The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-10-24
American lnGoliiGonce.
NOON DISPATCHES.

HAYTIEN AND SPANISH DIFFICULTY-YER.
dot AGAINST a AAIoRMoN-RA1LRoAD DE-
CIsIoN-nIoT-sUIODE- FIRES
AGRICULTURAL FAIRS, 60 AO -
PORT AU PRINCE, October 2l.-The
commander OF the Spanish man-of war
having demanded the delivery, Of the FL
libustering steamer Hornet, the Haytien
Government refused to comply with the
demand, whereupon the Spanish Consul
hauled down his consular flag md went
on board the man-of-war; which NJ nee
started for Havana for Instructions. so
WAsHINGToN, October 21.-Geni, Belk-
nap addressed letter TO the Solicitor of
the Treasury. Banfield, as to whether
steamboats, whose certificates were unex-
pIred required new inspection under the
new law. Banfield concludes his letter:
Taking this view Of the question pre-
sented in your letter. I would suggest
that you cause. as rapidly as the oonye-
nience Of the officers will permit. new
inspection to be made OF all steamers
subject 70 the provision of this Act, in
order that owners thereof may be cor.
rectly advised Of the additional require
ments OF the present law"
gIoPEKA, October 22.-In the United
States District Court to-day, three men
were sente:cea to Ave years inprison-
ment each for stealing Government mules
at Fort Harker; one man for two years
ZOE personating Government officers; one
Tor ten years Tor robbing registered let
ters; and ono for six months. under the
Endorsement, Act, for stufflng the ballot
boxes,
WASHINGTON, October %. The Presi !.
dent has returned.
EA1T LAKE. October 22-The verdict
in tIa Hl.wkins case, charged with nduI-
terry, is guilty. The penalty is from
three to twenty years imprisonment.
This is considered test case. Il virtu.
ally places the polygamists at the mercy
OF the tirst wife, who, under the ACT, is
Gne only person who can proceed against
him.
ST. LOUIS. October 22.-In the Circuit
Court, full bench refused to enjoin the
County clerk from selling railroad pro-
perty for taxes. The Central American
Insurance Company has suspended.
OHAR1EsToN, Ootober 22.-There was
one fever death reported during the past
twenty-four hours
ST. LOUIS, October 23.-The National
Pol!ce Convention is considering means
!or breaking mp thieving which results
IN railroad freight shortage. The matter
VIZ AoAoAAOA W u6tGCLlf0 COmmlLG66.
SCRANTON, PA, October 23.-Devlip.
the anti-Popery lecturer, attempted to
speak here. A riot occurred, in which
Devlin was severely cut in the head.
Devlin determined to make another ut
tempt to-day.
CAIRO, October %. While the passen-
gers were at supper at Union City, on
the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, three
men jumped on the engine and back ed
the train two miles. Their oonfedsrates
robbed the express train of $4,000. Ali
escaped.
NIGHT DISPATCHES.
WASHINGTON. October 23.-There was
full bench Of the Supreme Court to.
day, except Ne.son. No decisions to.
day.
The President appointed VIM. Spence
as Marshal Of m ddle Tennessee; II. r,
Hacht, Postmaster. Shreveport. La.
David l.. Brengle, of Salisbury, N. O.,
and ). r. Pierce, OF oxford, Miss., su
pervisors for discussing means of pro
tection to cotton during it's transit or
steamboats,.
Probabilities--The cloudy weatae,
will probably extend on Tuesday South
east Of the Ohio Valley; cloudy anc
smoky weather in Pennsylvania and New
England. The barometer will probably