The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-03-06
From Europe.

Some interesting experiments had
oeen tried on board the Great Eastern
with Mr.. Willoughby Smiths new
system for testing the insulation of
telegraph cables. It is stated that by
TINS system d perfectly continuous
test Is maintained during the laying
OF the cable, SO that any loss of insu-
iatlon or solution of continuity of
the conductor is instantly detected on
board the vessel even during the time
that messages are being transmitted
from shlpeto shore, or uice uersa. In
the event of injury to the cable
while in the tank, the discovery would
be SO prompt that the paying out
would be stopped before it were DOS
slble that the injured portion could
pass over tine paying out wheel into
the sea.
The Paris Pot7'ie says that the new
Peruvian frigate Husscar, living at
Brest, had enlisted French sailors,
but they We're subsequently disem-
barked Mt the request of the autho
rites.
A telegram from Portugal, dated
the 18th ult., announces that the
Mediterranean.
A letter from Rome says that it is
belleved that at the next Consistorv
a bishop Of the United States will
receive a cardinals hat.
A large meeting has been held at
Exeter Hall, under the auspices of
the treedmen's Aid Society, to cele-
brate the passage of the constitution
al amendment Act in America, and
the consequent legal abolition of
slavery. Speeches in favor of O.
close union between England and
America were made and loudly ap-
plauded.
The London Times gives great pro-
mlnence to letter urging postpone
ment of the reform question, on the
ground that politicians show an indif-
ference to the matter, and Parliament
has to consider many other matters
OF pressing Importance.
In the House of Commons, on the
10Th ult., Mr.. Cardwell, Colonial
Secretary, introduced a bill for the
future government of Jamaica. He
briefly explained that the Govern
ment had thought fit to ratifv the
decision which the Legislature of
Jamaica had arrived at, abolishinc
itself, and it would be proposed to
establish government similar to that
In Trinidad, for period of three
years, and If the experiment. was sue
cessful, then it would be made per-
manent; II not, some other arrange
ment would be devised.
The London Times assumes that
Mr.. Gladstone's budget will show an
excess of income over the expendi-
ture of about e3.OOO,OOO. 1t thinks
Mr.. Gladstone will attempt to reduce
the national debt.
1t IS rumored that Sir Chas. Wood.
late Secretary for India, has been
offered and accepted peerage.
The London Ne,cs believes that the |
Government has acceded to the pro-
positions of the Roman Catholic |
hierarchy in Ireland, and that hence !
forth the Senate of the Que ems Uni |
yerslty In Ireland will consist of half |
Protestants and half Roman Catho-
lies.
THE SUSPENSION OF THE HABEAs COR
PUS ACT.
In the House of Commons, on the
o~N ~ - SCA ohi b1lI NIoOfSo NrcCy /
gave notice that on the following dav
Saturday the House having agreed /
to specially meet on that day, he /!
would ask for leave to bring in a bill
to suspend for limited time the hu- !
6eds corpus act in ireland.
Loud and general cheers followed
this announcement.
In the House of Lords, on the same
day, Earl Russell announced the pro-
posed suspension of the Aa6eas co1.pcs /
act In Ireland, and asked the Honse
to sit on Saturday, the 18th ult., that
no time might be lost in passing the |
measure. !
Earl Derby said it would be for the
Government to justify the course it
was about to take. If the House of t
Commons agreed to the proposal, he .
would not interpose a moments DELAY.
but he hoped that at the earliest pos
slbie moment the Government would |
state the grounds on which thew relied |
for the Justification OF their proceed |
ings.
On the 18th ult., special session of
Parliament was accordingly held.
Sir George Grey, Secretary of
State for the Home Department.. in
asking leave to bring in a bill sus-
pending the habeas corpus Act in
Ireland said that tho Ean;., oo,;