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Show afthc (Dgta gunrtion. j'ublisheJ very WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY, JJ' the (julIC ri'ULlHHIMa COMPANY. Mott AW, Prexideut Mid ItaaimM Manager, JAM In wluua all Basinet communications sliould ho BY TELEGRAPH. Special to the Oonrs Junction by the Atlantic and - Pauitic Tolcgrapb Company. r- - a Pris- Napoleon though oner Refuses to Abdicate! Particulars of the Great " Battle of Sedan! 1 Latest News A Republic! Proclaimed in France The War to be The New French Con-tinue- d! Minis-try- ! AMERICAN. New York, Sept. 4. The Tribune says, the desperate struggles OKu, practically. Tne Germans are musters of mil France. Paris, a or an army, capital tvitLout.aiGovi-rnien- i wild with a thousand conflicting counsels, rany attempt an impracticable defence. Strushouig Juxi other points may obstinately delay their surrender, but 'be war is over. The French officer who seeks to prolong it, lends his men henceforth not to glorious battle but to France has lost her wanton butchery. leadership in Europe, and lies helpless sefore a foe whom we hope to Bee as magnanimous in triumph he has been irrestable in oi afiift. 1'be Herald of this morniagsays: The presumption bene is ttat Baxaine Between the Prussian has capitulated. army and Paris there is nothing in the shape of opposition. If France does not accept defeat, she ought, for never before did any nation sustain a series ofdveatt, so eomtjdele asd disastrous. One of her proudest armies has been deNapoleon, stroyed or made capiive. the proud F.mpereT, tie man w o would dictate to Europe, the man who is responsible for all this fearful slaughter, the man whose name thousands of widows and fatherless children sill execrate, is a prisoner ia the hands of his What a magnificent six Royal brother. weeks work 1 Can we wonder that Prussia that Germany is jubilant? Can we wonder that in spite of some useless demonstrations to the contrary France ia sitting in dust and ashes ? New York, Sept. 4. Paris specials just received say that there is nut any pvospect of a cessation of war; that all the people and soldiers in and about there, insist on carryin on t ic war: that a republic will be next week Troeliu at the head of the Government. London dispatches say that King Will-wi- n will be at once proclaimed Empe-ro- r of Germany. The entire army de raandi he should be so. The wildest excitement continues in Paris. Strasbourg et ill holds out. and a new army is now ready of two hundred and fifty thousand French, to resist the invasion of the Prussians. McMnhon is reported dying of his wound. The Orleans family has ibeeu informed that their is no hope of (heir restoration ; France must be a Republic or nothing. Palikao is reported by Paris dispatches to have resigned in consequence of the demand of the peopro-laiui- w.-i- ple. Lon Ion dispatches say advices have just been received from the Prussian army flat Napoleon will be sent to Berlin. He resolutely refuses to abdicate, except in favor of his son. The extreme- precarious state of Napoleon's health ly seems to 1e confirmed. The ceremony of laying the corner stone ofSt. Alpbonso's, a Roman Catholic church in Thompson street, was performed by Arehbishop McCloeky. There was a grand tarn-ou- t of Irish Circles and Societies; not less than jr 50,(HK) persons participated. Archbishop MeClosky, who has just returned from Rome, delivered a sermon upon the Ecumenical Council, taking strong grounds in favor of infallibility. New York, 5. Mr. Frank Osgood, owner of the yacht Maggie, has accepted the challenge of Mr. AeUbiiry. A race will consequently take place het.we.en the rival vessels about (Jet. 1st, the course will be itwenty miles te windward and back from Sandy Hookligfct hp. Therules of the Jlew York yacUt club rU be observed in the race. FOREIGN. Berlin, 3, night The following particulars of the great battle f Sedan, which ended in the capitulation of tie Frenoh army, have been received: The battle commenced on Thursday, Sept. 1st. The King with his staff occupied a commanding position on the hill above St Meoges, and had a view of all tie movements of complete the armies. Th Prussians had 240,000 troops engaged er in reserve, and the freneh 120,000. The first Bavarian were on the south of Sedan, and the second Bavarian corps on the east Mross the Meuse. On the west there ere two Prussian corps in position, Uving got there by a long forced march, o as to cut off the French retreat to to-d- ew-p- s Meiieres. The battle was conducted with tremendous vigor on both sides; the French defending their position against the peat odds with brave determination. ery foot of ground was contested for leven hours, but soon after noon, the &vy reserves brought up by the Prus-an- s materially weakened the position of the French. At three o'clock tbe Prussians kad completely surrounded Sedan, and tbe 'ortjficatious of the city were soon after "ered by the Bavarian troops. At a lurter-pas- t live p.m. the Emperor sent his letter of capitulation to King of Prussia, using the following nguage, "As I eaunot die at the head my army, I lay my sword at the feet jour Majesty." ne bring immediately ceased, and the Pru,issiau troops took possession of the Na-Ne- , city before dark. On the next morning, at seven o'clock, Napoleon left Sedan for the headquarters of the Prussian army. TMie terms of the 's capitulation of army, comprising 100,000 meu, were without conditions. Additional particulars of the battle of Sedan. A special to the New York Tribune says' : It is almost needless to say that the real Cemmander-i- n Chief of the Prussians is Vou Moltke, with the Crown Prince and.Ubert of Saxony, immediately nest in command. There were a few cannon shots fired merely to obtain their range as soon as it was light, but the real battle did not begin untill six o'clock, becoming a sharp artillery fight, at 9 o'clock, when the batteries had each gotten within an easy range, and shells began to do serious mischief. At 11.65 I he musketry fire in the valley behind Sedan, which opened about 11.12, became exceedingly lively, being one continuous rattle, only broken by Uie loud growling of the Mitrailleuses which played with deadly effect upon the Saxon and Bavarian columns. Gen. Sheridan by whose side I was standing at the time, told me he did not remember ever to have heard such a well sustained fire upon small arms. It made itself heard above the roar of the batteries at our feet. At 12 o'clock precisely a Prussian battery of six guns on the slope a'tove the broken railway bridge over the Meuse, n.ar Laviilette, had silenced two batteries of French guns at the foot of Barebill, near the village of rlomg. At 12.10, the French infantry, no longer supported by artillery, were ompelled to retire to Floing, and soon after a junction between the Saxons and Prussians, behind Sedan, was announced lo us by Gen. Von. Koon, who was eagerly peering through bis large telescope, as being safely completed. From this moment the result of die battle could no longer be doubtful. The French were completely surrounded and brought to bay. At 12.25 we were astonished to see clouds of retreating French infantry on the hill between Floing and Sedan. The Prussian battery in front at St. Menges making accurate practice with Prussian shells among the receding ranks. The whole hill for a quarter of an hour was literally covered with French men running rapidly. Less than an half an hour afterwards, 12.50, Gen. Von Koon called our attention to another French column in full retreat tothe right on the road leading from of Sed.-into the LaGarrene road. They never halted until they came to a red roofed house on the outskirts of Sedan itself. Almost at the same moment Gen. Sheridan asked me to look at thethird French d column coming up a broad road through La Garrene road, immediately above Sedan, doubtless to support e the troo. ft defending the important of the town. ravine to the north-cas- t At one o'clock the French batteries on the edge of the wood toward the ferry, and above it, opened a vigorous fire on the advancing Prussian columns of the third corps, w hose evident intention was te tt or id the hi Us west of La Garrene, and so gain the key of the position on that side. At 1.05 yet another French battery near the woods .opened on the Prussian columns, which were compelled to keep shifting their ground until ready for their final rush at the hills, in order to avoid offering too g ood a mark to the French shells. From ihe woods of Feigernse. on the north behind Tours, rises a hill doited with eottages and fruit laden orchards, And crowned by a wood. LaGarrene, runs down lo the valley between this wood and the town. Here were several French camps, their whole shelter being tents standing out clear among the dark fruit trees. In those camps one could see. throughout the day, huge masses of Even troops which were never used. during the hight of the battle they stonui We imagined they must have idle. been inexperienced Gardes Mobile, whom the French Generals dared not bring out against their enemy. The Prussians left these French camps, from them by a wooded ravine and a long bare hill, on which some of the best fighting of the day was done, and formed on the keys of the position. Its crest was covered with tbe rrus sian artillery, and the whole town of Sedan was completely at the mercy of the German guns, as tfcey were not on ly above the town, but the town was almost within musket range of them. Berlin, 3, eve. There is great jubilation throughout Germany to day, over the success of the Prussian armies. Business is entirely suspended, bells are ringing, bands playing, and general hilarity prevails over the prospects of a speedy peace. The various civic corporations of Berlin, accompanied by the children of the schools with music and flags, formed inand after parato a procession ding through the streets, marched to the Palace to congratulate the Queen. Queen Augusta stood on the Balcony of s the Palace, and acknowledged the of the happy people with smiles and bows. The statue of Frederick William was crowned with garlands, salutes in honor of the victory are being continually fired, the people are parading the streets, Binging patriotic songs, and general Wrangel is addressing a large concourse of people. Paris, Sept. 4, 8 o'clock, p. m. The following proclamation has been issued by the Council of Ministers to the French people. "A great misfortune has come npon the country. After three days of heroio struggles, sustained by the wing of Marshal McMahon against 300,000, the army at Sedan has been made prisoners. Gen. Wimpfein, who took command of the army in place of Marshal Macmahon, who is bodily wounded, has signed the capitulation. This course will not shake our courage. in a complete state of de Paris is y fense, the military forces of tne country will be organized in few days; a new army will be ready under the walls of Paris, and another army is forming on the banks of the Loire. Your patriotism, your union and energy will save France. Tbe Emperor baa been made prisoner in the struggle. The Government in accord with the public powers, will take all the measures acquired by the gavity of the events. Signed, CorNt P Palikao, Ba-lil- grass-covere- Ba-rill- d to-d- grat-ulation- In the Senate yesterday. Tbe minis- captivity, and his excited followers ter for war, said "we have learned bore him in triumph to his hotel. An through various unofficial channels, that Marshal Bazaine, failed in his recent attempt to free himself from the hostile forces which held him around Meti. His efforts were heroic. The King of Prussia could not help rendering justice to the value of your soldiers. Macmahon endeavored to reach a hand to Bazaine in the direction of the north, and was obliged te retreat; but this spectacle far from taking away our energy augments and redoubles it. Since the present cabinet has been in power it has drawn from France ell that resources could hold, and they still remain so strong that with the energy, and the help of the nation they may yet have the last word. "Let us hope that God will help us and drive the enemy from our soil." Jerome David added to the above by stating that the defences of the Capital were in the best condition, and according to competent judges, capable of resisting all efforts of the enemy. "Let us defend Paris," be said, on the walls and in the streets. In the environs of Sedan there were several days fighting with alternate success and reverses, but we contended against an enemy numerically our superiors, and in spits of the most energetic efforts, the attempts seem to have resulted in an unforiu nate reverse to our armies. It is im possible for us to witness without deep emotion so much courage and so much devotion rendered unavailable, we will bury ourselves under tbe ruins of Paris if necessary in the defence of the Capital of our nation." Paris, 5. The republio is proclaimed. Trochu, Gambette, Jules Simons, and Jules Favre form the executive. The tone of the All classes press of Paris is are exhorted to uphold the honor of France and contribute to the defense of the country, against the Prussian invasion. The Journals generally advocate submission to any sacrifice rather than . yield. The Journal Offkiei in an extra edition announced the cup tulation of Marshal Macmahon, at Sedan; forty thousand troops surrendered their arm; to the Prussians. The Journel sta es the Emperor and the Prince Imperial are domiciled at the Chateau of the Baron Chimay at Chimay. An interview has taken place between the Emperor and the King of I'russia, for the purpose of decid.ng the future residence of the Emperor. One of the German fortresses was fixed upon, prob-ably Mayence. There is so much confusion in the city, and such immense crowds about the Corps Legislat if, that it is impossible at present to gel a faithful account of the business transacted by the Deputies. It is now reported, and on good authority, that after the vote of the majority retired, the members of the gouche and the centre gauche remained, constituting a provisional government, and naming the following persons: Jules Favre, Gambetta, Jules Simon. Kera'.ry, l'icord, Pellaton and Jules Ferry. The members of the Provisional who were cited to appear and de iterate, are now smmbled at the Ho el De Ville. Henri llochefort, who has been liberated, is assisting at this meeting. M. Keratry has been appointThe people outed Prelect of police. side the building are in a state of extraFrom time to ordinary excitement. time M. Gambetta addresses them, exhorting order. It is remarked that the soldiers of all regiments, unarmed, mix among the people, shouting "Vive Republique," and saluting them from the entrances and windows of tbe barracks. At 4 p.m., the flag was lowered on the Tu.lleries. It is said that the Empress has gone. The people are rushing through the Tuilleries, placards having been' posted on various places, containing the words "Death to Thiers." Early this afternoon, the crowd met a squad of police; they shouted "Vive Re publique" ;lhose of the police who did not esponi were immediately disarmed by the people, and their swords broken. They were then allowed to go unarmed The Boulevards at this and unharmed hour are almost impassable on account of the people. The National Garde has succeeded in preserving order so far. Paris, 5, 6 p.m. The mois continue to tear down signs containing the Imperial arms, in some places they iave climbed up the highest stairs, to tear from the theatre the fcxtreme care is evinword Imperial. ced to respect (the arms of other nations. In one of the streets, a large crowd, up on the point of learing down a representation of the A merican eagle, ascertained their mistake, and shouted loudly " Vive Republique Ameritant." Un Monday, Alars nai macmanon was not wounded; he remains in health, though fatigued. The Chambers will now discuss M. JuWs Favre's motion, of Louis which the following is' tbe text : Napoleon and his dytiasty are declared to be deprived of the powers conferred The Execuupon them by the nation. tive Committee has been constituted as follows: President, Louiti Jules Trochu; members Deputies M. M. Emanuel Araeo. M. Cremieux, Jule.i Favre, Jules Ferry, Gambetta, Garnier Pages, Glaus Bscon Pellatau, Ernest Pi'card, Henri ; M. Kera-trRochefort, and Jules Simon Prefect of Police. " Th Duo D' Or leans is expected to arrive in Paris to morrow. ' Later Paris i in a state ef indes cribable enthusiasm. , The G ardes Mo irhe people bile occupy the Tribune, have forced the gates of the garden, the soldiers fraternizing with the peomanifestple. The Republican spirit is ed everywhere. The Imperial flags are being torn down from the housetops and from the front or tne snops ana puoiic buildings, and where the Imperial arms decorate the signs, they are violently removed and smashed in the streets. At the Hote. De Ville, the mob gained an entrance and poured up the stair, cases, and into the grand saloons; the portrait of the Emperor and Empress were torn from their hangings and thrown out of the windows in the street; thev were buffetted about for some time. and finally trampled beneath the feet of the crowd. t Henri Rochefort is the lion of the hour; he has been liberated from his immense erowd followed Rochefort, cheering and singing patriotic songs. The people shouted "Vive La France.,' M. Arago ha been appointed Mayor of Paris. Luxembourg, 5, night. The Germans have demanded the surrender of Montmedy. The commandant of tbe French garrison has refused to deliver up his forces in the city. : Brussels, Sept. 5. There are 14,500 French) troops prisoners in Belgium. Stuttgardt, Sept, 5. At a large meeting of citizens, held in this city, resolutions were adopted declaring in favor of South and North Germany being converted into a single Federal State with Alsace and Lorraine ; with one army, one parliament and one system. London, Sept. 5. The Emperor Napoleon, is going as The prisoner of war to toms of disorder. The rumor that Meti Orleans Princes are Magdenburg. to have reported had capitulated, and that Bazaine, with left Brussels for Paris. 120,000 men, had been captured, is toThe Emperor with his suite, compristally discredited in Paris. ing a hundred persons, together with It is reported that Macmahon will be the Imperial horses and carriages, passpermitted to return to Paris on his pa- ed through Belgium under the escort of role of honor, with a view to enlighten- Prussian Generals. The King and Eming the population, as to the real milita- peror jointly asked Belgium not to prevent the passage of the prisoners. The ry situation. Paris has been greatly agitated ever Emperor Napoleon has refused to ntgo--tia- te since the publication of the official news a peace on the ground that he ia a . London, 6 a.m. Paris remains quiet, with no symp- in the Journal Offieiel, of the surrender of Macmahon and the Emperor. The excitement, though great, has not resulted in any collisions or discord. The Boulevards are very animated; the people are firm in their determination to resist the enemy. This feeling is general. A dispatch dated Brussels, Sept 3rd, was received in this city, this a. m. It slates that 120,000 French troops with cannons and 1200 horses had crossed the Belgian Frontier and laid down their arms. Another dispatch dated Carlruhe Sept. 3, received in this city, states that on the previous day the were indundated by the rising of the river, causing great suffering and destruction of property. The magnificent Cathedral so much admired by tourists is partially destroyed. Berlin, 5. Sunday was entirely devoted to the celebrations of the great I russian victory at Sedan. At daybreak a grand salute was fired from the fortifications around the city by salvos of artillery from the barracks. The city at an early was occupied with a joyful people. At the magnificent avenue, Unterde Linden, was a crowd of people from the royal palace to Broden-burgate. The festivities exceeded any thing in the history of Berlin. The magnificent residences along the princi pie avenues of the city were covered with garlands of victory and salutes were fired. The troops of the garrison were re viewed before the royal palace by the Queen. There were present to witness the pageant, all the members of the government, the ambassadors of other nations resident at Berlin, and a con course of Prussian generals. The troops were received by divisions, aud cheered the Queen in passing. Religious services were conducted at all the churches. The Queen attended early services at the cathedral in gratitude for the victory. A brilliant assemblage of dignitaries witnessed the serThe Mendelsohn vices. choir sang The cathedral was densely hymns. crowded, and at the termination of the services, as the Queen was leaving the cathedral, an immense concourse which had gathered upcm the square, greeted her appearance with stentorian cheers. She gracefully acknowledged the salute, which was vigorously repeated. A great crowd followed her carriage to the royal i palace. The statue of Frederick William, the equestrian statue of Frederick the Great aud other figures we e covered with wreaths and garlands. Volunteer salutes were fired in the Lust Garten, and the rejoicings were continued long after nightfall. eel-le- rs Brussels, 5. Gen. Du Failly who is said to have perished on the battlefield, was shot by order of Macmahon. Paris, 3, p.m. It is impossible to reach the Corps Legislatif owing to the enormous crowds surrounding the building. It is reported that the vote on the change in the government has been carried by ayes 85, nays none. The people are wild with It is stated that excitement rushing through the streets bearing placards with the vote of the Corps Legislatif inscribed thereon. "Vive RepubLque" is heard on all sides. Regiments passing into the city are received by the populace with deafening cries of "Vive Republique," and the troops join enthusiastically. Later. Crowds are beginning to tear down the Imperial Arms from the fronts of shops. It is f ared that this may lead to serious trouble, as the Garde Nation-al- e are determined sot to permit any disorder. 1.30 p.m. This city now presents one of the most imposing popular displays ever witnessed. The Empress Eugenie having received assurances from the Prussian government that she will not be treated as a prisoner, has consented to join her husband and son, who has also surrendered with his father. The Empress is at Sedan; she will leave for Prussia as soon as ber arrangements can be perfected. Gen. Trochu will be temporally made dictator, and Paris will be defended to the last. The people say the war is not yet ended, nor will it be so long as the Prussian soldiers are within the confines of France. Berlin, Sept. 5. It is rumored that the following will he the terms of peace offered by Prussia: Nice and Savoy to be given back to Daly, which will be consolidated, with Rome as tbe Capital, and the Pope ef Rome to receive an immense income from Italy in consideration of giving up the States of the Chur b ; Prussia to receive Lorraine and Alsace to partition, between Bavaria and Baden, and Saxony, and Hesse, to be indemnified. The Queen has received tbe following dispatch from tbe Ring. "William to Augusta. Varennes, Sept. 4th. What a thrilling moment, that of my meeting He was cast down, but with Napoleon dignified in his bearing, and resigned. I gave him Wilhelmhone near Cassol as the place where he will reside. Our meeting took place in a small fort upon the western glacis. From there I rode through the ranks of our army, around Sedan. Tbe reception from the troops, thon msyest imagine ; it was indescribable. May God aid us farther!" (Signed,) Wiimam. Wur-tembu- 1 prisoner. The Prussian army has resumed tbe march upon Paris. On Saturday they were 15 miles from St. Quentin. The Emperor passed Liege on Sunday enroute to Wilhelmhone. Bordeaux, 5. In this place and in Lyons the same enthusiasm prevails as in Paris, and every sign flag and statue of the Emperor is being defaced and destroyed. Paris, 5. The following Ministry has been formed: Minister of the Interior, M. Gambetta: Minister of Foreign affairs, M. Jules Favre; Minister of Finanoe M. Terri Magne; Minister of Publio Instruction, M. Jules Simon. Minister of Justice, M. Cremieux, Minister of war Gen. Leferre; President of tbe council of State, M. Grevy; Secretary of the Provisional Government, M. Lareitugen; Mayor Gen. Trochu retains tho governorship of Paris; M. M. Valenton and Irgilbordt are appointed Civil Commissioners for the province of Alsace. The doors of the ball of the Corps Legislat if are securely locked and sealed. M. Ker-at- y made the rounds of Paris at midnight he found everything quiet. Universal joy has replaced the popular depression, the united voice of the people Is for the republic, aud a sturdy spirit is everywhere manifested to defend the city agan'iBt iuvasiou, Tbe war spirit runs high; all classes hail the republio with joy and await the opportunity of battling with the invaders who will united masses where before were se tionalism and strife. Sedan, 5. The following is tbe speech of Count Von Bismaro to the victorious soldiers in the German camp, immediately after the surrender of the Emperor Napoleon had been communicated to them. The feeling of the troops as they surrounded the carriage of the Count was one of indescribable joy and gladness: "I have done nothing to assist in obtaining the glorious success which have attended the arms of our united soldiery; I address you, and render praises to our noble King William and the able War Minister, Count Von Molike, who alone deserve the honor and glory of what has been accomplished by the surrender of Marshal Macmanon and the Emperor of the French. But wait; I had forgotten. I have done one thing; I so acted in my diplomacy that all the South German Stales have served and aided with their power in men and money; it is to them and the brave Bavarians and Wurtetn-burger- s that we owe the crowning climacteric of to day's result, Berlin, 6, evening. Official dispatches from the headquarters of Ihecombined Prussian armies slate that King William, Count Von Bismarck, the Crown Prince of Prussia and the Crown Prince of Saxony, struck camp at Sedan this afternoon and took up the march for Paris. The Bavarian corps remains at Sedan to preserve the Prussian lines and for other contingencies. The French prisoners have been sent from Sedan into Germany. Those French who refuse to sign the capitulation are to remain at Sedan as prisoners of war. Paris, 6, eve. The Journal OJficiel of the d French Republio, published this morning a proclamation by the Republican Minister. Tbe Corps Legislatif and the Senate are dissolved. Complete political amnesty is proclaimed to all those who indemnify themselves with the Republican movement A Republio has with great unanimity and enthusiasm been proclaimed at Lyons, Bordeaux and other large cities in the interior of France. Gen. Trochu has been appointed President of the Government with full military powers for the National defense. Some changes have been made in the new ministry. M. Ernest Picard, is appointed minister of finance. Magne, minister of Agriculture. The vote on the deposition of the Imperial dynasty in the Corps Legislatif, was carried by 185 out of 200 votes. Advices from Montmedy star the Prussians have begun the storming of that place. Tne garrison is resisting their vigorous attacks bravely. Berlin, 5. ' The American Generals, Sheridan and Forsyth, are guests of King William at the bead quarter of tbe Prussian army, were eyewitness of the third day's battle at Sedan, resulting in the capture of the Emperor Napoleon and the capitulation of the French army. Tbey ocoupied a prominent position near the King and his suite commanding a splendid view of tne valley of the Meuse, in the neigh borhood or bedim. Gen. Sheridan complimented Count Von Bismark on the brilliant mancuvres enacted by the Prussian troops ; he said be could only compare the surrender of isapolecn to that or Gen. Lee at Apomat tox. Gens. Sheridan and Forsyth ao company the King on his march to Paris, both enjoying good health and are in splendid spirits. i London, 5. The Standard of this morning says: "We learn from reliable sources that England in conjunction with France, as soon as a stable Government is formed in the latter country, intends declaring war upon China for satisfaction for the massacre of English and French citizens at lientsin demanding guarantees from tbe Emperor of China for the security of be newly-creale- - English and French subjects in that country In the future. The Prince Paris, u. Joinville ansl (he Dire de Palao have left for this oily to offer their services to the Republic. Brussels. . Sedan was partially burned. Kapo-leo- n wilV be eondueted to Cassell. Mo Mahon surrendered with 8,000 and not with 85,000 m first reported. Failly was shot by hi men. There is no more of McMabon'a army. It was 80,000 strong when it began tbe fight and ha been aoattered everywhere. . The Journal Offieiel de la Rejublique publishes- the following proclamation: "Citizen ef Paris: The Republic is proclaimed. A government ka been appointed by acclamation. It is composed ef the following citizens i Emanuel Arago, Cremieux, Jules Favre, Jules Ferry, Gambetta, Garnier Pages, Pellatau, Pieard, Rochefort, and Jules Simon, representatives of Paris. Gen. Trociui is entrusted with full military powers for the national defence. He has been called te the presidency of th govesneieul, whk'h is before all a govatawient for national defence. He sat formed a ministry as follows: Gen. La Flo, minister of war; Admiral Feuriohon, minister of marine Emanuel Cremieux, miniater of justice; Ernest Picard, minister of finaucet Jules Simon, minister of publio instruction and worship; Barian, minister of publio works; Mageatim, tainister, of agriculture amd commerce. The minister of the presidoccy of tW council of state is supreme. M. Steenacker is appointed director of telegraphs. I be government of national defence decrees that the corps leaislatif be dis solved and the senate abolished. Full amnesty is accorded for all political crimes and offences against the press laws committed since Dee. 34, loOl, to Dec. 3d, 1870. All the condemned still detained, whether by judgment of Cor rectional tribunals or councils of war. shall be immediately set at liberty." lndianopolis, G. The entries at tbe state Fair yesterday exceeded 1,000 in number. Man- of the fastest horses of tbe country were present. The Pullman, lndianopolis and. St. Louis sleeping car Co's., have effeo-te- d consolidation. Columbus, 0., 6. Charges have been preferred against Judges Green & Olds, by tbe prosecuting Attorney w hich if true will render them liable to punishment. London, C. Tkionville, Meti and Strasbourg have been surrendered and Gen. Ulrich the commandant of Strasbourg has since committed suicide. The Prince Imperial reported to have arrived in London. A Bavarian Corps, under VonDerLona Rathsamusen has left Sedan, which i now held by the Prussian Prinoea. Count Bismark telegraphs to London as follows; "Verdun, 8. "I have spoken with the Emperor Ne- poleon about peace, but be answered that as a prisoner he has no power, and that all depends on the Regency, at Paris. Thus the capture of tbe Emperor has no influence on the continuation ....... of the war." The bombardment of Strasbourg has been suspended. Tbe correspondent ef the New York Tribune writing from Florence Aug. 80. says; In last night' e, De Calia publishes a circular notifying all tenants that tbe Ministerial Council has decided to transfer the Government to Rome before the end of Sept. The Government by this announcement intend tbe exoneration of itself from claims to indemnity. The news cam upon the citizens of Florence like a thunderbolt. Tke genuineness of the notice is doubted but it is affirmed, and the policy explains the presence of the army on the frontier, and why Prince NJ polcon postponed his announced depar-ur- e. There a panio among the property holders of Florence, and the municipality and many prospected work have been suddenly abandoned. Tbe Tribune' e correspondent had an interview with Jlismarck at tbe King's bead quarter on tbe 2nd instant, and in; response to bis inquiry, what were likely to be the conditions of peace demanded by the King of Prussia's government, tbe Count replied, "There, are three way ef (topping an attack on the Rhine provinoes. First, we might make Alsace and Lorain a neutral State, like Luxembourg or Belgium, ex lending from the former country te Switzerland, and separating France and Prussia by neutral states; but I confess it appear to tne that the of the existing small neutrality states is already so difficult to protoct, and is at every moment capable of so many and so much dangerous complication, that I do not think it would be worth while to make any more neutral states with new duties and dangers. Secondly, We might annex Alsace and Lorraine and hold them as conquered territory; but 1 am sure that this would not be looked on favorably by the majority of my German fellow countrymen. We are anxious to complete our unity, but we do not want any people among es wbo are unwilling member of the German nation. That the Alsnceaus would be the xeott disloyal eubjeots of the King of Prussia In spite of the great majority of them speaking tbe German language and being of Teutonic oriThirdgin, there oin be no doubt. There remains to us. then, ly: the third course, to take Meti and This is Strasbourg and keep them. what we shall do. Strasbourg, particularly, is absolutely needful for the of South Germany, which at the mercv of the Prench army. So long as France possesses Strasbourg, there is nothing to stop a Frenoh invading army. Now it would be very unfair if we were to leave our South Ger. man brethren unprotected after they have fonght so bravely and well by imr side In this campaign. Then again, by we could always holding Strasbourg, prevent any movement on the Rhine. We should be able not only te march an army by the Valley of Maen on Paris, but to take a French army marching en Mayence or Coblenti in the flank and rear. So we have besieged Strasheorg vigorously, and when we have got the old German town back again, we-- snull v - Gibraltar of it." d 6-- - , - , Go-tett- ' pro-lecti- on |