The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-08-27
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Foreign Intelligence.

nAo' AuSuSt Ao-J "A. M:-Ile FigH-
,To has Just issued an extra, with the fol-
lowing news: "A person who arrived in
Paris at o'clock tonight, coming from
Eoernay, reports that lie heard in that
city that the Prussians were defeated to-
day, between Verdun and Chalons; and
that groups OF Prussian stragglers, caval-
ry and infantry. are continually coming
into Chalons. The combat commenced
ut B o'clock this morning. The news
reached Chalons and Epernny at 3
o'clock in the afternoon. Nothing dofi-
mite as to the number engaged, but it is
rumored the entire army of Prince
Charles was in the fight. An order has
been given to evacuate Epernay to-mor.
row. Trains going East from Paris to
Epernay, are stopped at Chateau Thierry,
which is now the terminus"
The Opinion Nationale says that to all
who think more Of any other thing than
driving the Prussians from the soil of
France, it recommends perusal Of the
following passage from the published
Prussian plan of attack: "Paris can
never be ours unless owing to political
circumstances or moral reasons which
will oblige the defenders to open to us
Its gates" political circumstances,
says the Opinion, ''means revolution,
and moral reasons means treachery."
The Council of Ministers was in session
half of to-day.
It is ordered by tho committee of de-
tense that on the approach of the enemy
the crops in the environs of Paris shall
be destroyed in great haste. Tt is urged
on farmers to store their produce before
tho enemy seizes it.
PARIS, August 25-Noon. The Bel
gian Minister contradicts tho statement
that the Belgian Government permitted
the passage Of Prussian wounded through
Belgium.
The Journal O6icicl says the sum of all
the news received at the Ministry is that
the Prussians push their reconnaissance
even into the town of Chalons
The Northern arrondisement of YES
sey is occupied by the Prussians.
Orders have been given to oppose the
Prusslan march by every obstacle which
the patriotism Of the people can sug-
gest.
The animals of the Geological Gar
den have been removed; part were re-
tanned in the city aud part went to Bel
GUM.
Moro Prnssian spies have been ar
rested, taking plans of the works on the
banks Of the Seine. Others have been
arrested here. Some were detected with
Iuc GTOODS Oh McNIonOn.
remittance for the wounded has
been received from Dublin. The EN-
press, acknowledging the contribution,
says: "Ths Offering to the wounded
French is received with gratitude. The
generous sentiments which inspired the
act, and your wishes for success of our
arms and the happiness of the Imperial
family have profoundly touched his Ma
jesty."
The Prussian troops closely sur
round Strasbourg yet. The Government
Treasurer managed to escape with 12,-
OOO,OO0f.
RHEIMS August 23.-It is supposed
McMahon and Bazaine have effected n
junction, and are we'll supported by n
quadrilateral, composed of fortresses at
Nlontmedy, Verdun, Thionville and
Metz. They would await an attack
No important engagement is expected
within two days.
BERLIN, August 25.-Tho Prussiau
Moniteur says the Kings headquarters
are ut Bar le Due. The headquarters of
the 1st and I'd armies are near Metz.
The other corps continued its march,
LONDON, August 2G.-The German
vicinity of Paris. Patrols nre stationed
everywhere to announce the event.
Tho Prussians are now within short
march of Paris, where, perhaps, some
slight additional resistance will be met.
BERLIN, August 2G.-Ono corps still
confronts Bazaine, while the remainder
of the Prussians march on Paris
PARIS, August 2G.-The environs of
Metz have been inundated by order of
the French authorities.
At the Council of Ministers, yesterday,
favorable news was communicated from
both armies.
No fighting yesterday. The army of
the Prince Royal retrogaded.
Orders have been given for the mount
ed gems d'armes to resist the raids of the
Uhlans.
Prince Salm-Salm was killed at Grave
lotte.
The bombardment Of Strasburg con-
tinued all Wednesday night. a large
part Of the citadel and arsenal was de-
stroyed. Many fires occurred in the
city.
PARIS, August 2G-Trochu decreed