The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-10-09

placing every obstacle ia the way OF the
invaders. &,A
The Pnpal troops and Garibaldians
number 6,O00, and form the nucleus Of
the new armies.
The Prefeot of the Department Of
Aisne telegraphs from ST. Quentin,
7th-mid .night-that the Pruesians ere
within three leagues, and we expect
they will attack ct daylight. We shall
defend the place with the Garde Ma
tionale and the fremen.
LONDON, October 8.-The Manchester
Guardian has special. announcing that
the bombardment of Paris will COM
formal summons to surrender.
FREBouRa, October 8.-Nevbressac
refusing to surrender, the Prussians
opened with eight guns.
TOURs, October 8.-The journals here
believe Napoleon is the author Of the
Wilhelmshohe manifesto, notwithstand-
ing Patrie's denial. The denial was
prompted because the document was un-
favorably received.
A letter from Paris has the following:
The Mobiles from Brittany-Chriatien
heroes-have the moral courage, before
combat, to kneel and pray-reoeiving a
blessing from the priest. "Assiguy,"
one of the Times writer's, adds: The
people do not sneer or rlaugh at this.
The Journal de Bouno ollie is responsible
for the story that negotiations are now
pending between the German Govern
ment md Napoleon, backed by Prussia
the object being to prevent the establish
ment of French Re public.
It is thought the Prussians will not
oppose the convocation of the French
Constituent Assembly.
The railroads Eastward of Paris, on
Sunday night, were bringing up Prussiau
siege guns. A train was thrown from
the track, near Vetray. Four French
men living in the neighborhood were ar
rested, charged with loosening the rails.
ST. QUENTINE, October 7.-The enemy
seems abandoning the march hither, and
is moving upon scissors. which place
will make heroic defence.
RoURN, October S-Several French
speculators have been arrested for send
ing supplies to the invaders.
Colonel Ohavette, of the Pontifical
Zouaves, calls for volunteers; he says he
wishes for we'll disciplined corps. named
Volunteers lie Ort; and says these Zouaves
shall be the type of devotion and honor.
MES to the front.
The news from Lyons is excellent.
Preparations nro strenuous for defence.
The Frano-Tireurs, from Bordeaux,
passed for the front to-day. They are
fine troops and we'll armed.
1900 Garibaldians have arrived in
France, commanded by Frnppoli. who is
to organize n larger force.
Details of the battle near Petheriers
state that the Prussians lost 5000 cattle,
which they had gathered from all parts,
ready to drive to the army investing
Paris. This success is due to the Franc
Tireurs, who are cruising up on all
sides.
BERLIN, October 8.-The official jour
nal denies any correspondence between
King William and the Pope since July
80. Won Folkenstien revokes the pro-
hibition of social Democratic meetings
He exacts police supervision Of any meet
ing tending to embolden France to de-
cline reasonable terms of peace. The
Prussians have organized night patrols,
to prevent lawnessness and robbery
around Paris and the adjacent roads.
Health OF General Lee-The National
Conventlon-TIomIci eide, etc.
CHARLESTON, october S.-Arrlved-
Steamship Charleston, New York; barque
John Phyfe, New York; brig Mariposn,
Boston; schooner Surprise. Baltimore.
BosToN, October There was frost
throughout New England this morning.
LEXINGTON, VA, October 7.-General
r. e. Lee continues to improve. He is
able to sit up in chair. It is conf
IDENTIFY expected that he will be able to
move abont shortly.
CLEVELAND, ONO, October 8.-Dr.
W. II. Jones, prominent physician,
was shot and killed, to-day, by DR..
Gallentine, for alleged infringement
upon Gallentine's marital rights.
CINcINNATI, October 9.-The name of
the Convention has been changed from
Southern" to National" by unani-
nous vote. Applause The Conven-
ton meets in Baltimore next year. Ad-
journed sine die There was grand
banquet last night.
New ORLEANS, October 8.-Yellow fe-
yer deaths yesterday, 8.
The Christian Republican Convention,
composed of boilers from the Repubi.
can party, nominated A. e. Dumas for
Congress, for the First District. Many