Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-03-01
European N ews.
FRANCE.

81 IAHlS, Mdrcn ~ Il Hc hioJOriV W hho
newspapers in the city will suspend pub
LEGATION to-day, and will in all likelihood
not resume during the'occupation of the
city by the Prussians. The bourse, the
theaters, and all places of business or
amusement, will remain closed during
the period of occupation. sa
1t has been conditioned in the peace
treaty that the occupation by the Prus-
slams of the departments south of the
Seine, will cease Immediately on the ac-
ceptance and ratification of the treaty
by the National Assembly. The occu-
patton of the other departments will
also cease after payment of the sum of
50O,O0O,OO0 francs as an installment
toward the liquidation Of the indemnity
claim, and the occupation Of the fort
resses win cease upon the payment of
the whole indemnity.
The Heralds special correspondent
at Versailles, dated the 9th says; To
night at banquet the Emperor showed
his guests the preliminary treaty of
peace, signed an hour before. and ac-
cepted the fluctuations of the august
personages present The Emperor en-
braced Generals Won Moltke and Won
Room, and expressed deep gratitude for
the invaluable services Of these officers.
His Majesty's health, probably, will pre-
vent his reviewing the troops on horse
back, but he certainly will review them
on Champs de Mars.
1t is the intention of His Majesty to
witness the entry Of the Tenth corps at
the enciente, Wednesday. The Tenth
corps will have the honor of being the
first Prussian force that will occupy the
capital. At 10 o'clock precisely they
will enter with colors flying and bands
playing, in full war strength, $4,000
strong, with ninety-six field guns. At
the end of three days they will be
relieved by another corps, probably
guards. This process ofrelIef will prob
ably involve the presence of 10000 Ger
man soldiers within the enciente at one
time. Each corps will remain three
days, and be succeeded by one another
until all have made an entry.
The whole period Of occupation has not
been determined upon The Prussians
seem to suppose the occupation will
only last a few days. This is likely, but
it may prove delusive, as the occupation
may last many months, or, through re-
quest of the authorities of France, until
anarchy and riot are subdued, and
respect for law insured.
The government Of which Theirs is at
the head is resolved to maintain author
ity, and do its best to restore order.
There is reason to believe that it is the
intention of the French Government to
disband the whole Imperial army IS soon
as they are released from confinement in
Germany, and organize new and gigan-
tic system of national defense. The old
army will be swept away with an un-
sparing completeness, and prolonged
occupation of Paris may be an actual
necessity to carry out wholesome mea-
sures for the regeneration of France.
The first installment Of indemnity will
be 10000, 900 sterling On the payment
of the second like amount the evacuation
Of the Seine Notifications will immedi-
ately commence. Already commerce
has commenced between France and
Prussia. These terms are accorded the
most favorable ever received by any
nation.