The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-09
THE WAR IN EUROPE.
Napoleon a Prisoner |!
Surrender of McMahon's Army
A French Republic Declared !.

a Frencb Republic Declared !
BERLIN, Sept. 1.-The following off,
cial dispatch from near Metz, on the
morning of the first, speaks thus:
'BaZaine, with several corps, uninter-
ruptedly attempted to break out from
Metz in northerly direction, under the
chief directions of Prince Frederick
Charles. Gen. Manteuffel defeated all
these attempts in furious engagement,
which may be designated the battle OF
Noisseville, and the enemy was thrown
back into the fortress. The first and
ninth corps, and the division of Kum-
and Landwehr, and the twenty
eighth infantry brigade, participated in
the engagement. The principal fights
were at Serigny, NoisseVille and Retou-
IA. The losses are large, and the ene-
my's losses are very heavy. General
Ulrich, of the garrison at Strasburg,
made sortie and was defeated.
IMPORTANT DISPATCH.
BERLIN, Sept. 3.-The following i'm
portant dispatch has just been made
public, dated Sedan, France, Friday,
Sept. 2, II :23 p. M:
To QUEEN AUGUSTA: A capituiation where.
by the whole army of Sedan have been made
prisoners Of war, has just been concluded with
Gen. Wlnapieur, commanding. instead Of Mar.
shall MaeMahon, who was wounded.
The Emperor surrendered himself to me as
he has no command, and has left everything tc
the Regent at Paris.
His residence l shall appoint after an inter
view with him, at u rendezvous to be fixed
upon Immediately.
What course events, with Gods guidance
have taken.
The following has also been received,
addressed to the Secretary of State,
London, Sept. 3, IL :l5 p. m:
The Emperor and MacMahon's army have
surrendered at Sedan to the King. The En-.
peror's residence is to be appointed by the
King after an interview with him The capt..
ulation was concluded with Gen. Winapfeur
instead of Marshal MacMahon, who was
wounded.
tSignedl MOTLEY.
Minister al London.
CONFIRMATION OF THE ABOVE.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-The following
telegram was received by the State De-
partment this afternoon from Minister
Motley, dated London, Sept. g.:
The Emperor Napoleon surrendered yester.
day 10 the King OF Prussia. The whole French
army at Sedan are prisoners of war.
tsignedl MOTLEY.
PARIS, September 4.-The Council OF
Ministers have issued the following
proclamation
''TO THE FRENCH PEOPLE: Great mis-
fortune has come upon the country.
After three days heroic struggle, sus-
tanned by the army of Marshal MacMa-
hon, against 100000 of the enemy, forty
thousand men have been made prison
ers. General De Wimipffen, who took
command of the army in place of Mac
Mahon, badly wounded, has signed the
articles of equalization. This cruel re-
verse will not shake our courage. Paris
is to-day in a complete state of defense.
The entire military forces of the coun-
try will be organized in few days. A
new army will be under the walls OF
Paris. Another army is forming on
the Loire. Your patriotism, your
union, your energy will save France.
The Emperor has been made prisoner
in the struggle. The government, in
with its public powers, will
take all the measures required"
LONDON, Sept. "A special CORES
egraphs from King Williams headquar.
ters at Veudrest, near Sedan, on Fri.
day, as follows:
''The battle of Sedan began at six
O'Clock in the morning of September
lst. Two Prussian corps were in posi-
ton on the west of Sedan, having got
there by long forced marches, in order
to cut off the French retreat to Mezieres.
South of Sedan was the first Bava-
rian corps, and east, across the Mouse,
the several other Bavarian corps. The
SaXons were on the northeast with the
guards.
After tremendous battle the Prus-
slams completely surrounded Sedan, and
the Bavarian troops having entered the
Notifications, the Emperor capitulated.
1t was then 5: Is p. III.
The Emperors letter to King William
was as follows: 'As 1 cannot die at
the head of my army, lay my sword
at the feet of your majesty He left
for the Prussian headquarters at seven
a. IN. Sept. I'd.
McMahon's whole army, comprising
100000 men, capitulated without con-
PARIS, September 50 P. Mt is
now impossible to reach the Corps Leg
islatif, owing to the enormous crowds
surrounding the building. 1t is report
ed that the vote on the defense of the
city has carried by 1S5 yeas !; nays, none
The people are wild with excitement,
and are rushing through the streets, all
bearing placards with the vote of the
Corps Legislatif inscribed thereon, and
shouts of cice la Repu6Iiq1e are heard
on all sides. Regiments passing into
the city are received by the populace
with deafening shouts of cice la Repub-
'que." The national guards reversed
their arms as the regular troops passed,
rs a sign of annuity. The troops are
singing a 'Mourie Pour Patre." The
scene is certainly one of indescribabIe
But one sentiment seems
10 be paramount to the resistance to in
Vasion. "All the nation now to the res
cue" shout the people, and the troops
'oln them enthusiastically. The people
evince but little desire to create trouble,
and all seem overjoyed at the vote of
defense.
1 30 p. M.-The city now presents one
Of the most imposing popular displays
ever witnessed. Over one hundred
thousand armed citizens are marching
70 the Corps Legislatif, and the immense
are surrounding the building
amid the frenZied hurrahs of the count
ess masses which are filling every ave-
lue leading to the hall. There are no
of disorder yet, only an unan-
nous expression of the popular will
before the residence of General Trochu.
In the Louvre there is a compact mass
Of people awaiting the return of that
officer.
Around the Tuilleries is strong mil
tary force guarding against any posi-
Die display of popular indignation.
Hundreds of thousands of citizens
ire still pushing toward the Corps Leg
slatif
The Place de la Concorde is one mass
IF human beings.
LATER, 4 80 p. M.-At the departure
IF the Deputies from the Corps Legis-
if, scenes of ENTHUSIASM took place
lround the building, the national guard
with the troops and the
people. Thousands of guards rushed
nto the hall. but were persuaded TO re-
ire by NJ. Yambetta, who seems to have
great influence over the people. The
crowds outside are singing the Marsel-
aise, and shouting 'vive la Repulique."
There is intense excitement, and a con-
tant noise of voices that browns all
)ther sounds.
There were no dangerous elements
Visible until the crowds reached the Rue
Castiglone, when they began tearing
Town the imperial arms, and tearing
rom the flags of the national guards
he golden eagles of France, and from
he walls and signs the medals bearing
he imperial effigy.
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