The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-22
Francs-tireurs Marching to At
tack on the Flank.
TREMENDOUS EXCITEMENT IN PARIS.
Petit Vaavres, Montrouge and
Malakoff Abandoned.
Cluseret's Trial for Treason Pro-
crossing.
IELEeaaMs TO THE NEW yoaX HERALD.

We have received the following despatch
from our special correspondent In Paris, con-
frming the news reported by our Versailles
correspondent -
PARIS May 21-7 O'clock P. NJ,
Via BoULoGNE, May 81, 1871.
At this hour the excitement prevailing in
Paris is so great that it may be said to surpass
anything of the kind have ever witnessed in
this city. Extraordinary rumors are aaoat,
all unfavorable to tie Commune, and although
the popular feeling against the Versailles gov
eminent is still strong the belief is general
that the hours of the instruction are num-
bered, and that the dreary tragedy Of nearly
three months duration is coming to an end.
INsURGENT BoMBAsT.
This afternoon three squadrons of cavalry
belonging to the army of the Commune were
reviewed by the General Comm anding and the
Communal authorities in the Place de la Con-
corde The place was thronged to its utmost
capacity by men, women and children.
Amid tremendous excitement Henri For
tune presented the troops with Com
munist standard, cxhoriing them to defend
it heroically as the emblem Of the French Com
munal republic and Of the principles Of univer-
sal republicanism. In response the cavalry
men shouted, ssWe will defend it till DEATH"
For which sentiment the crowd gave enthusiasts
tic cheers.
PETIT vANvREs EVACUATED.
Soon after the enactment of the sensational
dramatic scene described in the foregoing,
| Petit Vanvres, situated in front of the ram
| parts, in the rear of Fort Vanvres, was evacu-
ated by the insurgents by order Of the Com
munist military authorities, and the troops
directed to take shelter under the guns of
Fort Montrouge.
THE ENTRY INTO PARIS
AT six o'clock this evening the forces of the
Versailles government entered the city through
the Porte de la Mue!te in heavy force, after
sharp fighting, and rumors are current that
they had previously entered at other points.
It is evident from the above report that the
abandonment Of the other parts of the ram
Porte de la Muette is situated between Porte
d'Auteul and Porte Maillot.
FALSE REPORT.
It Is reported that the Versailles troops have
been repulsed, but at this moment mounted
orderlies have just arrived at the War Office
with news, and am of opinion that matters
are progre sing unfavorably for the insurgents.
ATTACKING THE vERsAILLIsT5' FLANK,
Colonel LIsbonne, commanding the Com
munist Francs-tireurs, has started with his
command for the scene of the entry, and will
Immediately attack the Versailles troops on
the flank.
CLUsERET's TRIAL.
General Cluscret is now being tried before
court martial
Pnri. Accounts-A Terrible Rombnrd,ncnt--
Insurgents Outside tho wuiis-The AufeuiI
Gnte Abandoned.
PARIS Sunday Night, May 81, 1871.
The versaillists have not attempted an
assault on the south
A TERRIBLE COMMANDMENT.
A terrible bombardment sweeps the ram
parts. The federalists are making desperate
efforts to repair and protect the gates.
INSURGENTS OUTSIDE THE WALLS
General Cecilia has returned to Paris. The
only generals now outside the walls are Dom
browski, who is In the Bots de Boulogne, near
the Porte de la Muette, and Wroblewski, who
is making a stand at GENTLY. The Yer
saists attacked and captured part Of the
latter suburb.
THE AUTEUIL GATE ABANDONED.
Auteuil and Passy are subjected to violent
bombardment. The Auteuil gate has been
abandoned by the federalists, whose outposts
have fallen back inside the city.
Petitions Abandoned by tho Insurgents
NIontrougc Surrounde6-A Disordcriy Re-
treat-Terror-stricken People.
PARIS, Sunday Afternoon, May 81, 1871.
The federalists have abandoned their
positions at Malakoif, Petit Vauvres and
Grand Montrouge.
MoNTRoUGE SURROUNDED.