Georgia Historic Newspapers

    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.