The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-01-30

NEWS FROM PARIs-A PRISON BRoK-
EN- OPEN AND PRISONERS RELEAsED-THE
MOB MARCHING THROUGH THE STREETS.
LONDON, Jan. 27-[Herald special].-Ad.
vices from Paris to the 23d instant say that
on Saturday night, the 21st instant, n crowd
of citizens of Belleville and other quarters
OF Paris, who had been threatening mis-
chief since the sortie of the 10th instant,
gathered in numbers around the prison of
Mazas, where Gustave Flourens, Milliers,
and other political prisoners were incarce-
rated, and after various riotous demonstra-
lions, gathered courage IN the absence of
opposition, and made a
REGULAR ATTACK ON THE PRISON,
beating down the gates with bludgeons,
stones. and iron bars. The jailor and turn
KEYS fled for their lives, leaving the jail
free to the rioters, who opened the cells.
releasing all prisoners, until they found
Flourens, Milliers, and their companions,
who were borne forth in triumph amid
cries Of "a has Favre, has Trochu." At
ter marching the streets sufficiently, the
crowd stopped at Flourens, made descent
on the Goth ward, comprising the turbulent
quarters of Belleville, St. Sargean, Pere la
Chaise, and Charrone, intending to estab-
lish there the headquarters of a revolution
ary movement, which, it was hoped, would
extend over the whole city. However, as
the
PARADE FAILED
TO draw any larger number of followers
into active cooperation, and finding that
those willing to plunge into revolution were
badly armed and almost destitute of ammu-
milton. the rioters abandoned the move
ment. Before dispensing, Flourens called
ON all present to make an oath that they
% n
front of the Hotel de Vile, and there de-
mand possession of the Government in the
name of the; people. The rioters took the
oath with great vehemence and excitement,
then broke up in groups, and finally re-
turned to their homes.
LONDON, Jan. 27.-Further particulars OF
the Saturday nights riots at Paris are re-
ceiyed. Felix Pyat and others were among
the political prisoners released by the mob.
On Sunday at noon, as appointed, the mob
surrounded the Hotel de Vile and fired
unon the officer who refused them admit
lance; The fire YVES returned by the Gardes
Mobile with such effect that five rioters
were killed and eighteen wounded. The
crowd then dispersed, and quiet was re-
stored. The Government has stationed q
large force of troops, with artillery, around
the Hotel de Vile: The. guards at the
court-martial have been doubled and the
clubs closed.
The Democratic organs, lie Rereille and
lie Combat, have been suppressed.
LONDON. Jan. 27.-(TrTbune special J.
There were about so gardes mobile on
duty at the Hotel de Vile, and the affair
lasted about 4 quarter OF an hour. The
attemnt TO create reaction has been COM
nletely suppre ssed. Vinroy took com.
mnnd in place of Trochu, on condition
that stern measures should be adopted to
renress disturbances. The Radical clubs
are closed, and numerous arrests nave
been made. The watchword Of the mob
around the Hotel de Vile was "On to
Berlin"
TIE BoMBARDMENT OF PARIs-TBE GENERAL
IN COMMAND;
IoNpoS, Jan. IA dispatch from Yer
sailles states that the shells from the Ger
man guns are falling near the church of
Notre Dame.
the French replied feebly.
Paris advices of the 22d announce the
separation of the command Of the army
from the Presidency Of the Government,
General Trochu retaining the latter office
and General Vinoy commanding the troops.
A Versailles dispatch of the 26th says the
bombardment of Paris continues, though
slowly. The Germans lost in the three
davs' sorties only 1850 men. The Ger
man batteries, except those on the south
ern and southwestern sides of Paris, throw
their shells into the city, and fires are still
occasionally kindled by them.
THE CAPITULATIoN NEGOTIATIONS.
LONDON, Jan. 27.-The Versailles CORE
spondent of the London Times writes.
Under date of the 25th: "Favre returned
from Paris yesterday, and had another in
teryiew with Bismarck"
It was generally believed here (LondOn)
YESTERDAY that Favre had submitted terms
of capitulation. The alleged terms were
freely discussed in the clubs and official cir
cles. .....
MOVEMENTS OF THE ARMIES OF FAIDHERBE
AND BoURBAKI-ATTEAPTED SUICIDE OF A
FRENCH GENERAL.
LONDON, Jan. 27.-Faidherbe is at Dun
kirk making preparations for the defence
of that town. [Dunkirk is on the Straits of
Dover, where he can get the aid of the
nayv.l The French have destroyed the
bridge of Crecy, near the town of Laroche.
The town of Lemaus, 27 miles from La
roche, is occupied by 10000 Germans, with
cavalry and artillery.
A dispatch from Versailles says tnat
Bourbaki is withdrawing to Besancon by
the roads on the left bank OF the rlver
Doub, and portion of the German army
of the South is in pursuit. BourbakPs loss
in his attack on Won Werder was fully 49,
600 men. There is great suffering in the re.
treating army, and their sick and wounded
have been abandoned on the route. Man
teutfeps army has interrupted BourbakPs
retreat, and now occupies Quincy, Man
chard, and Junction.
BoRpEAUx, Jan. 27.-It is officially an
nounced that Gen. Clinchard has been APP
pointed to the command of the LIST french
army in place of Gen. Bourbohl, who, in q
moment of mental alteration, attempted to
commit suicide with pistol.
TIE TIMES ON TIE SITUATION.
LONDON, Jan. N.-The Times says, edi-
torally " The rumors respecting the I'M
pending capitulation Of Paris are conflict
inc. and the only positive news seems TO be
that negotiations are in progress. Paris
consents to parley, and is therefore ready
to capitulate."
The correspondent of the Times writes
from Paris that there will certainly be more
sortles, and il Is probable that it Will re-
ouire firm hands to prevent terrible TRACE
dies before the city learns the word sur
render" to which 1t must be forced by III
thousands of hungry mouths.
GENERAL MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.
LONDON, Jan. Up. M.-The German
are before Maubeuge twenty miles iron
| Donail, have reappeared before Cambrat
and are concentrating at st. Quentin ant
Amiens.
REEoYAL OF THE ITALIAN CAPITAL TO RohE
FLORENCE, Jan. 27.-The Italian senat
has adopted resolution for the removal
the capital to Rome on the 30th OF June.
5~.trrd !. resolution av nro sainp satisfaction