Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-05-27

gents essayed a feeble reply. Suddenly
heavy firing from the north was heard.
A mad panic ensued, arms aud packs were
thrown away, and all botcd. The officers
we're unable to stem the tide; shot and
shell struck tie troops, and they, in an
extremity Of panic and fear, b!azed away
indiscrimina,ely and struck each other
with their dubbed rifles. As the tide Of
fugitives swept along, relieving battalions
came up, creating worse panic.
ST.. DENIS, Tuesday afternoon.-Fight-
ing in Paris has ceased. Marshal McMa-
hon and President Theirs will enter to-
morrow. The losses of tho Communists
were fearful. The troops gave no quarter.
Many leaders of the Commune were cap
turcd and Immediately shot.
BERLIN, May 25.-In the German
Parliament, today, in a debate on
the bill incorporating Alsacc and
Lorraine with the German Empire,
Bismarck said the task he undertook
when he became Minister, to cstab-
lis;l the Empire, was nearly accom-
plishe,l. His health was bad, and
lbs personal wish was to retire from
active duty. lie remained only as
an advocate for the complete restora-
ton of the provinces of Alsacc and
Lorraine to Fathcrland. lie COM
planned of the lack Of confidence
shown by Parliament, and said that,
unless the amendment it had made
to the bill now before it was eXpunged,
he would withdraw the measure and
let the Emperor appoint responsible
Minister in his place.
A vote was taken, and the bill
sent back to the Committee for revi-
sion.
VERSAILLES, May 25.-Thiers has
issued the following circular: 1--WE
are masters of Paris, except small
portion, which will be occupied today.
The Louvre is saved, and the Finance
building partially. The Tuillerics
and Palais D'Orsay Court, from ac-
counts, are totally burned. Already
We have 10000 prisoners, and shall
have 10000 soon. Paris is strcwn
with insnrgcnt corpses. Our loss is
small. The army behaved admirably.
Justice will soon be satisfied. We
are happy amidst our misfortunes."
NEW York, May ga special
from Paris, on Wednesday night,
says the Place Vendomc is definitely
occupied.
AT four o'clock this morning the
insurgents made strong stand at
Rue St. Honorc. The Palais Royale
was set on fire 10y the retiring insnr-
gents, who are still fighting like
tiends.
In the eastern faubourg the popu-
ton Of Paris are mad with joy, The
tri.color floats everywhere, and the
streets are quiet. The Versailles troops
are orderly. The hunt for Commune
leaders has begun.
Paris is terribly dismayed. The
streets are bcs,nearcd with blood and
covered with debris. Departure from
Paris is impossible. Paris is being
burned to the ground the conhagra-
ton is rapidly extending. Six great
fires are visible at one point.
PORTLAND, May 26.--Thc steamer
John l.. Stephens sailed +; r San Fran
cisco, the California for Victoria ard
Puget Sound, and the Geo. S Wright
for San Juan and Sitka, all last even
ing.
The following is list of the pas
scngers for Puget Sound IS. Smith,
John Henderson, Robert Smith, Mrs.
johnson, Peter Gamble. +. Marsh, S.
ID. Martin, A. G. Ditfendorter, Mr..
Powell, +. n. Aumitt, Ii. Jatfour and
VIM Patton.
SAN Francisco, May 25.-Arrived,
bark Tidal Wave, from Port Madison.
Flour is unchanged, and Wheat en-
tirely inactive at rates nominal, say
S2.60M2 Sale of 35 tons choice,
for distilling, at $500, an extreme
price.
Barley-A lot of 100 tons, for Bay
brewing, sold on Change today at
$lS5.
Oats-20O sacks medium sold at
$500.
GLYCoNIN.--A mixture of five
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