New-York tribune., 1870-10-15
TOURS, Friday, Oct. Il, 1870.

TOURS, Friday, Oct. IA, 1870.
Adyices from Marselles state that NJ Esquiros has
received petition demanding the resignation Of the
Bishop and that he be replaced by chosen from
the clergy of Marseilles. NJ Esquiros DEGREES that
the congregation of Jesuits of Marseilles be dis
solved. The Fathers will be expelled within three
DAYS. but will be conducted to the frontier. Their
property viii be sequestered Professionally.
NJ. Gambetta states that Gen. Bazaine has volun-
tarily given in his adhesion to the Republic.
The Government has issued DEGREES for thepurpose
of stimulating all ranks to enter the army and en-
courage young talent, making appointments and adj
vancements according to talent displayed or services
rendered The former rules stopped such advance
ments, but now military grades may be conferred
upon persons not belonging to the regular army
These grades are TO cease at the end of the war;
cept in cases of unusual 6dt great services rem
dered. 1t is decreed that workmen in the
Government armores and arsenals are not to
be forced into the military service. They
must, however, form companies and drill but so as
not to interfere with their work.
Information has just been received here by mail
from Lyons showing that that city is amply pre-
pared TO resist any force the Prussians can send
against it. The nights near the city have been
strongly fortified; intrenched camps have been con-
structed, and heavy guns placed in position All
symptoms Of disorder have disappeared from that
city, and throughout the South of France the stua-
ton is now accepted uncomplainingly. AS the de-
partments of the old Province of Normandy are with
out money the authorities are issuing paper currency
of small denominations.
All the troops here left this afternoon to Join the
forces opposing the enemy Orleans and Chateau
dun. Among these reenforcements are the Francs
tireurs from Bordeaux and the south of France, who
marched through the streets to the depot singing
patriotic songs. They were wildly cheered by the
people, and the enthusiasm was nbounded. As
they reached the station they were met by Gen.
Bourbald who had just arrived accompanied by NJ.
Cr6mieux and the soldiers and citizens joined in
impromptu ovation to the General and the Minister
The scene was most impressive.
The official account showst that the French ves-
sells have captured thirtytwo prizes since the COM
mencement of the war.
Menotti Garibaldi has arrived az Marseiles on the
way to Paris. Ricciot his brother is also expected
in that city.
Minister Gambetta works constantly, not with the
civil administration. but with the military chiefs. his
first object being the organization of the armed
forces of the country. When that has been accom-
plished. he will turn his attention to political mat
tiers.
The Government has issued proclamation to the
people of the provinces, showing how the enemy
treat the population of the territory they occupy 1t
charges that they first buy, then take, and finally
pllage The proclamation is to be placarded in all
the communes. The Prussians are levying heavy
contributions on the people around Beauvais in the
Department of Oise.
Each canton of France has been ordered to furnish
battalion of soldiers for the national defense. The
total number of cantons in France is about 1850.
The Prussians attribute the frequent railway acci-
dents in their rear TO the ilwi of the inhabitants.
They make this the pretense for treating the civil
authorities with excessive severity and for levying
enormous acquisitions. The inhabitants of Aube
and other Eastern Departments are resolved on re-
sstance The Francs-tireurs are springing up
everywhere, Overrunning the country, and doing
much harm to the Prussans
There is violent resistance in all the French chan
mel ports to the shipment of food IN any form.
1t is reported that NJ K6Tatry left Paris in bal
loon and landed in safety. On the day of his de-
of Police The Danish Minister has arrived here
from Paris. As soon as the bombardment of the
capital commences all the representatives, of the
foreign Powers will come TO Tours.
One of the gunneTs the Paris fOTtlhcatlons has
particularly distinguished himself He has thus far
frustrated all the efforts of the Prussians to con-
struct offensive works within range Of his guns. He
is an Alsatian named Christian. The authority re-
porting this mentions that the Prussans have not
vet been able to plant single battery near enough
10 disturb any part of Paris.