Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1870-09-07
The WAR I'm FRANCE.
THE FALL OF NAPOLEON
McAaho.'. Kaols Army Captured.
II. E.per,r ssrr,.dsrs to King WiilIa..

nad just Deen maze puDiic IN DcIiih'
BEroRR SEDAN. France. Friday, Sept
2-1:22 z. NJ From tie Hing 10 the
Queen "A capitulation, whereby the
whole army at Sedan are prisoners Of
war. has just been concluded with Gen
Wimpffen, commanding, instead Of
Marshal Mac Mahon, who is wounded
The Emperor surrendered himself to me,
as he has no command, and left every,
thing to the Regent at Paris. His resi-.
dence shall appoint after an interview
with him at a rendezvous to be fixed
Immediately. Under Gods guidance,
what course events have taken!
THE BATTLE AND SURRENDER.
LONDON. Saturday, Sept. 3, 1870
The special correspondent of The Ir'6-
xne telegraphs as follows from the Kings
headquarters at Vendresse, near Sedan,
on Friday: s... .ass tt
"The battle of Sedan began at 9,A. NJ.
on the lst Of September. Two Prussian
corps were in position on the west of
Sedan, having got there by q long forced
march, go as to cut off the French re-
treat TO Mezieres. On the South of Sc.
dan was the First Bavarian Corps, and
Oh the Fast. across the Meuse, the Sec
ond Bavarian Corps. The Saxons were
on the Northeast with the Guards. ]
was with the King throughout the day
on the hill above St. Meuxe, command
ing splendid view of the valley of the
Meuse and the field. f s,
AFTER q tremendous battle, the Prus-
SLAMS having completely surrounded Sc
dan, and the Bavarians having actually
entered the fortifcation of the city, the
Emperor capitulatec at sis M. His
letter to the King of Prussia said
"As cannot die at the head of my
army, 1 lay my scori at the feet Of your
.Majesty.' " T' faaHo. aas'r
Napoleon left Sedan for the Prussian
headquarters at Vendresse at A. N. on
the I'd of September. MscMahon's
whole army, comprising 100000 men.
without conditions. The
Prussians had 100000 troops engaged
or in reserve, the French l2O. O.OO0."
H @. W. S.
THE WHEREABOUTS or NAPOLEON AND
THE PRINCE IMPERIAL.
The Emperor and Prince Imperial are
at Baron Chimay's residence iu Bel
GUM. l y-' ..t .'...
ANNOUNCEMENT or THE DISASTER IN
PARIs.-RESIsTANCE STILL INTENDED.
PARIS, Sept. 4-The Council of Min
listers has issued the following proclama-
tion: 0 I'iH7a -':- B
"7'o the French People. "A great mis-.
fortune has come upon the country.
After three days heroic struggles sus-
tanned by the army of Marshal Mac
Mahon against 100000 Of the enemy.
10000 have been made prisoners. Gen.
De Wimpffen, who took command of
the army in place Of Marshal NacMahon,
badly wounded, has signed the eaptula-
ton 'f. -''a DIP '.'" d ..
The cruel reverse will not shake our
courage. France is to day in complete
state of defense. The military forces of
the country will be organized in a few
days. A now army will be under the
walls of Paris. Another army is form
ing on the banks of the Loire. Your
your unison, your energy
will save France. The Emperor has
been made prisoner in the struggle.
The Government. in accord with pub
lie power, will take all measures re-
quired by the gravity Of events
Signed. 1850
Count de Palike, Chevreau, RegauIt
de Genouilly; Jules Braime. De La
Tour d 'Auvergne, Grande Perret. Glenn
ent Duvernois p Mayne, Busson, Bill
larelt and Jerome David, Of the Council
Of Ministers. 10 -5aHt-t ''3 H--'77'
KING WILLIAMS RECEPTION OF NAPo-
BERLIN. Sept. 5.-The following de-
spatches have been received here from
the King to the Queen - 5as nlis77
"VARENNEs, s o'clock Sunday morn.
a thrilling moment that of
my meeting with Napoleon. He was de-
jected but digni6ed. assigned as bis
place Of immediate stay illiamshohe,
near Cassel. Our meeting took place at
a small country house opposite the west
ern glaces Of Sedan. els n7s5 r--
Nv hen 9umm0ned to 1t was in the
faddle inspecting the positions before the
place. You must imagine my reception
among the troops. 1t was indescribable.
Their exultation was overwhelming. At
duck ended a five hours ride, and at !
in the morning returned hither. May
God aid US further. WILHELM"
PRUSSIA WILL CONTINUE HOSTILITIEs.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 5.-The follow
ing official despatch has just been
received at the Legation of the North
German Union - ..H
O. ''The Emperor Napoleon having de-
elared that his captivity prevents him
from negotiating the peace, the French
hoso 4