Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-09-14

MIstIOh NJ. DOWefs, hNpe-
he viii carry home conviction favorable to
peace. To DO so he must sacrifice many preju-
Cices and obsolete ideas. He will then set
France great example; and make his own in
fuence more powerful than ever.
Very great excitement prevails at Paris and
other continental capitals regarding American
mediation.
N. THEIRS "KNowS NO REPUBLIC"
LONDON, Sept. 13.-ISpecial to the Herald. /
M. Theirs arrived in England to-day. He looks
carewOrn and i'll, aud shows disinclination to
conversation. A few words were interchanged
with an old acquaintance at Dover who inquired
whether he came as the accredited envoy Of the
French republic. He intimated that he knew
no republic. only the government for the defense
of Paris. There is good authority for believing
that definite propositions for peace will be offered
in behalf OF the provisional government, aud
that NJ. Theirs is authorized to lay them before
the British government, whose Intervention is
solicited. The terEs are as follows Payment
TO Prussia OF the war expenses; destruction OF
all forts In Asace and Lorraine, and temporary
occupation of Metz and Strasburg by German
troops until the election of an authorized gov
ernment for France and the ratification OF a
treaty by the proper authorities.
A PROPOSITION By LOUIS BLANC.
Rerilie. i'm which he proposes that Prussia shall
leave the people of Alsace and Lorraine to vote
whether they will attach themselves to France
or Germany.
PROPOSED NEW REPUBLIC.
PARIS, Sept. l3.-lSpecal to the New York
Times. AN idea has been started in Berlin of
converting Alsace and Lorraine into an inde-
pendent republic; G Gp' It is regarded with favor in
both belhgerents can agree.
PARIS DEFENCES.
LONDON, Sept. 13.-The Tribune special at Pa
ris, on Tuesday, writes:-The ramparts are di-
vided into nine sections, each under a separate
commander. The guns there and in the forts
are manned by sailors from Cherburg and Tou-
Ion. The national guards are camped on the
Glaeis. The forts are garrisoned by the national
IL .tlA .lo H.
military dispIine. A line OF troops is stationed
between the exterior forts and the ramparts
supported by volunteers and provincial mobiles
There is but little confidence among the offic
that the city can resist. The government is
daily more anxious for peace.
FRENCH MILITARY ARDOR.
NEW YORK, Sept. l3-(Special to the New
YORK Herald There is great movement in
lures and the final concentration of troops, on
the near approach of the Prussians, seems to
have aroused the military ardor OF the people.
The streets are filled with thousands of soldiers
marching and counter marching from point to
peinf: Rochefort has been appointed com
mander OF barricades.
PARIS ITEMS
PARIS, Sept. l3.-The staff OF the Minister of
the Interior has reached Tours A pass, eoun-
tersigned by a member OF the ministry, is now
REQUISITE Tor any person leaving or entering
Paris. A position has just been discovered al
SeVIes, commanding the Seine and portion of
Paris. and Ii is now being rapidly fortified.
Nansouty's cavalry escaped miraculOusly from
Sedan, and have arrived in Paris. Portugal has
residing in the suburbs OF Paris are ADVISED to
remain in their houses and raise their national
nag for protection: Russia is more decided than
ever In opposing the dismembermeut of France.
ana Will propose congress to settle terms OF
peace. A letter from DIR. Marion Sims, who Is
doing hospital service with the French army,
states That American ambuances have been
more useful than Others Communication be-
tween Brussels and Paris is still maintained by
way OF D0nai and Cuierrain. The chances of a
successful defense of Paris are thought to in
crease hourly.
AFFAIRS AT TOURS.
TOURS, Sept 13-The arrangements MAKING
here to receive the diplomatic body have beef,
discontinued, as the minister Of foreign affairs
atives Of foreign governments will also stay
there some days longer. The people are much
impressed In favor Of the American govern
ment, and anxiously await the arrival of Minis
ter Washburne, that they may testify their
public.
THE STRAsBURG SITUATION.
A correspondent before Strasburg writes on
the sth: In the sorties on Thursday and Friday
she re- French report the German loss to he from
5000 to 1O,o00 men. The actual French loss was
night will not exceed $50. Efforts to divert the
river Ill, which fills the moat, have resulted in
complete success. New mortars have been
dred pounds weight. The fire on the face OF the
citadel is exceedingly effective A breach has
aready been made In the walls, and the assault
VIII be ready q week hence. Capitulation ia
expected before the final attempt.
SPANISH VOLUNTEERS.
MARsKILLKs, Sept. Islands OF Spanish
volunteers In the French service are marchinu
through the city carrying French and SpsuisS
flags.
DEMONSTRATION AT MARsEuLRs
An imposing demonstration was made in Mar
selies yesterday In honor OF the United States
Twenty thousand people assembled in front of
.i the Amerlcan consulate, and the city authori-
ues; t0rough NJ. EsquirOs, presented an address
10 hilton NJ. Price, Consul OF the United States
speeches were made, bands played the national
c1nwd crs oI hmesdca anu France and the immense
ana government OF the United States.
OCCUPATION OF THE PAPAL STATES
FLORENCE, Sept. 13.-The Pope has Ordered
cessation of all resistance to the occupation OF
the PaPal States by the Italian troops
THE PONTIFICAL ZOUAyES.
PARIS, Sept IA large steamer left Mar
seiiles for Ciyita Vecchia to bring back the Pom.
tincai Zouayes and other French soldiers In the
Papal service.
THE BALTIC FLEET.
LONDON, Sept. l3.-The New York Tribu.,
correspondent at Hamburg the Ilth writes thai
there arc many indications that the French
shortly intend to rsise the blockade both in the
that republic had been proclaimed and hinseif
appointed naval minister he assembled the ON
GERS OF the squadron on the flagship and con-
suited them as to the expediency OF recognizfno
the republic. Nearly all were willing. and
Fourichou started for Cherbourg. The Greater
part OF the Baltic feet Is concentrated af Kiooa
bay, and the remainder is anchored OF Mosn
island, both In Danish waters, notWithstandinr
the prohibition OF the Danish King. The
heaviest chips will be ordered soon to return ~
e rance; at Inc blockade Is continually evaded. l
as the ships are unfit for such service.
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. SUICIDE PROM DEsPoNDKNcY.-Frederic
schubert, young Prussian Of fine abiIities
seed q years, committed suicide i'm ST. Ion;s
Isst saturday, In consequence of disappoint-
ment In not obtaining employment. He Vas
natve OF Berlin, but lately arrived in St. I.ouis
from Baltimore, where he had been emploved
rs clerk. His father was formerly an officer in
the Prussian army. ="
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0Women in Wausarah county, Wis, are
hunting prairie chickens for psstime. l
:, = Eleven female clerks are employed in the |
Boston post Office.
~ A gentleman Of means lately eloped with /
Mystic, Conn.,, factory girl. in her working dress
~ -Slsg-or cinder ss it Is called in this coun-
try-has in Europe been recently found to be Of Il
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