Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-09-08
Special to N. Y. Herald.

Strasbourg, 9TH, via. London, Sept Z. The
first orders were to invest the city in such a
manner that no considerable amount Of pro-
visions could enter, and to prevent any COM
municati0n between the city and the outside
world, and to accompany the same with not
too destructive bombardment. This moral
pressure had no effect upon the Governor,
and seige in force was commenced and the
third parallel opened. What destruction en-
sued. The avenues were filled as if n hur-
ricane had passed over the city. The cathe-
dral and public buildings were partially de-
stroyed, the streets were strewn with the
dead and dying, and magnificent houses were
in ruins.
One shell burst in school for children, and
Z little girls were instantly killed. The
suburbs suffered fearfully, and the inhabitants
of whole parishes fed leaving everything. To
prevent the recurrence of the disorders which
occurred, the following order has been issued
by the Commanding General:
In the buildings deserted by tine inhabitants,
disorders of most ruflianly character have
occurred which cannot fail to effect gravely
on the discipline and honor of the troops. 1t
is expected that officers will take the most
energetic measures TO prevent any recIr-
rences OF the same. They will have the To-
calities strictly watched, and permit no one to
enter, and still less to plumber Resistance
to this order will be encountered with meas
ures of the utmost severity, and such brutal
ruffians will be shot down on the spot.
BERLIN, Sept I.
private correspondence says: Great
events may be expected whose consequences
will be of the highest moment. The revolu-
ton of Paris renders mediation nugatory.
Oebruck, President of the Federal Chan
hos tho rf Pm eio IN
Berlin.
Gen. Vinoy with 10000 men is coming
from Sedan to Laon. 1t is rumored that he
had an engagement with the Prussans, in
which he was worstcd.
Every day brings to light new imperial
swindles.
The seventh regiment of the line received
blank cartridges while the other regiments re-
cciyed cartridges made of sand. How the
municipalities of Paris have constituted the
name as Henry Martin as the one of Mayor
will give yol an idea of the others. Every
thing is quiet.
The provisioning of the city is nearly COM
pleted. There is a strong movement in favor
of giving Gen. Cluserat command of the Ma
tional Guard, but he seems inclined not to
accept. He wants the command of the vol
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unpopular.
NJ. Calenti correspondent with the army
of Rappel was pris oner, but the Prince
Royal released him, saying: when you
reach Parisyou will find Republic. We will
be very severe with Paris"
Two hundred ana eighty-three persons have
been liberated who were political prisoners
here.
The government of National Defence de-
crees that the fortress of Toul merits well of
the Nation for her heroic defence which still
continues.
On place de lu Concordc where is located
the statue of the city of Strasburg, day and
night crowds congregate in honor Of place
SO tried, and decorate the statue with flowers
and immortelles. Torches all night illumin-
ate the scene.