Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-09-01
A LONDON RUKGR ABOUT MCMAHON.
EE Is CROSSING THE MEUsE AT sTEyAy
WITH 500 GUNS, AND PUSHING
FOR MONTMEDY.
THE RUMOR NOT VERIFIED
BELGIUMGOES BACK ON NAPOLEON
Will take b s Sword il he Attempts to Escape
Through her Territory
A RUMoR ABOUT MCMAHON

LONDON, Sept. ], p. m.-There Is an 1nyeri-
fed rumor that Mcmahon IL crossing the Meuse
at stenay and pushing tor Montmedy. He has
six hundred guns. collision between him and
Prince Frederick Charles is expected.
AID FOR PARIS.
The Gsrde Mobile on the new requisition for
12o,oOo men Is harryIng 10 the defence OF Paris
BOGUS TEiEGRAMS SIGNED BAZAINE.
Tie Paris FEbliqEe admits the spurousness Of
the kilograms which we're received lately and
signed "Bazsine." Should the French EN-
peror cross the Belgium frontier, the guards Of
tie latter country have been ordered to demand
his sword. Other severe orders have been is
sued for the purpose OF guaranteeing the pro-
lection of Belgium neutrality.
CONFUSION OF TELEGRAMS.
BFELIs, Sept. 1.-The telegraph lines are
still in inextricabe confusion. The dates of
messages from the seat OF war, and particularly
those from Beaumont giving the details OF the
late battles, req lire veriication.
CONFLICTING REPORTS.
NEw YORK, Sept. THE New York Tsle-
gram has the following special:
LONDON, Sept. I.-FTcnch armies are said n
be marching towards Chaions 1000 strong.
Paris papers to-day state that McMahon. I'm
very stong force, with GOO cannon. has success
fully crossed the Meuse, and is making forced
marches on Montmedy.
Private letters from Paris represent the CITY
TO be quiet. The people are undis mayed and
confident Of the ultimate success of France.
MCMAHON wITHDRAwS TO A STRONG
POSITION.
BoUILLoN, BELGIUM, Sept. ], 3 a. m-Last
night, after dark, McNahon withdrew his forces
towards Sedan, concentrating in a strong posi-
tion. During the tight in the battle OF Tuesday
the army Of the Crown Prince or Ssxony, com
posed Of Prussian corps, captured over lOObo
prisoners.
A number of French prisoners escaped into
Belgium alter the tight, bat were promptly dis
armed.
1t is believed that Mcmahon will make vet
another stand.
REPORT THAT BAZAINE IS OUT OF
BOTTLE.
rumor prevails here that Bazaine attacked
Steinmetz on Tuesday. The result is a. Yet un-
known. A further rumor OF the escape OF the
army from Metz is discredited.
EXCITING SCENES IN THE CORPS
LEGISLATIF.
PARIS, Sept. l-During the sitting OF the
Corps Legislatf yesterday, q letter was read from
Strasburg, which stated that the Prussians were
firing on the city instead OF the ramparts with
the ayowed intention OF compelling the city to
surrender. During the firing the inha oitants
sought refuge in the cellars of houses, bat by
far the greater number Of persons sought safety
in sewers
Deputy Keller severely denounced the con-
duct of the Prussians a inhumsn, and during
his remarks the entire Chamber arose and
cheered for the inhabitants OF Strasburg.
Count Palikao also denounced the conduct of
the Prussans in no stinted measures, and con-
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deserving Of all praise.
Deputy Keller moved the arming of the peo-
pie Of the department of the Upper Rhine, but
Count Palikao objected upon which Deputy
Keller moved the adoption of q resolution ex-
pressing a want OF confidence I'm the people by
the ministers.
The rumor that reached here TO the effect that
American vessels, manned by Germans, had left
America for the purpose of destroying shipping
in French ports, produced a great and depressing
effect upon the people generally. Its contra
diction by Minister Washburne somewhat al
layed the excitement.
The accumulation OF articles pledged at pawn
brokers has become so large that all pledges are
now refused by brokers.
The Paris and Lyons railroad is protected by
troops against expected destructive assaults OF
the enemy.
wear the same description Of overcoats rs the
soldiers, In order to avoid the practice of the
enemys sharpshooters, who have singled out the
general and staff officers as far as possible for
attack.
All exportation of grain from the country is
strictly forbidden by decree, aud the obsery-
ance of this order is made imperative.
At Marseilles a legion OF 1900 naturalized
Germans are organizing to join the ranks of the
army.
MarseiIies has sent to Paris immense quanti-
ties of provisions. THIS city has obtained alite
distinguished patriotic reputation by its
efforts to assist in repeiling the invader
Some Thousands of vagabend wanderers ana
professional beggars, disguised as soldiers. haze
been arrested in Marseil!es for begging ana OBJ
tanning money by false pretences.
patriotic proclamation issuei by the Nsyor
OF Marseiiies has had great effect in stina
la'ing the patriotic ar,lIr OF the people.
ihe omnibus comr@ly o. tuat lily hls g;ye1