53/56 Paris journals state that he has been wounded, and that 45,000 of his army have surrendered. It is asserted, too, that the prisoners who were taken yesterday admit that one of their armies has had a very serious reverse. With respect to its effect, I will say nothing, lest I be accused of giving aid and comfort to the enemy. _La Verite_ of yesterday already calls upon the Government to open and either suppress or expurgate the letters of English correspondents. It has already risen nearly 60 per cent. |