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PAR1s, August 27. The Moniieur says
e.The Prussians wish to invest Paris. but
Franpe will invest it before them in every
department without the loss Of an hour,
and, with TINT ulianimity which alone
promises great results, from corps OF
volunteers In 1648, an important
movement took place, and the order
which saved us then, saves us to-day. II
is safely our native land. which rouses
us all. The country is degenerate, if,
in less than forty-eight hours, our en-.
thusiasm don't make itself widely known,
and If the provinces don't send to Paris
at least so, 600 defenders. Our material
interest. Rs we'll as love of country, in
vite us to every sacrifice. Ought we not
to be more willing to expend our re-
sources in driving out the enemy than
be compelled to yield him the victory
and disgraceful tribute"
The Journal O6iciel, of to-day, pub
fishes q decree adding Theirs to the
COMMITTEES Of Defence. This movement
seems to be q very popular one on the
part of the Government.
Many OF the journals today dwell on
the necessity of this appointment and
praise his patriotism. He has been in
consultation with generals and artillery
officers in the past two weeks, and with
them visited the Notifications and works,
and has also assisted the Minister of
Agriculture and Commerce in providing
stores for the use of the city in case of
siege.
The Journal O6acfel states that the Co.
vernment, is acting in concert with the
Chambers on the question of preparing
Paris for siege. Orders have been
given to admit wines into the city free
of duty; also other merchandise and pro-
visions; for certain period It also
says Belgium has announced her deter
mination to oppose all violation of her
territory by arms if necessary.
The Constitutional says the order call
ing oul for active service all former sol
dlers, from the ages of twenty-five to
thirty-hve married or unmarried, created
considerable uneasiness, and adds: "It
were better to incorporate 35, 600 of the
Garde Mobile in the regular army"
It also adds: 'The Prussians act not
only against ordinary military laws, but
also those of humanity
at Strasburg they force young
men to work in the trenches under
threats of death, and shots from the be-
sieged city killed them. Thus French
men are forced to kill their brethren.
Such acts are unworthy Of the age, and
give singular idea of Prussian civiliza-
ton, which only tends to increase French
hatred and augment the determination
to punish the Prussians."
The Constitutional SAYS Gambetti and
two distinguished lawyers have already
recruited II, 600 workmen, and requested
to have the defense of Fort de Bicetre,
onathe Southern border of the city.
The Constitutional adds: "We must
prepare rs though we expected the ene-
my at the gates tomorrow. We must
be calm. resolute and ready to face dan
ger. When places like Tonl, Strasburg,
lfalsburg and Metz perish so brayely,
shall not Paris, so strong, so difficult to
surround, keep back the enemy? We
are more than 300, 600 strong, not count
ing all who are able to bear arms. Onr
city must be rampant Of civilization
BERLIN, August 27-6 p M.-The
general headquarters are temporarily at
St. Dizier. Great quantities Of stores
for the Prussinn army are ut Nancy.
Metz was completely invested at s
o'clock, this morning. Bazaine, who is
in command there, makes no effort to
force n passage. Deserters report cx-
treme decentralization Of the garrison.
The Prussians are strongly entrenched
at and before Metz.
OF the three new armies Just organ
lied in Germany, one will march on
Faris with the Prince Royal, tile other
will remain to protect tho rear.
Paris is considerably excited over the
story of the inundation at Metz, and the
drowning of an entire army corps. The
story is generally discredited.
Madam Portales and Madam Vathoue
are imprisoned at Vincennes as Prussian
spies. The Government talks OF execut-
ing them.
LONDON, August 2o.--Ten thousand
peasants and $4,000 wounded are shut
up in Metz. The Prussian Landwehrs
are investing Thionvile. The Prussians
hold oil the tearitory of Southern AL
sace.
Wills, the Scott nronaut, has been
summoned to the Prussian head quar-
ters.
French accounts shy that NIcNIahon is
not ready for battle. Bazaine is silent,
though his lines are still open towards
Bismarck, who has ordered no halt on
the march to Paris. The King acpni-
esced, though the General advised look
ing after McAIahon first and Paris after
wards.