The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-09-20

ooP'suiaGtVu VI tuo Clty 1S GOufIy
expected. :Advices from Tours, now the
actual seat of the French Government,
complained of interruption and delays
to telegraphic and mail communication
with Paris and England.
Mercer, the French. Minister at Mad
rid, announced his recall, and took for
NAL leave of the regent.
PARIS, September 19.-The Journal
de Republic publishes Jules Favre's cir
cular. which contains the following
points: Why the election of members of
the Constituent Assembly occurs on the
I'd, instead of the 18th October. OBJ
lection was made regarding the de jou,.
character Of the present Government.
Favre admits irregularity, but argues
tho urgency of the case. Tho defence
and integrity of the soil and national
honor are involved in the return of de-
legated power to the people. Nothing is
to be expected from Prussia Her su-
promo evil and exaltation from success is
irrcconcilable with calm impartiality and
craftsmanship. 100000 victims have
already been sacrificed to her ambition,
and it is certain she will exact terms
from France which the present momen-
tary and incompetent Government
should not accept. Hence we convoko
the Assembly, freely chosen, to decide.
What we ask now is 10 give France our
hearts and our blood; then let Franco
decide not our transit authority, but
immortal France rising itself to confront
Prussia. France released from the
winding sheet of the empire, frank and
generous, is ready to immolnte itself for
right and liberty; disavowing all those
exalted political ideas of the old Govern
mani Er0nno hoo
to remain mistress of herself, to develop
her material and moral resources. II is
for this she asks the cessation Of hostili-
ties, but she will prefer thousand fold of
disaster to dishonor. Favre adds: Man
kind must admire but pity the spectacle
OF Paris-without looking right, left or
backwards defending its fire sides and
its freedom.
Tours, September 19-There has
been continuous fighting around Paris. 4
LONDON, September 19.-The steamer
Jerome Napoleon, with Thiers aboard,
has gone to st. Petersburg.
LONDON, September 1919 M.-The
reported armistice is unfounded. Peace
prospects unimproved.
LONDON, September 19.-Favre set out
for Meux under a safeguard from the
Prussian headquarters. His official re-
ception is still doubtful.
MADRID, September 19.-Oloseagas'
recognition of the French Republic is
officially approved by Spain. Republi-
can manifestations in favor Of France
were made Mt Toledo.
LONDON, September 19-Only a hand
fnl escaped from Metz. The siege of
Toul is vigorously proceeding. Military
experts say she cannot hold out long.
PARIS, September 19-Many Prussian
scouts have arrived near the walls of
Paris.
LONDON, September 19.-On Friday,
Granville made certain suggestions to
Ihiers, which Theirs might submit, if
ho saw fit, to the Provisional Govern
ment. From these suggestions the re-
suits favor an interview with Bismarck.
There are reasons for believing that
peaceful results will follow this inter
view.
Papal negotiations for compromise
before Italian occupation of Rome
failed.
Prussia says distinctly that she recog-
nizes no French government, either I'm
perial or Republican. She is reluctant
to make peace Mt present.
1t Is thought certain that Jules Favre
has gone to the Prussian Headquarters,
but no basis of negotiations arc ar
ranged.
MADRID, September 19.--Oloseaga
breakfasted with Prim and Serene. His
prompt recognition of the Republic was
explained and fully justified by produc-
ton of despatch from Sagosta, recon-
mending recognition. Rome is still un-
occupied, though closely invested. Ital-
ian Chambers will be soon convened to
hear the result of plebiscitum in Papal
territory.
LONDON, September 19.-The Prus-
sian Government transferred 100000
rnbies, lately deposited in the Bank of
France to England. Varioloid is raging
among the French prisoners at Madgs-
burg.
Gen. Failly is not dead. Failly and
staff occupy finely furnished apartments
at Mayence. Prussia provides sumptu-
ously for the them. Captured French
officers are allowed the choice Of towns,
as residences, and receive the same pay
and rations as ut home Countess
Couley had long interview with the
Emperor in behalf of the Empress.
The Post says q balloon, with 5000
letters, from Metz, was captured. Ba.