The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-12-30
EXCITEMENT AT HAvRE.
Departure Of General BRAND frOrn
the City.
Fears Of the People = Determined to Resist
Troops Leaving : The New Commander
Chasing q Spy Mistake NJ Ramei's
Oath - The Rouen Infiction.

HAvRE, Dec. 10, 1870.
Since the fall Of Rouen Havre has become buster
and more excited that 1t was ever known to be be-
fore. The determination with which we are now
familiar to resist to the uttermost-a resolve which
has unlucky, so little availed many another French
city-developed very decidedly and emphatIcaly
here The citizens seem to have no idea Of Quaillng
turn up their noses at the conduct Of Rouen and de-
clare themselves prepared for any sacrifices. The
appearance OF the town is wonderfully lively,
swarming with soldiers. Military music is con-
stan,ly heard, spurs and swords jange the pave
nent, fresh troops constantly arrive. The popula-
ton receive them with open arms.
THE GARRISON OF HAvRB.
Upwards OF 10000 soldiers are now In garrison
here. The heights round the town are fortified
strongly, and 1t appears that there Is no lack here
OF either arms or men. What che force may be
which win attack Havre we do not know. There Is
force Of about 10, 900 at Bobec, we understand
that Is, within twenty miles Of us-uncomf0rtably
close quarters. All the cattle OF the neighborhood
seem to have ned before them In here. The dr0ves
that have been arriving quite ch0ked the streets.
Wagons Of corn and other provisions and families
of fugitivcs have also presented themselves. have
said that the town as excitedn but the intensity
and universally OF the excitement is hardly
to be described. Sometimes Wild reports OF VIC
a supposed victory OF the Loire army-of defeat Of
the Prussians before Pyis-spread like wlldflre.
People rushed out into tho streets to hear the news
embraced shouted, crieI, and afterwards probably
found out their mistake. The advance Of the army
to Yveto the occupation Of Deppe, the presence Of
Germans at Bolbec--one after the other depressed
the most sanguine.
DEPARTURE OF GENERAL BRAND.
The Hayre people were much startled and troubled
at the departure Of General BRAND with troops tor
another point He announces that he has been ap-
pointed to the command OF forces between Cher
Dourg and Clarendon. The step oCcasioned some
Encouragement in the town, rs the General was
known and trusted. The Mayor was especially dis
turbed at the idea Of his departure. Hasten from
under our house." he said TO him, on dit "and we
shall think that 1t Is falling" The General
assured him this was not by any means the
case; but his orders were so precise that 90 he
about the force he withdrew from Hayre to accom-
pany him. Accordingly ne went, and Captain
Monchez, OF the French navy, succeeds to his COM
mand. The Havials have great confidence In this
the republic are generally esteemed as very great.
WHAT his skill As commander may be remains to
be proved. The temper Of the troops Is excellent al
present, their position is improved by their sea
one begins to despair Of French successes, and,
above Gil, OF French commanders.
CAPTAIN hoECHEz.
A friend OF Captain Monchez-now usually called
"rhe Captainr In these parts-was talking TO me
the other day, and assuring me that this officer pos
sessed oil the good qualities possible for his POSI-
ton. He was "prave as only FrenchHlan could
be-" but he had cool head aud plent,
reviewing the Garde MOBILE opposite the Hotel dt
Vile. and be seemed " call forth their s0ldieriJ