The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-08-31

Paris to the nearest point OF the German frontier i
one hundred leagues which line the Prussians mus
defend. To subsist Oh the country the Prussans NUT
extend their lines and dispense their forces which will
not beattended with so fatal result in the com
mencement of the campaign Our revenge, says the
Constitutional in concluson.is Arrests of all va
grants and suspected persons have been suspended
No places in which to keep them.
i The Journal says prisoners will be deposed OF
! and arrests resumed
Il The Figaro says, the opinion prevailed in the Corn
legisiatif yesterday that the Prussians NAV reacf
| Paris in week.
LONDON, Aug. 2s.-Thiers' appointment or the Com
mtsee Of Defense is the result of special decree
! LeSoir says the siege of Paris is inevitable 1t j;
said that the Government prefers that result
pitched battle.
The papers invite the French TO active defence in
spite of the supineness of the Government.
Paris journals say the advance of the Prince fatal
to the Prussian campaign.
Esd and Oath which resulted in the wholesale slaughter
| of the Prussans.
The removal of the seat Of go yernment to Lyons
was suggested on Thursday.
| The National Guard repused Prussian attack on
Verdun; they we're also repealed by the Garde Mobile.
Prussian scouts are at Arcis Soir, Anbe, and near
| Lyons.
| PARIS, Aug. 2S.-1r Corps Legislatif, yesterday
Palikao announced that 10 600 Prssans attacked Yer
dun in the morning and repnlsed with heavy loss
| giving particulars.
Arago demanded information the situation of the
Prussan armies. The Minister of War declined TO re-
ply.
The enrolling of married who had previously
served rejected.
Theirs explained his position. He only knows OF
his appointment to the Committee OF Defense from the
Journal Official of that morning. He acted through
devotion to his country, but the Chambers must sup
port him. (Appause) The President announced that
the entire Chambers acppntad his aDnninfmapt
To the question of Ricord, Paikao replied that the
distribution OF arms to the National Guard his
prerogative The administration and he would not
permit it to devolye subalterns
LONDON, Aug. ga French is al
chored here and refuses obey official notice to leave
The Emperor is at Bresnay, five miles north
of Chalons. Mcmahon Is stenay. The Uhlands
occupy Montmedy
The reported weakness displayed account of great
losses in the army of the Crown Prince is false
The Prussians at Steppes, fourteen miles north
of Chalons. The Prussians in the valley of the Aube
are concentrating at Somney, Arlon and Luxemburg
last night Fighting all day at Dun, between Stenay
and Verdun, steady from morning until night. No
particulars.
BRUSSELS, Aug. % To-day Bazair.e il certainly
under the walls of Metz The Prpssans report typhoid
fever raging fearfully Metz. Berlin fortresses are
oVerHowing with French prisoners. Prison camps
have been formed.
FLORENCE, Aug. 28.-OiliYer and family are here
LONDON Aug. 28.-Ten thousand peasants and To-
900 wounded are shut up in Metz Typhus fever rag
ing Prnssan landwehrs investing Thionyille
The Prussians hold ali southern Alsace The Times
Berlin special says 22O 900 men are moving on Paris
French say Mcmahon ia not ready for battle
Bazane is silent, though his lines still Open II
was Bismarck who ordered no halt the march to
Paris. This aequiesced in, though the Generals
advised the looking after Mcmahon first and Paris af
forwards.
T. "a
great battle has been fought, in which the Grown
Prince defeated Mcmahon.
LONDON, Aug. 29-1t is rumored that the French
ambassadors at neutral courts have asked for the
lnterposton OF great powers guarantee French dy
nasty. Articles in the London Times which have at
tracted so much attention understood be writ
ten by Burgene. French frigate is cruising in st.
Georges Channel
Parisians affect to believe that the approaching
Prussians will be length taken and finally exterm
mated. King Williams suite is at Aerney headquarters,
they consist of about thousand persons ct whom
eight are court dlgntaries with servants and attaches
Of postal and Geographic services. Members of Eug
neer corps telegraphers, etc, make up the rest Bis
narck's train Is almost as ample as King Williams
The London Times says Paris must and will be saved
by the removal Of tie of government This is in.
ilspensahle, owing to he predominance of violence
which is irreconcilabe with public order and military
government. The Times questions the tactics of Nc
Aahon in moving northeistery, leaving an open road
% Paris He might at least have threatened the ad-
RANGING Prussians.
PARIS, Aug 29.-In the Defence Committee yester-
iay'Ihers informed the members that the Prussians
would reach the city without complete victory
he French army, and then their stay would be
hort.
Irish war fever is intense Funds in aid of the
French wounded rapidly accumuating
North German bark Texas, Capt. Neintzen, from
Philadelphia on the 18th of july for Harrisburg has
lTfn l,,,I
french cruisers
Ten. Irochu has issued proclamation ordering all
trangers natives of countries at war with France
nd not natnrazed citizens, to leave Paris and the
department. OF Seine within three days. They must
uit france or, at least, retire some OF the depart
nents on rhe other side Of the river Loire All stran
ers who come within the above Injunction and who
10 not conform to it. will be arrested and hanged BY
Military tribunal, unless special permission to remain
re received from the Government of Paris
PARIS, Aug 29.--The Moniteur OF this morning has
he following: The attack of Mcmahon and Bazane
pom the Prussians near Metz may be DELAY ed for
ay or two aud the road to Paris left open. The ar
lVal here of the Prussians be calculated upon
ccording to daily marches. About six days will be
eeded Perhaps scouts will appear sooner. 1t
YOU'D serve no purpose To conceal this This miuis
ry did its duty when it warned France that Paris had
ut to wait resolutey, making the most of delay and
bove all, we must observe order The authorities are
oing all that is possible prepare Paris for siege
We snail be ready; We confident of the patriotic
curse OF our citizens, and the failure of Prussia.
The Opinion Rationale says: Paikao must have en-
ire authority during the critical movements He
aust meet with no interference from other officials
he authorities must be a unit The first cannon
not Will cause cessation of all political differences
his journal again demands the expulsion of all the
iermans from Paris, and is debating the removing of
ne Seat OF Government during the sege either to
ours or behind the Loire. The enemy may be before
aris by Wednesday. All plans in Paris relate to
he deficiency of the city. Bots de Boogne is filed
nth cattle to be used as food in case of sege.
Wells, the scotch prouautt, has been summoned
D Prusslan headquarters The Prussians now in the
alley OF the Aube, are concentrating at Commerey
Theirs passed Sunday in visiting the Notifications
nd giving instructions to the general defence
Minister OF War announces that he can arm an i'm
'ense force OF National Gaurd in addition to those al
eady under arms, with guns
Minister OF Agriculture and Commerce very active
Is estimated that the bakers have at least is days
loslstence Besides this the ministers have collected
faris 100000 qutals of -four; 10, 900 auntals of
ye; immense amount of potatoes and fresh vegetables
al sorts have been collected; 100 900 beeyes 5OO-
w sheep, and forage necessary for their Temporary
ippor sugar. Coffee and other articles Of that nature
so IN Sufficient quantities for the subsistence Of
aris during three months, making more than sixty
llons OF ratons. At the entrep6ts there is stored
great quantities of salt pork sailed fish, together
h straw, oats and hay for the necessary Subsistence
horses as well those of she army OF private par