The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-08-18
TIL1GRA APEEIo
European Intelligence.


PARIS, August 15-5 P. M.-The Jour
nal Obicic, has nothing of n great battle.
The Gaulois says important and satie-
factory dispatches have been received,
but Bazaine insists upon secrecy.
PARIS, August 1G.-Otficial confrma-
ton of the great victory is impatiently
awaited. Large crowds are collected
together
Advices from Strasburg state that the
Prussians seem inclined to retire. Some
shots have been exchanged. The people
are determined to defend the place to the
last extremity.
200 Uhlans appeared before Toul, and
some shots were exchanged. The 0~us-
Sims demanded the surrender of the
town, but receiving defiant refusal, re-
tired.
In the proceedings of the Corps Le-
glslatif, Deputy Keller said the troops
had been fighting three days, but there
plished. The Corps could not think of
any other matter. The meeting must be
permanent until the Ministry report.
Minister Palaiko said lie was not pre-
pared to speak Of the defeat the Prus-
slams were said to have sustained. He
had no official dispatches touching yes
terday's events, but had news from re-
liable sources that the enemy was check
ed several times, and was retiring to
Comercy. He was full of confidence,
but could not give details. In few
days much greater force would be un-
der Marshal Bazaine, the only and true
communicating chief Deputy Ferry said
the Emperors address to the people of
Metz created 4 bad effect The speaker
was interrupted by cries Of disapproval,
which drowned his voice. The Chamber
then voted several laws for the prosecu-
tion of the war.
LONDON, August ia Prussian Of
fetal report of the battle of the 14th,
shows that the Prussians, believing the
French were under the walls of Metz.
and about retrcating, attacked them,
when fierce conflict ensued. The
French were driven within the walls.
Prussian reconnaissance was made the
next day to Keroke. The vision was
obscured by clouds and dust, from which
it was inferred that the French had ac-
complished their retreat.
The garrison ut Strasburg made
soitre, but were driven back, with a
heavy loss of men and three cannon.
The Empress has made application to
the Belgian Government for permission
to traverse Belgium for England.
The PoStsays the telegraph has been cut
in rear of the Prussians, aud the French
have charge of the news. Fighting
seems to be good for 9 week, without
decisive result. The French are ready
to fight till the end.
LONDON, sAugust 17.-Thc Russian
press is alarmed at Prussian successes.
Hamburg.
The Archbishop of Paris has sur
rendered schools and other institutions
for hospitals.
LONDON, August 17.--Napoleon's
growing unpopularity is entirely owing
to interference with the army instead Of
leaving it with military experts.
The Times says the French received
the finishing stroke at Metz. A battle
will be..fought at Chalons, when English
intervention will occur.
FLORENCE, August 1.-THE Italian
army has been Increased. An extraor-
dinnry loan for war purposes has been
negotiated.
London correspondents concur that
the French army entered the last con-
nlct in starving condition.
A Franch steamer captured the schoon-
CIR Pfo:l.
The main body Of the French are con-
centrated at Etain.
The Algerian troops will not be re-
called.
The Gardes de Paris demand to be
led into active service.
PARIS, August 17.-Thc following
official has just been bulletined: The
Department of War has just received
news from the army, which continues to
carry out combined movement. After
{: brilliant combat, Sunday night, two
divisions Of tho enemy sought to inter
cept the French march, but were re-
pulsed.
The Emperor is at Chalons, organiz-
ing large force.
The Journal ODiciel publishes notifica-
ton of the blockade of German and
Prussian ports, commencing on the 18th
Of August. Friendly and neutral vessels
will be allowed ten days to load and de-
part.
LONDON, August 1.-THE blockade
being established Austria allows Russia
10 pass merchandise through the port Of
Rcga.
MADRID August 17-Annostv ia ob