The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-10-18
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Tours, October 16.-Journals report
that the Orleans Princes have been en-
rolled in the army now forming at Rouen.
The French recently sent up two balloons
from Paris, to prevent suspicion, one of
which they allowed to be captured, con-
taining number of circulars in the Ger
man language, and different prooama-
tions lately issued by the Government.
The Arc de Triomphe, in Paris, is to be
lron-clad and walls constructed around
it, thus making it q formidable fortress,
armed with enormous steel cannon, now
making. A pork of artillery stands in
rear of Notre Dame for use, in case the
Prussians attack on the side towards
Bercy. Heavy cannon will also be
stationed on the island of St. Louis,
already strongly fortified.
On the 18th, q splendid fight took
place at Bazneux and Chatillon, whence
the enemy were dislodged. During n
reconnaissance OF our forces the enemy
sustained considerable losses. The Mo.
pierre, comm anding the Aube Mobiles,
was killed ut the head of his command.
The Prussinn batteries were dismounted.
At dusk our troops withdrew in order.
The sailors in Fort De Monlrouge hand
somely covered the retreat with cnn-
nonade. Tho Chateau of ST. Cloud was
destroyed by fire.
Paris is more patriotic and determined
than ever. It is asserted that Keratry
will come hither. Delervan, famous MS
the Judge of Sixieme Chambere, will, it
is reported, succeed Dubnn, deceased, MS
Architecte Member de l'Institute.
Intelligence from Chaumont this morn
ing states that Keratry, who left Paris in
balloon yesterday morning, descended
safely at Bar le Duo, having escaped
pursuit of the enemy. He was slightly
injured by the sudden full Of his bal
loon.
statue, commemorating the defence
Of Strasbnrg, is to be cast in bronze for
the Place do III Concorde.
Max Pol has answered Pietre's letter,
in which Pietre says Napoleon had no
money in funds. Pol enumerates in
vcstments amounting to over GO, 900, OO0f.
in which Napoleon was interested, and
says he was in position to know this, is
true. Further, ho is confident Thelin.
Napoleon's Treasurer, will not contradict
the statement.
Gambettn has ordered cessation of
oil persecution of the clergy ut Lyons
and Marseilles.
Tours, September 15-Evening.-Ru
mors from Orleans are startling. It is
asserted that the Prussians there, who
are in heavy force, have surr endered to
the French, with all their artillery. The
French force is continually increasing.
The Government has given the public
nothing from Orleans for day or two.
LONDON, October 1G.-The Standard
has Tours telegram announcing b.
mi o. 4t0
free to move upon Thionville. This re-
port is considered doubtful
It is credited here tilnt negotiations
are quietly but actively proceeding, with
o view to efTecting peace. The main OBJ
stacle now is the bclligcrent temper Of
the Farisians
a Rouen despatch Of Friday night an
nounccs the approach OF the Prussians.
The National Guards are preparing TO
resist them.
FLORENCE, October 16-Thicrs and
the King had an hours interview.
Tours, October 16.-No additional
official news has been received from Or
leans. 1t is understood that large forces
aro face to fnce. near Fort Staubin. A
general battle is imminent. The militia
ry authorities hero are hurrying rein
forcements forward. Garibaldi is an
pointed to command the irregular forces
IN the Vosges, with brigade of Guard
Mobile attached. Gambetta confirms
Garibaldi's appointment, by General
Cambriets, commanding the Eastern
Department, and hopes that Cambreits
will support him.
A decree has been issued, subiecting
Generals who allow themselves to be
surprised, to courts martial
VERSAILLES. VIA LONDON, October 16.
The reports of French successes before
Paris are untrue, and invented for the
purpose of rekindling the courage of tho
people.
The Prussians hold exactly tue same
position they occupied on tho 10th of
September.
The two small skrmishes between the
outposts on Thursday and Friday, are
the only encounters during the week.
Soissons after M obstinate defence for
four days capitulated to the German
forces.
Tours, October 17.-It is tho purpose
OF the Paris Government to form an
offensive array, with on immense artil-
lery support. Keratry has arrived. He
comes as commissioner of tho Paris Co