The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-23
TRUCE OFFERED THE FRENCH TO COLLECT
THEIR WOUNDED AND BURY THE DEAD.
Renortsd Enolusirelu for the Stote journal.

Reported Exclusively for the State Journal.
London, January 90 An official dis
patch from Versailles, containing informa-
ton with reference to the sortie made
fromMouut Vaerien on Thursday last, says
about 40 French battalions were engaged,
besides considerable force OF artillery.
The. whole movement was family ex-
ecuted, and in a manner that indicated
great degree Of enervaton aud lack of
that vigorous and martial spirit which
characterized most of the previous sorties
of the besieged.
A heavy artillery fire from the guns of
Fort Mount Valeren offered protection aud
gave additional advantages to the French
tro tps for success in their attempt, but,
notwithstanding the propitiousness ot the
movement and the heavy obstacles which
were thus opposed to any resistance which
the enemy might offer, or did offer,
The French troops were totally repulsed
after a brief aud exceedingly severe eu-
gagemeut. The loss sustained by the
French in this action was considerable
over $50 unwounded prisoners fell into the
hands of the Prussians, besides several
pieces of ordinance.
UG TuSoidu tIoopo but itepiO
in the engagement, being well protected
from the attack aud the fire from Mount
Vaerien by the exec lent po tion of their
works, the guns Of whleh reDied to the
enemy S fire 10 rapid aud effective mau-
ner throughout the action.
This sortie was directed chiefly against
the German positions at Valneady, Mon
trogue and st Cloud, the primary and
chief object neing to sever fhe communica-
items of the German forces at these points
with the main German army at Versailles
On Friday. the day succeeding the sors
tie, a courier was received through the
German line with a message from General
Troehu to headquarters at Versailles. The
message proved to be proposal by Fro-
chu for an armstice The entire propo-
sition, however, was cOuched ia such
terms as were considered altogether ineli-
gible by the Ptussiau King and a refusal
was transmitted accordingly
1t is undei stood, however, tlat authority
has been granted to the advanced posts OF
the Prussan army to grant a local truce, ii
desired by the enemy, for the purpose of
allowing them an opportunity of collect
log their wounded and dlsposng of their
dead.
Another SOrtie --insubordi-
nation Among the French Troops.
London, Jan. 23.-Versailes advices
state that owing to the heavy fog which
prevailed on Friday military operations
were much delayed. The enemy's guns
were entirely inactive during the day.
A massing movement of the French
troops was observable near Fort Mont va
i leren at later part of the day. From
| general indications in that vicinity another
| sorie is considered imminent -
The prisoners captured in the recent
| sortie, also state that an attack will prob
| ably be made at an early date. They
| state that insu bordination has not been
unfrequently seen of late in the ranks of
the National Guard; that the men evince
strong disposition to fight, evidently
considering the bombardment insurmount-
able aud the struggle a hopeless one.
A rumor obtains in German quarters
that General Trochu has been severely
| wounded, but what truth is attached to
the report is not known.
The I'd German army corps have left
Versailles en- route for Dijon. They are
| destined to reinforce the command of Gen.
Won Werder, and assist him in driving
| Bourbaki aud his command across the
frontier into Switzerland.
miscellaneous.
London, January 23.-Advices received
in this city, state that the lower house of
the Bavarian Chambers has accepted the
new federal treaties proposed by Prussia,
by vote of 102 against SO.
Bordeau1. jan 2S-Mr Gambetta ar
| ri unh nt a Erannh sea mort town In the dc.