Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-07
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1870

ALEAANUhlA, VA.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1870
HE WAR NEws.-The Prussians are ad-
yancing rapidly upon Paris. One column is
said to have reached Rheims. Another, com
posed of fresh troops. is reported to have cross.
ed the Rhine near Mulhouse, and at the last
advices was at Neuchateau. Thus far all the
northern French garrisons hold out, but the
only force in the field is that of General Vi1oy,
which, failing to reach MoMahou, is retreat
ing in southwesterly direction on Paris.
Marshal Bazaine still holds out at Metz, which
place is surrounded by the Prussian armies.
Pakao, tho late Prime Minister, is to take
command of the army forming at Lyons. Vol
unteers. it is stated, are fastening to Paris
from all quarters, and its defence is being made
a matter of serious concern. The total force
now under arms in France, including the
Garde Rationale and Garde Mobile, is put
down at 100 900 men, but whether there is to
be any moro fighting is questionable, since it
is reported that the new French Minister OF
Foreign Affairs, Jules Favre, has already made
propositions to the Prussians, looking to a
peace, and with this object in view has Como to
the headquarters of King William.
The REPUBLIC OF FRANCE. The New
York Commercial Advertiser of yesterday even
ing states that the President has instructed
Secretary Fish to issue a proclamation recog-
niziug the Republic of France, and the Wash.
ington Chronicle, of this morning, says that
though this report is not as yet confirmed by
more positive information, there is every other
reason to believe that it Is true. A dispatch
from London asserts that declarations have
reached Paris from foreign committees of sew.
eral States of Europe, congratulating France
on tho peaceful formation of the Republic, and
that Republicans are already leaving London
in great numbers for France. The British
minister, at Pars,it is stated, has been instruct
ed to recognize the French Republic as de-
facto government, and Deputy CASTELAR,, in
,,o ~. of the Republican minority, in the
Spanish Cofges; baa SGT al address Of sympa
thy and congratuation to the new Government
The Paris journals pronounce for the Republic
and promise it their support in the national
defence, dscarding all other considerations.
FROM PARIs.-The revolution" goes on.
Many Paris journals declare that there is no
time now to discuss the. form Of government,
but that Frenchmen must accept the one es-
tabiished and Immediately prepare for defence
l'outrance As the Corps Diplomatic have
not received the circular which il usual under
the circumstances, relations between France
and the other Powers are for the present sus.
pended. keratry, the new Project OF the
Paris police, bias issued a proclamation an
nouncing that the revolution has for its object
the suppression OF a foreign foe, and inviting
the people to the exercise of their political
rights The Ministry have issued proclama
ton to the army in which it invokes the nation
TO rise en- masse, land henceforth to count
on two things only its own resolution, which
is invincible, and your heroism, which has
never had an equal, ard which, in the midst
of uumerited reverses, has astonished the
world" The address says hen gene
raj compromises his command he is relieved.
When government puts 10 peril by its OVID
weakness the public safety, it is set aside.
''This is just what France is doing in abolish.
ing dynasty responsible for all our misfor
tunes. She has done boldly in the face of all
the world this great act Of justice. She accepts
the decree under which all your conscripts have
been summoned, and in the same sct secures
the public safety. The new Government has
revoked the functions of the following ambas-
sailors to foreign courts The Marquis de La
valette, at London the Count de Manbourg,
at Vienna, and General Fleury at St. Peters
burg The revision Of the press at the Minis
try of the Interior has been abolished and the
freedom of the press will be absolute. The
corps of Cent Gardes has been dissolved. aud
the members have been distributed among
other regiments. Gambetta, secretary Of the
interior, has given orders to closely watch the
Count of NienweIkerke, former superintendent
duced all the missing paintings which have
been, from time to time, stolen under his ad-
lniuistraton. Orders have been given for the
arrest of NJ. Pietri, late project OF police, who
is suspected of determination to oppose the
authorities. Seals have been placed on the
cabinet OF Marshal Valiant, minister of the
imperial household. The marshal and his SC
cretary left last night. The Princess Mathil-
d: was arrested yesterday at Pays, in Norman
day, and was conducted to Dieppe, where she
Is under guard. Her baggage, consisting OF
slxty-two trunks, has been retained for exami-
nation.
The EMPERoR AND FAMILY.-The Emperor
passed through Cologne yesterday afternoon on
his way to Wilhemslohe, the capital of Hesse,
whereKingW iliam has assigned him residence
jor the present. At stations along the railroad
there were great crowds OF people waiting to
see him, but be was treated everywhere with
respect and consideration. The Empress left
Paris Sunday afternoon going to Belgium to
rcjoin tho Prince Imperial. She quilted the
palace by the entrance on the Quay, having
With her but servant. 1t is evident from the
appearance OF the rooms in the palace that her
dnnartnre was hastY, Trunks were piled about