The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-12
TEE GREAT SIEGE.
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Paris as It Exists Within the
Prussian Environment.
How the People Live, Move and
Have Their Being.
Socialism, Love, Symptoms Of Starvation uRd
Plans Of Getting Out.
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CENSUS OF THE CITY POPULATION
The Prussian Position Outside and Life
In the German Camp.

The PrUssian Position Outside and Lif
in the German Camp.
By the European mall at this port we have tn
following series or special letters from Parls-for
warded from the city by balloon mail to Tours-
which come in very interesting illustration Of The
social condition 1t exists the besieged CITY, as
also OF the military prospects OF the Prussan
besiegers, the latter communication having been
dated by special HERALD writer at Meudon and
tho headquarters Of the Prussian armies.
That Volatile Girl Called "Paris"-Her Rest
less Sensuality-A Relic Of the Empire
Hostility of a French Countess to Demo-
crncy-An Odd Adveniure-IHust imperialism
be Restored S-Boaux.
PARIS, Oct. 10, 1870.
Parts should be pitied, not punished. She Is like
beautiful grl-one Of nne figure, superb bust, ex.
quisite teeth and languid expression-Paris has
been petted to death. She has been the darling of
Europe aud America and both continents have
battered her until the head OF Paris has been com.
pletely reversed. AL the world came to see Paris,
to admire her. Is It, then. strange that her vanity
should exceed her rea5onS Then there remains
more TO be told-Parls became immoral She justi.
fled her immortality she increased and multiplied II.
She signed for revelry ana Sc: her heart upon the
widest pleasures. Now who comes to Parish
The cold. phlegmatic, philosophical German
comes and enclrcles Paris about her waist
with the strong arm, not Of adulatlon, but OF
retribution. AS the grip tlghtens Paris becomes
black In the face aud gloomy In the heart; but she
does not lose her anguor; she does no: forget her
indulgence she does not Yield up those sweet NOR
sells Of her fancy, which have been the terror OF
bold eccesiasticism. She Is gay still, and she yet
says, II am the flower OF the earth" Paris has been
loved and adored, not SO much for herself for the
profits she Yields to her exhibitors. Giddy and light
hearted, sine has typtfed her nationality until every
says. by common consent, and quote 1t for the
ten thousand and eighty seventh time, ''France is
Paris Paris is the Boulevard des Italicns''-sIg-
nificant Of the necessities Of men and the weak
nesses OF women, II this be SO.
The siege has not altered Paris True 1t has mace
her downcast regretfu, passive, but her enemInate
ackeness remains; her rash, impulsive selfconf-
dent nature has not been stunned, though the
Prussan still tlghteus about her waist and sine
lies PROSTATE, succored only by ner internal nu-
triton. She still parts her lips to the kiss Of her
idoatrous men. She still holds her arms to the
embrace OF her devoted gallant. She still laughs
archly. sighs systematically, regrets nesltatingly
reproacnes ardently and sips uriously. Poor Paris
she attractive and ], too, still worship at her
shrine; but III fit OF jealousy she provoked for.
mer lover Prussia and he stands In the attitude
OF revenge. I would be the defender OF Paris,
for 10 me she has been more than O
pleasant hour, more than bewilderng scene. But
Paris Is femnne; Prussia is masculine; Paris play
ful. deceitful girl; Prussia strong, determined
man. We who are the lovers OF Paris, have ex-
peced chlyairous princes OF Europe to assist to
defend her; but, it seems they say she Is not VIZ
tuous and they should not be generous. Who knows
but what Paris may not rise to the imperial courage
OF Joan OF Are9 VINO knows but that she may Grip
ple that arm which enc1rcles her waist? Who knows
that she may declare and maintain, 81 have beea
weak ana foolish; can also be brave and earnest"
so leave this coming woman to that world which
has battered and caressed her. assuring all that
she Is not yet imbecie from indulgence, or power.
less by years OF SIM
A FEMALE RELIC OF THE EMPIRE.
Twas walking yesterday morning down the Boule-
ward Malesherbes, one OF the finest highways Of
Paris IL was eleven O'Clock, and the day was
most beautiful, SOFT balmy, sunny and sweet.
had just breakiasted, and under the stimulating IL
luences OF the ia / was extremely at lay ease 4
carriage rolled down over the watefed aspnalt road
way, containing LADY apparently twenty .lye year!
dtsftsg,te. imagined she was an old acquaintance,
but was not sure But ventured to lift my hat and
incline my body with molesy unknown since the
hazard, though knew that adversely and the siege
OF Paris had destroyed many OF the co,d Iormai.tes
OF society," and that possibly 1t might be ans Wered
whether or net, and SO on. The carriage drew up
abreast and as The lady noted my sautation she re-
spOn,led with a graceful nod and soon, to my won
der the carriage was stepped by her order. and she
motoned me to the vacan! place BESIDE her, giyine
t,tv az once saw mad mistaken; that her position
evident AT glance, was something nlSr.
"YoaS etes American ~ she said pleasantly.
Ireped Automatically.
you are very impudent,- she continued, In goot
English ard somew WHAT nonchelantly
l. OF course, male all due apologies, referred t.
the necessity OF being Oil good terms with ever.
one and then alluded to siDgular meeting, to 81
happy and az to fpf rope ha We,
time the carriage had turned up the avenue Fried
land and sped on towards the avenue pImperatrice
our conversation continued in o pleasant 1ow anc
presently ran into the leaping streamlet Of tht
hour-tie siege OF Paris. Then she became grave
serious and nightempered S96hi1g satisfied neI !,
this way she talked till the carriage drew up before
an imposing mansion near the avenue rImperatrice,
which shall not further locaisze. she invited Inc
elegant saloon in the cat,esoi Hitherto there had
been no exchange OF cards, names or identities.
begged her to accept my card. she took it.
S1na am.n said sne' slightly col0ring 'ls Com
ILowed; but not 20 much to her quality as to he
beauty sometimes simple and engaging, ut othe
moments austere but unctuous: iexpressed my SUI
such distinction, whose name beard and reau OF /
connection with the most influential circles OF Eu
rope. She requested me to make myself perfectly
auJNtt because she had singular purpose 10 invlt
ing me to her house She excused herself for FEY
moments, and presently returned. having thrown o
her riding garments She appeared IN 2 rich blac
silk dress, elaborately brocaded, cut with Pomps
very height Of her beauty, full In outline, yet
every movement graceful and fascinating. At he
solicitation followed her, and we entered anothe
saloon furnished in scarlet and satin, where chee
ful fire was burning In the CRATE; the apartme s
didiy executed portrait OF the Empress Eugeni
hung upon the southern wall, while opposite was
picture OF the lamehted Marie Antolnette. Statt
cites and park scenes were disposed somewhat IL
congru0usIy about the room. took cushlone
char. She apologized for the general se1aotdnce Q
the house, stating that It was III time OF war.
80 you are an Americana
"Uerlainly."
"And you are an admirer OF this repubic-this re
public OF Jules Favre aud RochefOrt2D she demand