The Portland daily press., 1870-08-08
France.
THE ENTHUsIASM IN PARIS

PARIS, AUG 6, EVENING. The enthusiasm
of the people here over the favorable reports
from the frontier is indescribable. Immense
crowds fill the streets around the bourse, all
singing patriotic songs. The cafes are filled to
overlooking. Placards are posted at the bOurse,
giving the particulars of the last two days
fighting. The official reports are awaited with
feverish anxiety. None have yet appeared,
and as the government will permit no other to
be telegraphed abroad, the bulletin reports
cannot be used.
PROCLAMATION BY THE MINISTER'S.
The Council of Ministers has addressed, over
the signatures of all its members, the follow
ing proclamation to the people of this city.
Inhabitants of Paris :-Your Indignation has
been naturally aroused by odious maueuvers.
The guilty ones have been arrested, and JUS
tice now investigates their cases. The gov
eminent takes the most energetic measure to
prevent such infamy. In the name of our
country, in the name of our heroic army, we
ask you to be calm, patient, orderly. Disorder
In Paris would be victory for Prussia. AS soon
as any certain news reaches here, good or evil,
it shall be communicated Immediately. Let
us be united, having one wish, one sentiment
the triumph of our arms.
THE BUTCHERY OF THE PRUssIANs.
The Gaulois to-day printed adespatch from
Mentz, reporting that regiment of the Royal
Guard of Prussia was cut to pieces at Weisen-
bourg Thursday, and that Prussian General
like heroes, ana the loss of the enemy was
1000 hors das combat.
DISTURBANCES IN PARIS.
The attacks made last night upon the shops
of the money changers, were occasioned by
the imprudent remarks made by some of the
employees who are German. The police pro-
tected the threatened places from damage
At one shop which bore the Arms of Russia,
a p!acard was placed bearing the inscription i,
respect for the Arms of Russia" The shops
menaced last night remain closed to-day.
PARIS IN A BLAZE OF EXCITEMENT.
PARIS, AUG. 1.-THE Presse of to-day says
that at the bourse yesterday, several persons
were arrested. At three o'clock shouts Of A
has la bourse" were uttered by parties exasper-
ated at the dissemination of false news, where
upon an order was given to close the bourse.-
The crowd became furious, and tore up the
ratings of the enclosure. A force was brought
to bear, and the building was evacuated amid
applause from the crowd on the place out
side. A judicial investigation is now going
on.
La Liberte publishes the following: At one
o'clock to-day the bourse was invaded by a
crowd maddened with joy and enthusiasm
Instantaneously the windows in all the streets
near by were hung with flags, on account of
the great victory announced to have been
gained by Marshal Mcmahon. We managed
to get through the crowd to the bureau of the
Commissary of Police, who said that be had
not received any official news. A few mo-
ments after, placard was put up by the adj
ministration, which announced that the corps
of Marshal McManon had occupied strong
position, but made no mention of a battle
Rentes 67f7O.
PROCLAMATION BY THE EMPEROR ANNOUN-
cling HIS DEFEAT.
The Journal Official in its second edition Of
to-day, publishes the following proclamation
Up to this hour we have always given with.
| ont reserve, all certain news which we have
| received, and we continue to do so. Last
night we received the following dispatches:
MENTz. AUG. 6-Mdnig1t-Marshal Nc
Mahon has lost the battle. Gen. Frosard or
| the Saar, has been obliged to retire. His re-
treat was effected IN good order. All can be
re-established.
(Signed,) NAPOLEON.
| MENTz, AUG. z, $50 P. M-My communi-
cations have been interrupted with Marshal
| Mcmahon. am going to place myself in the
centre of the position.
| (Signed) NAPOLEON.
Maj Gen. of Army to the Minister Of the
| the Interior:
After series of engagements, in which the
| enemy brought heavy forces into the field,
| Marshal Mcmahon was forced to fall back from
his first line. The corps OF Gen. Frosard had
| to fight yesterday from o'clock in the after
| ternoop, with the entire force of the enemy
| Having held his position till 6 clock, be wa:
ordered to retreat, which was made in good
| order.
(Signed) LEBoEUF.
| The details of our losses are wanting. The
situation is not compromised, but the enemy is
in our territory, aud strenuous effort is nee
essary. A battle appears imminent. In the
pressure of this grave news, our duty is plain
He appeals to the patriotism and energy of oil
The Chambers have been convened. We arr
placing Paris with all possible haste, in a STATE
of defence. In order to facilitate the execu
ton of military preparations, we declare the
| CAPITOL IN STATE OF sEIGE.
There must be no faintheartedness, no diver
sions. Our resources are immense. Let IL
pursue the struggle without flinching, and tn
country will be saved
PARIS, AUG. 7, 10 P. NJ. By order of tn,
Empress, Regent.
(Signed,) NJ Olivier, Minister of Justice
Duke De Grammont. Minister of Foreign Al
fairs. M Cheranbin de Voldrome, Minister G
the Interior. M. Seyers, Minister of Finance
Gen Vicompt De Jean, Minister of War, a
interim.
The Journal Official contains the followin
dispatches:
Metz, Aug. 6, G S5 p. Mo further new
has been received from Marshal Mcmahon O
the Saar. Gen. Frossard'S corps alone ha
been engaged. The result is still uncertain.
Metz, dug g. IL p M.-rhe corps of &c,
Frossard is in retreat. The details are want
ing.
PARIS, Aug. Z, evening.-The official advice
from Metz, dated Aug. g. state that Marsha
Mcmahon has not bad time to send a report t
his headquarters, and he simply writes that b
isin good position and that he has been joir
ed by another corps d. armee from Metz.
Gen Frossara is reported to be in Paris. Tl
Minister of the Interior will resign. 1t
complained that there is heavy concentrate
of troops OF the enemy on the border side of I'll
: khlne' which the French watch closely.
PARIS, Aug. Z, via Loudon.-Tbe Senate an
l Corps Legislatit have been summoned to me,
Thursday, 11th inst. The dispatch from tt
:, | Emperor announcing Marshal McMahon's d,
feat and separation from The main army cause