Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-09-08
Paris Defended by 10000 Men.

PARIS QUIET But DETERMINED.
Nav YORK, Sept s.-The New York Telegram
has tie following special:
PARIS, Sept s.-The city this morning is
more than usually quiet, but wears withal an
air OF earn, stness and determination winch,
to say the least, Is exceedingly Impressive
With the rumors that are constantly reaching
here of the advance Of the enemy the determi-
nation to defend the city becomes more and
more universal throughout the capital; and this
feeling is shared by all classes of citizens and is
hourly increasing i'm fsrvor.
The total number OF troops now under arms
in Paris is 10000. This includes Gen. vinay's
troops, the National guard and volunteers.
The seaports OF Brest, Hsvre and Cherburg
are being actively placed in q complete state OF
defence.
BAZAINE IN BAD WAY.
Pears are expressed here that General Ba-
zaine, who is penned up in Metz, will be forced
to capitulate in few DAYS, as he Is now reduced
to sore straits for lack Of provisions and smmu-
milton.
THE FRENCH NAVY FOR THE RRPUB-
Lie.
LONDON, Sept. s.-Advices OF an OFF cial char
acter received in this city from Copenhagen
state that the French feet in the Baltic unan-
imously accepts the new government, and will
continue to do duty under the new orgsniza-
ton Of the government fOT the defense OF the
country.
SEVERE BATTLE AT STRASBURG.
PARIS, Sept. s.-The French consul at Bslse
telegraphs TO the government that the garrison
OF Strassurg made q successful sortie on Tues
day night, killing from 5000 10 10000 Prussians
and capturing many guns.
The Prussians attempted TO cross on pontoons
between Pont des Juifs and Pont Austerltz.
and were absolutely annihilated by mitraileases
posted at the Pont des Pecheurs.
MARTIAL LAW IN HAvRE.
HAvRE, Sept. s-Martial law has been de-
clared here.
MORE ABOUT THE RECOG NIrfoN.
BARIs, Sep. s.-A new corps chilled the Guar
dians Of the Peace, has been organized here.
The Official Journal OF the Republic to-day
prints letter from Mr.. wsshburDe. the Ameri-
can Minister, declaring himself authorized TO
recognize the French Republic, and offer the
congratulations OF the American government
and people, who hear with enthusiasm OF the
proclamation Of the Republic, unattended with
bloodshed, and offer every sympsshy 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
Fsvre as Foreign Minister.
THE NATIONAL DEFENCE.
PARIS, Sept. s.-M. Gambetta, Minister of
the Interior. has issued q circular to the Pre-
fects Of the Department bidding them to think
only Of the war and Of the restoration OF the
calmness and security which are now alone pro-
ductive Of strength. "Postpone eyery thought 30
says Gambetta, ''save that Of tie national de-
fence"
NO REPUBLIC In ITALY YET.
FLORENCE, Sept. s.-The reported proclama-
ton Of republic in Italy is false. An Is Quiet
A deputation from Nice has asked G.neral
Garibaldi to proclaim an Italian RepuhIIc.
rhe report probably originated from ais cir'
enmstanee: King Victor Emmanuel Announce
nis M ability TO maintain order everyWhere. incin-
dihg the fapsi territory, II need be.
THE PRUSsIANs NEAR paRrs
PARIS, Sept. s.-To-day General yinav am.
peared before the ministers and furnishaS a.
plantations Of his late march toward Paris "a.
anirmed that he was closely pressed by the al
vance OF the Prussians during the whole OF his
The committee Of defence meet permsn.r,,,.
Nearly all the deputies Of the majority in tS:
Corps Legisiatif have left Paris. w