The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-08-24
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Foreign InteuIgencs.

that the Russian Minister at Florence
has communicated to the Italian Govern.
menta copy Of a note inviting the con-
cnrrence Of the Great Powers, for a con-
sideration Of the internal condition of
France, aud what steps are necessary to
prevent anarchy.
All advices from the seat of war show
that the Germans are seeking to sur
round Bazaine and prevent reinforce.
ments from reaching him.
A despatch from Mezieres day saws
the Prussian loss at the last battle was
frightful-more than 10000 wounded
remain on the field of battle without as
sistance. The Prussians ask for permis-
sion to send the wounded home through
Belgium.
The Journal O6iciel contradicts the re-
port of the Emperor's illness, and says
he will command the Imperial Guard in
the great battle for the defence of Paris.
Activity prevails in equipping artillery
regiments, which are increasing. Seve-
raj have already gone to tho front.
One hundred priests, going with the
marched through Paris with knapsacks
on their backs. The crowd vas deeply
impressed.
not materially damaged.
BERLIN, August 22.-A letter from the
King to the Queen, dated Rezonville,
August 10. says: "About 8. 80, the fight
ing ceased gradually. Without this, I
should have acted as at Konniggratz.
Won Room saved mo this alternative.
The troops have performed miracles OF
valor against an enemy equally brave,
who withdrew by inches, resuming the
offensive only to be ngain repulsed. I
cannot foreten the enemy's fate.
shrink from learning our losses"
PARIS, August 22.-The Gaulois says
the Diplomatic Corps meets daily. The
English Embassy anxiously awaits ia
vorable moment to introduce peace pro-
positions. It is said, let events take
what turn they may, interposition cer-
tsinly will be made within month.
In the Senate to-day, a Senator stated
that after suspension of news for forty
eight hours, the Government had read
despatch from Bazaine, confirming his
former dispatches regarding the affair of
the 18th. After battle of nine hours,
Bazaine held all his positions. The Mi
mister could say no more, but would af-
firm that Bazaine was full of confidence,
which feeling was shared by the Secreta-
ry of War.
HALIFAX, August 22.-Fndlay. for
succeeded in drowning himself 4 recent
sun-stroke disqualified him for literary
pursuits.
PARIS, August 23.-La Liberte reports
that Bazaine succeeded in reaching the
railroad from Meziers ia Montmedy,
where he found trains filled with supplies
waiting him at Sedon. Bazaine and
McMahon communicate by couriers.
LONDON, August 23.-It is almost
certain that an intervention of the
great powers will occur in n few days.
PARIS, August 23.-The journals con-
tinue to urge levee en- 0aasSe to extermi-
nate the invaders.
The French gun-boats has been re-
called from the Rhine to the Seine.
LONDON, August .--Bazaine hns
forced a passage by way of Autun and
Longnion, reaching Montmedy.
It is reported that the armies of the
Prince Royal and Frederick Charles have
junctioned Westward of Metz.
The Post has been authorized to deny
the authenticity OF Victorins letter to
Eugene, published yesterday.
The Standards correspondent says:
Paris will be defended even if bonn
bardment occurs.
The Opinion NMionale, under the
caption ''Keep Cool" predicts Prus-
sian defeat as the result OF the pending
combination.
The Emperor is determined to charge
with McMahons army in the next bat
tie.
The camp at Chalons has been certainly
raised.
The Emperor's headquarters are on the
Rheim.
Mchiuhon is at Cerucelles.
A Paris special says it is reported that
Bazaine was reinforced last Sunday from
Chalons, and the armies of the King
and Steinmetz are too crippled to
assume the offensive.
Another special says that Bazaine has
the North and centre open, either to re-
inforce or retreat. Bazaine processes to
be master of the situation.
PARIS, August 23.-No decisive action
from the daily meetings Of diplomats
The French are buying horses in
Italy.
Paris is provisioned for two months,
and has wine for six months