The New York herald., 1870-08-10

services, their material and their experience at the
disposal of the authorities for the defence of Paris.
The officials and engineers at once took possession
OF the workshops offered by the contractors.
Last night posters were distributed over the city,
inviting citizens between the ages Of thirty and
forty to present themselves within three days at the
Mayoralty houses for enrolment in the National
Guard. As soon as the enrolment is completed the
| distribution Of arms win commence
The Minister Of the Interior has issued procla.
nation announcing that according to the terms Of
the Article Of Law Of the 9th of August, ls4e, on
declaration OF state OF siege the military auhor
ties have right to interdict all publications Of
nature to excite or keep up disorders.
As such a proposition as that made by
the Ssecle to institute Committee OF
Defence tends to anarchy and compromises unity
of action, creating useless agitation, on advice Of
the Council Of Ministers, it is decided that the MILL
tary authorities shall apply prescriptve measures
to any journal renewing such propositions.
The 0Dfcal Journal after describing the resources
and the patriotic spirit Of the nation, which has al
ways been an obstacle to Prussfan ambition asks
what other Power would like to see Prussia making
the North and Baltic seas Prussian lakes invading
smaller States and acquiring dangerous prepon-
derance. Favorable signs are already ap-
parent England, satisfied with the categoric
assurances Of France hastens to secure the
northwestern frontiers of France by causing Belgian
neutrality TO be respected. In Sweden, Norway
and Denmark the pupuar feeling is with France
and the Emperor of Russia gives proofs Of the best
understanding with France. Austria ana Italy are
arming and Will cause embarrassment to Prussia,
French diplomacy is not more idle than French
arms will be, and France Will prove that she has
not degenerated in 1870.
Republican and democratic journals advise the
immediate meeting of the Corps Legislatif, and the
arming Of the people. They all censure strongly
the disorders which have taken place in the streets
and counsel caImness and moderation.
The deputies to the Corps now in Paris met yes
terday afternoon and called upon the Empress.
There is great activity In the enrolling Of volun.
teers in all parts Of the city, Thrtythree thousand
workmen are strengthening the Notifications, as
sisted by 20, 900 sailors from the fleet.
The Gaulots says the false news Of victory was
disseminated in Strasbourg last week at the same
hour it was sent out here. There was precon-
certed attempt to deceive the nation.
The citizens, defiant Of martial law, continue to
assemble in the streets and discuss the war.
The proclamation Of martial law was rather
precautionary than an imperative measure and
its rigorous enforcement is not contemplated.
Parliamentary Vote Against Ollivier-A Min
isterial Crisis.
PARIS, August 9--Evenng.
The Corps Legislatf met to-day.
An order Of the day directed against the Ministry
was proposed by Deputy Clement Duvernols and
was adopted by large majority.
M. olivier asked for the suspension Of the sitting
for few minutes.