Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-09-11
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Uneasiness of Property Holders in
Paris-The Prussian Main Body no
Nearer than Rheims-The Repub-
Tic Wants Peace-The Provinces for
War. .-.-|. 'II $50
PARIS, Sept. "A special dispatch to
the New York World says:
There is much alarm among the hold
ei of property in Paris as to the posi-
BILE disorder in case of siege. The atti-
tude of the lower classes is thought to be
very threatening. Nevertheless, the pre-
parations of Gen. Trochu for a siege go
on with most unremitting activity. En-
ormous supplies of ammunition have
been received and distributed to the va
rious fortresses within the past week.
The forts at st. Denis, Rominville and
Aube Villiers are thoroughly equipped,
and 1t is said the Notifications of the cap
ital are entirely ready for three months
defense.
There is no accurate information as to
the position of the German advance.
Reports are hourly brought in, but most
of them are obviously based on the ap-
pearance of mere scouting parties of
foragers or cavalry scouts along the line
of the great railways. There is ground
for believing that the enemy, in force,
have not even reached Rheims up to this
time; still the Impression here, and even
among soldiers is, that the Prussians will
be in sight of Paris by Sunday morning
next
We are enabled to inform you, by
authority, that in an interview yesterday,
held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
NJ. Jules Favre, assured Lord Lyons that
the Republic did not inherit the wars of
the Empire, and that the Provisional Gov
eminent would very gladly conclude peace
as soon as possible on any terms not sbso-
solutely dangerous and dishonorable to
France. Favre asked his Lordship If the
English Cabinet would interfere and sug-
gest terms of peace to be offered by Prussia,
such as he could be assured that France
would accept. Lord Lyons replied that
though England would be delighted to
help to bring the war to an end, he had
no authority to say that she would under
take 10 suggest the terms of peace of
either combsttant. Favre then said it
would be impossible for France to make
any such suggestions, and the interview
was brought to close. There is but one
sentiment apparently reigning throughout
the Provinces of France. From all quar-
ters the cry of war comes up and through.
out France the people are organizing for
a protracted and national conflict.
The Republic Cannot Assent TO Dis
memberment-Russ Takes Same
Vtew-A Possible European CoaII-
tiOn against Prussia.
PARIS, Sept. 10.-A deputation of
nearly five hundred persons went in a
body to thank the American Minister for
the prompt recognition of the Republic
by the Republic of the United States.
The American Minister thanked the popu-
lstiOn for their cordial applause, and said
that America was most anxious for the
success of republican institutions in
France and throughout Europe
The Worlds London correspondent
telegraphs that it is the impression here
in high official circles that France will ac-
cept any terms short of dismemberment
of her territory, in refusing which, she is
Republican Government will consent to
pay large indemnity, to dismantle from
tier fortresses, and largely to reduce the
standing army. More than this l am as
sured is, in highest quarters will not
for a moment be conceded. If Prussia
should insist on the cession of Alsace and
Lorraine or even Metz and Strasbourg,
the war will assume a new and most ter
rible character.
The general feeling in London is that
Germany has military right to demand
the expenses of the war, with reasonable
guarantees for her future security, but
that she has no right to attempt to degrade
aud humiliate France. 1t is quite certain
that if she attempts to do this, she will be
met by one of the most formidable Euro
pean coalitions ever formed, and that no
man can predict the result of the conflict.
The Republic Going TO TOurs-Stras-
bourg Well ProvisiOned-GunbO
i'm the River Seine-Prussfan Cav
airy Reach Versailles.
PARIS, Sept 10.-It is certain that the
Ministers of Finance, War and Foreign
Affairs will go to Tours at once.
Gsmbetta, the Minister of Interior, will
remain here, but will send delegate to
Tours. 1t is believed, even if communi-
cations are cut, that matters have been so
arranged that the authorities will manage
to correspond between Tours and Paris
The Diplomatic Corps will go to Tours
to-day.
Last evening a number of fine houses
in the vicinity of the city vere deztroved
by fire by order of the authorities.
The Secretary General of the Bank of
France says the crown jewels are not
there. The government authorities took
care to have them deposited in a safe place
outside the city.
Jewellers here have ceased to display
their valuable goods in show windows.
The greater part of such have been sent
to place of safety.
A letter received from Strasbourg says
the condition of the city is much better
than supposed. The garrison has plenty
of ammunition and food for two months.
Some formidable gunboats are around
here from Toulou. They are iron-clad,
draw but little water, and are heavily
armed. They are to be used in the Seine
by order of the military authorities.
A train way is being constructed around
the city inside of the Notifications to fs-
cilitate the removal of forces, etc.
Large numbers of cavalry have reached