The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-09-06
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Dlsaster, TO tho French Arms
lNO, 900 Soldiers Captured.


Kings headquarters were at Vendres,
near Sedan, Friday The battle of Se-
dan began at in the evening, Septem-
Der i. Two Prussian corps were in po-
sition on the West Of Sedan, having got
there by long, forced marches, to cut off
the French retreat to Meziers. South of
Sedan was the First Bavaran Corps, md
East, across the Meuse, the Second Ba-
varian Corps. The Saxons were on the
Northeast with the Guards. was with
the King throughout the day, on the hill
above the Meuse, commanding a splen-
did view of the wiley of the Meuse and
the field, after the tremendous battle.
The Prussians having entered tho fortifi-
cation of Sedan, the Emperor capitulated
at AS T. NJ. His lettor to the King Of
Prussia said: "As cannot die at the
head of my army, lay my sword at the
feet of your Majesty"
Napoleon left Sedan for the Prussian
headquarters ut Vandres. at o'clock in
the morning, September 2.
MoMahon's whole army, comprising
100000 prisoners, capitulated without
conditions. The Prussians had 24O, 900
men: engaged or in reserve; the French
100.
The l1ri6unes special telegraphs from
Arlon, Friday afternoon, say every hotel
here is filed with French refugees from
across the frontier. Tho frontier vii
lagos are crowded. and it is difficult to
obtain anything to eat. $50 French and
about 100 German soldiers. whilo tres
passing on Belgian territory, ware made
prisoners and conducted to Namur. To-
night nlso saw Paris refugees on the
train. They are not Germans but Lux
embonrgers, expelled from Paris on &C
n 0f nv
are preparing for famine by expelling oil
their own support. The poor French, if
able-bodied, are retained for military SER
vice; If not, are sent to the country.
PARIS, September 3.-The fortifica.
tions are completed Trochu is virtually
dictator. My informants left Paris on
the I'd instant. Today is the last dav
of grace.
BRUSSELS, September 3-Evening.-
The, Prince Imperial Of France has ar
rived ut Chimay, thirty-two miles South
east of Mouz, and has been lodged at
the palace of the Prince Of Chimay.
BERLIN. September 3.-The news that
the Emperor and N1cNIahon had capitu-
lated was received with the most prodi-
gious enthusiasm here. Thousands OF
people throng the streets, moving in
ranks. with arms linked, singing pa
triotic songs, shouting and exhibiting
every other sign of enthusiasm A sing
ing crowd assembled before the palace,
when,' in response to cheering. the
Queen appeared and mado q short nd
dress. Ali the schools are closed. The
monument of Frederic II was literally
buried with flags. Demonstrations wero
made before the residences of Bismarck,
Moltke and the Minister of War. The
stores are closed and the day given UP
to festivities.
BRUSSELS, September 3.-The Prus-
SLAMS demanded the surrender of Mont
medy garrison, but it was refused.
KARLSRUHE, Saturday, September g.
The cellars of Strasburg were flooded by
the rise in the Rhine, causing great suf-
feriDg and destruction OF property. Tho
cathedral is certainly partially destroyed.
WASHINGTON. September 4.--Mr.
Jones, at Brussels teegraphs to the
Slate Department full confirmation of
yesterdays news. Mr.. Washburn tele-
graphs from Paris to the State Depart
ment, that they had heard of Mona
hons defeat and the capture of Sedan,
but did not know whether the Emperor
was prisoner, OF in Belgium.
PARIS, September 1.-The Council Of
AhAdtoeCto AhfO loSuCu luo lOllOWlER pro-
clamation to the French people:
A Agreat misfortune has come upon the
country. After three days heroic strug-
giles, sustained by tile army of Marshal
McMahon against 300, 900 OF the enemy,
10000 men have been made prisoners.
Gen. De Wimpfen, who took command
of the army in place of Marshal McNIa-
hon, (who was badly wounded,) has
signed the capitulation. This cruel re-
verse will not shake our courage. Paris
is to-day in complete state of defence.
The military forces of tho country will
be organized in a few days, and a new
army will be under the walls of Paris.
Another army is forming on the banks
Of the Loire. Your patriotism, your
union. your energy will savo France.
The Emperor has been made prisoner
in the struggle. The Government, iu
accord with the public powers, will take
all measures required.
De Palikao, Chevreau Regault, Do Geu-
ondey, Generals Brame, De La Tour,
De Auvergne, Grande Pewet, Clement
du Vernais, P. Aayne, Busson BilloE-
lett, Jerome David, Of the Council of
Minister'S
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