The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-08-28
TDL1GRA APHT0
. Foreign Intelligence

LONDON, August 26.-The French law
enrolling all from 20 to 35, forbids sub
stitutes
MoMahon is trying to reach Bazaine
0id Mezieres, Montmedy and Thiouville,
but the Prussians cut through Sparrennes
and Dun.
There is fighting between Dun, Bu-
FANCY and Mouzay.
According to oil probability there will
be important action soon near Mont
medy.
Immense quantities of meats have been
shipped from Liverpool to Franco.
Great activity in the British armies
and navy yards.
It is rumored the British artillery
have been ordered from Plymouth to
Antwerp.
It is stated that Afeiss, who succeeded
Parodol in the chair of Literature of
AK, and who founded the Journal tle
Paris, will be appointed Minister to
Washington.
PARIS, August 26.-Several hundred
arrests were made today, among them u
number of strange women, with money
for which they could not account salts
factorily. They are said to be spies paid
to create trouble along Farbourg Mon
matre and adjoining streets. Total ar
rests under Trochu's order expelling
dangerous person amount to 1000.
The Paris Public says important in
formation was received to-day by the
Government concerning the position,
numbers and movements Of the enemy.
The corps of Frederick Charles and q
portion Of the Kings army nre undoubt-
is left to hold Bazaine. The enemy may
reach Paris within six days, should there
be no change in their plans. The Senate
and corps were to be notified of these
facts to-day.
The Corps Legislatif, in committee of
the whole, last night. held secret ses-
sion, when ample explanations were made
by the Government in regard to defences
of the capital. a similar sitting was had
to-day.
Trochu did not attend the sitting last
night, as tho Minister of War, his supe-
rior officer, was present.
The Deputies of tho Left interviewed
Palikao. The interview is reported MS
perfectly satisfactory TO all.
LONDON, August 26.-7 P. NJ. The Pru-
sian headquarters arc ut Borleduc. The
advance had reached a point midway be-
tween Chalons and Epernay. The march
on Paris is to be conducted leisurely by
L -
anticipated. We have authority for say
ing, that unless Notifications Mt Paris are
manned by 100000 men, they arc worth
less.
French reports say that Lunevile is so
filed with Prussian wounded that 800 are
left unsheltered. Bismarck's son is more
seriously wounded that at first reported,
and has been sent home.
Gen. Legrande, killed at Gravelottc,
left eleven daughters.
BERLIN, August 27.-Reseryes are or
ganizing here under Canstien and Atglo-
gan aud under Lowneield.
PARIS, August 26-Midnight. - The
following has been made public ut the
Office of the Minister of the Interior:
Prussians nra passing through Nancy,
going towards Chalons. The scigc OF
Toul has been abandoned, owing to the
vigorous resistance of the garrison. Prus-
sian scouts cut the railway at Tamorilly,
between Montmedy and MeZieres. They
were repulsed by the French sharp
shooters and the road repaired. The
Prussians at st. Die are falling back on
Dun, further South.
LONDON, August 27.-The department.
of Cher is fortifying, and it is stated
that the Emperor and the members of
the Corps Legislatif will go thither. The
right wing of the French army has al
ready taken that direction. Austria has
concurred in the declaration of neutral
ity. and it has been accepted by Italy.
Tho Russian Minister has returned to
st. Petersburg from Vienna. The OBJ
ject of his visit was to express, on the
part of Russia strong desire to improve
their relations with Austria. Austria re-
ciprocates, and is anxious to contribute
its fulfllment.
PARIS, August 81. The King and
Grown Prince arc moving on this city
ala Marne and Aube. They commit
fearful pillage.
LONDON, August 27.-The ratification
Of treaties, guaranteeing neutrality with
Belgium, was exchanged here to-day by
the various European powers.
The junction by Bazaine with McAIa-
hon has not yet been effected.
The Prussian Prince Royal has issued
proclamation, saying that Prussia
makes war against the Emperor of Franco
and not the people. The people have
nothing to fear. The Prince announces