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  3. THE FIRST BATTLE OF SAARBRUCKEN.

    Metz, August 2.—The French troops passed the frontier at eleven o'clock. They instantly encountered the Prussians, strongly posted on the heightscommanding Saarbrucken, which were carried ...

    Article : 172 words
  4. THE BATTLES ONLY SUSPENDED.

    London, August 8.—French despatches to-day report that actual hostilities are momenterily suspended, but a rumour prevails that the Prussian armies are concentrated, and a battle is laying before ...

    Article : 118 words
  5. THE FRENCH RISING EN MASSE.

    The Liberte bids the people of France to rise en masse and repel the invaders. A despatch from the Fmperor, dated 3.30 a.m., Sunday, says:—"Communication with M'Mahon having been cut off, nothing ...

    Article : 259 words
  6. THE PRUSSIAN PLAN OF THE CAMPAIGN.

    London, August 5th.—The Times this morning says the plan of the Prussian Commander, in deference to General Moltke, has been recently changed from a defensive to an offensive one. An advance into ...

    Article : 669 words
  7. WEEKLY CALENDAR.

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  8. LOSSES IN THE BATTLE.

    The losses of the French in the battle of Moerth on Saturday were 5000 dead, wounded, and missing and 6000 prisoners. M'Mahon's baggage, many cannons, and two long railroad trams, with stores and ...

    Article : 75 words
  9. THE PRUSSIAN ACCOUNT.

    Berlin, August 4.—The Prussian Government furnishes the following account, more in detail, of the first affair at Saarbrucken:—"A feeble garrison held Saarbrucken until the French deployed and advanced ...

    Article : 115 words
  10. STRENGTH OF THE ARMIES.

    London August 8.—The Prussians claim that they will have 800,000 men on the theatre of war by this evening. The Journal Officiel of Paris denies the loss of any cannon or eagles at Weissenburg. ...

    Article : 127 words
  11. STRASBOURG SURROUNDED.

    London August 9.—A despatch from Carlsruhe to-day states that Strasbourg is surrounded by 60,000 troops, mostly South Germans, and must surrender, as the garrison numbers only 7000.—The advance of ...

    Article : 118 words
  12. GARDENING AND AGRICULTURAL MEMORANDA FOR SEPTEMBER.

    KITCHEN GARDEN: Sow Peas, bread beans, French beans, cucumber, lettuce, cabbage, Swedish, turnip Brusels sprouts, b[?], [?]ve, lecks, onions, melons, pumpkins, vegetable marrow, radishes, spinach, parsley, capsicums, tomatoes, &c. ...

    Article : 167 words
  13. ARRIVAL OF THE WONGA WONGA, WITH THE MAILS VIA SAN FRANCISCO. WAR NEWS TO AUGUST 9. (From Tuesday's Evening News.) DEFEATS AND RETREAT OF THE FRENCH.

    By the arrival of the Wonga Wonga, with the English mails by way of San Francisco, we have news from the seat of war to August 9th, being four days later than that before received ...

    Article : 747 words
  14. THE BATTLE OF WEISSENBURG.

    Berlin, August 5.—The following despatch has been received here from Neideratterbach, a small village on the Otter River, near Weissenburg, dated six o'clock, Thursday evening:—"We have won a ...

    Article : 417 words
  15. THE NEW FRENCH CABINET.

    To-day the bill for the National Defence was adopted unanimously, by 273 votes, amid applause and excitement. A voice was heard, "Now let Prussia look us in the face."—General Cruet ...

    Article : 163 words
  16. A GERMAN ADDRESS.

    "May it please your Majesty—French impertinence has insulted our honour, and menaced without the shadow of a pretext, the peace of Prussia and Germany. In this honr of peril we beg to ...

    Article : 153 words
  17. THE EMPRESS EUGENIE.

    London, August 9, 3.30 p.m.—According to the Pall Mall Gazette the Empress Engenie is preparing for flight. ...

    Article : 23 words
  18. The maitland Mercury.

    Ar the date of our latest news via Suez, both France and Prussia were acting on the offensive, and each side had gained an advantage. The French had dislodged the Prussians from ...

    Article : 1,254 words
  19. WHAT BISMARCK SAYS.

    Bismarck before leaving Berlin, wasasked whether, if successful, Germany ought not to insist on Napoleon's abdication. He replied:—"No; Germany can only fight for German subjects, not for French." ...

    Article : 30 words
  20. UNPOPULARITY OF THE EMPRESS.

    London, August 9.—The Times asserted that the French disaster is owing to the Emperor's obstinacy in refusing sound military advice, and to his illness. The Times says parties in France will make the ...

    Article : 199 words
  21. THE PRINCE IMPERIAL IN LONDON

    London, August 10.—The Prince Imperial of France has arrived in London, and is now at the French Legation, in charge of W. F. Smith, the Empress's confidential agent. Smith also brought the ...

    Article : 58 words
  22. THE EMPRESS'S PROCLAMATION.

    Paris, August 7.—The Fmpress has issued the following proclamation:—"Frenchmen: The opening of the war has not been favourable to us. We have suffered a check. Let us be firm under this reverse, ...

    Article : 124 words
  23. THE VERY LATEST.

    By a friend who has just returned from San Francisco, we are favoured with the following important news, which was telegraphed to the Editor of the Alla, on the morning of the 11th instant,the day the ...

    Article : 887 words
  24. EFFECTS OF THE FRENCH DEFEAT.

    London, August 8.—It is said Napoleon's attack is areturnof the old disease, Provoked by equestrianism. London, August 8.—In the House of Commons, to-day, Earl Granville stated that the neutrality of ...

    Article : 907 words
  25. COMMERCIAL.

    London, August 10, evening.—Consols 91¼ for money, 91[?] on account. Tallow quiet and steady; sperm oils quiet. Important political news has been received within the last few days from which it ...

    Article : 1,000 words
  26. THE EFFECT OF THE WAR NEWS IN PARIS.

    London, August 4th.—The Paris correspondent of the News writes on Tuesday that the enthusiasm has entirely disappeared in Paris. It is now evident that war with Germany means a prolonged struggle ...

    Article : 748 words
  27. THE GREAT BATTLE OF WOERTH OR HAGENAU,

    A great battle was fought near Woerth, on the 6th of August, commencing at daylight and lasting till dark. The Prussians were victorious, and the French army fell back in disorder. The official report of the ...

    Article : 364 words
  28. FRENCH GOVERNMENT REPORTS.

    London, August 7.—Information has reached London that the defeat of M'Mahon is complete, and that the Crown Prince has advanced to Hagenau and captured the place, routing the ...

    Article : 397 words
  29. LATER FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.

    The Prussians, as they advance, discover the losses of the French in front of the battle are frightful, exceeding even the most extravagant estimates. Bellin, August 10, 11 a.m.—Official despatches ...

    Article : 397 words
  30. THE POSITION OF ENGLAND.

    London, August 1st.—In the House of Lords to-day, a bill giving the Government power to call out the militia was introduced, under suspension of the rules. The enlistment bill passed. An amendment was ...

    Article : 1,108 words
  31. THE PRUSSIAN REPORT.

    Berlin, August 7—(To New York Direct.)—The following official despatch has been received here:— "Mayence, August 6—10 p.m.—The French have been turned back on their entire line, and commenced ...

    Article : 441 words
  32. LATEST FROM THE BATTLEFIELD.

    London, August 9.—The French artillery attempted to make a stand at Niederbronn. That town was taken by the Bavarians. The enemy retired on the route to Blitche. The dead and wounded cavered ...

    Article : 323 words
  33. THE ALLEGED REVOLT IN PARIS.

    Paris, August 9.—An attack was expected this afternoon (the 8th) on the Bourse. The people were driven out at half past two o'clock by the Garde de Pans. The gates were closed all the afternoon, and ...

    Article : 215 words
  34. COMMERCIAL.

    London, August 10, evening.—Consols, 91[?] for money, 91[?] on account; United States bonds steady; 61s, 86[?] 65s, 82, Ten-forbes, 82[?] Stocks firm; Erie, 16½, Illinois, 106, Great Western, 21. Tallow ...

    Article : 276 words
  35. VERY LATEST FROM EUROPE, DATED LONDON, MIDNIGHT, AUG. 10.

    The telegrams aro probably as sensational and important in their character as ever were conveyed to the colonies. The war news engrosses the attention of the ...

    Article : 173 words
  36. THE QUEEN'S SPEECH IN PROROGUING PARLIAMENT.

    London, August 10.—The following is the Queen's speech, delivered to-day by Royal Commission, upon the occasion of the prorogation of Parliament:— "My Lords and Gentlemen,—The state of public ...

    Article : 577 words
  37. OFFICIAL FRENCH DESPATCH.

    Paris, August 7.—The following despatch was received:—"General Head-quarters, Metz, August 7, 8.30 a.m.—That we may hold our position here it is necessary that Paris and France should consent to ...

    Article : 193 words
  38. KING WILLIAM'S DESPATCH.

    Berlin, August 7.—King William sends the following despatch to the Queen:—"Good news [?] A great victory has been won by our Fritz. God be praised for His mercy. We have captured 4000 prisoners, ...

    Article : 87 words
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