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Tuapeka Times, Volume III, Issue 170, 11 May 1871, Page 7

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April, Bth. The Government troops made a vigorous attack upon the insurgents and Nationals at Neiully. The combat still continues and the Nationals have everywhere abandoned offensive for defensive. Large forces of insurgents under Genvilhers surrounded the Government troops. Bold attempts were made by them to pierce the line of Versailles army and return to Paris, proved utterly futile. In Paris all the shops are closed to ■ enable men to servo.

Paris, April 7th. Tho situation is hourly becoming more alarming and the forces of the Communists growing bolder. Thiers' proposition to treat, inspired Communists with fresh hopes. B.ittle is raging in fields between Chatelion and Vanvres. Crowds of women and children frantic with grief searched the ambulances as they arrive for the bodies of husbands and fathers. The slaughter on both sides was fearful. The churches and houses of aristocrats were pillaged. All Priests imprisoned. A great many murders have taken place. On Good Friday there was no religious service held in Paris. German interventiorrthe only hopeMinister Picard announces complete success of Government forces after a hard struggle. General Bisson was killed. The boat race between Cambridge and Oxford was won by the former. A largo French war ship went ashore on the Goodwin Sands, on April 6th, full of troops. £53,000 has been granted for the relief of Paris.