The Portland daily press., 1870-09-06
A Republic Declared.
IT0chW appointed President.
The Prussisns Marching on Paris.

FRANCE.
PARIS, Sept 5, 3 P. 1t is now impossible
to reach the Corps Legislatif, owing to the
enormous crowds surrounding the building. 1t
Is reported that note declaring that the EN-
peror forfeited his claim to the throne has been
carried by-yeas 1856, to nays none The peo-
pie are wild with excitement, and are rushing
through the streets bearing placards with the
vote of the Corps Legislatif inscribed thereon.
SHOUTS OF ''vIvE REPULIoUE,''
were heard on all sides. The regiments pass
ing into the city are received by the populace
with defeaning shouts of ViOe la Repubkque.
ALL THE NATION TO THE RESCUE.
The National Guard reversed their arms as
the regular troops passed as sign of amity.
The troops are singing Mourn pour partrie."
The scene is one of
UNDERSTANDABLE EXCITEMENT
Rumors of all kinds are in circulation, and it
is impossible to ascertain their foundation. But
one sentiment seems to be paramount-"Re-
sistance to invasion" "All the nation to the
rescue" shout the people, and the troops Join
enthusiastically. The Garde Rationale say
that order must be preserved. The people
evince but little desire to create trouble. All
seem overjoyed at the vote of the Corps Legis
latif. Crowds are beginning to tear down the
Imperial arms from the frouts of shops, and
there are fears that this may lead to serious
trouble, as the National Garde are not inclined
to permit any disorder.
AN IMPOSING POPULAR DISPLAY
PARIS, Sept. 5, 1.30 P. M.-This city now
presents one of the most imposing popular dis
plays ever witnessed. One hundred thousand
are marching to the Corps Legislatif, surround
ing the building. amid frenzed hurrahs of the
| countless masses which are filling every are
nue. leading to the hall. There are
NO SYMPTOMS OF DISORDER YET.
only unanimous expressions of the popular
will. Before the residence of Gen. Trochu.
in the Louvre, there is a compact mass of peo.
pie awaiting the return of the Governor
Around the Tuleries there is strong military
force, guarding against any possible display of
Popular indignation. Hundreds and thousands
of citizens are still passing towards the Corps
Legislatif The Place de la Concorde is one
mass OF human beings
THE NATIONAL GUARD FRATERN1zING WITH
THE PEOPLE.
30 afternoon. At the departure of the
Deputies from the Corps Legislatif scenes of
enthusiasm took place around the building,
the National Guard fraternizing with the
troops and the people. Thousands of the
Guards rushed into the hall, but were per-
suaded to retire by Gambetta who seems to
have great influence over the people. Crowds
outside are singing "Marseiles,' aud sVive le
Repubique." There is intense excitement
and constant noise of voices that browns all
other sounds. Thers were no dangerous ele-
ments visible until the crowd reached the Rue
Castiglone, where they began tearing down
the imperial arms, and tearing from the flags
of the national guard the golden eagles of
France, and from the walls and signs the med
| ais hearing the imperial effisy. The soldiers
| also joined in these demonstrations. The Ma
tional Guard were beat to arms to repress the
| disorder if it takes more serious turn. Quiet
citizens are becoming impressed with the idea
that there may be danger, as the mob is becom-
| ing more and more excited
A GERMAN FORTRESS TO BE THE FUTURE
RESIDENCE OF NAPOLEON.
An interview has taken place between Ma.
poleon and the King of Prussia, for the pur.
pose of deciding upon the future residence Of
the Emperor. One of the German fortresses
has been fixed upon, probably Mayence.
| There is SO much confusion in the city and
such immense crowds about the corps legisla
| tiff that it is impossible at present to get
| faithful account of the business transacted by
the deputies. 1t is now reported on good au
thority that after the vote of the forfeiture the
majority retired and the members of the left
and lett centre remained, constituting pro
| visional government and naming for it the fol-
| lowing persons: Jules Favre, Gambetta, Ju-
les Simon, Keratry, Picard, Pelleton and
| lures Favre.
FROM Observation-Disclosures BY FIRE AMI
| WATER.
LONDON, Sept. 5.-Verdun and Moutmedy
still hold out against the Prussians The bonn
bardment Of Strasbourg continues vigorously
and much damage has been inflicted. The
| splendid cathedral has been partly burned and
the wonderful astronomical clock and chime
bells in the tower badly injured. There has
1 been freshet in the Rhine The water is
very high and many dwellings in the neighboi.
hood OF Strasbourg have been washed away.