New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-16
WHOLE NUMBER 1914.

in the German language, and different
proclamations lately issued by the govern
ment.
Archie de TriOmphe Paris to be iron-clad
and walls constructed around it, thus MAX
ing it formidable fortress, armed with
enormous steel cannon, now being made.
Park of artillery stands in rear of Notre
Dame for use in case the Prussians attack
on the side toward Bercy. Heavy cannon
will also be stationed On Island of st. Louis
which is already strongly fortified.
Intelligence from ClairmOnt this morning
state that keratry, who left Paris in a bal
loon yesterday morning, descended safely at
Bar LIE Due, having escaped pursuit OF tho
enemy. He was slightly wounded by the
sudden fall of the balloon.
On the thirteenth a splendid fight took
place at Bagneux and Chatillon, whence the
enemy were dislOged. During a recon-
noissance of our force the enemy sustained
considerable losses. The Mobiles behaved
handsomely.
General Dampierre commanding the Mo
biles, was killed at the lead of his com
mand.
The Prussian batteries were dismounted
at dusk, when our troops withdrew in good
order.
The soldiers in Fort De Montragna hand
somely covered the retreat with il spirited
cann0nade.
CHattiu 81. ClOuu was UeStr0Veu by IRE.
Paris is more patriotic and determined
than ever.
kcratry will come hither.
Delavan, famous as the judge of the
Sixieme Chambre, will, it is reported, sue
ceed Dunbar, deceased, as an architect
member of the Institute.
A statue commenorating the defense of
Strasburg is to be cast in bronze for Place
dc la COncOrde.
Mo has al
amounting to over sixty-three millions, in
which Napoleon was interested and says
he was in position to know that this is
true Further, that he is confident that
Thelin, Napoleon's treasurer, will not con-
tradict this statement
Gambetta has ordered the cessation of all
persecution of the clergy at Lyons and at
Marseilles.
Messengers who were sent forward BY the
Associated Press Agency two days ago have
| not yet returned.
There is much anxiety felt to hear official
| news from Orleans.
On the eighth instant the government
sent an official circular to its representatives
in other countries. refuting, by historical
proofs, the argument made by Bismarck
that liberal France had ever desired to con-
quer, or had ever worked against German
annity.
Another circular, dated the tenth instant,
asserts that the pretensions of Prussia
would reduce her to a second rate power.
The circulars dwell on the fact that the
Prussian announcement OF their readiness
to lombard Paris, was premature.
1t is said here that Prince Napoleon was.
engaged in the affair of calling General
BOurbaki to London. but the good sense OF
the latter got the better OF the Princes in
trigue.
The General confirms the previous state
ment as to the excellent condition Of the
army at Metz; and that the surrounding
country is well supplied with fresh food.
Intelligence, believed to be reliable, has
just been received here to the effect that n
great sortie was made at Paris, on Wednes-
day, by 100000 men. strongly supported by
cannon and mitrailleuses. No particulars
received.
An official decree was issued to-day,
which orders before a court-martial all
general or other commanders of troops who
are surprised by the enemy.
NJ. Theirs is expected here on Tuesday
next.
Evening.-The news of successful sortie
by the Parisians has created marked sensa-
ton among the population and soldiers.
Dispatches received this morning an
nOunce further successes of the Francs
Tireurs.
ing BOurges.
Garibaldi arrived at Besancon on Friday.
He was formally welcomed by the authOri-
ties. Intense enthusiasm was manifested
by the soldiers and people. He will pr
ceed Immediately to reconnOitre the Prul
sian position.
The French commander at Epinal an
nounces his communications with Luneville
as being perfect.