The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-12-28
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vile, Thursdsy, a Mr.. Stahlmsp, agentof
the Southern Express Company, was
shot in the arm by w. 81. Wisener, son
OF the late Radical candidate for Go
vernon Wiaener then ehot Wallace
telegraph operator. when Wallace killed
Wisener. The difficulty grew out OF a
refusal OF the express messenger to give
Wisener receipt for money paid on G.
0. d. package.
SAN FRANCISCO, December 24.-The
case OF the Sheriff of Jackson County,
indicted by the Federal Grand jury for
violation of the fifteenth amendment, in
collecting special tax from Chinese
minors. is to be tried rs soon as possible.
The ablest counsel are employed. Tho
result will largely affect income of seve-
raj mining companies. and involves i'm
portant political questions.
ST. Louis, December 26.-Thers are
indications Of speedy thaw, and the
opening of navigation. A number Of
persons have crossed the river on the
ice.
LIVERPOOL, December 24-3 p. M
Cotton and breadstuffs quiet. Provi-
sions ensier.
WASHINGTON, December 25.--A hose
carriage upset, and M engine following,
ran over four persons, killing two.
HARR1soNDURd, Va. December 25.-
a large number OF the principal business
houses were burned this morning, be-
tween and s o'clock. The following
we're totally destroyed: First National
Bank, Weekly Enterprise Office and the
entire square on which the American
Hotel stood. The opposite side of Main
street was considerably damaged. Mr..
Sypff l..
loss is $500, 900, about half insured.
WASHINGTON. December 27.-Messrs.
Lleb, of Tampa, Florida. George and
Andrews. of Syracuse, New York, aud
Bomstien, Of Washington, reported miss
ing ut the Richmond fire, are safe.
The diplomatic view of tile Partisan
situation here, is that there seems no
army outside capable of wrenching Paris
from the besiegers, and Paris cannot,
without assistance, break out. 1t is
apprehended that the scattered gallantry
of the French will be impotent against
invaders.
Congressman Beck's daughter, recent
~ married to the nephew of w. W. Cor
coran, died Of typhoid fever.
The President will not receive visitors
during the holidays.
The United States steamer Tennessee
Is fitting up, to carry the San Domingo
commissioners, as soon as the House
passes the bill.
HAvERuIIL, Mass December 81
The woolen factory of the Edden Com
pany was burned to. day. Loss $780,
00O
BosroS. December 27.-Charles Cur
tls' stables were burned to-day, and
several firemen injured.
CORNWALL, CANADA, December 27.-
The Cornwall woolen factory was burned
today. 200 employees out of employ.
ment. Loss $500. 900.
PANAMA, December 81, ria Jamaica.
Cuban Colonel Ryan arrived on the
steamship Ocean Queen, with arms and
ammunition for Cuba. A large number
OF Cubaus are expected to join Ryan ct
Aspinwall.
ST. LOUIS. December 27.-Dr. E. NJ.
Powers wns arrested to-day for violating
Mrs. Viola Hill. Mrs. Hill is represent
ed as highly respectable lady, recently
from the South. She visited Powers
office to obtain subscription to a new
publication. W. W. Howard, from
Nashville. Tenn, mysteriously disap-
peared from the Southern Hotel.
HAVANA. December 27.-Advices from
Venezuela, to the 7th, state that the
steamer Virgin returned to Puerto Ca
bello from Curacoa. It WAS rumored she
was searched ut Curacao by u Spanish
war steamer, but nothing was found, her
ammunition having previously been dis
embarked, and part of the crew dis
charged and sent to st. Thomas. Alvo-
rcz, Cashier of Miguel Antonio Herre-
ras, has absconded with $4,000 rials.
Advices from Huytj, to the 7th, state
that President Snget has amnestied all
the adherents of Salnave
ATLANTA, December 27.-The Radicals
concede that Georgia is gone Democratic
by 35. 600 to 10000. Thus far, only two
Radical Senators electud-both colored.
The Democrats have majority in the
Senate and House.
It is rumored that Gov. Bullock has
leased tho State Road to the Central
Georgia, Southwestern. Macon and
Western, Brunswick, Nashville and
Chattanooga Railroads, A. Fl. Stephens,
3. H. Hill, j. L. Brown, H. Fl. Peters,
Columbus Delano, Fl. l. Kimball, and
others, for twenty years, tor S255. SS25 GG11G GG11G PER
month. Gov. Bullock gave n supper at
the Kimball House. Columbus Delano
and many other distinguished persons
were present.
RICHMOND, December 27.-Dr r r