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VOLUME X.-NUMBER 1465. CHARLESTON, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER I, 1870. S?X DOLLARS A YKAH. MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES. FAMINE TO CONQUER. A PROPOSITION TO S UR RENDER STRASBOURG REJECTED RT PRUSSIA. THE MARSEILLAISE NEWSPAPER DE? STROYED BY A MOB. PARIS NOT TO BE BOMBARDED. THE RF, PUBLIC RECOGNIZED BY SWITZERLAND. CITIZENS ADVISED TO LEAVE PARIS. t'* UNPLEASANT RELATIONS BETWEEN PRCSSIA AND ENGLAND. Prussian Report?. NEW YORK, September 9. A special telegram to the Herald from Carls? ruhe, on the 8th, says that a flag of truce lett Strasbourg yesterday, carrying a proposition of surender from General Ulric. He proposed a ces? sation of hostilities; thal two thousand French? men should remain in the citadel, which should remain in possession of France, the garrison of which should be pledged not to fire a gun nor to take any part in the present war; that the remainder of the garrison should be re? leased, the officers to bear ih?>ir side arms, and that the Prussians should hold the city. The proposition was rejected, and uncondi? tional surrender demanded. Ulric then asked permission for the civilians to depart, which was refused, except as re? garded the women and children. Medicine has been allowed the French command. The garrison has been given forty-eight hours to consider the proposition for an unconditional surrender. French Reports. PARIS, September 9. The office of the Marsellalse newspaper has been attacked by the people on account of General Clusert's reactionary article which appeared yesterday. The forms were broken ana all of the papers burned. This action of the people is doubtless due to Rochefort's de? nunciation ol the course ol' the paper. . This proves his Influence with the people. The journals this morning warmly praise his patri? otism, and his earnest desire to maintain order. Two hundred Kabyles arrived here yester? day from Algeria, preceding a large force which ls expected to-day. Sixteen hundred Gardes Mobile arrived yesterday from the provinces. By this evening lt ls expected that this force in the city will number one hundred thousand. The Journals ol to-day again refer feelingly to the Princess Clothilde, who before leaving Paris distributed to her poor, sums represent? ing the aggregate of the yearly alms which she was accustomed to give them. The moats around Paris have been Ailed. The prefect of the police advises all who de? sire to leave the city to do BO Immediately. The Si?cle says that lt is assured from the best of sources that, in answer .to the repre? sentations of the inhumanity ol bombarding Paris, the King of Prussia said he would not have recourse to such extremity. He would take the place by the aid of famine. As it is evident that at least 900,000 troops will be needed to entirely surround the city, thc Si?cle concludes that all Prussian reserves will be summoned for the siege. It says that this is the reason for the creation of seventy six ijew squadrons of cavalry, and adds that it is time that France also organized her cav? alry. Switzerland recognizes the Republic of France. It ls reported in diplomatic circles that Eng? land does uot push intervention, owing to un? pleasant relations between the Cabinets of Berlin and London. TROYES, September 9. The Prussians passed Vilry le Francaise yesterday. Their scouts made enormous re? quisitions on the surrounding country. Spain Wants to Aid France with Arms. MADRID, September 9. Great manifestations of sympathy tor the French took place yesterday. Twenty thous? and persons formed a procession, wita ban? ners bearing Inscriptions flatter' n? to France, and the bands played the ' . riillalse." There was no disorder. At a subsequent mass ireeting, Costellaro said thai "the conscience of humanity breathes again at witness? ing the punishment of the Empire, and the triumph of the Republic. The Spanish people, delivered from their King, were ruled by universal suffrage, and would soon Join the great political movement to form the United States of Europe. To-day give France your sympathy, awaking the moment when you may aid her with arms." [Enthusiastic shouts of approval.]_ REPORT OE MINISTER WASHBURN!!. WASHINGTON, September ?. Minister Washburne has forwarded dis? patches to President Grant, announcing that he has obeyed his instructions, and communicated with the officers ol the Re? public, and states that when he presented the congratulations of the President, there was the wildest enthusiasm. HOLD AND BO*D MARKET. NEW YORK, September 9-Evening. Freights-cotton by steam 14; wheat by steam 8?. Capital freely offered, and the in? creased ease in money is due to the operations of the Teasury Department at this point. Gold opened weak at I3j, but during the even? ing was stronger. Sixty-twos 12j; sixty-fours 11?; sixty-fives HI; new 10J; seventies 10;; eights 104; forties 5?. Teuuessees C2; new 60. Virginias 66l; new 60. Louisianas 70; new 65; Levees 72; eights 86. Alabamas 100; fives 70. Georgias 82; Eevens 90. North Carolinas 50$; new 29. South Carolinas 80; new 69. ADDITIONAL DI*PATCHE8. GREAT EVENTS FORE8HADOWBD. BERLIN, September 7. Provincial correspondence Bays : Great events may be expected whose consequences will be of the highest moment. The revolu? tionist Paris rendere mediation obligatory. Delbr?ck, the president of the Federal Chan? cery, has summoned the King of Prussia to Berlin. PROTEST AGAINST TUE INVASION. PARIS, September 7. A circular has been Issued by Jules Favre, which, contains the following points: "The policy of France is peace, leaving Germany the master of her own destinies. The King of Prussia had said that he made war against the dynasty, and not against France; yet the dy? nasty had gone, and France is free; yet is inls Impious war continued. Will the King face this responsibility before the world, and before hietorv ? France yields not one foot of soil, not a stone of a fortress. A shameless peace means extermination of our cause and that of Europe. We are undismayed. The army is resolute and provided. Three hundred thous? and combatants can hold Paris to the last. They can hold the city for three months and conquer. If crushed, France will rise and avenge it. Let Europe know that the minis? try have no other aim or ambition than peace, but war proving inevitable, we will continue the struggle, confident of the triumph of Jus? tice." THE PRINCE IMPERIAL IN ENGLAND. LONDON, September 7. The journey of the Prince Imperial was strictly private. Commander Dupois, his gov? ernor, prohibits all conversation and denies introductions, on the ground that extreme quiet ls necessary for the health of the prison? er after the exciting events he has passed through during the last few weeks. The Prince looks careworn, but apparently In goyd health. At 6 o'clock last night, after dining, he walked for an hour on the esplanade with his governor. He remained some time at Hastings. One of his suite states that, upon his arrival at Dover, the Prince received a letter from the Empress, in which she an? nounces her immediate intended departure from Paris. She states with much feeling that her first duty will be to visit her husband. When that duty ls discharged, she will Join ber son. TERMS OF PEACE. It is announced to-day that Bismarck has de? clared that Germany do not want Alsace and Lorraine-only the destruction ot the lortlficn tions at Strasbourg and on the French Rhine lrontier, a small war.indemnity, and a reduc? tion of the French army. It is reported that Favre ls prepared to offer the abolition of all standing armies on both sides of the Rhine, ex? cept for garrison purposes. HOW PARIS WILL BE ATTACKED. The Prussian plan of attack on Paris is this: Advance by Melurs and Fontainebleau to Ver? sailles, while the army now advancing from Laon pushes on to St. Denis. This latter force will make an attack on Montmartre, but the main attack will be on the other side, the enemy occupying Versailles and advancing by the road to Mendon, and thence by the Park d'Issay to the heights of Clamarl. They will then throw up earthworks and plant batteries against Fort d'Issay, and open fire on the van? guard. MISCELLANEOUS. In certain parts ol the city the pavements are to be taken up to lessen the effects of the bombs. Even the ultra Republican journals testify their respect for the Princess Clothilde. The Princess Mathilde has been released by order of M. Keratry. Some objects which the Empress left in the Tuileries in the haste of her departure have been forwarded to her. Official documents from German authorities at Sedan state that the Emperor was under the fire of the Prussian guns for severn! hours. The Biege of Metz goes on without decided visible effect upon the besieged. It -is con? ducted by Gen. Von Mertens. The Journals notice an order of the King of Prussia to his troops to take with them all able-bodied men in the departments they pass through. The English government has offered no terms ol settlement, but through Lord Lyons and Lord Loftus il has assured both govern? ments of its anxiety at any moment to act as a common friend. A G BAUD FAILURE. The Lights of tlie Ring Terribly Cha? grined. [SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE NEWS.] COLUMBIA, September 9. Tho great Radical meeting, advertised to tako place here to-day, was a complete failure. There were not twenty-five persons present, excluding the members of the brass band. The meeting adjourned without any of the numer? ous speakers making a speech. Ransier, Scott, Worthington, Nash and Whittemore, are ter ] ibly chagrined at the failure. All of the above persoua with the exseption of Scott wore to have spokes. * SHIPWRECK-TERRIBLE LOSS OF LIFE. SAN FRANCISCO, September 8. The steamship Taurangi collided with a coal ketch near Orkland, New Zealand, and both foundered. Eighteen lives were lost. LONDON, September 9. The English ircn pla'eJ steamer Captaino <vas lost of Finneslere, France, and all aboard, five hundred souls tn all, perished. GALE OFF BERMUDA. FORTRESS MONROE, September 9. The bark Virginia Dare, from Callao, reports a heavy gale off Bermuda on the 31st ultimo. She lost her sails, stove in her bulwarks, and sustained other damages. The captain was knocked down by a heavy sea, and had his arm broken. The carpener, Charles Toole, was washed overboard. PRESIDENT GRANTA PRENC H SYM? PATHIZER. NEW YORK, September 9. A Washington special to the New York Tri? bune says that the President is now openly and avowedly in favor of the maintenance of the French Republic. To-day, be said he had hastened to give the Republic our moral sup? port, and he hoped before the week wa9 out she would need nothing more. He thought the Prussian King might be Induced to etop fighting. _ THE REFORM CENTRAL CLCB.-At a meeting held last night the following named gentlemen were elected as the executive committee : T. Street, George H. Walter, F. W. Wagener, W. Ingliss, Jr., Henry Gourdin, Elias Garden, W. T. Burge, Robert Hunter, S. Y. Tupper, E. L. Roach, B. W. McTureous, E. H. Frost, J. T. Dill, Richard Holloway, Wm. G. Rout, John F. O'Neill, Garrett Byrnes, F. J. Pelzer, Alva Gage. George Shrewsbury, R. E. Dereel. * SALES-DAY IN GREENVILLE.-The Enterprise says: The following are th? sales ot Sheriff Vickers, on Monday last: Tract of land of estate of Isaac Bierfield, deceased, 95 acres, puxchasod by Mrs. Bierfield for $60. Tract cf land o? estar; Micajab Smith, de? ceased 19J acres, purchased by M. E. Smith for $1120 Jractoflanl of estate of Sarah Burna,'le ceased, J10 acres, purchased by E. Burua for S675. ?Met of land of estate of James C Jenkin? son, deceased. 82 acres, purchased by Oliver Smith tor $300. Two fjrey stallions, property of Dr. C. B. Stone, pnrch i8ed bv L >7e and i 'arsou for $80. Tract oi land ol Jaans N. Tavior, 18 acres, purchased bv L. M. lav lor for $230. Tract ot land of Wm. V. Tnoinas 240 acres, purchased by Wm. Hughes fer $300. Tract of land of Dr. Al G. Berry, 209 acres, purchased by Dr. Jam -si BstriMn tor $800. -The Jewish Times asseria that there is no specific "Jewish oath." It declares that ac? cording to the Jewish law a simple affirmation is equivalent^ an oath, and that every good Jewleels bound, by his conscience and reli? gion, to observe such an oath. "There ls," lt adds, "no religious position in which a Jew is to take an oath." PARIS BESIEGED. A TENDER OF MEDIATION BY THE UNITED STATES. FAVRE DECLINES THE SERVICES OF THE ORLEANS PRINCES. AUSTRIA AGAIN ARMING. RUSSIA WILL WITHDRAW HER PROPO? SAL FOR A CONFERENCE. PERFECTION OF THE PARIS DE FENCES. STRASBOURG STILL HOLDS OUT. GARIBALDI'S SERVICES TENDERED TO FRANCE. The Orleans Princes Snnhbed. PARIS, September 9. "5 Jules Favre has declined the services of the Orleans Princes, and begged them to quit Paris for lear of complications. More Efforts for Pettce. PARIS, September 9. It ls again reported that the diplomats In Paris have gone lonvard to King William's headquarters lu the Interest of peace. The Siege of Strasbourg-The Defenee of Paris. LONDON, September 9. The Prussian works around Strasbourg are nearly completed, but General Ulrich persists lo holdiog the place. The river 111 lias been diverted into the trenches. The correspondent of the Standard writes from Paris that an English engineer now there affirms that the Paris defences are absolutely perfect. Paris is filled with the Garde Mobile bearing French and American flags. Minister Washburne was the recipient of a compli? mentary popular demonstration last evening There have been several demonstrations at Madrid In favor of the establishment of the United States of Europe. . The Post this morniDg counsels the Prus? sians to stop and to make proposals for peace, by which Prussia shall be reimbursed for the expanses of the war, bnt which shall leave no hate rankling In the breast of France. Other? wise, the Post hopes that the French will hold out to the last. McMahon not Dead. PARIS, September 9. The papers refer obscurely and mysteriously toa new engine of a murderous character, de? signed for the defence of the city. It is repeated that McMahon is still alive. His wound is not necessarily mortal. The Prussian Advance. PARIS, September 9. The neighborhood of Solssons is still the westernmost point at which the Prussians have yet been seen. There is a great scarcity of printing paper | in Paris. The authorities at Berlin are confident that i Russia will withdraw her proposition for peace conference, in view of the persistence of Prussia. It is reported that owing to the declaration of the French Republic, Austria ls again arm? ing. Madame George Sand has saluted the new regime. Demonstrations at Marseilles. MARSEILLES, September 9. Many members of the former police have been arrested as spies. A baud of women employed in the tobacco factories paraded the streets this morning, singing the Marseillaise. The authorities arc taking measures to pre? vent disorder. English Reports. LONDON, September 9. The report that the action of the diplomats at Paris favored peace is emphatically denied. Diplomatic notes of the most decided char? acter have been sent from the English to the Russian Cabinets, suggesting terras most likely to l>: acceptable to both parties. The notes claim that the present moment ls opportune, an 1 would avoid Irritation which would attach to any negotiations made after the bombard? ment of Paris. Queen Victoria addressed a note to the Princess Augusta, beseeching her to use her influence to bring about this consummation. Rochefort'a letter denouncing Ute violence at Marselllo i had a good effect upon the work? men, who consider him their particular repre? sentative. They arree with lum Hut tills is no time to create difficulties. Only the women and children are allowed to leave Strasbourg. The Prussian batteries Are into the town Incessantly, but apparently with no result. A practicable breach is impossible under a fortnight. French Reports. PAU?, September 9. The instruments at the Observatory have been moved to a place ol safety. Trocha has issued a proclamation ordering the Garde Mobile to their posts. The defence of the ramparts have been entrusted to them. Garibaldi has offered his services to France. Miny thousand Gardes Mobile arrived to? day from Maine and Normandy. They are 6trong and hardy men. Ddaree has issued a call convoking the Elec? toral College on the 10th of October next, to choose members for the National Assembly, in accordance with the law of 1849. Favre?s reply to Minister Washburne's letter of recoguitton is published. He considers it a happy augury that the first recognition comes from the United States, whose constitution Is founded upon independence and civil virtue. NEW YORK, September 9. Special telegrams from Paris state tuat the Prussians are advancing rapidly upon the city. Their cavalry are within icu miles of the forti? fications. They have cut the northern railway. The main Prussian army is thirty miles dis? tant. PARIS, September 9. Last night Washburne, in his address to the serenaders, said that lu his communication, to which Buch kind reference had been made, he had only made kaown the sentiments of the President and of the people of the United States, who take the profoundest interest in the great movement just inaugurated, and most fervently desire the success, happiness and prosperity ol the French people. Exist? ing themselves under a republican govern? ment, they know how to appreciate ito bene? fits. With warm hearts and language, they congratulate their lormer ally on the aecom pllshment.of a pacific revolution-a revolution free from blood, and claiming the sympathy ot all lovers of true liberty. Russian Reports. ST. PETERSBURG, September 9. The semi-official Journal says, in speaking of \ Favres's address, that "France carries patriot? ism too far if lt carries on a war of extermina? tion, rather than yield up forts and soil no longer valuable, which Prussia will naturally exact to secure Its noble victories. It is diffl. cult to appreciate the language of Favre, when he asserts that the cause of France against Prussia is the cause ol justice and right." Prussian Report*. BERLIN*, Septembor 9. After the nattle of Gravelotte a conlerence of the med? bera of the North German Confede? ration decided that the Provinces of Alsace and Lorraine should be annexed to Germany, and not to Prussia. The United States Refuses to Unite with the other Power? for Media? tion. WASHINGTON, September 9. The Cabinet to-day considered the proposi? tion of Joining the European powers in order to procure peace between Franoe and Prussia, but came to the conclusion to Bend a telegram to our Minister at Berlin, which has been done, to the effect that this government cannot act in connection with other nations; but if its good offices shall be required, lt will be happy to lend them to bring peace to the two great powers with whom we have traditional friend? ship._ THE GREAT CAPITULATION. Detalla of the Surrender-Interview Between Napoleon and Bismarck The Terms Agreed Upon. LONDON, Tuesday, September 6. A special correspondent of the New York Tribune brings from Sedan the following de? tailed account of the .capitulation and inter? views between the Emperor, King and Count Bismarck: A DISTINGUISHED MORNING VISITOR. HEADQUARTERS, DOUCUERT, NEAR SEDAN, September 3. [ Yesterday morning quite early a carriage containing lour French officers drove out irom Sedan, and came Into the German lines. The carriage was accompanied by three officers on horsebaok, but had no other escort, and when lt had arrived among the Germans, one of the occupants put his head out and asked them In their own language where was Count Bismarck; he most see him at once. The Ger? mans said that Douchery was the most likely spot in which lo find the Count, though no one knew exactly his whereabouts. "Forward, then, to Douchery." The carriage dashed away, and many a curions glance was cast alter lt. That short drive waa afterwards known to be a great historic event. Count Bismarck may live all the years that a courte? ous Arab could wish him and never have such another visitor in the early morning. NAPOLEON AND UISMAROK'S INTERVIEW. They met at a small house outside tho town, on the left bank of the Meuss in a house where, oddly enough, the inmates, being from Luxembourg, spoke both French and German. On his first arrival the Emperor went Inside. But lt was thought that they could sit more comfortably In the open air. It was a delight? fully flue, fresh morning. So chairs were placed tor them, and they Bat talking for a , couple of hours. The Emperor wore the un-, j dress uniform of a general, with but ono deco? ration on hts breast, and with the usual kepi (soldier's oap) of the French service. Count Bismarck was in his white cuirassier's undress unllorm, with a fiat cap and long boots. Ii you picture them sitting outside the small house, with the staff officers present lying on the patch o? grass not far off, and the tall pop? lar trees flanking the chaus?e as far as lt can be seen, you will realize this striking episode. NAPOLEON BOES NOT SURRENDER FRANCE. Napoleon appeared in better health than last year, but anxious, and careworn. He asked* to see King William, and said ne placed himself at his Majesty's disposition. As to poli litics, he avoided all show of dealing In any, while a prisoner, with the fate of France. He surrendered with his army, but could not yield one jot politically on behalf of the French Seople, or of the government of the Empress egent. BISMARCK WANTS COMPLETE SURRENDER. Count Bismarck, in his turn, placed before Napoleon the fact that this surrender of Sedan must be complete-I had well nigh said must be unconditional, but that would be going too far. It must be a complete surrender, be? cause the French were not in a position to ask better terms. The Emperor much desired to see King William before the articles of capitulation were signed. This, however, the K ng had thoughL It better both for himself and his Illus? trious prisoner to refuse. They could not so well arrange a hard bargain as could their ministers and generals. In everything personal the King was resolved to reat the Emperor willi consideration; but as to the question of tlie terras to be granted, that was another matter. NAPOLEON SEEKS A RETIRED CHATEAU. When Napoleon and Bismarck had chatted for a ll ult: while, mostly of indifferent things, this long-to-be-remembered interview beside the Meuse was brought to an end. The Count went to prepare his own quarters in Douchery for the Emperor's reception, but lt was after? ward decided that a snug chateau near Frenols would be more convenient, as Napoleon wish? ed to be as little seen by people as possible. Thither he was then escorted by a detachment ol the First Prussian cuirassiers, and there he remained while Generals De Wlmpffcn and Von Moltke discussed the terms of the sur? render of Sedan. There was a hard bargain to drive, but proportionate power of driv? ing lt. GERMAN PRECAUTIONS. Not an inch of their past gains had been, neglected by the Germans. Masses of infan-i try were posted on every line of approach to the town. Guns were still pointed against the French, and a numerous body of cavalry was readv to sweep down upon any stragglers who should perchance get through in the confusion of a sortie. The King had declared that he should reopen fire if the capitulation was not signed by noon of the 2d instant. It was altogether a desper? ate case; a thorough checkmate of a fine but disheartened army. DeWlmpffen was con? vinced of this when Von Moltke pointed out io him how carefully he had prepared his plans. Sadly and reluctantly the French gen? eral agreed to sign as the only thing to be none. THE CONDITIONS. The whole army, including the Emperor, were to be considered prisoners of war. There was indeed a clause by which the officers were io be at liberty to return home on their writ? ten promise nut. to servo against Prussia or her ames oaring the present contest, but thev were to take their men Bafely into German"1 ana hand ihem over to Germany. Aron horses, artillery and war materials of all kinds were lo be given up. The Town of Sedan was to be thrown open to the Germans, and the French soldiers were to be taken om to the meadows on Hie head of Hie Meuse, betwenri Douchery and Sedan, and there encamued till their departure Tor Germany could be conve nlently arranged. De Wimpffcn spoke bitterly of having hnr ried back from Africa only to And sucha task ns this devolved upon him. It was indeed an ill-omened Journey to Join a force which ne found outnumbered and defeated, one ml"ht almost say, before the bartle begun, aud to "as? sist in an act to surrender that would be L> his eternal regret. THE KING VISITS THE EEPEROR. King William made a visit to the captive Emperor In the chateau of Frenols yesterday afternoon. Napoleon remained perfectly calm. In the beginning of the visit he received his guest ot lftiT and his conqueror of to-day with grave politeness, spoke with him fur a few moments !in an outer room, and then with? drew with the King into another room, where no one followed them. The Crown Prince stepped to the door and closed lt, and the French and German officers present remained some little time walting before Napoleon and the King returned. What they had said to each other may have concerned the status ol the captive Emperor. Certain it is that Napo ??n SSL"**' affected .by the courtesy of King William, and that he expressed to the Crown Prince In warm terms his sense of the generous manner in which he had been treated. THE BOMB OF THE CAPTIVE. To-day, September 3, the Emperor has Btarted for Alx-La-Chapelle, on his way to his future residence in Germany. He ls to be lodged during his detention in the palace of Wilhelmh?he, in Cassel, a palace where once his uncle, King Jerome of Westphalia, lived and which was then called Napoleon's H?he The Emperor desired to pass as little as might be through French territory, and to travel very quietly. His personal, baggage, his ser? vants, and his handsomely appointed carriages have been allowed to accompany him, with, I believe, a few French officers of his house? hold. General Boyer, of the Prussian army, and Prince Synar, late Prussian Secretary of Embassy In Paris, have been attached to him as aides-de-camp.1 The muddy streets of Douchery, with their crowds of soldiers and teamsters, ol wagons and led horses, were cleared for a few minutes this morning, between nine and half-past nine o'clock, so that a train ol carriages might pass at a trot, and take the northern road around the great bend of the river. The people stared with Idle wondering. "Who could it be?" Another general per? haps." Alas ! how many generals there are In the world, and how many hungry sol? diers. These people would all Join the Peace Society to-morrow, If they gave effect to their ieelings. "Another general-no ! Tis he him? self !" they cry, as they catch sight of the Imperial liveries and of the man in that fore? most carriage, lt ls he, himself. Pale, anxious-looking, with his face firm set, but with no overwhelming depression upon lt. He glances from the carriage-windows, and bows In return to the stranger at the cor? ner of the street, who has raised his hat to the fallen Emperor. There are few who raise their hats, but they are horribly afraid ot the German soldier in these parts, and think themselves as brave as the old Highlander be? neath Monleoses scaffold if they took much notice of Napoleon. Then, too, I Judge by their muttered remarks that the greater part of them are decidedly anti-Imperialists now, whatever they may have been before the war. Tile prisoners are even stronger in their lan? guage. They have been ruined by Imbeciles; they have been betrayed; their generals ought to bc shot. THE EMPEROR SAVED BT PRUSSIANS FROM TUE FRENCH. The Emperor found his position so critical in Sedan after the armistice became known that he was glad to come over and surrender himself. He corK control the storm while I the mr.n were to fight and die for him, but when 'it came to all being prisoners together, they were somewhat dangerous In their mood. I hear that this same angry, despairing aston? ishment at what lias happened makes lt hard work to manage the 80,000 prisoners or more who have been taken first and last about Se? dan. There was actual danger of bloodshed this morning when the prisoners began to move out ol the town. Happily the officers in command showed admirable tact and firmness. The French kept their old authority by not straining the cord too tight, the Germans by not showing themselves too much on th? scene. Sedan Is presenting the wildest scene of con? fusion which you can imagine. Narrow streets deep in mod, (for we have had heavy rain to? day;) the sc ldiers half drunk with the stores of I liquor; tb? houses half burned, and dead bodies lying everywhere. There are thousands ol wounded men to be cured lor. Marshal McMahon was severely Injured at the begin? ning of the battle, but his life ls not In danger. The loas among the French In superior officers has oeen something dreadful. You ask. what Is to be our next move ? I answer to Paris-BO say the men, so says the whole voice of public rumor and public opinion in the German armies. To Paris, unless the French will yield up Strasbourg and Metz, and pay war expenses. Count Bismarck would be content with less, but the German people Insist on hard terms, and the German people must be obeyed. "To Paris," then, ls the cry, and with their accus? tomed energy, the muddy, travel-stained le? gions of King William are off, and away on the road to the French capital. DISASTROUS FIRE IN YORKY HIE. [From the Yorkville Enqulrer.j On Wednesday morning our town was visited by the most disastrous fire in its history. About 2 o'cock in the moraine, the residence of Dr. J. B. Allison was discovered to be on fire. Tho fire was undoubtedly accidenial. The alarm was soon given, and our citizens turned out generally to fight the fl unes. As tunal on such occasions, our engines would not work right, and they were fur.her impeded by a want of water. The flames soon spread on both sides of the buming bouse, but wero at length stopped on the north side by encounter? ing the brick atore of Carroll. Clark & Cn., where a determined effort checked the fire. Fortunately a gentle wind was blowing from the nest, or Rawlinson's Hotel, on tho opposite i side of the street would have been burnt, and perhaps the wholo block on tb it aide. Tho wind gradually shitted to the north, blowing directly alone a block of frame buildings south of the fire. Bv the utmost exertion tue flames wore checked jus! before reaching the law of fice of Beatty & Bell. Tho buildings burnod were Dr. J. B. Alli son's residence, J. U. Zurcber's residence and cDiiIectionary store, H. Kaller & Co'a. shoe shop, Jumoe Jeffrey'* residence nod store, la.v office of \Villiama & Williams, Dr. H. G. Jack? son's office aud G. H. O'Leary's saddlery and harness shop. The law office or Beatty & Bell and the tailor shop of J. J. Evans were dam? aged by the tearing down of part of the build? ing. The building containing the offices and an dd I erv shop belonged to the estate of George W. Williams, deceased. The loss by the Are is estimated to be at least $20.000. No insur? ance. , Nothing but the energetic conduct of our cit? izens saved tbe town from a muco more disas? trous conflagration. Wai to and colored vied with each other in the emergency, and we bear ou all sides the praise of the colored men for their enthusiastic and persevering efforts to save the property of their fellow-ciOzans. The cadets of the King's Mountain Military School won golden opinions from all present,' for tbe manner in which they rendered their valuable aid. MOVEMENTS OF TUE FR ES ID EN T- - APE OINTMENTS. WASHINGTON, September 0. The President and Ministers Joaquin Goday, from Chili, and Santiago Perez, from Colom? bia, had an interview to-day, when the usual speeches were exchanged. Seiden N. Clark, of Illinois, has been ap? pointed agent for the Chippewa Indians In Mississippi, and Erastus D. Kramer is minister to Denmark. The President remains absent until October. The Tehuantepec and Nicaragua Ship Canal Survey fleet, under Captain Shufeldt, consist? ing of the steamer Kansas, the tug Mayflower, and a steam launch, Bails early In October. Commodore Tnomas A. Jenkins lias been made rear admiral; Captain J. R. Mullany, commodore ; Commodore Edward Simpson, captain, and Lieutenant-Commander Lacy Fitch, commander. THE CABINET AND MEDIATION. WASHINGTON, September 9. The Cabinet was in session to-day. Two foreign ministers were presented to Secretary Fish. Secretaries Cox, Robeson and Fish only were present The other departments of the government were represented by subordi? nates. It is rumored that the Cabinet will tender the mediation of the United States Government in the Interests of peace. THE NEW WATERLOO. THE FRENCH ACCOUNT OF THE BAT TLEOF SEDAN. The Battles Previous to the Surrender Splendid Artillery Service of the Prus? sians-Bravery of the Emperor Under Fire-A Desperate Sortie hy General WlmpiYen-Graphic Description of the Terrible Scenes in Sedan. The correspondent of the New York Tribune at McMahon's headquarters, a French officer, who witnessed the battle of Sedan from the French side, and was shut up in Sedan with the French army, having been released, sends the following account, dated Sedan, Septem? ber 3 : THE EVENTS OF AUGUST 31. I pass over all that happened since I wrote you ir om Mezferes, to come nt once to the events of August 31 and September 1-the lat? ter the EOddeBt day the French arms have ever witnessed. Early In the morning of the 31st, orders were given to bring into Sedan ali the wagon trains and oxen which had been lett outside the glacis. By this time the streets were bldcked up by troops of every kind which bad entered the town during the night. I tried to ride down to the Porte de Paris, where the train was stationed to carry the or? ders. I was obliged to get off my horse and make my way as best I could betwen the horses and caissons, which choked up every street and square of the town. As I reached the Porte de Paris, I met the wagon train en? tering as fast as possible, followed closely by the rushing oxen and intermingled with the weeping and terror-stricken peasantry of the neighborhood flying into the town for protec? tion. They little knew that it was the worst piace they could have chosen. The gates on that side were Immediately afterward closed, while the troops slowly flied out through the opposite gate townrd Donzy, where all McMa? hon's forces were posted, expecting to be again attacked by the Prussians, who had closely followed up the French army. POSITIONS OF THE CONTENDING FORCES. About 10 o'clock that morning cannonading was heard six or seven miles away, toward the village of Bazelle. I went up on the rampart overlooking the country In that direction. Thence I could see the Prussian position, and with my field-glass could watch the firing; but I could not see the French lines, which were hid irom me by trees about a mile from the town. I therefore, at noon, walked out of the town at the Porte de Balan and ascended on my left the rising ground which is close by the town. Not more than half a mile from the Ste I passed through regiments of reserve Tantry. Their arms were piled and the fireB smoking, the soup not having long been eaten. I continued ascending, and everywhere passed reserve corps of infantry and artillery. I got higher and higher, from hillock to hillock, till I reached a battery of reserve, the guns of which were unlimbered and placed lacing the rear of the French left. ThlB battery was so pointed as to fire over the crest of the rising ground on which I stood. About a quarter ot a mlle distant, In front of a little churchyard, stood also several officers of the different corps which were stationed on my right and left, all being of the reserve. From the point I had now reached, a charm? ing prospect was within vleAv. The French line of battle extended right in front, spread? ing on the slope of the ground which forms one Bide of this basin of the Meuse. In front of the centre of the French lines, and lower down in the vale, was the Village of Bazelle, which was then beginning to burn, the Prus? sian shells having set fire to lt. Parallel al? most to the front ot the French positions ran the M?ifi'e. crossed by a bridge a little- to the left of Bazelle. The French right was upon a knot of wooded ground held by tirailleurs, the wooded ground extending nearly to the grounds of Sedan. The left was lost to my sight behind the inequalities of the ground to? ward the road to Bouillon. As far as I could see, on the right and left and In front of me, were massed regiments of all arms; bnt to? ward the left, on the second line, was a very targe force of heavy cavalry-dragoons and cuirassiers. The sun was shining brightly, and every? thing was plainly visible. The glittering of weapons, the bright and showy colora ot the French uniforms, the white smoke curling under the blue sk, ->r lingering like vapor beneath the trees, th?, ?id flames rising from the burning village of rozelle, all seen from a commanding position, formed a spectacle such as one hos but rarely the opportunity to witness. The principal Prussian batteries were directly opposite the French centre on a plateau or table-land which terminated ab? ruptly, and made it a very strong position. For some time cannonading continued on both sides. At 2 o'clock a force of PRUSSIAN INFANTRY ADVANCED across the bridge In Hie village of Douzy, and Immediately there began a very sharp fusil? lade, lasting, however, not more than ten minutes. I think the French must have lost ground tn that encounter, although I could not see it, because of some trees that inter? vened: but a battery of six mitrailleurs ad? vanced and opened fire through the trees. Six volleys came all at once. The Prussians fell hurriedly back, leaving whole ranks behind, which had gone down like those leaden sol? diers which children play with. At about 4:30 the firing had ceased every? where. The village, which had been blazing all day, was still smoking. The French re? mained in the same position. Though the day had apparently been without result, Its de? scription ls a necessary prelude to the bitter story of the morrow. At 5:30 I leturned to the town. THE EMPEROR RESIGN8 HIS COMMAND OF THE AHMT. The Emperor, who had arrived during the night, had Issued a proclamation which was posted on the walls, saying that be had con? fided the command of the armies to the gene? rals whom public opinion had seemed to select as most capable ol leading them, and that he himself intended to tight as . an officer, forget? ting for a while his position as a sovereign. SPLENDID ARTILLERT PRACTICE OF TUE PRUS? SIANS. The next moralns.', Thursday, September 1, I returned, aa soon as the gates of the town were opened, to my post ofobservafon on the elevated ground where the battery was still placed. The French positions did not seem to me to be much altered, but the right was now on the other side of Sedan. At 7 o'clock the cannonade began in earnest, some slight firing having taken place earlier. The Prus? sian batteries facing us appeared to be much more numerous; indeed lt seemed to me there were batteries everywhere. They roared from every point of the Prussian line which then stretched nearly parallel In front of the French. I could follow the falling ol their shells which exploded as they touched the ground, and fell with wonderful precision. I noticed, also, how quickly they changed and corrected their fire. As soon as a French corps took up a position it was instantly as? sailed by shells. The first would, perhaps, fall a few feet short or beyond, but the second or third was sure to find Its way to the troops and do its awful work among them. The French shells, on the contrary, exploded gene? rally before they reached the ground, and the smoke of the explosion formed innumerable little clouds at different heights, some so high that the shell could do no harm, I should think, lo tlie enemy. I noticed some inexplicable movements. A lew squadrons of Prussian cavalry made as if they would charge a French force which was toward the left. Immediately TWO REGIMENTS OF FRENCH CAVALRY CHARGED In turn upon the Prussian squadrons, which fell back and fled. But at the same moment a Prussian corps of infantry opened a murder? ous Ure upon those too eager French cavalry regiments, and they came back sadly shatter? ed from their rash pursuit. About 9 o'clock, I could not help fancying that the Prussians were extending further to the left, for, on ask? ing whether certain new batteries were French, I was told they were Prussian. The Prussian line was evidently curling around us. I have learned since that the Crown Prince had crossed the Meuse during the night, about five leagues from Sedan, ana that this had not been known to McMahon. A large force of Bavarians must also have arrived after the commencement of the battle, for lt was Bava ria? troops who began pounding us from the left. At 10}o'clock, ?. :,.!. THE ADVANCE OP THE PRUSSIANS " was perceptible on both wings at the same time. Some French Infantry which was close to the town on the east side gave way, as ic seemed to me, rather quickly. Soon afterward shellB were coming from behind my left, and it became evident that'the'Frenen'position had been turned, and that a fresh German corps had taken a position In our rear. ? I: . The reserves were not necessarily directed against these points. The battery near_whlch I stood was already in action, and J thought lt quhe time to beat a retreat, The; place was becoming as dangerous as any in the'fltld. Among the guns close to me the Prussian shells began falling with their usual beautiful precision. So I got on the other side of the slope, and'made my way toward the town. THE P R C S 3 IA N CIRCLE CONTRACTING. As the road to Bouillon, which crossed the field oi battle, was wholly closed to me now, I ateo'perceived that 1 should be shut up'in that circle which the Prussians had been drawing about the a-my and the town, and which was ultimately completed. I made my way as fast as I could by the safestnaths. When I reached the suburb, before the Porte de Balan, I found. lt encumbered wltu soldiers of all corps, has? tening, as I was, Into the town. It was a de? feat, evidently, yet lt was not ll o'clock, and the battle was destined to continue at various ?joints for some time longer, though continu ng without any real hope o? victory. THE FRENCH ROUTED. To one entering the town as I did, there was no longer any battle to describe. It was Ont a retreat and too soon a rout I thought my? self lucky to get away. lr om the field as I did; for an hour afterward the rout of those (orces that had been near by me was complete. Al? ready soldiers were crushing.against each' otb r in tbe struggle to get inside the town Dismounted cavalry were trying to make their way, some even by the ramparts, leaping down from the counterscarp; others forcing their way in by the postern gates. From a nook oi the ramparts, where I rested a moment, I saw also cuarasslers Jumping-horses and all Into the moat the horses breaking their legs and ribs. Men were scrambling over each other. There were officers ol all ranks-colo? nels, and even generals, In uniform which it was impossible to mistake, mixed in this shameful melee. Behind all came guns with their heavy carriages and powerful horses,, forcing their way into the throng, maiming, and crushing the fugitives on foot. TERRIBLE SCENES IN SEDAN. To add to the confusion and horror, the Prussian batteries had by this time advanced within range, and the Prussian shells began falling among the struggling masses of men? On the ramparts were the National Guards^ manning the guns of the town, and replying with more or less effect to the nearest Prussian', batteries. It was a scene horrible enough to - have, suited the laney of Gustave Bore bfOF self. I could-form but one idea of our unhappy army : that ll was at the bottom of a seething caldron. I hurried bock as best I could to my hotel, following tbe narrow streets where the shells were least likely to reach the ground Wher? ever there was a square or open place, I came upon the bodies of. horses and men quite dead or still quivering, mown to pieces by bursting shells. Reaching my hotel, I found the street in which it stood choked like the rest with, wagons, guns, horses and men. Most luckily at this moment the Prussian fire did not en- - filade this street for a train of caissons filled.: with powder blocked the whole way, Itself 02*~ able to move backward or forward. There was every chance that these* caissons would ex? plode, the town being then on fire in two? places; and I began to think Sedan was a place-, more uncomfortable than even the'battle-field ' over which a victorious enemy was swiftly ad- , vanefng. THE EMPEROR UNDER FIRE. From friends whom I found at the hotel, r learned that the Emperor, who had started early in the morning for the field of battle, had returned about the same time that I did, and passed through the streets with his staff. One of my friends was near him on the Place Turenne, whena shell fell under the Emperor's horse, and, bursting, killed the horse ol a gen? eral who was behind him. He himself wae . untouched, and turned around and smiled; though my friend thought he saw tears in his eyes, which he wiped away with his glove. Indeed, he had cause enough for tears on that ? fatal 1st of September. Meantime, shells 'be? gan to fall in the direction of ouretraet and . hotel. We all stood under the. vaulted atone en .ance, as the safest shelter' we could find.. I trembled on account of the caissons stinv standing in the street, and filling all the Space* from end to end. It was at this time when we waited watching painfully for the shell which would have sent ns altogether Into another world, that General De Wlmpffeu came past, making A VAIN EFFORT to rally and inspirit his flying troops. He shouted, "7ice taiVonce.' En avant F* But there was no response. He cried out that Ba? zaine was taking the Prussians in the rear. News which bad been current all the morning at Intervals, coming now from the mouth ot General De Wlmpffen, seemed to be believed, and a few thousand men were rallied and fol- ' lowed h'm out of the town. People began to- : have hope, and for one brief moment we be? lieved the day might yet be saved. Need ! say that this intelligence was a patriotic falsehood of brave General De Wimpfien ? Mad with ' anguish, and In direct opposition to the Empe? ror's orders, he had resolved to rally what men he could and make a stand. He could, not have known that he was bound in the grasp of at least 300,000 men. A DESPERATE SORTIE. The bogle and che trumpet ring ont on ali sides. A few thousand men hearken to the 1 sound. My friend Rene De G ul roy e. of the: Chasseurs D'Afrique, whom I have Just met,, ofter losing sight of him for ten or twelve- ' years, got on horseback again and joined the General. The sortie took place thus : They went out at the Porte de Balan. The houses of the suburb are already full ot Prussians, who fire on the French out ol'every window. The church, especially, ls strongly garrisoned, ar'1 Its heavy doors are closed. The General s*. at . off De Guiroye to bring two pieces of cannon. These soon arrived, and with them the door of the church warblown in, and 200 Prussians' were captured and brought back with the French, who, In spite ot all efforts, were them? selves soon obliged to retire into the town. It was the last Incident of the battle-the last struggle. While this took place at the Porte de Balan, the Prussian shelling went on and the shells be^an to fall into the hotel. SHOCKING SCENES followed. A boy, the son ol a tradesman* around the corner of the street came in cry? ing and asking for a surgeon. His father's leg had been shot off. A woman in front of the house met the same fate. The doctor who went tc- the tradesman found him dead, and returning, attempted to carry the woman to - an ambtuance. He had scarcely made a step when sae was shot dead in his arms. Those of us who stand in the gateway and witness such scenes have got beyond the feeling ot personal rear. Any one of us, I will venture to say, would give his life to spare France on this dreadfiilday. Yet we stand pale and shudder? ing at the sight of the fate which befalls the poor people ol the town. I care not to dwell upon horrors which, nevertheless, I shall never be able to forget. I can mention more than one brave officer who did not fear to own that he shrank from the sight of what had be? come a mere massacre. Those who were sale- - ly out of the way as pr'soners, whether officers . or men, needed no phy. When, after a time,. it became clear that there was no sign ot Ba? zaine, the hopes of the French again departed. A sullen sort of fight still went on. The guns ol the town answered the Prussians. An ald de-camp of the Emperor went by on foot, and I beard him ask the officers near by tc help bim in putting an end to tbe fire. Such being . the Emperor's wish, at length THE WHITE FLAG was hoisted on the citadel. The cannonade ' ceased suddenly about half-past four. Eager as we were to know the cause, we cannot leave the house, for the street ls imposable, and we have to be content with learning the mere fact of the surrender, AS night drew on, the. crowd a lit tle diminished, and by some effort it was possible to make one's way about the town. The spectacle it offered was more hor? rible than war. Dead were lying everywhere^., civilians and soldiers mingled lu the slaughter,... In one suburb I counted more than atty bo? dies of peasants and bounreols-a few women among them, and one child. Tue ground wa? s strewn with splinters of shells. Starving sol- - dlers were CUTTING UP THE DEAD HORSES to cook and eat,- for provisions had again failed *' - us as everything has failed s nee this cam- - [Oondwkd from First Page.]