The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-09-23

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\ The testimony Of unprejudicsd writers d to
the sdbct that nothing could exceci the order
and regularity Of The Germsa troops In France.
They commit fer eutragss. but make themselves
1t home With the iuhsbitautr. adapting them
selves to the surrounding circumstances with
wonderful facility. Their discipline ID perfect.
All the Prussisn scouts, II d said, speak the
French language nuently, and arc very inteil'-
gsut. They 70 map In hand, and have fuii IN
structious concerning all the Villages.
A statement Is made officially BY the Pru.ian
authorities, that out Of one hundred and thirty
Preach officers who are confined at KonigsberE
seventeen cannot write their names.
A Dspisssatte Cirssiar Irsss Jsies Fsvre'
--Ths Right Of tie Repssito to Sep'ss-
l'"'~tfi!St PARIs, Sept. 10.
The Journal O1hciel to-day publishes circu'
lar from Jules Favre concerning Frances rep
resentstives abroad. He Calls attention 70 tne
significance Of the earlier date named for con-
vocation OF the Constituent Assembly, and says
the 6rst duty OF the government u 10 defend
the soil. Il d objected that the present govern
ment is irregular and without power. This %
admitted, and for this reason the Assembly 70
oouvoked. Punoe has demanded cessation Of
the war, but prefers disaster to dishonor. IL y
bad fAith on the part Of those who declare war
to assert that they were forced 10 do % BY ma.
jority OF the nation. The Assembly applauded
Grsmmont's warlike demonstrations, but some
weeks before they also applaudcd NJ. Oiiviers
peaceful utterauces. The majority were crea.
lures Of personal hvoritism, who considered
themselves bound 10 support even their most
perilous contradictions. They refused sxamin-
alton, and voted In blind confidence, hence The
irrsmedIable misfortunes. Europe u challenged
10 demonstrate that the nation, II IL had been
couversant with the affairs would have declared
war against Prussia The Provisional Govern
ment does not deny the national responsibility
Of toleratlng government which 10 destroying
the nation. II such government Is overthrown
Il Il national obligation to repair the evil done
Nevertheless, II Prussia Is determined to crush
France, she win meet with desperate resist
ance, and the world will understand that Prus-
sin desires the destruction Of nation which Is
represented by IN assembly freely elected. The
nation Is armed and aroused, and determined
10 defend its soil and Independence. He says
that the liabilities Of France In this war cannot
reasonably be held to be greater than compensar
ton for the evils occasioned and rcpantion, In
20 far a. the same does not involve destruction.
Tho Minister Of the Interior has Issued clrcu-
lar to Projects, and decree for IN Immediate
election Of Q municipal council. .. al.
A Hght took place Sunday ten miles from
Paris, between the advance Of the Prussian army
and accommodating party CT the French forces
The latter were driven back and the Piussians
established themselves on the heights which the
French had been holding. The Prassians num-
bercd &c, 900. The fight Is said to have been
very bloody one and the French though driven
inflicted q heavy loss on the Prussians. The
contest ragged upwards Of two hours.
The London Times Of Monday says; "There
Is q chance, almost hope. that tho end OF the
var Is approaching. We have II on reliable an-
thority, that Psvre Is prepared to acknowledge
the obligations Ct France TO repair as 0 measure
Of Justice. the wrong which the Imperial Gov
eminent inflicted en- Germany. II the fair
promise of peace, existing at present. proves
sbortiye, the exact point for which TIE war con-
tinucs will be defined. The judgment OF the
world will be severe upon that side whose STUB.
bornness will be the cause Of real period Of
devastation" . ~" ~" '..'. ...'..'
Prussia Does not Intend to Retnstafe No.
~ Tr8I p T psteon. % I'D -l..I'
A dispatch from Mr.. Motley dated London,
Mr.. Motley Gays the statement that Prussia 10
fuses to treat, except with the regency and In
tends 10 rcinstate Napoleon rs Emperor OF France
Il false. Prussia, he says. objects to recognising
the present government not because Of the proc
lamation Of q republic but on the ground that
Il is unauthorized, unstable and incapable OF
giving lasting guarantees. The despatch adds
that favorable reply was hoped for but had
not been received to the proposition TOR m In
terview between Pavre and Bismarck.
The disaster at LION after its surrender TO
the Prussians was the work ofa French srtiller-
ist, who fired the magazine. The insanity OF
one man, not the desperation Of an entire Q arri-
son, led to the crime, and the crazy individual,
not the unfortunate nation, is responsible Tor It.
n the rash man meditated revenge, he failed to
obtain Il, for of the victims Of the disaster only
As were Prussians, while 300 were his French
comrades. i--f.... .......,.I..
Mr.. p clerick Kopp, in letter to The Nation
from Berlin, states that the most competent
Judges say that the Chassepot Is decidedly su.
perior to the needle gun, and'that the former In
the hands Of Pru.sian soldiers would ave ended
the war. lie says the French are too ineIper-
ienced and too quick In the handling OF this
tremendous weapon. Az when used 1t "kicks
badly and hurts, they fire too high or at ran
dom. ACID .#..- -. aE OF.
or the mitralleuse, Mr.. Kapp says II Is not %
dangerous rs il has been represented Ly the
French, but It's value has been undernted by
Us, for lie wounds are fearful, and the appear
ance Of the soldiers killed by the mitrailleuse Is
ghastly. Its efficiency is In some way limited,
and as It's bullets do not spread. Some OF the
Prussiat dead had FIVE or SIX bullets In their
breasts, running parallel with each other. .'..
A Tribune Special says that Bismarck and King
william insist upon the permanent occupation by
the Prussians, ofBtrasbourg and Nets. Indemnity
Is not question Of 30 much consideration, but the
other condition absolute Inc rIs , .nsJa
upon an lnsurrection against the Provisional gov
ernment.-A Tribune correspondent before stras.
bourg, 18th inst, says, .The hre continues without
masses. The citadel IL subjected TO inccssant are
NOM three sides It's principal gate has been dc.
stroyed, there is breach In its walls on the kehl
side, and many Of the buildings adjacent 70 ue on
and two guns arc now In position. Tho garrison
Arc Il weak and sometimes ceases for hours."--
Payre says that France thus far has carefully avoid:
cd attending monarchial governments, but should
b M e he hands Of The
what nation. 70 aid him in . crusade against mon.
Archical InstttutlOn1.---hn lnterNleW UotWo~n Dt~
marck and Pavre will probably take place, - Bis
marck has declared his readiness 10 receive hlm,bu
the spme dispatch says "While ho has no obtec-
tjous 10 conversation with the tular French Minis
ter, the latter must be prepared 70 accept Ierna-
nys terms or the interview will be useless. Gerns.
ny docs not feel IN position whore she can DO CALI
ed upon by neutrsls or appealed 70 by the French,
To renounce any material guarantee essential 10
her fatcre security and sufficient 70 protect her
q gainst even 0 renewal Of sub IN attempt on tho
mart OF France as has lust miled.
Considering also, nothing 20 DO gained, but much
Lost, by temporary suspension OF s!m. bismarck
says ne twill negotate for peace, but not an A.
misticc. THE Red Republicans continue 10 pla-
a nd the walls Of Paris with handblls denouncing
che new government. Trouble 10 aPprehended, tho
citizens declare that they prefer Prussian rule 70
THE railway 70 iiavro 10 cat o. Con:
fians. Senior Glotago, on Sunday, bfeskfastsd
With Cen Prim and Marshal serrano; Ills eIplans-
ton OF his prompt recognition Of the French ke.
public was perfectly satisfsctory, and wss niiy
Iusti1ed by the tone OF tho dispatch IRON Senor
Eagosta, recommending the recognition but who AZ
forwards ccnsurcd the act Tho North German
0ssetie of Berlin says, Tho Republican govern.
ment of France exists De aefo and The Imperial GOV
eminent exists Dc )urs We shall treat that Offering
Inc beSt condition The Paris Opinion Rationale,
ackpoW ls,ises the receipt Of D,OD flncst ffpa a.
n Stewart OF New York, the relief OF the French
Washburne, the American Minls-
Tar ana tha Minisfer ffom switzerland, havo been