28 JANUARY 1871, Page 1

Ricciotti Garibaldi probably saved Bourbaki by his gallant exploit in

defending Dijon against strong German forces, severely defeating them, and capturing, as we believe, the only German colours taken by the French during the whole war. This exploit was performed last Monday, the unfortunate Prussian regi- ment which alone during the war has lost its colours being the Gist Regiment of Pomerania. By this defeat he probably pre- vented a German force from going to meet Bourbaki and cutting off his retreat to Besancon. The troops under young Garibaldi seem to have fought splendidly, and nearly destroyed one of the German regiments. This is the second time Ricciotti Garibaldi has accomplished great things with small means, if the war goes on, should he not be put in high command ?