The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-04-13
LATEST NEWS
Civil War In France.
GUNBoATs IN Acknowledgements Hu1rErs
THE WOMEN ORGANIZING TO DEFEND
FARIs.
BY TELEGRAPH.

London, April 12.-Five sunboats at
Font de la Concorde got up steam and
went into action. There was heavy firing
from the forts this morning. At 6 o'clock
the firing from the iorts was furiounlv re-
newed.
Inc Versailles troops are accused of
using explosive bullets, some being found
IN Fort Vanvres. At Fort Issy. il was
discovered that the bolts of the gates were
drawn or broken off, proving the existence
OF traitors among the National Guards.
| a meeting of women is to be held to-
n'sht Tor the purpose of organizing for the
defence of Paris.
Dombawski has issued orders that none
shall leave Paris without permit.
The Prussians at St. Denis have bean re.
intorced with 5000 men. They will.
however, respect the treaty of Versailles.
Thlers has issued fresh proclamation
IN which he says Generals Mcmahon.
LAdmlrault and Cissey have all taken
their commands. The army increases
every day. The President and the Assem-
ply nave good understanding and are
devoted to their work, notwithstanding
false reports to the contrary.
BOLD STROKE TO RECOVER PARIS
Versailles, April 12--To.night blow
Is to be struck, which the authorities hone
Will restore Paris to a lawful government.
The spies OF the government in Paris have |
arranged the following programme: $4,000 |
loyal National Guards in Paris are oroan. |
lied at fixed hour, 900 will attack
the Hotel de Vile, 5000 Beneville. and
o,ooo Montmartre; at the same moment
grand attack on Porte Mallot will be made
from Versailles, and an effort made to get
possession at st. Lazar station. Large re.
serves will be ready, and General Vinov
will take supreme command of the coun
dc main. The authorities are saneuine of
success.
The soldiers and sailors are to form the
Leading attacking column of 10000 men.
lnoy heads the remnant of the old Impe-
nal Guard, and all are ready to march at
moments notice,and if unsuccessful l2 600
more OF the same guard will be ready in
zen days. There are $4,000 men now at
Versailles.
This morning the insurgents uDsuecess-
ully attempted to draw the Versailles
roops into trap at Asnieres.
MARCHING ON PARIS.
London, April PA special dispatch
rom Versailles to the London Ne,vs says
ne sanitary camp has been raised, and the r
foops marching to Paris.
The Prussians have established battery
St. Denis, the guns of which point TO- [
ard Paris. E
NoouNTER BETWEEN FRENoHMEN AND ii
PRUssIANs,
Paris, April l1th, Eveninq Yesterday a
sergeant OF the National Guards wounded u
Prussian at st. Denis. A conflict en- p
ed between the French aud Prussians. "
10 ended without any serious result
ne Prusslans refused to recognize flag of u
uce OF the commune. Ill
UNCERTAIN NEWS.
London, April 2.--Nothing is certainly y,
aown whether Montrogue has been taken TT
noLoy the Versailles troops. No mes ar
GO q messenger can leave Paris without m m
passfrom General Dombawski. -
FIGHT TO THE LAST. tn
Paris, April IA special to the tn
''oune. (official journaD publishes an ap- M
al from several women aduriug the u, 1n
ard to fight to the last. The same iour II
also publishes decree, promising ro
nslon of 600 francs to the wives of the pa
tlonal Guards killed, aud 365 francs for liz
ldren, legitimate or Legitimate. ap
LATER. Gu
Tuesday Eceniag -Fightiog has COM w oe
need again. More guns have been 'a
united on Valerien. =,
Paris, April 12th--Euening. Porte on1 on1
lllot was shattered by the guns of Val. ", tDl
sn. designations from the Communs Is IIs
tinue. The Archbishop has written to S.s sie
lers, begging gentle treatment for the 9.S a.;
soners. u's
writes boldly against the Com o.l m
ne, denouncing Pyatt and his set as ~.
mnaole tyrants, ifnot more; probably, me- nv,
wright fools. ine
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