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lt IS also stated. on reliable authority, tnat Metz
is well garrisoned for many weeks, and cannot be
taken by assault or famine. In the ARRAY of the
9th, thirteen Prussian regiments were nearly ami
Inflated.
English civil engineers and chemists are the in
%ventors of prnjectiles for use on the walls of Paris
against the Prussians. They are charged with
petroleum, and spread a sheet Of fame over a sur
face Of sixteen to twenty square yards. Two hun
dred workmen are actively engaged IN manufac-
turing them.
A letter from Sir Henry Lytton Bulwer to the
London Times, reproaching the English Govern
ment for apathy in the cause of peace, has produced
a marked effect upon the public sentiment here,
the Ministry justly mourning the reproach.
l heard a curious statement to-day from a well
known American gentleman just retured from
Germany. He says the Southern States are only
using Prussia in the war to eventually proclaim a
Republic. The Republican sentiment, he says, is
general
LONDON, Sept. 21.-[Special to the WorLdlEThe
British Cabinet has received no news whatever of
the results of the interview between Favre and
Bismarck. This silence is badly Interpreted here.
Dispatches from Tours, announce ViDOy's move
ment was q reconnaissance and the object was
perfectly accomplished. Fighting not severe, ex-
cept at Choisy-le-Roi. Vinoy Withdrew his troops
in perfect order. unpursued. 1t was ascertained
that the Crown Princes headquarters were at Yer
sailles, and that about 200. 600 German troops We're
established south and east of Paris. The new vol
unteers organized by TrOchu. were under fire for
the first time a portion OF which were charged by
the Blue Hussars, and repulsed the enemy with
considerable loss.
The King is at Versailles and constantly takes
part in the Reconnaissance.
The Prussian acquisitions on the people of Yer
sallles are frigbttully severe. Several houses there
are protected by the American Gag.
The French report the enemy's capture, after
Yinoy's Withdrawal. of the redoubt in front of the
former Napoleon n by two German Corps. after
an obstinate conflict. The guns taken were those
of the Tedoubt, but no more than 200 or 400 pris-
oners were captured in the action.
On Monday a powerful French force. under Gen
erals Renault and Ducret, was posted on the heights
above Chamart the PrussIans, throwing up earth
works at Albion. advanced through the woods of
Meudon. A severe engagement took place at Fon-
tensy. in which the Prussians were finally repulsed
with considerable loss. They still occupy the posi-
ton at Albion. 1t is expected the first general bat
tie will be fought on the ground of this battle.
The number Of men under armsin Paris is stated
at 4SS,000. including 100000 volunteers from the
Provinces.
There is said to be no truth in the reported at
tack on Mont Valerien.
The Gazette de France. Liberte. Monde. LeiHe and
Constitutional are now published in Tours. The
Garirari. RereiHe and Li6Te are still issued at
Paris. All these papers have been reduced one
half. The Republic. Parliament and Historic have
suspended. The former is published ut Blois.
All the towns and cities of France are raising
men and money for the national defence. Lille.
Arras and Ealenciennes are reported fully prepared
to resist au attack.
The Reds at Lyons are becoming more moderate.
The appeal to their leaders from Rochetort has had
a great effect
The Brussels agent of the World telegraphs it is
understood the proclamation Of the German En-
pire is the object of Del Bricks visit to South
Germany.
1t Is announced tonight that the heavy batteries
of Strasbourg have been silenced. and the bonn
baTdment threatens to destroy the whele city. No
signs of surrender.
1t is reported from Florence that papers were
found in Rome duplicating Nazzini. Garibald and
Karl Blum in a plot for a popular rising. and that
decided the course of the Italian Cabinet. Mazzini
will now be liberated.
BERLIN. Sept. 2lst.-[Cable To the Tribune Ito
days Provincial Correspondent. Ministerial organ.
says the second circular of Jules Favre shows a
marked SOLDERING down his former naughty tone
Is measureably lowered. bat. apart from the legal
competency which the Paris Government lacks. it
must be doubted whether the true state of affairs
is sufficient 10 be realized at Paris. if France regrets
the condition which Germany insists on. Favre
meantime having asked Count Won Bismarck for
an interview if the latter has consented, the meet
ing will at least have the advantage of making en-
tireIy clear To the controlling men in Paris under
what condition and prospects peace can at all be
thought Of.
The Occupation of Rome.
VILLA ALBANIA, Sept. 2Ist.-The Italian troops
entered Rome through the Porte Pia. firing on the
mercenaries as they advanced. At last the Pope
ordered that the white flag should be hoisted. and
b~ostilities ceased. The national forces then qui-
city occupied the city.
LONDON. Sept. 2Ist-The Tribune's special cor
respondent telegraphs from Florence that the Ital-
hi NEObVN NODh AAACH pOSSt.GAOn VI lNtAhN- fhitNi
desulforv Sighting. which was stopped by the Pope.
There were many demonstrations of joy here. A
multitude entered the belfry of the tower. and
forced the keeper to ring the great bell.
The Italian troops bad orders to use the least
possible force in the event OF resistance.
The final policy of the Government concerning
the Pope Is still distrusted by the Left. who fear II
may yield too much to the pressure of the Catholic
powers.
LONDON, Sept. ~2lst.--The Papal organ in this
city says the following will be the Cabinet of Italy
under the new regime, according to reports circu-
lating at Rome
Mazzini. President of Council and Minister.
Cesmuchi. Minister of Finance.
Fabric. Minister of War.
Porta. Minister of Public Works.
Ferrari. Minister Of Education.
Nancini. Minister of Grace and Justice.
Mussi, Minister of Agriculture and Commerce
Garibaldi. Minister of Marine.
LONDON. Sept. 2lst.-The Times ridicules the pro-
test of Bishop Case. of Western New York. against
the mode of proposed revision of the Bible. and
saws his arguments oppose any revision whatever
General News.
vienna, Sept. 2Ist-Tbe Emperor of Brazil is
expected here soon.
MADRID, Sept. 2Ist.-It now seems that Olozaga
had been instructed to recognize the french he
public when Lord Lyons, the English Minister, did
so. yet he acted without waiting the latter's recog-
milton.
MADRID, Sept. 2lst-Spanish towns of the Medit-
erranean coast are suffering from vomito. The dis
ease has not appeared here.
BERLIN. Sept. 2Ist.-Johann Jacoby, leader of
the Democratic party, has been imprisoned at
Koenigsburg. by order of the military authorities,
for calling a meeting of partisans. who drafted reso-
buttons against the annexation of French territory
The Democrats OF Munich passed similar resolu-
tons.
1t is semi-oficially announced that a further
unity of Germany will shortly be secured by new
political institutions.
LONDON. Sept. zIst-Advices are received of the
total loss Of the New Bedford whaler AIo. OF Falk-
land Islands.