SHIPPING.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

ARRIVAL^

Wonga Wonga, s.s., 750 tons, Stcuavt, from Honolulu. Go-Ahead, s.s., Favquhar, from Wangarei.

DEPARTURE

Wonga Wonga, s.s., Steuart, for Sydney,

DEPARTURE OF THE WONGA WONGA.

The mail steamer Wonga Wnnja took her departure, for Sydney, at, one o'clock to-day. The following is a list of the passengers from Auckland :— Steerage.—Messrs. A. 11. Hick, Andrew McDermott, Duncan, Moore, Hearn, Liaton, i augh, Connolly, Flood, Quinn, Butter, Coakley, Frank, McCallum, Cunningham, Deroch, Claypolc, Beckv.ith, Holm, Hunter Mcllwain, Garrett, Mills, Tasker, Mcllroy, Kelly,McNeill, McXamara, McKee, Connor, Frazer, Doran, McKee, Campbell, Pearson, Taylor, Stewart, Hoarc, Donnelly, Barnett, and Cameron. Tho above passengers are proceeding to .Rockhampton, en route for the Gladstone dig gings. '

ARRIVAL OF THE SHIPS CITY OF AUCKLAND AND HELENSLEE AT LONDON.

By the mail received last evening, we have news of the safe arrival of the ships City of Auckland, Captain Ashby, aud the Helenslee, Captain McDonald, from this port ; the former making the passage in 106 days, and the latter in 1.14 days. From private letters to hand we learn t: at Captain Ash by was jammed for a month, between 11 it> Western Islands and the Channel, by a continuance of easterly winds. He was intending to sail for Auckland on the 25th ult.

ENGLISH SHIPPING.

ATIRIVLED. July 6 -City of Auckland, Ash by, from Auckland ; Helenslce, McDonald, from Auck land. SPOKEN. July I—Countess of Kintorc, from London to Auckland, 45 deg. N., 11 dcg. W. LOADING. For Auckland—Asterope, to sail July 15; Timaru, July 25 ; Santiago, from Liverpool.

BIRTH.

Farmer.—On September 13th, at One Tree Hill, Airs Farmer, of a daughter.

DEATH.

Bendait,—On September 12, at Hard in ge street, Edith T.ila, youngest daughter of Capt, W. Bendall, aged 4 months. The funeral will leave this day, a! 3 p.m.

THE MAILS.

For Russell and Kawakawa, per s.s. Go-Ahead, this day, at 4.30 p.m. For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m and to -1 morrow at 3.30 and 5. 30 p.m. For Taranaki and the Southern Provinces per s.s. Taranaki, on Thursday, 15th inst., at 10 a.m. Late letters and telegrams for transmission from the Nelson station, will be received at this office fill 10.30 a.m. and ah Onehunga till 11.30 a.m. For Gisborne (Poverty Bay), per Tawera, on Thursday, the 15th inst., at 11.30 a ra. S. B. Biss, Chief Postmaster.

POLICE COURT.

The following is the rota for at tendance of Alagistrates at the Police Court: for the week ending Saturday, September 17. Thursday, September 15 : Messrs. a. Bcctham and W. C. Daldy. Friday, September 16 : Messrs. J. M. Darga ville and C. Davis. Saturday, September 17 : Messrs. J. Dilworth and J. A. Gilfillan.

The Evening Star. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1870.

We had expected startling news by the Wonga Wonga, but few were prepared for the events embraced in tho five days succeeding the departure of the previous mail. That Prussia should have antici pated the principle of Napoleon's strategy —prompt and decisive striking—was not more than might have been expected from the astute Bismarck ; but it is surprising that France should have been foiled with her own weapons. So far, the German power has made a brilliant debut, and the effect of the loss of prestige, on such a nation olidies as the French, will'bo pro digious. It will evidently require all the ability of Napoleon—aud he is one of the ablest men of modern times— to repair tho sudden disaster, and restore the morale of the army. How he will effect it remains to be seen, but the man who lias passed through his chequered career and made circumstances bow to his will, is not .he man to yield at a first repulse. The news seems very ominous, but we should rem imber that it has come to us filtered through America, which is strongly German in its bias. And even should it all be true, and the French army has recoiled at the first en counter with Prussian needle guns, it will have the inevitable result on all France that the disaster of Bull's Run had on the chivalry of America, and from city to hamlet that excitable people will thrill with enthusiasm to fi^lit or even die for la belle France. Penniless, hungry, and' unarmed, without clothing and shoeless, the French two generations ago defied the world. It is folly to suppose that with the population, wealth, resources, and military pride of Franco at the

present time she will permit the advance of German armies. What may be the result of these disasters on the dynasty of the Bonapartes it is hard to predict ; trance herself they will but rouse to vengeance. The Emperor has been, for once, taken by surprise, and he candidly owns it; but there is nothing in the return of the "Child of France" to a place of safety on which to base the supposition of unusual impending dan gers. If tho Emperor is but spared in health, the French armies, stuns with in dignation, will soon roll back I lie tide of war and reverse the present results of the stealthy cunning of Bismarck. What ever may be the final result, we are not warranted in basing much

on the present progress of the war. Tho French have, c mfesscdly, been surprised, but no oilc (hit knows the enormous resources of France, and the character of the French people, can doubt that this will be repaired. The disasters of the opening campaign may indeed be fatal to the reigning dynasty, but they will be life and energy to the people. With all the doubts that have iiet-n cast on the character and policy of Napoleon, he has steadily held in check the nation that he governs, and used the influence of Francs for generous and noble purposes ; and no one can tell what might result from that menagerie of wild beasts being let loose from restraint. He may fall ; but as to the heterogeneous elements of Prussian power overcoming the French nationality, it is not within the category of things possible.

Another mail will doubtless tell of events decisive iv their character; but however our sympathies may tend, should the tidings be of the death or de tbronement of the Emperor of the French, it is an cv .it to be deplored by civiliza tion as being likely to usher in an era of fire and blood paralleled only by the horrors and the consequences of the "Reign of Terror."

In consequence of the arrival of the Euro pean news, wc are compelled to hold over local and other matter.

At a public meeting of the members of the Mechanics' Institute last night, the President in the chair, il was resolved that the hour for closing the reading-room should be 10 p.m. from October 1 to March 31, and 9 p.m. for the rest of the year.

We observe that Mr. Messenger, the well known people's butcher, has made extensive alterations to his shop in the market-place, and is now prepared to sell the choicest legs of mutton and roasts of beef lower than any other house in town. For further particulars we refer our readers to Mr. Messenger's adver tisement, which appears in another column.

We have to chronicle the appearance of a n^wliterary venture in Auckland, bearing the name of tho " Occidental Hotel Extra.' Mine host Perkins, with veritable Yankee pluck, has caught I lie spirit of the times, and has hit upon the means of melting down the war news into "Tommy Dodd's" and sherry cobblers. The "Extra" issued this morning con ains a synopsis of the contei.ts of a large number of liles of American and other papers received last, night by the > 'oiiga Wonga, and is sufficiently startling to draw crowded salons at the Occidental, to feast on the sensational, and wash it down with Occidental nectar.

We have been requested to draw the atten tion of the trade to Mr. B. Tonks' sale of drapery, clothing, itc, which takes place at 11 o'clock to-morrow. The goods, which are of colonial manufacture, lave been made expressly for this market, and we have no doubt will meet with a ready sale.

THE LATE MR. J. H. CRAWFORD

There will be a source of genertil regret in the intimation which has been received of the death of Mr. James Hunter Crawford, late Registrar of Deeds and Deputy Commissioner ofStam|S. It was known that the deceased gentleman was far advanced in consumption, and it was hoped that change of air might hay) at least, retarded the progress of h;s malady ; but it appears that on arriving in London, on the 121 hof July, ho died two days after. Air Crawford was thirty-six years old, hnd his death will be felt by a large circle of friends in Auckland, by whom he was sin cerely and deservedly esteemed.

POLICE COURT.—Wednesday.

(Before J. M. Dargaville and G. P. Pierce; Esqrs, J.F.s) DRUNKENNESS. Cornelius Fagau and two natives, named, respectively John and James, were dealt with in the usual manner for this offence. VAGRANTS. James Herberto a-id Thomas Cain, each charged with having no lawful visible meanu of support. The prisoners pleaded not guilty. Detective Ternahan deposed that he arrested the prisoners in an empty ichare on tho Ota huhu Road, yesterday afternoon. They were lying down, with a house-breaking implement beside them known as a" J, mmy." The pri soners said they were looking for work. Inspector Broham said the prisoners had been several times convicted of this offence. The Bench considered tho ease proved, and sentenced each of tho prisoners to two months' hard labor. STOWAWAY. John Higgins was charged with being a stowaway on board tho Wonga Wonga, from Honolulu. The prisoner pleaded euilty. The Inspector of Police s.r.d the prisoner was known to be the greatest thief in New Zealand. Captain Stewart said that the prisoner had stowed away from this port on the last voyoge to Honolulu. The Bench fined the prisoner £5 ; or, in default of payment, to be imprisoned for three months. MUNICIPAL POLICE ACT. David Sheehan pleaded guilty to allowing one cow and three sheep to stray in Hobson street, and was fined ss. and costs. William Jenuings, charged with a similar offence, pleaded not guilty, and was defended by Mr. Joy, LL.B. Constable Jeffrey that he saw three cows in Vincent-street, on Wednesday last. He wfcs told by a small boy that the cows belonged to a Mr. Tynesley. He has since been told that hey belonged to defendant. ■

SBy Mr. Joy: Cannot swear that all four belong to defendant. Can swear to one of them as the property of the defendant. Never looked for the brand. A boy named McEwe-', aged 12 years, was caUed, and being questioned as to the nature of an oath, corroborated tbe statement made by Constable Jeff, i y. A smaller boy was about to be put in the box, but Mr. Bro'.am objected, and said that he did not wish to pre.-s the case any further. The Rench, therefor», after a caution, dis missed the case. Thos. ."}> ankville, charged with driving a cart not bearing the name of the owner, pleaded guilty, aud was fined ss. and costs. nuisance. George Lendrum, livery-stable keeper, was charged by the Inspector of Nuisances with neglecting to keep his stable clean, as re quired. Mr. Wynn appeared for the complainant, and said that these offences were getting too frequent, and he (the learned counsel) sub mitted that the severest penalty should be inflicted. . The Inspector of Nuisances had a, very unpleasant duty to perform, aud should receive the support of the,- Bench and the Press. Mr. Young deposed to the facts of the case, and said that when he ordered the defendant to keep his stables cleaner, he (defendant) was very insolent. The Bench fined the defendant £5 and costs. BREACH OF THE LICENSING ACT. E. S. Williams was charged with a breach of the 38th clause of the Licensing Act, 1863. Air. H. H. Lusk appeared for the com plainant ; Mr. Tyler for the defence. On the application of Air. Lusk, the case was withdrawn, the wrong party having been summoned. CAUTION TO RUTCHEES. R. S. Sandull, charged with killing one sheep on his premises, was fined £5 and costs, that being his second offence. The Court then rose. ]

SUPREME COURT.— CRIMINAL SITTINGS.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14. ' [Before Sir George Arney, Knight, Chief Justice.] Hts Honor took his seat on the Bench at | 10 o'clock. i GUM STEALING. The jury, which had been locked tip all night upon the trial of this case, entered the Court and said they had not been able to agree upon a verdict. His Honor said he had no power to dis charge them until they had been twelve hours in deliberation. The jury were conducted back to their room. His Honor said the jury had not commenced their deliberation until about one o'clock in the morning. They could not be discharged before tha' hour. The jury were ultimately discharged at 1.30 p.m. TARRING AND FEATHERING. Michael Hogan, James Donnelly, James Kinlon, and John Saltan were arraigned upon an indictment charging them with a violent assault upon George Preston —beating, wound ing and maltreating the prosecutor —with in tent to do bodily harm. Mr. Brookfield appeared to prosecute on behalf of the Crown j with him Mr. Beve ridge. Air. Rees defended the prisoner. The trial seemed to excite an interest, the Court being crowded. The Registrar proceeded to call over the jury panel. The Crown Prosecutor challenged several of the jurymen. He said the reason for challenging was, not that any improper conduct was expected from the persons called, but because they had already served as jury men upon the trial of the case out of which the. present indictment proceeded, and it was desirable to have the pi-esent charge tried by an independent jury. He would exhaust the panel, and then it would be open to him to consent with one or more of the other per sons challenged en the jury as might be neces sary.

Upon the jury having been called over, and Mr. Brookfieid having challenged five of the jurymen called, it appeared half of the whole jury panel were engaged in deliberation (not being yet able to a<>ree to a verdict) in the trial of the previous day for gum-stealing. There were oniy twenty--ix names on the panel. The jury ." 1 >cked-up" took twelve from the number, leaving only fourteen jury men. The five jurymen challenged by the Crown by the Crown Prosecutor reduced the number of jurymen to nine.

Air. Brooklield consented that the number of the jury should be filled up by the persons challenged, and the trial proceeded. George Preston, tl»o prosecutor, deposed to the fuels of the assault, which have been many limes published. He said Wilson was the first man who laid violent hands upon him. Hogan poured the tar over his head and rubbed it into his face with his hands, ialton came up and swore if prosecutor did not lie still he (Salton), would kick his head off. There were several men who took part, who were not in Court. Donnelly was there with the rest and seized him by the arm. He dragged him back and told -him to "clear off," and never show face there again. The prisoners tore open the breast of his shirt, and rubbed the tar in. Witness swore that he gave the prisoners no provocation. (Left sitting.)

DEPARTURE OF THE AIREDALE.

The s.s. Airedale left the Manukau this morning for Southern ports, with a large cargo. Passengers.—Saloou—Mrs. Kempthorne, Master Kissliug, Mr. and Mrs. Brailhwaite, Alessrs. Samson, Stephenson, Nancarrow, McLean, Buchanan, Mrs. Snow, Mr. Camp bell, Miss Campbell, Messrs. Marsh, Wat sou, Harris. Fore Cabin—Airs. J. Snow and two children, Messrs. J. Naiii, J. Dicks, Jaimte Pomare wife and four children, Mrs. Phehm and child, Master Watty, Airs, and Miss Moffat, Mrs. Robertson, Alessrs. Emanuel, Francis, P. Milne, Holdsworth, Murray, Wiiliams, King, A. Krouse, Hurst, imithson, Gregory, Fahay, Mrs. Palmy.

The annual soiree in connection with the Bapt.st Chapel took place yesterday evening. The meeting was a very successful one, and was addressed by several speakers, the pro ceedings being interspersed by selections by tne choir.

ARRIVAL OF THE 'WONGA WONGA.' with the ENGLISH MAIL.

THE WAR IN EUROPE.

THE PRUSSIANS EVERYWHERE

VICTORIOUS

PARIS IN A STATE OF SIEGE

GREAT BATTLE, AUGUST 6.

RETREAT OF THE FRENCH APMY

FROM METZ

ANOTHER GREAT BATTLE EX-

PECTEO, AUGUST 12,

THE PRINCE IMPERIAL SENT TO

LONDON

TELEGRAPHIC SUMMARY OF EUROPEAN NEWS TO AUG. 11.

[Compiled tor the "N.Z. Herald."]

In commencing the history of events, we date from 20th July. On that day the Ring of Prussia announced to Reichstadt that" Prussia had no interest in the elec tion of Hohenzollern, except that it might bring peace to a friendly people. Though his candidature had been withdrawn, it had furnished the Emperor of the French with a pretext of war, (war had already formally been declared by Napoleon) un known to diplomacy. He had indulged in language to Germany which could only have been prompted by a miscalculation of her strength. Germany was powerful enough to repel such insults. He said so in all reverence, knowing the results, and weighing the responsibility which rested on the man who draws into war and havoc two great nations tranquil and striving for peace and enjoyment of the common blessings of Christian civiliza tion and prosperity, and for contests far more salutary than those of blood. Those who rule France have shrewdly studied the proper method of hitting the sensitive pride of their neighbor, and to promote selfish ends have misguided it. The King then con-hided, " As our fathers before us have done let us fight for liberty and our rights against the wrongs inflicted by" a foreign conqueror, and as he was with our fathers, so God will be with us in the struggle, without which Europe can never enjoy a lasting

peace. On the same day, in the Corps Legisla tif, the Due do Grammont announced that war had been declared in the follow ing words: According to the rules and usages of nations, and by order of the Emperor, I have requested our charge de affaires at Berlin to notify the Cabinet of Prussia of our resolution to seek, with arms, the guarantees we could not obtain by discussion. 'Ibis has been done, and I have the honor to make known to the Corps Legislatif that in consequence thereof a state of war exists since the 19th July between France and Prussia.

Thus, the gage of battle was thrown down by the French, and defiantly ac cepted by the Prussians. Troops at once began to assemble from all quarters in France, and to march to the frontier. M. Thiers made an excit ing anti-war speech, but all to no pur pose. The greatest enthusiasm prevailed throughout France. Those who had hitherto opposed Napoleon were con strained to join in the' war cry. The opinion of Kngland and other nations was that France had taken Prussia b} r sur prise, and that by quick marches Napoleon would defeat his opponents as his uncle had done in other days. This was the cry for some days. Nothing heard but of the marching of French was tr:ops to the frontiers. In a grandiloquent address Napoleon took leave of Paris, and took the Prince Imperial with him to learn the art of war. The Prussian boun dary was crossed, and the cry was, " On to Berlin." The civilized world stood amazed. For some days rumors were everywhere current as to the side different nations would take ; Italy and Austria, it was declared, would forthwith join France, whilst Russia was expected to declare for Prussia. England's neutrality was never doubted, although Prussia loudly com plained of her selling coals to France. After the first excitement was over, it became apparent that the two belligerents were to be left to fight their quarrel out to the bitter end.

After war bad been declared, the Times came out with the text of the treaty, which, it vas said, had been agreed upon by Prussia and France some time pre viously, by whl:h Belgium was to be conceded to France, as a quid fro quo for the accessions of Prussia. Much dis cussion '.n.sucd. Prussia stated that such a treaty had been offered by France, and rejected by the King. England at once announced, through a speech by Glad stone, that she would fight for the inde pendence of Belgium. A treaty was pre pared and submitted to the two powers concerned, guaranteeing the indepen dence of Belgium. It was ultimately signed by both powers.

France found it necessary to evacuate Rome, and its occupation by Italy is

hourly expected. The Pope has asked for the use of a man-of-vrar from France.

Eugenic was declared Regent during the Emperor's absence. The Corps Legislatif adjourned, and many members joined the army, Great demonstrations were held in Dublin and throughout Ire land in favor of the French. Irishmen in America sympathise with France, and are raising money to assist the wounded soldiers. Nineteen out of twenty Ameri cans sympathise with Prussia; On the second of August the first fight ing took place. The accounts of the re sults at Saarbrucken were contradictory. The French claimed the advantage, and Napoleon sent the following despatch to the Empress :—" General Frossard, with one division, defeated three divisions Of the enemy. Louis has received his bap tism of fire ; he was admirably cool and a little impressed. A division of Frossard's command carried the heights overlooking Saar. Louis and I were in front, where the bullets fell about us. Louis keeps a bullet he picked up on the field. The soldiers are delighted at his tranquility. We lost one officer and ten men.—Signed Napoleon." A large wager was thereafter offered by M. Thomas that the French would be in Berlin by the 17th August. Enthusiasm was intense throughout

France. On tho 4th of August there was hard fightincr, the French losses being heavy. The Prussians took many prisoners at Weisseoburg. The French were driven offfc'ic field .and the Prussians occupied the French camps. From thenceforward the Prussians met with a succession of unparalleled successes. The Crown Prince commanded, and attacked General Mc- Mahon's division, which was composed of the flower of the French army. He was entirely successful. The losses on both sides were great. McMahon's loss was set down at 30,000. He was cut off from communication with the Emperor. Other reverses followed. Frossard's division was defeated, and almost annihilated. The Emperor took ill. The Prince Im perial was sent to Paris, and it is expected that he and the Empress will leave Paris. The news of the reverses was sup pressed in Paris, and the greatest conster nation prevailed. The city was in a tu mult, and demanded to know the worst. The Ministry vacillated At last came despatches from the Emperor, admitting serious defeats, but declaring that all was not lost, and calling upon France to rise as one man to save the country. Paris was declared in a state of siege by the Empress, and the Ministry I —the Corps Legislatif—was assembled to take into consideration the emergency that had arisen. The news soon became known that defeats had been sustained greuter than had been admitted. Jules Favre, in a speech of great force and brilliancy, said the Legislature must take the matter into their own hands, and save the nation. The French, at last accounts, were con centrated at Metz. A battle was hourly expected, which, if lost, would seal the fate of Napoleon. Retreat to Paris was impossible. The superiority of the Needle Gun over the Chassepot has been placed beyondall question during the'present war. Wheat rose in the Liverpool market to 12s. per bushel; it is now firm at lis. 3d. The markets in California have been very much disturbed in consequence. Wool has an upward tendency ; an advance of Id. to 2d. per lb. being maintained. New Zealand flax and gum remain firm at last quotations. Good wheat can be purchased in California at 1 dollar 60 cents. Hides are firm at previous quotations. Paris, August 7. —The Journal Officiel publishes the following proclamation : — Frenchmen : —Up to this hour we have always given, without reserve, all certain news which we have received, and we continue to do so. Last night we re ceived the following despatch : ~= Metz, August 6.—Midnight.—Marshal McMahon has lost a battle. General Frossard, on the Saar, has been obliged to retreat. His retreat .was effected in good order. All can be retrieved. Napoleon. Metz, August 7—3.30 a.m.—Aly com munications have been interrupted with Marshal McMahon. lam going to place myself in the centre of the position. Napoleon. Metz, August 7—4.30 a.m.—-Major- General of the Army, to the Minister of the Interior: After a series of engage ments, in which the enemy brought a heavy force into the field, Marshal McMahon was forced to fall back from his first line. Tbe corps of General Fros sard had to fight yesler.iay from two p.m., with an entire army of the enemy. Having held his position until six p.m., he or dered a retreat, which was made in good order. Lb Bceuf. Details of our losses are wanting. Our troops are full of elan. The situation is not compromised in our territory, and a serious effort is necessary. A battle ap pears imminent. In the presence of this grave news our duty is plain. We appeal to the patriotism of all. The Chambers have been convoked. We are placing Paris with all possible haste in a state of defence. In order to facilitate (he execu tion of military preparations, we declare the Capital in a state of siege. There must be no faint-heartedness, no divisions. Our resources are immunise. Let us pursue the struggle without flinching, and the country will be saved.

J'y order of the Empress, Regent, and signed by c .eh of the Ministers.

.Metz, Align ;r, 7th.—s 20 a in., during the fight yesterday, the Prussian., fired upon the ambulances at Forbach, and set lire to the town.

'The third corps was engaged at For - bac'i, supported by only two divisions from others corps. The corps of Generals

l'Admirault and Failley were not .ya fl, fight. The combat commenced al ten o'clock, and at first appeared of lifctl* j, portance, but soon large masses of woods' hidden in the woods attempted to (urn oiir position. At 5 o'clock tile Prussians acted as if they had been repulsed and had given m. the attack, but a fresh corps arrived to the assistance of the Prussians. General Frossard was oblige!! to retire; To-day the ti'otips which got separated yesterday are concentrating around Mel2.

In the battle near Frieleekwelier Marshal AtcMttli'Lin had the support of five Divisions of General Failley's Corps. After the battle, these divisions were m..' able to join their corps. The details of the battle are still very vague. It i s said that many cavalry charges were made. Metz, Angiist 7th, _. a.m.—The nioSaU of oiir troops is excellent. It is impossible to give the exact figure of our losses. Gen. Coilitners is organizing the defences. We have official confirmation of the evacua tion of Thionville, and the capture of Sierck and Haguenau, and the advance of the Prussians across the Rhine from South Baden. We know, however, that large Prussian armies are gathered at Saar Louis and in the Southern part of Baden.

Paris, August 7.—The Empress hag issued the foTowing proclamation i —

Frenchmen : The opening; of tho war has not been favorable to us. We have suffered a check. Let us be firm under this reverse and let us hasten to Tepair it. Let there be but one party iv the land —that of France ; a single flag that of the national honor. I come amotig you faithful to my mission and my duty, You will see me the first in danger to defend the flag of France. I conjure all good citizens to maintain order, To agitate would be to conspire with our enemies.

The Palace of Tuileries, the 7th day of August, 1870,1 a.m.

Empress Eugenic.

Paris, August 7.—La Lihtrte says a special train left the station at half-past five this evening to bring back the Prince Imperial. We have urged his return and are glad it has been decided upon in this grave crisis. The enemy should find opposed to them the breasts of men. The camp should no longer resemble a court out of place.

Paris, August 7, evening.—Official ad vices from Metz to the 6th say McMa hon has not had time to send a report from his headquarters ; he simply writes that he is in good position, and has been joined by another corps of the army from Metz.

Paris, August 7. — Journal Officiel con tains the following despatches :-—

Metz, August 7, 6.35 p.m.—No further news has been received from Marshal McMahon on the Saar.

General Frossard's corps alone has been engaged. The result is still uncer tain.

Berlin, August 7. —King William sends the following dispatch 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, 30 guns, 2 standards, and 6 mitrailleurs. McMahon, during the fight, was heavily reinforced from the main army. The contest was very severe, and lasted from eleven in the morning till nine at night, when the French retreated, leaving the field to us. Our losses are heavy." Mayence, August 7, 4 a.m.— The Prince Royal reports :— * " August 6, evening.—ln the battle in which we defeated McMahon, whose corps had been reinforced by divisions from the corps of Failley and Canrobert, we have taken 2 eagles, 6 mitrailleurs, and at least 4000 prisoners. General de Bose was wounded. The loss is great on both sides."

Berlin, August 7 (via London), 1.30 p.m.—The French Emperor has with* drawn his entire force, and is concen trating his troops for the defence of Paris. His losses have been enormous.

The Prussians overtook the retreating French forces early on Saturday morning, west of Saarbrucken, near Spluchen Hills. General Earners commanded the forces, supported by Generals De Barnekow and De Stulpnagel. General De Goeben ulti mately assumed command. The action was severe. A position at which the French endeavored to make a stand during the retreat, was carried by the Prussians at the point of the bayonet. The battle is known as that of Haguenau.

Sulz, August 7 —Morning,—lt is re ported that McMahon was wounded in the battle yesterday. We have taken over 4000 prisoners. Lieutenant-General De Bransecky 1* dead. Berlin, August 7.—General Steinmete telegraphs to General Henemfelt, chief ot staff at Berlin, as follows :— , " Tbe conflict between Saarbucken and Forbach was a bloody one, and closed only with nightfall. It was opened by the Fourteenth Division, which was rein forced by six battalions, three butteries, and some cavalry. We took by assault the heights of Spluchen and flung the enemy back upon Forbach. At the same time the thirteenth division advanced on Verkliner, took Forson, and with its advance reached Forbach towards even ing. We received another despatch, dated Saar-brucken, to-day, at, noo^. f says : —

The result of the fight exceeded oar ex pectations ; we have occupied Forbad), where we have surprised the baggage ana earnp equipage of two divisions. The Liberie bids the people of France to rise en masse and repel the in^l^ers- A dispatch from the Emperor, dated 3.W a.m., Sunday, says -. — *' Communication with McMahon hav ing been cut off", nothing has been received from him since last evening. General

THE EVENING STAR, SEPTEMBER 14, 1870.