Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-09-09
The European War.
End of Napoleon and hi. dynasty
pRUssIANs VICTORIOUS.

PRUSSIANS VICTORIOUS.
1t seems from present indications that
the France-Prussian war is about ended.
The French armies in the field have been
outnumbcred, outecncr,lied and defeated
and the survivors, including generals and
the Emperor himself have surrendered to
King William. The victory OF the Prus-
slams is complete. They have overthrow
tho empire Of Napolcon,t and so weak
ened the power of the French, that they
have nothing farther to fear from them.
As this was merely q war Of defence ON
the part of the Prussians. il is not probable
that they will push their successes any
farther. A new government wilPhave to
DO formed in France, and the other great
powers OF Europe will probably have
something to say about its establishment.
1t looks now as though the contest would
be changed from arms to diplomacy. il
is certain however that the short space oi
Que month has rarely witnessed so great
an ove.turn in the affairs Of nations
Mcmahon was severely wounded in the
last great battle before Sedan, and his ar
my surrendered. Napoleon did the same
saying that he had no command TO sur
render.
King William has sent the following
despatch TO the Queen
What thrilling moment was that of my
meeting with Napoleon. lie was defect
ed but digniticd assigned rs his place
OF immediate stay ut Wilhelm House, near
Cassel. Our meeting took place at n small
cottage home opposite the western glaciS
of Sedan. When summoned to il was
in the saddle inspecting the position before
the place. You must imagine my reccp-
ton among the troops. IL was indescriba'
bic. The exultation was overwhelming
At dusk ended five mile ride. and al
one in the morning returned hilher. May
God aid US further.
(SigncD WILLIAM
In France there was great excitement
ut the announcement of their defeat and
Emperor's Imprisonment. i.
After the Corps Legislatif, in response
to the popular demand. had declared the
Empcror's claim to the throne forfeited, by
n unanimous vote, the widest excitement
prevailed throughout the city Tire IA
RcpubIique" was the universal cry. The
only disordcrly proceedings consisted in
tearing down the imperial arm, and tear
ing from the flags of the national guard
the golden eagles OF France, and from,
tho walls and signs the medals bearing
the imperial cffigy. The soldiers Joined
in these demonstrations throwing into
the Seine MI the busts ard statues Of the
Bonaportcs. After the vote Of forfeiture
the majority of the deputies retired from
the chamber when the liycliest scenes o.
enthusiasm took place around the building
the National Guard lratcrnizing with the
troops and the people. Thousands of The
Guards rushed into Tho hall but were per
suaded to retire By Gambctta who seem:
to have great influence over the people
Crowds outside were singing MARS
Giles" and give Ia RepuLliquc.
The deputies who remained organized
provisional government as will be seer
by the following proclamation.
Repp6hNuc FrancaiSe, NiniStere ci Z In
tcrier:-The forfeiture has been pronounc
cd in the Corps Lcsislatif a republi,
has been proclaimed Mt Hotel dc VIII,
and a government of National defence
composed OF eleven members, all dcputie:
OF Paris. has been constituted and ratified
by popular acclamation. Their name:
are Arago. Emanuel Crcmicux, jules Ia
vre, Jules Ferry, Gambetta, GARNER Pa
ges. tilais Bizoin, Eugene Pclleton. NJ
Picard, Rochclort and Jules Simon
Gen. Trochu will at the same time con
iinue in the exercise OF the powers o
Governor OF Paris and is appointed Min
istcr Of War in place OF Gen. Paliako.
Please placarl Immediately, and if neccs
sary have proclaimed by the public criel
the declaration
For the government Of national defence
Minister of the Interior,
LEON GAMBETTA
Gen. Tro chu was soon after added tC
the number, made President and assign
ed the depart ment OF war so that he i:
now Mt the head of French republic
Louis Jules Trochu is man of 80 wears
His history in brief is lieutenant in 1910
captain in 1913, then staff officer with
Marshal Bugcrud in Algeria, major ii
1916, lieutenant colonel in 1853, genera
OF brigade in 1854, and general OF div.
ision in 1864. In the Crimea he served
rs chief Of the general staff and is credit
ed by kinglake, the historian, rs the mas
ter mind of the French army in that war
In 1866 he was charged with the prepare
ton of plan to reorganize the Froncl
army the Emperor discerning through the
smoke Of Sadowa that q new military era
had set in, and in 1867 issued the result
of his labors in q famous essay that ha:
run through ten editions. He is every,
where regarded the best general France
possesses. His recent appointment to
The command of Paris was hailed Will
great enthusiasm and the utmost conf
dence has been felt in him.
The provisional government took pos
session of office without the slightest dis
order. All the ministers arc acting with
energy. An order tor the immediate form
alton Of colossal armies havebcen issued.