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The New York herald., 1870-08-23

The iSiecge of yesterday said :-"Paris is
dispelling illusions. 1t is certain we must
accept siege" The reported strategical
movements which Marshal MacMahon is per-
forming preliminary to an action which
Marshal Bazaine, at last supplied with food
and ammunition, is prepared to sustain, may
result in completely changing the adverse tide
of fortune that has threate ned to overwhelm
the French armies. Paris may thus be spared
the trials and horrors of siege. But the
noble appeal of General Trochu to the
strongest possible source of resistance against
invasion, that is to the moral force of the
French nation, must have reused the Parisians
to heroic spirit Of endurance and effort, at
the same time that it indicated the possible
necessity of defending Paris. By issuing that
appeal General Trochu made the first essen
tial preparation for siege. He has doubt
less neglected no material preparation for
such contingency. Yesterday the clearing
away of the parts of the Bois de Boulogne,
near the city wall began; the fortifca
tions of Paris have been strengthened
city may be closed at any moment by
drawbridges ample supplies of arms and
ammunition have been provided; Paris has
been victualled for six months at least, and
vast quantities of all kinds of provisions have
been brought in free Of duty during the last
few weeks. The recommendation of the Paris
journals that private families should lay in q
stock of salt meat, fish, -four, preserved vege-
tables, potatoes and pulse, has been wisely
needed. Special correspondents Of English
papers to the contrary notwithstanding, there
is but little risk of starvation even during q
longer siege than the most determined pessi-
mists can anticipate, if there is to be any siege
at all. Nevertheless the anxieties Of the Paris
population in view OF the possibility Of a. siege
are naturally intense. They must be shared,
moreover, by the relatives and friends OF the
English and American families which still re
main in Paris. Many of these families, but
by no means all, have already hurried away
to Switzerland or to England, and each steamer
which arrives at this port brings home some
members Of the large American colony whict
has so long found a delightful home in Paris
| A considerable number Of American boy
and girls and medical students, and no
~ few American families. are. stil
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AllsesO MlsAppaopMA1loH Of MONEY.

Arthur r. Skinner was arrested yesterday by de-
tectve videto, the charge OF having pockete,f
$12s, which he drew on check OF the Tanners
Bank of Catskill. belonging to Mrs. Sarah Snow. at
the corner Of Fulton and Pineapple streets. About
a week since Skinner was arrested at the instance
OF Vega Co.,, tobacco dealers In Pearl and Cedar
streets, New York. who had employed him as book.
Keeper and who charged him with false representa-
tions, &c. skinner, however, was discharged IN
New York. Vega Co. having withdrawn their
c0mplAiut whereup0n Chief Campbell, OF brooklyn.
ordered detective vdeto TO rearrest him ON inc
charge preferred Dy Mrs. Snow, which was done
yesterday as stated above. After the arrest Mrs.
SNOW called on the Chief and expressed desire Ia
withdraw the charge made by her. inasmuoh "a
eighty dollars OF her money had been returned; but
when informed that this wAs compoun0ing felony
appear against sk'nnsrto-day In Justice BuOkley'a
The New York herald., 1870-08-23
TRIPLE SHEET.
CONTENTS OF TO.DAY,S HERALD,

[AG1.
1-Adyertisements.
3-AdvertIsements.
J-The Dcfcnces OF Paris: Sketches OF their Origin
and History; Description OF the Outer and Inner
Works; Number ofGuns Mounted and Strength
or the Garrison; Probability OF the City Being
Injured by shel!s.-Long Branch; President
Bridge. M 0'''"' '''''-'AN D"'
August 1s; Prnssian Report Of a Sharp Action
at Bitche; General steinmetZ's Account OF
Saarbruck; MacMahon's Defeat IN the Battle
OF Feschwiller; Terrible Havoc by Prussian
Artlllery and Cavalry; Ireland Agitated by
J-Mormonism: Does the Bible Sanction Poly.
gamy? Second Day OF the Great Discussion
Between DIR. Newman and OrsOn Pratt; The
Female Saints Becoming More and More Inter-
ested; Text Of the Argument of the Champions
of Many Wives and One Wife.
6-EdiLOrlals Leading Article ON the War in Eu-
rope, What is to be the end OF ofit2-Amusement
y-The War: special kilograms to the New YORK
Herald; Progress OF the Siege OF Strasbourg
Heroic Action Of the French at the Fortress;
The Crown Prince About TO Sweep on
Paris; Forty Thousand Prussians Killed and
Wounded In Recent Battles; Marshal Bazaine
.'Holds All His Positions" MacMahon March.
ing to Support Bazaine: Paris Quiet, but a
RiOtOus Reaction Dreaded; French Naval
Demonstrations in the Baltic; Revolutionary
Agitation IN Prussian Poland; Prince NapO-
Icons MISSION to Italy: Active Mediation OF
the Neutrals Expected-BusinesS Notices.
S-Neutrality Proclamation by President Grant;
the Provisions OF the Neutrality Act Must be
obs rved; Prussia Exempts from Seizure Pri-
vate Property at Sea; France Adheres to the
Declaration OF the Paris Congress-The Nathan
Murder-The Cold Spring Murder-An I'm
happy Wife-New York City and Brooklyn
Courts-Brookyn Board OF Aldermen-The
National Game-Personal Inteugence-The Al
legged Cuban Transport-Fire at Passaic, n:
J.-Political Notes and Comments-Army and
Navy Observation-Disclosures Policemen
New York City News-The Berlin, N. j., Muir
der-Attempt to Assassinate
o-The Norwalk: Testimony OF the Captain and
Mate 6f the Schooner Lady Ellen-Rough
Times in Acknowledging Place Notes
Will They be Punished s-BroOklyn City News
Real Estate Transfers-F1nancial and Com
mercial Observation-Disclosures and Deaths
1O-Telegraphlc News from All Parts OF the
world-National Labor Gongress|zAmuse-
News from Washington-Picnician Wh!skey-
Jersey Yachting-Kings County Politics
Scarcity OF Water IN New Raven
The COored State COnvention-Arrival Of
Archbishop McClOskey from Rome-A Period
OF BlOod-The Bogus Telegram from Troy
Shipping Observation-Disclosures
H1-The North Carolina Anarchy-FlO0d and Pro.
bable Loss OF observation-disclosures.
1Q-AdvertSements.
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special History of tho War by Mail.
The arrival of the French mail steamship
Pereire at this port yesterday, after her extra
ordinarily rapid passage, with the mail details
to hand by the Cunsrd steamship Scotia,
enable us to continue our special history of the
progress of the war in Europe to the 14th of
August The compilation of news which we
publish to-day is both useful and instructive.
1t reports the appearance of the first symptoms
of that commercial arrangement which is
almost certain to follow from the shock
caused by the existence Of this terrible
military convulsion between two such
Powers as France and Prussia. The
increasing alarm Of the great neutrals is also
noted. England's guarantee engagements for
the preservation of Belgian neutrality were
regarded by large part Of the British people
as being advised in moment Of unhealthy
diplomatic haste, and Of being, in conse-
quence, of rather serious import under ex-
listing political circumstances. From the
Prussian army we have report Of the sharp
The New York herald., 1870-08-23

THE GREAT ACHIEVEMENTS OF NAPOLEON
THE THIRD.-First, the re-establishment OF the
Napoleonc empire in France; second, the
saving Of 'the sick man" Of Turkey from the
Russian bear; third, the establishment and
union Of Italy; fourth, the establishment,
through his diplomacy with Count Bismarck,
Of the North German Confederation; fifth, the
union of all the German States against him
IN war, the collapse of the Napoleonic en-
miro and the creation of great German en-
miro a tho arbiter Of Europe In place Of
Francs.
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provided that property be not contraband OF
war.
In conclusion the President warns all per-
sons within the jurisdiction of the United
States against taking part, directly or indi-
rectly, in the war, and enjoins them to remain
at peace with each of the belligerents, as well
as to observe strict and an impartial neu-
tralty, telling our citizens at the same time
that If they violate the laws and this neu-
trality they can expect no redress from the
government II will be seen by this that our
neutrality law is very strict. Should any Of
our citizens violate ii in the present war they
need not expect protection or redress.
General Grant gives them timely warning.
We have seen in the case of Cuba what has
been the fate of Americans there, even when
not engaged in the war or in aiding the bellige
rents. Our government is not so ready to
protect Americans abroad even when not in
the wrong, and it will certainly not shield
those who violate the laws
The New York herald., 1870-08-23

THE FRENCH MAIL STEAMSHIP PEREIRE,
which left Brest on the 18th of August, at four
o'clock in the afternoon, arrived at this port at
an early hour yesterday morning Run across
in eight days and about eleven hours, the
quickest time on record! A splendid service
at any time, but particularly so in terrible war
times, when the public watches with such
anxiety for the HERALD European special war
correspondence by mail.
The New York herald., 1870-08-23

NOTWITHSTANDING THE VICTORIES OVER THE
FRENCH there are multitudes of sorrowing
hearts among the Germans in this city, and,
indeed, all over the country. In the glowing
flush OF victory we are all apt to be unmind-
full of the woful sacrifices by which it is fire.
uuently obtained.
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The Attitude Of Observation-Disclosures Bal
wark Of Pence.
Brave little Switzerland, among her noun
tain fastnesses does much by her bold atti-
tude to circumscribe the war in space and limit
it in time. Belgium maintaining her neutrality
equally determined ON the south, have COM
PEELED the German armies to enter France by
comparatively narrow gateway on the Rhine
frontier, as they would have narrowed the
operations of the French hosts had the latter
won the move and invaded Germany. This is
already most salutary influence and rest
ing point for the hopes Of all true men that so
terrible conflict shall be brought to speedy
termination.
Switzerland has been repeatedly invaded by
Austrian, Prussian, Russian and French
armies, and in the days Of the First Napo-
leonic empire nearly lost her independence
but the old Helvetic spirit was inextinguish-
able, and she rose triumphant and secure at
last. However, she had sore trial in the
S0nderbund war of 1846-47, followed by the
joint note of Austria, Prussia and France
menacing her in lS48; but the successes OF
General Dufour against the seeding cantOns
and the revolution of 1913 rescued her.
Since then she has been wary and reasonably
distrustful, and now, Notwithstanding the
assurances of both belligerent Powers, she
has called out an effective force of $4,000 men
splendidly drilled, armed aud equipped, and
has ranged them along her frontiers.
Our latest dispatches inform us that the
Germans have thrown bridge across the
Rhine, close to Basle in Swiss territory
and above Miilhausen, in France. This is
in menacing proximity to the Swiss frontier,
and the troops of the republic are on the
alert. Should there be the slightest invasion
of her territory the old Helvetian republic
will repel it, as she has ever done, when
threatened by outside aggression. All praise
to her proud spirit and to the important
influence that this decided attitude is exerting
to hasten the now early and inevitable peace
which less virile and positive policy might
have long postponed by leaving the open and
level Swiss territory on the Rhine free to the
advance and retreat Of the contending armies.
Combining prudence with courage, the repub-
lie of William Tell retains position as proud
and independent as the Lammergeyer in his
eyrie among the inaccessible SUBMITS of the
Alps.
The New York herald., 1870-08-23
THE herald CORPS OF EUROPEAN war
CORRESPONDENTS.

We have special correspondents moving
with each division Of the opposing forces of
France and Prussia, and news agencies in the
principal capitals--London, Paris, Berlin. Ma
drid, Vienna and Florence-so that nothing
Of an important news character escapes our
vigilant representatives
Our news agencies in the principal cities Of
Europe, and our system of travelling corre-
spondents, have been long established, fact
the readers Of the HERALD have no doubt long
since become familiar with, and as our letters
from all parts of the Eastern Hemisphere for
years past have fully proven.
We do not pretend that our comments upon
the war, or that our opinions upon the proba-
BILE success of either belligerent in contem-
plated movements come by the cable. Our
only aim is to give to the public the fullest,
the most reliable, and the most authentic
record of facts as they occur in the grand
operations of the contending armies.
The New York herald., 1870-08-23

fighting which took place at Bitche General
Steinmetz's brief but Ineligible statement OF
the Prussian victory at Saarbruck is also given.
Bismarck was watchful, anxious and on the
alert. The Prussian Premier's remark az to the
probable value of General Turr's services to the
King is exceedingly characteristic of the man.
MacMahon was evidently surprised by the
Germans at Haguenau, and suffered heavily for
his want OF vigilance. When the battle of
Haguenau opened a large force of the French
Tnrcos were engaged in bathing in a river
near by. They were forced to rush into
action In perfectly nude state, and
even thus performed prodigies of vs!or
before they were moved down by
the grape shot of the Prussan guns. Paris
mad heard bad news for the second time. The
french Cabinet was alarmed. The city surged
toward riot, but the population remained still
patriotic and resolute against invasion. A
Prussian naval monitor was sunk by French
lron-clad In the Baltic. The war debates in
the French Legislature were of a most ami
mated and excited character The French
nation was to be sustained The disturbance
OF the social economies was deeply regretted
Ireland remained French in heart and sympa-
thy Our special writer in Dublin says that
one hundred thousand Irishmen could be had
easily on the island for Napoleon's service if
Queen Victoria would permit such recruit
ment. Our writer gives very clear exposi-
ton in analysis of this condition of Irish feel
ing, stating why it prevails and the direction
in which it tends.
The New York herald., 1870-08-23
ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.

WOODS MUSEUM AND MENAGERIE. Broadway cor
Thtrtieh stPerforma evening
wALLACKs THEATRE, Broadway ana 18th street,
FEITz QUE COUSIN GERMAN.
BOwERY THEATRE, Bowery.- ry.-ocroRooN-SARAH's
YOUNG MAN.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE. corner OF Eighth avenue and
sSd sI-SlTALA-THE NATIONS.
OLYMPIC THEATRE, Broadway.-OrKRA BourrH-
LtrrLE FAUST
BOOTHS THEATRE 2sd ST., between 5th ana 6.n VS.
RIP VAN WNKLK.
EIBLO's GARDEN. Broadway-rur DRAxA or Usprx
THE PALM.
TONY PASTORS OPERA HOUSE. 21I Bowerv-VA
IiE1r NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. oCALIsMs, TO-
THEATRE CoMIouE. sN Brosdwsy.--CoxIo VOCAL.
1ah, MICRO AoTs, &C.
TERRACE GARDEN, Fifty.eighth street and Third ave-
pue.-GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCRRT.
LEEDS ART GALLERIES, sl7 and sls Broadway
ExurBITIOS Of PAINTINGs.
NEW YORK MUSEUM OF ANATOMY. Sis Broadway
0CIENOk Art.
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States.
The Presidents proclamation shows, too,
that by treaty with Prussia the vessels of
war, public or private, of that Power, can
carry freely wheresoever they please the ves-
sells and effects taken from her enemy without
being obliged to pay any duties, charges or
fees to officers Of admiralty, of customs or any
others, and that such prizes shall not be
arrested, searched or put under legal process
when they come to or enter the ports of the
United States, but may be freely carried out
again at any time by their captors to the places
expressed in their commissions. The Prcsi-
dent further says that he has been officially
informed by the Minister Of the North German
Confederation that private property on the
high seas will be exempted from seizure
by the ships of Prussia without regard to
reciprocity. He also says that the French
Minister at Washington has informed him
officially that orders have been given by
the French government that in the con-
duct of the war the commanders of the
French forces on land and on the seas
shall scrupulously observe toward neutral
Powers the rules of international law,
and that they shall strictly adhere to the prin-
cples set forth in the declaration of the Con-
gress of Paris of the 10th Of April, 1856,
which declares that privateering is and
remains abolished; that the neutral flag covers
enemy's goods, with the exception Of CONTRA
band of war that neutral goods, with
the exception of contraband Of war.
are not liable to capture under the
enemys flag, and that blockades in order
to be binding must be effective. The Presi-
dent adds that although the United States
were not aparty to this declaration of 1885,
the French government informs him that
French vessels will not seize enemys property
found on board . vessel Of the United States.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-03
THE G0PTSCHAKOFP DISPArCH.

We publish this morning the text of Prince
GortschakOffs reply to Earl Granville, which
appeared exclusively in a portion of our edi-
ton yesterday. The very full indications Of
its puTpOrt which we had derived from our
correspondents and communicated to our read
ers have deprived this state paper of some. of its
interest, but it will still repay an attentive
perlsal.
The Russian Premier politely declines dis
cussion of the principles involved in the note
of Earl Granville, merely dsclaiming. any in
tention on the part of the Russian Government
to offend OF injure any of the signatory Powers
He assumes that the objection of England was
mainly TO the form of his previous commune
cation, and he justifes that form by referring
to the various unsuccessful efforts that have
been already made TO invite the Great
Powers III conference TO remove causes of
difference threatening the general peace. The
difficulty of a conference is heightened at this
moment by the military crisis, and by the alb
sence Of regular Government in France.
The position of Russia having become intolcr-
able, she took the only means at her command
to notify TO the other Powers that she would no
longer be bound by an arrangement onerous
IN Its restrictions and every day weaker in its
guarantees, and against which the national
sentiment protests. He insists that the abro
CATION of theoretical principle, restoring
to Russia rights of which no great Power
ought to be deprived, constitutes no menace 10
Europe, and should not for a moment inter
rupt the cordial and friendly relations between
Russia and her cO-signers of the Treaty of
Paris
Having, in this courteous yet resoute man
her, insisted upon the retention of the position
assumed in the note of Oct. 10, Prince Gorts-
chakofi avows the entire readiness of the I'm
penaI Government TO come to an agreement
with the other Powers in regard to the Treaty,
TO the general principles of which it still
adheres, and says that the Car is ready to
confirm Its main stipulations, to renew them.
OF modify them, as may seem equitable and
conducive to the repose of the East and the
equilibrium Of Europe.
With courtesy of acquiescence which is al
most sardonic, he says there seems to be no
reason why the Cabinet of London should not,
If it please enter into an explanation with the
signatOHes of the Treaty of 1856 Russia Is
ready for any delibention having for its OBJ
iect the settlement of guarantees of peace in
New-York tribune., 1870-12-03

affair Mr.. Froude discourses like Historian
of the consequences TO be expected irom nnS'y
entrance into quarrel in which neither honor
nor interest is involved. Mr.. Froude argues
that. IN the event of war with Russia Enginnu
NAV expect TO SEQ her commerce nhuo '.o
nrcv of American built Alabamas, ana tnat in
Tho nresent state of feeling in the Uniteu
Stotoa the Washington Government, even II
disposcd. could not prevent the Duih'ng or u
nrivatoers in this country. Prince Gortschakon
il said TO have fallen, misled by his hopes
into the samo confidence. America Is not vn'y
d;snosed To be neutral in the event OF eucli
s,rrcclo hut movement is even now on Ioo'
60 uroo the Government to join in the treaty
ohoIisbinp priyateering Mr.. Carlyle's defense
Of German policy in retaining her ancient
nrovinces and natural frontier meets Win even
sovcrer criticism than the press bestowed on
MN and Froude. 1t is denounced as savage
shr;oL over French humiliation. with logic and
moralitv peculiarly Carlyleish (Which the writer
evidently thought was something very diS,
reuntoble indeed), and dictated by sentimental
and ontiouarian sympathies rather than poiit-
icol and equitable considerations Philosophers
and Historians, too, may laugh at their crlticS !:
tbev have the satisfaction of knowing tnat
public sentiment in England is with them, anu
that tho journalists have overestimaVeo Ell
gIish partiality for Turk and Gan'
New-York tribune., 1870-12-03

-, s.-o.nv 1berc was no secret about It between
ua four At ono time l went 10 their onoe anu
told them members OF tho Common Council were coming
70 arrange about the grant and 10 clear out They ala
co. and arranged IT, sweenys brother got - 10
staten I,and and drunk paid s1OO for 1t 10 Peter H.
swecpy. and no was not satisfied; lie wanted 400.
Ipad Barr seren eight or mine hundred dollars otdWe
cnt times part before ht report part 1iavdrd pdid
him IN checks Barr said he had batter gipe me nott IN
case anything should turn up and he grant did not
PASS he could pay the note. The witness produced tho
checks Think told Swoeny before did II that should
have to buy Barr. Told willard and 5weeny every
amount OF money when and to whom paid. Willard said
he did not want TO know about It, Barr pdned hce'p-
fire hundred dollars Paid Alderman Cornells1Vo-
one q 900 bill and two OF $500 Poid IL at Fronchs Hotel
Paid Alderman Francis OF the Tenth Ward about $500 In
several payments Think plaintiff knew OF the payment
before IL was made Think Sweeny knew OF the payment
TO Cornell. told willard and Sweeny what Cornen
asked he asked $500. Told them 1 had offered
OOO Paid Alderman Bard $780, Ho thon wanted TO bo
LET Off IA he could mako good thing the other side
sweeny pointed out those four ones to secure
syecpy and in some cases willard knew that these men
were to be bought They would make bargain Win uo
TO sell their vote the Same as you woud BUY morse
Gave Assistant Alderman Brastow sl,OOoi he said nc
knew what was going on and he'd be id If no would Mt
have some told plaintiffs before paid the money III
PLAINTIFF Office. sweeny knew was going to bribo
Brastow We sent for BrastOw TO bweeny's Ohce. L
paid j. NJ. sweeny to get - drunk. Aldermen Bouton'
Mabbatt and TAFT had between thom 1t was paid In
the lobby OF the City Hall think both willard ana
sweeny know It am certain told them before paid
the money.
Mr.. Barr WAS placed on the stand and ad-
mitted receiving the money which Pettigrew
swears was paid to him, but declared that IL
was loan for which he gave his note. lie
acknowledged, however, that ho had never
taken up the note and never been asked to
do so.
Now we do not knou that all this testimony
is true. But it was given under oath in our
Superior Court, and Mr.. Pettigrew, the prln-
cipal witness, was wel-known citizen who
has never, to our knowledge been accused OF
perjury. COrrObOrated as it is in many essen
tial particulars, we do not believe there is
well-informed citizen of New-Yolk who will
doubt it. Police Commissioner BOswOrth was
once a Judge of the Superior Court. If he
wants to know whether bis new colleague Is
one of whose compamOnship he has reason to
be proud, let him consult the records of that
tribunal-if Mr.. James NJ. Sweeny, who has
been promoted from the Office of seducer OF
the Common Council to the clerkship OF the
Court, can find them for him.