Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-19
EUROPEAN NEWS, &c.
The Army of Gen. Chauzy still Re-
treating.
He calls Portion Of his troops
towards.
Daumont captured by the Prus-
slams.
Gen. Sheridan's reception at Flor
ence.
LOndOn.

AOnuOhs
London, Jan. Is. Gen. Chauzy has issued
an order to his army, in which he charges that
in the late engagements near lie Mans, a por-
ton of the troops under his command acted
with such cowardice as to create n panic,
thus causing the defeat of the entire army.
He implores his soldiers to rally and make a
supreme effort to save the country.
Daumont has been captured by the Prus-
slams after severe fight conducted through
the streets of the town. The French lost
1000 in prisoners besides many killed and
wounded. The Prussian loss was compare
lively small.
Gen. Sheridan as just arrived at Florence,
and grand banquet was held in his honor
Diplomatic rumor attributes the object of
the Generals journey through Europe, and his
mission to Florence particularly, to the in
tent of appealing directly to the neutral pow
ers in favor of an active mediation for peace
between France and Prussia.
Bourbaki after the battle on Sunday which
lasted all day, occupied the town of Monbel-
lard and adjacent villages.
Gen Chauzy reports the Prussians renewed
their attack on his army Sunday. The 2lst
corps fought well and captured 4 number of
prisoners. The 18th corps had desperate
struggle.
Dispatches received from the army OF
Prince Frederick Charles state that the army
under Gen. Chauzy is still retreating in con-
siderable disorder, and the Germans are
maintaing vigorous pursuit, daily occupy
ing the French camp, and capturing vast
quantities of prisoners and ammunition.
Advices from Paris report the fire of the
French batteries improving, and on the west
side are especially effective, doing much dam
age to the German position.
The meeting of the conference at the APP
pointed time is certain, though an adjourn
ment to await the arrival of Favre is probable.
Berlin despatch affirms that the pro-
gramme of the conference is definitely ar
ranged.
- The Lord Mayor of London has started a
subscription for the benefit of the non-combat-
tants of Versailles.
A despatch from Versailles says the French
are receiving heavy guns from fort D'Issy
and Vauvries.
Granville will preside at the conference
which will be held at a foreign office.
The rumors that Congress will adjourn af-
ter a formal opening have received no con-
f1rmation.
Special to n. Y. World.
have most unquestionable authority for
statlnS tnat blSmarcK Is seriously and 1t Is
feared dangerously ill. 1 discredit all state
ments to the contaa5tas energetic efforts are
made to conceal the fact. 1 am able to state
positively the words used by Odo Russell at
Versailles yesterday: II have just left Bis
marck, and deeply regret to say my mind is
that he bears the mark of death on his coun-
tenance."
Versailles.
Versailles. Jan. Is. A concentrated fire
was maintained on fort DIssy to prevent the
French from repairing the breaches in its
walls.
Bordeaux.
Bordeaux, Jan. l6. The Prussians have
occupied Alencon.
Chauzy continues to retreat in good order.
The advance guards of Faidherbes army
have re-entered Albert.
Bourbaki is rapidly approaching, Belfert,
and the news of raising the siege is momen-
tarily expected.