The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-09-07
THE EMPEROR,s SURRENDER.
DR.. william Howard RusseIrs Description
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DR.. Russell writes IRON Sedan on the Sd: When
tie night looked out on tie early morning, and be.
held forest OF steel and iron on the valley and hill
tops batteries posted on every eminencei csvalry
In all the plains and rs far as his eye could reach,
the hosts of embattled Germans, his decision was
taken: At last attended bys few OF his staff on
horseback His Majesty proceeded along the road
from Sedan in a brougham. Count Bismarck
was in bed in his quarters at Donchety
an Sser % TSsSea 10 & nna S % as inc inc
King. Count Bismarck rose and dressed hastily,
you may be sure, In the white peaked cap with ye-
low band, dark uniform coat with metal buttons
aud yellow facings, and fastened TO meet the En-
peror. he was IA time to stop the cor,ege outside
OF the town. was away on the aeld, and therefore
cannot OF my own personal knowledge state what
As his majesty aighted hear that Count Bismarck
uncovered his head and stood with his cap In hand,
and on sign or request from the Emperor put 1t
on. The Count replied "Sire. receive your MaJes-
~ as would my own royal master" There hap
pened TO be near the place where the interview
Cured, n 'ew hundrea yards outside the squallid
town town olDonchsry the humble cottage OF hand,
Sedan. Count Bismarck led the way and catered IT,.
The room was not inviting. The great Count
walked up the stairs. Toe apartment was flled by
the hardoom and appliances OF the weaver, So he
descended aud ound tbe Emperor sitting on a stone
outside. Two chairs were brought out OF the cot.
marck took the other, and placed 1t on his MaJes-
tvs let hand side. The officers in attendance on
their fallen master lay down some distance away
upon small plot OF grass In front OF the cottage.
Tue conversation was strange one, and as Count
parts OF II, no doubt 1t will be soon known and re.
main forever as historic. Tho great point 10 be
gained was peace but as lar Us his Imperial Majesty
concerned, assurance OF II could be Obtaine
| by Couut Bismarck The Emperor stated that ne
had no power. could not negotiate peace coud not
| give orders TO the army or Marshal BaEaine. The
| Empress WI. Recent Of France and on her and her
| Ministers must devolye the negotiations.
20 Count Bismarck thereuoon remarked that II
political matters with his Majesty, and that 1t won
eo Of no use g see the King The E Emperor desired
ser.ru @ NE Nas nov ea 70 seesas o
| Nsje'lys wishes until tie ospitulation had been
signed Then, rs the conversation was becomlnE
r't1er dNngcrols and as the situation was becon.
ing din eult ON 10th sides, ne enned 1t. The inter
view terminated. Count Bismarck went to see the
Kiug, tie Emperor Withdrew tn consult his officers
| At l3O the ariicics Of caoitulIt were signed
| Mo.tke, ami believe Count Bismarck took par
in the Deliberations. The terms are, tle
garrison sni army Of Sei.a TO su,renis' s
| cers TO be liberated on parole not to sorve agaiT
during tie war; all horses. gnns, aod muni ions o
| war to BE- given up Toe Emperor's detention II
| Germany was understood 10 be part Of the supu
About o'clock the King with hi. body guard ar
escort o. curass!ers, attended by the Crown Prince
and -taI OF general officers proceeded to chateau
outside seddn and received the Emperor who can't
with his personal followers and stan IN charge Of al
| escort, which was ranged on the other side OF tn,
avenue mcins t'.e crirassiers.
| Tne King and his captive retired into the rlas
| house OF one OF the saloons OF the drawingroon
| noor dhd they could be seen by the stan outside en-
| gased In earnest dialogue. After the inter
| view with the King, the Emperor Rad
| few moments conversation with the Crow
| rnnce, during which lie much agitae
when alludins to the manner OF ne King. I'll
great anxiety seemed to be not 10 be exhibited 4
his own soldiers. The result was, however, that hi,
| Majesty wishing to avoid one mischief was expose
to great humi ittlon; for his course had TO b'
altered to avoid Sedan. ana thus be had to pas
through the lines ofthe Prussian army.
| DOUCuEHY, Sept 80 A. M-The Emperor q pri
soner OF war has just passed below my window
| through tie main street OF Douchery. II is rain
| lag in torrents. column OF Wlrtember
| uoo ops coming in the opposite direction blocks u
| tie way. The corege WAS preceded by . troop o
| black Huzyars IN full uniform and uncoaked
| Then came the brougham with tile Emperor. II
| WAS IN the Kep unlress uniform OF Lieutenan,
| General. with the star OF Legion OF Honor hi
breast His face looked exceedingly w)rn, with darl
lines under his ewes, which were observant OF wha
was passing aronud, for he saluted the Englishmel
| who ran cut to see him and raised his hat.
| BY hi- side sat French officer, think Achill
| Murnt Bu; wac could look at anyone but the on
man and It ~as only glance any person with goo,
| feeling would care to give.
| lC0Hcluded In a POstscriptl