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The New York herald., 1870-11-23
COURT or GENERAL SESSIONS.

Before Cunning 8. Beaford, City Judge.
ALLEGED RoBBERY-ACQUIrrAL or THE PRISONERS.
The case OF Timothy Collins ana Maurice Loonie,
which was commenced on Monday was concluded
yesterday. The defendants were charged with vio.
lently beating, ana robbIng Mary OLeary or 1--we dol
lars on the night OF the 3lst OF October while she
was passing through Forty street. she was
fatty contradtcted by the onlcer, WHO found her
hours after the time she to have been ROBBED
In a grossly intoxicated state. A respectable wit
ness testified that he knew the woman O'Ieary for
Inc would not believe her under oath,
Assistant District Attorney Fellows said that he
COULD not c0nsclentousy ask for the conviction OF
the defendants upon the testimony developed on the
trial, ana remarked further that his Honor hai
given sufficient and decided assurance TO the con-.
mnnty that when clear case Of robbery was esab-
lished the perpetraior would DC severely dealt with
Y, The jury rendered verdict OF NOT guilty, where
upon the Judge said that they used very just dis
cretion In the verdiCE they had rendered, because
the authorities were determined, when robbery WIS
proven by Legitimate evidence, to punish the oend-
crs te the full extent Of the law.
As there was Indictment against Collins and
Loone for an attempt NJ rape upon lnc same w0
man. Mr. Howe moved for their discharge.
Dir. Fellows did not oppose The molten and the
Court directed that H0tse 1)JDselu he entered and
the deicndents discharged from custody.
THE KEEPER or A BkwDY HOUSE ACQUITTED OF A
CHARGE OF FROBBERY--JrBGE BEDFORD GIVES mMA
WORD or ADVICE.
Gustav Pnegcr, who keeps dcn IN New Chambers
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whose use the popular prejudice is smineptly alb
sard. But the poor peope of Paris were then re-
duced 10 direr straits than the 'Besieged RESIDENT
has yet known. They tried 10 make bread OF bones
ground 10 powder, even ransacxing human grave
yards for material. Dreadful maadies broke out In
those who partook OF Il; and next the skins Of
animals and old leather began 70 be bo,isi and
eaten. A hagg1rd, scarccrow population nlel the
streets, some cr ing, 'lvc us bread or peace p and
lQ9 OF yeM dying daily It soon became impossible to
"a tIs a;ln u joi, Henry ordered general as
salt and drove the Parisans within the walls, thus
deprvng them Of The slight provision OF herbs and
vegetables they mad been Able 70 MAKE wn.S ssc 1,,r
carried little dog IN her arms, which she said she
had reserved for the last extremity; and the broth
Of the huge public soup caudrsns grew thinner and
was now navOrod with rancid tallow and foul
grease. Al this date 10000 people were reported
dead, and a. the csss q M tnS ne siege enc account
OF the bosleged became Of unspeakable horror. The
cultivated citizen became again savage, tearing
and rsndlng IKE q Wild ocast; Men disputed with
dogs for carron, which they devcured raw; an,NATe
read OF neither fcediRg on the dead bodies Of Mr.
two children, and then dying OF insanity.
Ihis frightlul record OF misery and despair was
closed on the 3oth OF August by the raising OF the
siege. All humanity must pray that Its horrors may
never be repeated.
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COURT CALENpARS-IHls DAY.

SUPRBNE CoUET-GENERAL TERM.-Ffeld by Judges
mgrahaIn, Barnard and C4rdozo. Opens at half
past ten A. MNos. 2ss, l53 los, 156 1877. l6o, l6o
iel 1872 i65 io4 1885, l69. ie7 l6s lo9, 40, l12 i73,
ia, IT'S, l76, 1T, 1TS, I13.
SUPREME CouRr-CiRouIT--Part 1.-Beiore Judge
Van Brunt Opens al half past ten A. Mos 2s.J,
2237 2S4S lSS9. 1885, 2l35, 2s5o 2s93, 1895, 1897.
200l 2903 2905 2e0o z9l5, 29l7 29lp, 2921 1876 70 o.
SUPREME CUuRr--SrEciAL TERMSHed by Judge
Miller. Opens at half.pasL ten A. M.-Nos. 1877, 2&s.
SUPREME CouRT-CHANBERs.-IIed by Judge
Brady. Calendar called at twelve Moo. %, "a,
3s, AZ, ~, 81, 10, 72 Cali 81.
SUPERloR CouBT--rEiAL TEnM.-nefore Judge
McCunn.Nos 3s3, COL Is. 3l5 $50. 3o7 3ol 1888, 80,
", l07, Ill, li9, 276. 1885, ISL.
COMMON PLEAs-Part l.-Before judge Loew.--
One hour causes.-Nos. 245. 2S4, slo 951, 49, I06.
6S7, S4S, $50 $50, 72l
MARINE CouRr--TRIAL TERM.-Part 1.-Before
Judge Shea.-Nos 4aI5, 4392, 4fl7, 44lS zslg 4432,
442l, 43o3, 4.o4, 43o6, .395 443l ASA 443S, 44a,
544s, 4i52, 4453 4454 4.55 ll56 4457. Part BE
fore Judge Tracy.-Nos 5000, Ao3o 4lls 42is. AGO,
42oi, 4ss 4S4o AS5o 1862, 4427. 4a3s, 44i5, 4sa7,
4449, 1850, 4iJl.
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UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.


Infringement al Howe's Patcns for Truss
Bridges.
WAsHINGT IN Nov. q, 1870
NO. 24o. The Philadelphia, Wilmington ana Bal
ttnsofs Railroad Company, Patnttrs In Error, Us.
isaac H. IFtntbie 20 as. Error TO the Circuit Court
or the Dlstra or Nary d.--Thls suit was brought
by the defendants In error to recover damages for
the alleged Infringement OF Howe's patent Tor the
construction OF truss frames of bridges to which they
claimed title as assgnees for the states OF New Jer
sey, pennsylvania, Delaware Maryland the District
Of Columbia, and that portion OF the Baltimore and
ONO railroad located In Virginia. The patent right
on as ussq @ oy rne raroaa N tho constrac
Ine sny question raised In the court
Del0w was As w the title OF tho plain
tl1S the railroad company insisting that the
lnirInSemcnt was during the extended term Of The
patent, and that the plaintiff did not adduce proof
70 show that was contemplated by the assignment
extended patent II was also shown that there had
Oeeh haf interest conveyed by the p aints TO one
Stone, anu t was insisted that the plantlfs there
!0le nad no such exclusive right as would entltle
them TO maintain the suit. Also, that In q certain
SUIT In Pennsylvania courts the interests OF the
Prior to the commencement OF this action, the ver-
dict under the charge Of the court was for the
palnus, anu the case Is brought here, the railroad
company Insisting That the Court erred In its ruling,
and tnat their position below, which Is assumed
here, IL correct The defendants in error claim
the plaintlns' interest," passed to Stone, was but
partnership Interest, which was never recorded
exercised, and that the case In Pennsylvania was
nullity, rounded on false representations.
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surlnIoR cousT-JslAl IreM-pARI |.

ADefancr Insurance Company Looking After
Its Guarantee Notes.
Hope Mutual Lie Insurance Company us. Simeon
Bald,cin.--Tlis is an action to recover an amount
OF seventy-fve per cent on guarantee note. The
note was given by the paintis to the defendant for
$500, IN 1887, ana the assessment made IN 1869
to cover the losses suffered by the company on poll
cies. At the time Of this assessment the company
was entirely lns0lvent all the assets and revenues
OF the company having been exhausted except The
guarantee fund-sl4, 900 being tho losses upon poll.
cics. The trustees levied an assessment OF
seyenty-flve per cent on the dollar upon
all the guarantee notes, including that OF the
defendant. A recover was duly appointed or all
tue effects OF said company, with power To sue for
anu collect the notes ana claims Of SAID company.
The defendant wns duly nottded Of the assessment
and payment demanded, which the defendant re-
fused TO pay and hence this action. The defence
was the statute OF limitations The jury rendered o
verdict for $S07 50 for the plaintiffs.
The Case Of the Washington Market Produce
Dealers.
Broom Us. Conlbe, M d CO.-In this case the trial
of which was concluded on Monday, and all the
facts published at the timc the verdict or the Jury
was made known yesterday morning, and was for
the Defendants
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A WOMAN'S TRIUMPH.

A F.cncbrnnn Outwitfcd by Jersey Justice-.
The Caberet Descrtion Case In Newark.
Some weeks ago the HERALD ventilated the par.
ticniars OF seemingly hearrending case or wife
descrtion, in which the role diab0liQue was s,,s-
tanned by one George Caoeret q wcto do but rather
iestivcly inclined French ieweier at present EN-.
p!oyed in the factory Of Carter Hawkins 4 Dodd,
Newark y. J. About five years ago he came 10 this
country, and after wasting his sweetness on the
desert air for several years became acquainted
with dashng looking young lady, also native or
lovely France. Her he married. but, If her sworn
statement Is TO he believeI from the day the nrp-
tlal knot was ti.d until the present he has
never contributed ole iota 10 her sup
port, aitho he has always earned cx-
cellent wages. Their child died, she AYERS
from an absolute lack or proper care and nourtst-
ment during the period Immediately following Mrs.
Caberets acconcbemcnt Latterly he has lives, away
from her entirely, devoting his time and his means
to ladies OF the free and easy order. Ovcriaken by
sickness and want IN New York, she was c0mpelied
TO apply TO the authorities there: but they sad they
could do nothing for her that she must 20 10
cordingy, she went; but there was informed
that the law was powerlcss to hold Caberct, as it
become Charge to the ciy. and as she lived IN New
York she had no claim IN Newark. With a view,
however, 70 soaring ilm into decency the Jersey
and hts release was easily effected. Since then
however, Mrs. Caberet ias changed her residence 10
No. IL Bank street, Newark, the authorities having
aided her In the matter. since then CaDeret has
been again arrested aud IL now In custody In deauit
OF $500 security that the will not become In
any way burden 10 the town.
Yesterday she stated that f he would place ut her
disposal $500, 30 that she could make start IN tue
world for herself, she would sign bill OF perpetual
separation and never trouble him more. Tnis no
has agreed TO do and to+ay the necessary papers
VIII bc made out. Much credit Is due the Newark
authorities, especially Judge Dean for the conside
rate manner In which they have helped poor Mrs.
Caberct
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SUPREME COURT GENERAL Term

A" Oh Cov'pauy Trying 20 'sStrikc uc'' I'm
the Courts.
Before Judges lngraham Barnard and Csrdozo.
Richard W. Tr"adH ApDsisanf, u.s. Hiram Pool, Re-
spo~denL--This action is brought to recover al
legged damages sustained bv the plantin through
what are claimed 10 nave been fraudulent mIsrepre.
sensations by the defendant In the sale 10 paint OF
certain easehold property III venango county. Penn
the paintr that he paid sal 900 for The assignment
Oh the lease IN question, aud that this lease did not
cover All the lands and improvements, a. repre-
dlct was returned Tor the pl6nti for $500 damages
and new trial was asked on the ground thar the
Jury was mistaken In the rule OF damages a. they
lost large damages de Gcto through not being per.
milted to bore Tor OIL ia all the land upon which tho
privilege was supposed TO he granted. The defence
ClSiOh
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PERsOxALIA.

List Of Americans registered at the Offices Of
Bowes Brothers d Co., 440 Strand, Charing Cross
London, and II Rue de la Paiy, Parls:--
AT THE LONDON OFFICE FOR WEEK ENDING nov. 4.
New YOrk--ll. G. White, Jr., Miss A. NJ. Bruen, T..
?. D.. stanton y ,1 and 1amy 3: R, Brush y Rooseyels
Morse and llmily Miss Hannah b. Smith, Miss NJ.
=. Toles, Albert Post Mitchell, Joseph u Heenan,
/. sandforl, Miss Anna Jenner, j. II slebbins
Henry A. Cram, Henry a. Dyke aud family, Mrs.
p ~ W. wyss Mss and % J" %
Samuel l.. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Bonner
Thomas Reed, Mrs. T. Reed, Mlss Carrie A. Reed, r.
eastman Miss Anita Snyder, Kessler Smith, q. Il.
Turrel, Hamilton +. Towlc, Mrs Gideon J. Tucker,
Pau! Paul F. g Tacker Colonel ,G George \ Church, Mar.
and wiie, Mrs Runkle, Frederick Daniel, Captain
H. de =. Clay, Franklin Bartlett. Boston-Mr. and
klns, William Brewster, q. 7; Aciauthiln and wife,
Farser hss + raen j. crswo IS s Hags Dr. psaHs nsar
s%s Sasss Mr. FaF'ss saS Ma BAH hughes nss 3D. ss
MIN, Miss judith Johnson. narfod, DC Conn.,. %
White. PhtlndeIpha--S. Stockton Hornor, Miss
N. Lea. 7; Morris Ionlsana-R; r. Beaseley N;
and Mrs. is +. waSana. BalSmore-e % ". Maupin.
FISHER pnaSs ss ana family. UncinnstH $ n. B"sn.a
Dr. =. r. Webb and wife. Mrs. Sarah ..
Carlisle, the Misses CarlSlc. Pltfsptrg, Pa-ThOS.
=. Blair, Miss Dlckey. San FranclscO-H. p. Coon
and family J. Q. I. FINN and wife, Commodore selim
e. woodwork, O. +. Fargo, A. P. Sandford. Brook
lyn, N. Y.-Miss Rose Benson. Mashington--Dr. II.
A. Robbins, Colonel W. Yates Stieck. Princeton,
N. J.--Rcv Augustus Broahead and family. Onio--
Rev. Mr.. Holcomb and wife, Rev. L. J. Norton and
wife. Norristown Pa.--Miss Craig. Kentucky-Rev.
MI. Lucas. America N, Y.--Kev: MT; seeey. Harris
burg, Pa.-Rev. Mr.. Seller. Wiliamsport, Pa
Rev. Mr. Simon st. LOuis-C. =. Greeley,
Miss f. Greeley, Charles r. Greeley. W.. q.
Ford, I. H. Swope, J. u. Irwin. Charleston, s. c..
Mrs. NJ Gates, Mrs. NJ Douglas. United States Coast
Survcy-George w. Dean Porto Rico-Miss NJ. a.
Graves. Taunton. Mass-John NJ. W. Pratt. Chi
cag0--Mr. and Mrs. G. Il. Howes, Robert A. McMur-
ray. United States--J Q. .. spencer, Alexander
Cummings, William Thompson, United States Con-
sui at Southampton. syracuse, N. Y.-Edward J:
Munroe. Parls-Dr Chepxell, Z. SEWER, Mr. aud
Mrs. Charles Breaz, Henry J. Phipps, sac
Augustus singer, Baron Albert de Gavres, @. X.
Wells, w. Pembroke Fetridge, tho Misses Fetridge..
Owing to the complete military Investment or
Paris there have been no arrivals at the Paris house
OF B0wles Brothers Co. during the past week,
which were then as sfoiloys:-Chlcago-J. N. Du-
randi J. Sheppard Page Boston-Wtlam j. Bowes
and wife. william G. Dreyer, Whining
ton, N. C.-George W. kldder.
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EU r @ p E..
ffs >--->>~~.-~~-,--' '--~>s"-.~>~
Employments Of King William and
Bismarck ut Versailles.
e->~~~>.>y1J,e<~->~~~-e,
THE sIEGEs OF PARIS,
Basis Of the German Claim for
Territorial Aggrandizemcnt.
DAILY LIFE At VERSAILLES.

Some particulars about the daily life OF the King
OF Prussia and Count Bismarck at Versailles are
given In n letter from that town. dated october rs,
which says:--
The King Of Prussia has taken the Prefecture for
ass me Rns goes out hnsns taxing his
tnre In an open carriage with four nOrseS precedeu
q platoon q daG9onsopng s ISo e Which,
has been killed il distributed among the troops u
the Guard with the exception no o. wnas y as
with nsScs and venison Meat and butter are both
- sa c ser Ssn tnat 81 bacner
meat which h often requisitoned for the army and
Count Bismarck resides at tne Impasse Montbeau-
ron. have only once seen him--in the park on nm
occasion when the band was playing He never
y IN his working room installed In the Office Of the
Secretary General Of the Prefecture From five 4. N.
dicates that the Minister Is at work; II Is also about
tAls time that shadows may be seen gliding along
fashion peculiar to Inc ministers hotel '''''
These are the spies arriving from Paris with tne
reports and the newspapers.
UAt ten A. M the Minister has terminated his work,
despatched his courters and marked out the pro-
yramme OF the day. Relieved from all work, NJ dc
cern and Indifference that are depicted III his cOtlr-
tenance. Generally, In the afternoon. he makes an
ventnring further than prudence would recommend.
The band continually plays In the park. and no
matter what may be SAID OF the superiority OF the
Prussians In artillery, In matters Of music 1t would
be difficult TO ind their masters. The audience Is
composed mostly Of officers and ladies OF the dent-
monde, who entered the town IN the wake Of the
army; ana the 0icefs OF the Guard are full OF at
tentions them. Besides this portion OF he public
there may be seen many parasites, Of both sexes
arrived from Berlin, under the pretext Of nursing
some imaginary wounded relation but who In
reality have come spectators to witness the bon
bardmcnt OF Paris II, ,se persons crowd the hotels
and 0hstruct the streets and squares. Nothing is
more exasperating than the presence OF these
VA hA m n nj fl,fAn apff In
trous war. During last week there were at least q
dozen persons OF cminence-kings, princes and
German grand dukc5-who have met TO decide when
ny. grand review was held III their honor on the
evening OF October 70, ON which OCCASION the Old
KING gave dinner Which lasted till midnight. the
whole facaae Of the Prefecture was brilliantly uui-
naied. -Four cuirasscrs OF the Guard, giants In
roaring on she siao OF PARIS "a il To- protest IN tts
deep, sonorous voice, agansE this foreign satrnaa
VII tile soil OF country In mourning
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Thiyd Avenue Savings Bank rs. Potter 81 al
Motion granted.
FenastOt0si, m, rs. National Spring Company et
di.-Order granted.
UfidertH rs. Kelly ct al Judgment granted
UndeThU rs. GrisrOtd ct al.--Judgment granted.
Laurence et al Us. Kelly 81 aL-Refercnce
granted.
Catrocarisst ct as rs. Froa0h,odt.-Moti
granted.
Eastman ct al. cs. Bsadv.--Molion granted
BtuteIUeLd rs. ktShtOrd ct 0t.--MOtlon granted.
sheldon Us. Ffedn et al.-M0ti0n granted.
Cnntpbett o.. WestcOH ct 0i.--MOtIOn granted.
Remington rs. Sha,o ct aL-MOtion granted.
Burnhetnte1 Ell al. Us. B0sd1aan et 0t.-MotiOn de-
MED, without costs.
KaesttYag rs. De K,ttn.-M0tiOn granted,
Hazard u.s. Cdrpenter.--Moton granted.
Phfitney Us. Meyer ct 0i.-Judgment granted.
!StettItetner ss. ROttsclstld et d.-Moton grunted
Marshall ct al. rs. James ct al.--MotioE denied.
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street, was tried upon charge OF robbing Mary J.
Brown one OF his girls, on the ls oi October. II
witnesses were all lo0so characters and a. the test
mony was contradictory, the Jury acquitted the
e1oId saS voa u' three dSys 10 bess S
this house Of iniamy, ana H the ocers In That pre-.
cInct report 10 me that you have not done 30 :
there " any specimen Of mankind that deserves tn9
scorn and contempt Of his fellow men II " the man
so utterly depraved IN heart lost 10 all principle
az to keep house OF prostitution. Fallen wonieu
generally deserve the sympathy or men; but when
men Ike yourself take advantage Of them ~ fheir
msiortunes, AMI make money by using them, y ~
hlgh time 10 put stop 10 this miserable radic. bo9
70 r II .hat you quit hs onsinesi AZ once otherwise
LARCENY FROM rnE PERsoS-sENT TO THE srATn
PRISON For PiyR YEARS.
william Robinson, Indicted Tor robbery, pleaded
guilty to larceny from The person. The witness for
tne people, Mary Jantzen residing at No. I0sf
srsa.s sse, s alleged mat on ae le. OF octooer so
aOwn, TOOK $3.50 IN money out VI the pocket Of he
Judge Bedford In dlsposin9 OF Robinson said
hoblison You have been indicted By the Grand Jury
Ior robbery Had you been tried Tor thar ofencd
you might not have BEEN convicted but unquestion-
ably you would have been convicted Of the plea
which the District Attorney has seen proper to
act for man TO follow lady into her room KNOCK
her down ana take $3.50 lroni her. All the eniency
aaa you deserve tue District Attorney has seen ni to
give YOU IL femaliis now for the Court TO mete Ou0
,e penalty which Il i've Years III the state Prison az
on...s Coioicu WoHiun, was tIlcH upon
ChaIge OF stealing twentynine dollars the 81 oil
,..,, Ocs0oer, irom Mrs Turner The evidence IN
suincicnt :? sustain the charge; aud the jury
dered a verdict Of not guilty.
The following Is the calendar for to-day:--Tho
People vs.. John johnson (eont,nued robbery: same
vs. Henri Fleiseig, seduction; same Va George
Livingston and William Burns burglary; same W.
Thomas Ostrander burglary, Same W.. Thomas
McClcnnan, burglary: Same Va. John Lahan, ic.on-
Gus assault and battery; Same w. John l.. stiison,
embeZzlemant; Same vs. Leo Wolf, grand larceny;
same John Williams, felonous assault ana bat.
tery Same Vi Henry Beck and Others grand lar
ceny; Same W. Wilhelm Johannng, grand larceny;
same w. John Williams, grand larceny; same w.
Joseph A. Weaver receiving stolen goods Same w.
Tobias Green, larceny from the person.
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UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS cousr.
The Case Of Alleged Cruelty Against the
Ofnccrs Of the American ship Old Colony.
Before Commissioner Shields

The Case OF Alleged Cruelty Against the
Ofnccrs Of the American ship Old Colony.
Before Commissioner Shields.
The Unded states rs. Victor " crook, Hugh
Doherty ana Wulfans Mcdonnell. The defendants
are respectively first, second and third mates OF the
American ship Old Colony, and were yesterday ar
rested on charge OF having brutay treated Ray.
mona Rau and Franco Frank, seamen on board
that vessel II will be remembered that Frank and
Kau were arrested on charge Of having endeayOrcd
TO create q mutiny. The unfortunate men are now
IN hospital suffering from The treatment they alege
they received from tho officers Of the ship. The de-
PENDANTS were each held in S3 900 bail to appear for
examination.
Charge OF Passing N Counterfeit Twenty Doll
lar Note.
TIE United States Us. W,tltdn Fishe.-The de-
fendant, who is charged with having passed coun-
terlcit twenty dollar note on the National Bank Of
Unca on one Hugh Mcsorey, saloon keeper at s2
Christopher street, was brought up on continued
examination; The particulars OF the case have been
already published. The defence set up Il denial
ON tho part of the defendant that ne ever mad pos.
session CT the bill IN question. and could not have
given u e. the complainant. In support OF the the
oiy lhat AcSorey had received II from some ono
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THE ARMY OF THE LOIRE.

One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Men and
Two Hundred Guns--Dfnry OF the Month.
Information as 10 the position OF the Army OF tho
Lore was furnished by correspondent Of the Lon
don Neics, who is to accompany It's movements.
The army crossed over to the right or northern
bank OF tho river on the 9th inst, ana extended
from Marchenoir to Mer distance Of twelve miles,
former place ana the headquarters Of the Fifteenth
at the latter. r. wv
me general headquarters were at Mer until the
3D., when, upon intelligence that Won der Tam had
received reinforcement OF 90, 900 men from Metz,
General D'Anrclles abandoned the idea cf an Oren-
sive movement and fell back some leagues towards
Bios. The army IL described as not despicable in
numbers. The London Tines correspondent at
Tours sets 1t down as 10000 men and 200 guns
Rigorous discipline Is maintained.
The slightest offence is punished with DEATH ana
executions take place daily. -
The officers In the higher grades are stated to be
hostile 70 the republic. and. generally speaking,
respondent, ana the soldiers have little copfdence
in their chiefs.