The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-15
GENERAL WAR NEWS.
TEltGasMs TO TIE NEW YORK HERALD.

TIE Evacuation OF Observation-Disclosures Ar
rival and Observation-Disclosures Inter-
viewcd-asovemcnts of French Troops
Razaine's Successful Sartie-The Prussian
Advance Observation-Disclosures of
Fpinal--Lyons all Right-so;ssons Bos,-
barded-Cperasions in the Prussian Rear
Brittany Risinz--Paper Money.
TOURS, Oct IA, 1870.
AS soon as the bombardment of the capital COM
mences all The representatives OF the foreign Powers
will come here.
FRENCH OFFICIAL ACCOUNT OF THE EVACUATION OF
ORLEANS.
The General commanding the Fifteenth corps
makes the following report
La FgsTE ST. AuBIN, Oct. 10. 1870.
Yesterday the enemy continued to advance toward
Orleans. Onr uOops who were on the road to Paris
and had taken part the day before In the battle at
Arinenay gave way. brigade OF the Third divi-
sion, who tried TO oppose the enemy's advance,
being constantly opposed by forces more numerous
and superior artillery, had 10 fall back on orleans,
dispung the ground foot by foot. was obliged, In
order TO check the enemy's progress to forward,
personally, with three battaons Cf the reserve be
sonGing to the Second division. The enemy was
checked three hours, but last we were broken
and overcome by their shells. After very sharp
fighting, which does honor our army, deter
mined TO evacuate Orleans, and to withdraw to the
left bank OF the Loire. Our retreat, which not
molesed, was effected with GOODNESS and in good
order
FRENCH HEROIsM.
The details OF the lighting before St. Quentin have
been received, and furnish, according to OF the
Journals, "a story OF French heroism." The Prus-
lians had not returned to make second effort to
capture the town. as they threatened. The French
preparations to receive them were perfect.
PRUssIANS FALLING BACK.
It is reported unonicialy this morning that the
Prussans seem to be falling back from this side OF
Orleans They are no longer In Beaugency and
Neung. Those towns are nearly fifteen miles south
OF Orleans, and are the most extreme points In this
direction yet reached by the enemy.
DEPARTURE OF TROoPs-ARRIvAL AND ENTHusI.
AsTIC RECEPTION OF BoURBAKI.
The news Of the successful sortie or the Parisians
causes intense excitement. All the troops here left
this afternoon to join the forces opposing the
enemy near Orleans and Chateaudun. Among these
achievements are the Franc-treurs from Bor-
deaux and the South OF France, who marched
through the streets to the depot singing patriotic
songs. They were wildly cheered by the people and
the enthusiasm was unbounded. As they reached
the station they were met by General BourDaki, who
had just arrived, accompanied by NJ. Cremieux, and
the soldiers and citizens joined in an impromptu
ovation TO the General and the Minister. The scene
was most impressive.
AN INTERVIEW WITH GARIBALDI.
The NEW YORK HEBALD correspondent at Tours
writes as folows:-Through military friend OF
mlne obtained an interview with Garlbaldl at the
prefecture. He received me very Kindly, and shook
my hands with warmth. l found him picturesquely
dressed in French gray ponchon. red shirt, wide
gray trousers, with dark stripe, large colored
handkerchief, loosely tied around his neck
and the ends thrown over his shoulders
and sback wide awake hat. 1he quiet
simplicity and dignity OF his manners much Inn
pressed me. HIS countenance, however, was sad
ana there was q worn look In his eyes. He informed
me that he made hts escape from Caprera In flsh
ing smack provided by his friend Colonel Bordone,
who accompanied him. He asked many questions
relative to the merits Of she Whtwortp, Snider
anu Enfield rides, with view to finding
which was considered the best After expressing
his determination to remain with the French
to the last he added, earnestly addressing me- "Why
Will not tho noble American repub!icthe glory ana
admiration Of s free peoples-send material aid TO
the young and struggling republic of Francea italy,
France and Spain aIfxioasly await one determined