Worcester daily spy., 1871-01-23
FROM EUROPE.
FROM EMPEROR WILLIAM.

FROM EMPEROR WILLIAM.
LONDON, Jan. 20, 5 P. M.-Emperor William
telegraphS to Augusta:
"VersaiRes, ThlwSday, 18Th: A sortie was
made from Vaerien to-day, under cover of a
heavy fire, and was entirely rcsultless. The
army of the north was beaten to-day before St.
Quentin. -Four thousand unwounded prisoners
and two guns were captured.
WILHELM"
SECOND DISPATCH.
"Faidherbe will be pursued to-day. A sortie
from the Valerien, yesterday, was made in
great force. The troops are still outside of
Paris. a fresh attack is certain to-day.
WILHELM"
AFFAIRS AT PARIS.
LONDON, Jan. pa Herald special, from
Paris the 18th, says: The evaporation of the
people of Paris is so intense that French VIC
tory now would bring results fearful to Contem-
plate. Since yesterday, bread has been made of
the minimum quantity of -four, mixed with rice
and other ingredients, and there is not sufficient
flour for bread after the 10Th of this month.
The troops have received biscuits for the last
five days, in order to save the bread for the pop
ulation. Horse flesh will last thirty days. A
movable ambulance has been established in the
quarters exposed TO the epemy's FIRE, and
stretcher bearers are waiting night and
day at the guard houses. The splendid conser-
vatory of the jdrdin deS planteS, which cost
100000 francs, has been destroyed, with its rare
exotic plants.
LONDON, Jan. 2.-Dispatches received here
containing information from Paris state that
the death rate slowly but steadily increases as
the bOmbardment progresses. The German
fire has been heavier and more deadly during
the last few days than previously, and the bonn
bardment evidently gathers strength as it pro-
ceeds. New batteries have been exposed at
various points, and the entire city is now al
most exposed to the Prussian fire in every direc-
ton.
"a =. 80 F., e.. A. A..
since the commencement of the siege, the ques-
tiOn has been heard: "How long can we hold
outP The people commence to talk OF a cessa-
tion Of opposition, although prOfessedly only
with the object of getting time to recuperate,
and then commence war of revenge. A feel
ing of distrust is spreading against those who
command and conduct the defence. 1t is GER
tain that, at the present moment, Paris would
accept dictator joyfully if one could be found
equal to the situation.
If no speedy relief comes, the climax must
soon be reached inside the city. Either sortes
must be made on such scale, on every side, as
will throw all haZrrd on single effort, or
capituatiOn sought on the best terms obtainable
or there will be terrible row inside the city.
VISIT OF GAMBETTA TO GEN. CHANZY.
BORDEAUX, Jan. N.-M. Gambetta has pro-
ceeded to the headquarters of the army of the
Loire at Laval. 1t is supposed that the object of
his visit is to consult Gen. ChanZy regarding q
MOVEMENTS OF GEN. BoURBAKI.
BORDEAUX, Jan. 21.-Dispatches have been
received here from Gen. Bourbaki, in which he
reports that, ,Ialthough the heavy reinforcementS
recently received by the Germans have enabled
Gen. Won Werder TO successfully resist his three
attacks, he has succeeded in inficting serious
loss upon them. The weather being very unfa-
vOrable for a forward movement, he deemed it
prudent for the present to remain on the de-
fence, and his troops have accordingly returned
to the position occupied by them before the last
engagement.
FROM VERSAILLES.
VERSAILLES, Jan. 20.-A World special saws
that last night the Germans pushed forward a
patrol into the trenches communicating be-
tween Forts ISsy and VenOnes meeting no re-
sistance. Fort Issy was deserted, but finding
mines and torpedOes, the patrol retreated. Large
fires were seen in Paris last night, near the Pam
theOn. Yesterday SOrtie in force was made
under the guns of Fort Valcrien. The cannonade
was fearful on both sides, and the German loss
is heavy.
PRUSSIA AND THE UNITED STATES.
LONDON, Jan. 20.-The Nord Deutsche Zei-
tung states, that according to the treaty of 1873,
between Prussia aud the United States, Prussian
men-of-war cannot capture American vessels
carrying contraband Of a war, but may stop
their voyage until the end of the war; or may
take possession of a contraband portion of the
cargo at the same time, giving bondfor future
payment of the same. 1t is probable that in
structiOns will be imm diately given to all COM
manders of German vessels to act in accordance
with this Interpretation of the treaty.
VARIOUS LONDON DISPATCHES.
LONDON, Jan. 20-4:30 P. M.-The French
made sortic from Mount Valerien yesterday
noon, and the fighting lasted until dark The
German loss was inconsiderable,
Won Werder has began the pursuit of Bour-
baii with whom he had successful engagements
on Wednesday.
In the north, the advanced divisions of Gen.
Faidherbe'S army have been driven from Beau
vols to st. Quentin, with a loss of 800 un-
wounded prisoners and one gun. Won GOeben
attacked Faidherbe yesterday, and, after an OBJ
stinate fight of seven hours, drove him out of
all his positions and into st. Quentin.
The Germans have occupied Tours with no
resistance.
The journals of Lille deny that stores are be-
ing removed from the arras.
Prince George of SaXony telegraphs that the
Saxons, while accommodating on the 10Th, sur
prised force from Paris and captured five
officers and $50 privates. The bombardment
continues with good results.
Berlin journals confirm the report that COu mt
Bernstorff, the Prussian minister, has been n-
structed to withdraw from the conference if the
French question is introduced.
1t is reported from the Belgian frontier that
Longwy is in flames, but heavy fog prevents
the verifcation of the report.
Large numbers OF refugees have arrived on
the British Island Of jersey, from the neighbor-
ing French coast.
Bismarck, in a letter, dated the 18th, replying
to the American, Swiss and other foreign minis
ters in Paris denies the reasonablenesS of their
demand, that their compatriots might be allowed
to quit the city. Neutrals, he says, had abund-
ant notice before the siege. The only outlet now
is capitulatioh. Facilities for the intercourse of
the ministers with their respective governments
continue, though they are inconvenient. The
firing of buildings containing women, children
and invalids is unintentional, but unavoidable.
SPAIN
LONDON, Jan. 22.-The Madrid Gazette con-
tains a decree, authorizing the issue OF treasury
bonds to the amount of 400, ,000,0 900 reals.
Spanish iron clads have been ordered to Vigo,
to enforce the observance of neutrality, and pre-
vent a collision between the German frigate Au-
gusta and the French man-of-war Hermione
now in that harbOr
A dispatch from Madrid announces that the
queen of Spain and her son, Prince Emanuel,
will leave Italy tomorrow TO rejoin the king.