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

she Mose1tei iaas&Jadir6ey half vlay l Ibeswssead
Metz and Pont-a-M Mousson; then follow-
ing the course OF The Moselle and
Meurthe, ten miles from the Eastern
bank of the Meurthe to Mount Daher.
The Southwestern frontier will embrace
the upper and lower Rhine departments
and Haute and Bas Rhine, comprehend
ing Alsace. SRarburg, Saargelont, Metz,
Thionville, Chateau, Silacs, Pfalsburg,
Bistche and Weisenburg
Ba2aine is still negotiating for the
surrender of Metz. The French prison
ers are enthusiastic over the deposition
of the Emperor. Napoleon is at Will
helmsha. He receives every courtesy
and attention.
PARIS, September 8.-The Journal Of
Jsciel says, Notwithstanding preliminary
failures, mediation may succeed. The
proclamation Of republic created in
tense agitation in Italy. No Prussians
are yet in the Department of tho Seine
Strategists are puzzled ut the abandon
ment of the siege of AIontmedy. The
| Prussians, under Gen. NIuorinn. occu
pied Rheims.
BERLIN, September S.-The thought
of admitting mediation or intervention
has been abandoned, at least for the pre-
sent
PARIS, September 9.-The Prussinns
occupy ST. Dizier. Twenty thousand
Prussians'nppesred before Laon. Com
munication with AIulhausen and Nee
ziers has been restored. It is reported
that the garrison of Strasburg made IL
successful sortie yesterday. killing many
Prussians. It is said the Prussians have
been decimated since the e-commence-
ment of the siege.
PARIS, September S.-Favre received
the employees Of the foreign Office and
said he would make no present changes,
as those accustomed to the duties were
much needed and the demand devolvel
the assistance Of all in national need Fo-
reign Ambassadors visited the new Min
istry yesterday. The Committee on De-
fence met permanently. Nearly MI depu-
ties of the majority has left Paris. Reports
come IN from all quarters of contem-
plated mediation. but there is no cessa-
ton in preparations for national defence,
It is reported that measures have been
| taken in Lyons to resist the Government.
if necessary, because the Government is
too moderate.
The Prnssians are reported to be nd
vancing by the valley of Aisne. The
journals say the forests Of Campeigne and
and Chnntilly should he burned, as thcy
might benefit the enemy. It is under
stood, in case of mediation. that Lord
Lyons. Chevalier Nigra, Italian Minister,
Signor Olozoga, Spanish Minister, and
Washburn will go to the Prussiaa Kings
Headquarters.
MADRID, September S.-All classes are
satisfied with the French revolution, and
have telegraphed congratulations to the
new Government.
LONDON, September S.-The healthful
re-action in the stock market is hopeless
while the French Republicans cluster for
war. The Times aud other journals de-
precates the policy which inhlcts the con-
sequences upon France for the acts of
their Emperor.
BELGIUM. September 8.-The Queen
sent her Chief ce Cuissene to the French
Emperor at Melhemshope.
PARIS. September 8.-A new corps,
called the Guardians of Pence, has been
organized.
Washbnrn has written letter an
nouncing his authorization to recognize
tue Republic. and affording the congrat-
ulations of the American Government
and people, who henr with enthusiasm
Of the proclamation of Republic unat-
tended with bloodshed, and in sympathy
with the great movement, which is big
with results and happy for France and
mankind. The letter, after recalling the
traditional friendship of the two coun-
tries, congratulates France upon the
choice of Jules Favre as foreign minister.
PARIS, September 8.-Gambetta is
sued proclamation to the Prefect of all
departments bidding them to think only
of war and the postponement of every
thought except for national defence. 4
new loan is contemplated. Paris is
provisioned for 100000 men for two
months.
HALIFAX, September S.-Reports are
coming in of the loss Of vessels and life
by Sundays gale.
LONDON, September S.-Copcnhagen
ndvices Indicate that the Baltic fleet
unanimously accepts the Republic.
LONDON. September S.-The Marquis
Of West minister received the order of the
knight of the Garter, made vacant by
the death of Earl Clarendon.
HAvRE, September 9.-Martial law
! has been proclaimed here.
FLORENCE, September 8.-Victor Ema-
nuel announces his ability to maintain