The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-11-22
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this sUity ere all anti. Russian. "j5pI-3 ;
The Austrian reply to the Russian
note Is expected to reach st. Petersburg
to-day.
The resignation of the Patocki Cabi-
net has been expected for day or two,
but it is denied that any such action is
contemplated by the Ministry.
The Abend Post, of this city, denies
that Austria has made any propositions
for war.
LONDON, November 19.-The Spectator,
to-day, says armament at Malta and G;.
braltar has been ordered to be postpon-
ed. The port and channel fleet is to go
to Levant at once.
"Wednesday last. sortie was made
from tMontmedy hy two companies of
Gardes Mobile. Every one of them was
killed or taken prisoners. Prussians now
confine the bombardment to the fortress
OF Montmedy.
LONDON, November 19.-There islmuch
remark in diplomatic circles on the i'm
prudence of Gladstone in writing to the
Times, over the signatue of Scrutator.
A communication in reply appears from
Max Muller. It is understood Bismarck
is extremely vindi ctive against Glad
stone, in consequence of the comments
which Gladstone made, or inspired in tho
public prints.
The Prussians claim successes before
Montmedy and Chauveney.
The French loss at Chateau Dun was
500 killed and prisoners.
New YORK. November ia special
to the Herald, dated London, 10, says a
telegram from Florence states that great
excitement prevails there over the war
question IN regard TO Russia's position
on the treaty Of 1856. Popular enthu-
siasm here is in favor of adherence to
the cause of Russia. The report that
the Ministry is resolved not to take Joint
action with England and Austria is we'll
received. The position taken by the
Cabinet is understood to be determine
tion to hold entirely aloof from the COM
pllcations that may grow out of this
question. Tho Government will have
enough to do in harmonizing the new
state of affairs ut Rome. Official papers
state that there are reports of Prussia's
intended interference.
LONDON, November ia special to
the Herald from Florence says tho official
papers state that reports of Prussia's in
tended interference in behalf of the
Pope are entirely unfounded. They were
raised by agents of Austria for selfish
end. 1t is certain that Italy's position
will be that of an entire neutrality.
A telegram from Tours, dated to-day,
says rumors are ahoat of disaster to the
army of the Loire. No particulars have
yet been received.
New York, November 20-The World
has a special despatch, dated London,
which says Lord Lyons is ut Tours, and
has given the Government to understand
that Lord Russell is instructed not only
to demand an explanation of the new at
titude of Russia, but also to firmly de-
mand bona .1ide armisticc, which will
permit France to hold elections. Not q
word of news from Paris since the 10TH
Garibaldi's nephew, Col. Garibaldi,
has formed q new brigade at Lyons, and
completed Garibaldi's staff.
Incessant activity prevails ut the War
Office in Pail Mall and at the Admiralty
in White Hall. The Duke of Cambridge
IS quartered ut the War Office All the
Admiralty Lords remain constantly at
White Hall. Preparation for war pro-
crosses night and day. All the iron -clads
and number of wooden vessels and
transports are fitting for sea- England
has %, 800 experienced seamen who could
be brought into service within q fort
night. Large orders from Russia for
war material cannot be filled. Tho Rus
sian army, on war footing, has 977, 2S2
men; cavalry 6S, 500; artillery SO, ,27S; and
engineers 25, 160, with 1,GO0 guns. The
irregular army of Cossacks has 81, ,174
infantry; cavalry 143, ,692; artillery 1861,
and 220 guns. Grand total 1857, G57.
Tours, November 2O-Mid- might
Official Prussians at Chattillon
were surprised by the Garibaldians, un-
der Ricciotte, and all were killed or cap
tured.
LONDON. November 2O.-Thc hide
pendence Beige, in despondent article
on the Eastern question, expresses the
fear that war is inevitable, and all the
great powers will have their armies in
the field before January.
ST. PETERSBURG, November 20.-The
Oiring Zeilung says Turkey has given her
assent to the annulment Of certain stipu-
!ations of the Paris treaty. The war
feeling is ardent throughout the Russian
empire. Ignatief returns to Constanti-
nople, with full and particular instruc-
tions from the Imperial Government.
VIENNA, November 21.-The excite
ment concerning the Eastern question