The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-09-13

Obstruet1ng the Prusslan advance
All the bridges around Paris have
been blown up.
SIT is ascertained that Mcmahon
wished to retreat to Paris but was
prevented By Palikao's orders. He
will justify himself to the public
when he has recoved from his wounds.
Several of the Garde Mobile be-
longing 20 wealthy families have dis
appeared. These deserters have been
denounced before the military tri-
bunsls. General Trochu has called
on them TO return TO their posts or
take the consequences.
100000 of the Garde Mobile are
in Paris. the state OF the streets are
fearful.
The Tuileries Gardens are occu-
pied by ARTILLERY. Four Generals,
one Colonel, and FIVE Commandants.
have been sent to the German fortress
for refusing to sign the capitulation
at Sedan. Among the new appoint
meDts are two young men employed
on the Journals at 309 aud 200 francs
per month, who have been named
projects.
Political meetings are announced
for next week, to bring forward can
didates for the new assembly.
GeraTdiu goes to the Provinces to
stimulate resistance.
LONDON, Septemb Der 12-The Cath
Ollie Bishop of Liverpool. forbids
wakes on penalty Of the forfeiture Of
the burial rites
1t is reported that $4,000 francs
have been offered for a messenger,
who will succeed il communicating
with the commanders of Metz. One
man who undertook the service, has
been shot by the Prussians.
1t is said the Pope is now consid-
ering the offer ofrefuge on board of
a British frigate off the TIber.
Among the rumors from Paris Is
one that subterranean passage has
been discovered. extending from the
heart of the capital to points beyond
the Notifications.
Especial to the World
LONDON, September 12-Paris EiII
fight to the last. The peasant ma
terial for the army is splendid and
plucky.
There is no rioting now; perfect
order prevails. Fae streets are full
of armed men.
Gen. TrOchu is satisfied that he
can hold out.
Part of the enemy's forces are to be
near the walls on Tuesday, and the
rest will follow rapidly.
The inhabitants are undetermined
as to where the bombs will fall. The
walls are a mile aud half from the
outer boulevard, and the outlying
forts are a mile from the walls, so
the enemies guns are in position
thirteen miles from the outer boule-
wards. This calns the fears of the
ParisiaDs.
The statement in the Gaulois that
England demands an armistice is not
true. It has been ascertained from
official authority IN Downing Street
that England has sent no note to
Prussia.
Jules Favre is expected here to-
night. Ii he asks the English gov
ernment TO offer terms, it will be so,
but not, if unasked. Earl Granville
will be present at the conference with
Favre. This intelligence is official.
The Archbishop of Canterbury
orders an offeratory for the sick aud
wounded, in all the churches of his
diocese.
The Pope has sent protest to the
Powers against the occupation Of his
territory, bat will not resist by arms.
He is coming to Eogland in British
trigate, and Archbishop Manning is
making preparations for his recep.
ton.
There has been another massacre of
missionaries in China
Gladstone is alarmed at the spread
of Republicanism 10 Europe.
LONDON, September 12.-Agents
have arrived here from Berlio, who,
it is anticipated, are seeking to put a
Prussian loan on the market.
Her Majesty's ship Inconstaut
brings news of the loss of the Captain.
She reports that the Captain, before
sailing, narrowly escaped destruction
by FIRE. The packing of her feed pipe
ignited, and the fire had made consid-
cradle progress before it was discov-
cred, 1t was extinguished with diff
Guilty.
During the gale one of her heavy
guns got loosened from its fastenings,
in consequence of the tremendous
rolling OF the ship. and suddenly
swinging around struck gunner, kill
ing him instantly. The Shipping Ga
zette demands q strict investigation.
The British public should know how
one of her staunchest vessels ahoat
foundered In weather a collier might
have outliVed.