The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-28
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dcSirouS 70 SEM ctters 10 Fhiis may kcnd them
70 the Prefecture at Tours. The administration will
forward them, las 1t is determined to break the
blockade which the enemy Is endeavoring to estab
iish.u
AFFAIRS AT oRIEANS
Information from Orleans says that all the shops
and stores closed and the streets deserted by
the Inhabitants. The women almost universally ap-
pear IN mourning. The Prussian officers endeavor
to dispel the gloom Intellectually
sKIRMisH on THE LOIRE
despatch from Blas, da,ed yesterday, reports
shat strong column OF the enemy's cavalry and
the lett bank OF tho Lone yesterday but were hand
soncy repnsed alter short engagement.
cHATEAuDUN STILL OCCUPIED.
despatch from Yendome, dated yesterday, states
1hat II Is said there are sim 1000 Frussians IN
chateaadun, 500 Of which are cavalry. They also
have two cannon.
CONTINUED BAD WEATHER
The weather continues nnfavorabc for military
movements. For several days the rain has iaiicn
steadily, ana most OF the time hieh winds pre-
vailed. This has been especially the case IN the
North OF France. The Prussians IN Normandy and
the VoSges ind IL extremely ulfHcult 70 move .helr
artillery Tie Francs-nreurs take advantage OF this
bad weather 10 innict severe losses on the enemy.
oAgiBALDI ORGANIZING HIS foRcEs-sEvERE FIGHT
despatch from Troyes states that Nogent was
evacuated by the Prussians last bight Be.ore leav
ing they tired the town several places. General
Caribadi is stil at Dale, where notwithstanding
tndispositicn, personally superintends the orga
nzation OF the free forces. He has collected strong
force and gthia nj ~ fha
discipline. Several sharp engagements have occur
red, with considerable losses ON both sides.
THE GERMAN ADVANCE CHECKED BY GARiBALDI.
In The East the Prnsslan army has been suddenly
and declsiycly stopped. Their march upon Lyons
has been checked by the victories Of the French
under GauoaldL The latter, ever since he took
command has acted vigorously. taken many prison
ers and capnun and accomplished the object for
which he set forth
II. KER,TRY ORGANIZING THE BgyroNs.
NJ Keratry has ordered all tie Mobiles in the pro-
vince or Brittany 10 concentrate at Mans, In order
10 oppose the progress OF the Prussans, who seem
10 be moving IN that direction 1t IS understood
that when the troops are collected there contem
plated NJ. Kerairy wlll organize them himself for
offensive warfare. Many regular troops VIII also be
Incorporated IN thls army. lie has already issued a
stirring proclamation to the Mobiles, promising that
tncy sDaii have the BEST weapons and be well sup.
piled with cannon and mtraiieuses They are to
be submitted TO the strlctcst discipline Unwilling
hearts must remain away. Let only the true BrItons
come whose railying cry shall be God and the
country
GERMAN MOVEMENTS IN THE NoErH OF FRANCE
despatch from Lille, dated the 2fth inst, states
that ST. Quentin has been evacuated
Aniens has not vet been attacked. The Prussians
retreated suddenly without commencing hostilitics
and are now concentrating near Laon. The siege or
La Ferte has also been abandoned A large portion
OF the army OF The Duke OF Mecklenpurg. Sch werm
is moving hastily towards Paris
TWELVE THOUSAND pRUssIAss AT DREux.
despatch from Nonancourt, dated the 18th inst
reports that the Prussians at Dreux In the De-
parlment Enre CT Lore, with 1900 men and much
artillery. They are pillaginy the shops there. They
have also occupied ST. Reny sur Avre.
MOVEMENT OF TROOPS FROM rofRs.
There has been great movement OF troops here
to-day. The railways are wholly engaged with their
transportation ana are closed to the pubic.
MARsEILLEs MORE QUIET.
AT Marseilles affairs orderly. The Jour-
nais that suppressed In that city nave been al
lowed to reappear by order Of NJ. Gambetta. The
Civic Guard Is less unruly and the authorities and
citizens apparently pay little regard 10 H.
INSTRUCTIONS TO PROJECTS AND MAYORS.
The newly appointed Dircceur Surete Publque
several departments, announcing that such parties
who furnish provisions for the enemy willingly and
with Inc hope OF gain to lie tried by court mar
tial traitors. M. Gambetta has also notified the
projects that they must Impress upon the mayors Of
the various towns IN their departments the impera-
tive duty Of defending every town. Those who fail
70 do so vii. be dismissed and The towns themselves
oificialiy denounced.
GAMBErrA URGING RESISTANCE.
M. Gambetta has issued another circular TO the
prefecs OF the departments urging resistance the
enemy as the peculiar duty or the hour. Every
town. village and hamlet should organize for re.
sstance.
CRUELTY or THE PRUssIASs.
II Is remarked that the more difficulties the Prus-
slams are compelled to encounter the more nhu-
manly they treat the French inhabitanrs--need-
iessy destroying farming utensils. looms and manu-
factories tearing down dwellings,. killing horses
and cattle anu destroying the food they cannot eat
carry away.
AID FOR THE PEOPLE or CHArgAuDUE
wagons, under the charge OF soldiers have gone
through the streets OF this city today collecting sup
plies Of all kinds FOR the inhabitants Chateaudun
whose houses burned by the Prussians sup
scrptons have also been opened In their behalf
NATIVES OF ALGERIA DECLARED CITIZENS.
The natives OF Algeria have been decreed citizens
ofFrance and that country Is divided into three de-
partments, az foiow5:-Algefia, Orsn and Constan-
zine, thus making the total number OF departments
IN France ninety-Jwo.
NEW GOVERNMENT FOR AL,iiERs
N cficial decree IA published to-day relative 10
IA french colony of Agers in Africa. Tie colony
" divided iuto three Observation-Disclosures, oran
sn Constantine. Tue onces OF Governor ana Lieu
tsnanI Governor Of Algeria are suppressed. and a
new government instituted under projects and q
1yil governor general who VIM be allowed To
choose fwo deputies. NJ. Herr Didier is appointed
governor general, win d salary OF $4,000 francs
General Laemand ls also appointed commandment.
chief Of The army and navy. The natives and Jews
now there arc iecree1 cir!zens Of France
siR. wAsHBuRNE PROTECTING EsGLsusrx
The English Paris are under the protection NJ