The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-06-05

| ueuu, OF SOutn carolina.
Sheridan's actions of yesterday
have produced profound sensation in
political circles. It is confidently
expected the President WI, on his
return from Raleigh, take the reins.
1t is stated that Durant has declined
the Governorship of Louisiana.
AttorneyGeneral Stanberry is in
receipt of many letters with questions
regarding particular points; answers
to which, in his opinion, he cannot
lawfully give; but there are assur-
ances that the supplemental opinion
Is based upon abstracts from State
laws, and will be prepared and pro-
mulgated in ample time to meet the
issues.
Advices from Col Parker, member
of Grants staff, who went West to
investigate the Fort Kearney massa-
ere, corroborates the reports of In
dian hostilities. 1t is stated, unoffi-
cially, that Sherman will take the
field Immediately.
Judges King, of Missouri, and
Fraser, Of Tennessee, have been i'm
peached by their respective State Sc
mates.
New ORLEANS, June 4.-By order
of the President, through the Secre-
tary of War, Sheridan has restored
the old Levee Commissioners, in COM
pliance with petition from Gov.
Wells. Sheridan, in obeying the
order, denounces Wells in strong
terms, and removes him, appointing
Thomas J. Durant in his place. He
also removed the Street Commits
sioner, and appointed William Baken
in his place.
Sheridan's removal Of Gov. Wells
is commented upon favorably by the
press, and appears to be regarded
favorably by majority of the peo-
pie.
RALEIGH, June 4.-The President,
accompanied by Secretary Seward,
Postmaster-General Randall, and
others of the party, were escorted to
the capitol, at 10 o'clock, to-day, by
Governor Worth and Major General
Sickles and staff, and number of
prominent military officers and civil
lians, including the Mayor of Ra.
leigh. The reception took place in
the hall of the House of Commons;
the visitors, after saluting the Presi-
dent, having been introduced scve-
rally to Secretary Seward, Postmas.
terGencral Randall and General
Sickles. The deaf mutes, from the
State Asylum, were among the many
who paid their respects. Whites and
blacks were all treated with the same
courtesy; the greeting received by the
President from all persons was warm
and cheerful; old as well rs young
congratulates him on this visit to his
native town.
The Presidential party will leave
here to morrow morning, to attend
the commencement exercises Mt the
State University, at Chapel Hill
CHARLESTON, June 4.-Saile /
steamer Alliance, Philadelphia;
schooner Dexter, Baltimore; schoon-
CT Richard Vaux, Philadelphia.
RICHMOND, June 4.-Chief Justice
Chase arrived here to-day, and leaves
for Raleigh, N. c.. tomorrow morn
ing, to preside Mt The session of the
Circuit Court tllere.
MOBILE, June 1.-THE following
order has been received by Mayor
Horton this morning:
Headquarters 3D Mil. DIST,
ATLANTA, May 81.
Special Order No. "a.
In pursuance of the recommenda-
ton of General Swayne, command
ing the District of Alabama, touching
the recent disturbances in Mobile,
and for reasons therein stated, the
offices of the City Tax Collector, City
Treasurer and the Board of Alder
men and Common Council, of the
city of Mobile, are hereby vacated by
removal of the present incumbents.
The new appointees will be inaugu-
rated Immediately after The promul-
cation of this order.