Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-20
EUROPEAN NEWS, &c.
The Bombardment of Paris Still
Continues.
The Women and Children leave the
st. Dennis quarters.
The Effect of Gen. Trochu's Proc
lamation. .
$4,000 Troops Leave Bordeaux TO
join Gen. Chauzy.
London.


London, Jan. Is. despatch from YER
sailles state that the fire of the Prussians on
Paris still continues.
Part of the siege train from the fortress OF
Meziers has been placed on the batteries OF
Montmorency, and as far as can be ascertain
ed has done considerable damage to public
buildings within the range Of the Prussian
fire.
All the women and children in the st.
Dennis quarter left the ncighborhood on Sun
day, as it was known that the enemy threat
ened to destroy that part of the city.
The effect of Gen. Trochu's proclamation
was very manifest. The excitement conse-
quent ON the belief that there was treason
with generals has subsidized to great extent,
and the inhabitants endure the revolving hor-
rors of the siege with the utmost calmness.
The journals of St. Petersburg critcizes in
eaustic language the reply of Won Beust to
the note of Gortschakoft, and says distinctly
that the policy Of Austria is not calculated to
the friendship of Russia or that of the west
crn powers.
A detachment of troops 10000 strong left
Bordeaux yesterday. They are to proceed
to the reinforcement of Gen. Chauzy.
A despatch to the London Times from Yer
sailles, says Bismarck has been i'll, but has
partially recovered. Prussia is urgent for
the assembling of the Conference. The bonn
bardment of Paris proceeds slowly but stead
lily. The gunners systematically avoid firing
ON the public buildings A flag of truce to-
day was sent into the city with news and let
tiers. A German despatch dated Brevliers
the 18th reports that Gen. Keller had occupied
the town of Frazier and Chambrier, taking
the latter by surprise with 500 prisoners. The
French afterwards made sharp attack on
Chagny, Belencourt and Frazier, Keller
maintained his position, and the fighting
continued through three days during which
the German loss was 100.
Special to the New York Herald:
London. Jan. 10. In regard to the ru-
mors of the peace propositions made at the
Conference, Count Bernstorff is under strict
orders from the Prussian Government to OPP
pose any introduction of the subject, and TO
withdraw from the Convention unless the
overtures were directly from France
A French brig with cargo of provisions
was captured off Bordeaux by the German
frigate Augusta.
IIavre. Jan. Is. A small French force was
attacked yesterday near ST. Roman by the
Prussians and the village shelled. The enc
my was repulsed with considerable loss. The
French had killed and 10 wounded.
The Uhlans entered Balbec and levied
contribution of 100000. The money not be-
ing forthcoming, the invaders seized the
Mayor and chief citizens and carried them off
as hostages for payment.
The force of $4,000 men who left Cher
. bourg to reinforce the army of the Loire
failed to reach the railway at Alenon, having
been cut off by the enemy.
Special to the New York World:
London, Jan. 10. The Conference on the
Eastern question held an informal session to-
day. and adjourned till the oath inst.
1t is believed teat Bourbaki has gained
victory and raised the seige of Belfast.
The bombsrdment of Paris ceased to-day"