The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-05-27

Phofeue tueIr l6lllnR into the hands OF the
insurgents. The Parett has arrived at
Kingston, Jamaica, after landing an expedi-
ton in the Bay of Nip.
Domestic News.
New York, May 26.-Wm. c. Rushmcr,
President of the Atlantic National Bauk, of
Brookl yn, who was killed by the recent
Long Island Railroad disaster, has been
found to be short S250,O0O. A run on the
bank was checked by personal pledges from
the directors
The Quaker City was seized yesterday,
for contemplated violation of the neutral
ity laws. She claims British protection.
The Presbyterian Committees, to which
the basis of reunion were referred, meet
IN Pittsburg in August
The Heralds account of the fight at Nipe
Bay, says that the fillibusters, while fortify-
ing, were surprised by large force OF
Spaniards, who carried the unfinished
works, capturing q flag and five guns. The
filllbusters rallied, recapturing the works
and guns, but failed to recover the flag.
The fillibusters turned the guns on the
Spanish steamer Marsella, which escaped
with two shots through her hull.
RICHMOND, May Pa large conservative
meeting, held in the park this afternoon.
was addressed by Hon. Thomas S. Flournoy
and others, in favor of Walker Republi-
can) for Governor. Walker was present.
and made brief address His appearance
was welcomed with cheers.
The American Baptist Free Mission So
clety commenced its twenty-sixth annivor-
sary meeting here this morning Rev A.
IL. Post, of Pennsylvania, was elected Pre-
sident, and Rev. Rufus l.. Perry, of Brook
lyn. New York, Secretary. Twenty nine
states and Canada are represented by LOG
delegates, including two ladies. A large
majority of the delegates are colored.
MOBILE. May 26.-A fire occurred on
Commerce. between st. Michael and ST..
Louis streets, last night, by which Childress
Davis, grocery dealers, Foster G. Gardner,
+. T.. Stolllnwerck & Brother, commission
merchants, Ober & Anderson, feed store.
and Baker & Co., forwarding merchants,
we're burnt out. Col. L. T. Woodruff, one
of the most prominent business men, and
President of the Board of Trade, lost his
lie. Two others were seriously injured by
the falling walls. The loss is estimated at
between $40, 900 and $4,000.
Z: M.-The funeral of Col. Woodruff,
late President of the Board of Trade. was
the largest ever witnessed in Mobile. The
body lay in state in the Board Rooms until
o'clock, when it was removed to the Me-
thodlst Church, followed by the Board and
Presbyterian Assembly in body. All the
stores were closed throughout the day out
of respect for the deceased.
IL tne General Assembly the greater part
OF the morning was spent in discussing q
plan for the evangelization of the blacks.
DR.. Guardian made an able speech in favor
OF the plan which was recommended It
provides that where practicable, the Presby-
terles, may organize separate colored
churches to be supplied for the present
with white pastors, and ruling elders of
their own color. The pastors of our white
churches to supply these pulpits as far rs
possible. That suitable colored exhorters
may be employed under the direction of the
pastors. That when colored candidates fer
the ministry show themselves fitted for or
dination, they shall be ordained, with the
understanding that they shall henceforth be
enthusiastically separated from us. Our
ministers and people are urged to earnest
labors among them.
SAVANNAH, May 26.-The trial of the
murderers of Broadbaoher and Brickman.
has resulted as follows: Two were convicted
OF murder; four plead guilty of manslaugh-
ter, and nolle pros. was entered against
three.
CHARLESTON, May 6.-Arrived-sc -schoon-
ers N. w Smith and Constitution, New
York; W. B. Mann, Philadelphia. Sailed
steamers Saragossa, New York; Sea Gull,
baltimore; schooner Annie Lewis, ST..
Mary's. Ga.
Washington News.