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eral of the same name. 1t is said Napoleon insisted
upon the surrender against the protest of younger
officers. as he was shocked by the fearful slaughter
of Wednesday and Thursday. 1t is believed the
residence of the Elector of Hesse Cassel will be as
signed to Napoleon. The Prince Imperial reached
Belgium on Wednesday, and is at Chimay, in
Hainault. He is to proceed to Paris if no revolu-
tion breaks out. Nothing is received in London
from Paris, and nothing is known there TAT Paris]
publicly of Napoleon's surrender. 1t is stated
that the King of Prussia is willing to abandon his
indemnity claims, provided he secures Alsace and
Lorraine. 1t is understood Austria and Russia op-
pose, while England favors this. A Republican
outbreak in France is feared. 1t is estimated that
from IL, 900 to 20, 1000 French and Prussian stray
glers have taken refuge in Belgium.
Berlin and Brussels are greatly excited.
London Dispatch from Sedan-The Bat
ties and ~Surrender-A Graphic
Account.
LONDON, Sept. ga dispatch from Sedan via
Bouillon. September I'd, midnight, says: The
die is cast. so far as McMahon's fine army and
fortunes of the Empire are concerned. All is over
with France. l have already telegraphed briefly
the facts of the battles of Tuesday and Wednes-
day. Each days fight was terrible. The results
at the close of each day were favorable to the
Prussians.
Thursday, at daylight. showed the French rein
forced. occupying a strong elevated position, from
Bazielles extending down the railroad to Douzey,
and thence to Marcy. for the line of the Meuse on
the railroad. At five O'Clock the Prussians recon-
menced the battle, making simultaneous attacks
on the FRENCH front and lett Hank. The lighting
was at first conGned to artillery, both armies firing
necessarily. the French evidently having the weaker
force of guns than the Prussians. At noon a fierce
attack was made by the Prussian infantry at
DouZey, with the object of breaking the French
centre but after tremendous fighting. the Prus-
slams fell back. A pause seemed to take place, at
one O'Clock. firing being less incessant; but this
was only the prelude of a yet fierce assault. At
two O'Clock a simultaneous movement was made
along the whole Prussian line. the infantry charg-
ing the French guns. three O'Clock the French
line, which had previously stood firm. wavered.
and Immediately afterwards broke. The battle
then became a rout. Mcmahon is reported as
seriously wounded, during this last attack.
The roads now present a terrible aspect. The
French left everything, flying in every direction,
and throwing away their arms. The Prussians
pressed forward resolutely, bent on cutting off
their retreat toward Belgium. The PrIssians used
the baYonet with terrific effect. Night closed on
the rout and pursuit, leaving the Prussians gather
ing in large numbers around Sedan. The Emperor
remained throughout the battle. At ~half-past
twelve, noon. a messenger was sent to the Emperor
at his headquarters, advising him to fly to Belgium,
but he was too i'll to undertake the Journey. This
forenoon Ion the 2d1 the Prussians are prepared to
! attack Sedan, which is not in a condition to resist.
At twelve o'clock night a party of officers.
! headed by General Wimpfen, left Sedan, bearing
a flag of truce. 1t was received by the Prussian
advance guard and conducted to the Prusisna
headquarters, where the General formally surren-
dered the French army and fortress to King Will
liam. The French party also bore a letter from
the Emperor Napoleon to the King, stating his
desire to surrender himself. not having any COM
mand. The formal capitulation took place at ii
O'Clock. 1t is said the Emperor will be sent under
a strong escort to Madgeburg, but his destination
is a secret. A large number of French escaped
into Belgium.
Enthusiasm at Berlin-BerIin and Lon
don ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of
Citizens.
BERLIN, Sept. 3-The receipt of the news that
the Emperor and Mcmahon had capitulated, occa-
siOns the most prodigious enthusiasm here. Thou
sands of people throng the streets moving in ranks,
with arms linked, singing patriotic songs shouting,
and exhibiting every other sign of enthusiasm.
The surging crowd ssembled before the palace,
when in response to the cheering. the Queen ap-
peared and made a short address. All the schools
are now closed. and the children are given a holt
day. The monument to Frederick the Great is
literally buried in flags. Demonstrations were
made before the residence of Count Won Bismarck,
Baron Moltke. and the Minister of War, Won Roone.
The shops and stores are mostly closed, and the
day is given up to festivities and rejoicings.
LONDON, Sept. "A dispatch from Berlin to-day
says, the rejoicings over the glorious news from
Sedan battle description. 1t was known at eight
O'Clock in the morning. The whole population
appeared on the streets, and rushed to the palace
of the Queen. In a very few minutes the Queen
was out on the balcony. dressed in a plain morning
wrapper, weeping with joy as she received the
deafening cheers of the multitude. Hundreds of
women went down on their knees with streaming
eyes, and thanked God for the apparent approach
OF the close OF tue berrlDle war. PROFESSIONS OF
children formed in all quarters. Many climbed
the statute of Frederick the Great, rowning it
with wreaths and flags. An impromtu procession
of citizens was gotten up, which marched through
the streets with banners and music. 1t is the
general belief that France will abandon further
resistance. All financial circles share in the exul-
tation which is shown by the b~uoyancy of the
markets. The people gladly welcome peace on
the most generous terms consistent with perfect
security against future wars.
The Feeling and News in London.
LONDON, Sept. 3-London is wild with delight
over the Prusslan triumph, and the streets for
hours were filled with excited crowds of English
men, who congratulated each other as if there had
Prussians was never so strongly manifested. The
surrender was published here by the Daily Neoos
in an extra, about haltpast 10, this [September Sd
forenoon, the other papers soon followed. and pla-
cards were posted everywhere in the streets, and
thousands of dispatches were sent in every direc-
ton. The Pail Mall Gazette says: 1.-THE news
will be regarded as the finale of the Emperor, and
his hopes, by a hastily patched up peace to find
the means to transfer the throne to his son. 1t is
the last and greatest delusion of his life of delu-
sions. He may find it easier to begin than to end
a war. Peace is by no means yet certain. There
is no government to make peace. Imperialism is
dead. An Orleans government or a Republic can
hardly begin by a surrender. France has for tie
first time to act. Her eyes are for the first time
is the Emperor's Waterloo. The second Empire is
now overthrown." The Standard deprecates exult-
alton, and expresses heartfelt sympathy with the
fallen sovereign" The Echo says: 1.-The EN-
peror's last act does what is possible to redeem his
fault. The author of the war surrenders himself
to the conqueror, admitting his own defeat, which
may help to avert that of France"
A Republic Proclaimed in France.
The Journal Offciel De La Republic, publishes
the following proclamation " Citizens of Paris
The Republic is proclaimed. A Government has
been appointed by reclamation. 1t is composed
of the citizens emmanuel Arago, Cremieux. Jules
Ferry, Gambetta. GARNER Pages, Biseon, Glaise,
Pallateau, Rochefort, Picard and Jules Simon.
representatives of Paris. General Trochu is en-
trusted with full military powers for the national
defense he has been called to the Presidency of