The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-05-10
Domestic Neyys.


New YORK. May 6.-Gen. Jordan, Col
Costello, Major Betancourt, and other
officers, all of the Cuban army, arrived
to-day. They report the Cuban cause to
be in better condition than ut any pre-
vlous stage, and that the success of the
revolution depends only on time. Sup
plies and considerable arms and ammu-
milton have been safely received from
abroad, and much has been taken from
the enemy. The stock of ammunition
on hand is sufficient for the present needs
OF the Cuban army, which numbers
about 10, 900 men, equipped. The artil-
lery is sufficient for the present method
OF warfare, and consists chiefly of noun
tain howitzers. The season is now in
favor OF the revolutionists, giving them
what they most need-time for organi-
zation and collection of supplies. The
rainy season retnrds Spanish operations,
and when over, the heat of summer will
prevent the Spaniards from pushing the
war. Col. Costello is n wealthy planter
OF the interior, who is thoroughly fami-
liar with all the resources of the revolu-
tlon, and says it has never been as strong
as Its friends claim, nor as weak as the
Spaniards assert, but he regards the stu
alton, at present, altogether hopeful.
CHARLESTON, May 9.-Arriyed--
steamer South Carolina, New York.
WASHINGTON, May 9.-The House ad-
journed until tomorrow, without trans
acting any business.
In the Senate, Morrill,, of Vermont.
spoke on the tariff question, after which
the appropriation bill was considered.
The Senate legislative, executive and
judicial appropriation bill was consider
ed. The Senate Committee reported
amendments increasing appropriations
to the Offices of Assistant Treasurers at
New Orleans and Charleston, the former
to 81, 600 and the latter to So, 600, which
were agreed to.
The House adjourned, after the read
ing of the journal.
Revenue receipts to-day, S117,6oO.
The Indian Commissioner has called
convention to meet of Cooper Institute.
New York, on May 18, to promote re-
form IN Indian administration and to
sustain the Presidents Indian policy.
The friends to the annexation of San
Domingo, now claim to have the neces-
sary two-thirds to secure the ratification
of the treaty.
Last night, the column supporting the
gallery of the colored Baptist Church
IN this city, gave way, causing the gale
y w octtlc AUOuI Ouo lOOG. some OF Inc
congregation, in attempting to escape,
Jumped from the first and second story
windows. Several were injured one
seriously.
PHILADELPHIA, May 9.-The papers,
this morning, arc filled with details of
the demage by the hail storm. McKcn-
zle's nurseries had 1000 panes of glass
broken, and were damaged to the extent
Of $4,000. ST. Marks and the New
Betheden Churches. had their valuable
stained glass windows shattered. Half
OF the street lamps were destroyed. Tho
largest hail-stono was eleven inches in
circumference, and weighed eleven
ounces. Many serious accidents occur
red from runaway horses.
MONTPELIER, May 9.-Lawronce Bran
ford, United States Senator for short
time in 1854, died to-day, aged eighty
six.
NEw YoRK. May o.-The defence in
the Mcfarland trial concluded to-day,
and prosecution sums up tomorrow. An
immense crowd, including many ladies,
were in the court room