The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1870-08-30

eallantry in the battle of Weissenburg,
on the 4th inst. He has also sent sew
eral surgeons to the Prussian camp.
LONDON. August 20.-There is univer-
sal Indignation manifested at the out.
RACES perpetrated by the Turcos. 1t is
said that negotiations have been entered
into by the neutral powers for the stip-
ulation against the employment of such
miscreants. Paris was very quiet.
New York, August 20.-A special to
the Telegram says: Mr.. Gladstone has
returned to London. The Cabinet has
been summoned to consider the ques-
tioL of the intervention of England for
speedy peace. The Queen of England
has addressed, by telegraph, letters to
the King of Prussia urging upon him
the desirabillty of. accepting peace pro-
posels from France. It is understood
in English political circles that the pro-
posals TO cedc the Province Of Alsace,
the deposition Of Napoleon, the liberty
of France to choose her Government, is
regarded favorably by the English Gov
ernment., Napoleon is sill seriously
and alarmingly sick.
In Paris, to-day in all political arrange
ments, the Emperor is virtually deposed.
The Saturday Review thinks the Prus-
slams arc unwise insisting on the de-
throrcment of the French Emperor
This is the surest way the Review thinks,
Of restoring his popularity.
The Spectator, judging from the news
received from Germany regards the case
of France as hopeless. Marshal Ba.
zaine is surrounded, and Canrobert is
too weak to risk battle Paris is in
defensible, and the empire, as distln-
guishcd from France, is dead.
BERLIN. August 1S-Midnight.- The
Pope of Rome, in letter to King vii
liam, has offered his mediation for the
restoration of peace. The King, in re-
ply, says that Prussia neither desired
nor provoked the war now waging, and
was ready to listen to the Pope's appeal
for peace, If the independence of Ger
manly was insured, and if his Holiness
was able to give assurance of the peace
full disposition of the Emperor of France
and guarantee a pledge by the latter to
abstain from any future attempt to dis
turb the peace of Europe.
PARIS, August 21.-The excitement
Of the people of Paris last night at no
receiving news from the army was te
the extreme. When the evening jour
nails appeared tile crowds fought for thu
first numbers. The reports of tn,
statement nade in the Corps Legislati
were read aloud to the eager crowds ant
wildly cheered. Compact masses of tn
lpcoplc remained under the windows o
the different ministers awaiting the Off
Icial bulletins, none having appeared 70
two days.
| General Trochu has issued anothe
proclamation, the meaning of which
that Paris will have to stand q seige.-
The following is the text 10 the nations
guard:
Ito the Garde Mobile, to the Troops and Sc:
men in the Army of Paris, to all the defend
ers of the Capital:
In the midst of events of the highes
importance, have been appointed Coy
ernor. The honor is great; the per
also. | depend on your patriotism
should Paris be subjected to a Siege
Never was there more magnificent OF
portunity to prove to the world tn:
long prosperity has not efieminated tf
: country. You have before you the e,
ample Of an army which has fought or
against three. Their heroic strugg
compels the admiration of all. Sho
by your conduct that you have feelin
of the profound responsibility restill
: upon you.
5 Strong bodies OF troops belonging
e McMahon's army, are being pushed
Y the Vosges.
A corps of Fencibles is ofgahizing
this city. It is to be some $4,000 stron
:. A deputy to the Corps Legislatif t
f day announced to the persons collecst
near the Chamber that the Prussians e
. tered Chatellon Sur -Marne. This NOV
ment would indicate that the Prussia1
arc marching on Paris, by way ofSeza
ne The capital has been supplied wi
an inmehse quantity of provisions-a al
!. munitions of war, and could now stal
a siege Of six months.
The rapidity with which the Cover
lment has accumulated stores is wondt
full, nor does the activity diminish. i
stock of ammunition and food is hour
4 increasing.
The Gaulois relates that when the RI
peror offered to Trochu the governt
r. ship of Paris and the command OF t
It forces here, the latter stipulated that
5. Imust be free to act as he thought pre-
le er; that he must be absolutely unce
n trollcd. General" replied the Emp
OF, Al connde to you the safety OF
$. Capital. Assume command"
ID Both the republican and detiocra
lie journals praise Trochu for his indepel
ence and firmness.
is BERLIN, August 21.-Noon.--It is
ct licially stated that the only import;
ur news received since the action at Res
We vile is that the French have withdra
or all their forces into the Notifications
of Metz.
IN Especial to the World.
&C PoNT-&-MotssoN, August 20-via Il
EMBuRG.-I Witnessed The battle, VIII
at the Prussians won at q fearful cost,
r. mitrailleurs doing terrible service. F
u villages ard battle fields are still sire
al with the dead. From the front | can
he the French on Mont ST. Quentin, o'
as looking Metz from the east. Metz
,r- surrounded, and it LOOKS as if prep;
,ce tions were being made by the Prussi
81 for q siege. !.
m General Sheridan, from the Xii
.or headquarters, witnessed the battle.
ID The King returned here last night,
,ss the Crown Prince visited HIM to-
% coming from direction which indls'
m. his forces not far from Bar lie Due.
tha The French General La Tour
Il wounded and taken prisoner in the
battle. While passing through
nc place the citizens crowded around
mo No with tears and kissed his hands.
;ng There arc rumors of peace neg