The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-12-08

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way station Npd the Euburbs of Orleans,
captnfing~ ~NhiFty guns a6d1 900 prison
1erS. The PEqssian loss was moderate.
The Prussiaus found niue oap1on and
much ammunition on the field before
Amiens."
Tours. December 6. The Government
has an official balloon from raris to the
4th. Thursday was passed in burying
the dead and saccoring the wounded.
On Friday, the Prussians attacked i'm
Petuouely Champigny and Villcrs. After
seven honrs' fight the enemy failed to
carry the positions, and left their dead
and wounded on the field. Tho Prus-
sian losses amounted to Il, 900 or &C, 900.
On Saturday, the French recrossed the
Marne.' The enemy made no opposition.
Ducrot greatly distinguished himself.
General La Chariere was killed and Gen.
tsenault badly wounded. The attacking
troops were Wurtemburgers and Saxons.
Iheir losses must have been extraordi-
nary, because the next day they allowed
Ghe French to cross the river unopposed.
Ihe, success of the French troops ere.
aeed: the T;idest enthusiasm in Paris.
VERSAILLES, December 7.-German
officers believe the siege may extend be.
YONG Christmas, but hope the French
are discouraged by tho failure of recent
sorties.
LONDON. December THE transmits
sion OF the Presidents message and
Boutwells report has been completed.
The lines connecting with Orleans and
Tours were cut by the Prussiau cavalry.
Hashburne writes from Paris, that tie
FRENCH, according to his information,
were beaten at all points but one, and
the end Is apparently near Capitula-
ton within three weeks NAV be looked
for.
Tours, December 5-Evenine. Pa.
ladines telegraphs that lie made his
retreat orderly, losing neither munitions
nor prisoners. A commission has been
appointed to investigate the evacuation
OF orleans. Many persons are leaving
Iours. as an attacls is apprehended.
The Government, however, evinces no
intention of leaving. Paris balloon re-
ports OF the 4th fully confirm the previ-
o9s favorable report. Pigeons, with
adv1ces from Tours, we're arriving reou-
lsrly. The Seine is full of floating ice.
Ducrot .bivouacked at Vincenpes. on the
night of tho Sd.
DRESDEN, December 7.-Prince George
teiegraphs the King of Saxony that the
Ereneh have retired behind the Marne.
Further offensive operations arc impos.
sible. /. -. .....
MuN1oH. December THE King of
Bavaria has sent note to King William,
inviting him to assume the title of EN-
pefor. The consent of other States is
expected.
Tours, December 6.-Official reports
OF battles near Orleans have been re-
ceived. The Prussians attacked the
French corps severally, in greater force,
thus repulsing the left of the army of
the Loire, turning Orleans and render
ing It's evacuation necessary. Gambetta
has issued circular to the Projects, saw
ing the situation of the army is good.
Heavy relnforcements of artillery are ar
irving. Forward movements will soon
be resumed. The right wing of the army
OF the Loire had successful engage
ment with the Prussians, yesterday, near
Montarges. The Prussian Prefeots have
invaded many departments, and issued
adeoree that all men between eighteen and
forty shall be considered prisoners of
war, and shot if they attempt to escape:
IN spite OF this, great numbers reach the
French lines, where they enlist. There
are no signs Of the Government leaving
Tours. 9
American Intelligence.