The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1871-05-02


ton Of hostlities. The Germans began
to leave the left band Of the Seine Tues
day, and communists at once occupied
the evacuated forts, but, upon objections
being made by the German commander
the Commune General withdrew his
troops.
The expected suspension Of hostiilies
before Paris has not yet taken place. Re-
volutionary pacards have appeared in
various parts of France Fort Charcn-
ton has le.n occupied by dctac hment
of Versailles troops. A strong reaction
favorable to the restoration of the En-
pcror Napoleon, is reported to have taken
place in the provinces. Several Deputies
to the Assembly desire to make the Duke
d'Aumalc Prcsidcn Of the Republic. The
last few days have been employed in en-
gincering work and concentrating Nersail-
les troops
The situation in France on Tuesday
remained unchanged Prince Bismark
has directed Gen. Fabrisc, at Paris, to
inform the Commune that if any mshap
should occur the Archbishop, the Prus.
slams would probably interfere. The
southern forts are badly damaged. YER
saillsts projectiles fall inside the ramparts
of the city, and many people are killed
and wounded. The Communists will blow
up the forts if it be necessary, The
Commune claim several victories. The
Communal Council holds its sittings with
closed doors. The Commune suffers for
money and men, and the National Guards
openly disobcy its orders. The stand will
be made in the Rue de Rivoli and Rue de
Castiglione, in the immediate vicinity of
the Palace Nendome Fort Mount Val
crian is silent. 1t is now admitted that
the Versailles Government is unable to
pay to the Germans the first in stallmeut
Of indemnity, long since due. Some i'm
portant movements have been executed
north of Paris, while the situation of the
insurgents south Of Paris is said to be
good There was some fighting at Asnic-
res on Wednesday.
PARIS, April %.
ALLEGED COMMUNIST VICTORIES.
The communists hauc made a recon.
noissanco towards Bagneux, on the south
of Paris, driving the NcrsaiIists before
them The Nersaiists have made three
attacks upon the railroad station at Cla-
mart, and were rcpulsed on each occasion.
The Clichy batteries have silonccd the
fire Of the Versailles batteries at Asnic- |
res Nalerian is firing actively to-day
with ten heavy guns. Dombrowski re-
ports vigorous attacks upon his advanced
posts, and the 18th battalion was forced |
to abandon the barbados in Ncuilly, but
the 9th battalion drove dack the enemy
and rccaptured the barbados. The Gen
eral adds: ave hold all our positions.
The enemy retired along the whole line
and the firing ceased" In Fort Nanvrcs
one piece Of artillery had been dismount-
ed and Fort lssy crippled, but the COM
munists claim that they can hold both
those forts indefinitely.
VERSAILLES, April IS, evening.
McMahon went to Rcuil to-day and
returns tonight. Fort Issy scarcely re-
plies to the Versailles batteries. An
attack upon the fort is imminent.
Provisions arrive but seldom, and are
growing scarce.
LoNpoS, April 20
The Times special states that at day
break yesterday the insurgents attacked
Les Monliniceaux, Pierre, Clcmart and
Chattillon, but were repulscd.
The News Paris special says the Min
lister Of War accuses Theirs OF using Prus-
sian guns and Mitraillcuses.
1t is possible that before long the cent
raj committee will attempt TO arrest
Of the Commune.
All communication by railway to Paris
and the Departments will probably be
stopped, the railway companies refusing
to pay the Commune the money demand
ed Of them.
VERSAILLES, April 20.
Sac Southern forts bombardcd furious
y all day yesterday. Vanvrcs replied
The night passed quietly.
The strength of the Nationals is de-
'roasins rapidly from 'he 'h'cS,ah' nre
anu III '"'lgueS 10 when 'ney are suojec'Gu'
= ne rrancaiSe says inc Troops oil inc
commune 10 not exceed -''ooo'
PARIS, April 20.
This morning the cannonade ceased
along the whole line. The southern forts
are in dilapidated condition, aud it is
believed will, soon be untenable. The
forts will. under orders of the Commune.
be blown I'm in case its troops are Obliged
to abandon them. Earth works will be
constructed TO replace them.
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