The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-03-04
THE GERMANS IN PARIS.
THEIR PROBABLE DEPARTURE
TO-DdY
Splendid Appearance of the Tr"ops-
AnQuiet Along the Lines-Melancho-
Iy Aspect Of the Streets-The Ratifica-
tion of Pcnee-The Reorganizatio N Of
the French Army.
PARIS. March o-Noon.


PARIS, March Noon.
At 10 o'clock a. NJ. yesterday the Eleventh
Corps, numbering $4,000 men, with SO pieces OF
field artillery and the usual proportion OF cavalry,
| advanced In two columns-one at Porte Neully
| and the other at Point du Jour. The former ad.
vanced at pretty rapid pace up the avenue OF the
Grand Armee, direct for the Arc de Triomphe, the
French troops vacatng tile streets as the Germans
approached.
The other column, entering at Point du Jour,
| below Auteui commenced to march along the
quay, on the north side Of the Seine, direct for
Place de Ia Concorde, where the rendezvous OF
the two columns is fixed. The zone surrendered
to the Germans was almost entirely free Of
| French.
| Nothing could exceed the splendid appearance
OF the troops who turned out in as perfect order
| as If on the parade ground at home. The chief
thorenghrares were quiet, and but few persons
were about. From 8 to A. NJ, the shops were
closeu; the windows shut, and the aspect OF the
city desolate The Nationales are posted on every
avenue, with lines Of sentres across the streets
to prevent persons going beyond the line Of de-
marcatlon. From 10 to 12 O'Clock A. NJ, the
same aspect was presented, with more people on
the Streets in small crowds, and with more Ma.
tlonales on duty.
at Rue Royale, Riv1li and Place de Ia Concord e
are double lines OF wagons, cutting OIL commu'
nication. On the Champs Elysees hardly per.
son was seen. All the houses were closed, ex-
cept three or four small cafes. No one was seen
at The windows and only few Italian, Amer.
can aad English nags were flying, and one single
French nag hung over the Corps Legislatif. At 9
O'Clock A. NJ, the head of the Prusslan advance
was seen rounding the Arc de Tronphe.
To the surprise OF the few who were present,
both men and women were seen hurrylng away
In tears. and only boys and few workmen were
left. The German hussars galloped down every
avenue leading 20 che Champs Elysees to search
the streets branching therefrom. Not The slight.
est attempt at disturbance occurred. About
1000 infantry and cavalry only were in the ad-
vance.
A splendid body Of men halted opposite the
Paais de Ia Iudustrie, which was at once occu
pied by hussars. A few Uhlans ride down the
Place de la Concorde, where they view with de.
risiun the faces OF the statues covered with
Grape.
The Germans are astonished at The mournful as.
pect Of the city and the desertlon of its streets
Bismarck, the Dukes OF SAKE Coburg and wur-
teuiburg Leopold Of Bavaria and Prince Charles
OF Prussia, entered Paris with the German
troops. Bismarck retired. before the procession
entered the Arc de Triomphe. The few French
on the streets manifested their feelings by whist
lin, aud screa ms Of derisiop.
VERSAILLES, March2.
Fayre has notified Bismarck Of the ratification
OF the prelimlnaries by the Assembly. Bismarck
expressed his readiness to exchange the formal
ratification, as the Emperor has already signed
tile treaty.
Duration of the Occupation.
The Parslans seem to suppose the occupation
viii last only few days This Is not unlikely
hut 1t may prove decisive hope, for the occupa.
ton may continue many months, which seems not
improbable from certain indications at present.
The Germans may be- requested by. the authori-
ties OF France 70 occupy the city until anarchy
aud riot are subduel, and respect to law insured.
The government. OF which Thle:s is at the head.
is resolved to maintain authority, and 10 Its best
10 restore order.
There Is reason 10 believe II Is the intention OF
the French Govern nent to lisband the Whole I'M
perial army Immediately they are released from
captIyity IN Germany, and organize new and
gigantic system OF national defence. The old
army will be swept away with unspaiing com
ple,ene.s, and the prolonged occupation OF Paris
by German garrison army be an actual neces'
sity or these wholesale measures for the regene-
ration OF France. The first nstaiment Of the in
,lemnlty will he s2O, ,o00, ,00O and on the payment
OF q second like amount, the evacuation OF the
Seine nferleure will Immediately take pace.
treaty of commerce between France and Prussia,
on the terms accorded the most favored nations,
is one 0! the stipuations OF the treaty oil peace.
NIGHT DISPATCHES.
The Probable Evacuation OF Paris
Parisians Still Emotional-Confltcts
Anticipated d-The Ratification Of
Peace-Return of Favre.
PARIS, March Q.
Fayre has gone to Versailles today to demand
the immediate evacuation OF Paris by virtue OF
the terms Of the convention.
LONDON, March 2.
A league is being formed at HaTre 10 prevent
the return OF German employees.
LoSDoS, March 5.
The French authorities are endeaYoring to
make such arrangements with the Prussians as
will hasten tile evacuation Of Paris. 1t is be.
eyct, that the Germans will leave this evening
OF tomorrow in consequence there Is great eX.
element in Paris. A crowd Of Parlsians, ob-
serving some Prusslans In the courts OF the
Louvre and Place du Caroasel, yesterday, at.
tempted to use force fortheir expulsion, but were
kent back by line of troops, and pieces Of cloth
were hung over the gate to hide the. Prussians.
Conflicts are expected if the Germans do not soon
evaeaate the city.
BORDEAUX, March g.
A dispatch from Paris on the evening OF the Cd
saws the ratification OF the treaty OF peace was
exchanged to-day, and Favre has returned from
Versailles Paris Is tranquil. The Prussians
evacuate the city tomorrow.
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.