The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-08-26
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Foreign Inseilsgence.


munlcation to all points in the de-.
off,. Wv
The Minister of the Interior author
ICES the statement that additional ad.
vices of favorable character have been
received from the armies in the field, but
the information is purposely withheld
from the public, as some journals indis-
creetly give details which should be kept
back.
The Constitutional answering the Lon
don Times that the French are in des-
perate condition, shows that that Jour-
nal draws conclusions without waiting
for complete or authentic reports of the
recent events, and defies it to decide who
now is in the best military position, Ba-
zaine or King William. It adds, the
hostility of the Times is accounted for
by the fact TINT the proprietor's son mar
ried q daughter of the Prussian Ambas-
sador at London. Some persons say, in
addition, that the paper is heavily sub
sidized by Bismarck.
The Constitutional says, officially, and
without going into details: "We may
affirm that the work on the Notifications
of the capital is progressing with won
derful rapidity, and the elan is immense.
Prussian papers represent that Paris is
not the Paris of the period between 1892
and 1915. They will discover their mis-
take. The capital proves now, as ever,
that she is the heart of France. She is
ready to receive the enemy. Neither
spies nor bnttalions can break down the
wall of defence. Her danger has ce-
mented the people, and should the Prus-
slams advance to the ramparts of Pari,
they will find this out"
The process of incorporating the Ma
tional Guard with the regular army has
commenced.
It reported that Prussian spy near
Rheims mistaking n general officer for
Marshal Mcsaahon fred twice Mt him
but missed the officer and dangerously
wounded on officer by his side. The
spy was secured.
The Journal Obiciel says the amount of
0O0, 900 francs, when the lists closed and
crowds sent away. The loan was quoted
in open market at GO to 80, and the same
figure as rents.
The press generally condemn the con
duct OF the Deputies of the Left in yes
tertlay's session. Gambatti's attacks were
condemned as i'll timed.
The Constitutional reports another
battle on Sunday, the 22d, resulting,
favorably to the French. No further
particulars.
A battalion of sharp p-shooters passed
through Paris last night and created
great enthusiasm. The moral tone of
the city is vastly improved. No more
singing and shouting, but moro volun-
teering, all citizens providing themselves
with arms, and the wounded who return
receive Ovations.
1t is rumored that we'll known lady
in high position was arrested, charged
with communicating information to the
enemy, and is now imprisoned at Vim
cennes.
An English surgeon was taken to the
guard house yesterday on suspicion Of
being spy.
Large numbers OF farmers are bring
ing grain to the Government store
houses.
LONDON, August 24.-Count Won Ig-
litz Plitz, the Prussian Minister of Com
merce, lost son 1T Gravelotte
Letters from Paris represent that bu-
reau-ocracy and red-tape interfere sadly
with every branch of French service.
PARIS, August 25.-Last nights jour
nails nsk what action will be taken by the
French Government regarding the Bel
GUM violation of the neutrality laws.
Gen. Wimfy, recently operating against
the Algerian rebels. commands Fnillies
corps. The Ministerial Council is
now composed of Ministers Rouher,
Schneider, Persigny, Barsche and Tro-
chu.
LONDON, August 25.-Preparations for
siege at Metz proceed with great nc.
tivity.
BERLIN, August 25.-Thc Government
has received an official despatch, dated
Bar le DUO, last evening, to tho effect
that Chalons had been evacuated aud
that Prussian column is West of Cha
Ions, moving rapidly.
PARIS, August 25-Mid-night.-It is
reported that the Prussians are at Sc
zoune, to-day. Sezounc has 5000 inha-
bitants, and is twenty-five miles South
west of Epicinay, and sixty-fve miles
from Paris.
The Grown Prince is reported to bo at
Nancy.
Nothing from Metz or tho armies Of
McMahon or Bazaine, to-day.
LONDON, August 25-Noon. .-McAIa-
hons entire command left Rheims, Mon