The Paris Commune. Monday, March 27, 1871. Today in Paris is a post-election day: the votes obtained by the candidates are being counted and checked. In the provinces, however, the early conclusion of the experience of the Toulouse Commune is determined. After only 48 hours, the revolution surrenders without bloodshed. The incompetence of the leaders and the disorganization of the National Guard mean that the new prefect, deploying three squadrons of cavalry, six hundred infantrymen, and six cannons loaded with grapeshot, intimidates the insurgents. At this point, mediation leads to the surrender of the insurgents in exchange for their immunity. A serious setback for Paris, which thus sees the possibility of the revolt spreading in the Southwest of the country vanish.
