The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1871-05-26
GREAT PANIC IN THE CITY.

PARIS, Nay 20 Two spies were shot yes
terday.
Four individuals have been condemned to
death for alleged connection with the recent
powder magazine explosion, near the Champs
de Mars.
The journals of the Commune declare that
the federal positions everywhere are strong,
their organization improved, and confidence
in the future greately strengthened.
An important engagement is reported to
have occurred to day near Auteil and Passy.
The result is yet unknown.
Fort Montrouge still holds out
The Governor of Fort Bicetre has been az
rested.
The versaiIlists in the Bois de BOulogne
have made several distinct attempts to storm
the ramparts OF Paris, but in no case was the
assault serious one. A great number of fed
eraI troops have been concentrated at the
threatened point
The bastions facing the German position,
are being actively repaired.
The minority party in the commune and
military commission, have been replaced by
communists of more radical type.
The church of Notre Dame Des Victories,
has been sacked and is now occupied by Fed
eral troops.
PARIS, May 2l-The Federalists have
abandoned their positions at Malakof, Petit,
fanVGb ana kJEAnQ
The Government troops have surrounded
Fort Montrouge, which only maintains COM
munication with Paris, by subterranean pas
ssges.
The Federal forces are re-entering the city
in the greatest disorder.
Shells are falling in Montrouge. The in
habitants are terror stricken, and many have
been killed.
The Versaillists have not attempted an as
sault on the south.
A terrible bombardment sweeps the ram
parts.
The Federalists are making desperate efforts
to repair and protect the gates.
General Cecilia has returned to Paris The
only Generals outside the walls are Dom
browski who is in the Bois de BoulogDe near
fort De la Muette, and Wreblewski, who is
making a stand at Gentilly. The Versaillsts
attacked and captured post of the latter sub
urb.
Auteuil and Parry are subjected to viO-
lent bombardment.
The Auteuil gate has been abandoned by
the federalsts, whose outposts have fallen
back inside the city.
VERSAILLES, May 2l.-The Versaillists'
forces entered Paris at four o'clock this morn
noon. Entrance was effected simultaneously
at two points-the gate of st. Cloud, near the
point Du-Jour, and the gate of Modtrouge, on
Ine DOulSVaI0 DIune. Inc Insurgents nave
abandoned the ramparts.
General Cissey reports that Malakof and
Fort Montrogue have been abandoned by the
insurgents, and will soon be occupied by his
troops, but the batteries on the ramparts op-
posite are still firing.
There is panic in Paris. 1t is stated that
Pyatt, Grousset and other rebels have disap-
peared.
VERSAILLES, May 2l.-A circular from
Theirs, officially confirming the entrance Of
troops into Paris, says that the gate of st.
Cloud having been battered down, General
Donai rushed in. General L'Admirault and
Ciinchamps are preparing to follow.
Since the issue of the above circular good
news has been received. Donai's men hold
positions inside the st. Cloud gate, where they
have cut the telegraph wires communicating
with the other portions of the enciente.
flag of truce was hoisted at the Auteuil gate.
Two regiments entered there and proceeded