The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-09-24
TEE WAR.
LAST NIGHTS DISPATCHES.

IRREsIsTIBLE PRUssIA-THE INVESTMENT OF
PARIS CoMPLETE-THE INVADERS PUSHING
TOWARDS ToURs-THE DIsGRACEFUL RETREAT
OF THE PARIS HOME GUARDs-RRPoRTED
CAPTURE OF ToUL-PANIo AT THE CAPITAL.
LONDON, Sept. 23.-[Special to the New York
Telegram. The Paris RdppeL has an article very
abusive of England for refusing to take part in
Reports from Ferrieres, France, by way of Berlin,
say all discipline is vanishing at Paris The soldiers
are mutinous, and in some have shot their
officers. The Manchester Examiner says General
Ulich cOmmandant of Strasburg, is strongly in
cined to surrender the city, but that the wounded
soldiers and citizens of the place were unanimously
opposed to it. The Germans have armed the cap
tured unetes, Nos. 81 and 50, with mortars; other
batteries have been erected on the heights. The
German loss on Thursday was one officer and seven
men killed, and four officers and thirty men
wounded.
Telegrams posted up in the news-rooms here,
reporting that the theatre of Strasburg was set on
fire by SHE'LL and two hundred persons, who had
taken refuge in the building, the majority being
women, were burned to death. Also, that private
plundered by mob. The reports are not con-
hrmed from other sources, and are entitled to little
The inhabitants of Sevres on the approach of the
Prussians sent out a deputation to sue for protec
ton. 1t is said they were actuated equally by fear
Imperial functionaries. At Beauvais the excite
ment Of the citizens on the approach of the enemy
became panic.
Senior Orense is endeavoring to form Spanish
legion for the French service.
The Duke of Deyonshire laid the corner stone of
Tyndall was present and delivered an address.
The announcement that Senator Morton will be
sent TO England to replace Mr.. Motley is regarded
unfavorably here, as the present conf juncture re-
quires man at the head of our of thorough
experience in European anairs and diplomatic
training. The United States can exercise inn
portant influence in favor of republican France in
tie present crisis man like General Dix is re-
quired TO meet the exigences of the occasion.
The continuance OF negotiations between Favre
and Bismarck inspires confidence In a successful
conclusion OF their efforts Were their views ire
concilable, 1t is justly argued, there would have
been rupture between them before this.
Napoeon's English organs, La Situation and the
London Figaro, are endeavoring to make capital
for the fallen dynasty, by publishing alleged deca
rations of the Emperor and his consort, that
neither will recognize any Prussan agency or in
reference between them and the French peo-
pie.
A dispatch from Cuxhaven states that steamer
loaded with torpedoes, blew accidentally, killing
the captain, four of the crew, and four landwehr
officers who went ON visit to the vessel to crafty
their curiosity.
1t is stated from Tours tonight that intelligence
has arrived from Paris that mob had commenced
pillaging hotels which have been deserted by their
owners, and silver, furniture pictures and statues
were taken.
LONDON, Sept. 23.-[special to the New York
Herald 1.-The following is reported change in
the British Admiralty: Mr.. Chders, First Lord, re-
tires on account of i'll health, and will be succeeded
by Lord NorthbrOOk or MIR. Stamfeld.
LONDON, Sept. 23.-[Special TO New York Tri-
bune.l-Iouis Blanc writes from Paris on the 10th
inst, that there has been hghting to-day all round
Paris with alternate success and disadvantage
The city is full of spirit yet calm. The National
Guard has shown itself resolute, and the Gardei
Mobile, coming from all parts OF the country, dis
play that careless gaiety SO CHARACTERISTIC OF the
French. We are sad yet hopeful. Den'G suppose