Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-10

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es for thc ], frrs of Paris. The ial
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Z work .hou, al sred by the contractors
tizens Ordered 20 Report for En-
FOllmenL
Last night posters were distributed over
the city inviting citizens, between the
ages of thirty and forty, TO present them
selves, within three days, at the mayor
atty house for enrolment in Nationale
Guard. As soon as completed, the distri-
button # arms will be commenced.
French Empire on the Verge of N
Collapse.
LONDON, Aug. 9.--The Pail Mall Gazette
has assurances, from private sources in
Paris, that the Empire is on the verge of a
collapse The Germans are expected in
Paris, and even if they were arrested the
Empire is dead. The Parisians are receiv-
ing arms and they are all republicans. The
establishment of provisional government
is already talked of. Orleans is, through
Gems. Chauquenier and Tracher, in acen-
dency, and eminent Imperialists are leav-
ing France.
The Situation in Paris.
PARIS, Aug. 9.-The Minister of the In
terror has issued a proclamation an
nouncing that according to the terms of
the articles of law Of the 9th of August,
1S49, on the declaration of state of siege
the military authorities have the right to
interdict all publications of nature to ex-
cite or keep up disorders. AS such a
proposition as that made by the S6icLe, to
institute committee of defense, tends to
anarchy and destroys unity of action,
creating a useless agitation, on the advice
of the Council of Ministers, it is decided
that the military authorities shall apply
proscriptive measures to any journal re-
newing such propositions. ~
The republican and democratic journals
advise the immediate meeting of the Corps
Legislatiff and the arming of the people.
They all censure strongly the disorders
that have taken place in the streets, and
counsel calmess and moderation.
The Deputies now in Paris met yester-
day afternoon and called upon the En-
press.
There is great activity in enrolling vol
unteers in all parts of the city; $4,000
workmen are strengthening Notifications,
assisted by 20, 900 sailors from the fleet.
The GduLOis says that the false news of
the victory was disseminated In Straus-
burg last week at the same hour it was
sent over here, and was a preconcerted
attempt to deceivethe nation.
Citizens Defiant.
LONDON, Aug 9-Letters from Paris
say that the citizens are defiant of martial
law. They continue to assemble in the
streets and discuss the war
Revolution in Paris Imminent
A dispatch to a prominent banking
house from London says revolution in
Paris is imminent.
Not Confirmed.
The rumored death of Napoleon is not
confirmed, but probable.
Edmund About ON the Situation.
Edmund About writes from the field of
battle condemning the Emperors misman-
agsment. He says: Having directed
war; he let the Prussians begin it. Neither
party was ready, yet the French lost twenty
days in useless marching and counter
marching. They were surprised at Weis-
senburg by an enemy whom there were no
videttes to watch, nc skirmishers to meet,
and no settled plan to repel.
StrasbOurg Surrundcd.
The New York Herald's special dis
patch from Corlsrush, to-day, states
that Strasbourg has been surrounded by
sixty Thousand troops, mostly South Ger
mans, and must surrender, as the garrison
numbers only seven thousand men, al
though this does not include the National
Guard of the city, which would increase
the garrison largely if called out.
Prussians Advancing.
An advance of the Prussians upon
Saar Luuif and Freves, has commenced.
1t is supposed that Prince Frederick
Charles is in command, and that an I'M
mediate attack will be made on the
French position at Metz.
All Quiet ut Metz.
METz, Aug. 8, $50 A. M-The enemy is
in large measure concentrated in front of
Metz. Marshal Bazaine has the direction
of operations. The corps of General
Frossard has retired in good order on Metz.
All was quiet during the night. The
Emperor has gone to the general head
quarters of Marshal Bazaine.
Arrival of Gen ChanGcnier.
METZ, Aug. s, 9:1OP.M.-Gen. Change
nier has arrived and was conducted from
the railway station to the Prefecture by
an honorable citizen of town. The Cen
eral was in civilious dress, and was i'm
mediately taken into the presence of the
Emperor. Public opinion here receives
with favor the advent of Changenier.
Strength of the Army at Metz.
LONDON, Aug. 9.--Authentic advics from
France show that Bazaine, the Comman-
der-in- Chief, has 30, 600 men at Metz, and
McMahon so, 600 at Nancy.
Ged. Frecher has entered upon his duties
of Major General of the army. 1t is not
known whether LeBouf will have any COM
mand.
Whereabouts of the Prussians.
A rumor has reached here that the
Prussians are in Melhausen, sixty miles
southwest of Srasburg.
Ovation TO King William.
BKRLIN, Aug. 9.-The King, while
passing through Neustadt yesterday, re-
ceived great ovation. The streets were
filled with joyful people, who waved
flags, covered the King with flowers, and
cneered wildly. Bismarck, Won Roen
and others addressed the people, and
thanked them for the King.
Entire French Losses OH Saturday.
The losses of the French in battle of
worth Saturday 5000 are dead, wounded
and missing and 5000 prisoners. McMa-
hons baggage, many cannon and two
railroad trains with stores and munitions
were captured. The Prussian cavalry, in
their pursuit, bagged thousands of strag-
glers who throw ed away their arms. Total
Prussian loss 8, 800 dead and wounded.