The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-12-04

First Tribunal of the Seine, it is thought,
will be settled by arbitration.
The King of Prussia has decided to send
Prince Adelbert, lately created an admiral,
to the United States, to study the Madison
improvement in naval construction. The
naval system Of the United States will be
adopted as model in the formation Of the
Prussian service rather than that Of Eng
land.
PARIS, November 2.-The despatch from
America announcing the occupation of
Matamoras by United States troops, has
caused marked sensation here
LONDON, November ALI the regular
troops In this city will be strictly confined
to the precincts of their barracks during
the reform meeting which takes place here
on Monday.
Lieut.. Maury, late Confederate naval
commander, has arrived in London.
1t is quito probable troops will be sent to
Liverpool and Glasgow. on account of the
bad feeling that prevails among the Irish
in those cities.
Many arrests of Fenians have been made
by the Government officers in Ireland.
LONDON, December 3.-Two regiments
will embark from Liverpool to-day, bound
for Ireland,
BERLIN, December 3.-Count Bismarck
has returned to Berlin. deputation from
Schleswig was about to wait on him.
LIVERPOOL, December 3--Noon.--The
cotton market is steady, with fair bust
ness. Quotations are the same as last re-
port. Sales to-day have been about 10, 900
bales.
LONDON, December 3-Noon.-Co Consols.
dc, to
70S.
LIVERPOOL, December 3-Evening-
Cotton market closed very firm, at this
mornings prices; sales 10000 bales, of
which 5000 went.to spectators and ex-
porters.
market closes dull for United States bonds.
News Items.
WASHINGTON, December "A cable de-
spatch was received at the War Dcpart-
ment to-day, from Mr.. Hale, United States
Consul-General at Alexandria, Egypt, which
says: F'I have arrested John Surratt, one
of President Lincon's assassins. There
is no doubt of his IDENTIFY
Official accounts received hero state that
the Asiatlc cholera has broken out at st.
Thomas, West Indies. 1t is said that the
yellow fever and small pox is also prevail
ing.
New YORK, December 3.-N. p. Willis
was struck with paralysis yesterday, and
was i'll very critical condition.
meeting was held last night at Clinton
Hall, by French Canadians residing in the
United States, protesting against the Ca
f.Ia Il
the United States, and declaring in favor
Of annexation to this Republic.
John y. Cockroft, of the Nassau Bank,
was robbed of $4,000 while entering the
post Office. One of the accomplices was
arrested.
There is but little excitement about the
charter election in this city on Tuesday
There are three candidates for Comptroller,
Richard and Michael Connolly and Wm.
Kelley. 1895 additional votes have been
registered, making tho whole number
.OO6.
It is stated at Fenian headquarters her e
that Stephens has not left the country,
having been seen lately at Boston. convers-
ing with ship-owners.
1Io1 sc oitCtS ioI DTctCll-lOdClnR arms
have been given to manufacturers. They
are said to be intended for the Emperor of
China
Letters from the city of Mexico received
here, and dated on the 18th ult, state the
fact that Gen. Bazaine had given arms and
ammunition to. two Mexican Liberals, and
promised them that they should not DC
interfered with by the French forces, pro-
vided they pronounced for Gen. Ortega and
proclaim him as President of Mexico
BUFFALO, December 1.-Two men, named
Clark and Adams, have been arrested in
New Jersey, charged with being implicated
in the Hollister bank robbery last Septem-
Der, when s23,O 900 worth of Government
bonds were distracted from private resi-
dence in this city. Indictments have been
found against them by the Grand Jury of
the Superior Court.
TORONTO. December The Globe, of to-
day, says it is the intention of the Govern
ment to appoint a special commission for
the trial of the remaining prisoners. The
trials will come off at the January assizes.
QUEBEC, December "a cable despatch
was received to-day from the secretary of
the relief fund in England, authorizing
further draft for f3, 700; making the total
received from that city to date Of s19, 900.
OTTowA December 3.-The discount on
American invoices for the ensuing week is
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