The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-09-29
FRANCE-


Tours, Sept. GA dispatch announces
that the Prussians nave not entered Or
leans. They came near the city, halted
Pnq Pq,s shea aoimmsneed mo43XXing back toward
and subsequently, released, says Prince
Albert received a dispatch which seemed
suddenly to change his plans.
The Prussians nave entirely evacuated
Fonta1neb1eau. They imposed no tax on
the citizens, but made heavy requsitiOns
for provisions and forage.
A dispatch from EpinaI, on the 27th, says
the Prussians attacked kaOn, yesterday,
but were repulsed.
ICabIe Special TO New York SUM-
LYONS. September q, via London, Sep
tember 2S.-It was rot Without difficulty
reached Lyons. left Paris Saturday
morning, aud was obliged 70 pass by
Rouen, and arrived here on monday
night. Every where the roads were crowd
ed with soldiers and recruits for the army
of De La Loire, which is In the way of
formation at Tours, and another of De La
Rhone, under the command OF General
Cluseret, which is about to be organized.
From MarsellIes to Lyons there are two
armies. which Will harrass the Prussians
Here is certainly the last hope OF France.
The people are more energetic and reso-
lutte than in other parts of France, aud
they have assumed the direction OF their
Tne Municipal Council yesterday, unan-
imously elected General Cluseret. Com
mander-tn-chteto of the volunteer army of
the Rhine. He has not yet accepted, but
will advise the people this evening, from
the Hotel de Vile. and Will require them
to raise by taxation, 50, ,OOO, 900 francs for the
organization of the army. If the money
is granted, he Will accept the command.
There is a rumor OF Bazatue having cut
his way to Sedan, but we have received by
balloon, about five hundred letters from
Bazaine's soldiers, saying they will wait
for fair weather, before moving.
1 believe more will happen than the es-
| cape Of Bazaine.
think the Prussians are now In very
There are 100000 persons under arms in
Paris.
| Everywhere the people are anxious to
Two new armies are In formation on
| the flank of the enemy, and there is a
determination on the part of the people.
/ to treat as traitors. all who dare speak OF
q compromise with Prussia.
Tours, September %. A letter dated
Paris 9th, says the population is anima-
/ ted by one sentiment OF defense of the Cap
i ftal. The Mobile and National Guards be-
have with great calmness and delibera-
al zouave who ned in recent ight with
| out firing a shot, and afterwards attempt
been shot by order OF court martial
Severe measures have been taken with
/ others.
| pose to destroy the notes on hand in case
/ there is danger of their falling into the
hands of the enemy.
| the city with petroleum. If IL becomes nee
essary to cut of all gas
/ hOC0eKOrb mas q ESIuaFkaDA0 influence
Il over the workingmen, who are prepared
/ to defend Paris to the last The city has
been orderly. Prussian reports OF riots are
| false.
/ Gunboats guard the Seine efRsctuaily on
4 both sides OF the city.
| Large numbers OF men who have not
| arms have been detailed as dremen, in
| case Of need.
The strIctest measures have been taken
4 to insure order The police force is large,
/ and can readily be supported by military.
! There is no possibility of lack of water.
| Great numbers of women who have
| organized to take care of the wounded,
marched through the streets one day, car
| applauded.
The Bourse is no longer frequeDted, and
| scarcely any operations have taken place
Gambetta, .Garnfer, Poges and Arago
! nave been added to the committee of de-
tense.
Proper measures have been taken to
! feed the poor.