The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-01-07
OFFICIAL
&C &C., &C.

fAhiS IN a dUFELESS CUNUlTlUk.
LONDON, Jan. 6.-The correspondent of
the Times, writing from Paris, thinks fur
ther resistance will be brief. -
BoMBARDNENT Of THE SOUTHERN FORTS OF
PARIS.
VERSAILLES, Jan. 5.-The bombardment
Of the southern forts of Paris commenced
this (Thursday) morning.
GERMAN UNITY AND AUSTRIA.
LONDON, Jan. 5.-The Austrian Govern
ment, in replying to Bismarck's note re-
garding German unity, declines a formal
discussion at present, though Minister Won
Beust says the restoration Of the German
Empire Is not only received with s~atisfac-
ton to the Austrian people, but is person.
ally gratifying to Emperor Francis Joseph.
He says Austria sincerely wishes to culti-
yate the friendship of Germany.
oNpIRMAT OF A LATE BATTLE.
LONDON, Jan. 5.-A special dispatch to
the Telegram from Havre, dated IN the
morning oil July 5, confirms the dispatch
already published of the great hattie on
the left bank of the Seine. The fight was
very fierce and sanguinary, and lasted seven
hours, but with no decided advantage gain
ed. The loss to the Prussians was heavy,
and the French troops showed remarkable
spirit and daring.
OFFICIAL REPORT OF A VICTORY
LONDON, Jan. 6.-Gen. M%anteutfel tele-
graphs from Amiens on the Sd instant that
Gen. Banthrlm, with troops from the first
army corps, attacked the French early in
the morning of that day (Tuesday) OF the
left bank of the Seine. He captured three
cannon. three flags, and 500 prisoners.
Go,oro1 Rapthrim him splf fplppraphS from
Eleouen or the 4th confirming the above,
and adds he has pursued the enemy beyond
Bourgachard. The battle lasted through
out the day.
FURTHER FEA FOR II ARNY OF THE
NORTH.
VERSAILLES, Jan. 5.-Gen. Manteuffel re-
ports that can attack made by considera-
Bile masses Of the enemy was repulsed near
Sapigues Monday with small loss on our
side and i heavy loss to the enemy, inclu-
Gobea, with the 18th division, VIGOROUSLY
repealed the attack of the Army of the
North near Baupaine. At the end of the
last fight the ent my began u retreat, which
soon became disastrous to them in conse-
quence of the close pursuit Of our cavalry.
We have already taken 500 prisoners"
LONDON, Jan. 6.-The French Army of
the North returned to its encampment near
Noyelles after the battle Of the Sd.
General Faidsherbe, in q general order
to-day, says: "Soldiers,-In the battle OF
Point Noyelle you VIGOROUSLY held your
positions. At Baupaine you carried oil
the positions of the enemy. This time he
will not deny your victory. BY your Yalor
and constancy you have deserved we'll OF
your country. AS soon as we have OBJ
tanned provisions and ammunition we will
continue operations.
THE GERMAN EVACUATION OF DIJON.
LONDON, Jan. 6.-Gen. Gunner, com
handing the German forces In the Valley
of Saone, reports that he evacuated Dion
In accordance with orders from headquar-
tiers, and reached Vesone IN the evening of
the 29th December. He adds that he still
holds the passage of the river Saone.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The French Government informs the
telegraph company that messages for Pa
ris will be forwarded at 10 cents per word
by carrier pigeons at the senders risk, the
messages not to exceed 20 words.
Serano, President (; Martos Mustico,
of Foreign Affairs Benanger, of Ma.
rine Sagosta, of the Interior Seryetta, OF
Public Works /; and Ayola, OF the Colonies,
are the Ministers of the new Spanish Cabf-
net.
Maracaibo, and the forts surrounding 1t
in Venezuela, have surrendered, and the
whole Republic is in the hands of Guzman
Blanco.
The siege of Belfast continues.
A plot has been discovered among the
Swiss troops in the Dutch Indian army to
assassinate the Governor General and seize
the island.
Jules Favre is now reported as going to
the London Conference, after all.
Gen. Troehu accuses the garrison at Fort
AKRON of contemplate cowardice.
The British Government has ordered
so. 600 RODer rifles.