The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-15


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HELP FOR FRANCE.
The NEW YORK HERALD correspondent at Tours,
writing from that city on the 18th inst says, the
principal events Of the last few days have been the
arrivals OF the Papa Zouaves, American volunte9 rs
and GaribaldL The 90 0frcers 100 non.c0m mis-
stoned ofYcers ana 500 privates OF the late Papal
Guard are a. nne looking fellows ~ 1t is
possible TO see. They are credu. to any
army. Tours is full OF different regiments Of
cavalry and infantry. The American volunteers were
most enthusiastically received, the French express
ing confidence tn { they VIII rendera good account
OF themselves. Gambetta's spirited address to the
French has been remarkably well received; 1t APP
pears 10 have stirred up the spirit OF the people.
MOVEMENTS OF FRENCH TROOPS
The troops which were sent forward to reinforce
the Fifteenth corps ana subsequently participated IN
the actions near Orleans recently arc again arriving
here From the reports OF their ocers It seems the
losses sustained In the two days action were not
nearly so heavy az was at first reported.
CONFIRMATION OF BAzAINE's SUCCESSFUL sokTiE'
despatch from the Sub Project OF Pont LEveque,
dated on Wednesday u2th), fully confirms the re-
ports OF successful sorties by Marshal Bazane. ne
had burned five villages, which had given shelter 10
the Prussians, disIodged the enemy from several
positions and cut 10 pieces four regiments OF cav
General Canroberr made successful sorte on the
left bank OF the Moselle.
Advlces from Metz show that the Prussians &C.
cupy Gordon OF villages around the city, but hold
no position within distance OF twenty kilometres
Of the Notifications. Marsha. Bazaine made sor-
tie Saturday last, In which he captured GOO oxen
and 500 sheep from the enemy.
PRUssIAN ADVANCE ON cHATEAUDUN.
despatch from Bonneval, on the Lore, dated
the 18th, reports that the Prussians lately at VILE
aumbain are now moving toward Chateaudun,
where the National Guards are ready to receive
them. The rolling stock OF the railway has been
sent to Vendome.
OCCUPATION OF EPNAL BY THE GERMANS.
despatch from Epinal, dated Yesterday AFTER
noon, announces that the Prussians have entered
that place. The citizens made stout defence, but
were not able to resist the artillery OF the enemy.
The town was considerably damaged by the can.
nonade. [Epinal Is city OF about $4,000 people In
the Department Of yosges on the Moselle.l
GERMAN MOVEMENTS AT LPINAL.
despatch from Neufchatel, dated yesterday,
states that force Of Prussians, 1000 strong is as
Epinal. Ten trains, full OF German troops, have
passed the Mouse gong TO Paris.
THE SITUATION IN LYONS FAVORABLE.
Reliable information has just been received here
by mail from Lyons, showing that that city is amply
prepared to resist any force the PrusSlanS send
against It, The heights near the city have been
strongly fortified, intrenched camps have been con-
structed and heavy guns placed in position. The
entire population armed and drilling day ana
night. Large numbers OF Mobiles and Franc-tlreurs
have reached Lyons. There are troops enough there
now for army, ana they may be easily organized
to act on the offensive. All symptoms OF disorder
have disappeared from that city, and throughout
the south OF France the situation is now accepted
uncompainingly
soIssoNs BOMBARDED.
A despatch from ST. Quentin dated yesterday re-
ports that the Pnissians have commenced to bonn
bard Scissors. The iowa is able and prepared to
stand siege.
PRuSsIANs AT MAING.
An official despatch from Mer, on the railway be-
tween Tours and Orleans, dated to-day reports that
no Prussians at Beaugency, but they have occu-
pied Mang in force.
OPERATIONS IN TIE PRUSsAN REAR
The invaders attribute the frequent railway acci-
dents in their to the i'll viii OF the inhabitants.
They make this the pretence for treating the civil
authorities with excessive severity and for levyng
enormous acquisitions. The inhabitants OF Aube
and other eastern departments are resolved on re-
slstance. The Franc-tlreurs springing UP every
where overrunnlng the country and doing much
harm TO the Prussians.
RECONNOISSANCE TO FERTEVILLENEUF.
despatch from vendome dated yesterday states
that reconnaissance in force made that day as
far as Fertevillencur. No enemy was encountered.
The railroad Is unrestricted to Cloyes.
PRUssIANS NEAR JoNY.
despatch from Jony reports that some Prussian
scouts hav, recently been seen in this neighbor.
hood. They retreated, however, as the Mobiles ap-
preached.
GREAT UPRISING IN BRITTANY.
An American who has just arrived here from Brest
says the patriotic uprising In Brittany Is wonderful.
Thousands Of men, led by the cures crowd she rail-
way trains on their way to Tours to obtain arms
and enlist. Throughout the country the greatest
enthusiasm prevails.
ACTIVITY OF GAMBErTA.
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-
pllshed ne wiz turn his attention to political mat
tiers.
FIRING THE POPULAR HEART.
The government has issued proclamation to the
people of the provinces showing now the enemy
treat the population Of the territory they occupy.
1t charges that they first buy then take, and finally
pillage. The proclamation Is to be placarded In all
the communes
FxPELLING JEsUITs FROM MARsETLLEs.
telegram from Marsellles dated to-day reports
that decree Of NJ Esquiros suspends the Gazette du
MAI until further orders as measure OF public
safety.
Canzio, the son-in-law OF General Garibaldl, has
arrived here.
M. EsQuiros has received petition demanding
that the bishops resign and be replaced by one
chosen from the clergy OF Marseilles. NJ Esquiros
DEGREES that the congregation OF Jesuts Of Mar
selles be dissolved, The fathers Will be expelled
within three days, but Will be conducted to the from
tier. Their properties viii be sequestered pro-
GAMBETTA'S MANIFESTO WELL RECEIVED IN MAR
SELLES
A despatch from Marseilles states that NJ. Gambet-
ta's manifesto was well received there. The gov