The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-12-14
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Intercsting Foreign intelligence.

AntoFcstan8 ForcfBn Intelligence.
LonDoN,. December l0.-Thei .Pal
Mall GGzette. in an ably written leader,
argues against the declaration Of Paris
OF 1856, beoanaa it mny transfer the
carrying trade almost entirely to the
Three Russian vessels re building
and nearly completed, l. Samuda's
onip yards on the Thames, said to be
mercantile and not naval ships.
It is now considered impossible for
Paris to receive assistance from the pro-
vinces. With the failure and retreat of
the'Army of tho Loire, all hopes in that
direction are lost. The Germans look
upon the capitulation of the CITY as q
question OF time, and it is announced
ehes E:aS William My awaits that event
before returning to Berlin.
The garrison of Belfort continues in
vigorous defence, and their heroism and
endurance exotic warm admiration.
The German advance on Havre has
turned aside TO Dieppe. which was pro-
badly occupied to-day.
BoRDEAUx, December 1O.-The people
in this city arc very patriotic, and are
sending large number of recruits to
the front, and are equipping and drill
ing more. Gambetta, in telegraphic
circular to the Projects of Departments,
from the headquarters of Gen. Cbancey,
says Chancey continues to resist the
attacks of Prince Frederick Charles,
taking prisoners and inAicting heavy
losses on the enemy. From this you
may know how false ore German de-
spatohes which state that the Army of
the Loire is crushed. Gen. Chancey,
with only half that army, still resists
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LONDON, December 1O.-The Duke of
Mecklenburg reports severe battle with
the army Of the Loire Of Beaugency,
where the French were reinforced. 1,50O
prisoners and six guns we're captured.
The remainder Of the French army is on
the road to Bourgres; it will be captured
or beaten. Another account says, after
the fight on the 9TH, Barana threatened
Beaugency and Forest Marchroix. The
French were reinforced, but the Prus-
SANS took Brayant, Beaumont, Mosas and
Beaugancy. On the 9th, Bouvalet, Viii
ierioan and Bernay were captured.
1t is rumored that the repudiation of
tue neutrality of Luxemburg was re-
garded as extremely improbable. Bis
marck would hardly, Mt this time, thus
defy Belgium and tho Netherlands The
Fumpr of an ormistice is utterly un-
founded.
BERLIN, !lecember 1O.-The lombard
ment Of Paris was not dictated by any
special influences, but was dictated by
purely military reasons. The new levees
of Landwehr are destined for reserve
division, which will reinforce the army
in the field.
LILLE, December 10.-General Dehn
Court has arrived from Paris, by balloon.
He says, on the 30th November and I'd
December. the Prussians lost Is, 600 pri-
soners and six guns. He says Paris suf-
fers no privation. Ham and st. Quentin
were occupied by the French.
VERSAILLES, December 10. The
French, assuming the offensive before
Paris in large force, were repulsed ut
nightfall. after days artillery fight
General Monteufrel was in Dieppe on
Friday. The French at Ham captured
detachment of Prussians, with artillery.
LONDON, December 1.-THE Duke of
Mecklenburg telegraphs to the Duchess
Devout the announcement of victory
on the 9th.
The wife of John Slidel is dead.
BORDEAUX, December 1.-THE Go
vernment hero has instituted vigorous
measures, and decided upon large rein
forcemcnts going forward from all points
from the South, perfectly armed and
equipped.