Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-13
EUROPEAN NEWS, &c.
The French Forts not materially
Sad. damaged.
Hotel de Invaiides Shattered.
$4,000 German Reinforcements
have crossed the Rhine.
The Eastern Question.

London, Jan. IL. From information re-
ceived here, it has been ascertained that the
forts surrounding Paris have suffered less
from the effects of the bombardment than was
at first supposed. The forts on the eastern
side which was thought to have been COM
pletely silenced, opened furious fire on Sun
day.
Advices from Bordeaux represent the feel
ing at present existing among the people of
the city as being greatly depressed, and the
probability of the surrender of Paris at an
early day is generally accepted. Dispatches
received here state that fifty thousand French
troops crossed the Rhine recently, and travel
led through the province of Alsace. They
are intending to reinforce the army of Gen.
Werder, now operating in the Valley of the
Saone.
Dispatches from Versailles state that the
bombardment of Paris continues to be prose-
cuted with great activity. Shells are con-
tinually falling within the city although their
effect cannot be ascertained.
The magnificent dome on the Hotel Des In
valids has been shattered to fragments by
Prussian bomb which crushed through, carry
ing destruction to the interior of the build
ing. 1t is stated in official diplomatic circles
that difficulty has arisen with reference to
the matter of the Eastern question proposed
to be discussed at the conference.
The new obstacle is believed to originate
with Russia, who now announces an iaten-
ton of desiring the united assurance of the
assembled powers in order to secure her COM
plete freedom of entry into the Euxine.
1t is, however, deemed highly probable
that Russia will withdraw this demand or that
it will never be proposed, as a matter of dis
cussion for the coming Congress.
A despatch from Versailles says large
fire is raging within the outer walls of Paris
and on the north side of the city.
letter from Berlin, 10th inst, says orders
have been issued that all French officers who
escaped from their place of confinement in
Germany, shall upon recapture be treated as
convicts.
Bismarck repudiates the article of the Yer
sailles Moniteur on the subject of the de-
fences of England.
A despatch from Berlin TO the Times SAYS
that Prussia seeing the antagonism on the
part of Austria to the wishes of the Car on
the question of the Euxine, is endeavoring to
effect postponement of the London confer
ence.
The same correspondent mentions report
that Turkey is willing to dispense with the
action by the powers on the subject.
Midnght-Gen. Faidherbe has surprised
the rear guard of the German army, and 80
of the enemy killed and SO taken prisoners.
The French did not lose man.
Brussels.
Special to N. Y. World.
The result Of the ten days bombardment of
nine forts and seven French batteries between
the forts, is that no serious damage has been
done, and not single gun dismounted, but
500 Germans have been killed and wounded.
Paris advices of the Sth say that shells are
falling in Mont Martie, and persons have been
killed in the church of st. Sulpice.
Bands of Reds have posted red placards,
which have been torn down by the populace.
Bordeaux.
Bordeaux, Jan. 12. Official announcement
has been made that the Germans on the 10th
redoubled their efforts against the army of
Gen. Chausey, who pressed them on ali sides
They then retired to original position. The
| action was holly disputed, one Of the French
| brigades resisting the attacks of the enemy
| for six hours. Losses were considerable on
both sides.
Bourbaki, commanding army of the east,
telegraphs that his troops passed the whole of
Tuesday night in driving the enemy from
houses in Villersexel
The army of the north under Faidherbe has
advanced beyond Brilleux.
Versailles.
Versailles, Jan. IL. Bombardment of Paris
| forts was vigorously kept up to-day. Bate
ries pushed forward toward the city and
opened fire this morning. The barracks in