The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-01-24
THE WAR.

patch from Versailles on the night -ef 1
the 18th, says: Vigorous sorties have
been made by the garrison in three sew
eral directions The French simultane-
ously advanced against the Prusslan
Guards near LIE Bourget and Draney,
northeast Of Paris, against the Eleventh
German corps, near Wendon, southwest
of Paris, against the Second Bavarlan
corps, near CLAIMANT, at tho south of the
city
The fighting in each instance was splr-
tied, but resulted every where in the de-
feat of the French, who, were repulsed
at all points: and retreated rapidly with
in their works, portion of them in
great disorder.
LONDON, January 15-9 P. M.-Paris
newspapers Of the 10th inst, unite in
saying that the rain of projectiles was
unparalleled in the history of siege wars,
pouring into that portion of Paris lying
between Hotel des Invalides and Odeon.
The bombardment continued without
interruption throughout day and night,
and was so violent on the night OF the
Sth, between the church of st. Sulplice
and the Museum, that shells fell every
two minutes. Hospitals, ambulances,
schools, public libraries, the churches of
ST. Sulplice, Sarboune, land Vol de Grace,
and many private houses, have been
struck, Women are killed both in the
streets and in their beds, and infants in
their mothers arms. One projectile,
which fell. in Rue Vauguerd, killed four
children and wounded five others. I'm
rivaled works of art in Luxembourg
Museum were destroyed. The hospital
Vol de Grace suffered greatly,and woun-
ded soldiers were there killed in their
beds. Paris is transformed into bat
tie field, in which women show themsel-
YES as brave as men.
Bordeaux, January 16.-The Pruss-
ians have been dislodged from Zien, and
are retreating on Montargis and Orleans
Gen. Chausey reports an engagement,
with the advanced guard yesterday, and
that he expects full attack to-day.
LONDON, January IA Paris dis
patch of the 18th, says: Gambetta's last
dispatch to the authorities here, which
was suppressed by them, called upor
General Trochusto take the iniative anf
make vigorous sortie upon the Ger
mans SO that they might be prevented
4 from detaching men from Paris to rein
! force the armies in the provinces,
i Violent Republicans in the city insis
on the adoption of Greek fire for mill
tary purposes. Three men in Paris de
clare they possess the secret of its man
ufacture q
Il LONDON, January 17.-The meetin;
of the European conference at the ap
pointed time is certain, but that it vii
i await the arrival of NJ. Favre, is proba
!, bic. A dispatch from Berlin affirm
that the programme of the conferenc
has been definitely arranged.
J Adyices from Paris report that th
fire of the French batteries is improy
: ing, and on the west side is effective
T dong much damage to the German pc
sition.
THE BoMBADMENr.
VERSAILLES, January l6.-A conceI
trated fire hasEbeen opened upon Fol
D'Issy, which prevents the French fro1
repairing the breaches made in its wall
MOVEMENTS OF THE FRENCH ARMIES.
q BORDEAUX, January 16.-The Pru
SLAMS have occupied Alencon. Gener
i Chauzy continues his retreat in good o
!, der. In the north the advance guard I
!, General Feidherbe's army has re-entere
$ Albert. The Army of the East uEd,
d General Bourbaki is rapidly approach
f ing Belefort, and news of the raising ,
E the siege is momentarily expected.
4 LATER-General Bourbaki, after Il
: battle of Sunday, which lasted all .da
: occupied the town of Mont Billiard al
r the adjacent villages.
$ General Chauzy reports that the Pru
It SLAMS renewed their attack on his arm
J on Sunday. The Twenty-first corr
fought well and captured a number
t prisoners The Sixteenth corps had
desperate struggle. The retreat CO.
8 tinues. .s