The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-01-10


A correspondent at Vera Cruz, writing
| in December, states, that, o few days pre-.
| vious q gentleman, while in the city OF
Mexico, called upon the Minister of Foreign
Affairs for the purpose OF settling public
business transactions, involving the pay
ment of q largo amount of money, and
upon which occasion Senior Robles, Minis
ter of Foreign Affairs for the Imperial
Government, replied: "I cannot settle the
matter now. The only hope we have is
in the success of the Imperial loan in
London"
1t is also officially stated that twenty
five thousand dollars wero expected to
Vera Cruz, but now only ten thousoasl
would come, because of the necessary
stringency OF the French treasury.
About eight hundred French soldiers,
whose terms of service have expired,
France.
More French troops were expected to ar
rive there daily.
The Durango Telegraph, of November
Both states, that on Nazaras road General
Quentanilia, and his Private Secretary.
ten men forming the Generals escort, plum
der being the motive.
Imperlalists say that the Liberal forces
under Mtacuaro lnteiy attacked Maravato
and We're completely defeated.
His Majesty the Emperor has appointed
Foreign Affairs, and by decree, dated the
10th utlmo, his Majesty granted to Don
Manuel Canha Refs exclusive privilege to
Introduce laborers Of Asiatic birth within
the limits of the Mexican Empire during
the term of ten years.
On the evening OF the goth of December,
her Majesty the Empress Charlotte landed
at Vera Cruz, on her return to the capital
She was welcomed with a splendid recep-
tlon. 1t was expected she would reach tho
city of Mexico on the 25th.
The Empress journey to Cuernavaca had
been indefinitely postponed.
There has been IA slight increase in the
numDer of deaths from cholera in Paris.
Sir II. X. Storks and Mr.. Kuunden, Sec
rotary of the Royal Commission, also, Mr.
). Gerie, Advocate Deputy for Scott Hand,
who acts as counsel for the sufferers in the
late outbreak, sailed per steamer for Ja-
malca, December 18th.
Sir StorkS, VINO has been appointed Co
vernon Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, has
refused to appoint q commission inquiring
into stephens case.
The cattle plague was increasing.
"A Jamaica commission has been formed
III order TO watch the progress Of official
inquiry, and to furnish Mrs. Gordon and
others with legal assistance.
Inc London Times says that Secretary
McCulioch's report to Congress is a very
able document.
Prince Napoleon arrived in Paris on the
18Th. La Llbetie says Prince NAPOLEON
went to the Tuilleries on the 18th.
General Schoheld has returned to Paris
from London.
SWITZERLAND.
Large popular meetings were held in
Berne and Core, and resolutions passed
favorins and summoning Federal Assem-
bly, for the revision OF Constitution.
BELGIUM.
Leopold the Second took tho constit,,-
tlonal oath before both Houses on the
18th. He made "a speech, thanking foreign
sovereigns for their sympathy. He said,
81 shall :rcligiously follow my fathers
example and precepts. ! will be Belgian
King from my heart and soul. My con-
stitutional position keeps aloof from con-
tiict of opinions, leaving the country to
decide between them. By activity and
progress Belgium will retain the support
OF foreign powers"
The Senate and Deputies address to the
hlng expresses desire for concord. The
presentation of abe address took place on
the 18th. They express unalterablc de-
votlon to the King, and the conviction that
the King will preserve that which the
courage of the people had founded and
the wisdom of Leopold the First con-
solidated
The steamship Herman, from Southamp-
ton 10th ultimo, has arrived.
Cotton Is reported unchunged; sales for
the two days. 1900 bales.
The Manchester market was inactive but
steady.
Consuls closed at s7t0s74. Five-twcn-
ties 65!@65i.
North Carolina Items.
There is still great freshet in the
Neuse.
The negroes at Raleigh are enter
ing into labor contracts for labor bv
the year.
The North Carolina Legislature
will probably be convened about the
18th instant
The following gentlemen compose
the Council of State: Jesse J. Yeates,
of Hartford; Daniel L. Russell, Sr.,
of Brunswick; William A. Wright, of
New Hanover; William Eaton, Jr.,
OF Warren; H. A. Lemly, of For
syth; Calvin J. Cowles, of Wilkes;
w. w. Lenoir, of Caldwell
Judge Heath D. X. McRae and A.
NJ. Lewis, three distinguished North
Carolina lawyers, have removed to
Memphis, Tennessee, since the over
throw of the Confederate Govern
ment.
A United States officer named
Smith S. Gilbert had his hand blown
off while firing salute at Newbern,
on Monday, in honor of emancipa-
ton
Ex-Governor Holden, in criticising
Governor Worth's address. thus as
sails his fellow citizens: ''The Go
vernon says there is not one disloval