Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-09-09
Negotiations for a Suspen sion of Hostil-
tiles Between the English and Ital-
ian Ministers and King William.
THE CAPITULATION OF MCMAHON
CAUSED BY TREASON IN HIS
OWN ARMY.
LuXEMBURG, Sept. 8.

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Gen. De Wimpfen, the late Commander of
the French forces at Sedan, and who nego-
tiated the capitulaiion of the fortress and the
remainder of McMahons forces, having been
empowered by the Prussians to treat with
Mcmahon, left for Metz to explain the rea-
sons which influenced the capitulation.
Gen. De Wimpten was accompanied by an
escort of Prussian cavalry, under general
officer. Upon arriving at the foot OF the walls
of Metz, Wimpten, under cover of flag of
truce, communicated with Bazaine, present
ing in the strongest light the circumstances
which necessitated the capitulation.
Marshal Bazaine in reply to the suggestion
for capitulation of Metz, positively refused
to listen 10 such a proposition, declaring that
he would maintain his position inside the walls
of Metz, in the most extreme hazards. He
firmly refused to treat upon any terms.
General De Wimpfen will probably be COM
PEELED to return to Sedan with the object of
his mission unaceomplished.
SEDAN. via. BRUSSELS, Sept. s.
A fatal epidemic is raging among the troops
around Sedan. The victims include the SOL
diers of both the French and German armies
The sufferings from the ravages of the scourge
is intense and aggravated. The complaint
has assumed contagious FORM and finds new
victims daily. 1t is of the nature OF the dys-
entary.
PARIS, Sept. s.
Dispatches have been received at the Min
istrv of Foreign Affairs from the Diplomatic
representatives of the Republic OF France at
London and Vienna, announcing that the
governments of England and Austria have
formally recognized the Republic.
The city this morning is more than usually
quiet, but wears an air of earnest dotermina-
ton, exceedingly impressive.
With the rumors OF the advance of the enc
my the determination to defend the city is
growing stronger.
The total number of troop, under arms
in Paris is 10000.
The ports of Brest, IIavre and Cherbourg
are being actively placed in a complete state
of defence.
FLORENCE, Sept. 8.
The issue of the Roman question is as
doubtful as ever. Troops are continually 60
ing forward to the Roman frontier.
LONDON, Sept. s.
Marshal Mcmahon is dead He was dread
fully wounded in the last battle by fragments
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back. He had lain deprived of motion since
The surrender. Every care was bestowed
upon the heroic General, but his wounds
were mortal, and have caused his death.
The news of his death has been communicated
to his soldiers.-The demonstrations of grief
are understandable.
Advices OF an official character were re-
ceived in this city to-day from Copenhagen
trh tnlS state hat ,t,. al.
Baltic fleet have unanimously accepted the
government, and will continue duty under
the new organization for this defence of the
city and country.
MADRID, Sept. 8.
In view of the i0te important events the
Cortes have been called to meet on the 25th
of Sept
LONDON, Sept. s.
Reports are received from all quarters that
mediation in the affairs of France and Prus-
however, in efforts for National defence.
The Gaulois says part of the administration
goes to Tours Immediately, and if need be
will go to Lyons, and thence to Marseilles.
1t is reported that Committee installed il
Lyons think of resisting the government be
cause it is too moderate.
Laon has been turned by the Prussians, who
are marching on Paris through the valley o.
the Aisne.
The journal official says that as the forests
of Compiegnc and Chaintly will serve as g
refuge for the enemy, they should be burned
1t is understood that in case of mediation
Lord Lyons, English Minister; Cheyalier Nj
gra, the Italian Minister: Senior Olozaga, the
Spanish Minister, and Mr.. Washburne, the
American Minister, will go TO the Prussiar
Kings headquarters.
The Prussian advance has reached La Fert
Sous Jouane, forty miles from Paris.