The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-07
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40, 600 men have been made prisoners. Gen. Dew
pen who took command of the army in place of Mar
shall Mcmahon, who was badly wounded has signed
capitulaton. This cruel reverse will not shake our
courage. Paris is to-day in complete state of de-
fense. The military forces of the country will be
ganized in few days. A army will be under the
walls of Paris Another army is forming on the banks
of the Loire Your patriotism, your unity, your en-
ergy will save France. The Emperor has been made
prisoner in the struggles The Government is in accord
with the public The powers will take all measures
ouired by events PALIKAo and Others"
In the Senate yesterday the Minister of War said
We have learned through various unofficial sources
that Marshal Bazaine failed in his recent attempt
free himself from the hostile armies which held him
shut up in Metz Could not he giving justice to the
valor of soldiers.
McMahor after endeavoring to Join Bazaine in the
direction of the north, obliged to retire.
In the environs of Sedan there several days
fighting with alternatives of and reverses bnt
they were contending against an enemy numerically
superior aud in spite of the most energetic efforts the
attempt seems have terminated in unfortunate
manner for Other advces of Prussian origin
still more unfavorabe, but do not appear worthy
of credit in all cases, and the Government is not will
ing to give them appearance of authenticity by COM
muncatng them to the public. Our reverses atfict
u.s. It is not supposabe for to witness, without the
deepest emotion, much courage and so much devo-
ton rendered unavailable but this shall be far from
Since the present Cabinet came into power it has
drawn from France, and they still remain strong
that with energy and the help of the nation we may
yet have the last word Let hope that God will
help and drive the enemy from soil.
Jerome David added the above by stating that the
defenses of the capitol in the best condition, and
according competent judges capable of resist
ing all the efforts of the enemy. Let us defend Paris,
he said on the walls and in the street. and if it
be, will bury ourselves under its ruins.
In the Corps Legisatifa statement CT the situation
similar to that made in the Senate given. Jules
Favre declared unanimous for defense until
death. Great applause 1t is time that complaints
should cease if we wish repair disasters. He
concluded by attacking the Imperial power, and pro-
posing to place extraordinary powers in the hands of
Gen. Trochu. Count de Pakao and the Chamber
protested.
the Emperor and Mcmahon had capitulated was re-
ceived with the most prodigous enthusiasm here.
Thousands of the people thronged the streets this
morning in ranks, with arms linked singing patriotic
songs shouting aud exhibiting every sign of enthus-
| and singing The crowd assembled before the
Palace, when in response to the cheering the Queen
appeared and made short address. All schools
closed Monument to Frederick Second literally bur-
led with flags. Demonstrations before residences Of
Bismarck, Moltke and Minister of War Stores closed
and day given up to festivities.
PARIS Sept. 5.-Dispatches of Saturday, midnight,
captured at Sedan number over 10000.
New YORK, Sept. Especial telegram from Paris,
September 5th. Empress Eugcnie having received
assurances from the Prussian government that she will
not be treated prisoner, has consented join her
husband and son, who also surrendered with his
father at Sedan She will leave for Prussia
her arrangements can be perfected. Gen. Troebn
will at once be made temporary dictator and Paris will
be defended to the last
BRUSSELS, Saturday, Sept. S.-The Prussians have
learned that the surrender of the Montmedy garrison
has been refused
CARLsHUHE, Saturday Sept. 3.-Tbe cellars of Sras
bourg have been flooded by rise in the Rhine
Great suffering and destruction of property The
cathedral is certainly partially destroyed
BERLIN, Sept 5.-Congratuatory kilograms from all
parts of the world continue to pour in Nearly all
protest against foreign interference with German ad-
ustment of peace.
1t is reported that Mcmahon died early this after
noon.
PARIS, Sept 5.-Crowds disarmed aud broke the
swords Of the police who did respond the shouts
of 'Vive la Republique." The boulevards almost
impossible account of crowds of National Guards
keeping order
BRUSSELS, Sept. 5.-Tbe State Liege has selected
the Emperor's place of detention. Several of Eu-
gene's maids of honor have arrived here
PARIS Sept 5, $50 A.M.-Crowds continue to tear
down signs containing Imperial arms and medals The
highest climbed tear down the words I'm
seen % the streets.
PARIS, Sept 4.-Delayed dispatches. -Trochu, an
swerng crowd, said he had taken an oath, and an
honest man, he could not break it. The Chambers
must answer the people.
At midnight crowds assembled before the Corps
Legslatif building and shouted that the Emperor
has fallen into the hands of the enemy, now was the
time for the people to rise and chase out the invaders
The Corps Legislatf however, had diourned until to-
day assurances having been given that the day should
not pass without some determination worthy of France
Later in the evening large crowd assembled on
Boulevard Bonnie Novel, parading and shouting, "De
eheance ~ and Vive la France r They were charged
by the police, who used fire arms.
1t ia reported that some citizens MORALLY wound
ed, at an early hour this morning. Great crowds
in the streets. Journals sought with extreme
agidity Popular agitation is very great and the feel
ing against the invaders is sngulariy unanimous.
PARIS, Sept. 4, P. M.-Keratry is appointed Chief
of Police Etenne Arayo, mayor. The flags are
lowered on. the Tuleries, and people are rushing
through the Tueries. Pacards are posted with the
words, death to Theirs. Members of provisional gov
eminent said to be Fare, Gambetta Siemon Keratly,
Piscard, Pelliten and Anifery The Corps Legisatif
after majority had withdrawn are in session at the
Hotel de Vile. Henri Rochefort who had been re-
leased is asserted to be at the head of this meeting.
LONDON, Sept 4.-Pars last night still doubted the
i'll news, though profoundly moved and anxious. The
Government, if informed, gave no ntmation of affairs
merely expressing doubt as to the positions of McMa
hon and Bazane, but admitted they had tidngs through
Prussan sources.
STUTTGART, Sept 5-A crowded meeting adopted
resolution that Germany refuse the mediation or inter
vention of the powers also Incorporating Asace and
Lorraine as portion of Germany and compensation
for the expenses of the wsr also that Germany
now be one nation, with army and one parliament,
and that these the only securities for the perma
nent peace of Germany and Europe.
MADRID Sept. 5-Tbe Gacetta contains the mimi.
cpal code for Porto Rico and the scattering
fights with the Carlists who fight as they fly from the
country. Peninsula otherwise quiet.
LONDON, Sept ministers of the provisional gov
eminent established Paris, are Trochu, Gambetta,
Frave, Terry, Keratry, Credieux and Piscard
PARIS, Sept. 5.-Provisional government in Office
without the slightest disturbance. All the ministers
acting with energy Orders for immediate formation
OF colossal armies Senate suppressed and the Corps
Legsatif dissolved Provisional government is in
permanent session in Hotel de Vile under the Presi-
dency of Gen. Trochu
FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.-[The word "decheance !"
below evidently means forfeiture, downfall of the