The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-09-16

A dispatch, dst.d a st. Den,. France, yestef-
CAV, saws the Pruss ars are ammo 4cbing Paris in
thoussnfs. Accurate caic1lstsops mace the num-
Der of advancing Prussisns at 100000. There is
much agitation here and in the neigborhood.
A Paris dispatch of t,-day gives report that
Theirs has received further instructions to treat
for poace, and that hopes are entertained of sue
A Madrid dispatch Of Yesterday announces that
the council OF Ministers had decided 70 recall Olo
zaga from Paris for having exceeded his instruc-
tons
LoNDoN, Sept 15-[specal to the New York
Herald The following has been received here:
"BoUILLoN, Sept. 10, 1 p. M.-Sedan has been
placed In state of siege, the Mayor arrested and
the population expelled. The Prussians apprehend
the approach OF Bazsine's army, which is reported
to have escaped from Metz, and is even said to
have reached Carignsn."
LoEnov. Sept. 15.-[Special TO the New York
World. The democratic demonstration on Mon-
day next will be the most formidable ever held in
London. The programme is tull of grand process
sections will be represented. Engfshmen will
march in body 10 join the Italian and French re-
proceed to the official residence of Mr.. Gladstone,
and demand a recognition OF the Republic of
France Speeches will be delivered at var ous
places.
LoNDoE, Sept, 15.-lspscisl to the New York
Times.]-Ihe announcement that Prussia dictated
the terms on which Italy enters Rome creates dis
may. 1t is asked whose turn come next?
Mail Communication with Paris has been stopped,
but the telegraph is still working, the lines bling
under ground for fifteen miles from the city.
That NJ. Thjers' mission TO England is failure
seems to be certain. Prussia viii only treat with
the old Senate and Corps Legisadf and the EN-
press, and this means war to the death for the pro-
visional government will, sooner than ab1icate,
make Paris a heap of ruins.
The occupation of Rome creates even more in
terest here than Paris. The Protestant sentiment
in England is jubilant.
LoNDoN, Sept. 15.-[Special 10 New York Tr-
bune. A correspondent telegraphs from EsCh,
near Luxembourg, day, follows
There has been no ghting at Metz since Septem-
Der 2, except two hours bombardment on the 18Th.
the asp aBa ss 7
closed in much nearer the walls during the past
week. chiefly on the east and south sides. Some now
Picket firing, which was formerly discouraged by
the German commander, is now encouraged, so as
to prevent Comradeship between the pckets.
The French are anxious 20 approach the Prus-
SLAMS in friendly manner to get victuals and news,
and it is reported from French sources that the
garrison must soon starve.
Great destitution exists among the peasantry.
No grain is left, and even the German wounded
have but the poorest black bread. In the ravagel
districts help for the starving villagers will be
needed soon. An official appeal is being prepared
for publication in England and America
The GauloiS has reason to predict happy results
from the peace negotiations now pending,
The French troops which recently crossed the
Rhine into Baden territory will probably remain
gone to them. Trochu, in his order of the day 10
the National Guard says the result of the review is
very gratifying He feels assured that the defence
of the city will be admirably maintained. Paris is
ready TO sacrifice all in order TO give time to
France to organize for irresistible defence Last
night the Parsians were awakened by a tTemen-
dous cannonading all along the ramparts. Il was
supposed that an attack had been made, and there
was some excitement which, however, was allayed
when the announcement was made that the gun
ners were only practiciDg.
employees alike drilling. Workmen and the
National Guard have made another demonstration
of regard to Washburne and the United States gov
ernment. Lord Lyons the British minister, warns
English residents to leave the city now while they
may The Place de la Concorde is filed with cavalry
and the National Guard. A Prussian discov
cred to-day in a secluded place firing with rifle
one Of the balloons which are being used at outooks
by the military authorities. He was promptly ar
rested. A large number of sharpshooters are en-
camped at Montmartre, in the northern part of this
city: Gustaye Ponrens Fouyiiie and 0hqseap-
Friendly demonstrations have been made By the
consulate, and much enthusiasm was manifested
The Prussians to-day are camped at Croix-aux-
Bois, and other points near the city. At Nogent-
evident that the people intended to fight them +
is reported that many of the large siege guns OF
the Prussians are deeply imbedded in the mud OF
the canal de la Marine. The Germans attempted
to transport their guns by this canal, and the
French suddenly let the water out of it. 1t is said
this will delay the siege considerably. The forts at
Lyons are completed, and many troops are reach
ing there. The gums are all in position. Advlces
sums of money are being subscribed for the ma
tonal defence, and large forces are being raised
American volunteers passed through Tours to-day,
coming to Paris, Gonscripts OF the regular army
PARIS, Sept. 15.Dfspecial to the New York
Herald THE Prussians are advancing in immense
isolated. All the railways have been cut, with the
exception of the lines running west from the forest
of Montmorency. The forest of Bondy is now
burning and other Forests will be destroyed to-
morrow. The gas connections will not be cut for
few days. Trochu has published proclamation
to the troops. Neuily is full of supplies and food
The gates of Paris will be closed tomorrow. There
are now over 100000 pounds of powder in this
destroyed. No French fortress has yet been taken:
Paris is grateful for American sympathy, and all
classes are resolved to fight to the death.
PARIS, Sept. 12.-[S Special to the New York Sun. l.
The news of the American offer of mediation has
been received with great gratitude, but General
20 sefvss sSatiopp and Sabt Ne ssi1 if Ss
French Republic conquers alone the freedom of the
soil, it will not only be consolidation forever of
republican institutions in France, but all over the
world. Death or victory! There must be no other
end.
and strange to say the only weak elements are Off
GERS coming in from McMahon's army, who having
been towards or themselves betrayed and routed,
failed" Some officers of the Garde Mobile wealthy
"petits creves" of the Emperor, are in the same
@ but the tine BSBPes tns sa eSUe are
fight, and ten times better than the army. The
amount of material and men accumulated here is
really frightful. Certainly 500 900 men are now
under arms here. General Cluseret has been unani'
mously elected by twenty ACCOMPLISHMENTS of Paris,
with FlonTens and Shniller, as Central COM
mttee of War.
MUNDRLsHEIM, near Strasburg, Sept. 15-The
besegers completed their third parallel before
Strasburg on Tuesday, and for forty-eght hours a
preaching battery has maintained a constant fire
with telling effect. The Republic has been declared
in Strasburg detachment of General Keller's
command dispersed a force OF French ritemen near
Colmar on Wednesday.
PARIS, Sept. 15-[Special to the New York Tri-
bune. The GdulOiS affirms that the British gov
ernment has sent another letter to the King OF
Prussia demanding peace, and asking upon what
conditions Prussia would sign and where they
could have peace concluded, and also informing
him that the basis that would be agreed upon by
the neutral powers would be the integrity Of French