The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-13
THE SITUATION IN PARIS.
TrlEsRAms TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

fence-Gas Cut OT-Thie ves-Army Rein-
forcements-Ncws from the Field-MaciIa-
hon and Bazaine.
PARIS, Sept. 12-NOon.
have to report that Paris remained quiet during
the evening OF the 10th inst, tranquil as the
night advanced and enjoyed what may be termed a
local repose early on Saturday morning.
The preparations for the defence Of the city were
carried on with the most unremitting activity. The
standing in the vicinity OF the fortincatOns
were as they are now, being cut down, and the sur
rounding woods and strawberries burnt.
The soldiers OF the National Guard are on duty on
the ramparts.
The forts are fully manned.
On all sides the Inhabitants show looks OF most
determined, desperate resistance to the enemy.
The cutting on OF the gas and destruction OF the
gaswOrks near the metropolis has brought perfect
holiday, or saurnaa, to the thieves who lnfest the
city, but the act was deemed absolutely necessary
in order to guard against an explosion Of the great
gasometer by means OF the artillery fire.
Small bands or soldiers who made their escape
from Sedan are still arriving In Paris.
The armIng Of the male population of the city Is
going on rapidly and with considerable regularity
and system. The new levees kept at drill almost
constantly.
sHARPsHoOTERs.
One thousand "free marksmen,n or volunteer
sharpshooters, have marched to join the four thou
sand picked riemen regulars who have been ordered
for the duty Of obstructing the Prussian advance.
MACMAHON.
1t Is asserted thar Marshal MacMahon wishes to
retreat Paris WITH his army, but is prevented from
doing so by orders from General PaikaO. MacMahOn
Will justify himself, 1t Is said, personally to the
French public when he Is sufficiently recovered
from his wounds to justify such exertiOn.
ARIsTOCRATIC "SKEDADDLEu
Several members of the Garde Mobile who belong
to wealthy families have disappeared and cannot
be made personally available for the purpose OF
national defence. They have been denounced" by
name to the military tribunals and now called on
publicly by General Trochu the Gazette to return
to the public service or take the consequences OF
their desertion.
THE GARDE MOBILE.
1t is estimated that the force Of Garde Mobile now
In Paris musters up 200, 900 men.
STREET SCENES.
The streets Of the city are In fearful state at oil
points
The gardens OF the Palace Of the Tuileries are oc
cupIed oy artillery. ..,,,s,,or
The diplomatists are at work. with the object Of
arranging an armistice between the contending
forces.
BAzAINE.
IL Is reported that Marshal Bazaine has made still
another sortie from Metz 1t is said that it
cessrul in damaging the enemy.
PRISONERS.
Four generals a colonel and five other command
ers of different grades in the army have been for
warded prisoners to German fortress for having
refused absolutely to sign the articles Of captuauon
at Sedan.
PUBLIC OFFICE.
Among the rnhlic appointments made by the
publican government Tor prominent once are the
names or two young men who had been employed
heretofore on the city newspaper press.
From 200 to 800 francs month is named as the
pay Of the projects.
THE GENERAL ELECTION.
political meeting is to be held during the pre-
sent week with the object OF nominating candidates
for seats in the new Legislative Assembly.
Emile Grardn goes to the provinces to take the
''stump" against the executive platform, and to
stimulate the people to resistance by citizen opposi-
ton to its prin ciples.
Funds Advanced-The BOurse Active-The
Supreme Tribunal Como to Paris-Strensth
Of the GarrisOn-TrOchu Announces the Re-
vOlutiOn-Paris in Good Spirits.
PARIS, Sept. Up. NJ.
The successes at Toul and Montmedy, together
with the reported halt in the enemys advance,
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siderable business on speculative account.
La France says while the republic is everywhere
welcomed, the delay in the meeting Of the constitu-
tional assembly causes dissatisfaction.
The supreme tribunals Of law have removed to
Tours. where they now in session.
More than 4O0, 900 armed men are In Paris. The
most terrible resolutions have been adopted. All
the forests around Paris are ready for connagra.
ton.
An excellent proclamation has been issued by
General TrOchu announcing the revolution.
All the bitches are full Of different matter to be
burned up at moments notice.
All have been In excellent spirits since yesterday.
The government declares the right Of printing and
publishing free.
1t was decided last night that the government is
to remain here. 1t has summoned the King Of Prus.
STA to evacute French territory.
The preparations are completed for the firing of
the forests Of Meudon Clamart Airenay, Chauville
and BOndy, on the approach OF the Prussians.