The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-09-09

enthusiasm Of tho people upon the re-
ccption Of the news OF the great victory
was absolutely indescribable.
LONDON, Sept. 3.--From Paris come
accounts Of tho poverty Of the Parissiaus.
They are preparing for famine by ex.
pelling all Foreigners not possessed of
means for their support; The poor French
are retained, if ablc.bodied for military
service ii not, they are sent to the coun.
try. The Notifications arc completed.
General Trochn is virtually Dictator.
My informant from Paris, I'd September,
says to-day is tho last day of grace.
PARIs, Sept. as p. m.--The Coun-
Gil Of Ministers have issued q proclama-
tion to the French people. Among 9TH
or things it says; Great misfortune has
come upon our country. After three
days Of heroic struggle against 300, 900
Of tho enemy the army Mt Sedan have
been made prisoners. The Emperor has
also been made prisoner, but this will
not shake our courage. Paris is to-day
in u complete state Of defense. The mil
tary forces Of the country will be organ
lied ina few days. Your patriotism,
your nnion, your energy, will save France.
In the Corps tLeg'slatif. Jules fuyre
declared they were unanimous for de-
fensc until death. Great applause -
Ilo concluded by attacking the Imperial
power, proposing to place extraordinary
power in the hands Of Gen. Trochu.--
Palika and the Chamber protested. est.
In Senate, jerome David said: Let
us defend Paris on the walls, and IN the
streets. We will bury ourselves under
the ruine Of the city in its defense.
LONDON, Sept. 4.-The number Of
Prussian troops engaged, as estimated by
Gen. Won NJ oltkc, was $50 900. French,
100000. McMahon, although wounded,
commanded in chief on tho French side.
Won Moltke, the Crown Prince, and the
Prince Of Saxony commanded the Prus-
slams.
PARIS, Sept SIS p. m.-Rochcfor;
has been liberated. The people are IN a
state Of extraordinary excitement. From
time 20 timc Gambetti addresses them,
extoriipg order. Soldiers of all regiments
! mix among the people, unarmed, and are
shouting "Tisa Rrpnbtic" From en-.
frances and windows and Nil the barracks
the soldiers salute tho people. At four
O'Clock this afternoon he flag was lower
cd on the Tuilicrs Placards have been
posted in various places inscribed, death
to Theirs" Mobs continue TO tear down
signs containing Imperial arms and med
ais, and in some cases the people have
climbed up TO the highest stories to ter
down from theatres the word "Impcrial"
Ngw YonK, Sept 5-l2:20 p. ma
dispatch from Washington says that
! Minister Washburnc iclegraphs to the
Department Of the State that the Empire
is ended, and that the excitement is in
tense in Paris
NEW YoRK, Sept. 5.-A telegram
from Paris to-day says: The Empress
has consented TO join her husband and
son, having received assurance that she
will not be regarded as Prussian prison
| or.
Trochu will be made Dictator and Par
is will be defended 20 the last
LONDON, Sept. 5.-A Brussels dis.
patch says 1900 French troops have
crossed the frontier and surrendered.
4 demand upon the Monimcdy gar.
rison for surrender was refused.
PARIS, Sept. ), 8, p. mt is now
impossible to reach the Corps Legislatif,
owing to the enormous crowds surround.
ing the building. 1t is reported the vote
of ''Dechanse" carricd-yeas, 1855; nays
none The people are wild with excite.
mcnt, rushing through the streets. dis.
playing placards with the vote of the Corps
Legislatif inscribed thereon. Shouts
OF Viva lc RepubIique" were heard on
all sides. Regiments passing into the
city are received by the populace with
shouts of "viva La Ligne;" Viva le
l,epublique." The National Guard re.
vcrsed arms as the regular troops passed
as sign of amity. The troops are sing
ing, 'Mourir Pour In Pa,ric" A scene
Of indescribable excitement prevails.
l:30 p. m.-The city now presents ono
Of the most imposing popular display.
ever witnessed. Hundreds of thousands
of armed citizens are marching to the
Corps Lcgislatif, and surrounding the
building. The ircnzied hurrahs of the
countless masses filling every avenue
| leading to the Hall, are heard. Nc
symptoms, Of disorder yet, only mani.
nous expressions Of popular will. Be
fore the residence Of Gen. Trochu is Q
compact mass of people, awaiting the re
turn Of the Governor. Around the Tuil
leries is a strong military force guarding
it against any possible display of indigna.
ton. Hundreds OF thousands of citizen.
are stin passing towards the Corps Leg
islatif and the Palace de Ia Concorde i.
one mass of human beings. Rumors o.
all kinds are in circulation. 1t is i'm
possible to ascertain foundation. One
sentiment seems to be paramount. that oil
resistance to INVASION The Garde Ma.
tionale say order must be preserved
The people cvince little desire to create
trouble. All seem oyerjoyed at the vote
of the Chambers.
LONDON, Sept. 5.--Verdun and Mont.
medy still hold out against the Prussans
| The bombardment of Strausbourg con
tinues vigorously. Much damage has
been inflicted. The Cathedral is par.
tally burned, and the wonderful clock
and chime bells ia the tower are badly
injured. .f,.is.4a
An interview has taken place between
Napoleon aud the King Of Prussia for
the purpose of deciding the residence Of
the Emperor. One Of the German for
tresses will be fixed upon, probably May.