The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-08-23


cratic Journals praise Trochp for his in,
dependence and firmness. " 80 4
Trochu's proclamation to the National
Guard, Garde Mobile, troops and seamen
in the army of Paris, and all defenders
OF the capital, says: In the midst of
events of the highest Importance T have
been appointed Governor; the honor is
great and the peril also. I depend on
your patriotism. Should Paris be sub
lect to q siege never was there n more
magnificent opportunity to prove to the
world that long prosperity has not
effeminated the country. You have be-
fore you the example Of an army which
has fought one ngainst three, their
heroic struggle compels the admiration
of nll Show by your conduct that you
have the feelings Of the profound re-
sponsibility resting upon you.
BERLIN, August 21-Noon.-It is
officially stated that the only important
news received since the battle of Rescon-
vile is that the French have withdrawn
oil their forces into Metz.
AT Pont-a-Mousson, yesterday, the
Crown Prince visited tho King, and is
to-day, from that direction, indicating
his forces. not far from Bar LIE DUO.
BRUSSELS, August 21-Noon.-It is
believed that England and Italy have
determined to interfere jointly, Ito save
Paris. Austria's concurrence is momen-
tarily expected.
LONDON, August 22.-The Garde Mo-
bile is returning to Paris-doubtless, for
arms. The Prussians intend to surround
Metz with railroad. Bismarck's regi-
ment has several times been reported
annihilated, but it has never been under
fire. 1t is said Bazaine is absolutely cut
off from resources. McMahon is also
believed surrounded Conveys, with
provisions, have gone forward to both
armies. 10000 men have passed to the
front, through Paris, since Friday morn
ing. 1t is generally thought the march
OF the Prussians cannot be checked be-
fore reaching raris. There are said to
be 300, 600 good troops Mt aud around
Paris. It is believed one decisive battle
will give Paris to the Prussians.
FLORENCE. August 22-Prince Napo-
leon is here, to demand mediation.
LONDON, August 22-3 p. M.-The
French Minister to England has been in
structed to make demands hero similar
to Prince Napoleon's ut Florence
Madame Cnnrobert and family arrived
IN Paris yesterday. Pfalzburg has CAPT
tulated
PARIS, August 22.-The Prussians are
besleglng Strasbnrg, and have diverted
the course Of the river Ill, to stop Stras-
burg's water. The ecommandant has sent
oil non-fghting material from the city.
The Paris correspondent of the New
York Courier des Efats U,,is, says I
have myself seen the latest dispatches
from Bazaine; he declares positively that
he is the victor. His strntegical move
ment was accomplished, but was attend
cd with serious losses. This CORES
pondent reproaches the Government for
Withholding this re.assnring despatch
from the public. He sums up the con
tents of the last seven days MS being fa-
vorable to us, but brings no decisive re-
suits. One thing is certain; the army of
the Grown Prince continues it's march
towards Paris, via Vitry and LeFancois,
avoiding Chalons. The Emperor and
McMahon are at Chalons; meantime
Trocher's measures indicate the besiege-
ment of Paris imminent Yesterday,
so, 600 guns were distributed Grain is
arriving i'll vast quantities Paris is
provisiOned for eight months.
LONDON, August 22-Thc Prussians
are bridging the Rhine between BAIL and
Mulhousc, In close proximity to the
Swiss line, where 10000 troops are
collected.
Stockholm adviccs state that the
French agents have been arrested for
bribing the press to excite French sym
pathy.
A Vienna despatch says the Austrian
Germans have declared for Prussia in
this war.
The North German envoy ut Rome
visited Garibaldi at Copera.
A largo number of siege guns have
arrived ut the Prussian frontier.
Various ports in Nordernoy and Bark
nm Lave been opened.
Mittrailleuse balls explode.
BERLIN, August 22.-The Prussians
have occupied Lozicrcs.
ALoNDoN, August GA letter fro M
Victoria to Eugene, dated August Is,
relating to mediation, has been pub
lishcd
The Prussians are surrounding Ver-
dun.
The camp at Chalons has been aban-
doned and the troops there ordered along
the line.