The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-01


MORE ABOUT FRENCH IMPERIAL C0RRUPrIoNs.
We are likely to have new light thrown on
Jecker's operations In Mexico by documents found
at the TuIeres. As it has been always
suspected. De MorDy made immense sums from
them; this appears evident from the facts now
turned up and IL Will probably appear that De
Mornys mlstresses had also large Slices for two OF
them became suddenly mllionaires about that time.
The ncoruptible character OF the maglstracy under
the empire, so much Wanted In Corps Legislatr
viii thus be illustrated by the trial OF that judicial
hack Devlenne. republic may not be suited to
the French peoples temperament but 1t does the
world good in sweeping out Of its Augean stable
monarchal and imperial corruption
RELIABILITY OF LONDON REPORTS.
The Brussels Independence Beige Of to-day says
Investigation shows that the 'telegrams' dated at
Brussels, made public through the Lombard street
newsroom at London are fraudulent, as they are
not wired at Brussels ut all.
The same Journal also says that the new French
government has imposed special tax of four GEN.
times per number on all newspapers, domestic and
foreign.
MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS.
The Times correspondent, writing from Luxem-
bourg, says-Mezieres is very strong, but 1t not
thought 1t could hold out.
The French prisoners OF war have been set at work
constructing canals In Hanover.
1t is said that the French repused the Pruss,ans at
Nantes.
Colonel Leslie goes as British Military Commits
soner to the Prussian 'front.'
1t turns out that the London imperial organ La
Situation is the property of or Is supported by
Rouher. 1t is curious that the greatest enemy OF
the Journalists IS always starting newspapers
The town OF Kehl Is crowded with refugees from
StraSbourp awaiting DermfsSiOn tn return their
city.
Great scandals are coming to light from the ex-
animation Of Official documents found in the palace
Of the Tuileres. They are OF character mpli-
eating the veiy highest personages in France and
other parts of Europe.
French Successes Around Paris-virtual Decree
OF a Levy I'm Nasse-Napoleon's Private Pa
pcrs Having an neutrality-suspicious. to BIO
CIT Down-NIisceIlancou Reports.
TOURS, Sept. 80. 1870.
The latest news received here from Paris mention
series Of successful engagements around the CITY,
The ardor Of the besieged had been much increased
by these victories The new breach-loading cannon
had heen placed on the ramparts.
Additional engagements have taken place around
Paris since last reports, IN which the French
ported to nave obtained fresh successes.
VIRTUAL DECREE OF LEVY EN- MAssE.
The government here will issue q decree to-mor-
row which devolves upon the projects OF depart
ments the duty Of organizing the mobllized National
Guard, which is to be composed OF all volunteers and
all men between the ages OF twentyone and forty.
Those between twenty.one and thirty-nve years OF
age who are subject to military regula-
tons are to remain in the modified Guard
until the Minister Of War calls for them.
The decree Is In fact a levy en- naasse
The projects are authorized to take the arms
of the National Home Guard and transfer
them to the Modified Guard, and also to make de-
mand for private arms wherever found One article
places the companies Of Francs Tireurs at the dig
posal Of the Minister Of War, and subjects them to
military discipline in common with the Modified
Guard. special article exempts telegraphic
employees from military service.
THE EMPIRoRs PRIVATE PAPERs-wHAT STORIES
THEY TELL.
A great number Of the private documents belong
ing to the Emperor, which were recently seized at
have just been made public here In the columns Of
the Official journal OF the republic. Many noted per-
sons under the old regime are implicated In the
scandals. The provisional government at Paris has
already dismissed NJ Devienne, the President OF the
Court de Cessation, he having been shown to be
mixed up In the scandalous transactions OF the ex-
Emperor and Marguerite Belanger
The Jecker correspondence IN relation to Mexico
was unearthed, duplicating the Duo de Morny ana
others high in the EmperQrs confidence. Besides
these there was found a letter from PerslRny to
Napoleon, proving the existence Of black tribunal
ana another from the Queen OF Holland written
directly after the battle Of Sadowa, warning the
Emperor against the very events now occurring.
Altogether the disclosures thus far made In regard
to the private life OF Napoleon have authenticated al,
the charges that the opposition made; and 1t is
thought that the next lot, soon to be published, will
be still more scandalous.
CUTTING DOWN EXPENDITURES.
Late advices from Paris announce that Jules Simon
has stopped the pensions to those dramatic writer's
who needed no assistance. Retrenchments have
also been made In the public expenditure by the
Minister OF Finances by cutting down the salaries Of
the counseors Of State and the projects OF the de-
partments. 1t is also proposed to reduce the pay of
the Ministers. The members Of the provisional gov
eminent have announced that they do not wish any
pay for their services. Counting upon The total sup
preston of the cvn list and the Senate, It is ex-
pected the saving to the government viii reach fifty
Millions as win be shown by comparison Of the
first budget under the government with the last
under the empire. 1t Is understood the pay Of all
the high functionares will be regulated with view
to the strictest economy.
BEAUREGARD A GENERAL OF FRANCE.
The report Is reiterated that General Beauregard,
late OF the Confederate army, is in the French
service. 1t is stated that he first accepted coones
commission. but tn at he has since been appointed
general and is at present organizing troops in the
south Of France.
MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS
There are no signs OF the enemy in this direction
yet.
1t is reported that the foreign ambassadors met
to-day in consequence OF the receipt OF important
news from NJ Theirs.
The government are considering the question Of
ordering elections for the Constituent Assembly in
October, and it is understood that the majority Of
the Ministers are IN favor OF the plan.
Arrangements have been made which, II success
fully carried out Will give news from Paris every
day.
Lyons is once more quiet, the factions agitation