St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-01-27

had advanced towards Paris with the
purpose of breaking the Prussian lines
about the city. When Prince Charles
found that Gen. G. Lad advanced AR
enough for his purpose, he attacked tlm'
and after three DAYS fighting Gen. Chan
Nv was clad to face southwark again ,hav-
inc suffered loss Of some y 600 men as
prisoners, besides killed and wounded
At last accounts lie was still running tow
ards the south with the Prus>ians close
upon his heels, daily securing prisoners
and war material and more or less of
it, the Germans say, bear the marks OF
American manufacturers. This is doubt
less true. Large quantities Of arms have
been shipped TO France from the United
States during the past four months. Many
of these guns were used by our army i'll
the rebellion, and others had Teen laid
aside to be superseded by improved pat
terms Oar government disposed of them
to private individuals WHO sell them to
agents of the French government. This
is all in accordance with international
law and treaty stipulations.
The French also organized another
formidable army TO approach Paris from
another direction, to cut off the Prussian
supplies, and to open Il way through their
lines into Paris. 1t was under the com
mand of Gen. BuurbIki. This army,
somewhat less Formidable in number than
that under Gen Chanzy, pressed forward
upon its mission, and coming into col
lision with the Prus,ian corps under Gen.
Won Wcrder, sent TO oppose it, gained
some advantages. The pruSsians. never
yet i'll fault under like circumstances,
were rc-cntorccd by new recruits from
home, when they ceased their retreat.
Awaiting an attack from Bourbaki hc
found them ready, and after Il severe con-
ilict, few days ago, the French were
badly defeated and commenced retreat
ing. On the 18th they again offered bat
tie, and after seven Ioms fighting were
driven from all their positions.
Within Il few days this French army
Of the north ks lost 200 unwoundcd
prisoners, and six guns. lis loss in kill
cd and wounded la, been also large
The PrussianS are still i'll pursuit. On
the 10th there was another sortie from
Paris. The French were defeated. Both
parties suffered severe loss. The Germans
captured 800 uuwounled men.
The bombardmcnt of Paris still con-
tlnues, with more or less destruction.
The Prussians are advancing their bat
ferries, while some of those of the defend
crs have been silcnccd.
The German army, with its recent re
endorsements, numbers one million Of
men. Within ten or twelve days it has
defeated and driven bacl, two large French
armies advancing for the relief of Paris.
No matter how numerous the French
may be, the Germans, when they are
ready to attack them, do So They al
ways do it successfully too.
The Prussian plan row is, apparently,
this: Press the siege of Paris with all
possible vigor, and pursue the rrircaiiu9
French armies into remote PROV ncc-, and
let the French ''die in the last ditch" il
they won't consent 10 such peace as IL
conqucror has the right 10 demand.
1t is claimed that the French have pro-
visions i'll Paris sufficient to feed the city
four or six weeks. House flesh, they say,
will hold out month vet. But what of
it The Germans hold France ia their
grasp. 1t is an iron grasp too. Paris
must consent TO peace sooner CT later
We do not see the advantage of ,atinI
horse flesh, cats and rats, Il month lunnGr.
and then to obtain less favorable terms.
Perhaps the Frcnchmcn do
Later adviccS from France indicate an
early elimination OF the bloody stru"-
gle about Paris. The French, hundred
thousand strong, extra led and stimulated
with brandy, went out iii carly morning
to attack the bcslegcr>. They surprised
the Prusslans and carried their position
but after contest lasting TIL evening.
they were driven back with great slaueh-
ter. The French, i'll the morning fought
with the lerociiy of tigers, pushed for
ward by their officers and Il guard in their
rear ordered TO shoot all that faltcrcd.
This looks like last effort TO break out
OF the city, and the result indicates that
the bloody conflict ought to be brought
10 close. If wisdom prevails in the
councils of the French leaders # will Inc
the end. 1t has been fully demonstrated
that Prussia is more than match for
France France fi.hrin. upon her
own soil.
MUsICAI~-The Central Vt. Musical
Association are TO hold their convention
at Montpelier, beginning Feb. 9Th. A
last year it will be unlcr the direction of
Col ii. ID. Hopkins, a gentleman whc
has demonstrated conclusively his pc.
euIlar fitness for such posi- ion. Til,
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