The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-01-21
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LoNpoH, JanuaFy l5.-A special to che,
Herald says the Conference met, Gran

vile presiding. A communication rela-
tive to the French representative was
read, but no action taken. Although
proceedings are kept strictly secret, it
may be oonfidentially stated that Russia
formally declares in advance that the &C.
ton OF the Conference must be without
prejudice to the abrogation of the neu-
trality OF the Black Sea, which has al
ready been accomplished by IN act of
the Russian Government. In regard to
rumors OF peace propositions being made
at the Conference, Bernstorff is under
strict orders from the Prussian Govern
ment to oppose any introduction of the
subject, or to withdraw from the Con-
vention unless overtures proceed directly
from France.
a special despatch to the London
Times, from Versailles, 17tb, says Bis
marok has been ill, but has partially re-
covered. Prussia is urgent for the as-
sem6llng OF the Conference. The bom-
bardment OF Paris proceeds slowly but
steadlly. Gunners systematically avoid
firing on public buildings. A flag of
truce was sent into the city with news
and letters.
A German despatch, dated Brevillicrs.
l!th, reports that Gen. Keller had occu-
pied the towns of Frazier and Cambrier,
taking the latter by surprise, with 500
prisoners. The French afterwards made
sharp attacks on Chogney, Betencourt
md Frazier. Keller maintained his po-
sltion. Fighting continued three days,
during which the Germans lost LOO
men.
A Fronch brig with provisions was
captured OF bordeaux by the German
frigate Augusta.
InNDON .Tanpory 10 .D,sG...
rogued to the 9th of February. The
adjournment of the conference to the
Oath has been confirmed. Faidherbe
reached Fins yesterday. An outpost
skirmish occurred near Bapaume. The
stores at Arras have been removed to
Lille. The French hold st. Quentin.
Inc Belgian troops are moving to the
frontier. There was great military pa
geant at Versailles, in honor of the res
toration OF the German Empire.
LONDON, January 18.-Wiliams' proc.
lamatlon, upon assuming the imperial
crown, states that in consequence of the
appeal of the German princes and the
free towns to restore the German EN-
plre, after the lapse of sixty years. we
deem it our duty to the fatherland to
accept the imperial dignity; henceforth
we and our successors will bring to the
title OF Emperor of Germany, the hope
that God will vouchsnfe blissful future
to the fatherland and her ancient splen
dor be restored We partake of th.
dignity, conscious of our duty to pre-
serve with German fidelity the rights of
the Empire and its numbers; to main
tam peaoe; support and strengthen tho
Independence of Germany, in hope that
the German people will reap n lasting
of the bloody battles, and be safe
against renewal of the French attack.
God grant we and our successors may
protect the Empire by works of peace.
reedom and civilization.
Bourbakl tclegraphs to Bordeaux, on
the 10th, that his forces continued to
advance toward Belfort. Fnidherbe an
nonnces that the French army of the
North continues to march, and has
reached Corbie. The French in taking
81. puenten, seized two guns and tho
baggage of the French prisopers left be-
hind by the Germans The statement
that Prussia has abandoned the practice
OF abstainipg from the capture of French
merchantmen carrying neutral merchan
disc for the sake of the cargo is CON
tirmnd. The new rule, which allows the
capture OF all French vessels, will be en-.
forced on and after the 9th of February.
BERLIN. January 18.-The Provincial
correspondent says preliminary agree
ment OF the representatives of the
powers, at London, affords n guarantee
Tor favorable results of the conference.
LONDON, January 19.--French agents
IN Ireland are purchasing all available
and serviceable horses
A gun was tested successfully at Wool
hoh, yesterday, with a charge of 1870
pounds OF powder. It is snid to he un
precedented.
VERSAILLES. January 19.-Bourbaki is
IN full retreat. The attempt of the
French to relieve Belfort has been com
pletefy frustrated.
BORDEAUX, January 19.-Bourbaki at
tackled the Prussians Sunday, MONDAY
and Tuesday, with the object Of crossing
tue Lesane and seizing St. Valbest.
Yhe enemy resisted the movement. and
Bourbaki returns to his former position.
LONDON, January 20.-Specials report
Bismarck recovering.
The bombardment of Paris progresses
slowly but steadily. Prussian accounts