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

Sedan.
Bazaine is well supplied with provisions.
The Independence Beige says the fact that
England offers no mediation, is attributed to
the Earl of Granvillcs adherence to his posi-
ton, that the integrity of the French territory
is no longer possible.
There is q rumor from Marseiles that Re-
public of Italy had been proclaimed in Flor
ence, and that Humburt, Crown Prince, had
been named President
The Pope still retains services of his legion
aries, though the Italians are preparing to en-
ter Rome.
The Pail Mall Gazette says Lyons and Nj
gra the English and Italian Ministers, are
about to go to King Williams headquarters
TO negotiate a suspension of hostilities. The
Republic is averse to war but faithful always
to the dignity of France.
The French officers who surrendered all at
Tribute the necessity of McMahon's capitula-
ton TO treason in his own army.
Mr.. Drummond the Banker writes to the
Post an interesting account of Napoleon
while a prisoner. He says: Before long
we JOIN the rear of the Emperor's train The
cortege was of great length. We had a
good opportunity of seeing it as it passed
over the bridge at right angles with the main
road. First came the Emperor's own car
rage, travelling Berlin. Then an open
carriage, and after these two or three car
riages, something in the line of prison vans,
marked "Masion Militrire dc lEmpereur,"
and containing numbers of his staff, num-
Der OF horses following. some mounted by
Imperial servants in liveries. The horses
were magnificent, animals of over 16 hands
high The Positions wore glazed hats, gay
coats and scarlet waistcoats. There were
relays of horses for carriages, hacks, saddle
horses, and charges beyond price. About
noon the Emperor alightcd in the Bullion,
and walked to the hotel. The crowd of peo-
pie were numerous, but were kept off by the
Belgian troops, The French officers were
of high grade, TIE Emperor appeared at
window and the crowd hurrahed. The
French prisonOs were silent and made no
response. 1t was impossible to find quarters
and food for them at the hotel. The En-
peror dined first, then his suites, and the rest
ate what they could get. About two o'clock,
the Emperor accompanied by Gen. Castle
man, came to the door of the railway station.
He seemed well, his face showing no emo
ton, though he leaned heavily on the arm of
the servant who led him out. He walked
well. He wore red KEPT, embroidered with
gold, and carried decoration on his coat.
Dispatches were handed him and he sat
down outside of the platform and wrote re-
plies. he afterwards paced up and down
the platform smoking cigarettes. lie re-
turned to the waiting room and read the In
dependence Beige, until special train ar
rived when he departed.
Communications with Paris are liable to
interruption at any moment
no in tl,. of
toners, are hungry for the arrival of the
Prussians.
Special to n Y Herald.
London, Sept. s. A letter from Paris
dated Sept. I, midnight, says: The city
continued strangely quiet, but underneath it
is easy to discover serious feeling OF appre-
hension. There is, beyond a doubt, much
concealed desire for peace. on any terms, on
preference to subject the capital to the hor-
rors and dangers of a siege but everybody
is afraid to talk of yielding. The circular
ofJules Favre is liked. 1t inspires with
courage the doubling and undecided. The
sombre weather increases depression. The
Chlans are approaching fast, and what their
actual arrival will produce it is hard to say,
but it is likely to be defiance; although if
the question was honestly decided according
to the wishes of the people, it would be sub
mission. The great trouble is want of organi-
cation. The Mongrell bodies of troops have
a scarcity of officers. For fear of thieves
and roughs the citizens all go armed.
notice to expel all women and children from
the city is anticipated tomorrow. The ex-
orders of strangers in every direction is in
creasing hourly. The hotels are empty and
the theatres are closed.
News from the vicinity of Metz announce
that its cauitul atinu Is imminent
The Prussan Moniteur says that the En-
peror so exposed himself in the battle of Sc
dan as to leave no doubt of his intention to
seek death.
The North German Gazette says Of the
Jules Favre manifesto, that it begins with the
phase and ends with the lies OF lawyer and
balderdash.
SPECIAL to Tribune.
London, Sept 8. The following report of
the declaration by the French Foreign Min
lister, comes to me from private correspon-
dent whose position enables him to know the
facts, and who guarantees the accuracy of the
statements
Jules Favre had been appealed to for
quasi official sanction to Il Republican dem
onstraton in Madrid, with an intimation from
Prim that he could be President of a Spanish
Republic. Favre replied
1.-The government of France will not at
this moment make any movement to encour-
age a Republic in Spain and would even pre-
fer that il should not be defended The rea-
son which oblises us to refuse is that Repub-
licanism SO spread would ALLEVIATE and terrify
Russia. and imperial negotiations funding be-
tween the provisional government and Russia
for an alliance offensive and defensive against
Prussia. Should the latter prove too exact
ing as to terms of peace, in other words if
this alliance takes plans and it is on the
point of realization, Russia marches straight
upon Berlin. She has already began TO send
troops to her western frontier. If you ask
what can tempt Prussia, the answer is that
the same military strength which Prussia has
now directed against France, will sooner or
later be turned against Russia with view to
acquire all the German provinces of Prussia.
Mr.. correspondent adds-you may make use
of this intelligence, for it cannot long remain
secret. 1t may be depended upon absolute
ly.
PARIS, Sept. 8.
1t is contemplated to appoint as Ambassa