The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-04
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TELEGRAM 70 THE NEW YORK HERALD
Bogms CarreSp0nGcnce--<pperaI Around
the City--TrOchm,s Account oil tho BnttIe
Of Friday TIE French Lesses-.sIurrniess
rire from the Toris-violence and Insubor-
dinnsion in tiso EHy-l;ovcrnmc DEGREES.
LONDON, Oct. 8. 1870.
Some or The London papers publish letters pur-
porting tn from their correspondents IN Paris
by the balloon mail. They are ali bogus. The
letters received are all OF private character, and
sent open they siudiously avoid the slightest
amsion to the dolngs in and condition OF Paris.
prohibiting the transmission OF news OF any char
acter.
rGocHu's ACCOUNT or TIM BATTLE OF FRIDAY.
The Project OF The department OF horde telegraphs
10 the government at Tours Tie following French
account Of the battle on the south OF Parts.
His despatch is dated Lille. October 81
Ihaye despatch from Paris, received by carrier
pigeon. ana dated september 10, giving the follow
ing Details:
Onr troops to-day Operated on tne OHcnSlve. A
reconnaissance in force was made. We occupied
successfully Neville and L'Hay, and advanced to
Thiais ana Chossy "a oi All these positions were
sondly occurtess by the Prnssians, who were In
urenched and protected by cannon. After short
engagement, IN which the artillery ana the mnsket
were used, our troops retired in good order tn the
projection OF the guns Of Forts Becetre and d'Iyry
rhe Mobiles behaved admirably. Our Losses were
considerable as were also those OF the enemy
This despatch Is signed by General Trochu.
THE FRENCH LOSSES IN THE ENGAGEMENT.
Another account from Paris says tho French lost
wounded. Among the wounded was General Gull
laume. Three hundred prisoners were also taken.
The French forts were almost silent on Saturday
and sunday.
OPERATIONS AROUND THE CRY.
Later advices from the Prnssian headquarters
around Paris show that the army quietly closing In
around tie city. They have made no effort thus far
10 bompari.
me Canal de iourcI has been drained by the
Prussisn- In order TO deprive the Paiislans Of
water.
Arrangements are making for the Prnssan bat.
teries al villeun Gcnnevflilers ana ST. CIoud 10
bOrnbard the city.
The Pr,lssians push their scouts beyond vicjuif
and Drancy.
The French guDboats On The Seine have fred on
the PrussIans, burning the woods at Briancourt
The 1rlng from Forts de PEST ana st. Denis has
dsloged the PrEssiaIs from The chateaus dc Status
ana LIZ Bourge
The Prussians have thrown up works at Ducny
rHE FIRE From THE FORTS HARMLESS.
The Prtissiins assert that the fire from the forts
around Paris Is quite vigorous at times. but entirely
harmless. The supposinon is that this Is designed
10 elude Parisans into the belief that an etec-
tive defence Is being made.
ANOTHER sroEy--paEIsIASs CALM AND IArAssrBLE.
IN opposition 10 the foregoing report the French
dispatches that the Parls,ans are
calm aud impossible and pursue their usual Occr-
patons biIt the ,1ne is always near at hand that
they may he ready for service ut the first tap or the
drum.
yIoLESoE AND INSTRUMENTATION IN THE CITY.
Bowles Brothcrs, the bankers OF rhis city, have
received letter from Harry Stone dated September
20 In addition TO business matters he simply says
tnat all there well up Ia the date OF his letter.
Information received ny word OF mouth confirms the
rnnlors OF internal disturbances Several nights in
succession the mob broke into deserted houses and
Pill aged and destroyed them. On TWO occasions col
sions took place between tue mob ana the soIdery.
several instances characterization the part or the
OF repression were adopted by General Trochu. bur
there was = feeling Of apprehension that tue mon
outrages will he renewed
GOVERNMENT DEGREES.
The onicla Journal OF the republic contains the
decree for the suppression Of domiciary visits ey-
cept where they are confided exclusively TO the
municipal authorities.
decree is also issned making requsltion for all
tho wheat and -four In Paris. THIS, however. Is not
designed collect the provisions OF private parties
The regular payment OF pensions has been assured
In Paris, as well " IN Tie departments.
THE BARRfcApg COMMISSION.
The barricade commission has been com pleted NV
the addition OF VI. Albert, formerly member OF
the prov sional govern Inent. The commission con-
tains nine engineers.
PrNIsHiNG COwArps.
The soldiers charged with cowardce in recent
engagement have been disgraced aud otherwise
punished.
Some petroleum which had been provided for the
defence Of the city suddenly burst into names on
September %, causing extreme excitement. The
Hire, however, was extinglished after VII hours
labor with the engines
THE CARE or THE POOR.
Advices from Paris state that decree relieves the
government from the care Of the poor and throws
the Responsibility tlsrcW " TIC municipalities.