The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-12-22
FOREIGN NEWS.
LONDON, Dec. l

zen. tnluLN corps Ill great lOItt near DlOIS, OH
Wednesday, the l4th, about noon, when a severe
engagement began which lasted for several hours.
The German forces were superior in numbers, but
the French troops fought desperately. and after Il
bloody fight succeeded i'll breaking the cnemy'S
lines. The success was quickly folowcdby Il brill
liant charge along the entire line, when the Ger
mans, after stubborn resistance. finally yielded
and fell back to the line OF Notifications in their
rear. The repulsc of the superior number of the
prtrsSians has caused great rejoicing among the
French troops Since the action of Wednesday.
Gen. Ch;nzy has been largely reinforced, and has
again assumed the offensive. Great enthusiasm
prevails among the people OF Southern France, and
thousands of recruits are steadily pouring in from
Ill quarters who are Immediately sent forward to
the armies of Generals Chauzy and Bourbaki The
first army, under Gen. Bourbaki, is holding the
Germans in check in the vicinity Of Romoruntn.
The armies of the Loire are claimed to be stronger
aud in better condition than ever before.
BORDEAUX, DEC. Il.
The Prussans did not attack ChauZy yesterday,
q expected. The forces under Chauzv have re-
criyed heavy reinforcements. 1t is understood
now that four Generals are commanding the main
divisions of the Army of the Loire. Chauzy. Bour-
baki, Jaures and Jaureziburg have concentrated
plans for simultaneous advance all having been
largely reinforced. The Germans are retreatng
all along the Army of the Loire.
ANOTHER sORTIE FROM PARIS.
A despatch from Lille, evening of the 10th, says
1t is rumored that another sortie has been made
from Paris, which accounts for the rapid with
Jrlwal of German forces from this region. The
French came out from behind their Notifications in
immense force, and have already completely in
vested Versailles. Fighting is now going on in the
direction OF Albert and Abbeville
BLOCKADE OF FRENCH PORTS.
In order to prevent the Prussians under Mant-
eutte from revictuang the French Government
nas declared the ports of Havre, Deppe and Fe-
camp btockaded All vessels now in the above
named ports will be allowed eleven days to depart.
THE BoMBARDMENT OF PARIS.
A despatch from Versailles, of the 10th inst,
says no effective guns are mounted, and the bonn
hardment of Paris will not commence before the 1st
ut January. The guns now mounted useless.
Another despatch gives new explanation of the
delay in opening the Commandment by the Prus-
slams. There Is lack of ammunition in the Ger
man army, and the roads are 50 wet and heavy that
none can be brought at present The same cause
has prevented the movement of the heavy siege
guns. 1t is probable that fire will not be opene
t0r a fortnight yet.
Still another despatch from Versailles. on the
l4th inst, says the delay in the bombardment of
Blumehthal and Won Room. The latter wished the
Use Of army horses to bring up the guns, while the
former insisted that 1t was impossible to spare
tAeln Won Room finally yielded, and 1000 horses
me now coming from Germany to drag the siege
Guns from the railway terminus. The condition of
The roads is fearful. Food is very scarce IN the
German camps, and some of the troops have been
without meat three days.
IN SIEGE OF BELFOHT.
The French garrison at Belfort still makes gal
lant defence. The neighbOring heights have all
been captured by the Germans, but not without
Suffering considerable loss The French losses in
these preliminary engagements were comparatively
light. The German position has greatly improved
lately
ANTICIPATED SETTLEMENT OF TIE IUxEMBui:G
QUESTION.
LONDON, Dec 10. The English Cabinet have
had unttr consideration RjSmark's Inn
Circular in which he refers to several cases where
in Luxembourg has been guilty of breaches of neu-
trlty, and states that Germany reserves to her
self the liberty of proceeding further if necessary
t1l Granville replies that England sees in this as
sulauce an amicable settlement of the difficulty
IN viii accept the circular as an act of accusation,
10 be made tit subject for inquiry and that the
Two powers can await The result of tho investga-
ton, either liberatng them or maintaining the
treaty. The Times containing despatch from
Berlin, which says. THE explanations rendered
~ The Luxembourg Government regarding Its VIC
jation OF neutrality, and the assurances given
Prussia OF good behavior in the future, remove all
Hanger OF conflict arising out Of the affair." The
Iall Mall Gazette III an editorial article on the
iHXem6urg question, declares it to be the duty Of
fn2lnnd, in this crisis, to impress upon the Prus
san Government the fact that her notions of the
territory Of Luxembourg will not be regarded with
d.tferenee by Great Britain nor allowed to pass
"Ilh lmpunity. The mere departure from her
neutrality on the part Of Luxembourg is no excuse
for this Prussian aggression.
THE ALABAMA CLAIMS; A PLAN OF ADJUSTMENT
The Examiner has editorial article on the
message OF President Grant and the relations be-
tween Great Britain and the United States. 1t ,ir-
8os that The questions at issue between the TWO
countries be left to court of arbitration and that
such court sit permanently.
ANOTHER PRUsSIAN ARMY FOR FRANCE
Adyices received here state another German
army numbering one hundred and fifty thousand
men Is about to cross the Rhine into France. The
destination OF THIS army is at present unknown.
a NEW PHASE OF THE WAR.
BERLIN, Dec. l6. King William has issued an
ordef TO the German troops, in which he says,
We are about to enter upon new phase of the
war All the attempts Of the enemy to break the
Investment of Paris have been in vain. Several
french armies have advanced for the relief of
Paris, but all have been repulsed by the indomita-
ne skill and bravery of the German oops Should
France persist in continuing the struggle, soldiers
ot Germany will evince the same ardor that has
characterized their adhesion to the Prussian cause
throughout the war. until peace is secured"
VIENNA, Dec. is.
conference respecting mediation was held by
the representative, OF the neutral powers at the
Foreign office on Tuesday last. All the ambassa-
doris We're present The basis proposed was fol-
lows:
Neutrals to acquiesce in the anne Xton of Luxem-
bourg; to acknowledge William as Emperor of Ger
many; France TO pay 200 100000; to raze two OF
me frontier fortresses; cede the district of Alsace
Count Mosbourg said that France would sooner
pay more money than cede one mile of territory.
LONDON Dec IS.
Ihr Observer says Granyille's despatch to Bis
muek expresses the hope Prussia will abstain
nom the enforcement of her theories and will frame
amicable arrangements.
BORDEAUX, Sept. 10.
The Government here announced that the Prus-
SLAMS, II 900 strong, attacked Nuts Yesterday with
eleven batteries, and after five hours in which they
sustained heavy losses, they reOccupied the place.
1t i expected that the battle will be resumed to-day
The Prussians attacked Chausly Yesterday but
not in force, and We're easily repulsed
The enemy falls back as Bourbak advances.
The French troops have Viereson. Britanny is
greatly excited. The people are all taking up arms
and so great are the numbers of troops going for
word that the roads almost closed to public
travel.
CONGRESS-.
Thursday the 10Th, the resolution allowing the