Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-08-29

OF the army OF Frederick lhaiIes' alu are
marching on Paris through the valleys of
Aubees on the Seine The Prussians cannot
know how adventurous is such an attempt,
aud must be aware of the peril into which
they are leading their main army.
Marshal McMahon may cut off their com
munication, and place between two fires. To
avoid this danger, the Prussians have made
great efforts; they three times attacked the
Marshal with overwhelming forces which the
French army successfully resisted. The
enemy then disparing of being able to con-
quer him, decided to keep Bazaine checked
and march on PARIS. .
From Paris To Sierck, the nearest point on
the German front, is more than one hundred
leagues. This line the Prussians must de-
fend against our armies, numberles sharp
shooters and the Mobile Garde. In order 10
subsist on territory GOO, 900 invading
Prussians, they must extend their lines vast
ly, and must disperse their forces, the thing
so fatal TO US in the commencement of the
campaign Our revenge, says the Constitu-
tionel in conclusion is near
The Moniteur says that Prussia wishes to
invest Paris, but that France will invest be-
fore her. Every department without loss of
hour, and with that unamiy, which alone
promises great results, is forming corps ofvol-
unteers. In lS4S an important movement took
pldtt all OlutT WHICH SdNtu us tutu sdNtS
us now. I he country is deg, ncrate if in less
than 4S hours our enthusiasm does not make
itself widely known, and the provinces send
to Paris at least SO, 600 defenders. Our
tional interests as well our patriotism in
vite us to every sacrifice. ought we not to be
more willing to spend our resources in driving
out the enemy, then be compelled to yield
him victory. that disgraceiul tribute. Do we
not all know well that the good which we
shall gain will be more valuable than all our
defence will cost. 1t is not 80 600 men that
provinces will send, it is food of men,
a mighty tide will aid US in rolling back the
Puussian torrent. Have we any right to
doubt that it will come?
The journal Official to-day publishes de-
cree adding NJ. Thiers to the committee of the
defence. This movement seems to be a very
Important one on the part OF the government.
One of the city Journals this evening has
remarkable editorial, of which the following
is an extract: Next to news Of the near APP
proach of the Prussians to the walls of Paris
Is that which most occupies the public alto
gether is the possibility of an open rupture
between the government and Gov Trochu.
1t is reported that the Empress has demanded
the dismissal of Trocu from Governor of
Paris, but We can affirm nothing positive. 1t
Is true nevertheless that person has careless
ly expressed the opinion that Trochu in the
presence of the Empress had been asked to
retire.
The following official news is furnished by
the Minister of the Interior to- day:
A force OF Prussian cavalry has been seen
at Arcis Sur Aube.
Yesterday detachment of Uhlans attacked
the railway depot at Epernay, willie others OF
the main body entered town. Some soldiers
OF the National guard attacked and repulsed
them, killing L.
\ strong body of Prussian artillery has en-
tered Chalons,
The garrison at Strasburg made a success
iul sortie yesterday. They captured IL con-
yoy OF cattle and some munitions OF war.
Inc city still makes vigorous resistance.
a body Of German troops supposed To be
Landwehr, lately passing through Nancy Van
coulers and Jansille on their way to Chalons.
1he report OF the appearance of Prussia
scouts at Chateau Theiny is unconfirmed.
Dttachments OF Prussians are reported to-
day at Rheims Varreno, Vrrd IN, Ptalzburg
Bar lie Due and Sterny. also on the railway
between Zressons and Rheims.
IIerde the Prussian spy was shot this morn
ing.
The following official news is made public
to- night
On the 25th inst. at 5 O'Clock in the morn
ing. Fcr'iun was attacked by the Prussians
10000 strong, attended bv the Crown Prince
OF SaXony. After all ardenI comb It. which
lasted three hours, and during which 800
shells were thrown into the city, the Prusslans
much injured by our artillery were repulsed
with much losses.
The Garde National served our guns. We
have killed and u OF the enemy. The
enemy fired on the ambulance train, which
was struck II times. two prisons belonging to
it were killed.
The citizcns made a vigorous resistance.
The movements of the Prus,ians along the
Aube seems to have been arrested. They are
falling back on ST, Dizier. Through Luen-
vile and Boyon large bodies Of infantry are
passing.
Robt. Mitchell, lately editor of the Consti-
tutonei, Tuesday evening writes from
AcMahons headquarters, at Bethel near
Montmeedy as follows:
was very down hearted when left Paris
al the progress which the P,ussians had al
ready made in the invasion Of France, but
since | have been with the army my mind has
been completely changed, and am now GER
tain Ot our ultimate success. Since the first
unfortunate defeat on the Rhine, our enemy
have never come in collision without main-
taing our positions, and intcting tremendous
losses on the enemy. | saw and conversed
with the Emperor yesterday. He is in excel
lent health. 1t is impossible to describe
the enthusiasm which prevails in the army.
We leave here this afternoon and take the di-
recton Of Metz. beyond that we have no in
dication of what the result will be. Rest as
sured that in few days youwill receive news
that will surprise you. Duke OF Laldahna is
expected here in atew daysto take his oldposi
ito as Ambassador to Portugal.
La Presse says announcement made in
chambers that the Prussians are marching on
the Capital.
Parisians receive ii with quite resolution.
King William is fatally led 10 the hazald in
spite of serious strattge,ic reason, which
should turn him from il. If it is considered
/ that This 0bsLlnate old man has rai.ed a mill