Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-10
EUROPEAN NEWS, &c.
The Bombardment of the Forts on
the South side of Paris Con-
tiEued.
Offensive operations from Paris is
expected.
The American Consul arrived at
Versailles from Paris.
Paris within easy range OF the ?rus-
sian Guns.
Fort Di3y Silenced.
Fort Di3y Silenced.
London.

London, Jan. .. The Times special cor
respondent with Prince Frederick Charles
describes the fighting along the Loire in the
forest of Vendorne and Mon.oire on the 9Th
inst. and says the French retrealed west
ward. The Prussians are following them
and meet with but little resistance. The
Germans captured by the French are sent to
The Island of Orleron, on the west coast o
France. opposite the mouth of the Chavente.
Many Bonapartist agents have been arrested
in France.
Dispatches from Versailles announce that
fort Disy has been silenced, and that owing
to the dense fog which prevails, the results of
the bombardmant upon the other forts can
not at present be ascertained
Later.-Advices received from Versailles
state that the guns of fort Devanyes have
also been silenccd but that although terrible
fire is directed against fort Demontrouge thr
latter fort still responds. The government
has decided upon an increase of the military
establishment and has decided to at once add
to each of the classes-of the military--ser-
vice an additional force of twenty tbousa nd
men.
1t is reported that some shells have fallen
in the gardens OF Luxembourg.
The advance columns OF the German forces
in the valley Of the Loire have reached No.
gent lie Eetrose, Sarge, Lovigny and La
Chartre.
Madrid.
Madrid, Jan. ., Don Sogasta minister of
finance announces that the coupons of the
home and foreign debt OF Spain will most
assuredly meet with prompt payment. This
information is received with great satisfaction
and produces increased confidence in finan-
cial circles.
Versailles
Versailles, Jan. .. The bombardmel of
the fort on the southern side of Paris is
steadily continued, and the fire of the French
has slackened. 1t is supposed that several
of the guns in the forts dsmounted. The
weather is favorable for siege operations.
A correspondent at Margency says that
Forbrosney and Nogent have suffered revere
ly. and that it is believed there is no French
infantry outside the Notifications on the east
and north east.
Paris is active and offensive operations are
expected Immediately.
The American Consul has been permitted
to leave Paris and has arrived here.
The Prussian guns could easily shell the
city; there are several houses On fire.
There has not been much firing to-day.
ne rrehcu redouot at Nosre Dane ue Liam
art is occupied by the Prussians and its fire
turned against the French.
There are no appearances OF sorties.
The Prussian losses are still insignificant.
Berlin.
Berlin Jan. Q, The King telegraphs to the
Queen as follows:
Versailles Jan. 8. Prince Friedrich Charles
continues his victorious advance on Lemans.
Everything has been quiet in the North since
the Sd. The bombardment here is proceed
ing favorably. The Barracks in Fort Won
vres are on fire.
(signed) WILLIAM
The Government of Paris has consolidated
all the military organizations, and the entire
able-bodied male population, with the regular
army for defence of the city.