The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-09-08

The Great Northern Storm.
Damage on Land and Sea.
The City of Ragusa.
FROM EUROPE.
Determination to Defend Paris.

Determination to Defend Paris.
PARIS, Sept. Especial to the New York
Telegrdm:-The city this morning ie more than
usually quiet but wears, withal, an air of ear
nestness and determination which, to say the
least, is exceedingly impressive. With rumors
which are constantly reaching here of the ad-
vance of the enemy, the determination to defend
the city becomes more and more universal
throughout the capital and this feeling is shared
in by all classes of citizens, and is hourly in
creasing in fervor
The > otal Number of vroops
now under arms In Paris is one hundred and
forty thousand. This includes General vinoys
troops the National Guard, and volunteers.
The seaports
of Brest, Havre, and Cherbourg are being ac-
lively placed in complete state of defense
Fears for BazniBe.
Fears are expressed here that General Ba-
zaine, who is penned up in Metz, will be forced
to capitulate in a few days, as he is now reduced
to sore straits for the lack of provisions and
ammunition.
The French Baltic Fleet
LONDON, Sept. S.-Advices of an official cha
racter received in this city from Copenhagen
state that the French Baltic feet unanimously
accept the new Government, and win continue
to do duty under the new organization of the
Government for the defence of the country.
Circular from Gambetta.
- PARIS, Sept. S.-M. Gambetta Minister of the
Interior, has issued circular to the projects of
departments, bidding them think only of war,
and of the restoration of calmness and security,
which are now alone productive of strength.
Postpone every thought" says Gambetta,
''save that of national Defense" The official
journal of the republic says no new loan is con-
templated.
Paris is Provisioned
for two months for two millions of men.
Can Paris be Totally Investede
LONDON, Sept. S.-The Times Paris cores
pondent believes If Paris is invested 1t will be
difficult, If not impossible, to totally prevent
communication with the city.
The italian Troubles.
FLORENCE, Sept S.-The reported prochma.
ton of republic in Italy is false. All is quiet
deputation from Nice has asked General Carl.
baldi to proclaim the Italian republic. The re-
port probably originated from this circumstance
King Victor Emanuel announces his obility to
maintain order anywhere, including the Papal
territory, if need be.
French ''Guardians of the Peace"
PARIS, Sept. S.-The new corps called Guar
dian of the Peace, has been organized.
The American Recognition.
The official journal of the Republic to-day
printed a letter from Mr.. Washburne, the Ame4
rican Minister, declaring himself authorized to
recognize the French republic, and offer
the congratulations of the American go.
vernment and the people, who have with
enthusiasm of the proclamation of the republic
unattended with bloodshed, and offer every SYM
pathy with the great movement which is big
with results and happy for France and man
Kind. The letter after recalling the traditional
friendship between the two countries, closes
with congratulations on the choice of Jules
Favre as Foreign Minister.