The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-27

Our Special kilograms from tho Seat Of
War-Progress in the Field and the Move
mont for Peace-Insidc OF Paris.
The ample series of special kilograms from
Europe which we publish this morning en-
brace variety of matter which is of particu-
lar interest and Of really momentous impor-
lance just now. Our telegraph letters were
forwarded from various points at the seat of
war to London and transmitted thence by deep
sea cable for use in the columns of the
HERALD.
These communications tell us of the situa-
ton which existed inside of Paris a few
days since-at least so far as regards the more
immediate interests of the Americans who
were still resident in the besieged city. The
dispatches report also the condition of
affairs in Berlin speak of Bazaine's situation
at Metz; inform us of the army progress at
the headquarters Of King William at Yer
sailles, aud show us Napoleon as he lives at
Wilhelmshohe.
II is needless to say that the Americans in
Paris were fatigued by the events of the pre-
sent crisis. The incidents of the siege had
become monotonous. There was no variety.
The roar of the artillery was ju.t the same
each day. Rations were becoming scarce and
pleasure was set aside. Then there was little
chance of witnessing an assault at an early
day, so our countrymen were about to migrate
from the once happy centre of good living
and fashion and the ton homeward. They
wished to leave Paris but here was the diff
Guilty. The Prussians were watchful outside
and the Parisians jealous at the proposed
universal exodus within Many of our coun-
trymen were repeating the cry of Yorick's
startling, Il can't get OUT" but Minister
Washburne, by the exercise of a very con-
siderable amount Of diplomatic tact, was
likely to effect their relief. So that we may
look for the arrival of any number Of men
''who were in Paris" here in New York at an
early day.
The more immediate question Of the war
was-although it may appear to involve
contradiction-that of peace. II prevailed in
Berlin and was spoken Of in the camps. Ber-
lin suffers an industrial exhaustion by the con-
tinuance of the struggle. There are stores
closed up, severe distress among the poorer
classes, and widows and orphans in great
numbers. Many Of the politicians demand
peace; others repudiate the idea of further
ACKNOWLEDGMENT of royalty by means Of war.
Some of the Prussian politicians, indeed, 90 so
far as to demand peace. Peace was spoken of
at Metz but we are told that the negotiations,
| if the facts had ever assumed that shape, with
| Bazaine were abandoned. Napoleon was in
| more active life at Wilhelmshohe. Many i'm
portant personages, including an aide-de-
camp Of King William, had just waited on his
| ex-Majesty. Here, again, it was alleged, was
a symptom of an approaching arrangement for
peace - c .--s,',ss's
Our special kilograms from the field do not
tend to sustain this pleasing and Christianlike
idea of peace. The Prussians are hauling up
artillery and reinforcements to their works
before Paris daily. The guns are of heavier
calibre, and we are assured that an active
bombardment of the city will be commenced
when they are in position. In the meantime
the besiegers are kept on the alert by the
French. Garibald is coming along to the aid
of his fellow democrats in France, and the
young republic remains faithful to its principle,
steadfast to the cause of freedom, and jealous
in its assertion Of the rights of humanity.
Peace may perhaps come some day. but IL
will not be obtained by imperialistic or dynas
tic intrigues, come from what quarter or coun-
try they may. There is democracy in Berlin,
in Vienna and in London, just as there is in
Paris, and the cause Of the people must be
indicated in the treaty Of peace.
The NEW PosT OFFICE BUILDING is pro-
crossing we'll, and will undoubtedly prove when
completed one Of the grandest attractions in
the epoch Of metropolitan grandeur and beauty
in store for New York city. In the process o.
construction it would be well that there should
be no clashing between the federal and loca
authorities. 1t is as much for the interests Of
our citizens to have the structure speedily
completed as it is for the convenience ant
benefit of the government at Washington
Hurry up the New York Post Office.
TIE SPANISH CABINET awaits, as we ar,
informed by cable telegram, Prussias approva
of the Duke of Aosta to the throne in Madrid
Does Prussia own Spain? The vomito ha
reappeared at Barcelona. Why not, If tb
foregoing report he true2