The Portland daily press., 1870-08-16

cannon on the walls Of Paris Is rronousced
false by the minister of war, who authorizes
the statement that the Notifications are in ex-
cellent order.
Two Prussian spies have been arrested in
Toulon, one taken in the act OF examining the
vessels of war;
Prince Napoleon is reported to be at Flor
ence.
The Orleans princes have as yet received no
reply from the Emperor to the tender of their
services to the French army.
Lyons has been put in a state of defence.
The Senate has unanimously adopted the
financial bills which originated in the Corps
Iegisatif.
The Gaulois says Drouyn L'Huys has been
offered by the Empress regent the post of Am
bassador at Vienna.
A council of ministers was held at the Tuil-
leries this morning at which the Empress pre-
sided.
The Constitutional in brief report of the
proceedings in the Corps Legislatif yesterday
says: Two useful projects of law were voted
on, but most of the session was spent in ad-
dressing needless questions to the ministry and
tutiOuel adds: Sometimes the Chambers gives
proofs of unity and patriotism and at others Of
the reverse. The present situation exacts
sacrifices from ALL Let the deputies set aside
their preju0icies however legitimate they may
b.. The action of the Chambers should give
fresh strength to the nation. Surely none wish
to increase its dangers. We must avoid any
thing likely to raise the hopes Of the enemy"
Some newspapers here assert that the Prus-
SLAMS make the country people march in front
OF theii advancing lines so that the French
troops may be forced to fire upon their country
men when they attack the enemy.
EVACUATION OF NANCY
PARIS, Aug. 15,-Evening The Corps Leg
islatif is not in session to-day. 1t adjourned
antil tomorrow in honor of the Emperor's
fete day
The nj wspapels explain that Nancy was
given up to the Prussians because it was an
open city and the French troops retired to
Toul, which being fortified place gave them
a better chance to resist the Prussian advance
Pfalseburg, one of the frontier towns, still
holds out, Prussians reports TO the contrary
Notwithstanding. Arrivals from Metz report
that the Prussians place administrative Off
cials in every French village captured Par
ties have been brought before the council of
war at Marseilles for circulating false news.
TIE PARIS RIOTERS.
All the evening journals of Paris insist on
the speedy punishment of rioters of the Boule-
ward Villette. Public evaporation over the af-
iair IS intense. Police in making arrests were
assisted by citizens.
FRENCH VIEW OF THE BATTLE,
LIE Kemps says the purpose of the last
movement of the French forces is evident The
Prussians numerically were superior and
wanted TO interfere between our troops and
their supplies. This is shown by the move.
ments of the French, who 'repulsed the attack
intended to prevent their crossing the Mosellf.
Our forces VIII now take up strong position
and prepare for great battle, which is ardent
ly wanted by the entire army. Public conf
dence here as to the result of pitched battle
is very great.
DISTURBANCES IN MARsEILLEs AND LYONS.
LONDON, Aug. 15.-[Special to N. Y. Her
aid. I.-Dsturances of serious character have
occurred to-day in Marseilles I'd Lyons
crowds collected in the streets shouting, ga
bas lEmpereur." Three persons were killed,
"A great deal OF rebellous feeling is manifest
ed, and fears are entertained of trouble TO-
day.
To-day the German troops hold Pont a-Mou-
son.
THE RETREAT FROM METZ
LONDON, Aug. Is The Prussians have ar
rived at Veyneul, a few miles from Metz. and
are swarming up the MoseIe. The French
blew up two bridges at Veyueul to check the
rapid advance of the Ger mans
FROM CHAIONS.
"A Special correspondent writes from
Chalois on Friday that all except military
railway trains have been stopped. Gen. Cam
robert is back from Paris and gone to Metz, fol-
lowing his corps. Houssays and myself were
followed all through the town to-day by mob
who suspected us being spies The authorities
will neither molest or protect as. Mob law
prevails and anybody in a blouse does what he
likes. Military trains, encumbered with enor-
nous quantities of officers baggage, and sup
ply trains are delayed.
THE EMPEROR AND THE SOLDIERS.
Three trains arrived from Metz filled with
the Emperor's personal outfits, consisting OF
carriages, beds, sofas and other luxuries; the
soldiers in the meantime are on half rations.
HOSTILITY TO THE EMPEROR
Our correspondent at Paris. says:-Public
opinion is more aud more hostile to the Empe-
ror. 1t is openly said that come what may the
Emperor will never again be seen IN Paris.
The people express this opinion with energy,
not now fearing Monchard's SPIES who them
selves must report that opinions are becomi pg
universal, but "nO surrender is the general
cry among among all classes. They call the
Emperor an imbecile aud his generals cour-
tiers and traitors, but the strongest anti -Impe-
rialists say Of course the enemy must Re driven
out of France and are under the full impress
sion that the nation can and will conquer.
The Opinion Rationale ventures to say that
after what passed in the Chambers yesterday
there is already change in the Governments;
that the Corps Legislatif is virtually the COM
mittee of public safety and the power is trans
ferred from the Tuileries TO the palace De
Bourbon.
Our special from Hamburg writes Friday
from Cherbourg that the stories about the bonn
bardment of Willhemshaven and the capture
vi tWo iuosidh SuuuodtS dre idiSc duu cQuaIiy
impossible are the French plans for lombard
ing Hamburg, Stettin and Ronigsberg, which
the fleet cannot approach, while Kiel is per-
fectly defended. 1t is believed here that the
French accounts are published for effect in
Germany.
THE RETREAT FROM CHALONs DENIED
1 greatly doubt the reported retreat of the
French army from Chalors to avoid battle.
Published kilograms to this effect seem intend
ed to mslead. Our special at Chalons, who is
French officer, and not likely to be deceived
about the movements of the French army,
writes on Friday, midnight: Everything will
be pushed forward to Metz A telegram this
evening fiom Canrobert at Metz says the army
is quite ready and decisive battle will be
fought Monday or Tuesday at latest. NY in
formaut is an employee in the military bureau
who copied it, but it is believed at Chalons
that the Prussians have othcs plans than to
attack Metz in front. Saturday morning the
same correspondent adds: Infantry are start
ing this moneni for Metz What has been
sent back from Metz is baggage not troops.
Our special telegraphs Monday from Lux
embourg that the sound of cannon from Metz
has been heard all the morning. Orders have
been issued to stop all trains to Metz and Saar-
bruck, and no communication by road is per-
mitted
FOREIGNERS ORDERED FROM METZ.
The same correspondent writes Saturday -