The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-09-28
Prussfan Reports.
4DDIT1ONAL DISPATCHES.
IMPROVEMENT. OF PARIS DErEsczs.

IMPROVEMENT OF PARIS DEFENCES.
BRUSSELS, September 25.
improvements have been made In the tortl
fcations of Paris, under the direction OF the
american General Ripley. There was weak
snace between Forts St. Denis and Mont Vale
Ran. which General Ripley has protected by
an elaborate system ofmines, torpedoes, &c.
DETAILS OF THE BISMARCK AND FAvRE INTER
VIEW.
LONDON, September 25.
The failure of the negotiations between
Count Bismarck and Jules Favre was uue I'M
mediately to the extreme weakness OF the
French Government, which dare not follow lis
own Judgment, The question OF recognizing
Favre OFFICIALLY was not raised. Favre admit
ted at the outset that he and his colleagues
could give no guarantee OF permanent peace.
but desired an armistice until the Constituent
Assembly could be chosen and meet he ad,
TO felinouish temporarily any advantage re,
sultinr from her present military position, and
ii was agreed that the negotiations should
proceed on basis that would give Germapy,
at The end of the arnlistice, If the Constituent
Assembly rejected the terms, the same
relative superiority she now has. The
disagreement commenced on purely military
questions, Won Moltke pointing out mat the
simple lapse OF time was an essential injury
that must be compensated by the relinqulsh-
ment by France Of specified material adVan-
tages. He demanded the surrender OF Stras-
boarg, Toul and Ferdun. All three Oh these
because they obstructed German communica-
tions. To open these and accelerate the move
ments OF the heavy guns, ammunition ana
supplies. Moltke considered partial compen-
sation for the delay. Metz was not demanded,
because it did not interrupt communication.
The unexpected moderation OF these terms
Impressed Fayre, who, personally, it is be-
bo- oa1v accnntpQ them. O1,C
he had no final authority from his colleagues,
and returned to Paris to consult. ID
the meantime, the state OF affairs IN the
city had grown worse, and the difficulty OF
maintaining authority was greater tnan
ever. The "Reds' are turbulent, and there is
great hostility to any negotiations whatever,
and the government was reluctantly oohged
to reject The proposals. On the German side
the negotiation was conducted in entire good
faith, but never with much hope OF .suostan-
tial result During Favpe's visit to Ferrleres
no military delay occurred. Everything pro-
ceeded as before. 1t is believed at headquarc,
ers that nothing would have been gained had
an armistce been accepted, since, until Parls
Is taken, there is little hope that any govern.
ment or assembly would accept the terms OF
peace now definitely resolved on by Germany.
THE PARIS MAILS BY BALLOON.
Tours, September 25.
They have commenced sending mails from
Paris by balloon. The Constitutional pub
fishes note received by this means, which
contesses that the city is completely surround
ed, aad SAYS that communication with the out
side world can only be had by balloons, one Of
which will be sent out every week. person
who left Paris in balloon descended safely ut
EvreuS and has arrived in this city. The
Prussians discovered and fired at him with
muskets and cannon. Some shots came so
near that they caused his car TO yibrate. A
package of letters from the government at
Paris TO the ministers stationed here was
brought by this bold vOyager who says he Will
attempt to return TO Paris as he left it. and
that others will leave the city i'll The same way.
Great vigilance is maintained in the defence
OF Paris, ana rigid discipline is enforced
among the troops sarrisoning the walls.