The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-09-20

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meet with q desperate resistance, and
che world will understand that Prus-
sia desires the destruction Of a nation /
which is represented by an Assembly +
freely elected. The nation is armed |
and aroused, and determined to de- |
fend its soil and independence.
The Minister of the Interior has |
issued a circular to the Projects, and |
a decree for the Immediate election of |
Municipal Councils.
[Tribune's speciaI-1
PARIS, September 18.-The Project
of Neufchateau telegraphed yester-
dav morning that small balloon had
been found the previous evening,
which contained package of soldiers
letters dated Sept. 10th, addressed to
soldiers families. There was also a
slip of paper signed by General COT
finer, commandant Of Metz, which
stated that the troops in that city
were in good condition and excellent
spirits.
The blockade established by til
Prussians was admitted to be effective,
and their only means of communlca-
balloons. This balloon was the sec
end they had sent out.
Paris, September 19.-The official
Journal Of the Republic yesterday,
contained a circular of Fayre to the
representatives of France in other
countries, Of which the following are
the chief points: He explains why
The elections FOR members of the Con-
stitutional Assembly have been
fixed at an earlier date than
was at first proposed. Objec-
ton had been made that the
present Provisional Government at
Paris was not regular. A fact that We
are forced to admit. The urgency of the
case is also presented il strong Lam
guage. It was first, the duty Of the
government to defend the soil and
preserve its honor, and then return
/ delegated power to the people with
out violence.
Nothingis to be expected from Prus-
STA, Her supreme will and exulta
/ ton at success are irreconcilable with
calm impartiality and statesmanshlp.
Two hundred thousand victims have
already been sacrificed TO her anDl-
ton in this impious war. It is certain
| that she will dictate 20 France the
condition that this momentary aud in
competent Government should not ac-
| oept. We c9nvoke the assembly freely
chosen to deside, aod what We
now is only to give the country cur
hearts and our blood, then let France
| decide, not our transient authority,
but immortal France raising itself to
confront Prussia; France released
from the Winding-sheet of the En-
pire; France, free and generous, Is
4 u A. - al 4Nva ~a@r4 h. nvsH
liberty. Discovering all those exalted
political ideas of the old government,
France has now no higher ambition
than to remain mistress of herself in
| order to develcpe her moral and ma
teriai resources and labor fraternally
with her neighbors ia the development
of civilization. It is this, France re-
covering its free action that now asks
for a cessation of war, bat she will
prefer q thousand fold disaster to dis
honor. The very oiles who awoke
the storm now falsely say the
country is willing to yield. This
may mislead abroad but not here,
France wishes property. commerce
and civilization, but prefers disaster
and dishonor. Its the duty Of France
to repair as far as possible, the evils
| of the past. The government cleo
tons last year were abusive France
never voted for war with Prussia, no
honest man Ia Europe thinks 50. To
the power now seeking to crush
Us, we must oppose the desperate
resistance until the nation is able to
speak through constituent assembly
freely chosen. Make the powers IN
deTstand this.
Favre adds: Mankind must adj
mire. but pity. the spectacle of Paris,
without looking to the right. or left,
or backwards. but with its eyes fixed
on the great and simple duty Of de-
Tending its fresides and its freedom.
ToUEs, Sept H. Yesterday a
courier from the English Cabinet
reached Rover. carrying important
dispatches to Lyons. The railways
were cut, and the courier was obliged
to go forward on foot.
There has been contiguous fighting
around Paris.
LONDON. Sept. 19.-The steamer
jerome Napoleon, with Theirs on
board, has gone to St. Petersburg.
Especial TO the Evening Telegram.I
PARIS, September ia fight took
place yesterday ten miles from Paris,
between the advanced guard of the
PruesIan army and a accommodating
party Of tire French forces. The lat i
ter were driven back, and tho Prs
SLAMS established themselves on the
heights which the French had been
holding. The Prussians numbered
30.0OO The fight is said to have been
very bloody one, and the French,
though beaten, inflicted heavy losses
on the PrIlssians. The contest
ragged for upwards of two hours.
The diplomatic circular issued By
j Jules Favre has met with the uniVer-
sal approval of the citizens, and the
opinion is generally expressed that il
is the ultlmatum of the Provisional
Government.
The Russian Ambassador left the
city to-day, to return to St. Peters
burg.
FLoRESoE. September 18-Baron
Anime. the North German Minister
at Rome, has rendered his good Off
ees for the settlement of the present
trouble. After soma representation,
General Cadorna has granted twenty
four hours to make fresh representa-
tons to the Pope, after which imme-
date steps to enter Rome will be |
taken. Meanwhile the troops sen
t,nue their movements to surround |
that city.
LONDON, September 19.-The re-
ported armistice. is said to be un-
founded nor are the peace prospects
any better.
FLORIDA WATER.
The Celebrated