The Portland daily press., 1871-01-25
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Fl o r. e L N.
The War In Europe.
France.
VICTORY FOR THE GARlBALDlANs.

VICTORY FOR THE GARlBALDlANs.
LONDON, Jan. 24.-The Garibaldians gained
victory on Sunday near Dion, and the ene-
my abandoned the strong positions they pre-
viOusly held, together with a large amount of
material. Many prisoners fell into the hands
of the Garibaldians, who are actively pursuing
the enemy.
BORDEAUX, Jan. % The following dispatch
bas been received and made public by the gov
eminent:
Dyon Sunday evening. French repuls-
ed an attack of the Prussians to-day along the
whole line. The enemy were pursued and the
positions held by them at Daix and Hautville
seized. The Garibaldians entered Dion amid
immense enthusiasm. The Prussians in their
fight abandoned their wounded. Ricciotti
Garibaldi captured the flag Of Prussian regi.
ment of the line. Bourbaki has had number
OF successful skirmishes since the 18th.
THE ARMY OF THE NORTH
are arriving at Arras, Donai and Lille, in q
totally disbanaed and disorganized condition.
The citizens of Lille are totally Indignant
against Gambetta whom they charge with de-
ceiving them as to the state Of the army and
country.
Gen. Faidherbe has made long report to
the Army of the North. He says he lost no
artillery or prisoners in the battle Of st. Quen-
tin, and the only persons captured by the ene-
my were straggers. Gambetta LETT Lille Mon
day night and will visit Chanzy at La Val be-
fore proceeding to Bordeaux.
A council OF war. which lasted many hours,
was held in Lille under the presidency Of Gam
beta, and resulted in the dismissal of Robin,
who commanded division OF the Army of the
North.
The bombardment of Cambria by the Ger
mans has commenced.
The losses of the French in the sortie of the
10Th have been officislly ascertaned to be less
than 3cO killed, wounded and missing. Trochu
had issued an order Of the day in which he
speaks in terms Of highest eulogy of all off,
GERS and soldiers who participated in the en-
gagement.
Favre will attend the conference. Bismarck
having in his capacity of Chancellor and polit-
ical chief of the German Empire refused safe
conduct to Favre through the German lines
surrounding Paris. the latter renewed his APP
pication to the military authorities, who have
granted pass, so carefully worded as to divest
1t of all influence OF o political nature. Favre
has probably already left Paris.
Twelve hundred Germans have been expell-
ed from Marseilles.
A semi Official declaration has beer. received
from Vienna to the 231, that while theeAustrian
government appreciates its duty to strive to
restore peace between Prussia aud France it
is still deemed advisable to await a favorable
opportunity.
THE BELEAGUERED CITY.
LONDON, Jan. 24-9A. MA Paris cores
pondent of the Times under date of the Dist,
says, TfOchu was generally considered incom
petent. The Council OF Defence only failed to
accept his resignation because they were una
Bile to find successor. 1t is impossible to
make the Parisans consider the question of
surrendering, and they are anxious to fight un-
DIR competent leadership. The ration of flour
is now half pound daily per man. The poor
est people receive bread gratis with pint of
wine each and little soup daily. The middle
classes suffer most severely. Potatoes are sold
at franc each and dog flesh was dollar
pound.
Great Britain.
THE CONFERENCE.
LONDON, Jan. 24-The members of the con-
ference are unauiM Gus in a resolution to pre-
vent the discussion Of questions not connected
with the East.
West indies.
HAVANA, Jan. M.-The British cabinet an
nounces the erection of Jamaica into the prin-
cipal military and naval station for the West
Indies. England is jealous OF the United
States influence in the West Indies and has
become alarmed at the probable annexation of
San Domingo. Admiral Green, who has lust
arrived in the Severn from San Domingo an.
nounces that the Dominicans are unanimously
in favor of annexation to the United States.
The Hornet, with Col. Ryan on board, has
arrived at Port au Prince and is waiting for a
cargo of arms and ammunition from New
York. Three Spanish gunboats are watching
the Hornet. Col. Ryan asked the protection
OF the American Consul.