The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-11-29

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meres and Bacon.
:. Belgrade Viduodace, commenting on
| an article in the Journal de SI"f Peters
burg. says: The prosperity of the prinoi-
palities does not depend npon the re-
lations of the Czar, or the Sultan, but
on serious national reform.
The New York World has q special
telegram, which states that the opinion
in official circles tonight is that there
will be no war ut present. Gortsohakoff
says Russia still maintains her position
England will remain quiet, contenting
herself in turn by protesting her deter
mInation to fight when Russia commits
an overt act.
Tours. November 27.-A great French
victory was won yesterday, near Vel
dome. The battle begun ut O'Clock,
when the Prussians attempted to turn
the left flank of Palladine's forces posted
along the Chnrtres and Vendome Rail
road. The Prussians were repulsed and
routed with great loss, and retreated
towaro Chateau Dun, pursued until 8
O'Clock ut night. Two guns were cap-
tured.
The smallpox is spreading at Lyons.
The Government has received de-
spatches announcing fighting all along
Paladines' front and both fanks; all re.
sulting in French victories.
The second legion rn1ar Col I1a,nor
lett Lyons for Tours on the 25th. $4,000
troops have arrived ut Tours from Brit
tany.
Tours, November 27.-There was de-
sultory fighting at several points along
the front of the army of the Loire, on
Friday. No particulars. The Uhlans
are reported near LaChevetre, twenty
i've miles Southeast of Lemass.
Inc M0niteu7 says q great battle is
impending, the skirmishing SO far has
resulted in favor of the French.
The Prussians demonstrated toward
Glen and Montaoes, but resistance com
PEELED them to change their plan of at
tack. They moved portion of their
troops from the centre to the right,
seeking to overwhelm the French left
which was extended too far to be easily
defended. The enemy's movements was
III such force heavy concentration was
necessary to resist them. Chateau Dun
ls consequently left uncovered, and pos
sibly has been captured. The Prussinns
bombarded Neuville Thursday.
LONDON, November 28-The feeling
In financial circles is healthier. The
fear of rupture between Russia and
England is gradually abating in oil cir.
cles. The Times hopes the answer which
goes to Gortschakoff to-day, will be firm
and conciliatory. The protest from the
ward to-day. Odo Russell dined yes
terday with the King and afterwards had
Oh interview with Bismarck, who said,
while adhering to the conference, and
having no concert with Russia, he was
surprised Mt the action of 'Gortschnkoff.
Prussia, however, declined interference
in the matter
LONDON, November 29-11 A. NJ
The Paris Figaro implorcs the French
Government to mako peace, the defence
OF Paris being impossible. The Tours
Journals of Saturday speak of the extra
ordinary activity of the War Department..
James Stuart Wortley is dead. aged 65.
MADRID, November 2S.-The Counts
OF Cheste and Coange having accepted
the amnesty and swore allegiance, have
been restored to their captain-gencral-
ships.
LONDON, November 2S-2.3O P. NJ
The following has just been received,
dated Tours, November %, 10 a. M. A
battle occurred yesterday, between Vii.
lers and Salux, near Amiens, which lasted
oil day. The French maintained their
position up to half-past 4 in the after
noon, when the town of Villers was
abandoned before superior forces and
the artillery Of the Prussians. The
French subsequently were beaten at
Boves, few miles West of Villers, but
at Dury they maintained their position
until night-fall 5000 Germans were
engaged in the conflict at the latter place.
The above is the latest. The following
was prepared from private sources before
it was received: The London Times has
st. Petersburg dispatches, which state
that the notes are more pacific toned,
and note partial return of commercial
activity. 1t has been definitely settled
that the meeting of Ministers of the
powers interested in the Paris treaty.
occurs in England, in January. De,
spatches from Tours announce O severe
and general engagement progressing.
French victories are claimed along the