The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-09-25

has the following conversation beEWeen
the King and the Emperor, 6tt: Bbiley6e:
King God hiss given our arms the VIC
tory IN the, war you have precipit1ted.
Emperor The war was not sought by
me, but was imposed on me by 1pablie
opinion. -King-Your Ministry created
that opinion; your army, however, oer-
tainly fought bravely. Emperor-+But
tho Prassians had discipline, that mine
has recently lacked. King-Before and
since 'G6, we studied carefully the expe-
rlence and invention of other nations.
Emperor-Your artillery won every
thing-it is the finest in the world.
King-In matters of artillery, particu-
larly, we have utilized experience from
other nations. Emperor-Prince Frede-
rick Charles decided thu event OF the Inst
battle; his army carrying our best posi-
ton. Aing-Yon err-it was my son
who fought at Sedan. Emperor Where,
tn, was Prince Frederick Charles?
Klng-His army corps was at Metz; hayo
you anything to propose? Emperor
Nothing whatever; I am prisoner.
King-With whom, then, have I to
treat? Emperor-With the Empress
and the Government at Paris; am pow.
crless and can make no terms-givo no
orders. Kipg-Will Wilhelmshoc suit
you as residence? Emperor
This conversation was continued short
time, the King expressing coincidence
for the Emperor's misfortunes, and with
drew with every mark of respect.
MADRID, September 24-A manifesto
Will appear tomorrow. from all the Re-
publican members of the Cortes, in favor
of the Ibernion Union.
Senator Oreaz publishes manifesto
advising the formation of legion in aid
OF France. lie says the candidature of
Hohenzollern, or any other person, in
Prnssian interest, is inadmissable.
DeRodas announces the approach Of
all classes in Cuba to Spanish rule; when
that occurs, he will accord them the
same privileges accorded to Porto Rico.
CopENHAaEN, September -24.-Twenty
vessels of the French fleet have arrived
in the Gulf Of Lubec.
Tho Constitutional says it was errone-
ously stated, yesterday, that the engage
ments around Paris were unfavorable to
the French. The French had the advan-
tage in every one of the battles.
FLORENCE, September24.- The Roman
populnce have torn down the escutcheons
of foreign legations. where they COM
bined with the Papal arms. Cadorna
has issued proclamation, denouncipg
such actions, as violations of interna-
tional law. and threatening severe pc
ralties. Viterbo votes on plebiscite on the
I'd October
Tours, September 24-The postal
service is more irregular than ever. The
railway service to Orleans was stopped
without any cause. The disorganization
is very general. The press universally
condemns the want of discipline. Gen.
Cambriel has been appointed to COM
mand the army Of Bourges. Marseilles
and Toulons are preparing for vigorous
defence.
Rumors of new peace developments
are confirmed. The Ministry to-day
publishes the following: Bismarck de.
mands, rs preliminary conditions, that
all the fortresses Of Alsace and Lorraine
be delivered to the Prussians as well ns
Forts Demont, Valerian at Walls. The
Paris Provisional Government consider
ed these conditions absolutely inadmis-
sable, and will Immediately address n
proclamation to the people OF the nation
and the ambassadors of foreign nations,
exposing tho situation and indicating
new measures for national defence in
view of the hostile terms. One measure
will be the indefinite postponement of
the election for the Constituent Assem-
bly,.
BRUSSELS, September 24-Noon. .-Ba-
zalne offered to capitulate at Metz, on
condition that he be allowed to retain
baggage and arms, with stipulation
not to take up arms again for th~ee
months.
Tours, September 24-The Ministry
issued proclamation. that France will
rather bury herself under her own ruins,
than accept the insolent conditions of
Germany.
It is reported that the Duke d'Aumale
will be q candidate for the Constituent
Assembly. Five imperial yatchs re-
named -Trochu, Jupiter, Turenne,
DeSaix, Klebe.
american Affairs.
CHARLESTON, September 24.--Arriyed