The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-10-09
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Reported Pruasiah Dessat.- -An,.ars In tho
vosgos-Ths Par1slans Calm.
TuER1N, pia TouRs, October Tt is
credibly reported that the italian Co.
vernment has taken the initiative for the
declaration that they have no intention
of claiming Nice from France.
RoURN. ola Tours, October THE
Prussians at Gisons have been repulsed
by the National Guard. The enemy
have, however, formed o camp near
Gisons OF 1900 men. Telegraphic COM
munioation with that point has been in
terrupted, and also to the Eastward.
Tours, October 7.-Suuh teIegrams as
have been received show steady ad-
vances by the Prussiaus invading tho
East and Southeast of France on the
march to Lyons.
The journals say there is general
rising in the Vosges. No regular troops
are there, but the old men are aroused.
The Franc-tireurs are in all the passes,
and give no quarter to the enemy, whom
they harass night and day, stopping
their conveys, cutting communications
and roads.
circular from the Ministry enjoins
generals to at once prepare for the or
ganization of courts martial to insure
discipline.
LONDON, October 8.-The Italian Go.
vernment repndiates the design of re-
annexing Nice and Savoy, rs the result
Of plebiscituns. The official italian vote
on unity is 1885 for; 1,5O7 against.
Sharp fighting reported yesterday, in
the department of the Vosges The Prus-
SLAMS had 5000, and the French half that
number. but were deficient in artillery.
The French retained their positions,
which the Germans attempted tn carry.
Gen. Dupre, commanding the French,
was slightly wounded. Skirmishing was
commenced before Newbreisach.
George Sanders writes from Paris, that
Paris is good for sixty days siege. The
PdA Mall Gazette's cori espondent SAYS the
same. Another despatch says: Paris is
now at the mercy OF the Prussian guns
on the heights of Vile Juiff. There are
no Prussians in the department of
Aube.
The Prussians again threaten Gisors.
Burnside writes from Paris, that the
people are calm. The city has it usual
appearance. Burnside had an interview
with Favre, who was hourly expecting O
visit from Bismarck.
Pierre FiLte, near St. Dumas, has been
abandoned by the French. Two French
men, caught cutting the telegraph wires,
were shot by the Prussians.
ToUns, October 9.-The Government
announces cheering advices from all
quarters of France. The army re-or-
ganization is proceeding rapidly. It is
reported that Gambetta, who recently
left Paris in a balloon, landed safely out
side the Prussian lines. It is believed
the French OCCUPY Pithirie.
The POntifical ZOuaves, to come here,
will form corps 5. 6.000 strong. 10000
Italian volunteers have arrived at Cham
berry. Burnside is expected here. The
troops have all left. Destination secret.
BERLIN, October 8. 8.--Bismarok's organ
bitterly denounces Belgium's French
sympathy. The press, Government and
people are alike responsible.
New YORK. October 8.-Rudolph won
the champion game of billiards. The
score stood: Rudolph 1, SOL; Dion !, 1872.
MARsEi1nEs, October 8.-Garibaldi is
here.
SAARBRUcK, October 8.-The Prus-
the Northern defences of Metz. The
French replied vigorously. The bonn
bardment lasted two hours.
LONDON, October 8.-The Examiner
appeals to the powers to prevent the
bombardment of Paris.
DUBLIN. October S.-Archbishop Cul-
lin has issued pastoral letter, sympa.
thising with France, and protesting
against italian outrages at Rome.
PARIS, October 3.--The Strasburg
statue was decorated yesterday. The
Tuilleries is crowded camp. The de-
feat OF sortie on the 1st, at Menden,
created CONSERVATION. There have been
few encountres at night, between or
ganized ruffians and the troops. Should
further reverses occur, it is feared dan
gerous class will inaugurate terrible
revulsion.
Troops lined the streets upon the an
nouncement, yesterday, of the surrender
of Strasburg and Toul
Cons. Burnside and Paul Forbes ar-
rived yesterday, with Bismarck. The
Prussians failed to plant their batteries
or erect redoubts, rs the Alright cleo
trio lights expose them to the fire from
: the forts. The Americans will leave
Paris with Washburne
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