Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-31
A Successful sortie from Beifort.
Fort Avon Surrendered.
London.

London.
London, Dec. ~. The Times special cor
respondent at Tours estimates the entire
number of French troops now under arms
and in the field for the defense at 750, 900
men, thus reuniting the army of the Loire,
which will then with great energy push for
ward for Paris.
Gen Bourbaki's command has been charged
with the special dnty Of revictualing Paris,
and he has already on hand vast supplies OF
stock and provisions for this purpose. Vt
the proper moment this army will make Il
desperate effort to Join General Chauscy'
force.
Gen. paladnes' recent reverses are at
tributed to the meddling politicians who sue
ceetletl in pcrsuading Gambetta to interfere
with the plan OF his military movements.
Intense frosts are at present prevailing in
and around Paris. and the adjacent Districts
which proves material obstruction IL the
progress of military operations.
Gen. pettingoas has arrived at IIavrc from
Bordeaux to superlntend the defence of the
city. He was received enthusiastically by
both the troops and citizens.
French adsices state that the. works in
course of construction by the French army
have been interrupted and cannot possibly be
proceeded with while the present severe
weather continues.
London, Dec. 80. \ despatch from Bel
fort reports successful sorte by the garf-
son. in which the Prussians were badly pun
ished.
Advices from Versailles state that the
French troops surrendered fort AKRON to the
Prussians yesterday afternoon. The Fort
was Immediately occupied by Saxon troops.
The surrender of fort AKRON gives the
Germans very decided advantage in posi-
ton bringing the range of their guns in close
proximity to Paris.
\ Prussian dispatch reports that Col Bal
lenstein's command OF six company's on foot,
two squadrons Of cavalry and two guns were
surrounded by the French near Montoiset.
and after desperate fight he cut his way ont
losing only 100 Of his command and taking
24o prisoners.
\ French iron clad i, reported of Rochcs
Point 49,
Many German prizes are anchored at Sal
gan. ~ Ht
Madrid.
Madrid, Dec. so. Gen. Prim is rapidly
progressing toward recovery from his wounds
Seven or eight balls embedded in his shoul-
der have been extracted and his condition is
comfortable. He has, however, suffered the
loss of two fingers.
Admiral Topete has assumed temporarily
the functions of Gen. Prim, as Minister OF
Foreign Affairs and war, as well as the Pres
idency of the Council.
Senior Ayala has been appointed Minister
of Colonies.
Bordeaux.
Bordeaux, Dee. 80. Accounts received
here show that both Prussian and French
troops have suffered terribly from the cold.
Strong reinforcements have been sent forward
to all points to replace the French soldiers
thus incapaciated.
At Orleans the Prus threatened to take
away as hostages fifty prominent citizens I'M
less GOO, 900 francs were paid for The maltreat-
ment of the Prussian soldiers.
9 Berlin.
Berlin, Dec. 80. The King has sent the
following telegram to Queen Augusta;
e ~ VERSAILLES, Dec. 90.
Bombardment of Fort AKRON slenccd the
enemys guns. ar ..s
The railway station at Noisy was shelled,
and the French artillery at Bondy dislodged.
The Prussian loss was men. 18 @a
The garrison of Fort AKRON fed into Paris.
Lille, Dec. so. Generals Bourbaki and
Chausey have resumed the offensive.