Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-08-31
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TIE journals say that in case Of seige
ambassadors from foreign countries VIII
ali reside in some city Of the provinces.
PREPARATIoNss OF THE FRENCH con-
PARIS, August 30.-Measures have
been taken 20 blow up the bridges and tear
MP the railways around Paris, promptly
on Che approach of the enemy.
IL is understood the diplomatic corps,
in case the city is besieged, will go TO
Tours, which, owing to their presence,
will be considered neutral by the bellig-
erents, and respected as such.
The Corps Legislatif yesterday voted
that the urgency of the situation de-
manded two important measures. LIST.
The formation Of bat alions from Gardes
Nationales and home guards and hremen
of each department, who should ba lightly
equipped, and specially designed to hang
upon the march of the enemy attacking
him at every chance. The second was
for the Government to take, at prices
agreed upon, all arms manufactured IN
France, either for foreign or private par
ties, and now ready for use.
The COMMITTEES OF defence meets twice
daily, and the measures IL orders are
/ promptly executed.
It is positively assured that Palikao
will advise the Chambers that the work
OF preparing Paris for siege Is entirely
completed.
Nothing has been received from the
| front, except rumors of engagements, ter
minaing favorably 70 the French. :.
The country people are now beginning
| to second the French scouts in giving pre-
else information Of the movements of the
enemy.
Oficers and others from the front insist
/ that a great battle was fought on Sunday,
| the 18th instant, and that Bszsine and
/ MeIahon had gained immense Edvan-
tages. They say the latter expected to
| meet by this time the army of tbs COM
are constantly arriving. There Is no doubt
| a great battle will occur at once.
The condition OF the French troops Is
/ Hne Mcmahon has received large REIN
/ forcements; an entire corps Of the Thir-
| teenth, numbering 10000 men, has been
organized and sent to him.
| AFFAIRS IN PARIS.
| PARIS, August 30.-Gold is again cirou-
| lating IN this city
All Germans are ordered 30 leave Paris
| within three days.
Another American ambulance train left
yesterday to join the army. Three ladies'
accompanied it.
BRITTANY will soon send an immense
number of volunteers to the army. A le-
| gion of foreigners is organizing here.
| Three thousand persons entered Paris
Yesterday, from the neighboring country
The police is organized into regiments
| Numberless wagons, loaded with furni
ture, are coming in from the villages
around Paris.
Important news is expected tomorrow
PsTisians, OF all ranks, have been en-
rolled for the defense Of the city.
THE PARIS PRESS ON THE SITUATION.
| PARIs. August 3O.-The PdtTie to-day
in an editorial, says:
Military events of the utmost impor
tance are preparing, and whatever may
be the result at Paris, France must re-
double her energy and create Third snC
Fourth army. The Germans are ACTIVE
and we must use all our efforts.
News from the army of McMshon con
tinues excellent; ne has not for one in
stant been deceived by the movement o
4 the Prince Royal. He has understood th
Prince meant 70 over reach his army, anc
he has therefore kept in advance of th'
/ Prussians. Parisiaus must not, however
| cease preparing TO repulse the enemy
IN any event we must be ready.
a correspondent of the Li6erte, write
that the Prince Imperial has gone Il
Melers, where he will remain till furthe
| orders. Meziers is considered 1mpregna
nSae, contains q strong garrison and i
amply supplied with munitions and pro
visions.
II THE PARIsIAN RIOTERS.
a. PARIs. August 3O.-Three OF the leader
II insthe recent riot on the Boulevard Vile
appeared before the Council to-day. TheI
| confessed to the attack on the station, an
J. that they attempted to excite the popu
lace to rise in open revolt. Two Others
accused of having in their possession
stores of acms, appeared at the trial. On
of them was named Blanzaine, and II hs
transpired that he was here at the time {
} the riots, and lodging with one of the sct
i've participants. The trials are still /
| progress.
| THE CAPTURE OF PARIS CONSIDERED IN
POSSIBLE.
PARIS. August SO.-Bazaine has bee
abundantly supplied with provisions sn
munitions OF war.
Paris is now fully prepared to resist
attack. TIe authorities are eXceedtngl
active. The working men declare ths
, they viii defend the city street by stree
should it become necessary.
, Democratic and Republican journals ar
as ardent as the sOthers in urging d.
fence. Political differences are forgotte
! in the presence of the enemy.
! A private party who had purchase
300 900 old muskets, has returned them
the National Gsrds, which, armed wit
these weapons, are daily drilling undt
z experienced officers, and are certain
take a good stand against sn assault
: The halt of the Prussians in their NOV
: on Paris gives time for the arrival I
| enormous reinforcements now on II
5 way from the provinces. The capture {
the city is considered impossible now
THE FRENCH PEAsANTRY AS sHARl
= SHOOTERS.
5 PARIS, August 90.-Advices from 8
l parts OF the provinces invaded, SHOW
: that the pessantry as sharp-shooters a.
. becoming very efficient. They have ca
tured a number of Prussian scouts ar
, stragglers, and repeled attacks on towI
: and villages. Their presence as shsrl
: | shooters, with the Mobile Guards, encou
. age the country people, who now put on
+ bold front.