Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-09-13
THE PRUSSIAN ADVANCE.
King William will Surround Paris.

LoNboNs cSpt. IL
Mldnight-Ihe government of Russia and
Austria have given their assent i'll support OF
the proposition for tortnights armi,lice
1t is reported that Prussia declines any in
reference or mediation by other governments
of Europe. Postal and Geographic conmu
nication between Paris and the outside would
cease to-day. The lines OF communication
not interrupted by the Prussians have been
destroyed by the French themselves.
BERLIN, Sept. IL.
Midnight-It is reported that the Govern
ment of the United States are making vigor-
Gus and energetic circumstances with Prussia
against the necessity tor further continuance
OF the present war.
PARIS, Sept. u.
1t is again reported that Marshal Bazaine
has effected successful sorte from Metz
through the Prussian lines, and is now NOV
ing along the Moselle towards Pont Nous
son.
Advices from Metz, report that the garri
son is in no immediate danger of distress
from famine or assault, the magazines being
well stocked with provisions and ammunition.
The Russians are approaching Greasy and
Compiegne. The Garde Mobile are with
drawing to Beanvaris. The Prussians have
seized several young men at Montmirail for
CONSUMPTION. The Prussians are now in
force in Sezanne, and are now advancing
along continent Of the Marine.
The ministry have communicated publicly
a letter from Marshal McMahon to them, un-
der date Sept. sth, from POUR and Bots. He
SAYS that when his wounds have so tar healed
as to permit. he shall ask to be removed to
some German town.
The Steele says that King William, in re-
plying to the address of the diplomatic agents
concerning the anticipated bombardment of
Paris, said, Il trust it will be necessary to
resort to extreme measures after the arrival
of my armies under the walls of Paris.
expect to reduce the city by surrounding it
nd destroying all means of escape.
The Prussian army halted % miles from
Paris, at the special request of Bismarck to
consider the Russian Austrian proposals for
an amistice.
The Standard and other British journals
urge English intervention duty and right,
the neglect of which will involve dshonor.
ROME, Sept -.
Addresses to the King of Italy are being
numerously circulated and signed by Italians,
asking for the occupation by King Victor
Emanuel OF the city OF Rome.
LATER.
LONDON, Sept. IL.
An outbreak is reported in the province of
Viterbo. The people surrounded the Papal
Zouaves in their entertainments at Niterbo,
Montefiascone and Nalcntano, and threatened
to attack them. Order was restored in the
name of the King OF Italy.
An arrangement for the occupation of the
papal territory has been agreed to. plcsci-
tum is to be taken, by which the inhabitants
are to decide for the Pope or King as their
civil ruler, the decision to be binding on
both The meantime the Italian troops will
hold the Roman territory until the voting is
over, and if the result is adverse the King
will withdraw. The Papal towns are send
ing petitions to the Italian government for
protection.
Naples urges the King not to hesitate to
make Rome the capital Of Italy.
The Official Journal of the governme Mt of
Florence, justifes the occupation of st.
Peters, maintaining that it is as necessary
for the Pope as for Italy. The Journal
hopes that the Pontif will accept the guardi-
anship of the Italian government.
Special to n. Y. Herald.
London, Sept. -, A Paris correspondent
writes that the arming of the populace is
going on rapidly, and all are being drilled.
One thousand franco tireurs have been sent
to join 1000 regulars, who are now obstruct-
ing the Prussian advance.
All of the bridges around Paris have been
blown up.
1t is asserted that Mcmahon wished to re-
treat from Sedan to Paris. but was prevented
by Palikaos orders. He will justify himself
to the public when he has recovered from
his wounds.
The condition of affairs at Tientsin are un-
satisfactory. The Chinese are violent in their
conduct, and are concentrating troops there
Six French iron clads were seen off Good
wins this morning. Their course was south
west
SHANGHAI, Sept. II.
The news from the North is meagre. The
Ambassadors are waiting instructions
The French Minister had caused the release
of Christian converts.
The English steamer Ocean and the Italian
frigate Princess Clothilde are at Chepoo.
There is a strong naval force at the mouth
of the Peiho. Both tie English and French
Admiral are at Chepoo awaiting orders.
Shanghae is prepared for defence.
PARIS, Sept. -
1t is estimated that 200, 900 of the Garde
Mobile are in Paris. The state of the streets
Is fearful.
Bazane has made another successful sortie.
lie Gaulois reports that England in the
name of the neutral powers, asks the King
of Prussia for ten days armistice. No reply
has been received, but there are prospects of
assent.
1t is reported that Bazaine not only refused
capitulation when informed that the Emperor
and McMahon's army were prisoners, and
that the Emperor advised him to surrender
Metz, but declared in towering passion that
he would not respect Napoleon's wishes, and
would shoot any French officer advising him
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