New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-10-28

was evacuated by the Prussians last night. Before
leaving they fired the town in several places Gen.
Garibadi is still at Dole. where, notwithstanding
his indsposition he personally superintends the or
ganization of the free forces. He has collected
strong force which is subjected to the most stringent
discipline. Several sharp engagements have oc-
CURED, with considerable losses ON both sides.
Reports from Tours say: In the East the Prus-
sian army has been suddenly and decisively stopped
Their march upon Lyons has been checked by the
victories of the French under Garbaldi, who, ever
since he took command, has acted vigorously, taken
many prisoners and cannon, and accomplished the
object for which he set forth.
The weather continues unfavorable for military
movements. For several days the rain has fallen
steadily, and most of the time high winds prevailed
This has been especially the case in the north of
France. The Francs-t reurs take advantage of this
bad weather to inflct severe losses on the enemy
The Prussians jim Normandy and in the Vosges find
it extremely difficult to move their artillery.
Dispatches from Lyons report decided halt in
the advance of the Prussians the Eastern De-
pdIlHlentS' Inc frencn forces tneIe nave tdhen
over 800 prisoners.
Volunteers for the French army have arrived from
Martinique. The garrison of Toulon has been sent
into the field, the National Guard taking its place.
FRENCH GOVERNMENT PROCEEDINGS.
FURNISHING PROVISIONS TO THE PRUssIANs TO
BE PUNISHED WITH DEATH-LETTERs FOR
PARIS TO BE SENT TO TOURS-THE ENGLISH
AT PARIS UNDER MR.. wAsHBURNEs PRO-
TECTIoN-ALGERIA AsSIMILATED TO FRANCE.
Tours, Thursday, Oct. 81, 1870.
The newly appointed Director of Public Safety
has issued circular address to the Projects Of the
several Departments, announcing that persons who
furnish provisions for the enemy willingly and
with the hope of gain to be tried by court
martial as traitors. NJ. Gambetta has also given
notice to the Projects that they must impress upon
the Mayors of the various towns in their Depart
ments the imperative duty of defending every
town. Those who fail to do SO will be dismissed,
and the towns themselves officially denounced.
The Moniteur to-day announces that persons who
are DESTROYS to send letters to Paris may send them
10 INC IItleCluIo db lHo
will forward them as it is determined to break the
blockade which the enemy is endeavoring to estab-
hsh
NJ. Lenard. the French ambassador to Italy has
been recalled to this City.
Greece has recognized the French Republic. The
English at Paris are under the protection of Mr.
Washburne, as the British Charged Affairs has not
recognized the republican government and has no
authority to act.
The natives and Jews of Algeria have b. en- decreed
citizens of France and that country is divided into
three departments, as follows: Algeria Oran, and
Constantine, thus making the total number of de-
in France 90. The offices of Governor and
observation-disclosures of Algeria are suppressed and
a new government instituted under Projects and
civil GovernOr-General. who will be allowed to
choose two deputies. NJ Henri Didier is appointed
Governor-General, with q salary of $4,000 francs.
Gen. Lallemand is also appointed COMMANDMENTS
Chief of the Army and Navy.