Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-09-06
FROM FRANCE.

Intense Excitement lin Paris as tho
Extent of the Disaster Becomes
KnOwn-RepOrts of q DictatorshiI
Current-No Disorders.
PARIS, Sept. 4, midnight.-As the
proclamation of the Minister announcing
the capitulation of McMahon's army and
the capture of the Emperor become;
known, the excitement among the peo-
pie has become indescribable. AL
evening great crowds occupied the
Place De La Concorde, it being
known thai a stormy scene had
taken place in the Corps Legislatif. The
story of the capture of the Emperor was
freely circulated, but was not credited.
1t was reported that dictatorship would
be announced, and a secret meeting was
held. The crowd aDxiously awaited the
news. There was large police force on
the ground, but there was no violence,
and they at last separated. At this hour
many of the streets are crowded with
anxious and excited people, but there is
no disorder.
Eugenie Leaves Paris and Joins
Her Husband and SOn-Gen TrO-
chu to be Dictator, and Paris to be
Defended to the Last, Etc.
A special to the Evening Telegram,
dated Paris, Sept. 5, says the Empress
Eugene having received assurances from
the Prussian Government that she will
not be treated as prisoner, has consented
to join her husband and son, who has also
surrendered with his father at Sedan. She
will leave for Prussia as soon as her
arrangements can be perfected.
Gen. Trochu will be at once made tenn
porary Dictator, and all points will be
defended to the last.
A dispatch dated Brussels, Sept 8, has
been received in this city this morning
which states that 900 French troops,
with cannon, eagles, and 1920 horses,
had crossed the Belgian fror tier aud laid
down their guns.
Demand Made on MOntmedy for
Surrender.
A demand had been made upon Mont
medy for the surrender of that town and
garrison, which was refused.
Siege of Strasbourg.
Another dispatch dated Carlsruhe,
Sept. 2, states that on the previous day
the cellars at Strasbourg had been inun-
dated by the rising of the Rhine, causing
great suffering and destruction of pro-
perry. The magnificent Cathedral so
much admired by tourists is certainly
partially destroyed.
The Republic Declared
PARIS, Sept. 5, 2 P. Mt is now i'm
possible to reach the Corps Legislatif,
owing to enormous crowds surrounding
the building. 1t is reported that the vote
on Defence has been carried by yeas
1876; nays none. The people are wild
with excitement, and are rushing through
the streets bearing placards with the vote
of the Corps Legislatif inscribed
thereon. Shouts of Vive la Republique
are heard on all Sides Regiments
passing into the city are received by the
populace with deafening shouts of ''Vive
Ia League" "Vive la Republique." The
National Guards reversed their arms as
the regular troops passed, as sign of
amity. Troops are singing ga Mourir
Pour Patrie." The scene is one of indie
scribable excitement. Rumors of all
kinds are in circulation, and it is impossi-
BILE to ascertain their foundation. But one
sentiment seems to be paramount, that
is, resistance TO the invasion at all haz-
ards. "To the rescue" shout the people,
and the troops join enthusiastically. The
Gsrde Rationale says order must be pre-
served. The people evince but little de-
sire to create trouble. All seem over
joyed at the vote of Defence.
Later.
Crowds are beginning TO tear down the
imperial arms from the front of shops.
There are fears that this may lead to Sc
rious trouble, as the Rationale Gsrde is
not inclined to permit any disorder.
1:30 P. M.-The city now presents the
most imposing popular display ever wit
messed. One hundred thousand armed
citizens are marching to the Corps Legis-
latif to surround the building. Amid
frenzied hurras of countless masses,
which are filling every avenue leading to
the hall, there are no symptoms of dis
order yet, only an unanimous expression
of the popular will. Before the
residence of Gen. Trochu in Louvre,
there is mass of people awaiting the
return of the Governor. Around the Tuil-
leries is strong military force guarding
against any possible display of popular
indignation. Hundreds of thousands of
citizens are still pushing towards the
Corps Legislatif. The Place de la Con
corde is one mass of human beings.
LATER-4:3O P. M.-At the departure of
the Deputies from the Corps Legislatif
a scene of enthusiasm took place around
the building, the National Guards frater-
nizing with the troops and people. Thous-
ands of guards rushed into the hall but
were persuaded to retire by NJ. Grambetta
who seems to have great influence over
the people.
Crowds outside are singing Marseillaise
and VIve la Republic. There is intense
excitement and constant noise of voices
that browns all other sounds. There were
no dangerous elements visible until the
crowd reached Mecastleglione, where they
began tearing down the Imperial
arms and tearing from the flags of the ma
tional guards the golden eagles of France,
and from the walls and signs medals bear
ing the imperial effigy. Soldiers have
also ieined in these demonstrations. The
National Guards have beat to arms to re-
press disorder if it takes more serious
turn. Quiet citizens are becoming i'm
pressed with the idea that there may be
danger, as the mob is becoming more and
more excited.
Interview of Napoleon and wilhelm
PARIS, Sept 5.-An interview has
taken place between Napoleon and the