The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-09-08

The French army, when once in the hands
of the Prussians, the whole town of Sedan was
at the mercy Of the German guns. Further to
the left lay the village of Obey set on fire early
in the day by the French shells. Above the
railway bridge, on the line to Mezieres, was
wooded hill, where the Crown Prince and staff
stood during the day, having a more extensive
view than ours where stood the King, Bis
marck, War Minister Moltke, Generals Sheri-
dan and Forsythe. The object of the Prussian
Generals was to close crescent of troops, with
which they began to put into circle by juno
tion between the Saxon Corps on the right and
the Prussians on the left. This took place at
noon, near the village of Olley, on the 'Bazelle
ravine, behind Sedan. This terrible circle, at
once formed, grew steadily smaller, till at last
the Notifications of Sedan itself were closed"
The French Minister of War yesterday made
the following declarations in the Senate: s.y
"We have learned, through variousunoff-
cial channels, that Marshal Bazaine failed in
his recent attempt to free himself from the
hostile armies which held him shut up around
Metz. His efforts were heroic. The King, of
Prussia could not help rendering justice to the
valor of our soldiers. McMahon, after endeay-
orng to join Bazaine in the direction of the
north, was obliged to retire to the envirens Of
Sedan. There were several days of fighting,
with alterations of success and reverse; but
we contended against an enemy numerically
our superior, and, in spite of the most energetic
efforts, the attempt seems to have terminated
in an unfortunate manner for our arms. -.
"Other advices, of Prussian origin, are still
more unfavorable, but do not appear to us
worthy of credit in all cases, and the govern
ment is not willing to give them an appearance
of authenticity by communicating them to the
public. Our reverses affiict US. 1t is impossi~
BILE for us to witness without deep. emotion, so
much courage and so much devotion rendered
unavailing; but this spectacle, far from taking
away our energy, augments and redoubles it.
"Since the present cabinet came into power
it has drawn from France new armies, and they
still remain so strong that, with energy and the
word. Let us hope that God will help rs out,
and drive the enemy from our soil" -ss..y5:.55
Jerome David added to the above state
ment that the defences of the capital were now
in the best condition, and, according to compe-
tent judges, we'll capable of resisting all efforts
of the enemy. Let us defend Paris, he said on
the walls and in the streets, and, if it must be,
we will bury ourselves under its ruins
In the Corps Legislatif, statement of the
situation similar to that made in the Senate
was given. Jules Favre declared: owe are
unanimous for defence until death. Great
applause. 1t is time that compliances should
cease, if we wish to repair our disaster" He
concluded by attacking the Imperial power and
proposing to place extraordinary powers in the
hands of General Trochu. Against this course
Count de Palikao and the Chamber protested.
MONDAY, September 5.
The news from Paris is exciting and interes
ting. The downfall of the Napoleonic dynasty
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yeas in the Corps Legislatif, and the people are
shouting 'Vive RepubHque" in the streets. a.
Provisional Government has been formed and
has assumed Office without the slightest disor-
der. All Ministers are acting with energy, and
orders have been issued for the immediate for
nation of colossal armies. The Senate has
been suppressed, and the Corps Legislatif dis
solved. The Provisional Government is in per-
manent session at the Hotel de Ville-General
Trochu presiding. - !. z
At an early hour, great crowds of people were.
upon the streets of Paris. Popular agitationis
reported to be very great, and feeling against
the invaders of France is singularly unanimous.
The flags have been lowered at the Trilleries,
and it is said the Empress has departed. The
masses are tearing down signs containing the
imperial arms and medals, and the police are
no longer upon the streets.
Congratulatory teegrams from an paris OF
the world have been received in Berlin, and
nearly all of them protest against foreign In.
reference with Prussia in the adjustment Of.
peace. sts4: ..SsE
The prisoners captured at Sedan are estima
ted at 1901 900 1t is reported that MeMahon is
dead. 20. S.fsa ..i.s.41
A dispatch from Minister Washblrpe to the.
State Department at Washington says the En-
miro ia ended and that Republic has been pro-
claimed. Baron 'Gerolt has a dispatch from
the Prussian government to the effect that Ma
poleon disavows his power to treat for peace,
and that the French government being at Paris,
the war must continue.
A special to the New York Telegram, dated
from Paris to-day, says the Empress Eugene
having received assurances fromathe Prusslan
Government that she will not be treated as q
prisoner, has consented to join her husband and
son-who was also surrendered with his father
at Sedan. She will leave for Prus sia as soon as
her arrangements can be perfected. Cen fro-,
chu will at once be made temporary dictator,
ana Paris will he defended to the last. -. ~