The New York herald., 1870-09-08

of the war with Prussia radical republican agents
were constantly at work employed In the endeavor
TO shake the confidence OF the French army both In
It's generals and the Emperor anu thus destroy the
discipline ana esprit OF The soldiers. The Duke at
tributes the defeat OF the French troops and their
loss Of the great battles which took place with the
Germans to this cause mainly.
In reply to question as to whether he thought
that the foreign governments and crowns would
recognize the French republic, the Duke said that
he did not see how they could do So for the reason
il no other, that tomorrow, or at any moment.
another "batoh OF me .nav rise up IN Paris and de-
clare themselves the provisional government OF the
French nation, assume power against the arst
'batch," and thus involve Paris, at least In civil
CONFUSION and blood. Indeed, he regards such
result as being more than probable II the French
army puts tortn Its hands for power. The lowest
classes Of the people are the first now. They have
placed themselves in the front: But let reverse
come or let the Appearance OF the Prussans before
Paris 90 announced, and there would most probably
be signal for the overthrow Of this selicOnsttuted
inisry and the creation Of still another one, with
o new lot or "batch'' Of leaders.
The Duke expressed his confidence in the ability
OF General Trochu but stated his fear that Trochu
will not be allowed to have his own way accord
ing TO his better judgment.
The Duke said that believes himself that France
is fully able to vindicate her honor at oil points, and
that she has strength sufficient to expel the Prus-
SLAMS from her soil.
NAPoLEoN's DYNASTY.
The Duke declined to express any opinion respect
ing the future government or fate Of Napoleon, or
to the future Of the Bonaparte dynasty but he is
evidently completely convinced that the new repub-
ic Of France viii enjoyonly brief period Of exist
ence.
ENGLAND's RECOGNITION OF TIE REPUBLIC
Duke de Gramm0nt had q lengthy interview
with the Right Honorable the Premier Gladstone
and Earl Granville her Majestys Secretary Of State,
to-day.
There is reason to believe, just now. tnat the an
nouncement OF the recognition OF the French republic
by England was premature, and that the frst in
strucylOns which were despatched to Lord Lyons
to the effect that he should recognize the actual
or de JactO authorities in Paris under the very pecu
liar circumstances which then existed there, but
that he should at the same time rerrain, as far as
possible, from making o formal recognition OF the
new government by offical proceedings
PEACE.
There Is good reason to believe that the English
government, In conjunction with the otner neutral
Powers Of the Ola World Is about to make an
earnest appeal to Prussia asking the King to con-
clude peace with France
the following Is given as the basis OF terms recon-
/. mended by England Tor peace treaty.
Mrstly-That the national territory Of France be
Seoondlv-The payment by France to Germany Of
ai me % expenses @ OF tns war
FOurtMy- The destruction OF all the forts Of
France which E. threaten the German m frontier .
and Lorraine to Germany.
1t is believed here that these terms are acceptable
to France.
1t is rumored in the city that Louis Blanc will re-
turn to England as Ambassador OF France.
The rioters OF the Boulevard de Ia vilette, Paris,
sentenced to death and imprisonment, have been
released by the new government.
RoyaIty-Peace RumOrs and a French
Exodus.
LONDON, Sept. 7. 1870.
The Times today IN Its city article, commenting
the prostration OF business and the unsteadiness
the marke: for securities says the price Of federal
bonds depends on the success OF the Prussians,
which, 1t seems is now assured.
The Times writer hopes the French republic will
not persist In vain struggle but seek peace and the
leisure to constitute ITSELF
The Times to-day has several bitter articles
on the absence and apathy Of the Queen and
Princes, "who are Devastating while Europe ia
shaken to its foundation. The Ministry with their
herculean efforts, have succeeded in restraining
Great Britain from hurting her vast energies into
the contest. This summarizes the conduct Of Eng
land at the supreme CRISIS Of Europe"
According to the London Neacs there is hegira
OF French refugees "red" and "part-colored," from
London
A correspondent Of the London Neacs noticed be-
fore the late events q rigorous soldership In the
German camp and an utter dssoluteness, i'm
patience, fatgne and absence Of all interest at
Paris.
The different German States IN dertake to provide
for 1000 French prisoners at the rate Of one 10
every 500 Of the population.
This is done at the instance Of the Prussan gov.
ernment Prussia, indeed, demands the discharge
Of such duty In accordance with the war articles
clauses Of the North German Confederation consti.
tuition.
The sharp remarks which have been published In
the editorial columns OF the London Times on the
subject Of the absence OF the court from the me-
tropolis have had the effect to bring the members Of
the Cabinet back to London, and there is reason to
believe that England Will soon take action to stop
the war;
correspondent at Luxembourg writes that the
garrison Of Metz Is starving, and that beef is two
dollars pound within the fortress.
The Manchester Examiner states that 2S7 900 men
are available for the defence Of Paris.
SOUTH GERMANY.
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