Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-02
London.

London.
London. Dec. 81. The German authorities
at Versailles accuse the French of paving
seven hundren francs to each French officer
escaping from captivity and breaking his pa
role despatch from Aarras reports that the
German soldiers on the march to the north of
France, openly declared themselves tired of
the war. A despatch from Madrid Thursday
evening, says that Gen. Prim is much better,
and that his mind evinces no serious symp-
toms.
Paris.
Special to n. Y. World.
Paris, Dec. %. The government consider
ing the difficulties they have had to contend
with, have effected apparent impossbilities.
Nearly everywhere work has been suspended,
but since the Republic has been proclaimed,
subsistence, clothing, &C., have been provid-
ed for a multitude and the destitute inhabi-
tants and refugees in the outskirts cared for
The Losses sustained by Gen. Ducrot ar
my in the late sorties were so great as to rem
der it necessary to reconstruct the army of
Paris.
Gen. Blanclard's division has been broken
up.
Gen. De Malroys division has been trans
ferred to the third army under Gen. Vinoy.
Both Generals still hold mportantcommands.
Gen. Blanchard is reported to be brave, de-
termined and prudent, and although admiring
the dash and heroism of Ducrot. he and his
brother officers fear that the final result Of the
struggle will be unsuccessful, if this system
of fighting be continued. They favor the
adoption Of the willy tactics of the Prussians.
A dispute is said to have risen between the
governor of Paris and members of the gov
eminent, but no serious consequences are an
ticipated All are actuated by desire to save
the country, whatever may be the fate of
Paris.
The resignation, courage, heroic exertion
and extraordinary good order of the inhabi-
tants form one of the brightest pages in the his
tory of France.
Out of AZ sisters of charity attending the
small pox hospital, II have died,
Madrid.
Madrid, Dec. 50. Gen. Prim died last night
at 9 o'clock. His death has produced Il pro-
found sensation of grief, and everywhere
great Indignation is manifested against his as
sassin.
Aosta landed at Carthagena on Friday. He
was received with enthusiasm by the people,
| and departed soon afterwards for Madrid.
The Republican militia battalion have near
ly all surrendered their arms in obedience to
the order of the Governor General of Madrid.
Perfect tranquility prevails in the capitol
and throughout the provinces.
Havre.
Gen. Roy yesterday carried the prussian
positions on the nights of Bonville, Onival
and CHATEAU Robert. The affair lasted six
hours. The loss was small on both sides.
VERSAILLES.
Versailles Dec. 3lst. Great quantities of
munitions of war were found in Fort AKRON,
two companies of Saxons have advanced as
far as the villege of Bondy.
An engagement near Bruno yesterday, a
french detachment gained a victory over p
500 Germans.
Advices from Paris of the Goth, represent
that the larger portion of the army of Prince
Frederick Charles has reached the lines of
the besiegers of Paris and joined them as re-
enforcement. 1t is reported that Beaurepaire
has formed in Paris corps of 10000 yolun-
teers, who have sworn to cut their way
through the Prussian lines.
Berlin.
Special to the n Y. Herald
Berlin Dec. 20. The Prussans are now
sending to the front the landwehr of the sec
ond Ban, aged ~ and 40 years, and is consid-
cred the utmost effort which Germany is
capable of making. Though the system of
supplying their vast army is admitted to be
admissible, it cannot obviate the dissatsfac-
ton and distrust which exists in considerable
sections of territory Notwithstanding the Off
cal State wants concerned in the victualling
and clothing of the troops the popular in
stnct appreciates the difficulty of the situation
in its proper light. Although there is no
sign of encouragement perceptable the former
enthusiasm has ceased to exist, and a strong
desire for peace is expressed
Rome.
Rome, Dec. 81. King Victor Emmanuel
has entered the city. His reception was most
enthusiastic. The King appeared in the bal
cony of the Qurinal Palace, and was cheered
by an immense assembly.
Bordeaux.
Bordeaux, Dec. 3lst. Gen. Faidherbe,
commanding the army of the north is again in
motion.
In the east the Prussians continue to retreat
before the French advance.
1t is reported that the Prussian cavalry
has become almost useless since the recent
snow and frost, as the herses are smooth shod.
In consequence of the severe weather, and
the difficulty of keeping their communications
open, the Prussians around Paris have been
obliged to eat their reserved provisions.
The loss of the beseiging forces during the
Commandment of Fort AvrOn, on the 2Sth, are
reported at 5000.
The columns sent forward before Chausey
report that the Prussians are falling back on
Paris.