The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-08

ration Of strasbourg. description OF the scene is
impossible; but what nave said OF II will convey
the best idea OF what Paris is at the present mo-
ment.
AT THE TUILEnIEs AND CHAMPS ELySEEs.
Nothing can be more interesting TO the observer
than the present appearance OF the city. The Ttule
ries has lost Its grandeur and magnihcence and has
become nothing more than compressed, crowded
camp. Entering opposite the Hotel Maurice, note
large numbers OF horses tied up long lines, eating
out OF canvas bags Tents spread out and wagons
stand loaded with military stores, hay straw and
other articles belonging TO the government SOL
d1ers lie or lounge along the rows OF trees which
line what was formerly the private road OF the EN-
peror in the garden or the Tuiieries, but what Ii
now highway Of the republic. The Champs Ely
sees p. esents the same warlike appearance Indeed
the paraphernaia Of war IL TO be seen everywhere
and ut ali times
sPAsM OF OLD PARIS.
Yesterday, for the first time since the siege be-
gan, The city looked something like in the old days.
All Paris was ont upon the streets. But the spasm
was only OF short duration, ana at this writing
everything is dull and listless. All places OF amuse
ments are closed--thc theatres, gardens-eyery-
thing IN short but the cafes and shops, and these
stu thrive with prices everywhere up and stll ad
vanclng. The hotels, however, are impoverished
Tor want Oh customers.
ae CONSIDERATION OVER DEFEAT.
The engagement at hendon on the 30th ult.
created CONSERVATION throughout the city, for
it undoubtedly ended In the complete defeat OF the
French, VINO confidently anticipated the dslodgment
OF the Prussans from the positions they occupy and
were beginning to entrench. The very flower OF the
army now in fars was selected for the assault, and
the rcpuse OF the men now seems to render hopeless
Of success all future offensive movements.
COLLISIONS IN THE sTREErs-THIEvEs AT WORK.
Since the Goth OF September we have had many
exciting scenes in Paris although nothing has oc-
Cured OF real importance. On two Cccasiops night
encounters have taken place between organized
gangs Of rulans and the military guard patrolllng
the city. The former broke into houses ana robbed
persons the streets although the latter are few
rs no person goes out at night unless obliged to.
The truth is that the lower classes are no better
of or more orderly under the new republic than
they were formerly. AS they are unemployed they
are entitled to draw rations but even this right
they DO not often avail themselves Of, preferring,
as formerly, to rob or starve.
THE DANGEROUS ELEMENTS.
Notwithstanding these robberies the dangerous
elements may be reported as comparatively still.
II Is evident, however, that there good deal OF
agitation under the surface. which may break out
INTO a terrible CONFUSION should further reverses
attend the French arms or snonld the storm,ng OF
the city become imminent.
SHOOTING TOWARDS AND INsuBoRDINATEs.
Twenty men who acted IN a cowardiy manner
In the first engagement outside the walls OF the city
were shot Jour DAYS ago. This IL believed to be q
useful mode OF suppressng the growing spirit OF
disobedience and INSTRUMENTATION which Is being
manifested by the regular soldiers and by the Gardes
Mobile
ANNOUNCING THE SURRENDER OF sTRAsBoURa.
Yesterday most cvcntful day In Paris. The
surrender Of StrasbourC and f0al was first made
known about noon and occasioned immense agita
ticn in the city, Troops lined the public thorough
fares ready IN or tnnulr to dispense the crowd.
Dismay and dissatisfaction were depicted on the
countcnances OF the ciuzens, VINO never imagined
for momcn: that the fall OF Strasbourg would take
place at so early date.
GENERAL BURNSIDE on A DIPLOMATIC MISSION.
General Ambrose f. Burnside. accompanied BY
PAM Forbes. entered the French lines yesterday
bearing nag OF truce from the Prussian heatquar-
ters at Versailles, and charged with letter from
Count Bismarck 10 Jules Favre concerning comnu-
nicalion between the French and Piusslan lines
The objec. or the mission - unknown but II gene
rally believed that The intention is to depress the
the spirits Of The Parisans by letting them know the
real state OF affairs IN France.
On tncif arrival IN PARIS General burnside and
Mr.. Forbes went 10 the American Legation ana ar
forwards had interview aiIh Jules Favre, who
called at the legation TO see them. These commnni-
cations with the OUTSIDE worl1 have marked effect
upon the Partisan public, which is so easily depressed
and clated.
THE STRENGTH OF PARIS.
1t Is certainly the case that Paris grows daily
stronger aud better prepared for defence. General
Burnside declared that the lortGcatloIs OF the
most formidable character he ever saw. The Prus-
slams made several attempts to plant batteries and
build redoubts III the face Of the bastons but famed
in consequence OF The fire from the great guns on
the ramparts electric lights preventing their ac-
complisilng at night what they Jailed TO effect III
the day.
MINISTER wAsHBuENE COMPELLED TO vAcATE HIS
HOUSE.
Minister washburne has been compelled TO aban-
don his house. situated on the Avenue de rmperiale
the whole quarter OF thas part OF the city being bar.
ricadei and undermined. He moved to y house IN
the rear OF tho Madeline, abandoning his furniture
and vainahles. including superb portrait OF Pres-
dent Grant. All Americans here leave with Minister
Washburne should he be compelled to CO. They have
already registered tieir names al the embassy.
INVASION OF THE AMERICAN CONSULATE.
The residence OF the American Consul OF tins city
was invaded. u few days ago, By a party Of French
soldiers, who insisted upon examining The quarters
for suspicious documents. Upon the representation
Of Minister Washburne 10 jules Favre that this out
rage had been committed General Troshu unmedl-
aely issued an order prohibiting the soldiers from
invading private property without authority.
QUARrERiSG SOLDIERS.
The city has been divided into two circles. Regin-
ing with the outer circumference 10 The line OF the
inner The troops possess the right OF occupying
all Inc mansions within ne belt as they may be au
tnorized al Tie option Of the government. Within
the limits OF this belt many OF The most s,np-
tuoas mansions IA PARIS.
HOSTING FALSE CoLoRs.
Quite o number OF persons not entitled 10 The pro.
tectiou OF the United states have hung out the stars
and Stripes, SO anxious are they OF securing the help
OF the republic. Many have been compelled TO
strike their own aud hoist false colors. The Minis.
ter OF the King OF Holland Is one or these. The
ministry here have announced their INABILITY to fu,.