Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-20
Gen. Faron with 500 men have Block.
AIDED Montmartre.
An Attempt has been made to Capture
the Insurrectionists.
Mcmahon Retires to Private Life.
Bazaine asks for an Examination.

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BaZaine asks for an Examination.
Paris.
Paris, March Is. Seventeen Partisan
deputies to the National Assembly resolved
upon fresh appeal to the Montmartre insur-
gents for moderation and insist upon the sur
render Of the cannon in their possession to
the military authorities.
President Theirs has issued a proclamation,
appealing to the reason and patriotism Of the
citizens of Paris to preserve order. He says
he is informed that the malcontents OF Mont
martre have so placed their guns as to demol-
ish the dwellings of their fellow citizens. He
declares that by such acts as these the repub-
lie rs fatally compromised, because repub-
lie accompanied by disorders will be lost He
insists that the present government is really
republican, and no friend of the republic
should strike at it. The government will
take cannon from those men who are mislead
by deceiving politicians who seek to inaugu-
rate civil war.
The Journal Des Debates says that yester-
day will be considered one of the gloomiest
hours in the history Of France. A revolution
under banner OF ''pillage" is mistress of
Paris. France will condemn these horrible
assassinations and this odidus insurrection
without a pretext or purpose. VIII the
provinces come to our aid, or must the Ger
mans re-enter the capital. This terrible day
has wrought more damage to the Republic
than all the Bonapartes
The Echo of Parliament saws that in con-
sequence of the disturbances in Paris, EN-
peror William Professionally stopped the
movements of the German troops.
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was fight between the troops and people to-
day
The National Guards have now assembled
at various points. The boulavards are
crowded, but there has been no further con-
fiict tonight The shops are closed, and the
omnibuses have stopped running.
ATS P. VI. it was reported that Gen. lie
Comte and Clement Thomas, formerly COM
mander in chief of the National Guards, who
were captured this morning have been shot
by insurgents after summary trial. The
news spread CONSERVATION through the city.
Gen. Nnroy and staff and all troops of the
lire, and all forces of gen'G-armes have re-
turned to the left bank of the Seine, leaving
thhe National Gard TO restore order on TIE
right.
The Journals this morning confirm the re-
port of the execution of Gen. lie Comte and
Clement Thomas. After their capture they
were taken to Montmartre, where the central
revolutionary committee held their sitting.
After brief trial they were condemned to
death, and taken and shot. All accounts
say they died bravey.
The National guard have transported fifty
six cannon from Place de la Vosges to Belle
vile, to prevent their seizure.
The Montmartrests have greatly increased
their vigilance in preparation for decisive
measures expected from the authorities
Rappel was beaten in several quarters this
morning.
The morality is rapidly decreasing in Paris.
An attempt was made last night to take
Mont Matre insurrectionists by surprise and
if possible secure their cannon and drive them
from their position.
Gen. De Paladines detailed strong body
of troops for this purpose, and with these
company of National Guards belonging to the
insurgents, but who promised to side with
his troops in the event of an attack, he antici-
pated an easy capture. The insurgents OBJ
tanned full information OF the prepared attack
and were prepared accordingly The point
of assault was the place De La Nosges.
Where the insurgents we're strongly fortified
having erected barricade and mounted up
wards of so cannon.
The troops detailed by Gen. De Palladines
marched up to this point and essayed the cap
ture of the cannon belonging to the insur-
gents but the latter offered such a determined
and effective resistance that the troops after
several unsuccessful attempts were forced to
retreat.
The government is devoting much time to
the consideration of martial and mercantile
laws.
The banks of France will not ask pay of
the supplementary interest except in the case
OF persons who are non-residents.
The quarters at present under discussion,
and which will be first decided upon, are
those relating to the effect of the taxes on
bonds and revision of the navigation laws.
Marshal Mcmahon upholds the present form
of government but will leave the army and re-
tire to private life
Marshal Bazaine insists upon an eXamna-
ton as regards his conduct during the last
few months.
Gen. Faron with 800 men bockaded Mont
martre. Several officers have been taken
prisoners, a large crowd of National Guards
surrounded the hill. Armed soldiers of the
line fraternize in the streets with the people,
who are out in great numbers and shout "Vivc
la Repubque."
Berlin.
Berlin, March Is.
The new Prussian Cross Gazette semi-otli-
cial to-day says if the French perseeute re-
tur ng Germans the German army must oc-
cupy the envrons of Paris and possibly he
city.
London.
London, March Is. Advices from Hong
Kong state that the powder factory belonging
to the Chinese government at Hong Chow,
has exploded and 40 persons killed.
Rouen.
Rouen, March IS. The German official
paper cease publication to-day. Instructions
have been forwarded to the Mayor of Rouen,
that Is, 900 French citizens shall tomorrow
pass over to the left bank of the Seine.
FROM NEW YORK.