The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-12-24
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pouring into Cherbourg for the defence
Of the port. At Havre an immediate at.
tack is expected. The Germans are ap.
preaching in increased force.
BERLIN, December GA despatch
threatens, unless Paris soon surrenders,
q regular attack will begin.
The English ship Suasquinn, bound to
! Valparaiso, was run into and badly
damaged by the French transport Hnr.
monte, who mistook her for Prussian
vessel. Repairs will be made by the
French Government.
BORDEAUX, December 22.-The hopes
OF the Germans of revictualling their
armies from Dieppe were defeated by the
vigilance OF French cruisers.
BORDEAUX, December 21.-There was
q general sortie from Paris, yesterday,
By Gen. Vinnay, who took Lamaison aud
Blanche, beyond Gayne, six miles East
from Paris. Gen. Ducot fought battle
near Broway. It is officially announced
that q few Prussians entered Tours last
night. They belonged to the advance
post OF the enemy which holds Mannaier,
where the combat occurred. The enemy
withdrew in the direction of Paris.
A balloon arrived from Paris, at 2
pollock this afternoon, with dispatches
Tor Gambetta. The reports are that
Paris is in excellent condition. Military
operations were resumed yesterday. A
battle was fought, which was favorable
to the French. The artillery was espe-
cially successful.
BERLIN, December o. The Germans,
under Wonder Jolly, surprised the French
at Sangres, in the department of Hnute
Marne, and drove them from their posi-
tlon. The French loss was heavy in
killed, wounded, prisoners and materials
of war.
BORDEAUX, December 21-Evening. -
There was q severe engagement near
Tours, Yesterday. 5000 French fought
10000 Prnssians seven hours. The
French retreated; the Prussinns follow
ed. They commenced bombardinc
Tours, when the Mayor surrendered
Tours, December Gi.-This evening.
the Government announced that the enc
my evacuated Tours, retreating towards
Chateau Reneult. Gen. Bremcr, near
Nuts, checked the Prussians. Bremen
advises the Government of his ability to
keep the enemy from advancing.
MADRID, December 22.-The Duke of
Aosta enters Madrid on New Yeur Don
Carlos protests against his enthronement.
The Oortes is still discussing its own dis
solution.
FLORENCE, December 21.-In the
Chambers. the Deputies ratified the an-
nexation of Rome to Italy, by vote of
239 to 20.
LONDON, December 22.-The French
claim to have several of Frederick
Charles communications. and to have
captured 1000 prisoners as the Prus-
SLAMS were leaving Tours. They also
report the army of the Loire made sue
npapfnt 10
and ready for the offensive.
ANTWERP, December 23-The Govern
ment gives notice of it's inability to
shelter more merchandise. The wharves
are covered with goods suffering from
exposure.
BORDEAUX, December 23-The Mayor
OF Tours telegraphs, on the 22d, to the
Department of the Interior, that the
Prussians passed towards Blois without
entering Tours. A telegram from Lyons,
on the 22d, announced Gambetta's en-
thusiastic reception there. Official ad-
vices from Paris, on the night of the 2lst,
state that operations we're renewed that
day, aud only closed Mt night. Generals
Mabro and Blaise occupied Nenfully,
San Marne Villa Eorard and Mayson
Blanche on the East. The fire OF the
enemy was slenced at all points. Also,
states after short combat wherein Gen.
Favre was wounded, the troops from ST.
Denis, under Admiral Larouciere, car
ried Bourget to the North of Paris. but
were unable to hold the place. They
retired with one hundred Prnssian pri-
soners Dncrot also fought South of
the city. in violent artillery action,
against Mount Ablor and Blancmesuel.
At night, Ducrot occupied Groslay and
Drangy. General Noel made faint on
the side of Mont VaIerinn against Mon
trelont. The mobilized National Guard,
who. fought with the troops in these en-
gagements, displayed great ardor. The
garrison of st. Denis and the marines
lost considerably in attacking Bnnrget.
The losses of the other troops not heavy.
Trochu remains outside the city with
the army.
American Intelligence.
SAN FRANCISCO, December 22.-The
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