Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-11

JEWELS OF EUGENE.
LONDON, Aug. 1O.-The Prince Imperial has
arrived in London, and il now at the French
Legation, in charge Of W. f. Smith, the En-
perors confidential agent Mr.. Smith also
brought with him the Empress Eugenes jewels
and yauabes, and the famous diamonds OF the
Duke OF Brunswick.
THE EMPEROR STILL INSISTS ON VIC
TORY OK DEATH.
LONDON, Aug. 1O.-The telegram OF Tuesday
not change the aspect OF affairs. Ii seems true
that the Emperor, when solicited tn return to
Paris. replied that he would return dead or
victorious.
PREPARING FOR THE STRUGGLE.
Houses, trees, and all distractions within five
thousand yards of the fortifcations OF Metz
have been destroyed.
A DICTATORSHIP ANTICIPATED.
PARIS, Aug. 10.-A dictatorship is antici-
rated, with General Trochu as supreme head
The Emperor has been invited TO return to
PARIS and await the reconstruction Of the gov
ernment His refusal is considered certain.
NARROW ESCAPE OF OLIVIER.
The Pdtrie, describing the scene in the Corps
LegHlatIf yesterday, says: "Wben Olivier at
tempted to speak a second time the Deputies of
the Let. rushed upon him and would have muir
dered him had not the members Of the Right
interfered.''
FRIGHTFUL LOSSES OF THE FRENCH.
LONDON, Aug. 10.-The PrussiaDs, as they ad-
vance, discover that the losses OF the French in
the recent battles must have been frightful ex-
ceeding even the most extravagant estimates.
MORE ABOUT THE BATTLE OF SAAR-
BRUCK.
BERLIN, Aug. 10, IL a. m.-Oiiicial dispatches
from the army headquarters state that the re-
suits of the battle of Saarbruck on Saturday
were more important than was first supposed.
Frossard's corps was dispersed. The entire
camp OF one division and many IL agazines were
captured. Prisoners by thousands were taken,
and the number is hourly increasing. The
IA va hoo irpy,
THE PRUSSIANS WITHIN GUNSHOT OF
Their forces have disappeared from all points
in orr front, and none are to be seen by our pa
trols, VINO are within gunshot OF Metz.
ENTHUSIASM ON THE INCREASE IN
PARIS.
PARIS, August l0.-Military spirit and enthu-
siasm Is increasing throughout France. Large
crowds OF people are assembled in various
quarters of the city, but good order prevailed.
EDMUND ABOUT HEARD FROM.
Edmund About, the correspondent of Loire,
has been heard from, and is supposed TO be safe.
PARTISAN IGNORANCE OF THE PRINCE
lMPERIAL'S WHEREABOUTS.
Contrary to all previous reports received at
Paris; it is now stated that the Prince Imperial
GNoTE.-A London dispatch explains the
whereabouts of the Prince Imperial. which, Of
course, is not permitted to be known in Paris.
VIOLENCE OF THE MOB IN PARIS.
yesterday crowd, whose feelings had been
wrought up to pitch of fury, went to the resi-
dence OF Granier de Cassignac and made threat
ening demonstrations. Cassgnac was warned
OF the danger, and fled to the house of his son.
lie Pays, Cassignacs journal, to-day denounces
the republicans as allies of Prussia. Paul de
Cassignac publishes a letter to the Prefect of
Polic st ding that M. Lssagary, who was con-
deDned TO twelve months Imprisonment, and
who fed to Brussels to escape punishment, has
returned to Paris, and last night was at the
head Of the mob which wanted to hang his
father, Granier de Cassignac.
MOVEMENTS OF THE EMPEROR.
An ofhclal dispatch from Metz, timed AZ $50
this mOrninn, says: .'This morning the Emperor
has gone on visit to the cantonments Of the
army. The order and enthusiasm OF the soldiers
hourly increases, and the signal for a battle is
eagerly waited"
GENERAL CHANGARNIER
General Cbangarnier has been placed on the
general staff, and his presence has excellent
GENERAL SHERIDAN GONE TO PRIrs-
SIAN HEADQUARTERS.
PARIS, August 10.-General Sheridan has gone
to the Prussian headquarters.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CORPS LEGrs-
LATTE YESTEKDAY-THE NEW MIN
PARIS, August loxIn the Corps Legislatir,
to-day, the project of Deputy Keratry, for the
calling under arms of all unmarried men OF the
class of 1869 to 1864, inclusive, was intended to
embrace all men from the ages OF twenty-five
already members of the Garde Mobile. The
credit of 100000 francs for the families Of the
Mobile Garde was increased te 250OO,O0o.
Cremeux submitted a proposition that CON-
mercial contracts falling due between the
present date and the 30th Of August be pro-
longed for one month. Jules Brame protested
Simon insisted upon its necessity, saying that,
to defend the country, the public mind must be
free OF care. The project was voted.
Circulation around the hall outside was by
this time stopped by the crowd, and several
detachments Of troops surrounded the building.
The masses, however, were not disorderly.
The project OF the law for national defense
was adopted unanimously by 73 votes, amid
prolonged applause. In'the excitement a voice
was wa. heard, "Now let Prussia look US in the
Count Palikao announced for the new Minis
try, and read list of the names as follows
Count Palikao, Minister of War; De La Tour La
terror; Grandperret, Justice; De Gaunilly,
Marine; Pierre Magne, Finances; Jerome
Davis, Public Works; Jules Brame, Instruc-
ton; Clement Duvornois, Commerce; BussOn
Billault, President Of the Council OF State.
A recess was taken for q quarter OF an hour.
On resuming, the Chamber desired to pass inn
on the Garde Rationale. Buffet requested a
delay of two hours, as the report ON the subject
was not quite ready. The Minister Of Marine
Gomni an G De explained that
not assist at the proceedings in which his ad
vice was needed. Arago protested against Q
pOetfOue Lnent oilnlSttr buSSOn blll3ult de-
manded the adjournment Of the question until
tomorrow. Gambetta insisted that the debate
should proceed. France wanted arms. The
coil of the country was invaded; the necessity
for instant action was imperative; the govern
ment should have made up its mind. (Great
sensation.l Minister Jerome Davis reqaested
that the ministry have few hours for reiiec-
ton.
ALL OF McMAHON'S STAFF KILLED Oh
WOUNDED.
PARIS, Aug. 10.-Ld Liberte says all the MEM
bers Of the staff of Marshal Mcmahon were
either killed wounded In the battle OF roach
WELLER. Colonel Grsmont, brother Of the late
Minister of Foreign Affairs, lost an arm and
Colonel Abzac was mortally wounded. Colonel
EsPeneles, aid-de-camp to the Prince Imperial.
has disappeared Count Vagne Septend and
others are among the killed. The 18th regi-
ment Of the line lost at Weissenburg forty-eiyht
officers killed and wounded.
DETAILED ACCOUNT OF THE SCENR
IN THE CORPS LEGISLATIF ON
TUESDAY.
The following dispatches appeared In post
scripts to the New York papers Of ye sterday. 1t
would appear that they reached New York az
TOO late an hour for Transmission to this city:
Paris, Aug. 9.-The session OF the Corps Iyay-
lsiafif opened at 2 O'Clock this afternoon, M
schneider presiding. As soon as the formalities
OF opening over. M Clliviar ad6rass sad fha