The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-02-01

newspaper published in Stockholm,
has been recently condemned to
death by the axe, for having falsely
and with evil intentions accused
Mile. Mendelsshon of an infamous
crime. His counsel, Mr.. G. G.
Uggla, has been condemned to one
months Imprisonment, and to the
interdiction, for having, with full
knowledge, undertaken the defense
of an unjust cause.
The Washington National Iatelli-
gencer, learns that an order from the
War Department, countermanding
the muster out of certain troops in
Virginia, was in turn counterman ded
by the President, who has directed
that the troops in question be mus
tered out.
An exploring party, sent by Maxi
milan into the interior of Mexico,
found, in the midst of q large forest,
the ruins of q city built long before
the time of Cortez. This city is of
considerable extent, having its streets
paved with polished stone. Many
fine specimens of architecture were
found
The Commercials Wa shington spe-
cial says the Revenue Commissioners
will recommend the abolition of taxes
on watches, plate. carriages and
other articles on the schedule. They
disapproye OF the substitution Of the
tax.
The Lynchburg Hiryinion states
that a private letter from J.. A. Early,
written at Havana, the 23d of Decem-
Der, states that he would sail from
that place the next morning for Vera
Cruz, and go thence to the city of
Mexico.
ELECTION OF UNITED STATES Sc
NAToRs.-Alexander III. Stephens was
elected to the United States Senate
from Georgia, on the 30th. Mr.. Ste
phens did not consent to the use of
his name. Herschel V. johnson was
elected on sixth ballot as his col
league.
It is stated in the Western papers
that Gen. Ord has left Detroit for
New Orleans, for the purpose, it is
supposed, of succeeding Gen. Candy
in the command of the Gulf Depart
ment, the latter taking the Adiutant-
Generalship of the army.
An exchange truly says that ''you
may insert a thousand excellent
things in q newspaper, and never
hear II word of appreciation from its
readers; but just let line or two not
suited to their taste slip in, Though
by accident, and you will be sure to
hear of it
FIRE IN HAMBURG. fire broke
out this morning, between 1 and 2
o'clock, in the Cow of wooden build
ings, situated on River street, Ham
burg, near the bridge, which destroy
ed, in a short time, seven or eight of
the buildings.
augusta ConstitaaionaHst, 28h.
A despatch from Washington states
that the reconstruction committee of
fifteen have agreed to report in favor
of constitutional amendment allow
ing Congress to regulate the elective
franchise within the States.
The Kentucky Senate has passed
bill to incorporate bank in Louis
vile, to be controlled by negroes. The
bank is prohibited from having any
connection with the Freedman's
Bureau
The editor of country paper says
that he felt called upon to publish
father Lewis sermon on the Locality
of Hell," as it was question in
which nearly all its readers were
deeply interested.
The people of Columbus, Georgia,
propose raising subscriptions for the
purpose of erecting a monument
to the memory of the Confederate
officers and privates from that city
who fell in the late war;
Gen. Sheridan. actino 1nde,. orders