Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-09-24
Rome completely occupied by the Italian
troops.


Intelligence just received from headquar-
tiers of the Prussian army before Paris, states
that the German troops occupied Melun, cap
ital of the Department of the Seine ct Marine
to-day, after feeble resistance Of the French.
The Prussians have cut the Paris and Troi-
ges Railway by this capture.
Advices from Glau say the Prussian guns
which have been planted on the heights at
Seeux, four miles south of Paris, find an ex-
cellent position for directing a heavy fire
against the southern portion of the city. Here
the Prussian cannon command the road from
Paris. Not unlikely the gunners have already
tried the range of their pieces, and have
cleared away the Instructions from the South.
LONDON, Sept. 20.
The latest information from Paris states
that the Prussians occupying Nantes sur
Seine, 20 miles northwest of Paris, are en-
gagged in foraging upon the inhabitants of the
country adjacent. Heavy acquisitions are be-
ing constantly made upon the citizens for sup
plies of all kinds. A great deal of suffering
and destituuon is occasioned by the lawless
acts of the soldiers.
The garrison at Series, midway between
Versailles and Paris, consisting of 10000
Garde Mobiles, was captured by the Prussians
to-day. The Mobiles met their foes with
great determination at first, but were over
whelmed by the superior force of the Prus-
slams and compelled to surrender.
Information received through Prussian
sources this evening states that terrible fam
inc is spreading among all classes in the prov
inces of Alsace and Lorraine. The people
have been so impoverished and stripped by
forage and stragglers from both armies that
nothing now remains, and the greatest suffer
ing and misery ensues.
The German Commissioners of Alsace and
Lorraine have notified the French inhabi-
tants that all duties and the import tariff are
abolished in view of the probable annexation
of these provinces to the Confederation and
for the purpose of trying to arrest the dread
full scourge of famine.
A despatch from Paris states that a COM
muncation has been received from General
Ulrich, Commandant at Strasburg, in which
he states that he is suffering from wound
received during the late terrific bombardment
of that city.
Specie payments have been suspended at
Havre.
Tours, Sept. 90.
The balloons at Paris are still in active use,
they enabling the military authorities to keep
a sharp watch of the movements of the Prus-
slams. Another balloon from Bazaines head
quarters at Metz, has fallen within the terri
tory controlled by the French. 1t contained
1877 letters. From them it seems that butch
er's meat is very dear at Metz, and the army
and citizens are eating horse flesh
War vessels are cruising about to prevent
Garabaldi's escape to France.
Private couriers just in from the vicinity of
Paris, report that very severe battle &C.
CURED yesterday at point Immediately
south of the city. The French forces in
heavy columns attacked the Prussians and
pushed them into the woods, when the for
mer were hurled back and repulsed with
great loss.
The Prussians are preparing to move on
Orleans which has been evacuated by the
French.
LONDON, Sept. "a.
The Notifications at Vincennes have been
abandoned by the French.
The Prussian guns at Sceauex now COM
mand the southern part of Paris.
The railroad has been finished around the
1OrtlnCatlOnS OF TarlS.
The bombardment of Toul continues in
cessantly and furiously. ... -I.s
France tireurs at Thionville make constant
sallies, and have inflicted much damage on
the Prussians.
Arrangements have been made at Lille,
whereby the complete inundation of the sur
rounding country may be effected in twelve
hours. Nothing definite has been received
from Paris.
Large quantities of grain that had been
collected around Paris, have recently been
burned to prevent them falling into the hands
of Prussians.
The Russians occupy Dourdan, Is miles
southwest of Versailles
The road from Paris to Orleans is gorged
with all sorts of vehicles, loaded with the
effects of Paris refugees.
The siege of Metz has become mere
blockade.
The safety Of Tours is threatened, as the
Uhlans are at Orleans and Blois.