The New York herald., 1870-09-12
THE MARCH ON PARIS.

Prussian Fiuiskiug Touch TO the war-March
| Upon Paris-Bazaine at Metz-Siego and
Surrender-N0 Other Chance-lmpOrtanco Of
German victOry-National Colors, Black,
| Red and Gold-Conservative Haired
"Wako Ups" You Liberals-The Peoples
Rights.
BERLIN. August 20, 1870.
Though four days have elapsed since the battle at
Aars-la-Tour, allowed on all hands to ha been
most severe and bloody struggle. no oicial details
nave as yet arrived concerning the casualties and
the prisoners and booty obtained by the German
arms. Thus much, however, appears certain, Ba-
zaine's army was driven back to Metz his commune
cations with Chalons and Thonvnle in the north
completely cut on, and only few OF Frossard's anu
MacMahon's divisions enabled to retreat westward
The fate OF these disOrganized forces IN ana
around the fortress Of Metz Will soon be decided.
They will either have to surrender discretion
want of fnod and supplies for their wounded
which case the world would witness the
extraordinary spectesla OF no less than
100000 men laying down a-raa
by daily sorties compel the Germans to keep such
forces in front OF Metz that they would be thereby
materially weakened in their march upon Paris.
This latter course would have the effect Of delaying
the progress OF the march, but 1t would also email
the utter destruction OF the remnants OF Bazaines
army, OF the garrison and OF the beautiful town OF
Metz ITSELF with its inhabitants, numbering 55, 600
| souls.
| The fortress of Metz, so much is certain cannot
hold out a regular siege. IL may attempt 1t, In the
| hope OF obtaining relief from Strasbourg other
strongholds, but we know here that Phalsbourg has
surrendered and that Strasbourg Is likely to follow
soon. 1t becomes thus impossible to see from what
quarter relief can come to Metz, and this shows the
correctness Of calling the battle the 10th, Of Mars
| la-I0ur, the "beglnnlng OF the end.n
vi Wnat importance tnlS victory IL considered here
may be gathered from the fact that yesterday
solemn thanksgiving service was celebrated in the
cathedral, and that In the course Of the day royal
| salute OF one hundred and one guns was fired in
front Of the palace. On the roof of the latter we
being displayed on the Queens and banners were
| profusely hung out In oil quarters OF the city.
NATIONAL COLORS.
/ could not help observing that the majority OF
these banners were either black and white, Prussian
very few showed the black, red and gold, or Ger
man colors. 1t Is known that PhasDOurg surrendered
reduced by the Baden forces, while Metz may iali
prey to the North Germans. Shall we then see
toating In the breeze different banners in each Of
these three forresses? 1t does not correct to
believe that King william, commander in chief OF
one German army, would make such invidlous dis
| tinctions. Such an army ought 10 have but one
national standard, one set OF colOrs.
CONSERVATIVE VIEWS.
| There are some, as we know, who regard this naR
as revolutionary it having been used by the oppOsi.
tion In lS4S. 1t LIS, nevertheless, the ancient symbol
land which is stiil thorn in the fesh OF t the con-
| servatives have before me letter. dated but a
few days ago. from Count Won Finckenstein, at
P0tSdam, Ill which he gives vent to his Indignation,
saying that the black, red and yellow flag was the
symbol Of the year OF shame, lS4s mounted every
barrlcade, connected with the most painful remi
niscences He regrets hat the law shouldnot pun
sh the display OF these revolutionary emblems but
without especial permission from the monarch In
order to show the rabid tendency OF this nobemans
opnions-and there are many ultra conservatives
here who entertain similar views-I Will refer to
second letter OF his published in the POtsdam Intel
lgence Of Yesterday, In which he alludes TO the nu
az switzerland, England, America Australia
who dare to Offer. pecuniary support to the
prassian army not even taking the pains
into h, prussan currency" o Most q the
| fought on the barricades against monarchism. lie
eliminates by saying that II the law Il not strong
enough to punish such doings he, at least, hopes
that Prussian aid societies will, with the utmost in
dignation, refuse such poisonous gifts.
Though, as we said, there are many eccentric con
ripe for the lunatic asylum as this highoorn count
sS'rs, bH ALIVE, YOU LIBERALS
Supp0sing that the time Is not far OF when tht
swords will be sheathed and peace negotiations en-
tered upon, it would be prudent for the liberal pOr
| ti0n or the German people to make early prepara
tons order to secure for themselves an infuentia
voice respecting the nature OF the agreements. A
necessary and preliminary step should be the con
vening OF German Parliament. Its vote on the
stpulations OF peace ought to be Of far greater
weight than any diplomatic crotchets. This pre-
rogative of a people to whose power and energy
| everything is due has yet found advocate.
War and peace are according to Old theory, the ex-
elusive domain of monarchs and cabinets. ] hope
that the liberals Will wake up this occasion and
| assert the rights OF freeb0rn people.
Army Proclnmntions- Discipline and Order
The Geneva Conveution-M and Feel
| ing Of the Comm nders.
| BERLIN, August % 1870.
Having given you some OF the pr0clamatlons Is
sued by the commanders of the German army corps
| on assuming their respective commands, 1t may now
! be proper to give you few specimens of such army
orders AS were issued at the time OF entering the
enemies domain. They speak well FOR the discipline
| OF the troops and for the humanity which guides
their leaders, all in striking contrast TO the
repeated instances of cruelty and insubordination
| In the French army The latest intelligence
from the battle between Metz and verdun
| brings accounts OF violations of the
| articles OF the Geneva convention. Army
| surgeons and hospital trains have been wantonly
fired upon by the French The stpulations OF the
! convention and the dictates Of humanity and good
| discipline all seem powerless to restrain the Sc
| verify OF the barbarous horde which has been lei
! loose against Germany.
General Steinmez issued the following army order
| before passing the French Doundaries:-
| SOLDIERS OF THE FIRST ARMY--By command OF
his Majesty we shall tomorrow enter French terri
tory. Let us hail this first result Of our
labOrs and OF the wisdom OF our royal chief with 9
hearty hurrah. Your patriotism, courage and jus
PRIDE which forbid you tamey TO allow the insults
OF an assuming enemy to pass unresented, are fol
me an ample pledge for your good conduct
In the impending war. You VIII your
selves agree that the peace-loving inhabitants
stand under the protection OF humanity vi PTussan
discipline for the observance OF both or which
| | con1de in you. Wherever the enemy IS to be met
let him be attacked with the utmost vlgor. 1t IS
| u well known order OF battle that the cavalry make
| the first onset. When the thunder OF the. cannons
s heard let be found Idle; but let each body
OF troops at once direct their march thltherward,
and, having arrived on the field OF battle endeavor
to grasp instantly the plan OF action that they may
nelligently and without delay join the engagement.
Let me remind you also that what Can be accom-
| pished In one day must never occupy two. Only
| great energy will bring aboat great events and
hasten the return OF peace, with which God Will
crown our victory. STEINMErZ.
| Commander-nChief OF the First Army.
HEADQUARTERS NOLKLIN0ER August =, 1870.
GENERAL Won BEYER's ORDER.
| The commander Of the Baden division, General
Won Beyer issued TO the Inhabitants OF Asace the