The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-16
Parisians Confident in De
fense.
PruSsians I'm the NeighbOring
Towns.
General TrOchu's Order OF
the Day.
A LSE A L A r NJ
Part of Bazaine's Army Escaped.
Approaches to Paris Cut OF.

PARIS, September l5.-Dragoons have
appeared at Nogent Sur Marne, Colinas,
Sends. Crespigny, Volge, Nantinel,
Plessy and Dindensmal, towns on the
east, northeast and southeast of Paris
The National Guard is being reorga n
lied throughout France General Tro-
chu, in his order of to-day, says 10000
men on the ramparts may by perseyer-
ing efforts save Paris. The city is in
approachable if its defenses are properly
armed. The Councillors of State have
emporarily suspended their authority.
All the foreign representatives are
still in Paris. The Prussians are still
swarlning around.
The Gaulois has reason to predict
happy results from the peace negotia-
tions now pending.
PARIS, September l5.-The French
troops which recently crossed into
Baden territory will probably remain
and operate on German soil. Reinforce
ments have gone to them.
General Trochu, in an order OF the
,lay to the Garde Rationale, saws the
result of the review is very gratifying.
He feels assured that the defences of
the city will be admirably sustained.
Paris is ready to sacrifice all in order
TO give time to France to organize for
an irresistible defense
Last night the Parisians were
awakened by a tremendous cannonade
all along the ramparts. 1t was sup
posed an attack had been made and
there was some excitement, which was
allayed when the announcement was
made that the gunners were only prac-
ticing.
The shops are mostly closed, masters
and employees alike drilling.
The workmen and National Guard
made a demonstration in regard TO
Minister Washburne and the United
States Government.
Lord Lyons, the British Minister,
warns all English residents in Paris to
leave the city now, while they may.
Place de la Concorde is filled with
cavalry and National Guards.
The Prussian were discovered today,
in secluded places firing with rifles at
the balloons used by military authori-
ties, and promptly arrested.
1 sGustave Flourens, Foville and Chat
teaubriand are in command Of battal.
ions. .-,.r
At Pau friendly demonstrations were
made by the Garde Mobile and the peo-
pie in front of the American Consulate.
Much enthusiasm was manifested.
The Prussians to-day were camped
at Croix au Bois, Gastons, Glas and Fon-
taine.
Near the city, at Nogent Sur Seine,
the Uhlans appeared, but retreated
when it became evident that the people
meant to give battle.
1t is reported that many OF the large
siege guns of the Prussians are deeply
imbedded in the mud of the canal de
Ia Marne, on the Rhine. The Germans
attempted to transfer their guns by this
canal, when. the French suddenly let
the water out OF it. 1t is said this de-
laws the siege for a considerable time
The forts at Lyons are completed, and
many troops are reaching there daily.
The guns are all in position.
Adyices from all parts OF France
say that large sums Of money are be-
ing subscribed for the national defense.
Large forces are being raised and
equipped in all the departments.
A party Of American volunteers
passsi through Tours today coming
from Paris.
Conscripts Of the regular army are
drilling here daily. 4plsr.-
! BorILLES, September 10, 1850 r
MA Part of Bazaines army cut their
way through the Prussians at Metz and
are now marching on Paris. Canrober'
! is in command. %
PARIS, September l5.-The Prussian:
are advancing in immense force. To
morrow the capital will be completely
isolated. All railways are cut with the
exception OF the line running west from
the forest of Montmorency. The for
est of Boudy is now burning Othe
forests will be destroyed tomorrow
Gas connections will not be cut for a few
davs. Unilly is full of supplies o
/ water and food. The gates Of Pari
will be closed tomorrow. There ar
now over six million pounds Of gun
,owd.r in Paris Seventeen bridge