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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-27
FRENCH MILITARY SPIRIT.
The Opinion of KingIake, tho Historian OF the
Crimean War.

Urimean War.
Kinglake, in his history of the Crimean war;
writes as follows of the French as military
people,
The French are 30 military q people that when a
great national sentiment is once aroused, the very
children ready TO seize their little muskets and
fa'l into columns OF companies but, in the mean
time, and until the mighty nation Is challenged, the
great bulk of the French peasantry are perhaps
more homely, more rustic, more un-
From these quiet millions OF people many tens of
thousands Of small sad, Misunderstanding young
and Immense energy-energy informed with the
traditions OF an ancient and ever warlike
OF turning these forlorn young captives into able
soldiers. All that instruction can achieve is care
fully done; but the enforced change from rural life
to the life of barracks and camps seems not to be
favorable to the animal spirits OF the men: for
although. when seen in masses or groups working
hard at their military duties, they always appear to
be brisk and almost merry their seeming animation
is the result OF smart orders-the animation OF a
horse when the rowels on either side are lightly
touching his nanks; and during the hours whilst
they are left to themselves the French soldiers OF
nresseS apd snrtless IL az canrse this want Of
lustiness in the French army is superbly masked
by all the resources OF military pomp and
all the outward signs which seem to show the pre-
sence OF vigor, despatch, and warke ardOr out the
material OF which the line regiments are composed
must always keep good deal OF its original nature,
and whoever glances at the rising steps OF French
officers successful in Africa will lind that they have
climbed 10 eminence, not by leading troops OF the
line but by obtaining, in the critical part of their
career, the command OF choice French regiments,
or. falling that the command OF troops OF foreign
race. These choice French regiments are not COM
posed OF materials at all like those which supply the
line. On the contrary they number in their ranks
many thousands OF bold, adventurous men, who take
service ia the army OF their own accord and 1t is In
these choice regiments that France sees the true
expression OF her warlike nature or all these choice
regiments the "Zouaves' are the most famous; and
each OF the three foremost divisions OF the French
army on the Alma had in IL a regiment-a regiment
with its two MISUNDERSTANDING 70 the corps
OF the Zouayes What the spearhead is TO the spear
that its Zouave regiment was to each OF these three
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THE DOWNFALL OF OLIVIER.

A Spirited Account of the Scene In the Corps
Legisauf on the Stb of August.
Events have already almost swept the name
of olivier into oblivion, but this brief record
of a scene In the Corps Legislatif which
preceded his fall is of interest. 1t is translated
from, lie Rdppel:-
IN. Schneider reads the decree convOking the
Chambers for an extraordinary Napoleon,
prolonged murmur interrupts the amazed Presi-
dent) He RECEIVERS himself crosses his arms, apos-
trophies the Left, declares that he will do his duty
at any hazard, and continues the reading OF the
decree, but uniting pradence with dignity, omts
the signature 'Eugenie Where Is our
tinent, with his contemptuous smile and raised
glasses? We saw an Emile olivier melancholy,
humble, cOntr1e, with weeping voice and the air OF
a martyr He reads an official declaration, stops
before the Interruptions, does not care to answer
them, however lowers his glasses till the storm is
signed voice.
'"They did not wish, he said, to wait to have the
country compromised before they convoked the
Chamber. loud interruption.) He praises the
her0sm OF the army Enthusiastic cheers from all
sides and from the tribunes the deputies rising to
Chamber to aid the Government In supporting the
national movement Vehement interruption
Every thing without you; nothing with YOU'D The
Minister concluded with an expressive threat
against what he called the minority OF the country
But he smOtbered this insulting challenge with
pass without interruption VI. f. olivier added that
the time for him to be silent was come; that the
Chamber could dismiss the cabinet II it desired, and
If it wished to recall t, 1t had only to say The
Garde des Sceaux quits the tribune amid Distress
ing silence. No one cheered, no one shook his
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-27
NAPOLEON'S LAST.
An Imperial ProcInmnlio

Soldiers Tomorrow will be the 18th OF August,
that anniversary of your triumphant return 10 Paris
after that glorious campaign which decided the des
tiny OF Austrian domination in Italy On that day,
as after your Crimean Victories all France well
coined you with enthusiasm, and Europe, dazzled,
saluted you as worthy sons OF the grand armies OF
the 1rst empire. To-day, however, Prussia
dares to invade the sacred soil OF the country. She
launches against you torrent OF men, who have
surprised your valOr and for the moment triumph
over your indomitable courage. Let US march
again to encounter them. Soldiers at Jena. against
these same Prussians, SO arrogant to-day,
your fathers fought as one 10 three; again
at Montmirail, one TO six. Is any among
you innamed by that exciting memory,
let him set an example TO all Frenchmen. The Sax
ops, the Wurtemburgers, the soldiers OF the Rnensh
eX-cOnfederation groan az being compelled to lend
their arms TO the cause OF Prussia. They know
what little respect that power has for the rights OF
peoples. After absorbing millions OF hanoyerians,
Danes and 9eTmsDa, she will not hesitate TO absorb
the remains OF Southern Germany. InseHsates mo-
ment Of prosperity blinds them. The oppression or
humiliation of Frenchmen belongs not to them
May they have entered France only to ind their
graves. Soldiers, we shall have TO deliver fierce
and bloody battles but with energy and patriotism
the counrys honor will be safe. For every French
man with heart, the moment has arrived TO con-
quer or TO die. NAPOLEON.
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A PRECIOUS CANDIDATE.

The Shenandoah (Va Herald says:-
DIR. Harris, late candidate for Lieutenant Governor
on the Wells Republican ticket, was arrested in
Edinburg on Monday last on the charge OF theft and
obta ming money under false pretences in Warren
county. He was bro1ght 70 this place on Monday
night and committed TO jail for safe keeping until
Tuesday morning, when he was taken 10 Front
Royal. He came 10 Front Royal some months ago,
and bought property at that place. one purchase OF
properly amounted to tllO0, and another $1,000.
He represented himself at one time as being
member OF, and acting in behalf OF, building asso-
ciation ana at another time claiming the purchase
In his own right aud gave a check upon one OF the
banks in Frederick, Nd for the amount OF purchase
money, which, however, was dishonored lie also
attempted the practice OF medicine In Warren
county, but never making any charge for his SER
vices, soliciting from his patrons sOiled apparel,
Watches &C.. 90 be renovated or repaired but which
il has never been his practice 10 return Some days
ago he was arrested for this questionable practice,
and Harry Roy (cOlored) becoming his ban in the
sum of 500 TO answer the charge of theft and OBJ
tanning money under false preLences
About this time Harris started with Roy for Point
OF Rocks, Md, where Harris represented himself TO
be the owner OF considerable property and proposed
indemnifying Roy in the amount OF his bail. But az
Stephensons depot, Frederick county, Va, Harris
gave Roy the dodge and made his escape. BE was
potheard of pptu bss arrest in this coaDty.
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THE RIVAL RAILWAY SYSTEMS.

The French and German Railway Systems
Brought into Use In the War-Superiority OF
the German Network.
The Army and Nary Journal of to-day has
the following interesting article on the two rail-
way systems which have been brought into such
active use by the exigencies of the present war:
Added TO the stories OF military reyerses come
others which tell OF faulty condition OF the French
transport service and c0mmissariat department. It
is diificult TO believe that the machine OF which
Marshal Mel was the inventor can be so badly
structed However that may be, II is certain that
the Germans possess certain advantages in the mat
ter OF railway transport which are not due either to
the admirable system which they nave matured, nor
10 the skill gained in two wars which were
models In this respect That part OF the German
railway system which has come into use in this war
is accustomed TO much heavier business than the
corresponding French roads. Great as Is the travel
upon the lines which extend from Paris TO Mar
selles, .sTaspuTg, and Luxembourg, they are by no
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means equal road for road TO the immense business

means equal road for road TO the immense business
OF the railroads of the Rhine In certain seasons.
From Germany to France the Belgian route
is preferred TO the Luxembourg way From kng-
land to Switzerland the Rhine scenery offers attrac-
tions which the Marseilles road does not. Replace
each excur ,ionist on the Rhine any summers dag
by soldier; load the freight trains with horses,
provisions and forage, and an army would be trans
ported without disturbing the regular service OF the
road. The double service by land and WATER too,
is immensely advantageous Troops which transfer
themselves at points of junction can be sent by
water to the frontier through lines reserved for
the transport OF material The policy OF the Prus-
sian Government towards the other States OF the
Bund has, however not been very favorable TO the
preparation OF the South German railways for use in
war; One condition Of the union is that all railways
shall be under the direction OF the central govern
ment at Berlin and care has been taken to have all
the through routes lie in Prussian territory. ira
weller at Dresden sees Paris far to the west, and
degree and half to the south Of him; but TO reach
the capital Of France by the southern route, via
Hof and Mavence, will keep him three days on the
way. BY going north degree and half, via Hano-
yer and Cologne he can make the journey in thirty
hours The roads leading TO Belgium,
therefore, have the advantage OF pos
sessing the largest amount OF running
an immense business. STILL the management OF
all German roads is admirably systematic, though
tn trains run very slowly. Accounts from Europe
show that in time OF war the maxim slow and sure"
is not adhered to. The speed OF the trains is In
creased, and we are told OF accidents In consequence
Of the hurry, state OF things which, however sad
to the sufferers Is comforting to the Americans, as
with us is to be explained neither by climatic con-
siderations nor national temperament; but that II
we ran slower we might occasionally save one OF
the trainfuls OF lives we now throw away.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-27
ANOTHER SECRET TREATY.
More of the Project of Napoleon To Push his
boundaries to the Rhine

More oil the Project oil Napoleon To Push hts
boundaries To the khine.
The Cologne Gazette publishes, under head OF
further revelations" the following documents
(alluded to already by the cable) which it
asserts it has received from trustworthy
source:-
am in position TO forward TO you, pledgng
myself for their authenticity, the text of two
ments which have not yet seen the light, and which
Count Benedett had probably forgotten when he
Drew up the famous account in which he repre-
sented himself writing to the dictation of Count
OF those documents.
In the handwriting of Count Benedetti to Count
l. Copy, 1857 Private
My DEAR PREsIDENT;-I reply to the Communications
hs @ s onS sRs
ceved from vichy the project OF secret convention,
10 Bring this your knowledge that You may e,amns L
at your am 6 at your to dis
time convenient for doing so. Entirely yours,
Sunday, August 8, 1885
With this note was enclosed the following pro-
position for secret treaty, also in the handwrit-
in the archives OF the North German Condera-
tom
Article l. The French Empire resumes possession of
9 the
Ee S tS 81 % s Kn
standing that compensations to be provided for
s s sn Of the s O
hs &c with the Ger
Confederation the territories placed
reigny OF the King of the Low Countries, we'll all
relating TO toe right OF garrsoning the fortress of
Luxemburg, are snnued
Can 1t now be maintained comparing these two
documents with imaginary accounts given by NM
Benedeti and Olivier, that they written from
pure good nature at the dctation OF Count Bis
marck? -? There is also another question. Was the
document which was sent from Vichy prepared
without the Emperors knowledge? Thsre Is yet
another question. Had the French Ambassador
any particular reasons for inviting the Prussian
Minister TO examine at his leisure PROPOSE
tions OF Prussian origin? Let M. Olli-
vier, then, again assemble the seventy
representatives OF the press and prove TO them that
every thing has been done in good faith that Prussia
has been unfortunate with her Offers, aud that
France has been imperturbable with her refusals
However, this is really what did occur:-Oa the
evening OF the Sd or 4th OF August NJ. BenedettI
sought 10 extract from Count Bismarck a formal
promise OF the aforementioned concessions, adting
that II they were refused, then there would be war;
however, added that he could not believe
that desired to enforce by violence such mpOs
sible demand Nj. Benedetts reply was that he was
on the point OF setting out for Paris, and that far
from offering the Emperor contrary advice he
should recommend him rather TO persist in his de-
maDds, as above all things it necessary to pre-
serve his dynasty. That dynasty, he added, would
be lost II he did not obtain the compensation he
demanded. Thus the present war is but the final
accomplishment OF fixed idea which il partly due
10 the Empire, and partly due the French people
themselves
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WHERE Is NAPOLEON!
A Striking Proof Of the Power of the Frenc

A Striking Proof Of the Power of the French
Directory.
The New York Tribune comments editorially
as follows upon point which cannot have
escaped the attention of our readers-
The most striking and ominous proof OF the extra
ordinary power OF the Directory which has yet been
given, appears In despatch from Paris which an
nounces that the Council OF Ministers, Directory,
has appointed General Wimpfen TO the command OF
an army corps, in place OF General Faily 1t appears
by this that the Directory has begun TO exercise the
very highest functions OF the Emperor In appoint
ing commanders for the army. Could Napoleon
way? Could he delegate It 10 body OF men which
derives its authority from the Legislature, and which
contains among i.s in members sncn pontcians as
startling incident that has yet taken place during
the revolutionary crisis in Paris. In the meantime
where is Louis Napoleon Why this disappearance
in such times as these Ii is hard 70 say; but still
we do not believe that he is dead
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-27
FROM THE DOyML.N1O.N.
The Red River Expedition.

CHICAGO, Aug. 27.-A letter in the st. Paul
Pionee, from the Red River country, dated
August II, says the provisional authorities held
a council at Fort Garry for the purpose of de-
ciding the question of allowing the Canadian
expedition TO take possession of the country.
1t was determined that resistance would be
useless, and Riel commenced to plunder Fort
Garry. Colonel Wolsley's command was ex-
pected about the 20Lh instant, and it was be-
lieved that by that time all the prominent rebels
would be out of the settlement.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 2T.-stosks very dull. Money
4Q5 per cent Gold, li615.s 5-2Os, 1862, coupon,
1l2; do. 1884 do, III; 10. 1865, do, il13s; do.
1885, new, 1929 do 1861, ll0; do 1s6s 110; 1040s,
Canton Company, COZ Cumberland preferred, 80;
n. Y Central and Hudson River, 81; Erie, 2s1
tral, l1S; Michigan Southern, 9ls: Illinois Gen.
tIal, 19i; Cleveland and Pittshurg, 1oiH; Chicago
and ROCK s1e;n saa no5 G lsoS5g ana Fort
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FROM THE SOUTH.
Tennessee Politics.

NASHVILLE, Aug. 26.-General Brown, who
is candidate for Governor, will publish a card
tomorrow defending his position. He does
not recognize the parties as they existed before
the war, and agrees mainly with the resolutions
adopted by the Democrats of Ohio at their last
Ctata Convention
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- Another case Of temporary insanity from
nursing baby recently occurred in Louisville,
BY. A colored girl in that city, during the alb
sence of her employers, Was SO affected by the
crying Of an infant That Ebe forced quantity of
concentrated lye down the throat OF the little
one. Death followed in two days.
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FROM THE WEST.


CHICAGO, Aug. 26.-The Forest City Base
Ball Club of Rockford beat the White Stockings
to-day IA to7,
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The following are the distances from Paris of
the principal places embraced in the above
sketch
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he will have before him an impromptu map
which win enable him to grasp the situation at
a glance.
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A Melancholy Summary.
This Mornings Quotations.

LONDON, Aug. 27-11'30 A. M.-Consois open at
9115 for both money and account American securi-
ties steay Five-twenties OF 1862 s7A; OF 1866, old
Sc, and Of 1857, S5H; ten-fOrties, S2]6. Railways
steady. Erie, IN; illinois Central, ito; Atlantic
and Great Western, 22.
LIVERPOOL, Aug. 27-ll30 A. M-Cotton opened
dull; uplands, SIs@9d.; orleans, 916@9hd. Sales
estimated at 5000 bales. Bacon, sos.
JoNDnH Aup : Calcutta Iinaaed dnN
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LONDON, Aug. 27-1'30 7. M.-COnsols closed at
9lX for money and account. American securities
steady United States hve-twenties of 1862 67x of
1885, old, 81 OF 1867, s5H ten-forties, s2h. Stocks
steady; Erie, III; Illinois Central, 109A; Atlantic
and Great Western 22
LIVERPOOL, Aug. 27-1 80 p. M.-Cotton duh; mid
ding uplands, s2Sd.; ; mddling Orleans s1Sd. The
sales have been 70n9 bales including 1000 for export
and sneculatOn Pork firm Lard nuiet
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To tho Public.

e.
The advertising business of The CHARLES
TON News will hereafter be conducted upon
the CASH SYSTEM, and no advertisements a0al
.be charged except in the case Of auctioneers,
grocsrs, public officers and others, the
nature OF whose business makes prepayment
impracticable. .,.ii =; ~ ;l3..l q
~ To newspaper proprietors the advantages
Of the CASH SYSTEM are many and substan-
tial, and the reduction which we have made,
FOR CASH, in our advertising rates, will more
than compensate the public for the trouble
OF paying for an advertisement at the time
that the order for its insertion is given.
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don't appear to pskeit when they are socked
or sllppered. Soithe remedy is obvious; keep
the, baby's soles covered. Knock-knees the
doctor ascribes to q different childish habit
that Of sleeping on the side, with one knee
tucked intosthe hollow behind the other. He
has found that where one leg has been bowed
inward more than the other, the patient has
always slept on one side, and the uppermost
member has been that most deformed. Here
the preventive is to pad the insides of the
knees, so as to keep them apart, and let the
limbs grow freely their own way.
There is a vast copper mine in England
where shafts extend many hundred yards
under the sea. The moaning of the waves as
they dash against the rocks is forever sound
ing In those gloomy isles. When the storm
comes, the sound of the waters becomes ter
rifle, and even the boldest miners cannot stay
below, but leave their work and come out
upon the earth. Overhead are masses Of
bright copper streaming through the gallery
In all directions, traversed by q network of
thin, red veins of iron, and over all the salt
water drips down from tiny crevices In the
rock. Immense wealth of metals Is contained
In these roofs, but no miner dares give it an
other stroke with his pickaxe. Already there
has been one days work too much upon 1t, as
huge wedge of wood driven into the rock
bears witness. The wedge is all that keeps
back the sea from bursting in upon them. Yet
there are three tiers of galleries where men
work day by day, not knowing but a. some
fatal hour the food may be upon them, render
ing all escape as hopeless as At was in the days
of Noah. The awe:stricken visitors, hurry
away from the scene with heart appalled, in
view Of the hourly dangers.
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The Volunteers.

One Of the marked features in the celebra-
ton of Yesterday was the appearance in the
line of the Charleston volunteer militia,
armed and equipped in very creditable
way The same system Of volunteer organ
lzation is in progress all over the State, and
before long every county will have its full
force Of citizen soldiery. Up to this time the
colored people have had monopoly in form
ing volunteer companies, and we do not
know that more than one white company has
been offered for service. But the whites
have on equal right with the blacks to form
these companies and, as their organization
would uuquestionably tend to maintain
peace and preserve order, we have no hesita-
ton in advising our white fellow-citizens to
form volunteer companies at once, under the
present militia laws Of the State. We desire,
of course, that there be separate organiza-
tions, and, with proper discipline, no jarring
or collision need occur.
There has been some doubt whether white
organizations would be received, but, upon
this point, the Columbia PNenSr, which
seems to speak by authority, says 'eWe
learn that the State authorities have ex-
hibited no disposition to put any obstruc-
tions in the way of separate white vcsan-
teer organizations.
This disposes Of the first difficulty, and is
enough to justify the whites inmaking the
trial. Playing at soldiers may not be pleas
ant, but the formation Of volunteer com
panies, in the, present exigency, is absolute
ly essential to the security and well-being OF
our people,. Let tbs first move be made
without delay.