Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-09-09
FROM FRANCE.

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Mediation May Succeed-Great Ex.
citement i'm Italy over PrOcIama-
tion of the French Republic; etc.
PARIS, Sept. S.-The Journal De Paris
says: Notwithstanding it was at first
announced that efforts for mediation had
failed, it now seems the project may sue
ceed.
Dispatches received here from Italy
state that the proclamation of the French
Republic has caused great agitation there.
A dispatch from Marseilles says re-
public has been proclaimed in Italy, but
, this is not confirmed.
Movements of the Prussians-COm-
municatiOn with Charmes and
mezieres, Restored, etc.
PARIS, Sept. S.-The Prefect of Haut
Marne announces to the Ministry that ST.
Dizier has been occupied by the enemy.
A force of about 2, 900 has also appeared
In front of Laon, aud a detachment of
| about 500 Uhlans was repulsed there
by the Garde Mobile, which occupied the
citadel
Communication between Paris and
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stored, as well as communication between
Paris and Mezieres.
Siege of StrasbOurg.
Il is reported here that the garrison at
Strasbourg yesterday made a successful
sortie, killing large numbers of Prussians.
1t is said the Prussians have been de-
cimated since the siege began by the
fire of the garrison.
Recognition of the Republic by the
United States.
PARIS, Sept. S.-Late yesterday af-
ternoon Minister Washburne had
an interview with Jules Favre, at which
he announced that the American Govern
ment had recognized the sister Republic
of France. Favre was much moved
Grasping Washburn by the hand, he ex-
claimed: / receive the notification with
gratitude and profound emotion. 1t is
reported that Louis Blanc, Ledru Rollin
and De Frausse will be appointed Ambas-
sadors to London, Washington and Vienna,
respectively.
Sedan Prisoners.
PARIS, Sept. S.-Robert Mitchell and
Paul Cassagnac were among the prisoners
taken at Sedan.
The Prussians Expected before
Paris To-day.
PARIS, Sept S.-Every French Armory
is now overtasked making and repairing
arms, those on hand being generally
worthless. Not single French flag was
captured at Sedan. One of the officers
burned every flag before the capitulation
was completed.
The Journal de Paris says all the thea
ters have been closed. The Prussians
were expected to appear before the walls
on Friday (to-morrow.)
Many soldiers who escaped from Sedan
are arriving here. Some batteries of mi
trailleuses and body of cavalry passed
through the streets to-day.
Jules Favre has received the adhesion
of the entire Paris press.
The bourse is decidedly firmer The
last price of rentes was 50 francs.
PARIS, Sept. 8.-Rents SO francs and
40 centimes.
A SOrtie at 900 TO IO,-
600 PruSsians Killed
PARIS, Sept. 8.-The French Consul at
Basle telegraphs to the government that
the garrison of StrasbOurg made success
full sorties on Tuesday night, killing 5000
or 10, 900 Prussians and capturing many
guns.
The Prussisns attempted to cross on
pontoons between Port Juifs and Port
Austerlitz, and were absolutely snnihilated
by the mitralluses which were posted at
Port Derchors.
washburne's Letter of Recognition
Speech from Jules FaVre-Gam-
betta for War;
PARIS, Sept. 8.-A new corps, called |
the Guardians of Peace, has been or |
ganized here.
The Journal Officiel of the Republic |
prints letter from Mr.. Washburne, the |
American Minister, declaring himself |
to recognize the French repub- |
lie, and to offer the congratulations of the |
American government and people, who |
hear with enthusiasm of the proclamation |
of the republic unattended with blood |
shed, and offer every sympathy with the |
great movement which is big with results,
and happy for France and mankind. The
letter, after recalling the traditional |
friendship between the two countries,
closes with congratulations on the choice |
of Jules Favre as the Foreign Minister
Jules Favre desired all those employed |
in the foreign Office, who called to pay |
respects to new Minister. Favre made |
a short speech, thanking them for the |
kindess they expressed toward him. He |
would make no changes in the offices at |
present as those accustomed to the bust |
ness were much needed. He demanded |
the devoted assistance of allin ournational |
need.
Yesterday the foreign Ambassadors had
a meeting with the Ministers.
To-day Gen. NinCy apps ared before the
Ministers, and furnished explanations of |
his late march toward Paris. He affirmed |
that he was closely pushed by the advance
of the Prussians during the whole march.
The Committee of Defense meet perma-
nently Nearly all the Deputies of the
majority in the Corps Legislatif have left
Paris.
Gambetta, Minister of the Interior, has |
issued circulars to the Projects of the de- |
paltments, bidding them to think only of |
war and of the restoration of calmness |
and security, which are now alone pro-
ductive of strength. Postpone every |