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THE SITUATION IN FRANCE.
TELEGRAM TO THE new YORK HERALD,

The Seat Of Government to Go Further
SOuth-Drendful Railway Accident Near
TOurs-The Paris Municipal Election.
TOURS, Sept. 20, 1870.
AS 1t is possible for the Prussians to send force
here, orders have been issued to remove further
south the enormous quantity Of stores and army
munitions which has been collected here.
Letters received in this city from Nice say that
contrary to reports spread abroad by the Prussians
in their dispatches to the newspapers, Nice and
Mention perfectly Tranquil is all OF the Depart.
ment Of Apes Maritimes. strangers are commenc.
ing to arrive at the various watering places in the
department, and the bids fair to be as plea
SAINT and quiet as usual
dreadful railroad casualty occurred near here
early this morning Two trains collided. Eleven
persons were killed outright, one OF whom was NJ.
Duval. one OF the editors Of the Paris Journal des
Debats Besides these twenty-five were seriously
injured.
All teegraphic communication with Paris ceased
yesterday.
The journals here express appreciation that Tours
may be attacked, IN which case they say the govern
ment will remove to Bordeaux.
The wife Of Marshal Bazaine is in Tours. She
received a letter from her husband few days ago.
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THE SURRENDER OF SEDAN.

Articles or the Treaty Of Cnpitulntion.
A correspondent OF the SOtr or Brussels, writing
from Namur on the 9th OF September, says
A fortunate chance has given me a sight OF tine
capitulation Of Sedan signed Dy Moltke and Wimpf-
fen.
ARTICLE declares that, seeing the little re-
sistance that can be offered by the town OF Sedan,
the whole French army Is considered prisoners OF
war without conditions.
ART. says that I'm virtue Of the valiant behavior
OF the troops, al exception shall be made in favor
OF officers and superior employees who shall
take an oath not to bear arms for year against
Germany PRUSSIA not specfed), nor to take part In
any proceeding OF nature to injure Its interests.
Under these circumstances the officers will be
allowed TO retain their arms and effects.
ART. says-Everything belonging to the army,
the eagles, bands, drums and all the munitions ex-
cepting only the clothing by the soldiers at the
moment OF the capitulatiOn, 10 be consigned TO
the stairs or the armies commanded by King Will
liam; and
ART. A. It Is understood that every soldier or man.
alarms existing In the extent OF territory occupied
by the victorious army Is at the discretion OF the
conquerOr
There Is also fifth article summing up the above,
SO as To avoid any sophlsticai interpretation.
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he IL removed from 1t. When government has, by
II 10 deposed. That Is what France has Just
done. In the first place, by abclishlng the
dynasty which II responsible for our mslortunes she
has IN the face the world performed grand act
Of Justice. She has executed the Judgment rendered
by every ones conscience and has ~ the same time
provided for her own safety. For that the nation
needed but It's own initiative, and must henceforth
count npon two things ony-its resolution, which IL
myincibe. and your herOsm, which In unequaed
and astonishes every one IN the midst OF unmerted
reverses.
Soldiers while accepting power, at the formi-
daole Crisis We are at present passing through, we
nave not thought OF any work OF party. We are not
pnsed with holding power but preparing TO conDat.
we are not the government or party, but OF tne M
national defence. We have but one aim, one de.
slre-the safety OF our native land, by the army anu
the nation, grouped round the glorious symbol
which forced Europe 10 rec0il eighty years ago.
NOW, as then, the name OF republic sgnines-the
close union OF the army and the people for the de-
fence OF the native soill
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REPORTS FROM BERLIN.
TELEGRAM 10 TINE NEW YORK HERALD.

The French Blockade Of Observation-Disclosures
to the Great Powers Regarding Navisa-
tioD-Lntest Statistics About the Capitula-
tiOn at Scdan-Dclny In Sending tho Siege
Gums 10 Paris-The Future Organization Of
Germany.
BERLIN, Sept. co. 1870.
The mercnants OF Dantzic have protested against
the French blockade Of that port, no men-of.w
being near there to enforce It,
The North German government has ofnclally nOtl-
fed the great Powers that, though the blockade has
been raised, the navigation of the Baltic and North
Seas and the approaches to the German ports are
dangerous on account OF the removal of the usual
lights and buCys.
The final Oficial figures Of the capitulation OF
Sedan are 80 generals 230 star officers, 2,O95 line
officers tbesides 500 o1icers OF various grades dis
+. charged on parole), s4,433 privates surrendered
and were transported into Germany. Twenty-eght
thousand were made prisoners during the battle,
1000 escaped into Belgium, 10000 were killed and
wounded. Total, $4,000.
Mitchell, OF the CoRstttutionne,, and Paul de Cas-
sagnac are at Bresau.
The cattle plague Is still spreading with alarming
rapldity. Cases are reported at Rheims and Nancy.
Communications are uninterrupted by rail from
Homburg IN Paatinate, TO Nancy. The branch
road building around Metz connecting Saarbrnck,
Pont-a Mousson and Nancy, is nearly finished The
heavy siege guns needed at Paris cannot be carried
forward until Toul is reduced. There Is strong op-
position among the German liberals to restoring the
Bonaparte dynasty The tone at headquarters Is
Indicated by letter from General Forsyth received
on the l7th, saying that il is hard to tell what crowd
Prussia can treat with after reaching Paris. Not
with the republic, for that is q private Partisan
arrangement. Generals Forsyth and Sheridan con-
tinue to receive assduous attention from Bismarck.
Minister Debruck has left the Kings headquarters
for Munich, where the future organization OF Ger
many will be further discussed. The question is
whether the South German States shall simply pro-
claim adhesion to the North German Confederation
under the existing constitution or whether Con-
stituent Assembly shall be called ana new consti-
tuition adopted for both North ana South. Bismarck
prefers the former.
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LONDON REPORTS.
TELEGRAM TO THE new sonx HERALD.

SunerinGs at the Seat Of War-The Polish
Legion not Wanted-Steinmet& Relieved
Mail Service from Paris stopped-Frcnch
Prisoners Employed ON the Public Works.
LONDON, Sept 20, 1870.
Coionels Seymour and Carleton, OF the British
army, who are with the armies now operating in
France attest the horrible suffering at the seat OF
war. The soldiers and peasantry perishing from
starvation. Women are violated, the dead outraged
and the prisoners famished.
In order to avoid complications with other
Powers, the French government has declined the
services OF the Polish Legion, which was recently
rendered.
The bearer OF dispatches from Earl Granville to
Lord Lyons was obliged to travel from Rouen In q
post chaise. The mall service from Paris In all
directions s stopped and the railroads are cut and
destroyed
General Won Steinmetz was relieved Of his com.
nnand as to leave Prince Frederick Charles the
sole creotof reducing Metz. The General mas been
appointed Governor Of Posen and Sllesla.
Rumors, which are to be received with caution,
circulate here OF local uprisngs In France against
the Prussans
The London morning and evening journals OF to-
day have no news whatever from Paris
The Prussians have distributed large armed
police force throughout Alsace and Lorraine.
sent that the outbreaks which recently occurred
there have been entirely quelled.
Prussia, citing the precedent OF the first Napoleon
employs the prisoners she captures on the public
works.
Several more newspaper establishments have been
removed from Paris TO Tours.
The Stockholm Gazette denies that the French
have purchased American rides IN Sweden.
Colonel Frank Moore, or the American Legation
at Paris arrived In London tos morning the bearer
OF important dispatches TO the American Legation
here. He returns to Paris this evening. The des-
patches brought by Colonel Moore are sald 10 have
connection with the peace question.
despatch from Berlin says all the reserves have
reached their regiments. The corps gone to storm
Toul Is under the Duke Of Mecklenburg
General Clnseret Is pacarding the walls OF Paris
with lnnamatory addresses against the government
Resolutions were passed by the government OF
Lyons that In case OF surrender by Paris her right
to capitulate shall not be recognized by that city
n-y0ns and that the people Will defend the country
20 the last man.
Paris papers compute the personal income OF Ma
poleon at 200 100000 francs.
The submarine cable between Prussia and Sweden
has been cut by the French.
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RUSSIA CONCENTRATING GERMANs
TELEGRAM 10 THE NEW YORK HERALD.
Compliment from the Cznr TO the Prussian
Crown and Armies.

Compliment from the Cznr TO the Prussian
Crown and Armies.
LONDON Sept 20, 1870.
Dispatches from Berlin announce that on the
evening OF the 18th inst. special courier coming
direct from St. Petersburg handed to her Majesty
Queen Augusta an autograph letter from his Impe
rial Majesty the Car Alexander of Russia, In which
the Emperor congratulates the royal family Of
Prussia, In the warmest terms, on the great vic
tories which have been obtained by the German
arms In the field.
Me Gear also extols the commanding ability and
sOldierlike qualities which have been displayed by
the Crown Prince Of Prussia and every other male
member Of the royal family ever since the very first
opening OF the war.
This tribute from Russia is very agreeable to the
Prussian Court, afording 1t does, evidence of the
frendshlp-Of blood and family as well as execu-
tive-which the Car holds towards the Crown In
Berlin.
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OPERATIONS ON THE RHINE.
TrlzsaAms TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

Progress Of the Siege Of StrasbOur8-tsc,seral
UIrich BaG1y W0unted-Tbe People Vote 10
Continue the Defence.
LONDON, Sept 20 1870
Advlces have been received from Strasbourg up to
yesterday Monday. The cannon of the garrison
was nearly quiet
General Ulrich, the commander, had been badly
wounded. His office headquarters had been re-
moved to the cellar Of the Prefecture OF the Police
vote had been taken by the people OF the city on
the subject OF surrendering. IL was decided by q
large majority to continue the defence to the last
despatch from Berlin says that General Uhrich,
being BOnopartst, has greatly relaxed his zeal
since the republic has been proclaimed.
Bslfort Evacunfed-The Prussiaus In Retreat.
TOURS, Sept co. 1870
The following news has just been made, public by
the Ministry
The sub-Prefect telegraphs that the enemy has
evacuated Belfort going to Bartheheim and EMS
heim.
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TIE IMPERIAL CAPTIVE.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW york HERALD.
Pietrrs vindica,ion of Napoleon.

F1cIrPs VIHuICHUOH O7 NupOEcOn.
LONDON, Sept. 20, 1870
Ex.Prefect OF Police Pietr, who Is visiting the EN-.
peror at wnhelmshohe writes to the newspapers
here to 'sence the ISLANDERS against the Emperor"
He says it Is untrue that tO conceal court extrava-
gance he reinforced the civil list from the war ap
propriation-a thing impossible in Fren Oh finance"
IT is untrue that he has ten millions safely invested
at Amsterdam 1t Is untrue that he 'bOrrowed two
thousand thalers at Sedan' He adds that his mas
ter's mislortunes should protect him from such out
RACES.
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THE FRENCH REGENCY.
TELEGRAM TO the NEW YORK HERALD.

Reported Revocation of the Decree of Conn
mission.
LONDON Sept. 20, 1870.
Letters which have been received here from
Cassel state that Napoleon Bonaparte has, from his
place Of confinement, formally revoked the decree
which he promulgated in Paris before he left the
city for the 'front.' in which he confdes the regency
government OF France to the Empress
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THE REPUBLIC TO THE FRENCH
ARMY.
Close uu;ou f~r n.tcvca

Close Union for Defence.
The government OF the French republic addressed
the following proclamation TO the army on the 9th Of
September
PARIS. Sept. 8, 1870.
When general has compromised his command
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rines. They have also cut the telegraph wires and
inflicted other damage near Epernay.
There are no mgns Of the capitalization Of Metz.
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THE WAR.
SEVERE FIGHTING AROUND PARIS.
Engagements Near Voissons, Join.
Vile and at Fort Mont
Valerein.
A Series Of French Successes
Reported
The People of StraSbOurg Vote to Defend
the City to the Last.
Hopes OF Peace from Jules
Eavrc's Mission.
Prussia Ready to Recognize a
Stable Government.
Congratulations to Germany from
the Gear Of Russia.
REVIEW Of THE SITUATION IN PRUSSIA.
Probable Movement Further South Of the
French Seat Of Government.
REVIEW OF THE SITUATION IN PRUSSIA.
Probable Movement Further South of the
French Seat Of Government.
Defence of Napoleon by Ex-P -Prefect
of Police Pietri.
TEE MILITARY OPERATIONS.
TElEGRAMS TO THE new YORK HERALD.

Severe Fighfing Around Paris-Engagemcnts
at VISIONS, Fort VaIerien and Joinvillc-The
Prussinns Repulscd with Rcuvy LOSS
Barricades Erecting in Professionalism
Headquarters mt VersniIles-The Army of
Lyons Organizing Rapidly.
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THE QUESTION OF PEACE.
rrlEsaAm TO THE new YORK HERALD.

jules Favre's MissfOns-H0pes Of Favorable
RssnIt-Prussia Willing to Treat with n
Stable Government-Departureo OF M Theirs
from Tours-History of the Late Diplomatic
MOvement-POsitiOn Of Russia-Prussian
Disgsst with England
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-07-09

LOOK OUT FOR HIM.-All Ma
SONS are warned to be on the look.
out for an individual claiming to
be Mason, now living in Calvert,
Texas, named Isaac J. Hillman.
Said Hillman is a dangerous
character, and has been imposing
upon the confidence of the craft,
both in this State and Missouri.
He is about 5 feet s inches high,
black hair, eyes, whiskers and
eyebrows, dark, clear complexion;
is very plausible in general man,
ners, and rather inclined to be very
ultimate on short acquaintance;
originally from Nashville, Tenn,
and Westport, Mo.
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Shea'iR'S Sale.

liz L F. DtluSOu LII dAlSu
VS.. Court OF Dos
w. Fl. Wilson, sier, No ia.
Dy virtue of a writ of fieri facias to
> me directed from the Honorable
the Parish Court of Bossier Parish,
La, l have seized and will sell at pub
lie auction to the last and highest bid
der, at the Court house door, in the
town of Bellevue, La, within the
legal hours of sale, on Saturday the
9th day of August, 1870, the follow
ing described property, to-wit:
The undivided half interest in the
north half of south east quarter and the
south east quarter of the north east
quarter of section 10, and the west half
of north west quarter and the north
west quarter of south west quarter of
section IL, all in township 10, range
10, North w est Louisiana.
Seized as the property of the defen-
dant, w. Fl. Wilson, and to be sold to
pay and satisfy said writ.
Terms of Sale-Cash, with benefit
of appfaisement.
E. K. RUSS, Sheriff.
Bellevue, La, July I'd. 1870.
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Executor" Of f. A. A AOney da Parish 81
Edwards & Afford, ct ais. } Bossier.
Dy virtue of writ of fieri facias
Id to me directed from the Hon
orablo the Parish Court in and for
Bossier parish, La, in the above en-
titled suit, have seized and will pro-
coed to sell at public auction to the
last and highest bidder, before the
Court house door, in the town of Belle
vue, La, within the legal hours of sale,
on Saturday the 9th day of August,
1870, the following described property,
to-wit:
That portion Of Lot No. 6, in the
plan of the town of Bellevue, compris-
ed of the following metes and bounda-
ries commencing at the center corner
of said Lot No. six and running north
twenty-three feet fronting the paral-
telegram on the wost, and running back
between parallel lines, two hundred
and eight feet and eight and one-half
inches, together with all the improve.
ments thereon and appertinanees there
to belolging.
Seized as the property of the defend
ant, j. A. Edwards, and to be sold to
pay and satisfy said writ.
Terms of Sale-Cash, with benefit
of appraisement. Act of sale with reve-
nue. stamps at the expense of purehas-
er.
E. K. RUSS. Sheriff.
Bellevue, La. July I'd, 1870.
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An irreverent Athens cores
pondent, speaking of the new rail
road from that city to the Pir8us
says: ''Think of Socrates solilo-
quizing over a steam engine, Dio-
genes with his tub, dead heading
it to the Piraus, or haggling
abouta seven cent ticket; or Eu.
ripides working up a railroad
catastrophe into one of his polish
ed tragedy; of the courtly Keno
phon taking Typographical notes
for his .Anabasis' from the wiz
dow of a sleeping car; or of Alcib-
AIDES lolling in the smoking Car
and playing game of high-low
jack for the cigars"
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II. W.. Paul,
BOOT AND SHOEMAKER,
MTNDEN, La.

Ii friends and customers of Bos- IL
sier parish, that he keeps constantly n
on hand large and well-assorted stock of
French Ca!f-Skims Moroccos, ETC.,
&c, and is prepared to make Boots and
Shoes of the best quality and most approved
style.
Having had many years experience IN
shoe making, he hatters himself that he can
turn out as neat a job as any shop in or out
of New Orleans. He promises to give salts
faction. Voho
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SgT0yed.

49, From the undersigned 49,
~ <about the 18th of May, ~ y
A1Z.. one BAY HORSE, six or .S1Z2~
seven years old, blaze in the face, branded
on the left hip andshoulder with r. w; and
saddle and harness marks; the saddle marks
were made by moss blanket.
Also one mustang MULE, mouse colored.
When l last saw him. he had bell on, and
a short piece of rope around the neck.
Any Information leading to the recovery
of said animals will be literally rewarded
by the undersigned.
June 25, If. j. L. BIGGS.
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StrNg Sale.

TAstraved before the undersigned, on the
T. 9th day of June, 1870, by Elias Skan-
nal and will be sold at Bellevue, La, for
cash, to the highest bidder, on Saturday the
lst day of October, 1870, mouse colored
MARE MULE, about four years old, brand.
ed on the left shoulder with the letter o., and
on left hin with letter Y, about IL hands
high. Appraised at $40.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges, etc.
jill. LOTION, Stray Master.
July 9, 1870.
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Girls would do we'll when they
are married to. burn up all their
old love letters. A gentleman
found a letter addressed to his
wife by some former admirer after
ne had been married to her two
years, and was so provoked at the
tone of the letter that he imme-
diately applied for divorce.
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Removal.

ETHhe subscriber has removed his stock of
Il Staple and Plantation Dry Goods,
Hardware, Groceries, Sc. from No. 81 Texas
street to No on the Levee.
Thankful for past favors, he sOiicits con
tinuance of the Rame from his former custO-
mers and the public generally.
r. II. REYNOLDS,
ySnI7 No Leyee Street
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fl BARGAIN

7 5 offered any one desiring to go into
I the livery business. Having more
than can attend to. | wish to dispose
of nv BRICK LIVERY STABLE,
situate on Texas street, Shreveport,
The stable is commodiously fitted up
and is convenient to the travelling pub
lie. Terms easy.
JOHN CALDWELL.
n12tf
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SErNH Horse.

Was taken by the undersigned at DIR. j.
w C. Calhoun's plantation, five miles
above Shrevep on the Arkansas road, on
Red River, on the 26th day of june, BAY
PONY, 8 years old, - hands high without
mark or brand. Is gentle and PAGES. The
owner can get the above described pouy By
proving property and paying charges
JAS A. CALHOUN.
July 9, 1870.
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Having closed my connection with the
II Grocery business, desire to settle up
my outstanding business. Those who are
owing me will please come forward and pay
up their indebtedness Immediately, other
wise they will find their accounts in the
hands of an officer.
JOHN G. HEAD.
Bellevue, La, April 9, 1870.
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In California the wages of Chi
namen are IS cents, or 81 day if
they find themselves; $18 to $25
per month if they are found.
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Commercial Intelligence.
South WESTERN OFFICE,
Shreveport, July 6, 1870.

oOG III w ESIERN OIt1CE, I
Shreveport, July 6, 1870. :
The market here is so unsettled
and sales so few, we deem it USE
less to insert quotations. The
last sales noticed was lot of good
ordinary at 153 cents, currency.
Gold, too continues to decline,
and the opinion prevalent a few
months back that currency will
soon get to par is again gaining
ground, though now, as then, we
beg permission to doubt it.
COTTON STATEMENT.
Stock on hand Sept. !, 1869. bales. Sc
Received yesterday 81
Received previously. LOG, 2I3-106, PAS
1O6, 1902
Shipped yesterday --.... 273
Shipped previously 103, 945-I03, SI8
Stock on hand. 2,483
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Minnesota has $4,000 less sheep
than it had two years ago. The
winters are too long to make wool
growing profitable there.
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Conscience in most men is but
the anticipation of the opinion OF
others,
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The society for the prevention
of gambling in New York lives by
taking fees from merchants to
watch their clerks.
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A family of nine brothers and
sisters in Maine have never been
invaded by death. The youngest
issixty-nineand the oldest seventy-
nine.
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ron REPREsENrArTyE.

w H SCANLAND is a candidate for
member of the House of Representatives of
the State from Bossier parish.