Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1870-09-14
The WAR In FRANCE.

THE WAR In FRANCE.
IMPORTANT CIRCULAR FROM THE RRENcH
GOVERNMENT.
PBRIs, Sept IA circular has just
been issued by Jules Favre, which con-
tains the following points:
The policy of France is peace, leaving
Germany master Of her own destinies.
The King of Prussia had said that he
made war against the dynasty, and not
against France, yet the dynasty is gone
and France is free. Yet is this impious
war continued. Will the King face this
responsibility before the world and before
history? France yields not one toot o
soil not one stone Of a fortress A shame
less peace means determination of our
cause and that of Europe. We are un-
dismayed. The army is resolute and
provided.
Three hundred thousands combatants
can hold Paris to the last. They can
hold the city for three months and cor
quer. If crushed, France will arise and
and avenge it. Lrt Europe knoe that
the Mimistre hare no 0thcr am or ambi
tion than peace. But war proving in-
evitable, we will continue the struggle,
confident of triumph.
PEACE PROPOSITION.
The English government in conjunc
ton with other neutral powers. is about
to make M earnes, appeal to Prussia to
conclude peace on the following propo
sition: French territory to be inviolate
France to pay Germany the expenses Of
the war. The general disarmament of
France. The destruction of all the forts
in Alsace and Lorraine. 1t is belived
these terms are acceptable to the Repub-
lie.
AMERICAN RECOGNITION OF THE REPUB-
Lie OF FRANCE.
PARIS. Sept. S-The official journal of
the Republic to-day printed letter from
Mr.. Washburne. the American minister,
declaring himself authorized to recognize
the French Republic, and offer the con-
gratulations of the American Government
and the people who have learned with en-
thusiasm Of the proclamation of the Re-
public. ....
Late yesterday afternoon Minister
Washburn had an interview with Jules
Favre. at which he announced that the
American Government had recognized the
sister Republic of France NJ. Favre was
much moved, and, grasping Mr.. Wash
burn by the hand. he exclaimed. 81 re-
ceive the notification with gratitude and
profound emotion"
The letter of Mr. Washburne to Jules
Favre gives great satisfaction. and the
people seem to be persuaded that the
American Government will interfere in
favor of peace.
The following proclamation appears in
extras and is placarded about the city.
The country is in danger In the pre-
sence of the enemy all differences of opin-
ion and all opposition should disappear
before the general safety. Accused be
he who can retain personal designs or
prcjudices in such supreme moment
The undersigned set aside all opinions
save one-that it is our duty to offer our
most energetic and absolute assistance,
and to make no conditions save that the |
Republic be maintained. Let us be bn- !
ried in the ruins of Paris rather than agree
to the dismemberment of France. Signed
by Bianqui, De Cambre. and others.
The Minister of the Interior has is
sued the following circular to projects of
departments:
The enemy is advancing on Paris in
three corps d'armee, one of which his ar
rived at Scissors. The advance guard |
of this corps has summoned Laon, which
shuts its gates and resists. The inter-
ruption of telegraph communication with
Epernay and Chateau Thierry indicates
the presence of the enemy at that place."
Communication continue with Mezieres
Epinal, and Mulhouse. There is no news
from Bazaine.
The news of the death McMahon has
not been officially confirmed.
AN ARMIsTICE UNDER CONSIDERATION.
PARIS, Sept. Sc P. Nan armis-
ice is under consideration. The ques-
ion has been submitted to the provision
Il government by the Russian, Itolian,
md Spanish ambassadors
Jules Favie has received and returned
,fficial visits Of the English, Austlan.
Italian American, Russian, Spanish. and
Swiss ambassadors, amp the Pope's Nun
10.
CONDITION OF sTRAsBURG.
Women and children pnly are allowed
o leave Strasburg. The Prussian fire
m the city is incess ant. but apparently I
Without result. A practicable breach is
lot likely to be made for fortnight.
-HE TWO REPUBLICS--MR WASHBURNE'S
ADDRESS TO THE PARIsIANs.
PARIS. Sept. 9.-The following is the
ddress delivered by Minister Washburne
o the crowd of people and soldiers who
anne to serenade him last evening: s
81 thank, you on the part of my Gov d.
rnment, for this demonstration. l shall
ave great pleasure in transmitting the
hanks you express with go much elo-
uence for the recognition of the new l
republic of France. In my commune {
alton, to which you make such kind t
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