The New York herald., 1871-02-07
Hostile Demonstrations Against
German Officers.
Prisoners Exchanged and
Arms Delivered.
PARIS STILL SUFFERING FROM HUNGER.
German Acknowledgements Of Minister
Washburne's Kindness.
TElEGRAMS 10 THE NEW YORK HERALD.

TeleGRAMS TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.
LONDON, Feb. G, 1871.
have received the following despatch from
the New YORK HERALD correspondent at
Versailles, containing report from the
HERALD correspondent in Paris, dated Feb
ruary 3. After the surrender of the French
capital the Paris writer obtained a special
pass from the authorities inside the city and
came out to Versailles on the 3D. inst, return
ing the same night.
He gives the following account of affairs in
Paris after the capitulation:-
PARTISAN RECEPTION OF THE SURRENDER
Since the conclusion of the armistice great
tranquility has prevailed in Paris. A general
expression of satisfaction and relief is appa-
rent on the countenance of every man met
with on the streets. On Sunday and Monday
last January 90 and 3O) excited groups assem-
bled in the Boulevards and the principal pas
sages and arcades. The cause was the sup
preston of the nightly clubs, which led to
many outdoor meetings, especially in the
passage Jouffroy and the passage des Princes.
On mere than one occasion women addressed
the crowds, inviting descents upon the Hotel
de Vile and angrily inveighing against the
men. These harangues, however, were gene
rally received with apathy and Indifference.
PILLAGNG.
An attempt was made on Sunday morning,
at the Sale Centrale and the Institute Univer-
sale, to pillage. The National Guard was
called out and its MEMBERS instead of perform
ing their duty and protecting property, availed
themselves Of the opportunity to fll their own
pockets.
REVOLUTIONARY FIzzLEs.
Since Monday night the decree suppressing
political clubs has been annulled and the open
air meetings have consequently ceased. Seve-
raj proclamations, signed by obscure individu-
ais, have appeared on the walls of Paris in
citing the people to resistance to the govern
ment of National Defence and refusing to ac-
cept the armistice. Although generally read
by pedestrians they have thus far been treated
with utter Indifference.
THE ELECTIoNs-GAMBETTA IN DIsFAvoR.
The universal topic of interest at the pre-
sent moment is furnished by the elections,
which take place on Sunday next. There is
much discussion on the point whether the
members Of the acting Provisional government
can be admitted as candidates. The election
canvass is proceeding with feverish energy.
The popular feeling against Gambetta is in
creasing intensely.
While some civilians desire General Trochu
to stand as candidate that officer declines
and wishes to return to his home in Brittany
and retire altogether from public lfe His
unpopularity was never greater than it is at
the present moment. Threats to shoot him
are openly expressed.
THE DIsARMED GARRISON.
The streets are constantly filed with dis
armed Gardes Mobile and sailors. The latter
retired from the forts with great reluctance.
One Of their officers, the commandant of Fort
Montrouge, committed suicide rather than sur
render to the Germans.
DESTROYS OF LEAVING.
Crowds Of French peasants, who took refuge
in Paris when the Germans advanced upon the
city to besiege it, attend daily the bridge of
Ncully In the hope Of passing the Prussian
outposts Thus far they have been without
success. The French government has refused
to give any but personal passes, which can
only be obtained with great difficulty.
IN IGNORANCE.
The Parisians are under the impression that
the Prussian troops are not to enter Paris at
any time. They are still ignorant of the full
terms Of the capitulation, and believe that the
guns in the forts are not to be taken away by
their enemy.
PROVISIONS.
The price Of provisions has not yet lowered.
Out Of 100000 horses originally in Paris the
number of $4,000 have been killed for food.