Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-01-02
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. Desperate Attempt - Relieve
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Nxw York. December 31.-The oc-
cupation or Fort AKRON by the Ger
mans establishes the bssleging force
within the outer hne Of work of the
French at one Of the weakest points
Of their lipe of defenses. Fort de Ros-
ny, Immediately in front of the cap
tured work, and hardly moro than q
mile distant, stands OH an elevation no
higher than that of the position just
taken. Forts Nogent and Noisy, on
its right and left, located on lesser
elevations, and not more difficult
ground, and with Fort de Rosny cap
tured, are indefensible. The Germans
could throw shells from the guns which
reduced Fort Akron into the suburbs
Of Paris at Belleville. From Fort
Avron some guns will be able to reach
points in the city within the walls.
4, The Bourbaki expedition, says a
London dispatch, Is Of such importance,
and promises such success, that the
Germans feel moro uneasy than at any
expedition made by the French since
Sedan. Late advices indicate q des-
perate determination to relieve Paris
at all hazards. .a:'f ,.s1. o.
A Grand Benbardment Of tho Paris
Forts and Suburbs.
LONDON, December 3l.-Priyate dis
patches from Versailles state that 1t Is
the intention of the Prussians to make
an attack on,two Of the forts of Paris
tomorrow Sunday. 1t Is also stated
that an attack Is to be made immedi-
ately OIL Belleville, Villette and Saint
Antoine. Villette Is a small village,
situated slightly to the northeast Of the
city, and within the Notifications Of
Paris. Belleville lies In the same dis
trict Saint Antoineb and extends from
the east. end of the Rue Riyoli to the
Place du .Trone. It Is thought that
the intention Is to attack these places
with shot and she'll simultaneously.
The attack will probably be opened by
the Prussian batteries at Fort Mont
AKRON.
A French Vietsry.z g afg
LONDON, December 3l.-Dispatches
just received In this city announce q
most important and decisive victory
for the French troops. On Friday, a
body Of French troops, recently posted
at Havre, marched in the direction Of
| Sabonyille, n small town situated on
the left bank Of the River Seine, and
attacked the Prusslau position at that
place. The engagement becoming
general, a heavy and determined bat
tie ensued. The ground was desper-
ately contested by both armies, but af-
ter six hours fighting the Prnssians
were compelled to abandon their posi-
ton. Sabonille was evacuated accord
ingly, and the French troops occupied
the town. Intelligence of this signal
victory was Immediately dispatched to
Hayre, and upon receipt Of the nows
the greatest Joy and excitement were
manifested throughout the city.
The Drisish Gsvernment Anxisas e
s<ssle the Fishing Disputo.
LONDON, December 31.-The British
Government las ordered instructions
to be telegraphed to the Government
officials at Canada to permit no further
seizures of vessels on the contested
fishing grounds. A commissioner has
been appointed to go to Washington
for the purpose Of discussing the treaty
relative to the Canadian fisheries, with
the view Of arranging such fresh
clauses as It may be found expedientto
adopt under the circumstances, and as
will meet the wishes Of both Govern
ments In the matter. 1t Is understood
that the policy Of the British Govern
ment will be to defend Its actions with
reference to the seizures in question,
and to maintain that they were made
In the legitimate exercise Of its right
under the existing treaty. ''1
Death Of General. Prin.
LONDON, December 31.-A rumor
obtains circulation in this city to the
effect that General Prim has died Of
his wounds.
It Is also stated that an incipient in
surrection has broken out In Madrid,
and that the city Is In a revolutionary
tunult. The utmost confusion pre-
walls among the inhabitants, many of
whom have espoused the cause Of the
Republican party.
MADRID, December S1.-Gen. Prim
died at his residence this morning at
one o'clock, from wounds received on
Wednesday last. The greatest excite
ment prevails throughout the city.
Departure Of King Victor Emanuel
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FLoRENcE, December 3l.-King Vic
tor Emanuel left this city to-day for