Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-12
EUROPEAN NEWS, &c.
The Commandment of Psris still
Progressing.
The Germans Occupy Havre.
Exaggerated Losses by the French
Troops.
Bombardment of Belfort.
The Plans of the Prussians for the
Future.
London.


London, Jan. II. kilograms Just received
III tins city announces the occupation of Iia-
vre by the German troops. The details are
non given and the rumors receive but little
credit until further confirmation arrives.
Adyices from French sources which have
been received in this city, state that the los
SEES sustained by the French troops in the bat
tie which occurred On the "a inst, near Spig-
inies in the northern provinces between the
German troops of Gen. Manteuficl and the
French have been greatly exaggerated
Dispatches from Berlin give indications of
the manner in which Prussia proposes to
complete the present campaign and induce
certain differences with reference to the action
to be subsequently taken by King William in
the matter.
After the tail of Paris, the King will imme-
diately return to Berlin. He will not enter
the city personally, but will confte its pro-
lection to the National Guards. the regular
French standing army and the Garde Mobile
The German troops he proposes shall hold
the Paris forts in the meantime, and also the
strongholds and fortresses already captured
in the provinces Of Champagne. Germany
will then leave France free to reconstruct
her own government or to continue the war
as she may elect. The annexation of Alsace
and Lorraine is also surmsed TO be a part of
the plan which King William will probably
pursue.
English travellers bear testimony of gener-
GUS treatment accorded to French prisoners
OF war in Germany.
Bordeaux.
Bordeaux, Jan. To- The Moniteur pub.
fishes the following from tile army of the
east:
'Rougemarie, Department of Doubs, Jan.
9th. battle was fought north of this place
day, ending at . o'clock in the evening with
victory for our arms. Night pre-, ents us
from ascertaining the full extent of our sue
cess. The general commanding bivouacs in
the centse Of the battlefield and all pre-as-
signed positions are occupied by our troops.
We carried Villersexel, which was the KEY of
the enemy's positions, with shouts Of Long
live France and the Republic"
Versailles
Versailles, Jan. II. The bombardment of
the southern forts still continues. and firing
is row lively. The Prussian batteries are
throwing shells into the forts with great ac-
curaey, and apparently with success. A Prus-
sian she'll has exploded within the walls of
Fort Vanvres aud fired the barracks. The
contlagration is distinctly visible from the
position occupied by the German batteries.
Several well aimed shells have fallen in the
garden of the Luxembourg within the walls
Of the city.
The army of Chausey are retreatng at all
points. The Germans are in pursuit, and
have already taken 1000 prisoners.
Won Werder advanced yesterday on Viii
liers, and took the place by storm. The goth
French corps were engaged, and lost staff
officers, II other officers and GOO men. The
French attempted to retake their position but
were defeated.
Vienna.
Vienna, Jan. IL. Semi official organs here
declare the approaching conference must up
hold validity Of treaties, and insist that mod
ifications are possible only by general con-
sent
Berlin.
Berlin, Jan. IL. The Queen received the
following despatch from Royal headquarters
Versailles, Jan. TO-. Owing to the snow
storm and heavy fog the bombardment is
slower o-day. Peronne has capituated with
5000 prisoners. Werder defeated Bourbaki
on the 9th south of Vcsoule. He took 5000
prisoners.