The New York herald., 1870-09-11
question in the Affirmative. It was consequently

The members who voted In opposition to the mo-
ton for governmental or constltution-making con-
vention were MN. Jules. Simon, Gambetta Pelletan,
Jules Ferry and Rochefort.
IL Is thought that the members of the existing
Ministry viii control the coming elections In their
own interest," as they have the entire machinery Of
the army In their hands and are almost certain to
use 1t for this end. is impossible that fair and
impartial election can be held such very serious
issue on the 10th OF October with the people engaged
almost in the very midst Of battle In the ned ana Q
foreign besiegng army at the gates OF Partsthat IT,
always provided that Paris can hold out against the
Prussians till that time.
THE REDS AND SOCIALISTS.
The 'reds," the democrats and socialists meet
nightly In the city. They are all endeavoring to or
ganze one great party. They are engaged In con-
sttuting radical committees not only In Paris, but
all over the country. with the view OF obtaining
power ia the State. and be thus enabled to carry
their extreme political Intentions and views into
effect
THE IRON HAND
There are already apparent indications of fixed
determination on the part or the new government to
place an iron-handed restriction on the freedom or
liberty Of opinion and political expression. secret
police is engaged In tracking out Opposition meet
ings. Some few public men have been already
"warnedn by the police, under the pretence OF its
being known to tine authorities that they are engaged
poiitical intrgues which are calculated to impair
the iorce Of the national defence rst and to openly
assail the government afterwards.
THE NEW NATIONAL HYMN
A new version Of the "Marseiaise." adapted to
the spirit OF the hour, which has been written by
General Cluseret. creates quite sensation and pro-
vokes much comment NJ Rochefort, eager to re-
a r1pf1 f1,a
VICTOR HUGO.
Victor Hugos address to the Germans-a COPY OF
which has been elegraphed to the HERALD by cable
is commended generally and endorsed by quite
number Of the leading revolutionists.
THE ARMY.
large force Of men belonging to the Garde Mobile
Of the provinces arrived in Paris last night. They
have been quartered on the citizens and are well re.
ceived everywhere. The directors Of the Grand Hotel
have taken numbero Of them for food and lodging
free
THE DIPLOMATS
Lord Lyons, the British Minister, took his depar
ture from the city yesterday. Mr.. Washburne.
United States Minister, win leave IN day or two.
with the members Of the government for Tours.
DEFENCE OF PARIS
There are indications existing Just now on every
side in Paris that the city will make terrible defence
against the Prusstans, although some few persons
think the contrary and say that the resistance will
be only sight, ana just Sufficient to save the honor
Of the Inhabitants.
TRoCHU's ACTION.
General Trochu declares that If the Prussians sue
ceed in capturing the city 1t will be at an immense
cost to them.
Barricades are being raised in the streets The
street sewers are said TO be mined with gunpowder
Should the forts Of Paris be taken and the RAM
parts carried by military assault, the fighting which
win take place in the streets afterwards will be of
the most desperate character may say savage.
FOREIGN PoLrCY-AUsTRIAN AID
Jules Javre declared to-day that he had GOOD
reason and grounds to state that Austria will imme.
dately aid France If Prussia insists on the dsmem
berment q the country.
THE RAMPARTs.
Water was let into the bitches of the ramparts
yesterday.
SOLDIERS FROM AFRICA.
Two hundred African Kabyles arrived here to-day
and it is said that twenty thousand others are com.
Ing on from Algeria.
AN ALARM-To ARMS
During the night or early morning there were ru
mors OF disturS-a having taken place In some of
the Streets and batsalons Of tho National Guard
were held in readiness for action at the Hotel de
Vile.
Preparing for the Struggle-P1enty OF Arms
NOw-River Defence-TroOps Pouring In
The National Garle ON the Rnmpnrts-Citi-
zens Flying tho City-Changing the Seat Of
GOvernnient--ItaIy and Spain Recognize
the Republic-views OF the Partisan Press.
PARIS Sept. 1o-P. M.
The busy note preparation for the defence Of the
city IS heard on every side Calm, determined re-
solution may be observed all round. The citizens,
With pralseworthy resolution, seem determined to
avoid disorders now, and the authorities Will
promptly arrest all persons endeavOring to excite
the populace, The suburban residents have been
ordered to the reached by the guns on
the Notifications In many instances this order has
been obeyed and the work Of demolition has already
The announcement that the enemy
vas within forty miles OF the city has caused less
excitement than was expected. The obtaining of q
large
NUMBER OF FIREARMS
has created sensations Of JOY among all classes.
have 1t from pretty good authority that large
quantity OF Remington rifles has lately arrived here
from England; so you see Johnny Bull Is al his old
Trade again. Wherever John has chance to barter
he Is sure to be on hand. also learn that at the
railway depot great number Of Chassepots have
been found slowed away In the wagons. They lay
there apparently forgotten by all parties. They
come in good now, and you may rest assured that
they VIII be put to use.
The newspapers OF to-day announce the seizure of
900 needle guns. II this report proves true the
guns so seized, so far they will CO. will be placed
Immediately in the hands Of the defenders.
THE .TRAMwAY AROUND THE FORTIFICATroNs
which was ordered some time since by the military
to facilitate the removal Of stores and
other articles, and OF which previously apprised you
by telegram is now being constructed with great
rapidity. Workmen are at work night and day ON it,
and 1t is expected that In very few days 1t will be
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RIVER DEFENCE.
AS an instance of extraordinary measures resorted
to in order to preserve the capital and defeat the
enemy. Imay mention the arrival Of a number Of
formidable gunboats from Toulon More Of these
boats afe expected here before the Ppussians have
time to get before the forhcations. These vessels
are ironclad, draw but little water and are heavily