The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-08-31
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Foreign Intelligence.

; headquarters are at Vouziers. It is
{ thought the Grown Prince was moving
Northward. and will encounter MoNIa-
hon West OF Rheims and Epernay. It is
X said the French repulsed the Prussians
q few miles Northwest of Vouziers.
McMahon is reported in Ardenes forest.
I t!nnd Bazaine between Metz ana Etain.
"a later despatch states that Stenmetz
had marched Northward, pursuing
the Prussians investing Metz.
Two German merchant vessels are in
refuge at Yarmouth harbor, blockaded
by French iron.clad in the ofling. A
German schooner from Brazil was driven
into IN Irish port
PARIS, August pa letter describing
the preparations for the seige says 2OO,-
goo good troops are in Paris Fresh
thousands arrive hourly. new corps
from Lyons has arrived. Cons d'Arms,
policemen, sharp shooters, foresters and
custom house servants are coming from
all departments. Eighteen thousand
gunners from the fleets are in the forti-
tications. The city is swarming with
troops. There is O strong conviction
the enemy will be checked.
PARIS, August 3O.-An official says the
Prussians continue the movement on
1sosnoi ouu fOuSierS. twenty GnOuS0nQ
cavalry passed Chalons for Epernay.
strasburg and Pialzburg still hold out.
The Ministry are on the eve Of departing.
The Emperor has been invited to accom-
pany them, but responds that his place
is with the army. The army is now in
the neighborhood of Verdun, where
great battle is imminent. A series of
bloody engagements arc reported to have
taken place in the regions between Va
runes and Stenay, but nothing decisive
is yet known. The workshops in Paris
were closed yesterday.
LONDON, August 30.-The Times says
five German detachments Of cavalry ure
near Bogany. The Germans belong to
the fourth army, which is now securing
the Eastern departments prevent commu-
hication between McMahon and Bazaine.
The Prussians say dispatches purport-
ing to come from Bazaine are fraudulent,
as Bazaine is entirely isolatcd
The following, from the French war
office, has just been received. Nearly
formed by Rheims, Rcthel and Vouziers.
Bazaine is not shut up, but has 100, 600
mon. McMahon has $50, 200 men, and
is stealing march on the Prince Royal
who IS two days ahead Of Frederick
Charles. It is hoped that tue latter
cannot come up in time. Fifty thousand
troops left Paris for Rcthel, Monday.
It is said the Prnssian force numbers
100000.
BRUSSELS, August 3o.-Thc Belgians
are hnstening to the frontier from all
quarters. During the heat of battle,
which is apparently imminent. the pres
az,sso of the Belgians will be necessary to
protect neutrality.
LONDON, August &c. lights have been
placed over the wreck Of the Golden
Fleece, in Bristol Channel, but much care
IS necessary in approaching the city.
McMahon's headquarters are at Sc
don.
KARhzRuUE, August 80. Tho Bishop
OF this city, on q plea that the lombard
ment of Strasbourg was contrary to the
laws of humanity and modern warfare,
obtained twenty-four hours cessation
In the meantime, non -combatants will
leave the city. On the return Of the
Bishops flag it was found to be riddled
with balls, and the bombardment was
resumed. The surrender is Il mere oues-
ton Of time.
LONDON. August 3O.-The Prince I'M
perial was at Sedan, Sunday night,
where the Emperor was expected The
Uhlans, ut the time, are only nine miles
South Of Sedan.
PARIS, August 30.-La Ptttyie says mi
ltary events of the utmost Importance
are preparing. Whatever will be the
result at Paris, France must redouble her
energy and create n third and fourth
army. The Germans are active. We
must use all our efforts. News from
McNIahon's army continues excellent.
He was never, for n moment, deceived
about the Prince Royals movement. It
is understood that the Prince intended
to overreach his army, and therefore,
kept in advance. Parisians must not,
however, cease preparing to rcpulse the
enemy. The Prince Imperial has gone
to Mezieres. where he will remain until
further orders. Ieziercs is considered
impregnable and contains a strong gar
rison and ample supplies.
LONDON, August 3O.-Thc papers arc
befogged regarding the positions of the
armies. --latest kilograms made confu-
sion worse confounded.
PARIS, August 30.-AIuch confusion
was caused by the departure Of large
number of Germans. The journals say
it is policy to rid Paris OF her many
enemies.