The Portland daily press., 1871-01-04
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE DAILY PRESS.
FOR EIGN
The War in Europe.

The War in Europe.
NEW YEARS RECEPTION AL VERSAILLES.
VERSAILLES, Jan. liking William gave
New Years reception to the officers Of the ar
my to-day, and in an address SAID "that the
great events which must have preceded our
celebration of such day in such place, was
due to your herOism and to the perseverance
and bravery Of the soldiers. Our goal, Eowev-
er, is still unattained. Important tasks remain
to be performed before we shall achieve lasting
peace, and it would be censurable to make any
peace which involves continuation Of tho du-
ties which brought you here"
WAR FACTS AND RUMoRs
Especial despatch to New York Herald.1-
There is + report that the Duke of Mecklen-
burg has been summarily dismissed from his
command for not keeping the French at res
pectful distance.
1t is probable that Gems. Bourbaki and Chau-
sey will resume the offensive and attack Prince
Frederick Charles. The Germaus are tired
and weary OF war outside of the French ring.
The Seine is frozen sufficiently to bear men
and guns.
A soRTIE FROM PARIS DEMANDED.
BORDEAUX, Jan. 1.-Advices from Paris to
Dec. 81 state that the Parisians unite in urging
Gen. Trochu to make a sortie with an enor-
nous force which can be readily spared for
service, as the weather is moderate and the ar
tillery for the defence of the city is SO numer-
Gus and we'll manned that the enemy will be
unable to make any serious impression upon
the Notifications.
Won Moltke, after the battle at Port Noyelle,
sent message to Gen. Trochu that the French
army of the north had been annihlated. Tro-
chu paid no attention to the statement.
FROM THE INSIDE OF PARIS.
LONDON, Jan. 3-(Tribune specialr]-The
correspondent of the Tribune at Paris SENDS
1nkA Hln0 kr,lk In
cannot be bought, az it has all been used for
casting cannon and railways and mills. Wood
is nearly gone and the trees in the Bois de
Boulogne and the Bouvelards are now being
cut. Children are dying for want Of milk. The
total number of deaths for each of the last two
weeks was 27OO. Bread is plentiful and is not
rationed, and is expected to last till the END Oh
February.
AROUND THE CAPITAL.
The Prussians continue their field operations
notwithstanding the cold weather TrOcnu
says that Fort Avron was evacuated volun'ari-
~, to escape the Prussian shells, their guns De-
ing Of longer range than those Of the French.
The French papers are ioyfnl over the resisna-
tiOn of the Gladstone ministry.
The continued victories OF Chausey over
Frederick Charles causes general enthusiasm.
THE PRESS ON THE SITUATION.
The Electeur Libre admits discussions to its
columns as to whether the French should pro-
iouk tltir rcSiStauee Ut not. 11e saW0 pat'oA
OF the 31st demands more energetic military
measures, makes incessant attacks upon the
provisional government and quotes the Presse
as saying that the authorities show sluggish
ness and hesitation. lie Frapeais complains
that the inhabitants OF Rueil and Nautree
have been notified TO take refuge in Paris to
escape the Prussian shells, and says the attack
on Valerion is expected to commence immedl-
ately. The same paper explains the slight loss
at Avron by saying that the Germans was pro-
tected bv casements.
The Electur Libret says that companies Of
National Guards are distributed among ths
threatened forts, Romainville, Voissy. and
| Rospy.
The Patrie has been Suspended for three days
for giving information to the enemy.
The troops complain Of the cold, 600 cases ol
] trost-bite occurring in one night. Field works