Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-30
Won Buest's reply to Bismarck.
London.

London Dec. 30. Earl Granville is in re-
ceipt of official dispatches from the ministry
at Berlin, saying that the Prussian govern
ment earnestly urges that the recent destruc
ton of English shipping in the Seine was en-
tirely unauthorized and apologies were made.
The general officer who ordered the attack
has been court martialed and dismissed from
the service.
Advices from Paris by balloon have been
received down to four o'clock A. NJ, Tues
day the 9th.
The citizens and soldiers are in excellent
spirits, and were still determined on yigor-
Gus defense.
The intensely cold weather had suspended
military operations in good part. Prepara-
tons were however making on a large scale,
and important results are looked for. These
preparations had imbued the inhabitants with
increased confidence.
The British government has seized French
vessel lying in the Thames. This action was
done at the request of Count Bershistatf, the
Prussian ambassador at London, who de-
manded it was being due to his government
and also being necessary to preserve the neu-
trality of Great Britain
Madrid.
Madrid, Dec. 20. Last night as General
Prim was leaving the Cortes eight shots were
fred at his carriage by a band of persons in
the street. Prim was wounded in three places
in the left arm and the right hand.
Berlin.
Berlin, Dec. 30. a provisional cores
pondence says the bombardment of Mont
Auron may be considered as an Introduction
to the general shellng of Paris, as its cap
ture will greatly facilitate operations against
the French capital.
The French government has sent formal
complaint to the Cabinet at Vienna, concern
ing the employment of the rolling stock of
the Austrian railway for South German mill
tary purposes. The result is the appoint
ment of commissioners to inquire into the
truth OF changes preferred by France.
Communication between Cherbourg and
Calais is now carried on by water, the land
routes having been interrupted by the Ger
mans.
Won Buest's reply to Bismarck's circular
declining the neutrality of Luxembourg,
abrogated, is coached in terms similar to that
of Granville.
Tee prosecution of Noel, accused of COM
plicity in the Marothan massacre is discon-
tinued.
Hong Kong advices to the 18th, say that
quiet prevailed in Northern China and the
river Perehe would soon be frozen up and
water communication with Tientsin sus
penped.
Special to N. Y. World
The English government upon application
of Count Bernstaff, stopped ship chartered
by the French government to lay sub-mar-
inc cable to connect Dudkirk, Cherburg,
Brest and Bordeaux. The ship was in charge
of Custom House officers on the river Themes
Bordeaux.
Bordeaux, Dec. 90. Garibaldi's advance
guard entered Dion this morning.
The entire population of the eastern de-
partments are fully reused by the urgency of
the situation, and assist the troops to their ut
most in all battles and skirmishes. The gov
eminent is taking measures for distribution
of arms among the people everywhere.
Gambetta arrived to-day from Lyons.
The Prussan authorities are incensed at
the reports by correspondents of English jour
nails with the German armies, and after treat
ing them very harshly sent many of them out
side of the lines.
The Prussians have lost heavily in battles
and from sickness, in the north and northeast
of France. Villages are encountered with
the German wounded.
A great number of German soldiers are
suffering from opthalmia.
There are $4,000 sick and wounded Ger
mans at Chalons, Sin Marine.
Versailles.
Special to N. Y. World.
Versailles, Dec. 2S. Thus far the bonn
bardment of Fort Akron has been ineffective
the French fire occasioned considerable loss
to the Germans.
The Germans in the eastern department are
retreating. They have already evacuated
Gray, in the valley OF Suone.
a proclamation has been issued by the
Prussian government, placing under blockade
all ports of France now occupied or hereafter
captured by the German forces.
- COnstantinople.
Constanstinople, Dec. 20. The declaration
of independence of the Danubian principali-
ties has been announced here, and caused pro-
found sensation.