Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-24
EUROPEAN NEWS, &C.
The Versaillists Flag Floats
over the City Of Paris.
Gen. Dombrowski Severely
Wounded.
Great Enthusiasm in Paris.
The Versaillists Victorious Every.
where.
Gen. Cissey's Forces have Carried the
Barbados of Chausey.

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Advices from Paris report that there
has been terrible fire of cannon and
musketry since daybreak this morning, in the
direction of Nartre.
Gen. Dombrowski has been wounded and
endeavored to make his escape from the Yer
sailles troops, but was prevented by the Prus.
slams
The enthusiasm among the population OF
Paris is immense. Battalions of the friends
of order, organizing under the the mayor OF
Paris, assemble at Chateau Murette to- day.
The Versailists have occupied the Place
De Cliche at the junction of the Banlerard,
and Des Bategnoies and De Cliche on the
Vesy Verge of Montmartre; also st. Hague
station of the western railway, Place De
lndustri charge of corps legislative and the
hotel Des Invaids There was sharp fight
ing at the barbados in the Place DeCliche.
The cannonade slackened at 10 o'clock this
forenoon. The Versailles troops have been
ordered to open fire on the insurgents if they
approach within 200 PAGES.
Afternoon. General Clinchamp having
Montmartre to-day on the west, and from
Avedue du Clichy and the boulcvards Of the
same name.
bSu' SIMULTANEOUSLY moving
his forces along the line of the Seine, and
boulevards leading to the Northern railway.
attacked the railroad station and carried it
by assault, thence moved upon Montmartre.
which was captured at one o'clock this after
noon.
Gen. Cissey's forces carried the barbados
in Chausse du Main, in the southern part of
Paris.
Eha ,,r t}o
are progressing satisfactory everywhere, and
the complete suppression Of the instruction
is expected to-day.
been small.
London, May %. Advices from Buenos
Ayres to the 27th of April have been re-
ceived. The deaths from yellow fever had
fallen to about 100 daily, but it is thought the
prestage Of the city has been destroyed and
full recovery of trade and commerce is impos-
sible.
The return of peace to Montevideo is prob
able, as Blancas has agreed to abide by the
result of the elections which will take place
in few days.
The special correspondent of the Tribune
at Paris on Monday, telegraphed that on Sun
day, A. NJ, the insurgents were driven from
Plateau de La Muette. They subsequently
held the enciente with considerable tenacity,
but were finally driven back with heavy loss
by the heavy firing of Versailles batteries
At Q o'clock Dombrowski, under cover of a
couple of guns charged the Cemetary des
Hanvres. He was met by heavy FIRE, and
the insurgents line became broken and disor-
dered. However, they again attempted to
storm the Cemetary, and a hand to hand fight
followed; but the report tina. Dombrow ski
was killed caused the insurgents to be panic
stricken. A pause of a few hours succeeded,
when suddenly the batteries on the hill open
ed on the encientc and a perfect shower of
shot and shell fell upon them.
FRANKFORT.
Frankfort on the Main. May %. Bismarck,
Favres, Ponyer, Quectier, have returned
home.
Paris, May %. The Versailles flag now
floats over Montmartre. The whole city is
evidently informed of the facts of the assault
ENGLAND.
London, May 90. In the House of Lords
this evening, the bill enabling the Dominion
of Canada to create provinces from its newly
acquired territory reached its second reading
unopposed.
Earl Granville acknowledged the receipt
of the indemnity for the coalers sunk by the
Prussians in the Seine.
In the House of Commons this evening,
Gladstone denounced the University test bill
as received from the Lords,
Mr.. Walpole spoke in support of the bill,
which became the theme of general discus
sion.
The House of Commons last evening re-
jected by SO majority, the amendment to the
army regulative bill proposing exceptions to
the restrictions on the sale of commissions.
The hop crop of England is damaged by
blight.
There will probably be fifteen starters in
the Derby race tomorrow. The betting is
very heavy.