The New York herald., 1870-08-31
Paris Hopeful and Confident OF
Triumph.
Preparing to Harass the Prus-
sian Retreat.
FRENCH REPORTS.
CABLE DESPATCH TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.


Ihe Honr Of Decisive Battle at Haud-Eishi
ing may be Now-Iopcful of the
Resnit-Let ssNO German Recros, lhe
Rhine'-To Teach Prussia What France
ls--The Prussien Halt may be Fatal to
'he Invaders-Evcnts Of the Greatest Inn
portance Expeeted-City Rule In Paris--
ExpulsiOn Of (sermnns-The Prince Inn
pcrinI-imm mensoi Lines-Prepariug to Ha.
rnss the German Retreat-Arms and Conf
slence All Sides.
PARIS, August 3O-Evening.
The L'oe,1e, Of this city. says:-
The hour Of the great battle has arrived The
take place In the valley OF the Araonne. and per
haps from there to Metz The Prussians understand
fatal We must soon know. we have reason to
believe the battle is raging now. II the Prusslans
retreat behind the Moselle France every moment
grows more formidable. She Il preparing new
are ready to take the teld Defeat cannot gu b.
due us.
Tne Opsa,On Rationale says:
War. war to the last Let not one German re-
member tnat enemies may enter but cannot leave
France
The Journals say that in case Of a siege the Ambas-
edOrs from foreign countries will all reside In some
city OF the provinces.
The Patrte to-day, In an editorial, says
Military events Of the utmost importance are pre-
parng. Whatever may be the result at Paris France
must redOuble her energy and create o third ana
use all our efforts The news from the army OF Mar
sfal MacMahon continues excellent He has not
been for one instant deceived by the movements Of
the Prince Royal. He has understood that the
Prince meant to overreach his army and he has
therefore Kept IN advance OF the Prussians. The
Parlsians must not, however. cease preparing TO
repuse the enemy In any event. We must be ready.
correspondent OF the Liberte writes that the
Prince Imperial has gone to Mezeres where he Will
remain until further orders.
Mezieres is considered impregnable, contains O
strong garrison and an ample supply OF munitions
and provisions.
Much confusion has been created here by the
forced departure Of the large number Of Germans
The journals, however feIlctate the Governor upon
measure which Will insure the retreat OF many ene
mics Of the country.
The Bots de Boulogne has closed to the public
az it is filled with thousands or cattle.
Measures have been taken to blow up the bridges
And tear up the railways around Paris promptly on
the approach OF the enemy. IL Is understood that
Inc diplomatic corps, IN case the city is besleged
viii 60 to Tours, which, owing to their presence,
Will be considered ana respected as such by
he oejligereats.
The Corps Legislaf yesterday voted that the mr.
gency OF the situation demanded two Important
measures
Hhs'' ihe lornlatlon or paital0ns from the Garde
Nauona'e, nome guards and fremen OF each depart
menf, who should be lightly equipped and suecialIy
designed TO hang upon the march OF the enemy, at
lacking MN at every opportunity. The second was
'or the government to take at prices agreed on all
ars manufactured In France, either for foreign or
private parties, and now ready for use
Inc committee OF Defence meets twice daily and
the measures 1t orders are promptly executed 1t Is
postiVeiy assured that Count Paiikao will announce
this week TO the Chambers that the work or prepar
ing Paris for the siege is entirely completed.
Nothing has been received from the front excent
rumors Of engagements terminating favorablv to
the French.
The country people are now beginning to second
The French scouts in giving precise Information OF
the movements Of the enemy
Onlcers and Others who have arrived here from
the front insist upon that great battle was fou0h.
on Sunday the 27th ana that Bazalne and Mac
Mah0n had gained immense advantages. They saw
knat tOe latter expected to meet by this Time The
army OF the Crown Prince, to which reinfor cemcnts
were constantly arriving.
There is no doubt but that great and most Inn .
portant battle Will take place at once The condi
non OF the French troops Is excellent. MacMahon
HAS also received large reinforcements. An entire
corps' the ihirteenth numbering so 900 men, which
was organized here, has been sent to him. Bazalne
~ "''"huy suppLed WIN provisions ana
munitions
Paris is now fully prepared to resist attack. The
authorities are exceedingly active. The wsrk,po.
men declare they viii defend the city street by
street should it become necessary. The democratic
ana republican Journals are as ardent as others IN
urging defence. Political differences are rorgo,,en
An the presence or the enemy
private party, who had purchased aoo ooo o,,
muskets rom the government, has Returned thorn
cad they win be distributed at once '''"''
Inc Natlonai GUARD armed with these weapons
are da'iy driing under experienced officers: and
.ney are certain TO make good stand against an
assault. "'
The halt of the Prussans IN their move IN por,.