The New York herald., 1871-08-31
r r A N Q e.
Herald Special Report from
Versailles.
Cambetta's Motion for the Dissolution Of the
National Assembly Discussed by
Caucus Of the Extreme Left.
DISSENSI0NS ON THE SUBJECT.
The Caucus Unable to Agree and the
Motion Withdrawn by Gambetta.
EXNTEMENT I'M THE ASSEMBLY
IElEGRAMS TO THE REV YORK HERALD.

TElEGRAks TO THE REV YORK HERALD.
The following special despatch to the HERALD
has been received from one of our correspond
ents in France
VERSAILLES, August 80, 1871.
NJ Gambetta called caucus of the extreme
left ''to discuss the subject of the dissolution
of the National Assembly"
All the members of that party met yester-
day. The caucus was presided over by M.
Gambetta.
CANNOT AGREE.
At the very outset of the discussion violent
dissensions arose as to whether the Assembly
was constituent chamber or not. Several
speakers held that the Assembly could only be
dissolved by its own consent, and combated
NJ Gambetta's resolution. Others maintained
that the Assembly was only elected to decide
upon the conclusion of peace, and that its
powers did not extend to legislation.
GAAlBETTA CANNOT PREVAIL.
NJ Gambetta made long speech in favor
of dissolution of the present Chamber and the
election of another Constituent Assembly.
He found, however, that the caucus could
not agree upon the resolution, and that the
party was almost equally divided on this
subject.
He therefore determined to abandon the
issue for the present, and withdrew the mo-
ton for the dissolution Of the National Assem-
bly,.
GAMBETTA's WITHDRAWAL CONFIRMED.
The Paris Journal announces that NJ. Gam
BETA has withdrawn his proposition for the
dissolution of the Assembly.
Deafeniug Uproar i'm the National assem-
bly-M. Ga,nbctta Opposed to the As
sumption of Constitutional Powers.
VERSAILLES, August 80, 1871.
The Assembly this evening proceeded to
| discuss that part Of the preamble of the de-
| cree which declares the Chamber possessed Of
constituent powers.
| An extraordinary and disgraceful tumult
began. While NJ. Baragnon was speakingI NJ.
Testelin shouted, s'You liked the Emperor's
boots"
| A violent scene followed, which lasted over
| nj tn ri hu
the President putting on his hat.
| GAMBErTA EXHAUSTED.
NJ Gambetta opposed the assumption Of
constituent powers, and declared that he
would not accept even the republic from the
present Assembly.
He was obliged to bring his speech to an
abrupt close from sheer physical exhaustion.
The uproar in the Chamber was deafening,
and several personal collisions occurred be-
tween Deputies.
TIE FIRST PART OF THE PREAMBLE ADOPTED.
The first part of the preamble affirming the
constituent powers of the Assembly was
brought to vote and was adopted by 433
yeas TO 227 nays.
The debate will be continued tomorrow.
The PRONUNCIATION of M. Thiers' Powers in
| the National Assembl y--Excited Debate on
TIE subject.
VERSAILLES, August 80, 1870.
In the Assembly today there was full attend
ance OF Deputies, and the galleries were crowded in
expectation OF decisive action on the proloEg alton
| OF NJ. Thiers powers.
NJ. Rvet announced that the special committee
| had agreed TO receive the amendment proposed by
NJ Duraure to the decree reported by them on Mon
| day.
IL was thereupon announced that the government
| would accept the decree.
| Loud protests were made by members or the Left.
| Numerous amendments which had been pro-
| posed 10 the measure were withdrawn.
The excitement IN the Chamber during these pro-
| ceedings was intense.
| The Members Of the Government on the Pro-
| IonSation OF III. Tbiers' Powers-The Third
| Iustaisnent of War Indemnity Paid.
PARIS, August 80 1871.
The members Of the government have agreed upon
bill for the prolopgation OF the powers OF NJ Theirs
which but slightly modihes the decree reported by
the committee upon the proposition OF M. Rivet, and
which Will receive tne support Oi tue entrc Lett IN
| the Assembly.
GOOD FOR FRANCE.
The Bien Iublic announces that the paymen: OF
the third instament OF the indemnity a mil.
Hard rancs-was completed to-day.
The Duke d'Aumaie and the Presidency.
LONDON, August co. s7l.
The Duke d'Aumale has, It is said, again declined
to be candidate for the Presidency of the French
republic.
TuE CHOLERA