The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-09-24
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some Or tn6 London Journals assert that
the Prussians, having been repulBed. ia
their last assault on TouI, have abandon
ed the siege and are marching to join the
army around Paris.
PARIS, September 22.-A despatch
IRON bombay reports the German cor
vettee Medusa and the French corvette
Duplex have made arrangements for
naval duel, to come off in the Japanese
waters at an early day.
It is announced on dubious authority
that the Emperor Napoleon intends to
issue manifesto, and that the French
Senate Is to meet at Limoges.
Tours, September 22.-The Prussian
cavalry entered Misunderstanding, and
made requisition, and subsequently re-
joined their corps, which was advancing
In that direction.
Fighting near Paris continues, with
varying results. No important engage.
ments have yet taken place.
The manufacture Of arms by private
parties, rs we'll as in the national armo-
ries, has been vastly increased.
Letters from Metz, picked up at Fcue-
TRANCE and Reitevater, gives assurances
that the place is we'll provisioped, and
the morale of the garrison excellent
Count de Ia Guerronier, whilo return
ing from Constantinople, was arrested ut
Marssilfes, but was Immediately re-
leased by ORDER of the Government.
1t is rumored that Lyons will be made
the temporary capital of France.
The Provisional Government is de-
termlned to repress the excesSes of the
'.Reds."
Ens1NonE. September 22.-The French
squadfon, consisting of ono armored
battery and four steam corvetts, passed
here to-day. The other French vessels
OF war are signniled OF Sprage.
ELoRRN0E, September 22.-The pke-
6iscituhs to be taken in Italy, is to decide
whether Rome shall be the capital of the
kingdom.
LONDON, September 23.-The official
organ at Berlin contains two notes from
Bismarck to the ambassadors of tho
neutral powers Mt the North German
Confederation. The first note, dated
September ID, urges better aud more ma
terIal guarantees against new attack
from France, especially upon the South
German States; hence the necessity for
tho possession of those fortresses which
are perpetual menace. In the second
note, Bismarck disavows any intention
of Intervention for the reorganization
of France, but the cession of Strasburg
and Metz would alone give material
guarantees; while France retains these
places, it will be truce to leaving
France to choose her own time for the
renewal of hostilities. Germany only
asks passive strength to resist such
attacks.
Tours, September 23.--The Paris
mails are spasmodic.
General Chezert has been recalled, as
encouraging dissatisfaction and disorder
among the people.
Great numbers of French prisoners,
who escaped while en- route to Germany,
have reached Lyons. Many more have
reached Toul.
Balloonists successfully watch the
movements of the Prussians from Paris.
Another balloon from Metz fell into pro-
per hands, with 1877 letters. The gar
rison and citizens are eating horses;
breadstuffs are plenty.
General Garribaldi is still prisoner
at Caprea. italian vessels cruising
around the island prevent his escape to
France.
BERLIN, September 23.-Bismarck and
Jules Favre were closeted all day Thurs
day. Bismarck insists on convention
OF the Constituent Assembly, to ratify
treaty. Favre conceded m indemnity
Tor the cost of the war; surrender of
part of the French fleet; dismantling
Strasburg, Metz and possibly other for
tiGcations.
LONDON, September 23.-The Prus-
slams are preparing to move on Orleans
FLORENCE, September 23 Tho TIA
liam General Cadona has sent troops to
protect the Pope.
MADRID, September 23. The vomito is
spreading rapidly in the sea-coast
towns.
LONDON, September 23.-The French
have abandoned the Notifications at
Vincennes. The Prussian guns at Sioux
command the Southern parts of Paris.
The Prussians avoid st. Dennis. The
railroads have been finished around the
French Notifications. The lombard
ment Of Toul continues furiously. Sal
lies from Thionville continue, harassing
the Prussians seriously. Arrangements
have been made at Lille, to inundate the
surrounding country. This plan will be
adopted, should the Prussians approach.
MADRID, September 23.-Tiere is
intense excitement along the coast of the
Mediterranean Sea regarding vomito,
which is spreading in all directions.