The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-10-15
Foreign Affairs.


It seems that the Empress Engenie
sent for General Bourbaki, aud TINT her
object was to propose through him con-
ditions of peace on the basis that the
Prussans should retain Alsace and
Lorraine, and leave tho Prince Imperial
under regency to govern France
When told by Bourbnki that nobody in
France would tolerate even tho presence
of the Prince, the Empress burst into
tears.
The letter from Eugene to the Empe-
ror, of which the Countess Cowper was
the bearer, doubtless referred to this
project.
The town of Ablis has been burned. ac-
cor'tIng to the threat of the PrusSinns.
Tho people were not regular soldiers of
France, but fred at the PrnsSians
Burnside has frequent interviews
with Bismarck.
The Prussians occupy Brebuil.
The Germans are certainly advancing
on Amiens.
Rumored disorders in Rheims arc de-
MED.
correspondent of the London Post
reports $50 volunteers from the United
States recently arrived ut Tours, nnd
met an enthusiastic reception.
Gen. Fleury has been permitted to
rejoin Napoleon ut Wilhelmshohe. There
is much curiosity to know what hns be-
come of Marshal Lebnuf.
Tho people in Tours and vicinity are
reported to be rushing to arms. 1t is
expected that large masses of fresh
troops called out by Gambetta will take
the field in ten days
1t IS reported that Bourbnli has ac-
cep:ed the command in Tours.
An engagement took place on the 11th
between the Prnssians and the French at
Messnngere. The latter were defeated
aud compelled to abandon the place.
corps of Franc tireurs left Lyons
yesterday for the seat of operations on
the Loire
1t is reported that the garrison of
Montinc made n sortie, which resulted
in the occupation of Stenay.
Tours, October lit seems to have
been the purpose of the Prussians some
time to occupy Orleans. A large force
of Prussinns rc- entered Pithienenes and
treated the inhabitants brutally. Yes.
tcrday they marched to Saintay, twelve
kilomeicrs beyond and towards Blois, at
Saintay. The cavalry made requisi-
ton on the place. The decree Of the
Government ut Tours authorizes the
Project at Fontaineblcau to take all posi-
tive measures to save objects of art and
value at the Palace. Articles hidden or
removed to be kept
The Greek Charge Do Affairs has mr.
rived ut Tours from Paris. having oh
tanned permission to cross the Prussinn
lines. 1t is reported that two delegates
have arrived from the Paris Government
with instructions for Gambetta The
news received shows that Bazaines' sor.
ties ut Metz on the 7th, 9th and 10th
were exceedingly successful Several
frnssian rcglmenfs were cut to pieces.
Tours, October IA balloon reached
Lille to-day, from Paris, with dispatches
and letters. With it person was sent
TO establish system Of carrier pigeons
service, between this city and Paris, by
tanned. The Prefcct of Vernon am
nomnces tho occupation of Gisons by
5000 Prnssians, with artillery, com
m'nded by Prince Albert. They are
awaiting reinforcemcnis with Which to
move on Roucn. The Project of Calman
announces that the scige of Newlilcn-
issach continues. Tho town is com
plc'eiy surrounded by heavy detach-
H''' "t'' "i' ouPl'iit:'l WIFI nlCiiiGfy.
l'hcy mako enormous acquisitions for
their comnssarat.
BERLIN, October 14-Tho Ouccn has
received the following despatch from
King William, dated Versailles, Wcdncs.
lny: Thousands of prisoners fell into
onr hands as tho result of Vonderiann's
victory near Orleans. Tie battle lasted
from u. III. to ! p. n, ana was fonei,t
on difficult ground. The capture of
Orleans followed. The loss OF Ike
French was heavy; ours s;nall. Details
oi the battle are wanting
ToUl:s, October 1.l.--A despatch from
Epinal. yesterday evening, announces
that tho PrusslaDs have entered that
place. The citizens ma1o stout de-
Fence. The town WAS considerably dam
agc1. Epinal has about 5000 popnla-
ton, and is i'll the Department of Vos-
ges on the Mosclle.
1t Is reported, unoflicially, this morn
ing tha. the Prussians seem to be falling
back from this side of Orleans. They
have left Bangy aud Meung. These
Towns are fifteen miles South of Orleans,
and the most extreme points in this Iii
rection yet reached by the enemy. From