Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-09-11

Versailles from Sedan. A short rest Is
only needed when they win be enabled to
resume active service. They viii be de-
tailed to watch
! A French mob contemplate an attack
on the Office of the Marseillsise. The
Figaro newspaper has also been threat
/ ened.
| Italy and spain Recognize the Re
public The Prussians delayed and
4 Harrassed. q ~
'PARs, Sept. 10.-The Figaro says that
the Republic of France has been officially
recognized by Italy and Spain.
The heavy rains of the last few days
have 4retarded the Prussians between
Rethel1and Rheims, and it is only with
much difficulty that their artillery can be
move dover the heavy roads. At several
places near Paris, trees have been cut
| down SO as to impede the progress of the
enemy.
The Garde Mobile have attacked the
Prussians at different points, killing,
wounding, and capturing numbers of
them. Al w L-Z q ELt
The Garde Rationale are to do night
duty on the ramparts.
Gustave Fleurens is here.
Red Republican Excesscs-Destruc-
tion of Tunnels and Bridges-Bank
of France Gone 40 TouIouse-The
Gas Cut off.
PARIS, Sept. 1O.-Light draft French
gunboats are descending the Rhine.
The Journal Des Debats publishes ac-
counts of excesses committed by the Red
Republicans at Tolouse and Lyons. W.
All the railroad tunnels in the depart
ments of the Seine and Marne has been
blown up by order of the military authori-
ties; the bridges have also been destroyed.
The journals announce the seizure here
of 30,0 needle guns, which are TO be
distributed to the soldiers forthwith.
= The Bank of France has been removed
to Toulouse
1t is announced the Prussians were
at La Ferte Sous Jouace last night.
/ The Gaulois says after tomorrow the
supply of gas will be cut off from the city
to avoid the dangers of explosions by the
enemy's shells. W.
+ The citizens seem determined to avoid
disorders now All persons endeavOring
to excite the populace will be arrested at
once
1t is announced that large quantities of
Remington rifles have lately arrived here
from England. At the railway depot,
great number of chassepOts have been
piled in wagons. They had apparently
been forgotten three weeks ago. Good
use can be made of them now. q
Some journals have reported that Pierre
Bonaparte weptwhen he met the Emperor,
The former writes letter denying the
statement, and adding that both his
friends and enemies know he has more
manly habits. fffF =
Citizens of Faris who have gone away,
are to be taxed in proportion to the rents
they pay, for lodging the Gards Mobile.
When they return, they will be called on
for payment from this date. ....
1t is noticed that the protestations
against violence recently made by the ul-
ira journals, has had the best effect upon
the minds of the people who are thus
made aware that revolution does not
mean anarchy. -s-.- -...... --.- |
A Hegira at Hayre
Advices from Havre say the crowd of
strangers there is so great that the hotels |
are overwhelmed The boats for South
hampton refuse to carry passengers.
Trains arrive at Havre from Paris hours
behind time they are 80 heavily laden.
The scenes at the depot here are very af-
fecting Great crowds gather as the time
approaches for departures of trains. The |
cars, in all cases, are OvercroWded, and |
many people are left behind. Many fam
lilies are leaving the city in vehicles. Ex-
orbitant prices are charged, as it is not
supposed the vehicles and horses will be
returned. -.a.... "....
Project for a Representative Legis- |
lature. |
The journals approve of the project for
the convOcation of an assembly of con-
stituents, as depriving the Prussians of
any chance to make claim for indemnity,
there being no regular Government.
The forests of Claimant and Meadon are |
being destroyed by order of the Govern
ment.
Ii is just announced that the publics- |
ton of the Marseilles has been suspended.
All the editors have abandoned the con- |
Germ.
Bonneville has resigned the French am
bassadorship at Rome.
The official journal to-day publishes
letters of the Ministers from Italy and
Switzerland recognizing the provisional
government, and the answer of Fayrs
thereto.
Laon Surrenders, but the Citadel is |
Blown Up.
p PARIS, Sept. 10.-The afternoon pa
pers report the following:
The Prussians demanded the surrender
of Laon. The French commander opened
the gates and the Prussian officers and
soldiers entered. When they were well
inside the French commander fired a
mine, blowing up the citadel and killing
and wounding large number.
The Garde Mobile are continually ar
irving in Paris.
RepOrt-BazaIne Breaks Loose
and Makes for Paris
PARIS, Sept. 10.-There is considerable
excitement in the city this evening on the
receipt of favorable news. A report is in
circulation that Bazaine has succeeded in
cutting his way out of Metz through the
Prussian army and is now marching to-
wards Paris. The report had a very de-
cided effect at the Bourse and rentes ad-
vanced to 55f.
The Prussians are advancing on the
city very leisurely. The French force
evacuated Channerg as the Prussians ap-
peared before the town, destroying the
railroad as they went out.
Gambetta in few eloquent remarks
declared it the unalterable intention of
France tc fight to the last. In few days
we will have allies, not in sympathy alone
but in men and arms. The King of
Prussia will do well to look to the safety |
of his own throne. The god of liberty |
and freedom is on our side, and no hand |