Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-04
London.

London, Jan. 3. Balloon advices from
Paris to Friday morning have been received.
very important meeting between the
Mayors of the surrounding suburbs was held
on Thursday.
The Dc fence of the national capital and the
conduct of the national defences were discuss
ed for over eight hours. Much exciting de-
bate took place, during which serious attacks
were made upon Gen. Trochu, n. Jules ia
vre and NJ. Picard.
German accounts Of the bombardment of
the forts to the northeast of Paris on Satnr
day claim decided victory, compelling. the
French troops to evacuate the out post of forts
Rosney and Nogent at an carly hour Satur-
day morning.
Dispatches received from Versailles state
that from recent observations made by the
Prussians, the French seem to have enterely
withdrawn their guns from fort Rosney an
fort Nogent, thus leaving them comparatively
defenseless.
An evacuation of these forts is anticipated
similar to which recently took place at fort
Mont Akron.
London, Jan'2. The government at Bor-
deaux has designated Favre to represent
France at the conference.
petition has been numerously signed at
sentation of that Borough, because OF the de-
struction of trade through his parsimonious
economy. The silence in the dock yards, the
fact of which Russia seems cognizant, and his
suicidal apathy amidst the terrible compica-
tion Of European question and the agrees
sions of Prussia.
VERSAILLES.
Versailles, Jan. l. King WILLIAM gave a
New Years reception TO the officers of the
army 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, how
ever, is still unattaned. Important tasks
remain to be performed before shall
achieve lasting peace, aud it would be cen
surable TO make any peace which involves
continuation of the duties which brought you
here.
Bordeaux.
Bordeaux, Jan. l. Advices from Paris TO
the 3Oth state that the Parisians unite in
urging Gen. Trochu to make a sortie with an
enormous force which can be readily spared
for service, as the weather is moderating, and
the artillery for the defence of the city is so
numerous and well manned, that the enemy
will be unable to make any serious impress
sion upon the Notifications.
Won Moltke after the battle at Port Nay
ellie, sent a message to Trochu that the
French army of the North had been annihi-
lated. Trochu paid no attention to the state
ment.
Berlin.
Berlin, Jan. 9. 1t has been determined at
Versailles to continue the bombardment
until peace has been declared or Paris capt.
ulates.
Rome.
Rome, Jan. 2. The King arrived here at
four this morning, and received an enthusias-
tic torch light reception at the railway sta
ton. AT ten O'Clock he visited the museum
and a number ofpublic places in the city. and
was saluted by the populaee. He left again
on the first train and had reception at Flor
ence.
Rome has been visited by the severest food
known since 1880. causing immense loss of
property. The rain lasted forty eight hours.
The lower city is entirely submerged, and the
Florence railway is interrupted.
Florence.
Florence, Jan. 2. Gen. Sheridan had a
grand reception at Rome Saturday night.
Versailles.
Specialize n. Y. Herald.
Versailles, Dec. 80. There is report that
the Duke of Mecklenburg has been dismissed
summarariIy from his command for not keep
ing the French at a respectful distance.
1t is probable that Gems. Bourbaki and
Chausey will resume the offensive, and attac
Prince Frederick Charles.