The Portland daily press., 1870-09-09
Gloomy ApprehensiOns in Paris,
France.


LONDON, Sept. 8-The Prussian advance has
reached La Ferti Sons Jorane, forty miles
from Paris
The Princess Mathilde has been conducted
to the frontier. Brussels is crowded with pa
rolled French soldiers captured in the recent
battles around Sedan. Bazaine il well. sup
piled with provisions.
The Independence Beige says the fact that
England offers no mediation is attributed to
the Earl OF Granvile's adherence to his posi-
ton that the integrity of French territory is
no longer possible.
AN ITALIAN REPUBLIC.
There is rumor from Marseiles that the Re.
public of Italy had been proclaimed in Flor
ence and that Humbert, Grown Prince, had
been named President. The Pope still retains
the services of his DICTIONARIES, though the Ital-
ians are preparing to enter Rome.
AN ENVOY TO PRUSSIA.
The Pail Mall Gazette says Lyons and Nigra,
the English and italian ministers, are about to
go to King Williams headquarters to negotiate
suspension of hostilities. The republic is
adverse to war, but faithful always to the Dig
nifty of France.
M'MAHoNs SURRENDER
French officers who surrendered all attribute
the necessity of McMahon's capituation to
treason 10 his own army.
Communication with Paris is liable to inter.
ruption any moment. Shopkeepers, in the alb
seoce of customers, are hungry for the arrival
the Prussians. It is reported that the Duke
of Hamilton is preparing the Isle of Arran for
the residence of a member of the French I'm
perial family. The continental money markets
are extremely unsettled.
A hospital flag, white, with red cross in the
centre, has been hoisted over the palace of the
Tulleries, which, with the garden attached, is
declared national property. NJ. Vanial has
been declared General of the Post Office and
has gone to Tours on Government business.
PRUssIAN CRUELTIEs.
The journals have reports of horrible cruel
ties practiced by the advancing Prussians, who,
it is said, shoot women on the roadside. Ter
rible reprisals are demanded of the Govern
ment.
METZ MUST CAPITULATE.
LONDON, Sept s. News from the vicinity of
Metz announces thet its capitulation is immi-
nent.
AN INDIC ALTON OF PEACE.
PARIS, Sept. S.-[Special to Times 1.-The
death of Gen. McMahon is regarded as a ma
tional calamity. Marshal Canro5ert was
wounded. The circular of Jules Favre to the
foreign diplomatic agents shows evidence of a
desire to treat with che enemy. The remnants
of McMabon's corps are pouring into Paris.
ITEMS FROM THE CAPITAL.
Reports are received from all quarters that
mediation in the affairs of France and Prussia
are contemplated. There is no cessation, how
ever, in the efforts for NATIONAL defence.
The Gauois says the administration goes to
Tours Immediately, and if need be will go to
Lyons and thence to Marseilles.
1t is reported that the committee installed in
Lyons think OF resisting the Government be-
cause it is too moderate.
Laon has been turned by the Prussians, who
are marching on Paris through the valley of
the Aisne.
The Journal Official says. that as the forests Of
Compegue and Chantilly will serve as refuge
for the enemy they should be burned
1t is understood that in case of mediation,
Lord Lyons, the English minister, Chevaler
Nigra, the Italian minister, Senior OloZaga, the
Spanish minister and Mr.. Washburne, tn
American minister, will SO to Prussia to tn
Kings headquarters.
1t is contemplated to appoint as ambassadors
to London, Vienna and Berlin active members
of the party of the Left. No call for universal
suffrage will be made until the war is over.
This seems to be the sentiment OF the Paris
journals.
The French Yacht Club has given 100000
francs for the wounded in the French army.
INSIDE THE CAPITAL.
The following official advces are made pub
lic:-A dispatch from the Project Of Aisne to
Minister Gambetta, dated Laon, Sept. 7th, says
that flag of truce, preceding three corps d
arnee from Rethel chateau. Porcien and
Rheims has just been conducted to the Cen
era' commanding summons in the name oil
the King of Prussia, who left Rethel this
morning. The advance guard of one corps
should now in the neighborhood of Sassons
A accommodating party which was driven back
yesterday belonged to the corps.
The Minister of the Interior has issued the
following circular to the Projects OF the De-
partments: 1.-THE enemy is Advancing on
Paris in three corps de armee, one of which
has arrived at SCISSORS in the department Of
Asine. The advance guard of this corps has
summoned Laon, which shuts its gates and re.
sists."
RELEASE OF GERMAN PRISONERS.
Minister Washburne, at an unofficial inter
view with Jules Favre Monday, solicited the
liberation of all Germans confined in prisons
The Government consented and hundreds left
yesterday AMI to-day with the passes OF the
American minister.
No gas can be used in the city in case OF
siege as the gasometers are all outside OF the
city.
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES.
Arrangements have been made to place cleo
trio lights at various points. The shops VII
use lamps and candles. The appearance
Paris without gas, females, ser geants de vile
theatres and jardins will impress one forcibly
with the terrible change which has come over
| the nation.
NO NEWS FROM MARSHAL BAzAINE.
! The death of Marshal Mcmahon is not offic