Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-29
Paris well Provisloned.
London.

London. Dec. %. The bombardment of
Paris was opened this Tuesday morning at
sunrise and was continued throughout the
day from TIE Saxon side shells OF inlmense
dime nsions were thrown from the largest
siege mortars into Fort AKRON The fort re-
piled promptly and kept up a steady fire al,
day.
1t is generally conceded that the lombard
ment of the city of Paris has finally begun in
earnest.
l. is officially stated that Parl, has provi,
ions to last until the end OF March.
The Germans will soon attempt the destruc-
ton Of the forts Issey Won Vorts and Mor-
TRACE. Bismarck refuses to give Favre safe
conduct to go to the peace congress
Versailles.
Versailles, Dec. ~. Information has just
been received at headquarters here from Gen.
Manteutfcl which states that his command
arrived before Alorn in the department of
Somme on railway DunIod. Is miles north
east of Amiere on Sunday.
The German troops entered the town meet
Ing with slight resistance, which was easily
overcome.
A great number of the French soldiers
comprising the garrison of the town were
takeH PRISONERS.
Berlin.
Berlin, Dec. 27 The Porte has ordered
the Bosphorus and Dardeneles coasts pro-
tected by torpedoes.
Madrid.
Madrid, Dec. 81. The royal civil list gives
the King 100000 francs annually, and
makes him heir of half the palaces of the
Kingdom.
Vienna, Dec IS. The Journals contain
semi oincial denial Of the statement that
Baron Brust has replied to the note of Bis
marck concerning the status of Austria to-
ward the German bund.
COnstantinople.
Constantinople, Dec. %. The Turkish
government has in note urged ON the pow
ers its objection to the discussion of all ques-
tons affecting Danuban principalties in the
London Conference.
VERSAILLES.
Versailles, Dec. 81. Special to the n. Y.
World. Fort Auron, 2500 yards east of
Fort Rooney, is 4 new work, mounting naval
guns, reaching the towns of Chelles, Mont
ftrivace and Chiefly.
The fire from the fort in reply to Saxon
guns to-day was accurate but not destructive.
bordeaux
Bordeaux, Dec IS. Gen. Faidherbe in a
despatch to the Minister of War, announces
that owing to the intense GOODNESS of the
weather he will encamp his troops near Arras
and await the prosecution of general move
ment throughout France for the relief of
Paris.
The weather in southern France is intensely
cold.
The Prussians canonaded the town of st.
Calais on the 9th. and then entered the place
where they committed many disorders. Gen.
Chausey sent formal protest to the Prussian
General, and subsequently, issued an order of
the day to his troops, in which he says: IL
have warned the Prussians against the further
preparation of such horrible actions as they
have committed against unarmed places and
people who merit better treatment from an
enemy, because of their extreme humanity to
the Prussian sick and wounded"
Havre.
Havre, Dec. &c. Special to n. Y. World.
Since Saturday evening the city has been
intensely excited over the first important
struggle between the French troops in this
department and the Prussians, which oc-
Cured Saturday morning at daybreak. After
number of petty engagements and skirm-
ishes with the Uhlans and Saxons, the people
became clamorous for grand sortle. Ac-
cordingy the 18th. l9ih and 10th baltalons,
forming column of 5000 men, pressed for
ward from Iiariieur, and force consisting of
$500 Mobiles, 5000 Tireurs, one battery of
artillery, IL field pieces 2 mtrailleurs and 5
Armstrong guns. This small army was I'M
der the command Of Col. Mocmanere. The
troops were in the best state of discipline yet
known, and we're prepared for reconnois
sance in force by day break. The oath was
one of the coolest days this winter, and on
this day the half frozen French outposts were
driven in by the sudden appearance of Prus-
sian cavalry in large numbers, moving on
Chateau Monllver at a rapid pace. An a'a m
was sounded and the troops soon iorme a