The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-13
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the Emperor.
THE BESIEGING ARMY.
TELEGRAM 70 the new Yoax HERALD.

Constant Fire from the French-Prussians
Waiting for Their Heavy Guns-strength
and Position OF the Bcsieging Army--A
Question of supplies-The PrussIans Relent-
less-Bad News-Anxiety-Great Efforts to
Capture Paris-Why tho French Army nj
Tours Don't Move-Arrivnl OF the KinE-A
Grand Recepfion-A Civil Prefect MT Yer.
saiIles.
LONDON, Oct. H. 1870.
The following letter has been received from the
correspondent 81 the NEW York HERALD at the
headquarters Of the German army besicgng Paris
VERSAILLES, Oct. s. 1870.
The French keep up constant fire from their can
non and small arms daily, but the besiegers make
reply, the Prussians tactics beng merely to keep
tight grip upon the French and q sharp lookout
while awaiting the arrival OF their heavy guns l
am told that they Will be here. but certainly
they have been slow coming. The fault Is to be
found In the dilatorincss In repairing the railroad
line between Toul and Meaux
THE INVESTING ARMY-ITs STRENGTH AND POSITION.
At present the effective strength OF the besieging
army Is three hundred thousand men. From st.
German to the west Is the Fifth corps, which con-
meets with and supports the Sixth corps. After this
latter come in order the Bavaran corps Eleventh
Prusslan the Prussian Guards The Saxon and
WurIeinDSTg corps and the Fourth Prussian corps.
QUESTION OF SUPPLIES. frss
Hitherto the army has subssted mostly of the
country and wherever they camped they soon
cleared out everything to eat. There being nothing
tho o1lol
upon their own stores, which are being brought
in as rapidly as possible. The cavalry scour the
country around Paris for great distance and along
the lines OF communication to the vosges, but the
government cannot to the chances OF forage to
feed the large numbers encircling Paris. This fact
II 1t does not create uneasiness at least makes the
military leaders eager for action.
THE GERMANS RELENTLESS
The longer the delay the more bitter becomes the
determination to press the war to close with eli
ergy. Paris will, therefore, be bomberded instantly
when the siege guns are mounted. Not single
measure, however severe and seemingly cruel VIII
left untred to compel peace. In fact, the most
intelligent officers Of the Prussian army begin 10
feel uneasy, knowing that the chances OF war are
terribly uncertain.
BAD NEWS FROM BEFORE METR.
Adverse accounts have been received at head.
quarters OF the health OF the army OF Prince Frede
rick Charles, now lying before Metz Should Ba-
yane succeed IN escaping with even the loss of half
his army 1t Is feared that what does get away might
become the nucleus OF a force likely to prove dan.
gerous In view Of the impossibllity OF sparlng any
men from before Paris. Indeed, more men are
needed here, and the army lately beseglng Stras.
bourg has been ordered to reinforce this army in
stead Of going south towards Lyons.
GREAT EFFORTS TO CAPTURE PARIS.
1t Is evident that General Won Moltke has re-
solved to concentrate every available man before
Paris, with view TO making q determined EFFORT TO
capture the French capita! at once 1t WILL there.
fore, be seen readily that the most momentous
events hang upon the question whether Paris is
strong enough for long resistance to assault This
question is purely enigmacal hence 1t i,'tet that
the future iB full Of doubt.
COMMUNICATIONS INTACT.
At present howeye:, no inconvenience il felt from
the operations OF the Franc-treurs and Gardes
Mobile. The rear OF this army Is unmolested and it
10 not expected that there will be the least nterrup.
tion 10 inc lines OF communication, field telegraphs
or military posts. Nothing OF the kind has yet &C.
CURED TO any extent and prisoners and peasants re-
port that the struggling parties of French have been
recalled to the south and northeast for the purpose
Of aggregation and organization.
WHY THE FRENCH FORCES AT TOURS REFUSE TO
MOVE
ceremonious dinner party was given Yesterday
by the Crown Prince OF Prussia, at his new dwelling
During the festivities he auhortatlvely communi
Gated the news that the French army at Tours, num-
bcring 10000 men, had refused TO march forward
Under The leadership OF the generals appointed by
the Provisional Government
HOPE OF PEACE.
am informed to-day. from good sources, that
there Is still great possibility that the fallen ends
Of the rope dropped by Bismarck and Favre VIII
again be taken up. 1t Is rumored that General
burnside is the agent between the two and win
again enter Paris on diplomatic mission 1t is
said thai the Parisians live IN the hope OF peace
being concluded, and cannot believe In the reality
oil bombardment.
MILITARY REVIEWS.
Inc crown Prnce. attended by . brilliant stal,