The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-20

the Department or Eure-et Loire, twcniysix miles
from Chartresl
NEW REPORT or AN OLD BATTLE ~.
the expected battle az Orleans mas occurred. After
q six hours defence Of the city the French ned. They
evacuated the town 40 preciptately that they had
not time blow up the bridge over the Loire, which
they had already mined Tor The purpose. The forces
engaged were about equal. 40 further particulars
have been received.
rRrssrAS ExAcrIoNs ~ ORLEANS.
A correspondent at Tours sends word that The
Prussians on entering Orleans seized ali funds IN The
banks ana in private hands, including the treasury
OF the house OF nereire The Project was made a
prisoner, as Also the bishop Monslgneur Dupan-
laup, who was confined by order OF the German
commander. The city was compelled 10 pay war
requlsitlon OF two millions or francs
VICTORY Fog THE GARDEs MOBILE.
Az Athlo near Ranibomilei, fhe fourth squadron
OF the Sixteenth or Schleswig- Holstein, Hnssars
was surprised while asleep by the Inhabitants OF the
districf. One hundred horsemen were Killed by the
people The Germans were assembled there, pre-
pairing tor an attack, when the Gardes Mobile came
suddenly upon them
THE SURRENDER or soissoHs DEE 10 THE BONA
PARTlsT~.
The army OF the Duke Of Mecklenburg- Schwerin,
- 900 strong. entered the city OF SCISSORS sun
day. Fifty thousand rounds OF ammunition were
found. The bombardment lasted only four days, as
has been before reported, anu there is much
PRISE expressed that no more vigorous defence was
made. II rs said the people Of the city insisted on
the capitulatlon. At Lille II IL thought the sur
render due to treacbery, and was brought
about by the Bonapartiss, who are known to be
scheming with their allies in the island OF Jersey
and IN London.
FRENCH ADMISSION PRrssIAN HUMANITY.
The Gdaots admits that the Prussians passive
| through humane desire to AVOID useless blood
shed. anu believes they count upon making short
work OF PARIS when the guns all placed in posi-
| ton. Besides, as Paris Is known 10 he short OF
food, why may not Count Won Bismarck prefer TO
| await starvation as his ally?
| FATAL EXPLOSION AT SEDAN.
An ammunition wagon was blown ~ yesterday
near The castle ut sedan. The greatest consterna-
ton was created. The gates OF the town were
| closed. the drawbrdges drawn up ana the guards
recalled to the castle rs It was thought an attack
| had been made. order was soon restored however.
Three Bavarians were KILLED by the explosion and a
! great number injured. The accident was caused
/ by a spark from 4 smokers pipe.
ESCAPE or FRENcH PRISONERS.
Five hundred French prisoners tGardes Mobiel
escaped from the Germans on the 10Th, near cha
team Thierry, during an attack made Dy the Francs
| treurs.
/ MILITARY MOVEMENTS ~ THE vosGEs.
] telegram from Versailles dated yesterday via
Berlin TO day. says that ofenl advces IRON Epinal,
received to-day, announce that the new French corps
which arrived there few DAYS ago mas ned. Some
OF the troops went Berort, bur By far the greater
part went toward Dilon by rail. The population,
freed ron their presence, show conclat0ry spirit.
The Prussans occupy vesoul, the capital Of the
Department OF Hautc Saonc, twenty-sevn miles
| from Besancon.
AT ST. NALo.
| A riot occurred yesterday d. ST. Malo y seaport
on the English channel. in the Department of lie CT
| Vilane. The mob attempted 10 preven, the shin
| ment OF lot OF copper on board an English vessel.
The troops were called out TO rcprcss tie disorder,
and they 100 were assaed with stones ana clubs.
Order NJ last restored and the leaders Of the
riot secured. Many persons badly injured.
The soldiers suffered most, they reluctant to
| use their firearms.
| DESTROYING GERMAN COMMUNICATIONS.
l The railway service between Compeigne ana Par.
has again been interrupted, ana the rolling stocl
OF tbs road has been transferred to northern lines
wAI ITEMS.
| General Won Werder reports that the enemy re
Gently In his front Das retired to Bcrort and Dior
, Herr Won Bleibren, German artist, now in Vel
, sailles with the Crown Prince, is engaged In OH
or the apartments OF one wing OF the palace at We
: |
Of Grayelotte, Woertn ana Sedan.
Herr Camphausen the Prussan Under Minister o
Finance, has gone 10 varsees.
Preparations have been made by the Germans q
sever communications around Tours and the cit
may be cut on AT any moment.
The Food supply in Paris-Inces.nnt Fir,
from the FOrtresse~-An Arnaisticc 10 Bury
Dcad-Captare Of Chatcamdun by the Ger.
Osul 49,
The Frcnch Falling Bnck-Rumored Re-
trent Of the Pr"ssinn.-Frcnch Reinforce
Misunderstanding Order from General Pslu
dine-Condact Of the Germans in Orlcnns-
| Kccapturo Of Mcluu-successfut Sortic,
from Montmcdy ind Ncuf Brisach-Gcuera
News Items.
Tours, Oct. 10, 1870.
Minister GaInbetta has returned 10 Tours.
THE roOD SUPPLY PARIS.
| Dispatches from Paris are full OF details OF M
measures taken by the authorities to insure a last
ing supply OF food. The cattle ana sheep are wei
sheltered and many horses are Killed daily an,
their flesh satcd. Care Is taken to keep IN Ia
supply OF vegetables. The stock OF potatoes OF
hand Is enormous.
| ISCEssASr FIRE FROM THE poRrREssEs
The foruesses keep up continual fire. desrroynI
the batteries OF the Prussans fast a. they ar
erected Within range. Every effort Is made by IN
enemy TO throw up offensive works especially dur
ing the night, bui the electric lights reveal them
ana the admirable lre OF the marine gunners level
or renders them unlcnaJle.
| ARNIsrfcE TO BURY THE DEAD
Advccs from Paris to the l4th confirm The renor
that The ssians ashcd for an armistcc FOR m
burial OF vac dead. This shows how effective TN
last soriie was.
CAPTURE OF cBArssupuN ny THE GERMANS
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