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New-York tribune., 1870-10-03
THE FRENCH ELECTIONS.
THE DAY FIXED FOR THE ELECTIoN-BAsIs OF
REPRESENTATION.

THE DAY FIXED FOR THE ELECTIoN-BAsIs OF
REPRESENTATION.
TOURS, Oct O. 1870.
The official journal of the Republic of yesterday
published a decree, fixing the time for the election
of the Constituent Assembly, and prescribing the
manner in which the election is to be held. The
total number of representatives is to be 750
These are to be elected by France alone No pro-
vision has thus far been made for Algeria or
the other colonies. The representatives are TO be
appOrtiOned on the basis of population All French
men who have arrived at the age of 2l, and who
have been residents for six months of any commune
and whose names may be inscribed the list of
Secretaries General actually in office may be
reelected. The electors VIII vote at the
chief town in the canton. The Projects of the
departments may, however under certain circum
stances (which are given at length in the original
document divide the cantOns in two election
districts The voting is to begin at o'clock on the
morning Of Oct. 16 and end at o'clock in the even
ing The ballots are to be counted the evening
by Committee of at least six persons, who to be
named hereafter.
The Government issued proclamation to-day, in
which referring to the change in the day appointed
for the elections to the Constituent Assembly, they
explain that the earlier date Oct 16, was
decided upon with the view of facilitat-
ing negotiations for an armistice. The
Government trusts the courage of the defenders of
Paris, aided by events outside, may bring deliver
ance before that time; but should the situation re-
main unchanged, the Assembly will inspire the army
aud the nation with fresh hope and courage
New-York tribune., 1870-10-03
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT PROVIDENCE.

PROVIDENCE, Oct. "A fire broke out on
Saturday about midnight in the paint shop connected
with the repair shop OF the New York, Providence and
Boston Railroad Company, and destroyed the engine
house in which there were seven locomotives the car
house. in which there three passenger and two
baggage cars and the machine and blacksmith shop,
with new and valuable machinery. The locomotives
were damaged about half their value and the total loss
Ia estimated at about s25,0O0 The damaged property
was almost wholly uninsured. The operations OF tie
NewYofk Providence and Boston Railroad will not be
interrupted in consequence OF the fire.
New-York tribune., 1870-10-03
pycvvr MILITARY MOVEMENTS.

-"..,,,r EAR sr. GERMAIN-REPORTbD
oOCrp.r,oN OF MANTEs-THE FIGHTING
Onvonr pIRIs-A DISPATCH FROM KING
WILLIAM. LONDON Oct q 1870.
.,...o, from Tours dated this morning states
A.. on onoaoemeut was then going on near St Ger
main on the road TO Beauvais. IL was also reported
that 1000 Prussans had occupied Nantes
King William has forwarded the following dis
match to Queen Augusta, from his headquarters at
Ferrieres, under date of Friday:
Early this morning the French troops of the line
made sorte against the troops of the Sixth Pussian
Corpe while the Prussian Fifth Corps was attacked
nv three battalions. At the same time brigade
made demonstration against the Eleventh Corps.
At the end of two hours the French took shelter
nnder the guns of the forts. The Crown Prince COM
manded the Prussians.
A Prussan official dispatch reasserts that there
was sharp fighting before Paris on the oath and 25h
The town of Tournon is filed with German wounded
Most of them participated in the late unsuccessful
attempt to capture Chsrenton.
The Germans before Paris are probably receiving
their siege train to-day The heavy guns used at
"a w
another destination The restoration of bridges and
tunnels on the German lines of communication is
nearly complete. The royal headquarters will soon
be removed to point nearer the city walls.
Beauvais and Pithiviers have been occupied by
the PrusSians. An engagement occurred on Friday
near Rouen, between body of French sharpshooters
and some Prussian scouts in which the latter were
forced to retreat. The Prussans are evidently ap-
preaching Maintenon in the Department of Eure-et-
Loire, communication between that place and
Chartres and Epemon having been suddenly de-
stroyed.
A dispatch from Toul says for three days cannon
aiding has been heard in the direction of Pont-@-
Mousson. II was reported that Gen. Bourbabi had
made successful sortie from Metz and that the
Prussisn loss in killed was very heavy.
Royal decree has been issued ordering those dis
trcts of France occupied by the armies of Germany,
and not included in the jurisdictions of the Govern
ors of Alsace and Lorraine to submit to the Grand
Duke of Neutrality-suspicious. as Governor.
New-York tribune., 1870-10-03
THE CONDITION OF sTRAsBOURG.
EFFECT OF THE BOMBARDMENT--OvER THREE
THOUSAND CIVILIANS WOUNDED.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl

THOUSAND CIVILIANS WOUNDED.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
LONDON, oct. 2. 1870.
The special correspondent of THE TRIBUNE at
Strasbourg telegraphs Saturday afternoon: THE
destruction everywhere is awful. Many entire
streets are but masses of ruins The Cathedral is
not seriously harmed. The roof of the is burned
and the windows pierced by shot; the spire has
been struck in several places but the interior is
almost untouched The Notifications were no longer
tenable; the breaches were quite practicable for
storming parties. - -. : - RI 4
"lhe sQfterirfSs of the inhabitants have been be-
S6bd description. At least 600 civilians wound
ed, large proportion being women and children.
The feeling against the Germans is very bitter espe
riallr among the poorer claseos of Catholics The
rich chiefly Protestants, VIII accept annexation.
The garrison numbers 5000. The rules are strin-
gent. No newspapers are permitted to be published.
The populace is required to be indoors after p
The conduct of the German soldiers is admirable"
New-York tribune., 1870-10-03
GERMANY.
UEhAlAN1.
BAVARIA AND wURrEMBERG ABOUT TO EETEI

BAVARIA AND wURrEMBERG ABOUT TO ENTER
THE CONFEDERATION.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
LONDON, Oct. 2, 1876.
The special correspondent of THE TRIBUNE
at Berlin telegraphs the SOth: Negotiations with
Bavaria and WuTtemberg are concluded. Bucher, the
Counselor Of the Legation, summoned to headquar
yesterday TO draw up the proper form for the terms
agreed upon for the futuIe German Union
This is the Queens birthday A grand serenade Is
given by 800 singers and musicians There is an immense
crowd and great cheering"
New-York tribune., 1870-10-03
CIIINA.

THE FRENCH DEMANDS FOR SATISFACTION FOR
THE TIEN-TsIN DISASTER REFUsED-CHINA
PREPARING FOR WAR.
LONDON. Saturday Oct. !, 1870
A dispatch from Bombay, dated Sept. 26, just
received has the folio ving ncn Tn adyices report that
the Chinese have refused the ultmatum of the French
and are preparing for war. The French awaiting
orders from the Home Government before prorsong t
extremitea.
New-York tribune., 1870-10-03
THE AERIAL MAIL.
ARRIVAL OF AN AERONAUT AT TOURs-DETAILs
OF HIS vOYAGE-DOCUMHNTS SCATTERED
OVER THE PRUSSIAN CAMPS-TWENTY-FIVE
THOUSAND LETTERS CARRIED.

ARRIVAL OF AN AERONAUT AT TOURS-DETAILS
OF HIS vOYAGE-DOCUMHNTs SCATTERED
OVER THE PRUSSIAN CAMPS-TWENTY-FIVE
THOUSAND LETTERS CARRIED.
TOURS Saturday, Oct. /, 1870
NJ. Tissander, the aeronaut has already arrived
here from Paris ne publishes in the journals an in
erestinQ narrative of his balloon trip and the stu
alton of affairs in Paris at the time he left. lie
started from that city at 2 o'clock yesterday after
noon No PrusSians were to be seen near Paris.
complete silence reigned about the city,. TleIe
were no people 10 be seen on the roads leading to
the city and no boats of any kind on the river On
nearing Versailles the Prussians were observed in
Great numbers in camp. NJ Tissander dropped
among them great Numbers Of the proclamation of
tbe Government officers which had been printed in
the German language for that express pur-
nose The Germans opened sharp fire on the bal
loon bnt the range wac too long, and no damage
,,as dane On arriving over Houdan fifteen miles
sonbvvest of Nantes the balloon began to fall and
NJ TissoDder was obliged to throw out " ballast
Fortunately he had several packages of newspapers,
which answered the purpose ana he was not oDlged
IN Irovv over his letters or sacrifice anything vana-
bIe The balloon then rose rapidly, and was carried
along to n point near DreuX IN the Department OF
Eure.et. Loire many miles west OF the frussian INES
NJ Tissander descended slowly until he came with
i'm bailinQ distance of a few peasants whom he now
saw for the first time These assured him that there
was no danger of capture, as no PTusslans iad yet
been seen in the neighboIhood. NJ Ilssander there
fore alQbted Oh reaching open spot favorable to
his project The balloon was properly secured ana
the letters hcenfyfre thousand III number was
placed in sacks and taken TO the pos0hce at Drcnx,
whence they will lac forwarded in all directions
New-York tribune., 1870-10-03

500 beeves and 1000 sheep. These are to
be sold by the butchers on account of
the State at certain fixed prices. The peasants who
fed to Paris on the approach of the Prussians from
the East, have asked permission to return to their
homes. The Prussian General has refused, on the
ground that his object is to starve out the city.
The Prussians seem disinclined TO attack the city
They still occupy nights at respectful distance
from the French forts Whenever they see conveys
or reconnaissance they open fire with shot and
she'll
New-York tribune., 1870-10-03
u1rRpER AND ROBBERY IN NEW HAVEN

NEw-HAyEN, Oct. 2.-Jesse l.. Savage was
assaulted by three ON Princest, New Haven on
saturday evening, stabbed several tme in the abdomen,
neck and arms and robbed Of 81 500 aud gold watch
and chain. He had just arrived from NewYorl the
steamer and was his way home. He drew his money
Sr,n NeW.York bank Saturday riding, aud counted
i'm the Frankfort Hotel before taking the bOut for home
II E supposed he was followed by New York thieves,
,ro saw him when he counted his money. Savage In IS
years old aud married. His death II expected every
yueut No ARE sts have been made
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NETWORK, MONDAY, OCTOBER g. 1870

wherever the lines of communication are not inter-
rupted. special locomotive was placed at the com
mand of M. Tssander at Dreux, in which he came
forward to Tours with large number of dispatches
to the Government. Still another balloon from Par's
passed over EYerenx today.
New-York tribune., 1870-10-03
THE WAR IN EUROPE.

Til. TRIBUNE sOas Tong the only neosi@pe, ape, ~, ~
u. Unted States receirin0 speetdi d'spd'o"s th
sa or represented By Special aS,no cor
iner r4ssan or French ar'es ana q. ". ~ a., i'm
ifals TIE TRIBUNE dispotehts ho', uo.rd Tu,s and
pesJeet form, By The Se'r- for" h''"'"'
New-York tribune., 1870-10-03
GEN. ROBERT E. LEE STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS,

RICHMOND, Oct. 2.-1he Lexington Ga-eHc an
no,luces that Gen H. f. Lee WAS stricken with paralysis
ON the 2sh ut which time he has been altogether
sneecbless His recovery is considered doubtful
New-York tribune., 1870-10-03
LOCAL, WAR NEWS

Natives Of Alsace residing in this country,
present sword TO Gen. Uhrich the defender VI
StrasbOurg.
The German Patriotic Aid Society of Hobo
ken, last week obtained H,O3 70 in subscriptions total
1851 s..
A concert was given last night at Dramatic
Hall Newark the proceeds for tie relief OF the wounded
German soldiers aud their families II was well attended
The German ladies of Brooklyn, f. d., or
ganized Patriotic Aid Society chiefly To hold a fair
for the benefit of the patriotic fund They collected
about 500, and large number OF various articles,
some of which are quite valuable. The fair was
opened AT Turner Hall, Nos. 81 10 70 Meserole-
ST., Gast evening and will continue through this
week afternoons and evenings In the evenings there
will be vocal and instrumental music. The aTtcr. nave
been divided into abou 1000 prizes 70 be disposed Of by
lottery. About $500 tickets, at fifty cents each, had
been sold last evening. On Sunday next grand vocal
and instrumental concert will lie given at Turner Hail
under the auspices Of the society
New-York tribune., 1870-10-03

NAIOI4GOA =
ALLEGED ATTEMPT TO BRIBE THE AMERICAN
GOYERNMENT-PAYING AGENTS TO KEEP Sc
CRETs-THE EMPEROR'S DESIGNS ON BEL
GUM.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNBI
LONDON Oct. 2, 1870.
The letter of the special correspondent Of
The TRIBUNE, at Paris, forwarded from that city by
balloon on the oath, says:
'sOme OF the papers discovered in the Tuileres
published. There is letter from Jecker to Cont, IN
which he says that Morny mad promised to induce the
American Government 10 pay his claims on condition OF
receiving 30 per cent of the profits
A" A letter signed 'Persigny,' complains that NOr
employe the Cabinet, is in want, aud ought 10 be paid
money TO prevent his letting out secrets.
a letter from the Queen of Holland tells Napoleon
that he does not interfere in Germany his dynasty
will suffer.
note Of the Emperor without date If France
boldly places itself ON the terrace nationaies
necessary to prove that the nationality of Belgium
does not exist The Cabinet of Berlin be ready
into negotiations II would be well TO negotiate
secret aete which would satisfy both parties This aee
would have the double advantage Of compromis-
ing Prussia, and of being TO her pledge
OF the sincerity OF the Emperor The note
then goes TO say that il is necessary 10
dssipate the apprehensions Of Russia IL continues:
An aete is wanted and which would consist Of q
regulation OF the uerior fate of Belgium in concert with
Prussia, would be proving at Berlin that the Emperor
desires the extension necessary 10 France Since the
events which have taken place in Germany there ia At
least relative certainty that the Prussau Government
would not object TO aggrandzement'
New-York tribune., 1870-10-03
THE SITUATION IN PARIS.

LATE INTELLIGENCE BY BALLoON-THE PRO-
VIsIONAL GOVERNMENT UNANIMOUS FOR THE
CONTINUATION OF THE WAR-HoW THE
FORTIFICATIONs ARE MANNED-THE oRsINI
FT~
ROMRs, s.. -
New-York tribune., 1870-10-03
THE FRENCH STEAMER.
m U;llo IL Dor;0 tho Erannh afaamnr fn

The Vl11e de Parls, rnt TTtHCH EUtdTlIFT TOT
Hayre advertised to start oh Saturday aud was re
ported TO have board 200 recruits and quantity
Of munitions OF for the French army The pier az
the foot OF MortODst n. r.. thrODged at an early
hour by an excited multitude OF sympathi2ers with
h., ErsBrh !.-rhc and friend. ~ those about 10 depart
Meantime the loading 81 the vessel went ana the
cement increased during the day, unit Late In the az
ternoOn when il announced that the departure OF
the vessel postponed until to-day The OF the
vessel and the agent refuse to give any Information
either the cargo the passengers The vessel is
expected To sail this afternoon unless surmse
che il detained by orders from Washington.
New-York tribune., 1870-10-03
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.

THE FRENCH RESIDENTS IN THE INVADED DIS
TRICTs OPPOSED TO GUERRILLA WARfAhE-
PRISONERS CAPTURED BY PEASANTS RELEASED
BY CIVIL OFFICERs-DIsEAsE AMONG THE
TROOPs-UURICH AT TOURS.
New-York tribune., 1870-10-03

TURKEY-ExTRAORDINARY MOVEMENTS Op
TROOPs-PROsPECrIvE UNDERSTANDING BE-
TWEEN BISMARCK AND THE CAR.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
LONDON Oct. 2, 1870
The special correspondent of The TRIBUNE
at st. Petersburg writes the 10th ult: "To quiet
rumors, the Government announces semioficisy that
it persists in neutrality, and that Turkish
war would have no connection with the
present conflict. Gen. Ignatief is here
There are constant movements OF troops regiments and
cannon are daily passing through The newspapers
oil agitang the Eastern question and urging the abro
CATION Of the Treaty of Paris. The Dpioatisi says:
Gortschakof has resolved speedily to upset H. An mn
derstanding will probably be peaceaby arrived at he
tween Gortschakoff and Bismarck"
THE CAR AND THE GERMAN VICTORIES.
London papers mention that the Gar, on re-
ceiying Of the battle OF Sedan, gave a dinner az
Moscow the Sd Of September, when having drank to
the health OF his royal uncle Of Prussia he broke the
glass according 10 German custom, which prescribe-
that shall drink again from glass which has been
used for very solemn toasts
RUMORED ENLISTMENT OF AMERICAN OFFICERS
FOR THE ARMY OF THE CZAR-DENIAL By
THE RUSSIAN MINISTER.
formed circles Saturday that agents Of the Russian
Government had arrived in this city and enlistng
exocers OF American armies for service under the Car
The immediate occasion Of this demand for American Off
said to be the organization Of grand army Of
intervention intended TO be thrown in the direction OF
Prussia and meantime 10 release other forces for the
quest Of Turkey. The Cars penehant for Americans
and the known excellence and experience of American
officers were assigned among the reasons for this
movement. The clrcumstantal rumOr even went far
that the Car anxious modify the Russian
military system by the Introduction Of late mpT0y
in the American field tactics.
The Russian Minister, inquiry as TO the correctness
OF the story promptly declared il false and absurd He
that mpoSter representing himself 10 be Rus
sian agent has been going about the country lately ask
ing contributions OF money 10 aid in the forwarding Of
American officers TO Russia. One gentleman, in Phia-
delpha, believing the story, but fearing ~ trust him too
far sent $ 900 in gold tO Minister Curtin in st. Peters
burg to he placed the disposal of the Car should be
need 1t for such purpose The money was returned,
and the swndler denounced. The Minister also states
that all tO the effect that Russia Is armng with
view % the acquisition OF territory untrue Russia
does not want C0nstantnOpe all she desires Is peace
that she have leisure to further her national i'm
prOyements and complete the emancipation Of the serfs
and other reforms. The possession OF Turkey in Europe
would disturb Russiss center OF gravity, and she would
be threatened with the fate of the Roman Empredis
memberment. To retain the North, therefore, she IN
willing to fOregO the acquisition Of the East.
New-York tribune., 1870-10-03
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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
RUSSIA.

RUSSIA.
GOOD GROUNDS FOR THE APPRHHgNsyOss or
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES MOVEMENTS oy
TROOPs-PROsPECrIvE UNDERSTANDING BE-
TWEEN BISMARCK AND THE CAR.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
New-York tribune., 1870-10-03
REGINNING OF THE STORM.

CLARKsBURG, W. VAy Sept 3O.-Ihere was
preliminary shower throughout Maryland, West yir-
gna and presume Old Virginia also, all the evening
of Tuesday last thl, which heralded the Equinocta
which began mosten the still thirsty earth about
O'Clock on the evening OF Wednesday Since then it has
been raining gently, with little ntermission and no
wind up To this a. of Friday, fully SO hours and
seems to Just fairly taking hold. Never was rain
more needed and did fall more exactly as II
should enable the earth to absorb and proht by It,
q.
New-York tribune., 1870-10-03

IIARPER's FERRY, Oct. 1.-The Shenandoah
River has risen tremendously, creating enormous de-
struction ts wide-spreadiDg rush to the Potomac.
The lower portion Of the Harpers Ferry Is
petey submerged. Many substantial stone and brick
houses have been carried away, and great number are
great numbers in imminent peril without the pos
ability OF help reaching them.
New-York tribune., 1870-10-03

AN ENGAGEMENT NEAR ST. GERMAIN-EErOnrED rprI,,D
AN OCCUPATION OF aASrrs-rHn ,. FIGHTING TING
ODSonr pARIs-A DISPATCH FROM KING
WILLIAM. IoNDoN Oct q 1870.
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examples of weakness aud want of elevated
patriotism and craftsmanship are too nu-
merous to cite in this article. They are
known, however, to the public, and are not
likely to be forgotten. Then, the corruption
that has existed in Washington and in every
department of Government where these Re-
publican Congressman aud leaders couldreach
has been suffcient to disgust the honest
voters and taxpayers There are few who
have not become rich or had their fortunes
greatly improved through railroad jobs aud
land grants, whisky frauds, contracts, lobby
schemes, or some other corrupt means. Such
are the causes of the reaction that has set in
against the Republicans.
True, the Democrats have no policy
nothing but a negative platform to stand
upon. The faults and shortcomings of the
Republicans constitute the political capital
they work upon. We look in vain for states
men in this party, or for a bold, positive, and
comprehensive policy, either domestic or
foreign. The leading men who are upper
most at present are local politicians of mar
row views and mere selfish aims. There is
nothing national or largely patriotic about
them. Still they have the negative virtue of
not doing wrong the last few years, because
they have not been in power to do SO. They
can denounce the Republicans effectively and
say that they would do better had they the
ma ajority in Congress and the administration
The people, therefore, seem inclined to take
the Democrats at their word rather than trust
the Republicans again. The public mind is
rather in state of uncertainty, however, at
present. The Republicans may hold the
power, even in Congress, if they will purify
the party and inaugurate comprehensive
national and popular policy. Falling to do
this, the Democrats might gain the ascendaocy
if they would bury the past and strike out a
new programme of political action that would
seize upon public sentiment AT present all
is adrift and uncertain. Who will take the
helm and guide the ship of state?
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tion in New York for years Are we to go
on forever in this way, the victims of our own
imbecility? Are we to see the whole elective
system absolutely swamped by q surgiug sea
of bloodr Are we fools, idiots, traitors,
asses enough always to be cheated and always
to pretend (for the sake of Appearances that
we have not been ? That is the question. In
what way it may be best answered, time and
circumstances must decide
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SEMIMONTHLY LINE TO WILMINGTON, N q.
The PIONEER will sail for wilmington Saturday,
October %. at A. N. Retu ning will leave Whining
ten Saturday, November 5.
Connects with the Cape Fear River Steamboat Com.
pany the Wilmni ton and Weldon aud North Carolina
Railroads and the Wilmington and Manchester Railroad
to all interior points.
Freights for Columbia, S. o. and Augusta Ga, taken
via Wilmington at low rates by other route.
Ipsurepc effected when requested by ehippers Bills
of ladng signed at Queen street wharf before day
WILLIAM /. JAMES, General Agent
6E no. le0 South THIRD Street
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WEEKLY LINE TO SAVANNAH GA
EThe TONAWANDA will ea Tor Savannah on Satur.
day, October ., at s A. NJ.
The WYOMING will sail from Savannah on Satur
day, October %.
THROUGH BILLS OF LADING given to all the priu.
cipal towns in Georgia. Alabama, Florida Mississppi,
Louisiana, Arkansas and Tennessee in connection With
the Central Railroad of Georgia, Atlantic and Gulf Rail
road and Florida steamers, at Low rates al By competing
lines.
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