The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-11-05
FRANCE

TOURS, NOV. 4---In9 following OElcial re-
port of the recent riots in Paris, is given to
the public here to-day:
About noon of the 3lst. groups OF
people assembled in the Place de L'Hc-
lei &c Vile. They were much agi.
tated at the false rumOr that the gov
eminent had agreed to an armistlce. Tue
crowd so pressed against the doors OF the
Hotel de VILE, that they were forced opens
and about 2 600 persons endeavored to en-
government hosd sessions. This they were
prevented from doing by the Guard Nc
Diles on guard in the vicinity. About one
O'Clock large numbers OF the National
Guard, who were armed, crowded into the
Place de L'Hote1 de Vile, already filled TO
This time Henri Koch i' esort a arrived ia an
open carriage, and vainiy endeavored to
address the people. The latter. however,
refused to listen to him, shouting con-
stantly "Vive Commune" and "no arnnis
ttce."
General Trochu then came forward and
addressed the crowd. He reviewed what
was being done to render Paris, i'm preg-
nable, and expressed his sOlemnest devO-
tiori to the Republic and to the people.
He was not listened to, the people shout
ing continuously, and demanding this dis-
L1lssRl OF the present Government, and
great tumult ensaed.
sAuvergne, Aid Camp of Gen. Trochu.
was thrown down, and his soldiers with
great dif1culty withdrew him from the
hands of the mob.
Crowds Kept pressing into the Hotel Je
Vile, Favre and ROchefort VainIy trying
In the meanwhile to be heard.
A detachment or uDarmed National
Guards, having banners inscribed with
the words !" Vive le Republlque," and ''NO
denly pistol shot was heard, when many
of the crowd quickly dispersed, spreading
the alarm through the city that the Cow
ernment had fred upon the people. At
last the truth began to be understood. It
was made known that the person who
fired the pistol had been arrested.
The advocates OF the Commune however,
had possession Of the Hotel de Vile, and
they proceeded at once to hold an election.
rnlr hF1f1 lot
dows TO the people below, but they were
all destroyed, which shows there was no
accord among the rioters.
Victor Hugo, Felix PIcart Lsdru Rollin
and Delesclusse were among che persons
named as Directors. At six in the even
ing GustsVe Flourens appeared on the
scene on horseback, heading q battalion
OF the National Guard OF BellevtlIe. at
eight O'Clock il was understood that Gen.
Vile. Along the Boutevards aud Place
Nendome, TINS created great enthusiasm.
"DoWn with the Commune" Drums began
to beat on all sides, and the National
Guard marched upon the Hotel de Vile to
estaelish @rder. They soon surrounded 1t,
ald the rioters threatened to shoot FaVre,
Simon and Pages, whom they had in their
power. They we're warned, however, not
TO commit such q crime. At this time,
General Irochu appeared on horseback,
enthusfaaffc acefawetton Tha rIr5ars a.
once gave up this members of the govern
ment and received the plaudits OF the peo-
pressed. ThOEB which have occurred, how
ever, merely prove how determined the
Partsians are for defense.
MARsEILLEs. October 81. - Telesraphic
communication northward has been sus-
pended for a foW days.
The wound of Gent gives no unsasiuess
Cluseret has been named as General of the
National Guards. The latter refused 10
accept Ciuseret- The election for General
I takes place on sunday.
ToURs. November An the journals
| here praise the cOnduct OF Trochu, and ex-
press the conviction that he Will energet-
IcalIy repress future troubles in Paris, and
he VIII doubtless receive an immense vote
OF sanction by the Parisians at the election
which has bten ordered. Everything is
At Lyons there is intense indignation
against Baza1nes but no disorders. The
citizens axe actively preparing for the de-
AZ a Correspondent M from Marseilles in
| that when q few turbulent persons con-
/ Quoted him In triumph to the Prefecture,
| eral-in Chief OF the National Guards
/ at GrenGb,e. The excited populace arrest.
ed General Barrol who is in command
At Minis there were troubles, and also
I at Toulouse.
1t reported that Rmbetta has gone to
the Army of the Loire. dartbaldi is re-
ceiving II large number of Italian volun-
teers.
ssntatives at Tours deny positively the
Tumors circulated by Prussian journals OF
[
Austria.
Especial to the Herald.I
| VERSAILLES, Nov. 1.-Sinee the s3rtle oi
the 2ist, great qutetness prevails undistur.
bed, except tbs hustle of the military thai
throng every place of resort. The hotel,
| and restaTaunta IN the park, are q granl
rendezvous of Princes by scores, anC
Ministers OF State who visit them. Hope.
ior peace are rife, though WRrltke prepare
tions are carried ON and continued will
, unaoated zeal. The manufacture of ga
I DtOnG
as well as the strengthening of field works
BERNE, Nov. 4.-The Nationals ant
Mobiles were routed by fhe Prussian
2 In consequences of firing heard near tn
border al Gironagny, the ) Wlss troops ar
| concentrating on the frontier.
q, BouILsL0S, October Sl,-A distribution c
: | food for the relief OF distressed peasant
: ! was made yesterday to 2S4 families out c
! distressed In the villages is to be establish
3 ed IN the Departments of the Meuse an'
q the Moseile.
METZ, November Everything ia th
e town Is orderly. and food Is easily ol
d tained. There is great distress in the sur
2, rounding villages.
e The railway has been opened betWee
j. Metz and Cottreill.
!, TOURS, November 4.-No official 81
u nOuncement of the conclusion OF the 3
e mistice at Paris has been made here.
es would have attacked the Prussians at O
re leans but for NJ. Thiers' mission to We
IS, SallleS Tor an
IS A dispatch from Marseilles announe
that ali is quiet there.
The aaTde Cinique have evacuated Il
Prefecture, which is now protected by q
70 | National Guards.
Al Clus5ret has resigned his command.
rn The red flag was pulled down at
~ Etienne by the citizens and order has De-
- restored.
rs al number of French volunteers, WI
a reached Lisbon by the last steamer fro
Gu Brazil arrived at Tours to-day.
:, Nj. ValecOur. VINO makes charges
u treacbery against BRzaine, mas been dec
VI VI ated with the cross Of the legion OF nom
sr- RETGTUM.