The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-11-02
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u VERSAILLES, 0ia4k ksoHDoNS October 81 -
The Gsrniana around Paris are holding
solemn religious services to-day. The
bombardment commences tomorrow.
u s,Ata meeting Of. the Manchester Cham
!baE0h Commerce, to-day, the Ohairmab
deplored the continuance of war; he
said Thiers' mission to Versailles would
cartainly result in peace.
COPENHAGEN, October 81. Prussia has
promised Denmark to fulfill the stipnla
tions of the treaty of Hngue, relative to
North Schleswig Hence. King Chris
tian, in his last speech from the throne,
was able to refer to the future with con-
hdence. ,;-..i ..
LONDON, October r31.--Despatches from
the East state that the persecution of the
Christians has been revived in Dnnaes-
Gus; and so great is the irritation of the
natives against them, that general mas
saDta is feared.
Is generally believed here on Stock
Exchange that Paris will offer dctermin-
ed resistance to the besiegcrs.
FLORENCE, October 31.-In case of
dissolution of the italian Parliament,
now threatened, the elections for new
deputies will occur on the Goth. The
new Parliament will assemble December
s. III. Senard, French representative,
congratulated the King on the energy
and moderation which have been dis
played in the accomplishment Of Italian
unity. Signor Venosta, replying for the
words of Senard, and added that Italy
itself is not only regenerated, but uni
versal civilization is promoted bY the
late events at Rome.
LISBON, October 31.-Latcr adviccs
from South America state that the Go.
vernment army was beaten at Corralitos
by Blancos' army.
-CoNsTANTINoPbE, October 31-It is
rumored that Blaquo Bey will not re-
turn to Washington.
VERSAILLES, October 31.-Fri,lny last.
the French drove the Germans OUTPOST
at Lebourg, n mile or SO East of Fort st.
Denis,. on the Northern boundary of
Paris. at evening of that day, tue
French we're discovered in occupation in
force Of q position which they had forti-
fed. To-day the Germans attacked the
point, and, after n short and brilliant
fight, the French were driven from the
position back behind their Notifications.
Thirty officers and 200 prisoners were
taken, Prnssinn losses are acknowledge
ed to be quite heavy. The French fought
behind earth-works.
GAo1ttaNCE, NOVeuDeC 1.-The Drl-
gands massacred eleven persons, near
Naples.
LONDON, November 1.-Details from
various sources, show that to the last,
the commanders at Metz deceived the
troops; promising, while negotiations
We're progressing to n surrender, plans
to cut out. The Independence Belize
charges that Gambetta was right in charg-
ing Bazaine with high treason. The
people of Metz followed Bazaine through
the streets, howling straitor." At Tours,
the tidings of the capitulation of Metz
fell like thunder-bolt.
The Tours Government receives nu-
merously-signed memorials from the
adjacent departments. urging the prose
cution of the war to the bitter end. Ba-
zaine and suite have arrived at Cassel.
Caurobert, McMnhon and Lebnuf nre
hourly expected at Cnssel. One corps
recently investing Metz, has been de-
tailed to escort the Metz prisoners; two
corps go to Paris; the remaining four
corps will be divided between the armies
operating in North and South France.
LONDON, November 1.-The latest Chi
no advices state that the Chinese autho-
ritiesi are pursuing vascillatipg policy
Go"uIuS loIelBueTS. L he impression pre-
walls that the contemplated general
slaughter is fabrication.
BERLIN, November 1.-The Empress
Eugene arrived at Wilhclmshohe and
visited the Emperor, with Bazaine, Sun
day.
BRussELs, November 1.-Gen. Boyer,
in letter defending Bazaine from Gam
betta's charges of treason. concludes:
"We capituInted to famine" {"
LONDON, November 1.-Probabilities
are thpt Lyons will be selected as the
next place for the French Government.
The Standard says the Prlssian Land
wher reserve has been called ont. Cor
responding exhaustion of the German
strength is inferred.
Tours, November 1t is reported
that Bourbaki has resigned. He found
it impossible to stem the current of i'll
favor attaching to his conversation with
Bazaine. It is openly asserted Bourbaki
knew Of Bazaines plan of surrender
Dates from Paris, to Thursday, state
that the city is we'll supplied with
vegetables, and fresh meat is regularly