The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-01-15
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walls of Lie Mans. The Germans at
tackled the French Army of the Loire
along the whole line. Gen. Janerezl-
berry, who commanded the right wing.
held his position on the right bank Of
the Huisne, and Gen. Colomb, on the
left aud centre, fought desperately for
Six hours. The French maintained
most OF their positions. The Prussian
forces engaged are estimated at l8O. 600.
The extent of the French loss is un-
known, but is serious.
LONDON, January 12.-Henry Afford.
Dean OF Canterbury, died suddenly to-
day.
The Inmans have despatched the
steamer City of Durham to the oss;st.
ance of the City of Brooklyn.
Another terrible explosion occurred
IN the colliery near Newcastle, in Stat
fordehire. Twenty persons were killed
and injured.
The British Foreign Office has re-.
Gelved telegraph dispatches from their
Legation ut Pekin, to December 81.
ihecy report that there have been no
further troubles, and advices from Chi
nese ports are satisfactory.
LONDON, January 1890 A. M.-The
army under Gen. de Ghanzy was COM
Pletely defeated near. LIE Mans, by the
Second German Army, commanded by
frederick Charles and the Duke of
Mecklenbnrg. The Germans have oc-
cnpied LIE Mans. capturing large quanti-
ties OF supplies and war material. The
FRENCH are being pursued.
BERLIN, January 14.-200, 900 rein
forcements are in motion for France
making the force there about 1000, 900.
VERSAILLES, January 12.-There was
hghting near LIE Mans on Wednesday.
The Germans captured the suburbs of
champagne and Chateau Arch, with
seven pieces of artillery. The number
OF prisoners taken on the day previous
has swelled to 5000. In the East, Gen.
Won Werder is following up his victory.
Alter the battle of Villerseach he con-
tinued his movement on the left flank of
the French, meeting with no opposition.
Gen. Manteuffel has passed through
Versailles. on his way to his new com
mand in the East.
LONDON, January 13-Thc Duke of
Mecklenburg telegraphs from Montford,
department. OF Sainthe. on the 18th, that
after severe engagement at st. Cor
willie, we reached the river, near Sarigno
Lergue, seven miles Northeast from
Lemans, with small loss. We have
taken over 1000 prisoners.
LONDON, January 13.-The Times has
the following special from Versailles.
18th, evening: ''The bombardment was
heavy until this afternoon. Several fires
are seen within the French lines. The
russians are crowding in front of Cla-
mart and Mendon. A picket of Bava-
rians was surprised near Clamart by O
sortie. The French have erected new
batteries''
Extraordinary efforts are being made
to place the entire British navy in sen.
worthy condition. Vessels repairing and
approaching completion are hurried by
order of the Admiralty.
LONDON, January 1880 p. MA
telegram just received from Versailles.
brings the important news that the mines
and countcr-mines around Fort Mont
Vailenan are in such close proximity,
tnat COLLISION is momentarily expected.
LONDON, January 13-4 P. Nile
mans was taken and is now occupied by
the third and tenth Prussian corps. 4
great quantity of stores were CAPTURED
both at Lemans and st. Corise.
NEW YORK, January 14.-The Herald
has o special, dated London, January IS.
quoting Vienna despatch, of the 10Th.
which says Austria will initiate peace.
and that pence proposals in the con-
ference are welcomed by Bernstein. The
preliminaries are that France shall eur
render one fort, twenty war ships,
1000, 600 thalers and strip of land.
four miles broad, on the left bank of the
Rhine, and destroy oil forts within
twenty miles OF the Rhinc. Prussia ie
to guarantee 100000 rations to Paris
daily.
The Herald special, dated Versailles.
10th, 5 2. M.a says Paris is burning in
several pladsa Last night, the confla-
grations furnished some excellent marks.
against which brisk fire was maintained
from the Southern and South western
cities.
LEMANs. January Midnight IA
special to the New York Telegram says
the army Of the Loire-the hope of
France has been defeated in a bloody
battle, within seven miles of this city.
The report Of cannon heard all day.
The entire population of Lemans crowd
ed the house-tops, and the suburbs of
the city and all thoroughfares; the pro-
gress of the fight was anxiously watched.
Although the people are accustomed to
the roar OF cannon, there never was seen