The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-01-06
American Intelligence.


CINCINNATI, January 5.-The sugar
cases of Adolph Wood & Co., of Gu
cinnati, and f. w. Perkins & Co., of
New Orleans, have been decided i'm favor
Of the claimants of sugar. While the
Govern ment had lost by improper grad
ing. the Court was not satisfied that
Perkins Il Co. had any knowledge of
error, or had any fraudulent intent.
The Court intimates that Perkins & Co.
would be liable to payment OF two cents
per pound additional duty. This is the
old case where the Government seized
sugars throughout the country, under
allegations of fraud in assessing the
tariff. The point established seems to
be that the Government can collect the
entire tariff wherever the goods may be
found, but can exact no pcnnl forfeiture
from innocent purchasers.
WASHINGTON, January 5.-The Cincin-
natl Commercial publishes letter from
Orville Grant to the President, charging
General Bloomfield, supervisor of Illi-
nols, with connivance at fraud. Orville
Grant admits he was approached. in con-
hdence, with corrupt propositions, both
regarding whiskey frauds and Cuban re-
cognoition: Orville says: II have gained
my knowledge of the whole affair in the
HeA-SoS'o SodANChCC uuo W Gc!t Il, am
betraying confidence; and the only apo.
logy can make for doing q man an act
of injustice is, that my duty to YOU is
stronger than my word of confidence to
one who Is instrumental in defraudipr
the Government and running your repu
tation; for all the frauds of your an
polntees fall upon you and the party"
LANSING, MICH, January 5.-The Re-
publican clucus nominated Terry for the
Senate, which is equivalent to his cleo
tion.
MEMPHIS, January 5.-The constable
and father-in- law of young man under
arrest, killed each other Mt Jacksopport.
Arkansas, to-day.
One man cut anothcr's throat at
Charleston, Miss.
at Blountsvillc, Ala, Lewis Ketchum.
who disemboweled L. Bargess, was taken
from Jail by disguised men and killed.
WASHINGTON! January Sin the
House, Schenck resigned. Orth was ap-
pointed member OF tic WAYS and
Means Committee. Paraguay matters
were discussed.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, January 5.-A fire
is progressing here. The loss is already
$4,000
New YonK, Japuary 5.-The 7eleoran,
has special, dated London. which saws
despatch from Chausey. at Lcemaus,
says he is constantly pushing ahead, with
flying coiors. 10000 troops are march
ing towards Paris, ria Chnrtres. Carl
baldi is ut Dion, doing little. Faidher-
De Is at Arras preparing to attack Man
teu1fel, probably with the intention of
Joining Bonrbaki. There are 10000
troops in Havre, aud 10000 ut Balbec.
exclusive of Franc -Tireurs, cavalry and
regulars. A forward movement com
menced to-day.
WASHINGTON, January 5.-In the
House, Hooper, of Massachusetts, be.
comes Chairman of tho WAYS and Means
Committee. Hooper is said to be more
of protectionist than Scbenck. Orth
IS inclined to free trade. A vote on the
Paragnaynn resolutions will be taken to-
morrow. The question involved is the
endorsement of the late Paraguayan Mi
mister, (Washburne.) and the condemnn-
ton OF certain naval officers.
bill was introduced authorizing the
issue Of $500,000, 900 of per cent.
bonds. Certain reports regarding San
Domingo, made during Pierce's admi-
nlstration. were called for. A bill p1o-
vldlng for Government telegraph was
introduced and referred to the Commit
tee on Roads and Canals A bill giving
Schenck, ns Minister to England, m ad.
ditlonal allowance of $4,000 for nm
amanuensis, was passed.
In the Senate, the correspondence be-
tween Motley and the State Department.
relating TO Motiey's recall, was called
for. The motion was amended, by Sum
ner, to include kilograms. A resolution
was reported and passed concurring in
the opinion OF the Attorney General
that the Choctaws are entitled to $3.50 600
in bonds, and declaring that the Presi
dent be authorized to issue them with
out further legislation. A select com
mittee was appointed to consider certain
charges against Senator Sprague for
blockading in Texas, consisting of Thur
man, Hamlin, Trumbull, Howe and Will
ley. Jewett. the new Senator from Mis-
souri,. was placed upon the Committees
on Naval Affairs aud the Pacitic Rail.
road. a bill was passed providing that
hereafter no tax shall be imposed or col
lec,ea upon any undistributable sum
added to the contingent fund of any in
snr"nce company, nor upon unearned
premiums received for risks assumed,
The bill relieving j. Milton Best was