The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1870-11-09
surrender OF strasbourg.

srRAsBoURs, Sept 27th.-On Tuesday afternoon
the joyful sight of the white flag was beheld flying
from the cathedral This was followed by the same
welcome of surrender from the citadel. Firing in-
stantly ceased. universal cheer arose from one
portion of the besieging lines, which was soon
caught up aud echoed throughout the army. The
scene which followed was indescrbable; excited of
ficers embraced each other and elasped hands-the
men following their example and some actually cried
with joy.
The terms Of capitulation as agreed haze already
been reported. Yesterday was fortunately enabled
to enter the city with Baden regiment. The sight
of the city impressive and sad at the time.
relieved by the evident joy of the citizens at
their release from their terrible condition of suffer
ing The commanders of the forces, Generals Wer-
der and Urich tor the first time yesterday. AT
ter the terms of capitulation had been arranged,
the meeting took place just inside gate in the east
side General Ulreh advanced to General Werder
and with voice much agitated said, have yielded
TO an irresistible force, when further resistance
only reckless sacrifice of the lives of brave men.
have the consolation of knowing l have yielded to
an honorable enemy. General Werder was much af-
fected, and placed both hands on Ulrichs shoulder,
and said, "You fought bravey; you win have
much honor from the enemy as you can have from
your own countrymen.p
All arms were surrendered except officers side
arms A hasty examination of portion of the city
showed that it had not suffered much was sup
posed. The exterior Of the Cathedral appears much
injured but not sufficiently to prevent its restora-
tion in the original shape. Some five houses in
Place du Cathedral burned, and the ruins of build
ings show the danger to which the city .ex-
posed In the vicinity of the Cathedral on the east
side of the city, the destruction great A sngu-
lar appearaEce was presented by the inhabitants
gagged in removing straw bags, rags, and every con-
ceivable of stopping unwelcome visitors, from
the windows. These scattered in the streets give
them the appearance of general removal of the in
habitants The ruins of the theatre presented dis
NAL appearance.
Among the buildings destroyed was the fine pub
lie library. l am informed the books previous
ly removed, at least those of the greatest value.
1t does not appear there had been much actual suf
fering for want offood, though meaus husband
ed with the greatest care. The principal cause of
anxiety was the confinement and want of good
ter.
Several cases of mortality reported as the ef-
feets of the bombardment, but am inclined to be-
lieye the accounts exaggerated. One family,
consisting OF a father, two daughters, two young
and an infant had taken refuge in a cellar Of
their house, when the residence was struck by
she'll aud all were destroyed. One old gentleman,
business merchant in Strasbourg for many years,
informed me that his daughter was killed on the
street The feeling of the people is Of general
thankfulness for the eapitulaiion
Reports that are spread, charging Urich with bru-
taty, are destitute of foundation. His conduct to-
ward the citizens. was marked with the greatest hu
manity and consideration.
cable dispatch from London to the New York
Herald says: Your correspondent writes from Ber-
n the 29th, that the surrender of strasbourg is
likely to produce complete change in the war. 1t
is said Bazaine is now willing to cupiuate if the
Prussians will restore the Imperial Government, and
agree to peace. This meets the support of Imperia
stic soldiers and majority of the bourgeois and
peasants.