The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-11-02
Reports from Ts1rs.

the prosecution OF the war to the bitter emu.
: Bazaine and suite have arrived at Cassel Can.
robert, Mcmahon aud LeBoeuf are hourly ex-
pected az Cassel. One corps, recently investing
Metz, has been detailed to escort the Metz prison
sers, two corps 60 to Paris, and the remaining
four CORPS will be divided between the armies op-
Grating in the North and South Of France.
Proclamation by the French Ministry
! Bazaine Ofictany Accused OF com-
pIicity with the Prussians.
TOURS, October 80.
: A government council was held last night,
which lasted until late hour. The following
proclamation was issued this morning:
FRENCH RHPUBLIC-LIBERTY, EQUALITY, PRATER.
NTTY-PRooLAaATIoN TO THE French nee soIl,or raoPLh
TO the fearful heighth Of perls which have broken
upon our country. IIstil depends on us TO mount
above misfortune and show the world now great
q people may be who are resolved not 10 perlsn,
and where courage increases III tue miusI VI
calamity.
Metz has capirulated. a general upon whom
France counted, even after Mexico, has Just taken
away (uient d'enleuerJ from the country IN its
defenders. Marshal Bazaine has betrayed us /!
He has made himself the agent Of the man OF Sc
dan and the accomplce Of the invaders, ana re.
gardless OF the honor OF tne army o. wntcn ,a1 ne
making q last effort, 100, 900 fighting men, 10000
wounded, guns, cannon, coors, and tne strongsst
citadel OF France Metz, virgin but for him, 10 the
contamination OF the foreigners.
Such crime is above even the punishment OF
Justice Meanwhile, Frenchmen, measure the
depths Of The abyss into which the empire mas
preoipitated you. For twenty years France SUD
mitted to this corrupting power, which extin.
guished in her the springs OF greatness ana OF
life. The army of France, stripped Of its national
character, became, without knowingit, an instr9-
ment Of tyranny ana OF servltnde, ana ,; Is sWal,
BY the treason OF their chiefs. In the disasters 70
- conntry In less than two months 250, 600 nave
been delivered over to the enemy, slnlster
sequel 10 the military coup de main OF DeGemoeI.
II is time for us to re-a5serr ourselves, ctlzen6,
and uhder the 2gis OF the Republic, Wnlcn we
have determined not TO allow to caPitulate within
or without, to seek III the extremity even OF our
misfortune the renovation OF our political and
social morality and manhood. Howe r tried by
disaster let Us be found neither p~Iic-stricken
nor hesitafiug. Let It be seen that we are ready
for the last sacrifices and IN the lace OF enemies IS
give up SO long as there remains an lncn OF Sa,
cred soil under the soleS OF our feet. Let IN nold
firmly the glorious banner OF the French reVoiu-
ton.
Our cause is that of justice and Of right. Eu:
rope sees It; Europe feels It. In the presence OF
many unmerited mtsforriles spontaneously Ie-
ceiying from us neither invitation OF encourage, &c
ment, She is moved, and she begins TO act. NO
Illusion Is now left. Let us no longer Iangulsn OF
grow weak, and let rs prove BY our acis t1at we
can,. ourselves, maintain honor, ndepenaneaCeS, aoS
inteprity--3ll that makes country prond sna
tree. Long live the Republic, one and indiVlsioie.
signed by Cremieux, Glois Blzion and Gamoetts.
The proclamation, placarded about the Streets
attracted crowds Of readers and creates great
excitement. Groups Of people are discussing
it. The .treachery Of Bazaine Is denounced,
and bitter imprecations are uttered against the
Bonapsrtists.