The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-26

The War Against the Reds-Our Latest
Dispatches from Paris and Versailles.
Our latest dispatches from the seat of war
around Paris are dated on the oath and 25th
inst. AT the time they were sent hostilities
were being prosecuted with vigor, but 1t was
asserted that truce would be declared the
day following. Whether this is for the pur-
pose Of considering proposals for peace, or
merely TO bury the dead, we do not distinctly
understand. The bombardment from Fort
Mont valerien was continued with vigor and
increasing accuracy. The Porte Maillot is
almost destroyed, and the insurgcnt artillery
men have to be cautious how they expose
themselves, two having had their heads
carried of by shells. Shells are falling
10 the Avenues des Ternes, Elysees and
Josephine, which are swept by the fire
Of the mitrailleuses. The spectators and
inhabitants are flying in every direction
and the Nationals are seeking shelter
behind the barbados. In the Rues Cas-
tiglioae and Rivoli enlarged preparations are
being made for desperate resistance. Notice
has been served upoa all persons between the
ages Of nineteen and forty that they must be
ready to march mmedia:ely or be tried by
court martial. The National troops are dis
hearfened and had refused TO 60 out. Natives
Of Alsace and Lorraine are exempted from
service upon their producing certificates of
birth. All persons would be thankful if the
Germans would interfere, such is the misery
and distress within the city. The Communists
state that the day before battalion of the
line laid down its arms at Asnieres, intending
20 join the rebels, but were stopped by six
hundred gendArmes, and that at the southern
forts another battalion advanced with the
same objest. but II was mi understood by the
Nationals, who fired upon the line which then
fed But little reliance should be placed
upon these statements; there is probably no
truth In them.
From Versailles we learn that NJ. Theirs had
o long interview with Prince Albert of Saxony
and General Fabrice ON the cath inst. The
given publicity. Fort Clarendon has been
occupied by detachment Of the government
troops, Notwithstanding the assertion Of Prince
Bismarck that none Of the forts would be
evacuated by the Germans until the final
treaty Of peace Is signed. 1t Is stated, and we
think il quite probable, that strong reaction
10 favor Of the Emperor Napoleon has set in in
the provinces. General Ducrot has resigned
and bis command has been given TO General
Douai. II Is the intention OF the government
In nd fhr Nv n
the forts on the north and east OF
Paris are In its possession. NJ. Theirs, In a
circular dated on the Gath inst, says that the
last few days have been employed in construct
ing batteries and other engineering work, and
In concentrating troops. New corps have
been formed at several points, composed of the
veterans who fought at Gravelotte. He fur
Their announces that the late engagements at
Bagneux were successes for the government
troops. and says that the great movement viii
soon commence. A slight movement favoring
the reds had occurred at Deppe, but II was
tho populace. On the 18th inst. (yester-
day. heavy fire from the government bat
tercs was opened upon Forts d'Issy and Van
Sres aud the ramparts at Point du Jour. A
despatch of the same date from Paris
says that hostilities had been sus-
pended at Neuilly TO allow the inhabit-
ants TO remove. The Commune has made
acquisitions upon the vacant houses In Paris
for lodgings for the people flying from the
bombardment The Germans are abandoning
the left bank of the Seine and some Of the
forts. and the troops OF the Commune at
tempted to occupy the latter, but upon notice
of the German commander they were ordered
to be evacuated by General Cluserct. Upon
the whole the situation looks very favorable
for the government. 1t Is advancing and
strengthening Its positions, and increasing Its
forces In the field. The reds, on the contrary,
although showing q bold front, are evidently
becoming weaker, aud we shall not be sur
prised to hear that they have been compelled
TO withdraw from their positions and seek the
shelter of the city walls and barricadcs. II
they hold out much longer the great assault
will he made, and the result OF that IL easily
foretold. The red rebellion must end and
the control of Paris be restored 10 the govern
ment.
The STOCKHOLDERS OF THE COMMONWEALTH
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY at their meeting
yesterday discussed the reported dcialcation
of the Secretary, and some Of them declared