16 Aug 1870
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1870
Page
1
In the Metz vicinity the French and Prussian forces clash as the French retreat toward Verdun and Strasbourg while Metz fortifications brace. Reports claim mixed outcomes with Strasbourg’s capitulation uncertain, Nancy occupied, and a shifting center of action as Napoleonic proclamations echo amid rapid troop movements.
New York dispatches recount a Metz battle with claims of both sides victory. French and Russian reports detail Moselle crossings and Prussian attacks. Napoleon proclaims defense of Verdun and patriotism urged. Telegraph restrictions, blockades, and rumors of Italian revolutions accompany news of an American steamer Pennsylvania burned by fire.
Paris reports 30,000 McMahon troops in Strasburg after being cut off, while Prussians push near Metz and Vigneul. Exiles of German families from Paris prompt relief funds. Mazzini arrested in Palermo. Austria denies Transylvanian troop moves. Victor Emmanuel cautions Napoleon on Italy. Public panic gives way to resuming confidence as Marseilles Lyons disturbances grow.
Casualties report a blaze at Bissat's foundry and machine shops in Quebec yesterday. The fire caused an estimated loss of 25,000 dollars, with insurance covering 10,000 dollars.
Report from Cutcaco on August 15 notes President Grant and party visiting Elgin with public buildings and harbor ships flying half mast in tribute to Admiral Farragut. Also: Wigfall, ex Senator from Texas, sailed for Europe aboard the England. Liberian delegation denied hotel entry due to color, arranged at a private house. Whitemore withdraws from 49d Congress race. Sec. Belpike Bras departs west at President Grant’s expected arrival tomorrow.
A Paris correspondent reports that southern army forces entered a town and compelled a 500-man garrison to surrender without firing a shot. The country is described as exhausted and suffering for food. Casualties are mentioned. Uncertainty remains over who commands the army, with MacMahon's position unclear and potential rejoining far off.
Washington reports Gen Spinner has recovered enough to attend to business. Treasurer Spinner notes no counterfeits of the new cent. The Police Court judge, based on the Special Service Pension Bureau oath, issued a warrant for Rep R R Butler on forgery charges. Several new National Banks authorized to commence business under the currency law include seven in Illinois, three in Michigan, three in Missouri, one in Wisconsin, and two in Kentucky.
Circular advertising an institution in Troy New York offering an eight thorough course for ornamental education supervised by over twenty teachers and leaders. Contact H Willard for circulars.
Flags at half mast spread through Portsmouth and city as Admiral Farragut funeral plans are announced. Navy orders demand full honors, widespread waivers, and a crepe armament for officers. Weather notes report cooler temps. other items cover Orangemen disturbances, the Nathan murder rumor denied, and Kansas Pacific progress toward the Pacific. Cholera spreads in insurgent camps. Spain pledges reinforcements by Sept 1.
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