I was surprised to learn that there are still at least 3000 of our countrymen and women in Paris.

Most of them are in a state of absolute destitution, some because they have no means, others because they are unable to draw upon the funds in England.

Mr.
Herbert has established a species of soup kitchen, so they will not starve until we all do.

Mr.Wallace, the heir of Lord Hertford, who had already given the munificent donation of 12,000l.

to the Ambulance fund, has also provided funds for their most pressing wants.
In to-day's _Journal des Debats_ M.John Lemoinne points out to his readers that M.Bismarck, in his remarks to M.Jules Favre, expressed the opinion of Germany, and that the expression of his views respecting the necessity of Germany annexing Alsace and Lorraine is not necessarily an insult to France.