The union Democrat., 1870-09-17

/ Engineers at Comssignv few miles east OF
| Paris. German Curriasers are still before
Soissons, 25 600 Bayarians are at Conleurs.
/ Proclamation of Cremieux announces ap-
proach of Prussians and calls upon all French
men to rise and oppose them, implores de-
partment outside of Paris to rise against in
yaders and create indestructible ramparts.
invokes memory of ninety-two TO eypel foe
introduced by hateful and incapable Empire.
LcNDoN, Sept. 14.-French and German
feet are now in sight of each other in North
sea. If plan of Prussians are, realized they
must have seven army corps before Paris this
morning. Dreadful railroad accident this
morning. Irish mail train from IIolyhead
thrown from track plunged into Trent river.
thus far bodies Of only four passengers re
covered. Direct mail TO Paris stopped. tele-
graph wires also cut by Prussians at Creil.
Heavy seige guns now going forward to
prussians for use at Paris and Tours. Pope
contemplates retiring to Tyrol. Fenians ac-
tive again.
LONDON. Sept. l4th.-Adyices from Stras-
bourg are that deferse is drawing to a close
and surrender imminent from failure of am
nutrition and provisions.
BrerIx, Sent. l4-Catastrophe at Laon
increasing i'll feeling against French they are
considered bartarous and opposed to all
modern warfare.
TouRs. Sept ll.-Grcat number Of bridges
around Paris blown Up to-day, woods on fire
and houses proposing to offer refuge to eue-
my destroyed. Toul again bombarde1, firing
continued hours, city much damaged but
defence continues. Prussians at request of
Switzerland hare consented to permit nom
combatants to leave Strasbourg.
PARIS. Sept. l4.-Paris journals say thev
have little hopes of mediation. Rumo~ed
Bazaiue arrived in Paris but report not con-
irmed.
BRussELLs. Sept. 14.-Belgium not yet re-
ceived formal notification Of establishment OF
French Republic.
LONDON, l4-Following been received in
Paris Strasbourg OH affairs in deplorable
condition and growing worse. bomhardmeut
from Prussians advance works is incesSant
and frightful. shall hold out to the end,
signed Ulrieh Commander.
LONDON. Sept l4.-French blockading
haet Withdrawn from mouth ofElbe. Schles-
tade been summoned to surrender, Count
Remarch returned absolute refusal.
LONDON, Sept liking proposes storm
ing of Strasbours if possible without too great
loss of life. Third parallel been completed.
it is confirmed Bazane refuses all terms and
it is expected he will be able to cut his way
out.
PARIS, Sept. l4.-Ulrch at Strasbourg at
last extremity but still continues to resist.
Positively asserted that Russia and Austria
will unite against Prussia if she insists on
annexation of French Territory.
BERLIN, Sept. 15.-Provisional government
OF Paris would have been accepted by Prus-
sian Government if exact terms proposed by
Prussia had been assen.ed to- these embrace
cessior of Alsace and L9rrinne and Gisman-
Ting French forts on German frontier. Provis-
ional government refused to listen to any prop
ositions for surrender of French Territory.
PrusSians VIII not negotiate with present
government Mt Paris. Prussia proposes first
to occupy Paris. Regency Senate and Germs
Legislative will then be summoned, who will
be expected to name commissioners 10 treat
on Prussian basis, when this treaty is signed
Napoleon will be released and France left free
to choose her own government.
LoNpoN, Sept. Blockade of Elhe raised.
vessels now rassing freely. Steamers from
England to France and Germany resume SER
vice Immediately. Nail from Paris is stoa-
ped to-day, communication between Paris
and Lvcns destroyed the Prussiars having
cut wires at Monterin. Sixteen miles south
east of Mcian sharp skirmish occurred be-
II.
Firing heard a, Paris Yesterday from drec-
ton Of Nelun. Railway between Paris ard
L7ous stonped. all bridges that can be reach
ed to bo destroyed tonight. Genl. Trochu
says seventy thousand men on ramparts Inav
by preSevcring efforts save Paris. City uu-
approachahle il defenders properly armed.
There are reasons to predict happy results
from peace negotiations now pending.
PARIS, Sent. 15-Frencb troops which recent
ly crossed Rhine into Baden territory, will
probably remain and operate upon German
soil. 1t is reported large siege guns of Prus-
SLAMS are deeply imbeded in mud, at canal de
Ia lanterne Aurhine, Germans were tran
sporting guns by tAiS canal when French let
water cut.
LONDON, Sept l5-Special dispatch dated
St. Devils 18th says Prussians to the number
of 400 600 approaching Paris in force Lo-
gaia Spanish Minister recalled from Paris
having exceeded Instructions.
BovALLoN, Sept. l5.-l0a A. NJ. Part Ba-
zaines army cnt through Prussians at Metz
and are now marching TO Paris, Canrobert in
command.
PARIS, Sept. 15.-Prussaus are advancing
in immense force. Tomorrow the CAPITAL
will he completely isolated. all railways ex-
ceating toward the vest are cut off. There
ore now over 10000 pounds guupowder in
Par;s-l1 Bridges over Seine been DESTROYED
Gates of Paris 10 be closed tomorrow. All
classes resolved to fight to their death.
PARIS, Sept. l5th.--Lord Lyon. English
Minister. warns English residents Of Paris to
leave now while they may. Gen. Cluzen ad-
viSes people to refuse mediation, and fisht to
death or victory, there must be no o.ber is
sue.
LoNpav, Sept. I5.-In diplomatic circles
firm belief prevails that Orleans family will
he restored to throne of France. Six hun
drea women and children left Strasaourg on
the llth. 1t is said tha, Garibaldi will soon
assume command Of the Italian Legion at Ly-
ons to fight the Germans.
AT IIoNE.-A hog is not usu ally much at