Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-09-16
MORE ABOUT THE soRrIE FROM
PAkIS.

PAkIS.
PARIS, Sept. 16.ISpecial 20 the New York
Telegran.l This morning q corps OF the army
OF occupation left this city for the purpose of
attacking the advance guard Of the Prussian
army, who are known TO be in the imme ediste
suburbs Of the city. This movement was made
in consequence Of positive information having
been obtained by Gen. Trochu by means of sub
terraneous communication with the suburbs OF
Paris, that the outposts Of the Prussian army
were located on the northeast and southeast OF
the capital
CAPTURE OF UHLANS IN PARIS.
Several uhlars were arrested this forenoon in
farls, disguised as citizens, and were imme-
diately taken to the Office OF the Minister of the
Interior. 1t is expected they will meet the
same fafe that has been awarded TO all other
spies captured in the city.
PRUSSIAN DEVASTATIoNS.
The Prussisn army continues its work OF
devastation and destruction. To-day they took
possession OF the railroad station at Chautilly
where they captured a train, detained the pas
sengers, and confscated their baggage
Another train, which was in motion as the
Prussian advance entered the station, was fired
upon by the troops, but succeeded in escaping
from the enemy.
A ROTHSCHILD DEFENDING PARIS.
The enthusiasm of the inhabitants OF Paris.
and their determination TO defend the city, NAV
be realized somewhat by the fact that one of
the Rothschilds, young member Of the emi-
nent banking firm, has shouldered chassepot,
and is daily doing duty on the ramparts OF the
city, alongside OF the laborers.
THE ARMY OF DEFENCE.
Members of the Garde Mobile are constantly
arriving in large numbers, to swell the army of
defence.
PAPER SCARCE.
In consequence Of the scarcity OF paper all
the newspapers printed in the city appear this
this morning curtsiled to half their usual size.
Emile Girardin o-dsy announced, through his
journal, that he has retired from the cares and
auxieties Of political life, and that he desires
no nomination to office under the Republic.
CHASSEPOTS.
Twenty-Five thousand chassapots wers ds-
liyered to the troops in the city yesterday.
BALLOONS.
Balloons that are used for observing the
enemy continue to ascend daily.
REFUGEES FLOCKING TO PARIS.
Refugees from neighboring to wns and viii
lagos, flying from the invaders, are focking into
the city by the thousand.
"NlNE LA REPCBL1QCE."
The republic continues to find favor in the
provinces, and notifications of the organization
OF provincial republican committees are re-
ceived continuously by the ministry.
Government securities continue steady.
PRUSSIANS CAPTURED BY SHARP
SHOOTERS.
PARIS, Sept. 16.-Advicee received by the
Minister Of War show that the shareholders
and free corps are capturing many Prussian. in
the suburbs.
THE BOMBARDMENT OF STRASBURG.
The Minister Of War is in receipt of late dis
patches from General Ulrich, commandant at
Strasburg. He reports the bomb ardment as
constant and terrific. The city has been badly
damaged. He adds that he has no idea of sur
rendering.
The railway between Paris and Lyons has
been cut by the French authorities.
GUARANTEES FOR PEACE.
1t is reported that whereas the Prussians de-
mand guarantees in case of peace, the provis-
i0nal government is preparing to furnish them
THE ARMY Of TIE LOIRE.
The military headquarters at Tours is RAPIDLY
organizing large army to be known as the
army Of the Loire. 1t is to be formed of contin-
gents from the western departments and those
bordering on the Pyrennees.
In the departments Of the Bouches Du Rhone
and Gard volunteer enlistments now exceed
$4,000. In all France one million have been
enrolled.