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About Weekly constitutionalist. (Augusta, Ga.) 185?-1877 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 10, 1870)
THE WEEKLY OOHBTmjTIONALIBT WEDNESDAY MORNING. AUGUST 10,1870 ißpcei&l Corrwpondence of the Conetitatiouliit. Letter frortl Athens. Athens, August 2,1870. “The dullest commencement we have had for years,” is the unanimous verdict of the public. The scarcity of money is the cause generally assigned, and not a want of interest in the great cause of education. Counting the cost in advance is well calcu lated to make pater familias hesitate in in dulging his dependant ones on a visit to our literary Mecca. What do you think of S2O a day for a carriage and horses? or $5 a trip to the chapel ? Such prices will tend to a farther decrease in the number of visit ors in the future. Why is it that Jehus, the world over, seem to consider the rest oi mankind their legitimate prey ? The following was the order of exercises of the Junior exhibition, this morning. H. C. Ansley, (P. K. Orator), Augusta— “ Decay of Reverence.” W. T. Armistead, (P. K. Orator), Lexing ton—“ Glimpses of Glory.” E. H. Briggs, Colambns—“ Sincerity.” G. R. Glenn, Dawson—“ Why this Waste.” R. H. Goetchius, (D. S. Orator); Colum bus—“ Ou the Heights.” ' G. A. Howell, Valdosta—“ What Next.” J. Hurt, (D. S. Orator), Hurtsville, Ala.— “ The Gentleman.” A. A. Mnrphey, Monroe Co.—“ The Pow er of Combination.” Honorable Mention—T. J. Chappell, Co lumbus ; E. Newton, T. C. Newton, Jeffer son ; P. K. Yonge, Pensacola, Fla. 'The young gentlemen who excelled were H. C. Ansley, of your city ; G. R. Glenn, of Dawson, and A. A. Murphy, of Monroe county.. At the close of the exercises, Gen. John B % Gordon delivered the prizes to the suc cessful contestants of the day before. The first was awarded to W. B. Walker and the second to H. C. Glenn, both of Atlanta. The remarks accompanying the presenta tion of the medals were listened to by a delighted audience, and added new laurels to those so gallantly won by the speaker on the field of battle. He is a man “entirely great,” and handles the pen aDd the sword with equal skill and power. Long life to the true Governor elect of Georgia! Dr. A. L. Hamilton, President of Cuth bert Female College, delivered an address at 5 o’clock, which your correspondent did not hear, and therefore cannot speak of its merits. To-night, W. B. Hill, son of Barna Hill, Esq., of Macon, was called upon unexpect edly to take the place of Mr. McCarty, tfcfe Demosthenian orator, who was called away by the serious illness of his father. The address contained more spice and common sense than any I haye heard during the week. It was a travesty upon commence ments and commencement orations, and in passing, some, palpable hits were made at the fashions and follies of the day. The Board of Trustees have made im portant changesin the Commencement ex ercises for the future. The following are the leading points: The scholastic year commences October Ist and ends August Ist; August and Sep tember being vacation. Commencement day shall be on the (not yet fixed.) Commencement Sunday shall be observed according torihe old and established mode. Monday-., shall be appropriated to the Society of the Alumni. The Alumni ora tion shall be delivered, the Alumni meeting for business held, and a dinner had as the society may order. • Tuesday, the third day of the commence ment exercises, shall be devoted to the two Literary Societies—Demosthenian and Phi Kappa. A literary address*shall be de livered before the societies by some distin guished man who shall be elected as here tofore by the societies. Commencement day shall be Wednesday, which day shall be appropriated to the announcement of the names of the graduates in the several departments, and the names of those on whom degrees are conferred; also to the delivery of certificates and diplomas, and the awarding of medals and honors as hereinafter named, and such others as may be established from time to time. Addresses from graduates as follows: I. Orations, not to exceed two, from Masters of Arts. 2. Orations, not to exceed two, from Bachelors of Arts. • 3. Orations, not to exceed two, from Bachelors of Science. All the addresses shall be submitted to the Faculty for criticism and approval, one month before the final examination. MEDALS AND HONORS. 1. The Sophomore exhibition shall be held at the close of‘the first term (Fall). A medal shall be given for the best Reader, or best Declaimer, as the Faculty may de cide, which medal shall be presented on commencement day. 2. In the Sophomore class there shall be a medal lor the best essay on any subject by a member of said class; and further, a scholarship, allowing free tuition for one year in the University* and shall be given to the best student of said class, to be as certained by the Faculty. 3. Medals at present awarded to Sopho more declaimers are to be given to the Literary Societies for the best debater, and one to each Society, the award to be made by the Society, and medal to be presented on the night of tbe annual celebration daring commencement. 4. A medal to be given for an essay ex hibiting the greatest original research on any literary or scientific subject; the award to be made by' the Faculty, and to be presented at commencement All essays that compete for this medal must be sub mitted sixty days before the close of the long term ; and said medal shall be open for competition to every member of the University. 5. Two medals, or one medal and oneschol arship for one year, shall be given to the best stadent In the Scientific or in the Lite rary Departments (one in each department) and shall be open to competition of Jnnlor Class or classes, and shall be awarded by the Faculty. _ 6. Monday and Tuesday evenings shall be appropriated to the Society celebrations and speeches made by ora'.ors selected from among themselves. , _ . „ The annual “ Commencement Party not Ball—i* announced to be at Deupree’s Hall to-morrow night. From the Hat of name* on the cards of Invitation we may expect a grand affair. I Correspondence of the ComtifattoMlht Letter from Athens. * rosn.cnmo txßßCiauov commencement. Atm km, August 8,1870. The evening shadow* areclosing ovsr the •I at y-ninth annual eommenoemmit exercises of the University. Tlui*honor'd usage has mad" this day ihi leading attraction of the weak. If th« ait "ltd*"'* on nr* v lout day* has ban* asm*- what •mailer than usual, ihe crowd lo day has tally balanced any previous tailing off and is best described in the single word immense. The train which came in this morning was sardinically packed before it reached Lexington, and many who could not gain a foot-hold, even on the platform, resorted to private conveyances, or the “ people’s line,” and by ten o’clock the street*were swarming with people, who in strict accordance with the Fifteenth Amendment, had come without reference to color ot previous condition, to participate id the closing exercises of the commence ment season. The glistening phaeton, ihe staid old family carriage, the unpretending b »fiKy. <he democratic road wagon and ox cart, rolled along the avenues, amid whose shades were already gathered great throngs of colored people, drawn together by some unaccountable impulse—shall we say by a rude share of the curiosity which leads mankind in gene ral to love to see and be seen; to enjoy the glitter Os Vanity Fair—or, by that spirit of imitativeness which leads this peculiar race to ape the customs of the white (oiks. Commencement seems to have usurped the place of Christmas, as a negro holiday here, and with“?tae accord thev “ lay down the skubble and de hoe,” for miles around, and at every sacrifice rush to town on that occasion. The principal feature in to-day’s exercises was the SENIOR EXHIBITION. The programme, announced thirteen speakers, selected from the graduating class of nearly fifty. The following are their names, with the subjects of their speeches: W. Dessiu, Macon—2d Honor—“ Greek Salutatory.” C. L. Bartlett, Monticello—“ What is Gone.” C. A. Key (P. K. Orator), Jonesboro’— “ Stars.” J. D. Hammond, Atlanta—“ Philosophy of Life.” W. B. Hill, Macon—3d Honor—“ Co mmencement.” J. T. Olive (D. S. Orator), “ Personal Independence.” Wm. A, Shortor (P. K. Orator), Eufaula, Ala.—“ Popular Fallacies.” J. B. Smith, Atlanta—3d Honor—Origi nal Poem, “ The Vale of Haunted Castles.” W. Dessau, Macon—“ The Problem Solved —Birth Dawn of Philosophy.” A. F.Trimble, Hogansville—4th Honor- Excused. W. D. Trammell (D. 8. Orator), Harris county—Excused. N. E. Harris, Jonesboro, Tenn.—lst Hon or—“ Valedictory to Trustees and Au dience.” A. b. Campbell, Augusta—lst Honor— “ Valedictory to Faculty and Class.” Honorable Mention— D. B. Fitzgerald, Stewart county ; C. A. Key, Jonesboro ; T. J. Jones; Hogansville ; J. A. Morris, Jones boro’. The class as a whole does not embrace as many good speakers as that of last year, though in scholarship, manliness and so ld promise I believe it is considered fully up to any previous class. Mr. Dessau, of Macon, in his Greek Sa lutatory, made a fine impression upon all. Even those to whom it was “ Greek in deed” greatly admired the charming style in which it was delivered. His address on the “ Birth Dawn of Philosophy” display ed analytical as well as oratorical powers of a high order, and was highly appre ciated by critical auditors. Mr. Bartlett, of Monticello—though be traying a want oi physical vigor—made a. most favorable impression, and is, I learn, a young man of high promise. The poem, by J. J. B. Smith, of Atlanta— “ The Vale of Hannted Castles’’—elicited the highest encomiums from all. The Valedictory to the Trustees and Audience, by'Mr. N. E. Harris, of Tennes see, was a finished and graceful effort—pro nounced by some of the oldest visitors the finest speech they had ever heard from a graduate of the college. Mr. A. S. Campbell, of Augusta, in his Valedictory to the Faculty and Class, fully sustained the high position he has won in the University. His address was brimfnll of manly thought, and was delivered with a grace and dignity in keeping with the occasion. I have omitted to refer to several speak ers whom I know to be fine scholars, and some of them considered superior in promise to those briefly referred to, but I deem it fair and just to make special refer ence to those who were most happy in the Impression they made on the audience. DEGREES CONFERRED. The Degrees were conferred: On L. Q. C. Lamar, that of L. L. D. On Rev. F. Jacobs, that of D. D. On Henry Moore, that of A. M. The following degrees were conferred on former graduates of the University: Oa Dr. J. 8. Hamilton, of Cuthbert, that of A. M. On A. O. Bacon, of Macon, that of A. M. ANNUAL MEETING OF SOCIETIES. The Literary Societies held their usual annual meeting this afternoon, in their re spective halls. At the Phi Kappa Society, the following honorary officers presided: Lamar Cobb, President; A. O. Bacon and D. W. Lewis, Associates. I have failed to obtain the presiding officer at the Demos thenean meeting. I learn that nothing of public iuterest transpired at either convocation*. REUNION OF STUDENTS. The students had a “ gay and festive ” reurtion at Myer’s Hall, where I learn that wit, humor and good fellowship ruled the scene. SOCIAL REUNION. Hon. B. C. Yancey gave a brilliant re ception at his residence last night. A .Commencement Party is announced for to-night at Deufree’s Hall. Among the visitors are many of the most accomplished ladies of the State, and numerous gentle men who were eminent when eminence meant something more than official license to pinnder and oppress. As lam not a pro fessional Jenkins you will pardon me if 1 do not catalogue or initialize these “ fair women and brave men.” A man or woman worth noticing usually appreciates such empty distinctions at their true value, and your space is too precions to be making great men or women out of those who seek relaxation amid the pleasing diversions of Commencement. EXEUNT OMNES. The train that bears this missive will convey to their homes most of the visitors, as welt as students. Whatever Impression the former have derived from their vi-.it, I am nun red that the latter have u a body won the cordial esteem of tbe citizens here. I learn on all aides that the deportment of the atudenta daring the yearhu been unex ceptionable, both in their relation* to the Institution and tbe town. A manly Mnse of propriety and houor universally obtains, among thorn. They are almost without ex-1 caption, Btudtou* nod earnest In the pur sail of knowledge, and many of them ars | In their dally walk, exemplary Llirktian*. How can the influence of such young men,, going out, from year to year Into IheaeUr# unties <#r tlfb, upon the luture of our ntnto and country be over uetiinatud- Thu eaercUts of the week bar* bun 1 ! enlivened by the excellent music of j the savannah brass‘band, led by George ! Davis, formerly a barber in this place.— George was attached to the Troop Artil lery as bugler through the war, and is still true to his Southern principles. I under stand the members of his band are like himself, intelligent and reliable Democrats. (Proai onr Special Correspondent. Letter from Athens, Athens, August®, 1870. Dear CoNSTmrriojralist : Athens is quiet once more. The rattle of carriages the busy hum about the hotel aud college has ceased. The staid matrons and the pretty girls no longer throng the streets leading to the chapel, for the grand epoch of this modern seat of the Muses is over— for the year 1870 at any rate—and num bered among the things that were. Many an ambitious hope has been buried, while for many the triumph has been complete. There has been a comparative dearth of strangers during this Commencement, from what cause lam unable to state. Atlanta, with her accustomed assurance, claims, through the pen of a correspondent of the Constitution, the pre-eminence in the beauty of her gentler citizens. I have no desire to detract from true merit, but, on the other hand, praise must be given where praise is due, and in behalf of the ladies of Athens and Augusta, I must say that Atlanta can not claim the first position as regards the beauty of the fair sex present at the Com mencement exercises of Old Frauklin. Asa citizen of Augusta, the beauty of whose women is a proverb, I must truly say that her smaller sister, Athens, can well dispute the palm with her. Monday was the day dedicated to Sopho moric declamation. Your correspondent was not so fortunate as to be present at the morning exercises, but understands that they were unusually interesting. Your readers are aware, no doubt, that the “ Sophs” do not aspire so high as to deliver original speeches, but harangue in the words of the dead masters of the noble art. of oratory. Os course, then, the merit of the speeches themselves are not to be taken into consideration, but only the manner of delivery and the grace of gesticulation.— The first and second honors for these were awarded, respectively, to Masters Glenn and Walker, of Atlanta. At night, the chapel bell summoned us to listen to the address of Mr. Walter Beeks, of Griffin, the Phi Kappa orator. His subject, “The Science of Nature and Art,” gave ample scope to a mind apparently well stored with the treasures of science. His explanation of some of the mysteries of nature was ex ceedingly beautiful, and he exhibited to onr wondering gaze even the world con tained in the spectrum of a dew drop.— Graceful and talented, it requires only time and perseverance to place him npon a posi tion of eminence. Tuesday, the exhibition of the Juniors took place. These young gentlemen each entertained the audience with a fine dis course upon his favorite theme. Mr. Ans ley, of Augusta,.expatiated npon that no ticeable feature of the age, “ The Decay of Reverence,” and handled it in a manner re flecting great credit npon himself. Onr city has an able representative at the Uni versity in the person of Mr. Ansley. He was followed by Messrs. Armistead, Briggs, GlenD, Goetchius, Howell, Hunt and Mur phy. Mr. Glenn, whose subject at first sound seemed a little quaint, held the un divided attention of bis audience as he suc cessively stated the follies of the day in the method of education, misapplication of talent#,®*., and after each asked the ques tion, “Why this Waste?” “Why flock into the professions?” said lie. “Is that the only honorable mode of' obtaining a living ? No! They may crowd the arena of the law and the other professions, but give me an honest, big-hearted farmer boy.” He then gave a description of the dainty, foolish education bestowed upon women hi the nineteenth century, and then described his idea of the proper method. I heard an old gentleman sifting near me remark: “That’s the only sensible speech I’ve heard yet.” I thought, however, that the remark was owing to the orator’s ex planation of the duties of woman as re gards housewifery. After the Junior exhibition, Gen. Gordon presented the prizes toi the Sophomore de claimed of the day before, in a few elo quent and apropos remarks. The battle scarred hero was the “ observed of all ob servers and was greeted with load and continued applause. He exhibited a rare fund of humor in his manner of presenting the medals, and teased the recipients not a little. Wednesday, the grand closing day, was, of course, assigned to the Seniors. Augus ta has reason to be proud of her young men, since, for two successive years, the first honor won has been from that place. Last Commencement, Mr. Willie Beau graduated first honor, and with more marks of distinction than any since the la mented Thomas R. Cobb ; and now Mr. A. S. Campbell bears away the first prize. The latter delivered the Valedictory to the Faculty and the Class in glowing sen tences, and will brightly adorn whatever career in life he selects. The other speak ers of the Senior Class were as follows: W. Dessau, of Macon; C. L. Bartlett, of Monti cello ;0. A. Key, of Jonesboro; J. D. Hammond, of Atlanta; W. B. Hill, of Ma con ; J. 8. Olive, of Lexington; W. A. Shorter, of Enfanla, Ala.; J. B. B. Smith, of Atlanta, and N. E. Harriss, of Jonesboro, Tenn. M. • [COMMUNICATED-J Commencement Exercises. Messrs. Editors : Supposing it may be a matter of some interest to a number of your readers, I will ask a small space in your columns to say a word in regard to the late public exercises of Jefferson High School. They began on Babbath morning, July 17th, by the delivery of a sermon by Rev. E. W. Warren, the gifted gnd de servedly popular pastor of the First Bap tist Church, Macon. Mr. Warren enjoys a State-wide reputation, and it would, tfiere fore, be superfluous to stite that the dis course on this occasion was worthy of him and satisfactory to his audience. Monday and Tuesday were chiefly occu. pied with the examination of classes, agreeably diversified by occasional exer cises in reading and speaking. The exami nations were conducted in a manner which very happily avoided dullness, and, at the, same time, exhibited most strikingly the readiness and accuracy of the pupils They showed results which are attainable only by long and careful drilling. The.small! l>oy* and girls who spoke and read on these , days won encomia from all by their excel lence In these accomplishment*. These were specially under the charge of Mrs Sanford, the efficient Principal of the Pri mary Department, and their effort* abun dantly attested her assiduous care and skill. On Tuesday night, the Instructress and pupil* of tbs Musical Department ferorrl , | a crowded house with a delightful entar-! lalmnent. The highly artistic execution Os the IW Laureates line*. " Too Lata." I by Mis* Anna Untie, will long Ox them In i tun memory of man y. I On Wednesday, th« young m*n and young ladies of the more advanced classes appeared upon the stage, to strive with each other for an award of merit. The grade of excellence was high, and their merits were so near equal that the task of deciding among them was by no means easy. All did well; and we . could urge but the one single objection, that the speeches snd essays were generally too long. This defect, however, did not mark the ef fort of your young townsman, J. 8. David son, Esq., who was the honorary orator of the occasion. His chaste little address of twenty minutes left a universal feeling of regret that a speech so well begun should close so soon. Generous forbearance for a long-taxed audience was the cause of his brevity; yet, unless he had wholly changed his style, he might have continued for an hour without calling forth any expression of impatience. With this address closed the exercises of Jefferson High School, leaving upon the mind of every ore the impression that the whole programme, from beginning to end. had been a com plete success. Tnis school, located at Way’s Church, near the road from W&rrepton to Waynes boro, though but a few years old, already takes rank with the best institutions of the country. During the session that has jnst closed it has drawn patronage from eight counties, and its fame aud influence are dally extending. This eminent success is owing partly to the tact that the patrons with \frhom the idea of its establishment originated are enterprising and public .spirited; bnt it is owing, in a still higher degree, to the tact that they have secured the services of a Principal who enjoys and deserves the reputation of beinz one of the best educators in the State. He lias been peculiarly fortunate in having selected for an assistant this year Miss Saiiie E. Hud son, to whose skill and taste the exercises owed many of their attractive features. Movements are now being made for the erection of a more commodious house, and when this shall be added to the advantages that it already possesses in a quiet, retired locality, and a thrifty, liberal-minded com munity, there will be no school of this class in the range of our acquaintance with greater attractions. V. [ From the Atlanta Constitution. Prolongation. A CARD FROM SENATOR SMITH, OF THE SEVENTH. Atlanta, August 3,1870. To the Members of the House of Representa tives : Duty to myself and respect for the people of my native State, in my Judgment, de mand that I should give some explanation in regard to the resolutions offered by me in the Senate, aud which passed that body on Friday last, the effect of which was expected to be to postpone a general election and prolong the term of office of members of the General Assembly and of all State officials. At the time I offered those resolutions It was my honest opinion that if thiß action was not actually in acccordance with the expressed will of Congress, their wishes, to say the least, were left in great doubt, and, under the circumstances It would be better for the State to postpone an election until Congress should again convene, and have an opportunity to indicate, In clear terms, their determination on the subject. My intention was not to postpone an election for two years, or for an indefinite period,,bnt only for a few months, that we again run contrary to views wbicljL. the Federal Government, perhaps entertained, and horn the paramount author ity to enforce. I made the proposition with good motives, and, as I believed, In the interest of peace. The constitutional objection to the reso lution did not impress my mind, probably, with the same force it would a person learned in the law; bat I did not intend to propose, nor can I eVer sanction a measure which will deprive or withhold from the people any constitntional right, especially the inestimable right of franchise. Inasmuch as the resolutions are claimed by many, and probably would be construed to mean, that no election should be held in this State for two years, and perhaps for a longer time, I am satisfied that they ought not finally to pass, and regret that I pro posed or voted for them. Since the passage of the resolutions by the Senate, I have learned more fully, from rations and opposite sources, the history of the passage of the late law of Congress, and I am now convinced that it was the In tention of that body to authorize, and as far as they could, with propriety, provide fora general election In November next, ns provided for In our State constitution. I may not prudently, at present, disclose all the sources of my • Information; but I do declare that if is of such character as to leave no reasonable doubt that the inten tion of Congress was to remit the govern ment of Georgia to the people thereof.— Assured of this, there is no good reason for interfering with the regular course of our State government In all its departments. 1 have wished, and still desire to avoid ail conflict with Federal authority. The resolutions I offered were designed by me, to avoid the possibility of It by a brief de lay of an election until Congress should unmistakably express its will. But the words of the law in connection with the hi toryof its passage, so cieatly manifest to my mind now the intention to clothe the people of Georgia with all tbe rights of citizenship, as to leave those without excuse who would withhold them. Thoroughly convinced that my course and vote on this subject were erroneous, I take the earliest opportunity to repair the wrong as far as may be by an honest acknowledgement of it, and by an earnest appeal to you to defeat the resolutions when they come up fo'r action in the House of Representatives. % M. C. Smith. The Mitrailleur, a military Instrument, which, it is said, the French have adopted with greatexpectations, is what was known in tbe army of the Potomac as the “ Coffee Mill," with slight variations. It was no more nor less than a number of rifle barrels of large calibre, loaded at the breach by turning a crank, the fixed ammunition dropping through a hopper and discharg ing by the turning of a crank, at tbe rate of some hundreds a minute. The thing never worked, and was generally ridiculed. The French Emperor is said to have taken wonderfully to it, and much appears to be expected from it in tbe coming battles. \ Exchange. Dexter Beats Himself.— Dexter was driven on Saturday over the Fleetwood course to a road wagon, by Mr. Bonner, in the extraordinary time of 1.06% to the half mile pole. The time was taken by Mr, Shepherd Knapp, Jr.,and another gentleman present. Mr. Walton marie the sitae 1.07, hot some watches called It \M%. Mr. William (aUas tiongy) Overton, says ’ the MeMinnvtlle Nett Jira, now llvlog bear j Spencer, in Van Buren county. Is do doubt! the oldest living man in our Mints—having I live-t one hundred and eighteen year*, ac cording to tha best calculation and tba old Man's memory. He I* remarkably healthy tor one of Ida extreme age, but excuses him self from any further labor. BY TELEGRAPH. Latest* War News 1 A Great Battle Fought! Heavy Losses on Both Sides! The Prussians Victorious! FOUR THOUSAND PRISONERS CAPTURED! The French Retreat to the Interior! The Prussians Menace Paris! _ Paris Declared In a State of Seige! I Associated Press Dispatches. SUNDAY EVENING DISPATCHES. Berlin, August 7.—The French have been defeated along the entire line in two days’ fighting, and are in retreat on Metz, and concentrating for the defense of Paris. Their losses are Immense. McMahon was beaten on the right and Frossard on the left. The Prussians captured four thou sand prisoners, thirty guns and six mitrai lenrs from McMahon. Paws, August 7.—The French official re port acknowledges reverses on both wings. Paris Is tumultuous and the people mad dened at defeat. SUNDAY NIGHT DISPATCHES. Berlin, August 7.—The following offi cial dispatch has been received : “ Mayence, August 6—6:10, P. M.—The French were turned back on their entire line, and commenced to retreat toward the interior of France. The French had com menced an advance from Saarbruck, which they had held since the famous battle of three divisions against three companies of Prussians; but having to tall back they burned that rich and unprotected town and in withdrawing spread the conflagration by throwing hot shot into It. Saarbruck, August 6—7, P. M.—The town of Saarbruck has just been retaken by the First Prussian Corps, under com mand of Gen. Steinmetz. Mayence, August 6—9, P. M.—The leads of the Prussian columns approached Saar on the 6th. This morning General Earners found the enemy west of Saar brucken In a strong position in the moun tains nearSplckren, and commenced imme diately to attack. Following the sound of cannons, a portion of the divisions of Barna kow and Stupuag came up. General Goe ben took command aud after a very severe fight the posltlofl occupied by General' Frossirfi was taken by assanlt. General Francois and Colonel Renter are among the wounded- Mayence, August tth, 6—A. M.—Gen. Goeben reports tight w«l of Saarbrucken: Many hundreds oi prisoners were taken. From these we gather that Frossard’s corps was engaged. Our force in the action was four division's. Night alone pat an end to .the fighting—enemy covered his retreat by a heavy fire of artjl-. lery. Gen’l Steinmetz arrived in the even ing and took command! Gen. Francois is dead. The loss Is heavy on both sides. The number of officers of the enemy killed is especially large. Mayenoe, August 7—4, P. M.—The Prince Royal reports, August6th, evening; “In-the battle in which we defeated Mc- Mahon, whose corps had been reinforced by divisions from the corps of Fullly and Conrobert’s, we have taken two eagles, six mltraitteurs, and at least foqr thousand prisoners. General Baze was wounded. The loss was great on both sides.” An official dispatch from Berlin, dated 6th, to London, says: " The French Em peror has withdrawn his entire line, and Is concentrating his troops for the defense of Paris. His losses have been enormous. The Prussians overtook the retfeatiug French forces early on Saturday morning, west of Saarbruck, near Spickren hills. The position at which the French en deavored to make a stand daring their re treat Was carried by the Prussians at the point of the bayonet. This battle Is known as that of Hagneau. Berlin, August 7.—King William sends the following dispatch to the Qdeen: “ Good news ! A great victory lias been won by onr Fritz. God be praised for His mercy. We captured four thousand pris oners, thirty guns, two standards ana six mltrallleurs. McMahon, during the fight, was heavily reinforced from themaln army. The contest was very severe, and lasted from seven in the morning nntil nine at night, when the French retreated, leaving the field to us. Onr losses were heavy.” Mayence, August 7.—Frederick Charles is at Biieskastel, and General Steinmetz is between Sulzebach and Saarbruck. Gene ral headquarters of the armies arc nowsta tloned at Kaiser Lantern. Hultz, August 7—A. M.—lt Is reported that Marshal McMahon was wounded in the battle of yesterday. We have taken over 4,000 prisoners. Cologne, August 6— Midnight.—There was a violent combat near Saarbrucken to-day, commencing at eleven In the morn ing and at nine to-night. It still continnes. Our troops repulsed the enemy, who have abandoned the field of battle. We have conquered. Our losses are heavy. London, August 7.— The position taken by England In regard to Belgium is ap proved by Prussia. jD Queenstown, August 7.—The Ctiy of Antwerp has arrived.' Paris, August 7.—The Presse, of to-day, says that afthe Bourse yesterday several persons were arrested. At shouts of “Abasia Bouru ” were uttered by par ties exasperated at tbe dissemination of false news, whereupon an order was given to close the Bourse. The crowd became furious, and tore up tbe railings of the en closure. A force was brought to bear, and the building was evacuated amid applause from the crowd on the place outside. A Judicial Investigation is now going on. rhe LaLiberte publishes tbe. following: « At 1 o’clock to-day the Bourse was inva ded by a crowd maddened with Joy aod en thusiasm. Instantaneously the windows In all the streets near by were hung with flags on account of a great victory announced to have been gained by Marshal McMahon. Wa managed to get through the crowd to the Beareau of the Commlseary ofwPollce, who said he had not received any official news. A few momenta after a placard was put op by tha administration, which an nounced that the corps of McMabou had occupied a strong poattfon, bnt made no mention of a bat Me. Rentes are quoted at 67f. 70c. by French official dispatches. Paris, August 7.—The Journal OJUteL in its second edition of to-day, publishes the following proclamation: “ Frenchmen, up to this hour, we have always given, without reserve, all certain news which we nave received, and we continue to do so. Last night we received the following dis patches: “ Metz, August 6-Midnight.—Marshal McMahon has lost a battle. General Fros sard, on the Saar, has been obliged to re tire. His retreat was effected in good or der. All can be re-established. (Signed) • ■* Napoleon.” “ Metz, August 7—3:30, A. M.— My com munications have been interrnptea with Marshal McMahon. lam going*to place myself in the centre of the position. [Signed] “ Napoleon." Metz, Aug. 7th, 9:BO—A. 31.—Maj. Gene ral of the Army to Minister of Interior:— After a series of Engagements, in which the enemy brought heavy forces into the field, Marshal McMahon was forced to fall back from his first line. The corps of General Frossard had to fight yesterday from two o’clock in the Afternoon with the entire army of the enemy; having held his position until six o’clock, he ordered a retreat, which was made In good order. [Signed,] Lebceup. Details of our losses are wanting.' Our troops are fall of elan. The situation is not compromised, but the enemy is on onr territory, and serious eflbrt is necessary.— A battle appears Imminent. In presence of this grave news our duty is plain we appeal to the patriotism and the energy of all. The Chambers have beeen convoked. We are placing Paris with all possible haste in a state oi defense. In order to facilitate the execution of military prepa rations we declare the Capital in a state of siege. There must be no talnt-heartedness, no divisions. Onr resources are Immense. Let ns pursne the straggle without flinch ing, and the country will be saved. Paris, August 7,1870—10 P. M. By order of the Empress, Regent : M. Ollivier, Minister of Justice. Duke DbGrammont, Minister of Foreign Aftairs. M. Cheavandier DhValdrome, Minister of the Interior. M. Segris, Minister of Finances. General Vicomte DeJkanJ Minister of War ad interim. Raleigh, August 7.—George W. Brooks, Judge of the United States District Coart In the District of North Carolina, has is sued writs of habeas corpus tor ail citizens now held by Kirk, under order of Governor Holden, to appear before him at Sanlsbnry, where be opens court to-morrow. The United States Marshal leaves to-ntght to serve the writs. The State has gone Democratic by a large majority, and, lrom all appearance, the Democrats have a two-thirds majority In both branches of the Legislature. Tl» Democrats also have elected five ont of the seven Congressmen. Joslah Turner, Editor of the Raleigh Sentinel, was arrested at his home In Hills boro, Orange county, which connty has never been declared in a state of lnsnrreo tlou, by a detachment of Holden’s militia from Alamance county; all parties agree that there was not a shadow of authority tor such a proceeding. Greenbrier White Sulrhur Springs, August 7.—A1l the killed and wounded by the railroad accident at Jerry’s Run have been identified, excepting one laboring man, a foreigner. Pelow is the correct list of the killed and wounded: Killed—Major James G. Paxton and son, Lexington, Va.; Col. William Boulware, King and Sueen, Va.; McNutt Paxton, Vicksburg, Iss.; John Morrlssett, Unlontown, Ala.; J. Boyd Headly, Morristown, N. J.; N. M. Norfleet, Richmond, Va.;, P. B. Mlncn, Richmond, Va.; George T. Cobb, cx-State Senator, New Jersey; Dr. T. N. Read, Danville, Va. Woanded Saih’l B. Hance, Prince George Cos., Md., severely, in the head ; Everett Early, Charlottesville, badly brused; Robert Ford, Hungary Station, Henrico county, Virginia, badly In tire head and left shoulder; Isham Ford, -Hungary Station, dangerously in head; John Greene, of King George coontyj Va., seriously in stomach and back ; Thomas J. Winston, of Richmond, Va., slightly in back; Wm. Cicmants, Henrico connty, Vs., severely In the head) Edward Harris, Han over county, Vs., slightly; Charles E. Hoge, Staunton, Va., badly in the head and wrist; W. Crump, Richmond, Va., «e --rloiislv; John 8. Pollftrd, Montgomery, Ala., severely, bnt not dangerously ; Col. Jordan, Railroad Superintendent, Mobile, Ala., severely, but not dangerously; Mr. Kelley, Staunton, Va., hurt internally and • badly; George Tyce, slightly; Wm. A. Moale, Baltimore, Md. slightly. The accident was caused by the bind truck of the coach next to the last car running ofTthe track after passing over the trestle work and curve 1n the road at Jersey’s Ron, two miles from Alleghany Station, and eight miles from the White Sulphur Springs, the train was running at the rate of only six miles an hour, and up a very steep grade. The conductor discov ered the car off the track and pulled the ered the car off the track and .pulled the alarm bell, and the train was taken up In a very short sdace, but the car that was dff the track had lost its equilibrium and went over the bank. It Is supposed the accident Is the result of the sudden breaking of a wheel. The killed .will be transported to Richmond In the morning, except Mnj. Pax ton and son, who wtll be sent to Lexington. The railroad officials have done everything in their power for the wounded. A special trflin was dispatched from here with sur geons as soon as the aocldent was known. A portion of tbe wounded are at Jerry’s Ron, and a portion here, who are kindly cared for by physicians and nursed by lady visitors. All are in a fair way of #e- covery. Washington, August 7.—European dis patches are somewhat confused, but they are translated at the North German Lega tion as greatly to the advantage of Prus sia. m A train approaching the White Sulphur (Va.) Springs ran off the track yesterday. Twelve persons were killed and twenty wounded. No ladles were hurt. New York, August TL— Great Interest is felt in the International yacht race to morrow. Business among broker*, Ac., will be largely suspended. Popular feeling seems to hope for the success of the old yacht American. Immigration last week reached only 8,681, showing that the war is having a great effect. The United States Revenue officials com menced suits * gainst one hundred grocers In Brooklyn for selling packages without stamps. | From Brooks Countt.— A letter from 1 a Mend In Brooks county, dated tße Ist Inst, saya: The weather is extremely warm and in many place* we have had no rain for three weeks. The cotton forms are shed ding rapidly. 1 wa* in a neighbor’s Held tills morning, and could have raked up the forma from tha ground by bandfuHa. I think the corn materially damaged. Noth ing new politically.—JMiwea JVtgrapA.
