Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-09-10

Der I'd, midnight, says: The die is cast,
10 far as McMahon's fine army and the
fortunes Of the empire arc concerned. It
Il al over with France. Mcmahon il
seriously wounded. The roads present a
terrible aspect The French left every.
thing, flying in every direction, and throw.
Ing away their arms. The Prussians
pressed resolutcly, bent on cutting off
their retreat toward Belgium. The Prus.
tidds Used the bayonet with dreadful eff.
feet. 1t is said the Emperor will be sent
under strong escort to Madgeburg, but his
destination is secret.
Paris, Sept. As p. M.-The Council
Of Ministers have issued q proclamation to
the French people. Among other things
It says: Great misfortune has come upon
bur country. After three days of heroic
struggle against 300, 900 of the enemy, the
Atmy at Sedan have been made prisoners.
The Emperor has also been made prisoner,
but this will not shake our courage
Paris to-day in complete state of defense
The military forces Of the country will be
organized in few days. Your patriotism,
your union, your energy, will save France
In the Corps Legislatif, Jules Favre de.
clared they were unanimous for defense
until death. (Great applausc.] He con.
eluded by attacking the Imperial power,
proposing to place extraordinary power in
the hands Of Gen. Trochu. Palika and
the Chamber. protested.
PARIS, Sept. SIS p. M.-Rochefort
has been liberated. The people are in a
state Of extraordinary excitement. From
time to time Gambctti addresses them, ex .
horting order. Soldiers of all regiments
mixing among the people, unarmed, and
are shouting" Pira Rcpublici' From en-.
frances and windows aud all the barracks,
the soldiers salute the people. At four
o'clock this afternoon the flag was lowered
on the Tuilleries. Placords have been
posted in various places inscribed, " Death
TO THEIRS" MObs continue to tear down
signs containing Imperial arms and medals,
and in some cases the people have climbed
up to the highest stories to tear down from
theatres the word " Imperial"
NJ w York, Sept. 5.-Amstcrdam dis.
patches say that the Prince Imperial was
captured with the Emperor and 10000
men.
Direct Paris kilograms report a great
popular excitement over the announce.
ment Of the capitulation aud capture of
the Emperor.
1t is reported that Dictatorship would
be pronounced by the Corps Lcyisla,if at
secret meeting.
Crowds Of people are anxiously await
ing news. No violence has occurred. At
midnight the Boulevards we're dcuscly
thronged. but the people arc orderly.
New Y"Rx, Sept. 5-l2:2O r. MA
dispatch from Washington says that Min.
lister Washburne tcleyraphs to the Depart.
tncnt Of State that the Empire is ended,
and that the excitement is intense in
Paris.
NEw YORK, Sept. 5.-A telegram from
Paris to-day says: The Empress has con.
scented to join her husband and son, hav.
fng received assurance that she will not be
regarded As a Prussian prisoner.
TrOchu will be made Dictator and Paris
will be defended to the last.
LONDON, Sept. ga Brussels dispatch
says 10000 French troops have crossed
the frontier and surrendered.
A demand upon the Moutmedy garrison
Tor surrender vas refused
PARIS, Sept. s., 3, r. Mt is now
t~possibic TO reach the Corps Lcgisla,if,
ewing to tho enormous crowds surround
ing the building. 1t is reported the vote
Of Dcchanse carried-ycas, lSj nays,
none. The people are wild with excite.
meut, rushing through the streets, dis,
playing pIacards with the vote Of the Corps
l.egisiatif inscribed thereon. Shouts Of
"Vire lie Rcpubliquc" were heard on all
sides. Regiments passing into the city
are received by the populacc with shouts
of "Vive La Liguc !" Vive lie Repub.
lique." The National Guard reversed
arms as the regular troops passed, as a
eign Of amity. The troops are singing.
80 Mourir Pour La Patrie." A scene of
indescribable excitement prevails.
Later.-The crowds are beginning to
tear down the Imperial arms from the
fronts Of shops. There are fears that this
will lead to serious trouble, as the National
Guard is not inclined to permit any dis.
elders.
lss0 ?. M.-The city now presents one
Of the most imposing popular displays ever
witnessed. Hundreds Of thousands of
armed citisess arc marching to the Corps
J.egislatif, and surrounding the building
The frenxied turrahs of the countless
nasses filing every avenue leading to the
Hall, are heard. No symptoms Of disor-
der Yet, only unanimous expressions Of
popular will. Before the residence of
Gen. Trochu is compact mass Of people,
awaiting the return of the Governor.
Around the Tuillerics is a strong military
force guarding it against any possible dis.
play Of indignation. Hundreds of thou.
sssds Of citizens are still passing towards
the Corps Legislatif aud the Palace de Ia
Coacorde is one mass of human beings
Rumors Of all kinds are in circulation
1t Is impossible to ascertain foundation
One sentiment seems to be paramount tina,