Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-09-15

Mr. Washburne is constantly pursued by
shouting and enthusiastic Frencllmen when
ever he appears in public.
Mr.. Washburne advised the Americans re-
siding outside of the city walls to display the
American flag if they insist on remaining
there.
Special to Times.
Paris, Sept. IA. The review of the Nation
al Garde, and Gardc Mobile by Gen. Trochu,
was most imposing spectacle. The Gardes
National were for most part in new uniforms.
The troops were drawn up along the streets
between Place de la Dastille and Madeline.
The Mobiles were mostly in blouses, and
KEPT. The enthusiasm was immense. Ladies
crowded around the troops, and put boquets
in the muzzles of their guns In one COM
pany marched wooden legged veterans, dec
GRATED with medals of Russian campaign. A
large proportion of the Mobiles were armed
with old tashined muskets
The blowing up of the bridge on the Seine
has commenced.
LONDON, Sept. Il.
The Paris correspondent of the Times yes
terday writes | am convinced that we shall
soon have peace.
On the morning after the battle of Sedan,
NH6h thc DuSIes SOuIiuVu slN nuuuItu TiueT-
less horses galiope3 to the rendezvous.
Advices from Strasbourg are to the effect
that the heroic defence is drawing to a close,
and surrender is imminent, by the failure of
ammunition and provisions.
The Republicans now say openly that
peace must be had at any price. One who
has intimate relations with the government
n. ., -
be made at once, as the only way of saving
the Republic.
The Franco American determination is
eliminating into extravagancies. Mr.. Wash
burne is the hero of the hour. Daily de-
monstraton in his honor take place
Special to Herald
London, Sept. IA. In diplomatic circles
in this city, the mission of Theirs is deemed
a complete failure, so far as it relates to ap-
plcation for England's intercession for a
stay of hostilities.
Tribune special.
Loudon, Sept. IA. l am assured on au
thority | cannot doubt, that TIMERS came over
absolutely without instructions or proposals,
merely to feel the pulse of the English gov
eminent, and try to pursuade them to join
the neutral league, and prevent the dismem-
berment of France, and preserve the Eng
ish equilibrium. 1t is needless to say these
ideas of so years ago can lead to nothing
BERLIN Sept. II.
The catastrophe at Laon is increasing the
i'll feeling against the French. The act is
considered barbarous and opposed to all
modern warfare, ard may lead to similar acts
on the part of Germans.
The official provincial correspondent refer
ring to Ihler message, says:
The present government at Paris exists
only by leave of the Cutler democracy. 1t
may negotiate where il likes, but Germany
believes that peace is to be settled as the war
is between Prussia and France.
The French fleet have Withdrawn from the
mouth of the Elbe.
MoNDERDEAN, Sept. IA.
An engagement between the Uhlans and
Frances Tieurs, took place to-day, during
which the former were repulsed with a loss
of several killed and wounded
Tours, Sept. IA.
A great number of bridges around Paris
were blown up to-day the woods set on fire,
and the house likely to offer refuge to the
enemy destroyed. Toul was again bonn
barded The firing continued for nine hours.
Much damage was done but the defence con-
tinues.
ROME, Sept. A.
The Pope decides not to go to Malta. He
has protested formally to the diplomatic body
against the invasion of Roman territory by
the Italian troops.
New YORK, Sept. IA.
A Tribune special correspondent writing
from Paris, on Tuesday says: One of the
Secretaries of the British Embassy has started
for the Prussian headquarters to ask whether
negotiations are possible.
! The government agrees that the Rhine for
| tresses be disInantled.
The Tribune correspondent at Rheims OF
/ the sixth describes a conversation with Bis
marck who began by expressing his high re
gard to Gen. Sheridan and gratitude to tn,
I United States for sympathy with Germany
10 the remark concerning the prospect o
German unity. Bismarck replied that there
was no stronger friend to unity than himself
but care was required in accomplishing thC
work.
South Germany having fought by our side
her wishes must be consigned. Her inclina
ton cannot be now compelled. We must oh
tain consent OF those States to permit. Ii
Bavaria it seems impossible to agree on any
firm union, when among those who favor
union In Baden things look better.
MADRID, Sept. IA.
The Press OF Spain generally eulogizes tho
peace efforts made by the L. S. government
Costellar has specially eloquent articles OF
the subject in discussion.