The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-28
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10 the Prefecture At Tours The administration viii
forward them, "as II is determined to break the
blockade which the enemy is enaeavoring to cstab
ilsh'
AFFAIRS AT oRLEANs
Information nom Orleans says that all the shops
and stores are closed ana the streets deserted by
the inhabitants. The women almost universally ap-
pear in MOURNING. The Prassnn Officers eadeavor
60 disne The gloom Intellectually.
SEIRMIsH on THE LOIRE
despatch rom Blois daled yesterday, reports
shal strong column OF the enemy's cavalry ana
infantry attacked Flencn recommending party on
the lett bank Of the Lone yesterday bat were hand.
somely repuIseJ alter short engagement
oHArEAupUN STILL OCCUPIED.
despatch from Yendime dated Yesterday, states
ihat it As said there are san 1000 Russians in
Chateaudun, 500 Of which are cavalry. They also
have two cannon.
CONTINUED BAD WEATHER
Ihe weather continues nnfaVorabe for military
movements. For several days the rain has fallen
steadily and most OF the time high winds pre-
vailed. This has been especially the case the
Norm Of France. The Pruss:ans III Nornanay and
the Vosges ind 1t extremely difficult 10 move their
artillery. TIE Francs-iTcurs take advantage Of this
had weather TO lnnlct severe Losses on The enemy
oARIGALpt oRGA'lzING ms FoRcEs-sEvERB HIGHT
ING.
A despatch from TEoyes states that Nogent was
evacuated by the Prussans last bgnt. Before leav-
ing they fred the town IN several Places General
Caribaldi Is st at Dale where, Notwithstanding his
mdispoSion, nc personally supcrintends the orga-
nzation Of the free forces. He has collected strong
force and wnich Is subjected 10 the most stringent
discipline. Several sharp engagements have occur
rcd with considerable losses on both sides.
we GERMAN ADVANCE CHECKED BY GARiBALpI
In The East the Prussian army has been suddenly
and decisWey stopped. Their march upon Lyons
has been checked by the victories OF the French
under Gauoaidt rhe latter, ever since he took
command, has acted vigorously. taken many PRISON
ers and cannon, ana accomplished Tie object for
which ne forth.
N. KERHTRY ORGANIZING THE BErroNs
~ ker1iry has ordered all tie Mobiles IN the pro-
vince OF Brittany 10 concentrate at Mans, In order
10 oppose the progress or the Prussians who seem
TO be moving in that direction. 1t IS understood
that when the troops collected there as contcn.
plated NJ KerAtry wl organize them himself for
offensive warfare. Many regular troops viii also 10,
Incorporated IN this army. lie has already issued
stirring proclamation TO the bibles. promising that
they SHAH have the best weapons and be well sup
piied with cannon and mitraleuses. Tney are to
be submitted to the strlctcst discipline. Unwilling
hearts must remain away. Let only the true Brtons
come whose rallying cry shall te God ana the
country"
GERMAN MOVEMENTS IN THE NORTH or FRANCE.
oespatch from Lille, dated Tue oath inst, states
tnat 81 quentin has been evacuated.
Anneis mas not vet been attacked. The Prussians
feHe'teo suddenly without commencing hostIiitics
and are now concentrating Laon. The siege or
La Ferie has also been abandoned. large portion
vi the army OF the Duke Of Meckeuburg. Schwern
Is moving hastiiy towards Paris.
TWELVE THOUSAND PRUss1ANs At DREUy.
despatch from Nonancourt, dated the Goth inst