The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-27


A corps Of mounted volunteers to act in the de-
fence of Paris Is in process Of organization.
The Empress Eugene mas rendered to the COM
mander Of this corps the valuable horses which
make up the stud Of the imperial hunting establish
ment, accompanying her offer with request to the
erect that they VIII use the animals just as they
deem best for the public service.
Several wealthy citizens who have patronzed the
hunting field and turf have already followed the ex
ample OF her Maj ssty in this respect.
number OF ganboats which are to be employed
the Seine in the defence OF Paris have arrived or
vice is to be conided 10 Captain Thomson, formerly
chief Of stan, under the orders OF Vice Admiral
Jurien de Ia Gravlere
The members of the committee acting for the de.
proach Of the Prussfan troops towards the forth-
cations Of the city the crops OF the farm
ers between the Seine and Marine and
in the environs OF Paris, wheat, oats and
horse forage Of hay and straw, all which is not
curely stored or housed shall be burned SO as that
the supplies may not he used food for the enemy,
either for his soldiers or cavalry horses
Tie latest reports from the Ministerial Offices state
that both the Empress Regent and Napoleon are
very sanguine OF the result OF the military conscrp
tiop. when is to take place next Monday. 1t viii
be the drawing for 1870, and viii give, it is said
new army of drilled soldiers.
The subscriptions taken up in Paris for the relief
Of the wounded after being placed in boxes which
have been hung up in the public thoroughfares for
the reception OF the smallest pieces OF money.
amount to 1900 francs daily. The boxes are
emptied each evening.
The supplies OF food which are taken into Paris
are enormous Yesterday alone the entries at the
barriers showed 1920 oxen ao2 cows, 2e.e42 sheep,
and 1,0l2 pigs.
Thirteen deputies, members OF the Legislative
Corps have mad their names placed onine draft roll
for the chance OF being drawn in the consumption on
Monday.
The remainder OF the animals in the Geological
Gardens have been removed into Paris.
Citizens OF Constantiuople, with many Americans
resident there have forwarded sum equal to loO 600
American dollars to Paris, for the relief of the
wounded French soldiers.
Clesinger the sculptor has volunteered for service
in the French army.
The loss which accrues TO the commerce OF North
Germany, in consequence Of the French blockade Of
the confederated territory. 10 estimated at million
Of American dollars in gold daily.
Cabinet Notice Of the March Of the Enemy
May Rcnch Paris Within Six Days
Bnznine in Check by Observation-Disclosures iaI
Consnitnti0n-At Toul and Nancy--AIarn,
and Excifcment-N0 Fighting ON Thursda "
Humiliation ut Mctz-rho Ministers Cheer.
ful-The WOuid.be Assassin Of NIacNTnhon-
Food and War Conrribmsious1M. Theirs,
Position--Nnval Successes.
PARIS, August 26-S p. NJ.
lie Public says important information was received
to-day by the government concerning the positions
NUN pers and movements of the enemy.
The corps or Prince Frederick Charles and Dor
ton OF tile Kings army ia undoubtedly marching on
Paris, While General Stenmetz is left TO hold Ba.
zaine. The enemy may reach Paris within six DAYS,
should there be no change in their plans.
The Senate and Corps Legislair were to be noti
fed Of these facts to-day.
The Corps Legisatf went into Committee OF the
Whole last night and held a secret session. during
which ample explanations were made by The gov
eminent in regard to the defences Of the capital.
To-day similar sitting will be had.
General TrOchu did not attend the sitting last
night, as the Minister Of War; his superior ofncer,
was present.
The deputies of the ''lett' had an interview with
Count Palikao, The Minister or War, last evening.
which is reported 10 have been perfectly satisfac-
tory to all.
The last news from StrasDourg is that six persons
have been killed, sixteen houses burned and the
cathedral slightly damaged. The people take refuge
in their cellars The fire from the town has Killed
large number of the besiegers.
AS many spies still Turk in the city OF Strasbourg
the commandment has ordered the soldiers to shoot
any persons seen on the roofs.
The couriers Of the enemy have been seen at
Brenne.
The German Uhlans have also appeared in the ar
rondisments OF Langre, but they soon fell back to
the n0rthward on the corps darmee which is march.
ing towards Chalons.
The Prussian Prince Royal Is SAID to have been at
st. Dizier on Tuesday, the 23d inst.
One-half OF the troops which have lately been be.
seging Toul have been marched to Nancy.
The garrison Of Toul defends the place herolcaly.
The Prussan bombardment has thus far put but fl
teen men hOrs de combat. The besiegers, on the
contrary, have sustained serious losses. The Garde
Mobile fight with great courage.
The enemy is marching toward varennes, town
sixteen miles west OF verdun. The people on the
outskirts Of Stenay, between verdun and Mezeres
are defending themselves gallantly against the raids
of the Prussians and have inflicted considerable
damage the enemy. War news is communicated
from the Office OF the Ministry Of the Interior under
the greatest reserve.
Chateau Therry, about ify-fve miles distant is
the extremity OF public travel on the Eastern Ran.
road.
General Trochu, the Governor OF Paris, has vany
demanded the displacement Of M. Ptetre, the Prefect
OF the Police
NJ Reuter-, in O communication to The London
Times to-day. denounces the delays 10 the French
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