Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-09-12

cided effect at the bourse, rcntes sdyancing to
81 francs
The Prussians are marching on Paris very
liesurely.
p. M. Prussian scouts have appeared at
Montmiral and various other places Two
corps Of 100, ,0Q0 men each are advancing in
that neighborhood. The telegraph wires to
Loissons have been cut.
Afternoon papers report the following: The
Prussians demand the surrender of Laon.
The French commandant opened the gate and
the Prussan officers and soldiers entered.
When they were we'll inside the French COM
mandant fired the mine, blowing up the Cita-
del, and killing and wounding a great num-
Der of the enemy.
Large numbers of the Garde Mobile are
continually arriving in Paris
Special to n. Y Herald
Paris, Sept. TO- An excited crowd was
called together in front of the Hotel de Vile
to-day. by publication statement, that King
William was determined not to treat with the
Republic, and in response to repeated calls
addressed by Jules Favre. He said no such
definite statement had been officially received.
If however such action should be taken, all
France will fly to arms, and what is fight
for national existence, will grow into war of
determination. Not Prussian shall return
home to tell of this last outrage. Favre was
tremendously applauded.
| NJ Gambctta in few eloquent remarks
! declared the unalterable intervention of
France to fight to the last. In few days we
will have all Italy not in sympathy alone, but
! in men and arms.
The King Of Prussia will do well to look TO
the safety of his throne. The God of Liberty
and Freedom is on side, and no hand un-
der heaven can destroy our Republic.
Various other speakers followed and the
temper Of the people indicates they that are pre-
pared to make any sacrifice in defence of
Paris.
BERLIN, Sept. 10.
The conditions of peace as printed by the
Gazette de France are grossly exaggerated.
Paris demands no three thousand million as
indemnity, nor the surrender of any portion
OF the iron clad feet.
/ King Williams rote to the Queen, describ
ing his emotion on meeting the French En-
peror. He says-1t was overwhelming for
moment. | could not control myself on there
meeting him who three years ago saw on the
summit of grandeur. The Emperor was
equally moved.
FLORENCE, Sept. 10.
NJ. Riccatti has been appointed Minister of
war.
/ Great numbers of people of the pontfcal
states have petitioned Victor Emanuel to oc
cupy Rome.
FLORENCE, Sept. 9, via. London, 10.
/ There is increasing agitation at Rome. Gen.
CardOna has been ordered TO cross the from
tier if necessary. The Pope has decided to
proceed TO the Villa Castellondolf when the
Italian troops occupy Rome.
NANCY, Sept. 8. via. London, 10.
/ Special to y. Y Herald
Bazane in recent sally inflicted heavy
loss upon Saxon Landwear at Pont Nous
son.
The Prussians around Strasbourg have cap
tured quantity of munitions intended for the
! garrison.
New YORK, Sept. H.
A Paris special dated last night, says the
prospects OF peace are more favorable. Aus
tria and Russia have consented to negotiate
with Germany, and have begun by insisting
upon an armistce. ENJOYS of Russia and
Austria are authorized in the name of all
neutral powers, to protect against the dis
memberment OF France, and if this inter
vention secures suspension of hostilites, an
attempt will at once be made to adjust the
terms of peace. Bismarck aAd Won Beust
are in active negotiation, but Bismarck in
sists as preliminary to all arrangements,
that three Prussan army corps should be
encamped within 20 miles Of Paris, as sat
is:acton to the public opinion of Germany.
There is great indignation at Paris at Earl
! Granxiles refusal TO aid in peace negotia-
tons. His course is said to be inspired by
the Queen, who approves of King Williams
n1N ,.l
wishes to make a republic impossible. The
provisional government, though assailed by
the red republicans and Orleanists succeed
admirably The conduct of the people of
Paris is il the highest degree orderly and
praiseworthy.
A Large French army is forming in Nor
mandy, which will be commanded by There
her in person, and operate in German lines,
in case Paris is beseiged. The Germans are
said to have lost $4,000 men in the battle
around Sedan.
PARIS, Sept. II, via. London, IL.
The Eastern Railway is still open to Nogent
but the Prussians are at Chatlan and Theirrey,
advancing on La Fcrtssons Juarre. The roll
ing stock of the road is Withdrawn as the
enemy advances, and bridges and culverts
are destroyed before the track is abandoned.
Prussian scouts are reported at Villiers,
Acron, Vernelil, Chattilon, Montmesnil Vail
ly, Surasne, Sesame and Lehanny. They
maintain strict discipline and commit no dep
relations. Gen. Trochu has given orders to
level all the woods in sight of Paris upon the
eDemys approach.
The Citadel of Laon has surrendered to
save the city from destruction. The Prussians
subsequently blew up the Notifications.
Tho Prussians have imnressed into the
service the young men of Montmirail, whom
they found assembled for conscrption.
The garrison of Toul still holds out. They
have made several successful sorties.
Bazaine does not remain inactive. He is
constantly sending ont expeditions to harras
the Prussians before Metz
Asiatic cholera prevails among the troops