The Portland daily press., 1870-10-03
IT O K e / @ N.
THHE WAR.
A Scheme to Restore the Empire.
The Siege Of scissors.
Several engagements around
Paris.
NcgOtiations for a German linton,
f. OR e IG n {.
THEE WAR.
A Scheme to Restore the Fmpir,
The Siege Of scissors.
Nego,sations for a German Union
France.

PLAN TO RESTORE THE EMPIRE.
LONDON, Oct IA correspondent from Der
lin, Sept 10Th, says the idea is strongly advo-
Gated that the surrender of Strasbourg is like
~ to produce complete change in the war
1t is said that BaZaine is now willing to capi-
tulate upon the offer of Prussia to restore the
imperial government and order, and agree to
peace. This meets with the support of the i'm
peralistic soldiers and majority of bourgeois
and peasants. Well informed persons express
the regency of the Empress will be reseated on
the throne Wilbelmshohe is the rendezvous
of the distinguished guests of the Emperor.
THE SIEGE OF SCISSORS.
The siege of scissors continues. The sorties
of the garrison have been repulsed and the
French asked a truce for the burial OF their
dead. The losses of the Germans are trifpg.
The Prussian embassy here has received no
Official information OF the shooting of the
Duke of Mason. -
Bismarck formally denies that any DISPOSE
ton exists on the part of Prussia to make
France second rate power,
The occupation of Strasbourg by the Ger
mans was solemnized on the Goth by religious
services 10 the church of st. Thomas.
The Germans took seventeen guns valued at
20 1000 frabcs The property in the eank is
estimated at 5000 600 fraI cs, and an immense
quantity of munitions and clothing
GOVERNMENT FOR THE CONQUERED TERRI
TORY.
BERLIN, Oct. IA royal decree has been is
sned ordering those districts of France Occu-
pied by the armies of Germany, and not in
cluded in the jurisdiction of the governors of
Alsace and Lorraine, to submit to the Grand
Duke of Mecklenburg Schwerin as Governor
BATTLE RAGING.
Tours, Oct. IAN engagement is now 60
ing on near st. German, on the road to Beau
vais. 1t was reported yesterday that 1000
Prussians occupied Nantes ~ -
The bes'egers have hitherto kept themselves
completely beyond the range of the guns on
the walls of the Capital aud the defenders are
impatient at their inactivity. The commander
of the fort (Disy) declares be will not surrender
his post on any terms.
VARIOUS ITEMS.
The National Guards now in active service
at Paris numbers $4,000 men. This immense
force rapidly consumes the supplies of iood on
hand.
In the fight OF the 23l 5000 Prussans were
engaged.
A despatch from Toul says for three days
cannonadIng has been heard in the direction OF
Pout a MoussoD. 1t is reported that Bour-
bak made successful sorties from Metz and
that the Prussian loss in killed was heavy.
1t is understood that the national guard at
Metz will undertake to defend the place if Mar.
shall BazaiDe succeeds in cutting his way out.
A lead coffin, covered with rich Trainings
and escorted by a long plumber of Mecklen
burg troops passed through Toul on the 29tb
inst, and on next day two similar coffins were
| escor,ed through the town. t1a
BEFORE PARIS.
LONDON, Oct. 1.-The Germans before Paris
are probably receiving their seiee train to-day.
The heavy guns used at Toul do not form part
| OF it. They have been sent to another destin-
alton. .- -.---.--
The restoration of bridges and tunnels on
| the German line of communications are near
| ly complete. The Royal Headquarters will
soon be removed to a point nearer the City
| walls.
The King of Prussia sent 5000 thaers to the
relief OF the inhabitants of StrasbouTg. "a
The Echo Du Nord of Lille, reports that the
Duke Mason and his Secretary were shot and
| Killed by Franc TireuIs, W bile passing through
the country in carriage.
GERMAN UNION.
| Especial 10 Tribune THE Tribune cores
pendent telesraphs from Berlin, Both ult, thai
on the Queen's birthday grand sarenade wa'
given to Her Majesty by six hundred singers
| and musicians.
On wednesday there was heavy fighting a
Metz, near Calomberg, and Loouenexy
| Negotiations have been concluded with thu
Bavarlan and Wurtemburg legation. Coun
seior 6ucher was summoned TO headquarters
yesterday 10 draw the compact in proper form
| The terms agreed on are for future German
| BEFORE METZ,
The correspondent of the Tribune befor
Metz Saturday eve, Oct. 1, teleg, apis:
Last night large masses OF cavalry of the
seventh corps were thrown Dorthward from
Courceilo to reinforce the first corps at st
Realie and Aptlly. The artillery of the frs
corps advanced from St. Ebarbe to Nossevil'
to meet the enemy's offensive north eastward
movement. As Bazaine withdrew to day tn
cavalry will partly be used northeast and ives
OF Thionvile to sweep the villages, hitherto
unscatbed, and clear them of provisions il
reprisal for the recent seizures of German sup
ply trains.
The general sence OF the people everywher'
10 the northeastern departments is unfavora
Die to the guerrella warfare advised by the gov
| ernment
Meetings enmasse will take place iii tn
rear OF the German armies So
The Inhabitants of Pont a Mousson havt
been lined zoo, 900 francs for the attempted as
sasslnation in the streets of Lieut.. and cor
poral.
! The greatest need that prevails in Metz
the want of salt. Cholera is raging anon