The New York herald., 1870-09-20

ueVdstauoh." ''lno WOOu OF Cnart, winch Te-
sisted all attempts OF the French to ere It," covered
the Germans In the rear. "The railway train COM
municating with Senlis had been captured ''There
were more Prussians at Cretel" The outside popula.
ton chad 'skedaddled' on every side." Almost end
less rumors OF this description were circulated every
moment, any one or two at least OF the stories be-
ing OF an import direful enough to upset the best
balanced Partisan head to tie found In the city,
STREET SCENES.
IL was not enough, however. OF the frightful We
had plenty OF other practical hints ''The enemy
was within stones throw Of our doors" In the
rue de Trevls woman who strided along with
soldierke tramp had been arrested. The pretended
female proved to be Prusslan spy. A respectfully
dressed man, who wore some sort or decoration on
his breast attracted attention next. In his hand he
carried ladys crinoine, just out from the store.
He was halted and examined. Inside Of the crino-
line was found printed map plan OF the city Of
Paris ana OF all its Notifications.
few uhlans, dressed in the uniform of French
soldiers, were arrested in the Streets They had
come from Courbevoie. These uhlans spoke the
French language perfectly and had penetrated into
some OF the forts IN their disguise
weak party OF the soldiers who had escaped
from Sedan were passing on the open space front.
ing the new opera house when they met detach-
ment Of the Gardes Mobiles escor.ing In triumph
udn WIZ was orcsSeu IN u Dran new uniform or the
French cuirassers The freshness of his clothing
had attracted their attention 1t was far too bril-
liant for the present moment Of field duty He was
spoken to, when his unmlstakable cultural accent
discovered his true nationality at once. He was q
Prussian spy
These spies would have met q very summary in
Fiction Of justice In this world had they not been
protected by force Of tile National Guard.
EXECUTIVE ENERGY.
During the past few days the government has
evinced most unnaggng, untiring energy in the
work OF the city defence. Almost every man OF the
Garde Mobile has been supplied with o chassepot
rife. At the corner Of every street you the men,
In "mob lots,n fondng their newly acquired trea-
sure, even kissing the weapons of slaughter with
the greatest show Of affection, and just as a child
would treat new toy.
SPECIAL VISIT TO POLICE HEADQuARTERs-HOw YOU
GET ALONG TO THE MINISTRY
visited the Prefecture OF Police the night before
last. The hall was guarded with double line OF
officers. In the interior OF the building the centres
presented strange spectacle indeed. The long cor
ridors were crowded with troops. Men Of the Garde
de Paris were lying, fully armed and accoutred
though, stretched on mattresses which had been
laid on the floor. They appeared packed closely as
are herrings In a cask. After great difficulty
made my way over and past them to the cabinet Of
the Prefect. You would not encounter greater Oh
stacles in riding steeple chase than did on my
journey. On the lengthy corridor men OF the Munich
pal Garde were lying Ia every possible position and
attitude. Some were snoring in profound sleep. 1
stumbled here and noundered around there at every
step. One drOwsy son OF Mars opened his eyes wide,
uttered q few hearty curses at my intrusion and
went OF in sleep again. found afterwards that
had just trodden on the mans chest he lay fat on
his back. next sprawed over a lot Of vacant mat
tresses and there upset gendarme who was
gagged In arranging ''shakedOwn" on which to rest
his weary limbs. picked myself up again. but just
next moment caught my foot in some horrld insru-
ment Of war and, IN consequence, took q "header''
forward the steps Of the great staircase where |
landed at the feet OF Monsieur le Secretaire Generate
INTERVIEW WITH THE MINISTER.
In a few moments afterward fonnd myself IN the
presence OF the Chef dc Cabinet the most energetic
person. perhaps, In public life just at present. He ap.
peared careworn and anxious. In reply to my
question II he had and information which lie desired
TO communicate with respect TO the condition OF pub
| lie affairs, he replied, with remarkable tinge OF
sadness, as f0llows:-"Sir, be good enough to tell
the people VI America that we most grateful for
| the sympathy which they have so generously extend
| ed to u.s. that during the past fortnight we have
| worked necessarily and with all our power for the
defence OF Paris Everything has been effected for
| its security. Nothing more can be done. We now
await the fnal result. We are determined to fight
the Prussans to the death. We are prepared to blow
up the Prefecture, to blow up the Hotel de VILE to
blow up every public building in the city before we
| yield.n
! VICTOR HUGOs RESOLVE.
| A gentleman told me yesterday that he heard VIC
tor Hugo say. 1--WE will blow up quarter after quar-
| tier. We Will do something to dazzle the world ~
| This Is very sensational but true.
SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES.
Cabs are at premium.
| Fourteen hundred fallen women were arrested a
few nights since and sent from Paris and the boue-
| wards are now cleared nightly Of the remaining un-
| fortunates. Seventy Of these women were taken In
charge by twenty Sisters of Charity and brought to
| ROuen. They will be placed In a prison reforma-
| tory, the Sisters looking after them. Others are
| forwarded daily to the same place.
| ECONOMY OF THE SUPPLIES.
Measures are being taken to get nd or useless
| mouths every moment
| The People Discontenled-The Present Gov
ernment Does Not Suit-COnduct of the
Reds-DiscOyery Of Prussian UntOrms- AM
| bassadors Who Will Not Leave Pnris-An
American MiiIionnaire's Contribution Tor the
| WOunded-Tbe City Quiet.
PARIS, Sept. 10, 1870.
The people OF Paris are generally dissatisfied with
the government, which has failed to adopt revolu-
| tionary measures A manifesto voted by the twenty
ACCOMPLISHMENTS of Paris, has been presented to-day
| to the provisional government, and will be posted
tomorrow the walls of Paris. The manifesto re-
| quires the immediate enrol OF general commission
In the provinces General Cluseret is designated
by the people of Paris at the request Of the people
OF Lyons. 1t is doubtful If the government Will yield
under this double pressure. The red republicans
continue to placard the walls In the city with hand
bills announcing new government Trouble is ap-
pretended. The citizens declare that they pref fer
| Prussian rule to communism.
| The railway to Havre Is cut at Connans
| Three thousand Prussian uniforms have been dfs.
| covered this morning In three different houses.
| The Swiss, American and Belgian Ambassadors
| have declined to quit Paris.
| 1t is learned that feet Of steamers is removing