Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-23
THE WAR.
LAST NIGHTS TRLR RI II ,

received after we went to press are the follow
ing:
A LETTER FROM KING WILLIAM.
Berlin journals print a letter from King Will
liam to Queen Augusta, dated Rezonyille, Aug
49, of which the following is an extract:
" About $50 p. IN. fighting ceased gradually,
Without this should have acted as at Kroniy-
gratz. Won Room saved me this alternative. The
troops have performed miracles OF valor against
an enemy equally as brave, who withdrew by
inches, resuming the offensive again only to be
repulsed. L cannot foretell the enemy's fate.
Shrink from learning our losses l had designed
biyouacdng here, but l find after some hours
that am without my luggage; in fact have
not been rid Of my clothing for 30 hours"
NEUTRALITY AND MEDIATION.
PARIS, Aug. 22.-rhe Constitutional has an
editorial, evidently inspired by the government
reviewing the conduct of the neutral powers. 1t
says Austria and Italy, at the breaking out OF
the war, united in watchful neutrality, which,
according to circumstances, might be trans
formed into Intervention. Lately England en-
tered the scheme by proposing the formation Of
a neutral league, with an obligation on eaah
member not to act without advising the others.
The proposal met with some difficulty, as Italy
had already entered into an engagement with
Austria The cabinet of Vienna then informed
the government of Florence that it might con-
slder itself released from its promises and Italy
hastened to make the fact known and to accent
the proposals of England Russia also accepted
tnem, whereupon France advised Austria to do
the same. 1t Is not known what action the latter
power has taken, "but," concludes the writer
"all these negotiations are of secondary import
ance: Let us happily terminate the war There
VIII be time enough then to think Of neutral
A CALL TO ARMS.
PARIS, Aug. 22.-The Constitutional publishes
circular from the Minister of the Interior to
10 the projects OF departments, announcing that
orders have been given tor the distribution Of
arms to the people from the arsenals The min
ister continues: Arm: arm! without delay. We
are In crisis, when all must come forward 4br
the defence OF the country. Influence the Young
men by your patriotism and use every means To
make soldiers OF them"
Profeund enthusiasm was produced YESTERDAY
Dy the passage through the streets Of American
apouiances going to the front. Every one re-
marked the completeness and perfection Of all
the arrangements. Activity in equipping ar
uiiery regiments has lately been increasing
several have already gone to the front. A hum
dred priests, going to the army as volunteer as
-istants IN the hospitals, marched through Pa
Ils, carrying their knapsacks on their backs
Inc crowd was deeply moved by the spectacle
PEACE PROPUSALS-THEE EMPEROR.
PARIS, August 22-Xhe Gdulois saws that the
diplomatic corps now meets daily. The English
enbcSy In this city is anxiOusly awaiting a
favorable moment to introduce proposals OF
peace. 1t is said that, let the turn of events he
~hat IL may, the interposition will certainly be
made, and that before the end OF this month.
IL, H9 i, 1ou.at Dgc,et contr adicts the report OF
the Illness or the Emperor, and saws that he will
command the Imperial Guard in the next great
battle for the defense OF Paris. The Mo1it>ur
says that the Emperor and Prince Imperial
were III the camp at Courcelleu, near Rheims
last week, escorted by the Cent Gardes and a
company Of cavalry.
MARSHAL BAZAINE'S DISPATCH.
PARIS, August 2.-In the Senate to-day one
of the ministers stated that after a Suspension of
news for forty eight hours the government had
received dispatches from Marshal Bazaine. con
nlming his tor mer dispatch, in regard to the af-
Bazaibe held all his positions. The minister
could not say more, but he would affirm that
Bazaine was full of confidence, which feeling
The EOnitear praises Sazaine for his bravery
and energy, and Palikao for his able administra-
ton of affairs, and calls them the sayiours of
France.
THE PRUSSIANS AT MEZIERES,
BERLIN, August 22.-The Prussians have oc-
cupied Mezieres, which would indicate a move
ment towards Rheims
MORE DISTURBANCES IN PARIS.
LONDON, Aug. PA dispatch received here
ton by the people took place in Paris Saturday
evening, .OccasiOned by the report that Marshal
Bazaine had been defeated. The disturbance
was only luelled by bold declaration by Pali-
kao that Bazaine had not been defeated which
statement was posted on the walls throughout
the city, and had the effect of quieting the peo-
pie. 1t was feared a reaction would take place.
Every railroad leading to the capital has been
undermined, AMI the mines charged with pyrites
of potassium. IL is questioned whether a popu-
lar rejoicing will take place, though many in
telngent people expect one in few days. No
one thinks Of the Emperor. Trochu ie privately
preparing the way tor a return OF the Orleans
family to power.
WILD REPORTS.
PARIS, Aug. 21.-The Empress has asked per-
mission to cross Belgium. Napoleon is reported
to have escaped from France. A general ap-
peal to Frenchmen to come to the rescue Of
France will be issued immediately and the Or
isaEs family be permitted to re.enter France
prosisioned for ninety days, and the forts around
IT contain six months supplies. The affair at
the guarries at Jaumont was but an episode
dun, when the Prussians succeeded in esta ablish-
ing themselves between him and the Meuse.
Since then he has had no Communication with
obliged to hide himself at Chalons.
THE NORTH GERMAN STEAMERS.
BREMEN, Aug. 22.-The North German Lloyds
announce that in consequence OF the success of
the Germans their steamers will be able to re-
sumo their trips to America. and time table
for their departure will soon be issued
INTERNAL CONDITION OF FRANCE.
LONDON, Aug. 22-It is reported that the
Minister OF Prussia at Florence has communi-
Gated to the Italian government copy Of note
inviting the concurrence OF the great powers for
the consideration Of the internal condition OF
France, and what steps may be necessary to
prevent anarchy
PRUSSIAN DESIGNS AT METZ, ETC.
All reliable advices from the seat Of war show
shC ocA uhue are seeking 10 surround Mar
shal Bazaine and prevent reinforcements from
faris from Joining him. A despatch from Mex-
iers dated to-day, says the loss OF the Prussians
In the last battle was fearful. More than 10 600
wounded remain on the field Of battle without
aesfstance The Prussians have asked permis-
e,on to send wounded home through Belgium.
IumoI which comes from Luxemburg that the
French had occupied Verdun, is contradicted.
Minister Washburne continues to act as dip
lOmstic agent Of the Prussian government at
Paris.
Subscriptions az small as three francs ara re-
ceived at Paris to the new national war loan OF
one thousand million Of francs.
1t is said that Prince Napoleon after accom-
panying his family toa place Of safety In italy.
has returned to France. ''
The Paris correspondent Of the STANDARD SAWS
the French, Notwithstanding their enormous
losses In the recent week Of battles, win con-
tinue to tight for weeks and even months to
come,
The female principals Of the grammar schools
OF st; Louis have recently had their salaries
raised from 81 400 to 80 900 per annum by a reso
luton Of the board Of education, msiino the
salaries OF the principals Of frst-class schools
uniform. The female principals, two in numbcr
have occupied their respective positions for str