The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-08-04
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LONDON, August 2.-Evidence hourly
accnmulates OF the superiority of tao
needle gun over the chassepot, and the
TACT creates deep concern in France.
The Pail 1fuN Gazette estimates that
musters 500, 900 men.
Extreme activity is noticed in English
ports and dock-yards and extensive pre-
partitions are made to put the coast de-
fences in condition to resist attack.
PARIS, August 2.-:An evening official
despatch from Metz announces that to-
day, at II o'clock in the morning, the
French had serious engagement with
the Prussians. Our army took the offon-
sive and crossed the frontier, and invad-
ed the territory of Prussia. In spite of
the numbers and position of the enemy,
few Of our battalions were sufficient to
carry the heights which overlook Saar-
bruck, and our artillery was not slow to
drive the enemy from the town. The
e!ate was 80 great that our losses were
Slight. The engagement commenced at
IL and ended ut l. The Emperor assist
ed at the operations, and the Prince I'M
perial, who accompanied him every
where, received on the first field of battle
his baptism of fire. His presence of
thy of the name lie bears. The Emperor
returned to Metz at p. m.
The women of France are sending i'm
mense quantities of bedding and hospital
furniture to the army. 900 surgical stu
dents have gone to the front. Among
the chaDlniDs in the French service are
nine Protestant and three Israelite cer-
gymen. Wearing of the shake will be
discontinued in the army. The Empo-
ror. since he has been with the army, has
kept one telegraph wire constantly busy
with correspondence to the Empress.
There was long conference to-day
between Lord Lyons, Prince Metternich
and Duke Grammont.
Prussia wants to know why Austria is
arming. The South German army is
armed with old muskets. The war ex-
penses OF Prussia are 22,000,000 francs
per day. 10000 soldiers are billeted in
Hamburg. The Empress visited the
French army. The only correspondent
allowed with the Prussian army is DIR.
Russell.
BERLIN, August Noon.-No news of
any movement or engagement of impor-
tance has been received from the scene
OF wat, but advices show that sIiirmishes
are becoming more frequent, though 80
far they have been of an insignificant
character. The Prussian commanders
vigorously exclude foreign correspon-
dents from their line.
The scene on the departure of King
William for the seat of war, on Sunday
evening, was extraordinary. The King
rode from the palace to the railway sta
ton IN an open carriage, with the Queen
He wore a short military cloak, and his
helmet was placed on the seat by his side.
The carriage was surrounded, followed,
and frequently stopped by the immense
multitude, with wild emotion, shouting
farewells and benedictions. Houses were
hung with flags and festooned with
flowers. At the railway station arches
were erected and patriotic inscriptions
displayed. The Queen, weeping, parted
from the King with repeated embraces.
When his Majesty from the platform of
the railway finally saluted the crowd, the
scene was indescribablc. People were
frenzied with enthusiasm. Tie entire
court, ladies md all, mingled with the
crowd, and participated in its emotion,
surrounded by old soldiers. and bid him
goodbye, with every demonstration of
loyalty aud devotion. Count Bismarck
and Generals Moltke and Won Room were
present, and were repeatedly cheered.
LONDON, August 3.-Gladstone con
cluded some explanations in the House
OF Commons, by saying that further re-
monstrance now can only exasperate
either Government, and the only course
for England is to seek a safe opportunity
for renewal of efforts in favor of peace.
There is some confusion in dates, but
it is regarded certain here that the
French have captured Saarbruck. Loss
light on both sides. English and Berlin
dispatches call the place Saarbrucken.
a rumor is in circulation here that the
french stormed Werzenburg, a town in
the Palatinate.
The following is the Prussian account
OF the affair at Saarbrucken: The fortifi-
cation at this place (Saarbrucken) were
attacked by column of French in
fantry, yesterday evening, and were re-
pulsed.
PARIS, August 3.-Reports from head
quarters received up to 1 o'clock, this
morning, indicate no change in the mill
tary situation. Figaro, of to-day, an
nonnccs the death of General Gaujal,
commanding subdivision, at Stras-
bourg.
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