The Portland daily press., 1870-10-10

place they left at the same time with Gambet
"a, Doth balloons having r,seu at IL O'Clock
friday morhlng. When abour 800 yards up
| the wind died away the balloon remaining
stationary over the Prusssan camp. Musketry
was tired at the balloon as also canuon. The
party distinctly hearing the whiz of the balls
me Prnss'ans used fnzrs, endeavoring thereby
| to set fire to the balloon. Ballast was thrown
| out and the balloon moved quickly away.
During the trip which Taste hours, several
| attempts were made to land, but the presence
OF the russians in the vicinity compelled the
party to throw ont ballast and rise again each
time. They finally landed at Rove 10 the de-
partmert of the Comine, where they were re
celved warmly by the people on account OF be
ing Am sricaus. They lost sight of the Gam
Detta balloon about O'clock on Friday which
landed at Mont Dider, aud they were joined
by Gambetta at Amiens, whence theyo 0cnfin-
ued their journey by special train with him to
Tours. Along the route Gambetta was enthu
s'aStically welcomed by the people.
The Balloons were to have left Paris two
days sooner, but were prevented by lack of
wind
MATTERS IN PARIS-THE CITY TO BE DEFEND
ED TO THE LAST.
Messrs. May and Reynolds report that the
Parisians are determined on the defence of the
CITY. which is quiet and orderly. 1t is impossi-
bic tor the Pru-sans to capture Paris. except
through famine. The appearance of Paris is
u 'lch as usual. The shops and cafes are open
daily, but close earlier than before the siege.
The garde rationale are constantly drilling
and are full of fl ght to the last. Louis Blanc
and many other persons of distinction came to
see Gambetta leave. The Americans in Paris
also babe farewell to Messrs. May and Rey
nOlds. Their balloons were priva,e property,
and were conducted by M. de Revlliod, a
French marine officer, whose GOODNESS and 81 i'll
are much praised. There were pigeons IN the
balloons, which have been let loose to return to
Paris.
EXTRACTS FROM PARIS PAPERS
The Americans brought Paris journals to the
9Th inst. TIE Laviette calls the attention of
the government 10 the TACT that au American
General is asserted to be in Paris who means
to de'eat the Prussians and'eut off their sup,
plies and says that such aGeneral as Sheridan
with 10000 cavalry, could easily accomplish
| this.
The official military report of the 9th inst
| shows all quiet arouLd Paris save towards
Park St. Cloud, where the cannOns OF Mont
Valerian have caused the Prussians considera-
BILE loss.
Arrangements have been made to erect a
shelter around the ramparts tor the national
guard watching at night near st. Denis.
Gen. Belemare has just caused the occupa-
ton in force of a S. mi-circular entrenched
camp, rendering that side of the CITY mpreg
nable. rl l.8
The diplomists still remaining in Paris met
at the Papal Muvcios to examine the condi
ON in which they are placed by the refusal Of
DiSuldTCk u pGTu1lG Iuem 10 Scuu OuG CourlorS
unless their dispatches were opened, to which
the diplOmists unanimously refuse to accede.
This is to be signified to Bismarck, aud if he
persists the diplonsts will be forced to sus-
pend communication with their respective
governments.
Ga the 9Th of October there vas much can
nonadipg around Paris. The enemy, under
cover of a thick fog, endeavored to make move
ments, but were defeated by sharp watch
kept by the forts. The enemy were dislod ged
g.. DAnx v.xl IL
On the other side of the city skirmisbes took
place, but there was no serious engagemaut.-
The GaulOiS says several companies of Franc
Tireurs bsve mitrailleurs.
The Pays says there are still many spies in
Paris who manage to carry information to the
enemy.
The Gaulois says that in nearly all parts of
Paris good water is obtained by sinking wells
as is proved by experiments jnst made. Econ
Omlcal measures are now closely studied in
Paris. There are fewer gas lamps in the streets
AID shops, and ex RENE care IS taken not to
waste the food. The poor classes receive, by
order of the authorities, for two sous a large
bowl of soup and piece of bread, and where
II is evident the parties are very poor they feed
them gratis. Much horse flesh is eaten.
The Figaro complains that while Paris is I'M
dergoing seige, the inhabitants of Versailles
treat the Russians over cOurteOusly. Surely
this is not true. The women who flock to hear
the Prnssian bands play are mostly women of
such as were first used whose construction the
Emperor has the secret Of. They now make
theO Mutiguv Franc-TIreus have been organ
lied 10 Paris. Many attempts have been un
successfully made by special correspondents to
leave Paris or send out dispatches.
PARTICULARS OF THE ESCAPE OF GAMBErTA.
The voyage of Gambrtta IRON Paris was full
OF adventures. The balloon came down to the
ground just outside the wals OF the city. They
threw out ballast and rose, passing slowly over
the Prussian lines, and came down again near
Criel. They saw the Prussians and Were forced
to throw out ballast, travelling sacks and
shawls. They rose slowly again, shot lust
grazing the head of Gambe,ta Near Mont
Dider the balloon came down among the trees
and was tOID- Gambetta and party got a con-
veyance and went to Amieps Just the other
side OF the woods i'll which they landed were
the Prussians.
ARRIVAL OF GARIBALDL
Garibaldi arrived here before he was expect
ed. An officer offered to escort him with his
troops, but Garibsldi replied that he was not
accustomed to an escort. He added that be
hoped to meet that officer again on the field of
battle, helping to drive the enems from the rer
public. Garbadi then weut to the prefecture,
where, though much fatigued; he received the
members of the government and project A
battalion OF Franc Treurs loudly cheering es
he eDtered the yard OF the pr.tectu e. demand
ing that Garbaldi review Them and shouting
"Vivr Garioaldi," 1--WE republiqne," and re-
quested M. Bizoin to give Garibaldi an en-
brace for the battalion. Cremieux delivered
patriotic discourse, and the crowd separated
shouting for Gaeibaldi and the republic.
AMERICAN VOLUNTEERS.
One hundred and fifty American volunteers
arrived in Tours to-day and marched through
the streets carrying The American and Fl. pcb
flags. They were warmly greeted by the pop
ufatiOD.
THE CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY POSTPONED.
The official decree defers the elections to
the constituent assembly until France is free
from INVASION, aud it is understood that vg0r-
Gus measures are to be enforced enabling an
offensive movement for the relief Of Paris. 1t
is reported that the besieged are prepared to
secnud such movement. There has been
more successful skirmishes by Franc Tireurs
with the enemy.
FIGHTING AT vORES.
VoREs, Oct. 8.-This morning at 5 o'clock the
Franc Tiereurs attacked squadron of Hus-
sars and two companies of Bavarlaus, who
were barricaded in the street and after sharp
combat the enemy retreated. We took 81
prisoners and 81 horses, and many were killed
and wounded. Our loss is trlf1ng.
PRUssIANs REFUSED AT ST QUENTIN.
HAvRE, Oct. 8, ola Tours, Oct. 9.-12)O Prus-
slams have been repul>ed from st Quentin by
national guard and forced TO fail back upon
Rebamont
LILLE, Oct est Quentin is now OPEN
the towns peonls having gallanly withslood
an attact by 1900 Prussians The Protect Ana
tole LaF arage, babe the people rise enmasse
and defend the place. They assembled the la
borers and armed them from the guDsmith
shops and marched outside Of the city. Bar
ricades were raised ne r the canal which was
held for five hours against the incessantattacks
of the Prussians who retired with severe loss
to Rebemont The townsmen also suffered
considerably and the Project was wounded.
PROCLAMATION FROM THE PARIS GOVERNMENT,
VERSAILLES Oct 8, yia Berlin and London.
"A proclamation OF the Paiis government,
dropped by balloon and found by the Prus-
slams, is as follows: The Paris government OF
national defence regard the resolution ot the
Tours government as a result of error, and IS
opposed to the decree of the government OF ma
tioual defence, which is alone binding. The
adjournment of elections will be maintained
till they are possible throughout the republic.
(Signed) Pages. Favre. Trochn, Pickard, 81
mon. AragO, Ferry, Gambetta, Rochefort.
Oct. 1st, 1870.
ENGAGEMENT AT sTERNY-DEFEAT OF THE
FRENCH.
CARLsRUHE, Sept. 8-Tbe following has
been received by the Duke Badeners: We WOO
an engagement near SterDy on Saturday, with
the French corps the line and moblers. The
battle lasted from 80 a. m. to p IN, when
the French were routed and fed towards Ram
bervilllers The Badeners report that th-
French forces were foube theirs, numbering
1900 meu, with batteries, under Gen. Pothe-
via. BOisdcs and Jumele the Germans car
ried with the bayonet. Three French charges
were repuIsed. The German loss was 20 Off
GERS and 40 men killed and wounded. Tue
euemy'S loss was three times greater. 1nt