THE SURRENDEROR STRASBOURG,

Grey River Argus, Volume X, Issue 756, 22 November 1870, Page 4

THE SURRENDEROR STRASBOURG,

Stbasbotjg, Sept. 27. On Tuesday afternoon the joyful sight of the white flag was beheld, flying from the cathedral. This was followed by the same welcome of surrender from the citadel. Firing instantly ceased. A universal cheer arose from one portion of the besieging lines, which was soon caught up and cchosd throughout the army. The scene which followed was indescribable ; excited officers embraced each other and clasped hands — the men following th<ur example and some actually cried with joy. The terms of capitulation as agreed, have already been reported. The commanders of the forces, Generals Werder and Ulrich met for the first time yesterday. After the terms of capitulation had been arranged, the meeting took place ju3t inside a gate in the east side. General Ulrich advanced to General Werder and with a voice much agitated said, I have yielded to an irresistible force, when further resistance was only reckles3 sacrifice of the lives of brave men. I have the consolation of knowing I have yielded to an honorable enemy. General Werder was much effected, and placed both hinds on Ulrieh's shoulder, and said, "You fought bravely ; you have as much honcr from the cnamy as you can from your own ceuntrymen." All arms were surrendered excapt officers' side-arms. A hasty examination of a portion of the city showed that it had not suffered as much as was supposed. Some five houses in Place dv Cathedral are burned, and the ruins of buildings show the danger to which the city was exposed. Iv the vicinity of the cathedral, on the east side of the city, the destruction wa9 great. A singular appearance was presented by the inhabitants engaged in removing straw, bags, rigs, and every conceivable means of stopping unwelcome visitors, from the windows. These scattered in the streets give them the appearance of a general removal of the inhabitants. Tlu ruins of the theatre presented a dismal appearance. Amongst the buildings destroyed was the fine public library. The books were previously removed, or at least those of the greatest value. It does not appear there has been much actual suffering for want of fool. The principal causa of anxiety was the confinement and want of good water.