Congress to make an arrangement of that kin which was much to be regretted in the existing emergency. The Fran DivricuLry—CrirevtaR OF THe Finst Comrrnonter.—The First Com troller of the Treasury, Hon. K. W. Taylor will adtrcss a circular letter to the government disbursing officers, aud all to whom the same relates in the discharge of their official duties, setting forth that by the provisions of the fifth, #xth and geventh sections of the general appro | priation act for the ‘ixcal year ending June 3 140, appropriations made for the current fise: year can be expended only for the servi the year, that is, for debts and liabilit accruing within the year; and that former a propriatious can be used only in payment of debts and liabilities accrued and the fulfillment | Of contracts properly mace prior to the first These provisions do not apply to Known as permanent or indeti- vr to those fo whieh Congress have given tation of tuue. Disbursing oificers are expected to observe these provisions of law > and they will be directed to render ate accounts of disbursements made on a cnt ot debts and liabilities accrued and Contracted "ade prior to July 1, 1 Sparate accounts “* the payments made on a comtef the ihey also will be directed to be “AFeful and not use the money appropriated for former yeare for the service of the current year, AfSIGNMEST OF Wear Point GRADUATES. The graduates at the West Point Military Acad- amy have been assigned as foliows: Ist regiment of Cavalry—To be Second ! tevants. Cadets James Kockwell, jr., Co. Alexander 0. Brodie, Co. M; Frederick Peter S. Bomus, Uo. L; John G. Edwin H. Shelton. Co. E; Otto L. regiment of iry—Caddets Pearson, Ce. A; Edwin J: McCler- —; Charles B. Scuotield, Co. L; Fred- gsbury, Co. —: Lovell H. Jerome, C». H. Sd regiment of Cavairy—Cadets Chas. W- Larned, Co. L; Orlando L. Wieting, Co. K. 4th regiment of ‘adets Clinton H. Teb- hetts, Co. H Peitce, Co. A . A; S. Sehuyler, Co. —; °. Edgerton, Co. C; Frank Michler, 6th Kegiment of Cavalry— Cadets Co. C; oe to Or. Clarence co. —; Isaiah H. McDonald, Co. 1; John Cenline, Co. —; Daniel H. Floyd, Co. H. ith regiment of Cavalry—Robert N. Price, Co. —; Levi P. Hunt, Company A. Ist regiment of Artillery—Cadet Carl F. Pal- trey, Co. F. 2d regiment of Artillery— Reed, Co. H; -las. A. Dennison, Co. Dudley. Co. —. Sd regiment of Arti jarence A. Postley, Co. H; © MacNatt, Co. = regiment Fi Greene. Co. 1 Edward 5. Holden, Co.G; Wm. R. Quinan, C A, Edward S. Chapin, Co. —. ‘5th regiment of Artillery—Cadets Windeld S. Chaplin, Co. Wm. B. Weir, Co. D; Wm. B. Homer. Co. Kolin A. Ives, Co. — a seee- HE FREE, THE GERMAN RIUINE. It never shall be France's, The free, the German Khbine, ‘Tho’ raven-like she glances And croaks her foul design. So long as calmly gliding It wears its mantle green, So long as oar dividing its mirrored wave is seen. It never shall be France's, ‘The free, the German Khine, So long as youth enbances His fervor with its wine. So long as, sentry keeping, ‘The rocks its margin stad; So long as spires are steeping ‘Their image in its flood ; It never shall be France’, The free, the German Rhine, So long as festive dances Its lover-groups combine : So long as angler Dringeth Its lusty trout to shore, So long as minstrel singeth Its praise from door to door. it never shal! be France's, ‘The free, the German Rhine, Until its broad expanse is its last defender’s shrine. THE WAR. PRUSSIA TRIUMPIES! PARIS IN REVOLT. NAPOLEON'S THRONE TOTTERIEG. rs of the Prassian Victories, KY ALONG THE WHOLE LINE Rerun, Ang. 7.—The Partic PRI SSIAN VieTe Nowing official dis- T SHOT POURED INTO THE SAARBRUCKEN. ‘The French had commenced on th? advance fiem Saarbrucken, which they had held since the famous battle of three divisions against three companies of Prussians, bnt, baving to fall beck, they burned that Tich and unprotected town, and in withdrawing spread the centlagra- tion by throwing hot slot into it. SAAKBEUCKEN RECAPTURED BY THE PRUSSIA TOWN OF SAARMEUCKEN, Aug. 7,7 p. m.—The town of Saarbrucken has just been retaken by the first Prussian corps, under Gen. Stemmetz. PAKTICULARS OF TARE FIGHT—PROMPT ATTACK BY THE PRUSSIANS. MA‘eNce, Aug. (i, 9 p. m.—The head of the Prussian columns approached the Saar on the Sth, ‘This morning Gen Kamegs found the enemy west of the Saarbrucken fn a strong po- sition in the mountains near Spiehren, and com- menced immediately to attack them. Following the sound of the cannona portion of the divisions of Barnahow and Stupnazle came up. General Goeber took command, and after a very severe fight, the position occupied by General Fros- sard was taken by assault. General Francois and Colonel Renter are among the wounded. GEN. FRANCOIS KILLED—MANY PRIS ONEKS CAPTURED. MAYENCE, Auy.7, 6 a. .—Gen. Geober re- porte concerning the fight opposite Saarbruck- en:—Many hundreds of prisoners were taken. From these we gather that Frossard was en. faged. Our force in the action was four divis- fons. Night alone put anend to the fighting. The enemy covered his retreat by a heavy tiring of artillery. General Steinmets arrived in the evening and took command. Gen. Francois is dead. The loss is heavy on both sides. The number of officers of the enemy killed is espe- cially large. THE LOSS HEAVY ON ROTH SIDES— FOUR THOUSAND PRISONERS CAP- TURED FROM McMAHON’S COMMAND. Mavence, Aug.7, 4a. m.—The Prince Kovai reports:—August 6—Evening—In the battle, in which we defeated McMahon, whose corps had been reinforced by divisions {rom the corps ot Failly and Canrobert, we have taken two eagiea, six mitrailleures, and at least four thousand Prisoners. Gen. Baze was wounded. The loss ‘was great on beth sides. THE FRENCH ARMY CONCENTRATING: An official dispateh dated Berlin August 6, via London, says the French Emperor has with- drawn his entire line and is concentrating his troops tor the defence of /aris. NAPOLEON'S LOSSE NAME OF THE BATIL His losses have been enorinous. The Prus- sians overtook the retreating French tor early on Saturday morning i The position at which the 'rench endea- vored to make a stand during their retreat was carried by the bayonet. ‘This battle is known as that of Hagenlau. POSITION OF THE PRUSSIAN FORCES. Mavexor, Aug. 7.—Prince Frederick Charles ie at Blieskastel, and Genera! Steinmetz is be- tween Luizevach and Saarbruck. The general beadquarters of the armies ix now stationed at Kaiser Lautern. MARSHAL McMAHON BADLY WOUNDED. Svitze, August 7, a. M.—It is reported that Marshal MeMahon was wounded in the battle of yesterday. We have taken four thousand prisoners. ‘THE FRENCH ABANDON THE PLELD, CoLocne, August (, midnight.—There was a Niolent combat near Saarbrucken to-day, com- meneing at 11 in the morning, and at 9 to-night it still continued. Our troops repulsed the enemy, who have abazdoned the field of battle. We have conquered. (ur losses are heavy. K WILLIAM'S OFFICIAL DISPATCH. Beri, Ang — King William sends the following dispatch to the Queen = “Gi A great victory has been won iood news. our Fritz. Ged be praised for his merey. We captured four thousand prisoners, thirty guns, two standard and six metrailleures. McMahon. during the tight, was heavily reinforced from the main army. ‘The contest was very severe and insted from 7 in the morning until Sat night. when the French retreated. leaving the Held to us. Our losses were heavy.” Ad ASSAULT ON THE PARIS BOURSE. Panis, Aug. 7.—The Presse of to-day says that atthe Rourse yesterday several persons were arrested. At 3 o'clock shouts of g bas le Bourse were uttered by parties exasperated at the dis- semipation of false news, whereupon an order was given to Giose t* Bourse, Lhe crowd bo- came furious, and tore up the railways of the mclosure. A force w: rought to Sear, and the building was evacuated amid applatise from the crowd on the place outside, and judicial in- vestigation is now going ou. La Liberte publishes the tollowing:—At one o'clock to-day the Bourse was invaded by a crowd maddened with joy and enthusiasm. In- stantanconsly the windows in all the streets near by were hung with flags on account of a great victory announced to have been gal by McMahon. We managed to get through the crowd to the Bureau of the Coumissary of Po- lice, whe said he had not received aniy official news, A few moments after a placard was put up by the admimstration, which announced that the corps of MeMahon had occupied a strong position, but made no mention of a battle. OFFICIAL meek iri pa FROM NAPO- LEON. Paris, August 7.—The Jowrnal Opiviel, in its second edition of to-day, pablishes ite follow- ing proclamation : Frexcunen: Up to this hour we have always given a!) certsin news which we have received, and we continue to do so. Last night we receiy- ed the following dispatches: THE DEFEAT ADMITTED, Metz, August 6—Midnigbt—Marshal McMa- Lone has lost a battle. General Frossard, on the Saar, has been obliged to retire. His retreat was citected in good order. All can be re-es- tablished. NaPoLeor, (Signed,) NAPOLEON TO PLACE HIMSELF IN THE NTRE OF POSITION, Mertz, August 7, 3:30 a. m.—My communica- tions have been interrupted with Marshal Mc- Mabon. I am going to place myself in the cen- tre ot the position. (Signed,) NAPOLEON. McMAHON RETREATED IN GOOD OKDER. Merz, An; 7, 4:30 a. m.— The Major General of the roy to the Eo ar aghh ea agg ay mal a series men! wi enemy brought heavy" torces in the fold, Marshal McMahon was forced to fall back from his first Ime. The corps of General Frossard had to light yesterday from 2 in the afternoon with the er the enemy, having held his po- sition until 6 o’clock. He ordered @ retreat, which was made in good order. (Signed) EF. WHISTLING TO ae THEIR COURAGE Details of our losses are wanting. Our troops are full of cian. ‘The situation is not compro mised, but the enemy 1 on our territory, and a serious effort is necessary. A battle appears imminent. AN EARNEST APPEAL FROM THE FRENCH MINISTRY. te renee, exe- ition of the military preparations. We declare the capital in a state of meee, There must be no faintheartedness, no divisions. Our resources are immense. Let us pursue the struggle with. | oat finchin, will be saved. and the countr, . Olivier, Minister oc Justice; @ ‘nister of Foreign Aitairs; M. Cheyelier de Valdrome, Minister et the In- terior; M. Sey Minister of Finance; Gen. Vicompte de Jean, Minister of War ad interim. Paris, August 7, 15/0—10 a. m. McMAHON REINFORCED. iG cial from Seis of \ugust eth cays tarehal McMahon ee sad he ae been j by corps The Moniteur de Soir has the following: “We MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1870. = —————— | much dike the Irishman’s jacknife that bad had " 7” * dozen new biades and as many wew Landies, TWO CENTS. | vat was thesame coed old tutte Ie neoetar ng ) be seen whether she is the same good old Amer. have received a rumor of an engagement. Gen- zal Frossard ts reported to be in Paris. the Minister of the Interior will res: PRUSSIANS CONCENTRATI . THE BADEN SIDE OF THE XN it is contirmed that there is a heavy concen- tration of the troops of the enemy on the Baden bono of the Rhine, which the French watch closely, THE FRENCH CHAMBERS Cos Paris, Ang. 7. (via Londor end oon Legisiatif bave been summoued to ‘hui meet on rsday, the Lith inst. THE EMPEROR'S DISPATCH CREATES CONSTERNATION IN PARL ‘The dispatch from the Emperor annuancing Marshal MeMahon’s defeat xnd separation trou main army has caused the utmost conster- fi According to the Emperor, however, all may yet be retrieved. Liberte vida the peopl ve and repel the invac ne Cispatch from the Exaperor is dated 3:35 a.m. Sunday, and say: communication with McMahon having been severed, nothing was heard from him until last evening.” gle then annonnerd that MeMa- ‘s loss was greatin the battle, but that his retirement was effected in good order. Ou the left the action began at about one o'clock in the morning, but was not serious autil several masses cf the enemy had concentrated, before which the second corps momentarily held tts ground. Between six and seven o'clock in the evening the masses of the enemy bec compact, and the second corp beighte. “Jo-night all is quiet. center of the p GENERAL STi ot France to rise en T go to the sition. McMAHON PALLING BACK— SBURG MENACKED. Pants, Aug. +.—La Liberte has the following from official sources: Gen. Fro rd has only retreated a short distance. Marshal McMahon feught near Niedorbron. His headquarters were at Haganan, and he has fallen back to St. Ay- erne. Jhus Strasburg is menaced. AN APPEAL TO FRENCH PATI Panis, Aug. 7 been received: ‘Tue GewEeRaL HRaDNCARTERS, Mery, Ang. 7, 80 a. m.—That we may hold’ the position here it is necessary that Paris and France should consent to great efforts of patriotism Here we lose neither our coolness nor our conti- dence, but the trial ix hard. MCMAHON'S MOYVEMENTS—MEASURES FOR DE CE. OTISM. —The following dispatch ha- F é. Setter gre after the battle ot Kirshhoffen, re- tir 1 at the same time covering the road to Nancy. The corps of Gen. Frossard, which sut- fered severely, is taking energetic measures tor defence. The Major General is in front. CONCENTRATION OF TRUUPS. GeNkRaL Hrapguartens, Merz, Aug. 7,11 a. m.—The concentration of the troops con- tinucs without obstacle. Ali active hostilities seem to have ceased. FURTHER PAKTICULARS: FIGHING FROM FK Metz. August 76. During the fight- ing yesterday the Hessians tired upon ambu- ee at Forbach, rine yo tothe town. Lhe third corps was enga; at Forbach, supported by only two divisions from other corpe ‘The corps of Generals Admirault and Failly were notin the fight. The combat commenced at 1 o’cluck, and at first appeared to be of little im- Rortance, but soon larger masses of troops, hid- n in the woods,attempted to turn our position. At 5 ’el the Prussians appeared as if they had been repulsed and had given up the attack; but fresh corps arrived to the assistance of the Prussians from Weiden. General Frossard was obliged to retire. To- the troops which got “separated yesterday are concentrating around Dietz. In the battle near Fretcheneiler, near Worth, Marshal McMahon had the support of tive dit visions of General Failly’s corps. Atter the bat- tle these divisions were unable to join their corps. The details of this battle are’ still very Vague. It is said that many cavalry charges were made, but the Prussians Lad mitraileuse, (Kagelspitzen,) whieh did us much harm. THE MORALE OF THE FRENCH TROOPS. Metz, Aug. 8 a m—The moral of our trooys is excellent this morning. It is impos- sible to give the exact figures of our losses. Gen- eral Cotfinieries is organizing defensive meas ures. ‘Three corps here are stil] able to give th eremy muc h trouble and stop his onward move- ment. OF THE CH SOURCES. THE DEFENCE OF PARIS. Paris, Aug. 7.—he defence of Paris is as sured. it would require an army of half a mil lion to invest its fortifications, while 30,000 men Would suffice to defend them, and there are troops enough now around and in the city to furni garrison. ‘Then with the sailors from their fleet, which could be procured, the Garde Nationale, the Garde Municipal, and the firemen, would mak= up a solid army of 160,000 men. Paris is tree. PROCLAMATION FROM EUGEN Psxis, August 7—The Empress has issued the following proclamation : Frenchmen! ‘The opening of the war has not been favorable to us. We have su‘tered chec Let us be firm under the reverse, and let ub hasten to repair. Let there be but one party in the iand—that of France. A single play —that of national honor. I come among you faithful to my mission and duty. You will sce me first in danger to detend the flag of France. all good citizens to maintain order. ‘ would be to conspire with the encmy. Done at the Palace of the Tuilleries 7th of Angust, 1! 4m. = Emeness Reounr Evcexte, (Signed) THE #1TUATION SUMMED UP. Loxpow, August From official news re- geived here the situation may be summed up as ws The Crown Prince tasdriven Marehal Mc Ma- hon from leh nomcloe Lauterbourg and Worth, and probably compelled the evacuation of Ha- genan and Strasbourg. ‘The vietory of Gen. Goeber at Saarbruck and Spichren, atid the advance from Nowburg, has driven Frosaard’s corps trom Forbach and St. i has probably rendered Bitche un- nable. McMahon's corps is at present ext off from Metz. The prisoners taken by tue Crown Prince and Gen. Gorben number 8,090. The number of killed and wounded is unknown. Immense quantities of army stores have been captured. There are rumors, which lack official intor- mation, of the evacuation of Thionville, the capture of Lierch and Hagenan, and the ad- vanee of the Prussians across the Rhine from South Baden. We know, however, that large Prussian armies are gathered at Saarlouis and in the southern part of Baden. THE PRINCE IMPERIAL TO RETURN. Panis, Aug. 7,.—La Liverte says a special train teft the station at 5:30 o'clock this evening to bring back the Prince Imperial. AN APPEAL TO ITALY FOR AID. La Liberte bi Paris, Au says a hundred thousand I Will be fighting with us ina few ber + under a treaty offensive and defen- sive. for Austria she remains the Austria of felt She has sold herself to her enemy, King William, for German subjects which were le: her by the treaty of Hague. If victory should crown our arms, France will Fi Ttaly, and she will not torget Austria. GEN. STELNMETZ’S ACCOUNT OF THE FIGHT. Bxn.ix, Aug. 7.—Gen. Steinmetz telegraph: to Gen. Hamentild, chief of staff at Berlin, as follows: The confiict between Saarbrack and Forbach was a bloody one, and closed only with . It was opened by the 1ith division, which was reinforced by six battalions, three battaries and some cavalry. We took by assault the heights of Sprehien, and fiung the enem: back upon Forbach. At the same the 131 division advanced on Wicklingen, took Foszern, and its advanced reached Forbach ee ak t ‘day the result of thet bt exceeded our fo~ sa: expectations. We Neviasrenn roto wher. we have surprised the baggage and camp equip report, based on a dispa‘e {rom Baden, says that a force of South German troops, volunteers, have crossed the Khine an advanced on Strasburg. THE FRENCH MARITIME FLEET AND ube neti foaled Sar pga DON, August 7—The special correspond- ent at © gi writes on Friday: The ficet will comprise not less than 22) veseels, and preparations for its departure wil! take eight days. The government has than twenty-two ships of its own, and takes of trans-. steamers. ittery of and one ae ena habcttad es ‘The main force consists of fifty of the line from various regiments, Trocher being commander-inecbief. ” BERLIN EXULTS, Brun, August? vo of artillery has been fired’ in honor of victory. BADEN TROOPS INVADE FRANCE. Panis, Ang. 1.—: Drivate dispatch is said to iernca Doge aaron nee Bye D AND BELGIUM. Loxpox, Aug. 7.—The position taken by Eng- land in regard to Belgium is approved by Prus- Bia. AKREST OF A CORRESPONDENT. Baven, Aug. 9.—The Hrraid correspondent on the Baltic const was arrested as a spy. Minister Bancroft is laboring to procure his release. IN LONDON. Lonpow, Aug. jenerals Sheridan and For- sythe are here, on their way to scat of war. KIND TREATMENT OF PRISONERS, rr.ix, Aug. 6—The French prisoners taken 8) far im the war have been distributed around rin. ‘The Prarsians will prove by their trestment of these men tha! though they are captives, they are no longer an enemy, TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR. THIS AFTERNOON'S DISPATCHES ASSOCIATED PRESS R -ORTS. THE WAR. STIRRING NEWS FROM EUROPE. COLLAPSE OF NAPOLEON OLLIVIER WOBBED. The Downfall of the Napoleon Dy- nasty Inevitable, The Prussians Marching on Paris 800,000 Strong! NAPOLEON RELIEVED TO RE NON COMPOS MENTIS—ENGLAND TO MEDIATE IN HIS BEHALF — ITALY TO COME TO HIS BELIEF WITH 55,000 TROOPS—AUSTRIA TAKES A HAND IN THE Ar. FRAY. THE LATEST PRUSSIAN VICTORY. The French Left Wing Crashed by the Prussians. The French Position Taken at the Point of the Bayonet. Ifow are you, Asse pots ? HEAVY CAPTURES AT FORBACH BF THE PRUSSIANS — TERRIGLE DEFEAT OF THE FRENCH RIGHT—@EN. COLSON, Mc. MAHONS CHIt® OF STAFF, KILLED BY HIS BIDE—GES. RA- OULT MISSING— THE FRENCH HOPE TO DEFEND METZ. THE LATEST PRUSSIAN VICTORY. Telegraphed Exclusively to The Evening Star. BERLIN, August 8.—Ceneral Steinmetz tele- graphs the following particulars of the conte:t between Von Goeben and the French force under General Froseard:—The tight was opened on our side by the Lith division, which was sat- sequently reinforced by artillery and cavalry. A tierce and bloody struggle raged along tho line between Saarbruck and Forbach. lasting until night. The heigats of Splechelen were carried at the point of the bay- onet, and the enemy were thrown back on For bach. Meanwhile the 15th division had al vanced from Vocklingen, taken Kossel ani reached Forbach at nightfall, when the broken divisions of the French army being driven upon that point, their baggage and camp equipage of two divisions and many prisoners were takea. TRE PRUSSIA ki Lonpox, Aug.8.—The Prussians claim that they will bave 800,000 on the theatre of war by this evening. Rumors of the purchase by Aus- tria of the Stevens battery are discredited here. The Journal Oficiel of Paris denies the loss of any cannon or Advices from Rome state that the French disasters cause protound terror, and the Pope basasked Eugenie for just one ship to defend him from the Italians, now organizing for an attack on the Papal dominions and authority. NAPOLEON PUTS HIS PAW UPON PRI- VATE PROPERTY. Lonpon, Aug.8.—Fourteen millions of francs were seized by the police of Paris last week. They belonged to Rothschild, Hirseh, Raphael, Bischoffenheim and other Jewish bankers. it is asserted that the seizure was suggested by the authorities of the Bank of France. The tinan- cial circles of Europe are much incensed xt what is deemed a great outrage upon some of their members. A Brussels letter announces the establish- ment ofa weekly postal service between Ant- weérp and New York for fifteen years. The Prussian iron-clad Harmonia narrowly escaped capture by French cruisers recently, otf the mouth of the Elbe. FUNERAL OF PAKADOL—CORPS LEGIS- LATIF SUMMONED IN HOT HASTE. Panis, Aug. 8.—The faneral of Prevost Par- adol will take place to-day. ‘The Figaro is filled with protests against the suppression of army correspondence. Cramer, agent of the Wolff Telegraphic Agency, barely escaped from a mob in Rue V:- vienne, him in belief that be was a Prussian spy. ‘The Corps Legislatif has been summoned to meet Thursday, but it is possible, in view of the present crisis, that the meeting may be has- tened. IRISH BYMPATHY FOR FRANCE. DvBLin, August 8.—Demonstrations in favor of France continue to be made by tbe people in the southof Ireland. At Tipperary yesterday a crowd singing the Marseillaise was dispersed by the police. PRUSSIAN HARBOR DEFENCES ALL RIGHT. FRANKFORT-ON-THE-MaiN, August 8.—The ports and harbors here are being rapidly armed with new 300 pounders. AUSTRIA AND ITALY COMING TO THE RESCUE OF NAPOLEON. New York, August &—The following is a special to the New York fimes: Panis, August 7,— Llearn, on very good au- thority, that Italy @ill send 55,000 troops this week to theaid of France, and it is believed in official quarters that Austria will also send a contingent at once. Inthe battle ot Haganau, <a the Oth, Gen’l Colson, Gen’! McMahon's chief of staff, was killed by hisside. Raoult is missing. Metz is preparing tor a vigorous de. mee.” fe LONDON TIMES ON THE SITUA- * Hox Leypon, Ang. 8.—The Jims of this says the French are in 8 critical position. Lonpow, Aug. 8—Forbach is among the strat egic. points gaived by the Prussians in Satyr-, day's battles, and now held by their farces. Napoleon telegraphs Wy Parig that the eoldigrs | 18. OF whether she has lost her xatling qualities. tm the opinion of some who should kuow, her Present planking is much too be irs are altogether rather ot an the graceful order. The tollowing brief account of the international yacht race ef 1551, in which the America was winner against seventeen com petitors, the course being around the isle of Wight are full of courage, coolmess and confidence, but that the trial isa severe one, and will re- quire great sacrifices and efforts of patriotism to j meet it, Mr. Olivier last night announced to the mob | in front of his official residence that the author of the false report of the vietory, on Saturday, | bas been arrested, and will be punished. vf - * dnfcTesting at thas time NAPOLEON BELIFVED To BE Non | *! ‘ COMPOS MENTIS_ENGLAND PO Pp gh magn peg tap ew ap MEDIAT fired. and a woment alterward fore=a Lonpox, Avg 8.—The femer saye:—< It ea Six OF ReveN Of the <u. ‘ntow~ question whether the Emperor's | | boone ites ms ates all ow im in possession of hisordinary | America. She was C The war is marked by his usual = nate gy Apmis Bay Bd marked by his uenal her” | length the eno: moas for itation, which is attriomuow rs perposeless strategy and p h have probably brought alarms, The Emperor is now hound to battle instantly, vet he hason hand the task of concentrating his forces and restoring esprit to the defeated army, and this while his chemy Is concentrating in the heart of Lorrane. Circumstances will soon exact the reappear ance of England in the character of a media- tor.” ready Da the ya t hu was dsplayed; as if to show how expert her crew could be wm ally “eA her ith, both her }fore and aft mainssils and gail topeml her main were <pread in an when the second gun was fired, © litth tem o'clock, she swept away with The Beatrice led, the arrow being stom Volante third, Gipser (Queen tourth. the r der close together, ani the Ameri os last A une Lccose was then blowing tres wort uthwest. in the first minut: Cas tle Point, and before the steamors that were Being round to Ventnor had got ther passen rsom boardshe had taken The fourth place, ¢ Volante being first, Arrow second, and Be- rice third, aud all that eould be said for th | Was that they were delaying hor tr the lead a little longer than The only question now was whether the could beat her in ro had already beaten the Peari to winds ard. she spun along au old sea dog ob see LATER. THE PRUSSIANS ADVANCING ON METZ! MeMahon Retreati The Orlens Prinees Intriguing to apoleon! Towards Naney! atters ming the island, as she As atere steamer’ I'm bie °¥ Overthrow N. kee don't beat her onght of sight around h — island;" and the master atic lub howe said to & gentioman who asked for ntecmat oo shaw, sir, catch her’ You mw aLL as Wel we & ball-dog to catch a hare.” The rest of the story is soon told. ‘The Am> ican ran ahead so fast thet when she return to the starting point, Cowes Castle, the tviio Lowpon, Aug. 5—It is said that the Orleans Princes are prodigal of their monay in relieving the wounded of the French army. Ships still enter the tbe and Wesser, not with- standing the blockade. + Ap wey A French ram {= crulsing off Dover. Pleas. | Ubcen mod tee on tty gk piace boiwoon ure travel continues in Switzerland, despite the | aid the excitement the war occasions. | Second 7 The increase of the bank rates hada favorable | effect npon the grain market by purging it of speculative operators on borrowed capital. Ireland receives the news of the French defeat with profound sorrow. The Prussian forces menace Metz and St-Avold. McMahon continues to retreat towards Nancy. REJOICINGS IN GERMANY. ‘There were illuminations and public rejoic- ings last night in Hamburg, Dresden, Breslan, and other cities. French prisoners are everywhere kindly treated. DESPFRATE EFFORTS OF NAPOLE TO RETRIEVE HIS FORTUNES. Paris, .—The remainder of the Garde Nationale is te be incorporated wi Garde Mobile. Two corps will le org: a single body at ence. The Journal Oficie! says: « The relation of France with other Powers is satisfactory, and late events have developed, rather than weak- ened thie feeling. THE LATEST. NAPOLEON ILL AT CHALONS. CONSULTATION OF DOCTORS CALLED IN HIS CASE! w The fact i» that when the America tirst appeared no other yacht was im sight. THE CONTRETAWT: The following schooner yachts | tered tor the race to-day . ave been on idd.. ‘Philips Cheney - Phi Shen B.M_C. Durfee. Hateh.. Halcyon... Jerse... Tarolinta. Alarm. Vesta... This is an unprecedented numb-~: the great interest felt im the race. The yachts will proceed from the anchorage to the buoy of the Southwest Spit, passing it to the west and south, and thence to the lighish:p, and rounding it to the northward and eastward, and return over the same course, passing to (he West of the flag bost off the Club House, going and returning. The Herald of yesterday sa) “Never were such extensive and energetic arrangements being made on all sud but fair to say that the fleet of tl Yacht Club was never in more sp tion. Nearly every boat belonging to the club has been thoroughly overhauied, and shold the elements prove favorable the cuntest to-morrow will unquestionably be the finest on record. With becoming courtesy to a stranger Mr. A bury’s yacht will, of course, lave the choice of position, and once the etgnal to depart hes been: iven she will have a wide bert: outside karrows to display ber excellent ualit: The Cambria, on leaving the screw dock, was the object of great tration. Notuing wa left undone to ber that could posibiy contriby- ute to her success. The idijer bas been on dock for the last four days. She has been thoroughly cleaned and a coat of lead has boen put on her bottom from the water-line to the keel; the rest of ber huil is painted binek. She ha» also fitted with new fore aud maim topmasts, bi bowsprit has been lengthened two fect and her jobboom three, which will prevent her Toresail drawing the wind ont of her jib. Her «ailong- master thinks be will be able to make her g» about in @ much shorter time than before. She is in good tri, wet too deep in the Water, but enough t make her steady un der all her A Revolution Impending in Paris, THE WAR NOT TO LAST A WEEK Loxpon, Aug. 8, 4 p. m.—Itis stated privately thatthe Emperor is il! at Chatons and tha doetors Nelaton and Kicord have gon2 to at- tend him. The British Foreign (fice has imperative demands from Prussia that England shail stop shipments of coal to France or abandon the pretence of neutrality. Itis believed at Antwerp that the war will end in a week. A Brussels dispatch says the King’s speech from the throne contains the statement that France and Prussia have given a written pledge to observe the neutrality of Belgium. ‘The condition of Paris is believed to be dan- eerous. The Empress is in council with Roaher and Schneider. The Giobe says: ‘The Prussian envoy insises on criminal proceedings against British pilots serving on French war vessels. The demand fused.”* canvas. We aro mach mistaken nog betaine ai aids SS Ee ee = her opponents. She was the winner of NORTH CABOLINA ELECTIONS. the June regatta of i810; also, in isc%, Democratic Legislature Elected. Her strongest are likely to be tue Wiiurxctox, August 6.— Returns enough | Phantom, Tidal Wave, M: Madel) have been received to settle the fact that such craft. Lt will be remembered th: + the Phantom was the first to reach the home stake- boat im the June race; but, having to make an allowance to the Idier on account of excess im area and tonnage, was placed second. Fleetwing bat kad six fect added to of both ber masts, which las neces: addition of about twelve tons more bal Alarm is ip tair condition, has had her newly coppered, ani with'a heavy wind will do well. The itambler, Halcyon and others were also om the duck ing Cleaned. Most of yachts have been ovi led within a mou and, as already stated, the fleot is in au © lent condition.” TRE YACHT RACE. w tee Light forthe Big Yachts. Telegraphed Exclusively to the Eorning Sar. Curroy, Starex Istawn, Aug. &—Th: conservatives carry both houses of the Legisla- ture by decisive majorities. They also carry the third. fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh two counties are yet to hear from. Careful estimates fix his majerity at3v5. 11 is conceded that Shipp, the conserva- Se for attorney general, carried the fe. New Haven, Cr., August 3.—The ler Parthenia. Captain Tryon, belongs ay to tee ‘astern Propeller Company, and running tween Hartford and ‘New York. left Saybrook at 7 o’clock on Suaday evening, and at 10:300'clock, three miles east of Falkner’s Island, a fire broke out around her boiler. wind is light this morning from the south. The cloud idly, and the eteai ‘was.at once heeaed ter Iv, ai > steamer Falkner’s islands, and ax her donkey engine and | “ich hung ene toda cero earner force pump forward could effect nothing to the | Clearing away; the breeze rp bopegresd — on was forced to 'abandon the and the indications faver the prospect of a fair vessel, nine in number, took | day aud a quiet rage. There is not enough Peet ercl etl ake The Peet”, Jt was ® | wind to display the sailing qualities of the the larger yachts. The bay ts crowded with for mainiand and ran herself id i southeast of Guilford Point anf burned up, There was no cargo worth mentioning on board. a 6 ee bonte ranging from smal! steam tags ‘Sret-class river and shores of Staten The W ee Hone gg oe Brooklyn, Harlem, Jersey City, Telegraphed Buclurively to ‘The Bvening Ster. clubs, re Wg around New York, Aug. 8.—The Natban inquest was | the its entered resumed this mo: Dr.Darwinand another the movements on physician from the Avenue Hotel were yachts’ start will take examined, and stated their belief that death re- | df the ebb tide, which sulted from the wounds by the “dog” | the wind cnage he after struggle. They expressed | Cambria has bees the opinion that the murder was committed | in the line of yachts at four or five hours before discovered, and that | "The vessels are now anchored the murderers did not know the in the following positions: Om 3 nce necestary to cause by 4 from ~ sn tae x Marder im Bam Francisco. then the Alarm, , Halton Ider es Telegraphed Buciusively to The Evening Sar. fic; Phantom, Fleur de lis, wing, Mad- Sax Fraxcteco, August 8—The jury in the gie, Madeline, America, Tidal Wave, and the case of Charles Quinn, charged with ‘murder | Cambria, all at anchor, without sai! set, aroand of Maggie |. returned a verdict of marder | the Cambria and Dauntiess. im the = ay force of Chartered steam tugs, sail boats, and «miller Prevented the prisoner from nd. in. | Salts are filled with excited persons, who are The Tax-payers Union bee appointed mersi 8 cheering Bp Comes and crow of euch casset. omer. se dintaise apa and. the start Promises to bea —- 2 — fine one. will carry vessels for their Com- about end the tide will Gorman sliriets ta Eurepe. saan thom untll chop ease SO eR er eee The revenue cutter McOulNough, with M: . oe 14 se At Liat alec the scree E fie? . i [Second Dispatsh.1 Saxpy Hoox, Augest 82.15 6. m—The Dauntless has rounded the ‘ship, Sarpy Hoot = : fr 5 i E H