Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-06

A special dispatch from Bsrin,the cap'taI OF
Prussia, says rcioicingsover tho reception OF
the glorious news from Sedan battles descrip-
ton. 1t was known at S \. NJ. The wholc
population poured into the streets and rusncu
to tn. palac, Of the Queen. In very lie"
moments the Queen came out on the balcony,
dressed in plain morning wrapper, weeping
with 10Y as she received the deatening cheers
of the multitude. Hundreds cf women went
down on their knees with stcaming eyes, thank,
ing God for the apparent approach of tho close
of tic terrible war. The schools closed and
procession of childrco formed in all quarters
Many climbed the statue of Frederick the
Great, GROWING it with wreaths and flags.
An impromptu procession of citizens was got
ten up which marched through the streets.
The German citiz,ns of Washington, Balti.
more, New York, and various other places,
celebrated the late German victories, with de-
monstraions Of rejoicing. 10 Washington all
the German public houses in the city, as we'll
as many private residences, were handsomely
illuminated. The German vocal societies
heightened the interest OF the occasion BY
singing number of patriotic German songs,
glees, &c. Baron Gerolts Dispatch read to
the selenaders, was as follows: II coDgratu-
late you and all united Germans from all my
heart. Hail united Fatherand Hail the
King and Royal Prince Hail our brave gene
rails and troops Hail united Fatherland ~
Mr.. Piatt member Of Congress from the
district of Norfolk, Portsmouth aud Peters
burg, in Virginia, who is candidate for re-
election, succeeded recently in having the war
vessel Newbern and other naval craft ordered
to the Norfolk navy-yard to be overhauled and
repaired, giving additional force to that yard,
and necessarily votes in his favor in the COM
iug election. Ie tho Washington yard the
force is reduced to about 500 men, and the
work has become 50 scare, that unless more is
provided in a few days the services Of sixty or
seventy more OF the mechanics will have TO be
dispensed with.
At crowded meeting, held at Stuttgardt, on
the 81, the following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, that Germany refuses mediation or
the Intervention OF the powers" Other rcso
lutions were adopted demanding the incorpora-
ton of AIsacs and Lorraine as portion Of
Germany, as the only guarantee agains: French
greed and as national compensation for the cx
penses OF the war; that tho Germans must
now be one nation, in one State, with one army
and one parliament, aud that these are the only
securities for permanent peace for Germany
and Europe.
The King of Prussia, say the Paris journals,
proclaimed that he was warning only against
Napoleon, and if it now becomes evident that
he is warriug against the French people, the
struggle must be one Of extermination-"t the
feet must be ordered to treat the s,aports Of
Germany is the Prussian armies treat the
towns Of AEsacc and Lorraine, and the enemy
must be made to feel what united Republican
France can accomplish"
The telegraph Informs US that London was
wild with delight" upon the reception Of the
news of the defeat Of McMahon's army, and
that Engiishmcn congratulated themselves,
Gas if it had been en- Eogish victory" 1t is
probable that Frenctmen will remember this
hereafter. No people like to hear exu'tations
over their disaster, by neutral nations.
The Independence Beige says when Sedan
surrendered it contained 70 900 soldiers; alter
wards $4,000 more surrendered to the Prus-
SLAMS, and $4,000 took refuge in Belgium.
From these figures it ricrs that McMahon's
army did not greatly exceed $4,000 men.
Az emigrant ship from Genoa bound to
Montcvideo while coming into the latter port,
On the Oath of July, took fire, aud one hun
dred Of the emigrants on board were burned to
death, before a vessel sent to their assistance
could reach them.
Fine Scuppernog grapes from North Caro-.
lima have been shipped in large quantities to
New York. PhiIadel phia and Baltimore, this
season. Scuppernog wine, when properly
made, is very ralatable.
General tallly was Killed, not by his o"n
men, as at first reported, but by Prussians.
When his body was found the right arm was
gone, and there was frightful wound, from
grenade, in the thigh.
Chapel Hill, the once famous u University Of
North Carolina has now some thirty students.
Theinstitution has gone down completely, under
the rule of the Radicals.
The lower branch of the Legislature Of Geor
gia has passed a bill authorizing the issuing Of
new bonds to pay the outstanding debt of the
State.
The gold market in New York, has been
subject to much huctuation duriog the last
few days.
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