Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-09-09
Prsgress Of the PrussIsns-FreHch Meas
Ures Of Defence.
FlepubIie Proclaimed Ia ltaIy-cOhduct {
England Toward France Explained.
Great Anxiety In Paris-WaHt Of Prepare.
tIOa fer the cOrfIct-Flight Of
STRANGERS.
FRANCE.

ALLEGED FRIaHTFUL oUTRAGEs OF PRUs-
SIAN soLDIERY.
PABIs. September "a hospital flag,
white, with red cross in the center, has
been placed over the palace of the Tuil-
leries, which, with the gardens attached,
is declared national property. -r-e e.
NJ. Vandal, Director General Of the
post0lice, has gone to Tours on govern
ment BUSINESS es ss==r
The journals have stories OF terrible
crnelties practiced by the advancing Prus-
SLAMS, who, it is said, shoot women on the
roadside.
Terrible reprisals are demanded of the
government.
The French Minister OF the Interior has
issued the following circular 70 the pre-
fects of departments: va
1.-The enemy is advancing on Paris in
three c-Tps d'armee, one of which has
arrived at Soissons. In the department
of Ulisne, the advance guard of the corps
has summoned Faou, which shuts Its
gates and resists.
BLooDY soRTIE FROM sTRAsBoURs.
PARIS. September S.-The French con-
sui at Bouste, telegrsphs to the Govern
ment that the garrison of StrasbouTg
made q successful sortie on Tuesday
night, killing eight or ten thousand
PrDssians and capturing many guns.
The Prussians attempted to cross on the
pontoons between, Port. Juisfs and Port
Austeriitz and were absolutely snnihi-
lated by mitrailleures posted at Port
DerchOes. ss9azaH
PRUssIANs OCCUPYING INTERIOR TOWNS
or FRANCE. ..t
PARIS, September S.-The Prefect OF
Haute Msrne announces to the Ministry
that DiEier has been occupied by the en-
envy. EEs
A force of about 1000 have also appeared
in front of Leon, and a detachment of
about 500 Uhlans was repulsed there by
the Garde Mobile, which occupied the cit
sdel.
Communication between Paris and
Thames Mulhaus has been restored, as
we'll as communication between Paris and
MiEieres.
THE UNITED STATES RECOGNIZES THE
FRENCH REPUBLIC.
PARIS, September Slate yesterday
afternoon Minister Washburne had an
Interview with Jules Favre, at which he
announced that the American Govern
ment had recognized the sister Republic
of France. Favrs was much moved,
and, grasping Washburne by the hand,
exclaimed, 81 receive the notification with
gratitude and profound emotion"
IL is reported that Louis Blanc, Ledru
RoIlin and Dufraesse viii be appointed
ambassadors to London, Washington and
Vienna, respectively.
HOPEFUL NEWS FROM PARIS.
PARIS, September s.-Every French
srmory is now overtasked, making and re-
pairing arms, those on hand being gener-
ally worthless.
Not single French flag was captured
at Sedan. One of the officers burned
every flag before the capitulation was
completed.
The Journal de Paris says that all the
thesters have been closed.
The Prussisns were expected to appear
before the walls on Friday.
Many soldiers who escaped from Sedan
are arriving here.
Some batteries sofmitrailleurs and a body
of cavalry passed through the streets to-
day.
Jules Fsvre has received the adhesion
of the entire Paris press.
The Bourse is decidedly firm. The last
price of rentes was 5Sf 4Oe. -.a j
wAsHBURNE COMES To THE SURFACE IN
sol PARIS.
PARIs, September s.--A new corps,
called Guardians of the Peace, has been
organized here.
I'hs oficiaI journal of the Republic
prints letter from Washburne, the Amer
lean Minister, declaring himself author
1ZoQ 10 F6cOGulL9 EDe
and offer her the concentrations of the
American Government and people, who
hear with enthusiasm the proclsmatiOn
of the Republic unattended by bloodshed,
and offer every sympathy with the great
movement which is big with results and
happy for France and mankind. The
letter, after recalling the traditional
friendships between the two countries,
closes with congratulations on the choice
,F mi ao EoraiUu Aiufafar
Jules Favre desired all those employed
in the foreign office, who were called, 70
pay their respects 20 the new Minister.
Favre made a short speech, thanking
them for the kindness they expressed to-
ward him. He would make no changes
in the officers at present, rs those accus-
toned to the business were much needed.
He demanded their vote in assistance Of
our national needs.
Yesterday the foreign Ambassadors had
q meeting with eight Ministers.
To-day General Yirney appeared before
the Ministers and furnished an explana-
ton Of his late march towsrd Paris. he
affirmed that he was closely pushed by
the advance of the Prnssians during the
whole march.
Ths Committee of Defense meet perma-
nently.
Nearly all the Deputies, and msjority
of the Corps Legislatif have left Paris.
Gambetta, Minister of Interior, has is
sued circular to the Projects of Depart
ments, bidding them to think only OF the
war, and of the restoration Of calmness
and securiiy. which are now alone pro-
ductive of strength. Postpone every
thought, says Gsmbetts, except that of
national defense.
The official Journal says no new loan Is
contemplated.
Paris Is prOvisioned for two months for
2, ,0O0 600 men. E