Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-05
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Prince Imnerial had escaped Into Belgium Is
rroncous. He too surrendered ut Sedan with
the Emperor and McMahoo' 5 army.
The total humber Of prisoners by this sur
render reaches one hundred and twenty thous
and.
PARIS, Sept. -m:dnig ht.-As the procla
nation Ct the Ministers announcing the capltu
lalion OF McMahon'S army and the capture OF
the Emperor becomes known, the excitement
among the people becomes indescribabie.
In the evening great crowds have occupied
the Place dc la Concordc, it being known that
a stormy scene had taken place in the Corps
Leeisalt.
The story of the capture OF the Emperor
was freely circulated, but was not credited.
1t was reported that the Dictatorship would
be announced and that secret meeting was
being held.
The crowd anxiousIy awaited the news.
There was large police force on the ground,
but no violence was committed.
At last, the crowds separated. At this hour
many streets are crowded with anxious and
excited people, but there is no disorder.
NEW YORK, Sept. 5.-Thc N. Y. Evening
Telegram has the following special:
PARIS, Sept. 5.-'rhc Empress Eugene
having received assurances from the Prussian
Government that she will not be treated as a
prisoner, has consented to join her husband
and son, who was also surrendered with his
father at Sedan. She will leave for Prussia
rs soon as her arrangements can be perfected.
Genral Trochu will at once be made temporary
dictator and Paris will be defended to the last.
LONDON, Sept. ga dispatch dated Brus-
sells Sept. 81, received in this city this morning
states that 10 600 French troops, with cannons
eagles and 1900 horses, had crossed the Bel.
gau frontier and laid down their arms.
A demand had been made upon Montmedy
FIR the surrender OF that town and garrison,
which was refused
Another dispatch dated Charlsruhe Sept ID,
received in this city, states that on the pre-.
yious day the cellars of Strasbourg had been
inundated by rising of the River Rhine,
causing great suffering and destruction of pro
pcrty. The magnificent cathedral so much
admired by to wrists is certainly partially de-
stroycd,
PARIS, Sep. SIS y. MT is now impossi-
ble to reach the Corps Legisatif owing to the
enormous crowd surrounding the building 1t
is reported that the vote on "Decheance"
forieiture-or downfall of the Dynasty p has
Gccn carried by yeas lS5, nays y.
The people are wild with excitement and
are rushing through the streets bearing pla-
cards with the vote of the Corps Legislatit in
scribcd thereon, shouts Of ''Vive la Repubii-
que !" ere heard on all sides.
Regiments passing into the city arc received
by the popuacc with deafening shouts OF
1--WE la Lignc - "Vivc la Republigue -
The National Guard reversed their arms as
the regular troops passed, as a sign OF amity.
The troops are singing MOURN pour la
Patric."
The scene is one of indescribabe excitement.
RumorS of all kinds arc in circulation, and 1t
l.: impossible to ascertain their foundation ; but
enc sentiment seems to be paramount :-resis.
lance to invaSlon-all the nation now to the res
cue.
The people and troops join enthusiastically
in the shout.
The Gardc Rationale say that order must be
preserved, and the people cvlncc but little
desire 10 create trouble.
All seem overjoycd at the vote of Dccheancc.
Before the residence OF Gen. Trochu, in
the Louvre, there is compact mass OF people
awaiting the return o. the Governor.
Around the Tuierics is a strong military
force guarding against any possible display OF
popular Indignation.
Hundreds OF thousands Of citizens arc still
pushing towards the Corps Leglslatlf The
Place dc la Concordc is one mass OF human
beings
LATER. Crowds arc beginning to tear down
the Imperial arms from the fronts of shops.
There arc fears that this may lead to serious
trouble, as the National Guard are not lncIln-
cd to permit these disorders.
PARIS, Sept. 5-1:30 p. m.-The city pre-
sents one of the most imposing popular displays
ever witnessed.
One hundred thousand citizens arc march.
ing to the Corps Leeislatif and surrounding
the building.
Amid the phrenz!cd hurrahs Of the count
less masses which are filling every avenue
leading to the Hall, there are 20 symptoms OF
disorder yet only the unanimous expression
of the popular will.
LATER-4:3O p. NAT the departure of
the deputies from the Corps Leglsatlt, scenes
of enthusiasm took place around the building;
the National Guard traterDizlng with the
troops and the people. Thousands Of the
Guards rushed into the Hall, but were per
suaded to retire by Gambetta, who seems to
have great influence over the people. Crowds
outside arc singing La Marsellaise and shout.
ing "Vive la RepubIique."
There is intense excitement and constant
noise Of voices that browns all other sounds.
There were no dangerous elements visible
until the crowd reached the Rue Castigone
where they began learning down the Imperial
arms.