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

IN 11NIGAADs Ohl ~ lGA<A
three CO. salry regiments which were sens south
nom RI iris before the investment OF the city, tine
Aeer infantry and the troops formerly serving IN
the western departments. making total OF 5000
en- ective and disciplined men.
THE FoRTREssEs ON THE BELGIAN FRONTIER
The French fortresses ON the Belgian frontier
Mezieres, Maubenge, Roeroy. Douai valenciennes,
Lille &c-are fully prepared for siege. The bonn
bardment OF the first named Is imminent The COM
manders OF Cambray and Landrevies have given
orders for the inundalon OF the surrounding oun-
try as o means OF defence.
CAPTURE OF BRETEUTI.
Advices from Rouen to yesterday announce that
The prusslans have captured Breteui. The mobiles
repulsed the frst attack. but the Germans came up
the second time with renforcements.
GERMAN REPORT or AFFAIRS IN METZ.
A telegram from Berlin dated to-day, says that
later news has been received from Metz. Dyson
terry, scurvy, bronchitis and other diseases are
prevalent In the city. All abe.Doded citizens have
been compelled TO serve In the defence OF the city.
Wooden huts for the troops are arriving at the
PrnssIan position before Metz.
STRENGTH AND RESOURCES OF BAzAINES FORCES.
correspondent teegraphs from Retonfay near
Metz on the 18th inst, rs follows:-A French de-
serler from Metz, who was brought In this morning.
and stated that he belonged to General Lee
beuf's command, reports that there Is
neither bread nor salt In the city.
Bazane has impressed into the ranks all the
able bodied civilians. The garrison including these
numbers 100000 men under arms. The service is
very hard. The troops must sleep in arms. The
disafection is great A mutIny Is seemingly I'm
pending. On the 7Ih portion Of troops
refused to make q sortie. It is dinl-
cult to force them to the outpost duty.
Even the Guards show symptoms o. disobedience.
There Is much sickness prevailing, chiefly dysenery
bronchitis and scurvy. Desertions are arranged in
concert He says that a considerable number OF his
fellow soldiers WIN initiate him and follow soon.
UNDIMINIsHED ACTIVITY OF BAzAENg.
The activity OF Bazaine IL undimnshed. Sorties
Of the garrison are frequent and halrassing to the
besiegers.
BEArREGARD's TENDER OF HIS SERVICES TO FRANCE.
1t has been questioned whether Beauregard really
offered his services to the French The facts have
just heard these:Previous to the fall OF Sedan he
communicated to the Emperor, through Colonel
Duncan, MS desire to serve him in his military
capacity. 1t was only the other day that Duncan
received from Wilhelmshohe the reply Of the EN-
peror. lie thanked tho General for the offer, re-
GREETING 1t was 100 late to avail himself OF it, and
advising him. In the present state OF France, to
renew 1t to the provisional government, who. no
doubt, would eagerly accept 1t.
WHEREABOUTS OF MARSHAL LEBGUF.
There has been much anxiety recently about the
French General Lebuuf. The correspondent OF the
Standard to-day says he is at Metz and has COM
mand under Marshal Bazane.
ON TO RoUEN.
detachment or three thousand Germans, under
the command OF Prince Albert, with artillery, have
marched on Rouen, making exhaustive acquisitions
on the way.
THE DEFENCE OF RoUEN.
The following advlces have been received here
from Tours, dated at that place Wednesday even
ing:-The Rouen Journal has an editorial article de-
mandlng that the town be placed in state of siege
ana the command entrusted to an experienced gen.
era! The writer intmates in that connection that
General Bourbakl, returning from Tours will pass
through Rouen
All the lines OF communication to the westward
from this point tTours) are still open.
FoRAGING
A despatch received from Berlin today says that
en- official despatch, dated Colmar Wednesday, says
5000 Prusslan troops are before Neur Brisach and
the investment OF the town Ii vigorous and COM
plcte. Two German corps, numbering 5000 each,
lay contributions IN the country around Colmar.
CowARDIcE OF THE FRANcsTIREURs At EPINAL.
The National Guard calamity but valnly de-
Tended Epinal, and finally retreatei toward Xer-
tlgny. The Francs-tIreurs, who were near at hand
in force, gave them no support, and fed the ap.
pearunce OF the enemy without firing shot.
ANOTHER ITEM To THE PRUssIAN BILL.
The Prussian government have ordered an ap-
prasement of the damage done to private property
in Strasbourg, evidently with an intentloa OF put
ting The amount In the bill OF indemnity against
France.
RAKISG UP OLD CLAIMS.
The este Gazette says Stettin has been ordered to
furnish minute OF the war contributions levied by
the French early in this century-probably for the
same purpose. No mention has yet been made OF
the damages to be claimed for the execution OF Con-
rad Won Hohenstaufen.
THE POPE'S zoUAvES C0MPLIMENTED.
The Count de Chambord has issued patriotic adj.
dress to the Pontica Zouaves, who participated in
the battle at Orleans few days ago. Though they
fought magnincenty. he said, the Nationals and
Mobiles merited equal praise.
THE NATIONAL DEFENCE
Each canton Of France has been required 10 fur
nlsh battalion OF soldiers for the national defence
The total number Of cantons In France is about
1850
FRENCH NAVAL PRIZES.
The official account shows that the French war
vessels have captured thirty-two prizes since the
commencement Of The war.
SEVERAL WAR NOTES.
Menotu GarlDaldl mas arrived at Mdr5eeS on the
way to Paris. Ricciotti is also expected OF that
city.
No military command has been offered the Count
de PalikaO by the government, as has been re.
ported.
The Prussians are levylng heavy contributions OH
the people around Beauvais, in the department. OF
Disc.
The commander OF Tou died recently at Minden
Of smallpox.
The postal system OF Alsace ana Lorraine has been
completely reorganized.
Tie Gardes Mobile at Rouen have received orders
to march at q moments notice.
Amlens, threatened by the Prusslans, is preparing
or vigorous resistance.
There Is violent resistance In all the French chan
mel ports to the shipment Of food in any form.