The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-10-06
MITES OF THE WAR.

TIE Ocalled French Government Of National
Defense oh, rishes delnsive hope says the North
German Correspondent Bismarck's organ that the
German governments Will listen 10 their ingenious
attempts to represent the German war with France
dynasty and not against the French people, NJ
Jules FavTe has given himself the trouble to defend
this perversion OF history and common sense in a
long circular despatch. We maintain on the other
hand-and our ssseverations are supported by all
the facts of the case-that the immense majority OF
the French people, through all the organs Of public
opinion, III the press, the Senate, the Corps Legis
mobs Of Pari.Ndemanded war with Germany and
challenged Germany nsultingy to the contest.
M hyen the small all minority @ which hold az present In
estly seeking peace that by exciting and nourishlng
the wilde st fury against Germany in France, they
sible.
The Pruss'au Stats Anzeiger has published a
second list ri prizes several columns in length which
have been offered by patriotic individuals or associa
tlons as rewards to our brave soldiers for special
struggle with France This list is divided into six
principal sections or heads, under each OF which
cases TO many thousands Of thalers besides gold
medals, rifes, jewery, gold watches, carriages,
articles The long catalogue of prizes OF all kinds
cassed under the rst head are to be given for con-
under the second head are for pieces of cannon taken
from the enemy. Next come the rewards for mi
trailleuses captured on the field OF battle. Under
the fourth head we find a number Of prizes offered
indiferently for flags or cannon. The fth includes
recompenses for acts Of bravery at sea; the sixth
prizes, cOmprehends rewards for valiant conduct
under any circumstances Leaving out OF view the
intrinsic value OF these splendid res ards, 1t will
cheer the hearts OF the brave soldiers 10 learn by
the byouac fire, that their countrymen at home
think of their heroism with pride ana gratitude.
"A letter from Tours in the Reser Zeitung de-
scribes the Foreign Legion which has been formed
there, musteiiDg about 1000 men. Belglans ahd
Hanoverians are the predominant element, but
there are also Scandinavians, Dutchmen, Spaniards
Italians Greeks, Turks, Russians, Austrians and
even several negroes and one Cinnamon. There are
Poles, as matter OF course and the confusion OF
tongues may be imagined. Discipline, as may De
supposed with such people, is still lax, and the
morale OF the legion fe not tue best sergeant has
had arm cut OFF in braw, and not only fights but
thefts are not uncommon; 600 OF the worst Vaga-
bonds have already been sent 10 Africa Tor the I'M
provement OF their morals There Is at present no
uniform. One wears crimson trousers and civilian
coat, another military tunic and ordinary trousers,
a third complete UNIFORM, but without the proper
headgear. The tout ensemble is very ludicrous.
Their Diet is even more than frugal, mostly only
The Boz SEN, Zeitu,pg OF London believes the Lon
don Times 10 be totally mistaken in supposing that
rhe French democratic party II once 1rm In the
saddle, would break completely With Chauvlnsm.
In his earliest childhood Frenehman is nocuiated
with lust for the Rhine frontier, and success
sye government since h dsio mas done al IL coaid 70
hardly modern French school-book that does not
claim the whole territory between that river and the
present French boundaries as provinces OF which
France has been unustly deprived, and which under
all circumstances must be regalned. The whole
people coyet the frontier OF the Rhine, and will con-
tnae TO do while Il rance possesses single foot
OF land on that stream IL Is only when every pros
pect OF realizing their wild dreams has disappeared
that greed and love OF conquest will give place 10
reason that is, when Esass and the Meurthe- Mo
selle line 10 German hands
We are now In position, says tne Aorth GsS-
burning OF The village OF Bazees really took place.
Duzing the battle OF Sedan, about O'Clock In the
sides some Bavarian troops were marching past the
village, when suddenly hafa-dozen OF musket shoti
were aimed at them from house. The Bayarians