The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14

alliance takes place. and it is on the point Of realiza-
ton, Russia marches straight to Berlin. She has
already begun and send troops to her western
frontier.
If you ask what can tempt Russia Russia answers
that that military strength which Prussia has now
directed against France will sooner later be turned
against Russia with view to acquire all the German
provinces of Russia. The correspondent adds: You
may make all this intelligence public for it cannot long
remain secret. 1t may be absolutely depended on.
PARIS Sept. S.-Great crowds of Garde Mobile and
citizens carrying French and American flags, made
demonstration before the Republican Legislature to-
day in token of gratitude for the recognition of the
French Republic by the United States.
Washburnes letter to Favre gives great satisfaction.
The people are persuaded that the American Govern
ment will interfere in favor of peace
The following proclamation appears in extras and
pacards over the city, signed by Blanqu Lacalbe,
the Trinor brothers, Vlleleuive, Fegnard Leonard,
Pixies and others:
1.-The country is in danger In presence of the en-
emy all differences of opinion should disappear before
that of general safety Accused be he who retain
personal desires in such moment. We set aside all
opinions that the Republic be maintained. Let
us all be buried in the ruins of Paris rather than
to the dismemberment of France
PARIS Sept. 9.-Favre declined the services of the
Orleans Princes and begged them to quit the city for
fear of complications again.
1t reported that the diplomats at Paris have gone
to the Kings headquarters in the interest of peace
LONDON, Sept 9.-Prussans' works around Stras-
bourg nearly completed but Gen. Uhlric still per-
sists in holding the place. The river I'll s diverted
into trenches
The correspondent of the Standard writes from
Paris that an English engineer now there, afirms
that Paris defenses are perfect Paris is filled with
the Garde Mobile, with French and American flags.
Washburne was serenaded last night.
Several demonstrations at Madrid were made in ia
vor of the United States and Europe.
The Morning Post counsels the Prussians to stop
and propose peace, which will reimburse Prussia, but
leave no hate ranking in France otherwise the Post
hopes the French will hold out.
PARIS, Sept. 9.-The papers refer obscurely to a
new murderous engine for the defence OF the city.
1t is reported that McMahon is alive, wounded, but
not necessarily mortal.
The neghborhood of Scissor is still the westermost
point where the Prussians are seen.
Great scarcity of printing paper in Paris.
The authorities at Berlin confident that Russia
will withdraw the proposition for conference in view
of the persistence of Prussia reported owing to the
declaration of the French republic.
Austria arming again.
Madame George Sand has sauted the regime.
MARsE1LLEs, Sept e.-Many members of the former
police were arrested as spies. A band OF women en-
ployed in the tobacco factories paraded the streets
singing the Marseiaise. The authorities are taxing
measures to prevent disorder.
LONDON, Sept. 9.-The report that active diplomats
at Paris favor peace is emphatically denied
PARIS, Sept 9.-Observatory is dismanted and in
struments removed to place of safety.
Trochu issued proclamation ordering members OF
the garde mobile to their posts OF honor The de
fense of the ramparts is entrusted to them.
Garabadi offered his services to French corps OF
foreign volunteers organization called "Frends OF
France"
MANY thousand gardes mobile arrived to-day from
Marne and Normandy strong hardy men,
decree has been issued convoking the electoral
college the 10th October next TO cnoose members
of the National Assembly.
Fayre's reply to Washburne is published, He con-
siders it happy augury that the first recognition
comes from the United States whose constitution IS
founded upon independence and civil virtue.
Washburne, addressing the serenaders, said |
thank you on the part of my government ana shall
have great pleasure in transmitting the thanks you
express for recognition of the Republic. In my
to which you make such kind refer
ence, have but made known the sentiments OF the
and people of the United States, who take pro-
found interest E the great movement just naugurated
and will desire most ferventy its success and the hap
piness and prosperity of the French people. Existing
themselves lndera Republican government, they know
how to appreciate its benefits With warm hearts and
language they elicitate their former allies on the ac
of specific revolution free from blood
and claiming sympathy from all lovers OF true liberty
ST.. PETERSBURG, Sept "a semi official journal,
relative Favres address, says France carries patriot
far if rather than yield forts and soil no longer
valuable it invokes of determination. Prussia
will naturally exact double guarantees to secure her
1obe victories 1t is difficult to appreciate the Ian
,uage of Favre when he asserts that the cause OF
france against Prussia is the of justice and right
when only in July bis language was precisely the re-
-erse.
BERLIN, Sept 9.-After protracted conference,
members of the North German Confederation decided
hat the French provinces, Alsace and Lorraine, be
nnexed to Germany, not to Prussia individually.
LONDON, Sept. 9.-Rochefort's letter, denouncing
he violence at Malseles, had good effect on the
who consider him their particular represent
tive and agree with him that this is time to create
Women and children only are allowed to leave
trasbourg. The Prussian fire is ncessant but appa-
emily without result. practicable breach Is I'M.
robable under fortnight.
LONDON, Sept. 9.-The English iron plated steamer
lew Zealand lost off Finistre, France and all on
GARD, five hundred soulo, perished.
Diplomatic notes of most decided character were
ent from English and Russian cabinets, suggesting
erms likely to be acceptable to both parties. The
otes claim the present moment opportune and will
void irritation which would attack negotiations after
bombardment of Paris.
Victoria addressed note to Augusta beseechng her
use her influence to bring about this consummaton.
PARIS, Sept. 9.-The Office of the Marsellase news
aper attacked by the people on account OF Gen.
luserets reactonary article yesterday The forms
ere broken and all the papers burned This action
as doubtless the result of Rochefort's denuncation
the course of the paper, and proves his influence
ith the people The journals of this morning warmly
raise his patriotism since his desire to maintain order
The Steele says it is assured from the best source
to the representations of the inhumanity Of
ombarding Paris, that the King of Prussia said he
ould not have recourse to such an extremity. What
ould be done would take place by aid of famine as
is evident that at least hundred thousand troops
i'll be needed to entirely surround the city. The
ece concludes: All Prussan reserves will be sum-
oned for the siege. 1t says also this is their reason
IT creating six new squadrons Of cavalry and adds
is time that France also had organized her cavalry
Switzerland recognizes the Republic of France.
Two hundred Kabyles arrived yesterday from Al
eria, preceding large force expected to day.
Sixteen hundred gardes mobile arrived yesterday
ON the provinces, and by this evening it is expected
e force in the city will number 900.
The journals of to-day again refer feelingly to the
rincess Cothilde who before leaving Paris dstribu
ID to her poor, sums representing the aggregate of
carly aims she was accustomed to give them.
The moats around Paris have all been filled.
e city to do so Immediately
MADRID, Sept 9t-Great manifestation Of sympa-
y for the French Yesterday twenty thousand in
recession with banners in captions fatterng France
ands playing the Marsellaise no disorder. Subse
lenty at mass meeting, Calseais spoke feelingly
e said humanity breathes again to witness the pun
hment of the Empire and the triumph Of Republic
he Spanish people were delivered from Kings will