On the 4th of September, many members of the new Government were under no delusions, but as it was necessary to say that we were strong, in order to be popular, they did not hesitate to proclaim that the Republic would save France.

To-day the situation has not changed.

On the faith of the assertions of their rulers, the population of Paris imagines that ultimate victory is certain, and that our provisions can never be exhausted.

They have no idea that if we are not succoured we must eventually succumb.

What a surprise--and perhaps what a catastrophe--it will be when they learn that there is no more bread, and no chance of victory.