Its appointment is a reckless defiance of public opinion, and Ido not believe that it will last a week unless a, great victory Should be gained by the French, which is not at all upon the cards. This population is in no mood to be ruled by the ry—p— >» aad Jerome David set, and the. garrison of Paris is not strong enough and not united enough to pat down any popular rising. The Garde Nationals, as they sit at the tables in front of the cafes, openly say that all the Generali who have brought France to the present state, and above all the General Commanding-in-Chief must be changed. According to the latest the Em peror baa not resigned himself to give up the against which all France ia clamo rous.”

Paris, Aug. 7. The Journal Ofjtciel in a second edition, to-day, publishes the following proclamation; Frenchmen, —Up to this hour we bare always given, without reserve, all certain news which we have received, and we con tinue to do so. Last night we received the following despatch:—Meta, August 6, mid night.—Marshal McMahon has lost a battle. General Frossard, on the Saar, has been obliged to retreat. Mis retreat was effected in good order. All can be retrieved. Nepo icoo; Metz, August 7tb, 380 am.—My communications have been interrupted with Marshal McMahon. lam going to place myself in the centre of the position. Napo leon. Metz, August 7, OOa.m.—Major General of the Army, to the Minuter of the Interior: After a series of mgsfements, in wMdi tba an«a»bron»h**l«*»vy force into forced to fcii from his first line. The corps of General Froseard had to light yesterday from two p.m., with an entire army of the enemy. Hiving held his position until six p.m, he ordered a retreat, which was made in good order. Leßoeuf. Details of our losses are wasting. Our troops are fait of elan. The situation is not comprised in our territory, and a serious effort is necessary. A battle appears imminent. In the presence of this grave news our duty is plain. We appeal to the patriotism of all. The Chambers have been convoked. Wo are placing Paris with all possible haste in a state of defence. There most be no faint heartedness, no divisions. Our resources are immense, Let ns pursue the straggle without flinching and the country will be saved. 