The Portland daily press., 1870-09-07


| PARIS, Sept. 6-The letter 'N'' on the rail-
ings about the palace were torn oft or covered
| with rags and handkerchiefs. A strong force
is posted in front of the new Academy of Mu-
| sic to prevent the mob from iniuring that
building. The provisional government makes
known that it will permit no such excuses :
Victor Hudon and Cornusch have returned to
Paris. The former received an ovation
PROCLAMATION TO THE POLICE.
The piefect of police has issued the following
| proclamation.
| Policemen and Inhabitants of Paris:
Atter being for eighteen years crushed under
cruel blows the traditions interrupted the 18th
bremalre and the q of December are at last re-
| sumed. The deputies of the LETT, after the
withdrawal of their colleagues, by majority
| proclaimed a decree of decheance soon after
and the republic was proclaimed from the Ho-
| tel de Vile. The revolution which has Just
| taken place has been pacific one. 1t was I'M
derstood that no blood should flow except on
the field of battle. 1t has for it's object, as in
1872, the repression of foreign foe It be-
| lieves therefore the inhabitants of Paris, by
their self-possessiOn and the manliness of their
| attitude to continue to show themselves equal
| to the task that they aud the nation have I'M
dertaken. For this reason. invested by the
government with powers that have been so
much abused under previous regimes, I invite
political rights which they have just recon-
quered to the fullest extent possible consistent
with wisdom and moderation, and to show
France and the world that we are indeed
worthy of liberty. Our duty in the circum-
stances in which we have been placed is above
all to remember that the country is in danger
ana france, under the auspices of Republican
liberty prepares to vanquish or die. I am GER
tam my powers will only be used to defend
you from the blows of those who seek to betray
the country.
(Signed) KERArRY.
MORE PRUssIANs IN FRANCE
The Minister of the Interior has received a
despatch, dated Mulhouse, stating that the en-
envy had appeared at several points crossing
the Rhine in that vicinity. The garde national
and other bodies are going to meet them The
enemy also appeared at Neuf Chateau in the
department of Cote d. Or.
THE RETREATING ARMY.
A despatch to La I4iberte from Laon saws
that the troops falling back on Paris are under
the orders of Gen. Vnay and Modnt. The
uhlans have been constantly on the heels of
the army since its retreat began.
THE ENEMY APPROACHING THE CAPITAL
40 Prussians in enormous numbers are hasten
ing to Paris and in four days they will be in
sight of its wall. They seize the countrymen
on their way and force them into their ranks.
NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE SURRENDER OF METZ.
PoNT MoUssoN, Sept. 6-Negotiations re-
lative to capitulation are progress. A deru-
tation of officers has just returned from a flag
Of truce interview with Baza;ne outside of
Metz There is great suffering on tie part of
the French troops, who are in want of food
and medical stores.
M'MAHoN's ARMY
The following dispatch is official
st. Wenhoald, Sept. 5.-McMahon's army
really numbers 10000 men. The transporta-
fon to Germany of prisoners of war, includ-
ing several generals. has commenced
THE ADVANCE OF THE ENEMY
on Paris continues. The Subj ,efect of Null
house telegraphs to Paris that the enemy are at
several points in the peighborhood and that
volunteers are Fastening out to encounter
them.
Prussia.
NAPOLEON EN- ROUTE FOR cAssEL.
COLOGNE, Sept. Sat two o'clock this af-
ternoon the French Emperor passed here
without stopping, the engines having been ex-
changed ontside the city. The train consisted
of ten cars. 1t left Verriers at IL o'clock this
forenoon at AK La Chapelle. At noon onother
long train with the Imperial household pre-
ceded it. The various railway stations were
thronged with crowds of people who were
curious to catch glmpses of the Emperor.
SPAN.
THE CARLIST TROUBLES.
MADRID, Sept. 5.-The Carlists are very
strong in the Basque Provinces. At Caballos
band OF Carlists numbering at least 1000, was
seen a day or two ago. There is great excite
ment here over the news from Paris. Perfect
order is maintained, but there is great anxiety
to learn the details, A band of 600 Carlists
were attacked and beaten yesterday near Ma
varre. Several were captured, among whom
were some priests with arms in their hands.
Another band of 800 or 400 were encountered
in the Province Of Biscay, the insurgents at
tempting to destroy the railroad, but were at
tackled by the government troops and routed.
The Unonists are attacking Gen. Prm unmer-
cifully. They say the only public service for
him now is to resign. 1t is rumored that con-
spiracy has been discovered on the part of the
adberents of the Duke of Montnensier