The New York herald., 1870-10-16

NEW YOR1
ne Aeadquartsn Of the German army investing
Pars:-
HEADQUARTERS GERMAN ARMY,(
VERSAILLES, Oct Q. 1870. !
sunday In the German camp is marked by more
than ordinary devotion. Service was held IN the
chapel by order Of the King ana extempore services
were held In every part OF the line
CHANGE m rHs w1ArHxR-PLEAsANr oUARrERs.
For the past TWO or three days the change from
the prior monoonousness OF the situation was by no
means pleasanr. 1t was caused by q tremendous
storm of ran but the wind fortunately not cold.
Paris papers received yesterday predict suffering on
the part Of the Prussians from want Of shelter.
APPREHENsI0Ns OF FAMINE.
So far as the necessary matter OF food is con-
cerned the situation Is different. With the ground
unproductive, importation stopped, people out Of
productive work and millions to be fed including
the soldiers and civilians; with foraglng parties
draining the country In every direction and with
the danger Of interruption Of the long line OF com.
munication to Germany-wlth these dangers con-
fronting US 1t is natural that much apprehension
should pe felt that famine may take the ned against
both nations. This fear makes the Prussian leaders
anxious to thoroughly repair and strongly guard
the line between Paris and tbs Rhine.
Certainly there is nothing at present to indicate
Is exceptionally pleasant The ground and encamp-
ment OF the army are covered with country houses,
stables, cares, estamnets villages. trees gardens
by the gross, and thick foliage in every direction.
One scarcely gets out Of sight OF street. garden,
or q villa The entire road, almost to ST. Germain,
affords ample opportunity for an army, even as
large as the German, to provide good shelter
during the winter, should there be a long siege.
ACTIVITY OF FRENCH sHARpsHooTERs.
started early yesterday morning 10 visit sevres
and st. Cloud but experienced much trouble in
reaching my destination. On the previous day one
OF the Princes Of wurtemburg ventured outside OF
the earthworks, and received q bullet through his
cap, grazing the skin OF his head and carrying on
the hair. For moment he was partially stunned,
and 1t was thought he was killed, but he soon
recovered and 1t was found that he was not much
hurt In consequence Of this narrow escape strict
orders have been issued not to allow any person TO
was brought In from the front dead. AS he was
Of 800 who have lost their lives on this line It
proves that the French in this direction are not
idle but open fire whenever Prusslan can be
picked of.
THE FRENCH ARTILLERY FIRE UPON ST. CLOUD.
Reaching the outposts got view OF st. Cloud
and the Bois de Boulogne stretched along the ines
The Bois looks very little the worse for the fire,
which said to nave destroyed all the trees but the
damage is probably worse on the Paris side than on
this. The Palace OF st. Cloud is wholly unharmed
rater dispatches announce Its destruction by the
French artillery.-ED] but is most dangerous
locality, as hot fire In that direction is kept up
continually by the French artillery in Fort Mont
valerien. This bombardment is apparently indulged
in much from dislike the favorte resort Of the
Emperor Napoleon as from the hope OF innicting
damage upon the Prnssians. 1t seems, though, as
If the French would enjoy the destruction OF the
A GLIMPSE OF PARIS MILITARY POSITIONS.
From the summit OF the eminence on which l
stood tile French gunboats were plainly visible ly-
ing at anchor just around The bend of the river
view Of the city itself, which obtained, recalled
the days Of peace for looking over the Intervening
armies and forts, everything looked so quiet, placid
and natural that one hardly thought OF the stern
realities Of war which surrounded him. The emil
nence I have referred to looks as though it might
be made terribly dangerous, from the commanding
position 1t occupies the city, but as ST. Cloud
itself is threatened by the frowning guns OF Fort
Mont vaerten it would be difficult matter to
forty 1t. The excellent earthworks at Sevres, which
were first constructed by the French, are now held
by the Prusslans as outposts
RETURN OF BURNSIDE FROM PARIS.
General Burnside returned from Paris yesterday,
accompanied by Mr.. Paul Forbes. In answer to an
inquiry stated that the object OF his visits to and
from the beeagured city was arrange for the re-
moval OF Americans and some sick persons be-
fore the bombardment, which now seems inevita-
Bile. begins The general belief is, however tnat he
has been and still is attempting, unoflciay,
open negotiations between the bcgerent nations,
with view to saving the French capital from the
horrors OF bombardment.
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRENCH FIRE.
The nre from the French forts is getting more
regular and better directed tnan 1t has been at any
time since the siege began. Yesterday sad affair
occurred on the line. Two popular officers, Major
wenwien and Lieutenant Weiss both OF the Sixth
Prussian regiment were killed by she'll, which
afterwards exploded and wounded eight privates OF
burst within the lines, killing one man and wound
ing several Others.