Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-24

were old muZzle leaders, and they were without
uniforms, but they we're brave and stalwsrt
fellows. Here there s no abatement of patriot
ism. While the work on the Notifications goes
on the National Guard and even the young men
from the schools and lyceums drill in the
manual of arms. Every day 1900 men are
drilled in the field evolutons in Champ-de-
Mars.
THE COMMITTEE OF DEFENSE.
NJ the Corps Legislatif there is nothing Of
great Importance. The acton of the newly
created committee of defense 's, however, rC-
viewed, and considerably criticised. saw tie
Minister of the Marine as he came from D-day's
session silent like others. Nevertheless, he
gave those around him to understand that lie
expected very soon good news from the fleet.
PRUSSIAN SPIES.
Prussian spies swarm upon rs, especially in
the semi-oficial world. 1t follows that re-
doubled caution must be exercised upon all dis
patches sent hence by way oil England, Belgium
and Switzerland. Chevreau's own signature -
necessary in order to send political dispatches
to tie Unit ed States.
WHERE ARE THEY?
II is difficult to obtain accurate news OF what
has taken place at Chslors, or in its neighbor-
hood. AT the War Department they perempto-
some of the papers, the Pdtrie and Presse among
others, announce that the corps OF McMahon
and Failly have succeeded in reaching Ar
dennes, and by flank march from that place
Will eject junction with Bazaiue. 1t j. be-
lieved that some of the loops lately encampec
at Chalors have gone thither; but can affirm
nothing certain.
am assured that the Prussian Prince ROYAL
has given over his own direct march on Ps-is,
and that he waits for the Prussian army before
Metz to deliver great battle. Other dispatches
/, y he is at Barbecue. Everything rom that
direction i conIrsed, and 1 bel eve that these
repOr.s are put in circulation by the enemy d
make the Parisiars believe that the immediate
fanger has bcen dispelied ard to elm their
pa lotto ardor TO place the capital in a state %
defence.
The Emperor is at Rheims. He awaits an op-
portunity TO yictoriously break the silence.
NOT MUCH PROSPECT OF PEACE.
At tie MiD's.Iy OF Foreign Affairs everything
is quiet. There are certain rumors among the
fplomatic corps, but there has been no propo-
sition for preliminaries OF peace, as have read
in some English papers. know that Bismarck
has indirectly informed de la Tour D'Auyerge
that Prussia will not treat for peace until she
can do it on conditions which will make il
II.
1t is not, then, our abasement, but our destruc-
ton, which the Prussian Minister seeks. Force
will answer him Ia bOpne beure. Victor Hugo
has been returned to The poet re-enters
France in the uniform Of the Home Guard.
APRUSSIAN PARTY IN AUSTRIA.
PARIS, Aug. 2k-The Pdtrie, a semi-official
organ says ''There exists in Vienna a Prussian
party, encouraged and paid by Won Bismarck.
The said parties who played the odious role of
lSG5, have control of some of the Vienna Jour
mails, and since the recent successes of Prussia
have endeav0red to persuade Austria to act
favorably, making use of tie well-known sym
pathy of Hungary for France. The Austcia.
government, however, has resisted these over
lures thus far, and will no doubt maintain
friendly neutrality
The Pat,ie denies the story that by Austria,
Withdrawing her corps of observation, Prussia
has been enabled to use the troops that she
could net otherwise have moved.
THE ORLEANISTS HOPEFUL.
LONDON, August 2i.-The Times recog.izs
the tact that the determination Of the French
Corps Legislatif in favor Of self government
will be irresistible hereafter should the Empa.
ror fail.
Prussia has sent Bavaria SO 900 900 in gold
as q subsidy.
Napoleon's mission to Italy is rdiculed as uu-
timely and proitlces.
The French blockading squadron at the
mouth OF the Elbe has refrained from acting ON
the offensive.
Cuxhaven is ceasing to be an agreeable water
ing place. 1t is a strong place naturally and has
been greatly fortified.
The proposition made by the Paris Figaro for
placing electric lights the Paris Notifications
seems to meet v it'll favor from the military au-
thorities, who think the idea good one, as the
dazzle OF lights will perplex the besiegers and
aid the besieged.
The Orleans party is very hopeful. The
Princes here watch events closely, and an agent
of great skill and experience, who is in Paris,
advises them Of every event affecting their in
terests there.
The question of transportation home of Prus-
sian dead and wounded through the neutral
States of Holland, Belgium and Luxemburg
has assumed some Importance. 1t was stated
at first that the neutral great powers had asked
this privilege of Holland and Belgium, but it
seems now the request originated with Prussia
Holland has refused, and Belgium hes replied
that such consent on her part would undenlably
be construed by France as an act of hostility.
PRUSSIA HAS MORE WORK TO DOYEr
PARIS, August 2I.-The Patrte of to-day
says" Should tue Prrssians defeat the great
army now confronting them near Chalons, they
will have to vanqush another before reaching
Paris. Besides, they will lind Paris itself
amply prepared to reset any attack. 1t is no.
ticeable here that the people are growing more
and more confident as they learn how great the
measures for defence are throughout the coun-
try"
False dispatches published in the London
Times create intense indignation here among
all classes. One great effect Of these dispatches
is to increase the determination of the French
to fight.
The Garde Mobile and sharpshooters canned
around Paris are constantly drilled and exer-
c'sed by competent officers.
RUSSIA NOT WILLING TO SEE FRANCE
DISMEMBERED.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. A.-The st. Peters
burg Journal denies that Russia is committed 10
prevent the dsmemberment OF France as has
been lately published. She is, however, un-
favorable to that measure, but regards the agi-
tation Of that question as premature.