The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-08-17
FROM EUROPE.


in Paris Even if they arrested in their progress
the Empire is dead. Parsans are receiving arms ar
they all republicans at heart, and the esabishme
of provisional government is already talked Of Tt
imperalists are leaving France
The Misster of the Interior has issued proclaim
tion announcing in accordance to the terms of the la
of s49 on declaration of state of siege military author
ties have right to interdct all publications of
ture to excite or keep up disorders, such propos
tions that made by the Steele institute commi
tee of defence tend to anarchy and compromises unit
of action creating useless agitation. On advice of th
council of Ministers it is decided that the authorize
shall apply proscrptVe measures to any journal re
newing such propositions
Letters from Paris say citizens, in defiance OF martf
law continue assemble in the streets and discus
the war
PARIS, Aug. 9.-RepuDlcan and Democratic jour
nails advise an immediate meeting OF the Corps Leg
atif and the arming of the people. They all censur
strongly the disorders which have taken place in tn
streets and counsel calmness and moderation.
The deputies to the Corps now in Paris met yeser
day afternoon and called upon the Empress
Great activity in the enrolling of volunteers in a
parts of the city. Thirty three thousand workmen
strengthening the Notifications assisted by $1,000
sailors from the navy.
The Galois says the false news of victory were dis
seminated in Strasbourg last week at the same hour
was sent out here. There was preconcerted attemp
! to deceive the nation.
METZ, Aug. 9.-Gen. Changarnier has arrived here
He was conducted from the railroad station to Pre-
lecture by host of citizens. The General was il
civilians dress. He was Immediately taken into th
presence of the Emperor. Public here received will
favor the advent of the General.
| LONDON, Aug. 9.-Authentc advices from France
show that Marshal Bazane, commander-in-chief, ha
130, 900 men at Metz; Mcmahon $4,000 at Staaroen
and Canrobert sc, 900 at Nancy.
PARIS Aup Q-The Journal Official contains the
following notices and DEGREES:
Minister Washburne received yesterday by the
Empress for the purpose of delivering the reply o
President Grant to letters recalling Minister Berthemy
Departments of Cole, Don Suone ct Laire AK, and
Rhone are declared in a state sege.
The following report was telegrapbed from Metz
yesterday at 10:l5AM.:
The corps of Gen. Fally, who was not engaged in
the action, is the rayiDg point of the army it
has not been disturbed. Marshal McNahon executed
movements prescribed for him There has been no
engagement to-day.
thusasm.
Decree relative to incorporation in the ranks of the
Rationale Home Guards of all citizens between the
ages Of 30 and 40 years. who do not already belong
to military organization, convokes all chiefs Of
corps and prescrbe5 measures for immediate re-
armament of the Guard with guns altered to breech
leaders in sections where National Guard has not
already been appointed and thanks to the efficiency of
measures taken for the organization, the National
Guard, will soon extend to every part of France. In
the Department of Seine, where the organization is
strongest it has already given proof of devotion and
patriotism which cannot be changed by circumstances
through which passing
On demand of the Minister of War, the prefect of
Seine this morning, charged engineers of municipal
service with the execution of the plans for strength
ening the fortifcaons of Paris. Service will be or.
yanzed at and divided between three engineers
and eleven assistants; each chief will be in charge of
an reimbursement. Prefect commits the charge of su
pervlsion of the eUtire work to Inspector General
Alphond.
At 2 o'clock yesterday the direction of service, in
presence Of the generals and coonels of directors of
ortfcatons, opened negotiations with the most con-
siderable Contractors of Paris. These contractors
would make no conditions, but placed their fortunes,
heir personal services their material and their expe
ence at the disposal of the authorities for the defence
If Paris. The officials have taken possession of the
workshops offered by the contractors.
Last night posters distributed the city in
'tng those between the ages of so and 40 years to
present themselves within three DAYS the MayoraltY
House for enrolment in the National Guard. As
9 enrolment is completed distribution of arms will
ommence.
PARIS, Aug. 9, evening.-The Corps Legislatf met
oday. An order directed against ministers pro-
majority
NJ Olivier asked for suspension of sitting for few
minister's
The proclamation of martial law was rather precau-
onary than imperative measure and its rigorous
nforcement is not contemplated
The Official Journal, after describing the resources
nd patriotic spirit of the nation, which has always
obstacle to Prussan ambition asks what other
over would like to see Prussia making the North and
baltic Prussan lakes invade States and acquiring
dangerous preponderancy. Evidences are already
pparent that England ratified with categorical assur-
Of France hastens to render the northern
'o"tier of France by causing Belgium's neutrality to
e respected In Sweden, Norway and Denmark the
opular feeling is with France and the Emperor. Rus
gives proof of the best understanding withsrance.
ustria and Italy arming will cause embarrassment to
russia French diplomacy has not been idle
ian the French will be, and France will prove
be has not degenerated
HAMBURG, Aug. 9.-The river Elbe has been closed
prevent the entrance of the French feet but small
assage is still left open at Goez Island for steamer
affc.
Gen. Trochu has entered upon his duties as the
lain General OF the army. 1t is not known whether
arshal Lehouf will have any command.
LONDON, Aug. ga rumor has reached here that
lie Prussans are in Mulchausen one mile southwest
Strasbourg.
BERLIN, Aug 9-The losses of the French in the
I'd missing, and 5000 prisoners. McMahons baggage,
any cannon and two long railroad trains and NUM-
ons captured. The Prussian cavalry, in their
lrsut bagged 1000 stragglers, who had thrown away
cir arms. Total Prussan loss $50 dead and wounded
LONDON, Aug. l0.-A feet of nine French IRON
ads passed Dover to-day.
The Times thinks congress blundered by adiourning
hont some legislation to resusetate American mer-
ant shipping, now perishing under the fatal tariff
The citizens of Birmingham wish Parliament to
eserve neutrality.
Further violence is threatened to foreigners in
lima, and the foreign gun-boats threaten lombard
ent. II
METZ, Aug. 10.-Yesterday Changarnier was closet.
with the Emperor and afterwards with artillery
fcers. The Emperor afterwards visited Bazaine at t
} headquarters.
The Emperor replied to the suggestions that be
oud return to Paris by saying that he would return
Glorious or dead
PARIS, Aug. l0.-No action. Marshal Bazaine is i
aking reconnaissance with cavalry from Metz Prus.
IN outposts fell back. {
Bank of France has increased rate of discount to &C.
LONDON, Aug lo.-The News says the vote of want {
confidence was passed BY the Corps Legislatif and
sittngs suspended. I]
It is stated that Count Montchsn has been called
ON the new ministry.