The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-12-19
Arnerloan IntellI9ence.
NOON DISPATCHES.

American IntelllGence.
NOON DISPATCHES.
DECISION BIZ THE WASHINGTON TREATY
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES FAILURE OF THE
MEXICAN Observation-Disclosures
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WASHINGTON, December 16.-Before
the commission under the Washington
treaty. in the case of Anthony Barclay
rs. the United States, the claimant al
leges that while resident Of Georgia,
he did not intend to change his allie
gianoe from Great Britain, bnt complied
with the Queens proclamation of neu-
trality. He pleads the Presidents pro-
oiamation ccnfiscating property passing
from the ipsurrectionary to loyal States,
and alleges various acts Of plunder by
Shermen's forces, and the occupation of
two OF his plantations by Sherman's or.
der. Barclay claims 1915, 600. The
United States demur that the acts al
legged do not constitute valid claim
under the treaty; that they are not re-
sponsible, and that the claimant, bv
domicile, is not entitled to claim as q
British subject under the treaty. The
British counsel claim that the wanton
destruction OF Barclays property was
not necessary. and the incident was not
justified by the laws of nations Inju-
ries so inflicted are undeniably q proper
subject for reclamation. In case OF q
neutral. the British counsel admit tenn
porary allegiancs, under certain ciroum-
stances, to one power, but claim perma-
nene allegiance to another. When two
conflict, the temporary gives way to the
permanent allegiance. The commission
decides that the first question, whether
the N9pmission have jurisdiction, de-
pendSshpon whether the claimant is
British subject within the meaning of
the treaty. This undoubted plea, that
the claimants residence in Georgia ex-
cludes him from the treaty denied, the
whole demurrer was disallowed. But
the United States Government is at
liberty. If they see At. to take issue upon
the facts alleged in the memorial.
WASHINGTON, December 17.-The ex-
tension OF time by the Mexican and
United States Commission does not per-
NIT the presentation of new claims.
The Spanish and American Commission
has done nothing yet. on account of the
difficulty in getting evidence, owing to
the disturbed condition of Cuba.
CHARLESTON, December l7.-The
smallpox quarantine established here
some weeks ago against vessels arriving
from New York and Philadelphia, has
been discontinued. tt
MEMPHIS. December 17.-John r.
Dnrf. clerk in the post offloe. drew
$25, 600 in the Louisville library lottery.
New YORK, December 1.-THE bark
May Ssetson, from New York for Aspin-
we'll, was abandoned ut aea.
NEW YORK.. December 18.-Nothing
new in the Tweed affair. It is proposed
to arrest him from day to day, upon alle-
cations, until some fifteen Indictments
are exhausted.
Henry T. Tuckerman, well.known
scholar, is dead; aged ffty-eight years.
A Havana special to the Herald says
Oastanon's grave was not desecrated
The glass covering the niche was not
broken. and everything about the grave
Is In perfect order-nothing having been
disturbed. The lease OF Samana Bay
has expired. and the American flag has
been hauled down.
The Elections Committee has post
poned Cessna Os. Myers, until after the
holidays. The committee refuses to ex-
tend time to Edwards. in Bowles ps
Edwards. from Arkansas. The Senate
is discussing the. Retrenchment Commit
tee. Disaffected Republicans claim they
are not represented in the committee.
The debate is acrimonious. In the
Elections Committee of the Senate, only
Morton favors Blodgett; the rest favor
Norwood, In the contest from Georgia.
WASHINGTON, December l8.-Anburn
papers say that Seward is low, feom
paralysis.
The latest Mexican advices represent
tnat Juarez maintains fearless attitude
Ro
bellion. The Cabinet remains un-
cnanged. The people complain that
the opposition is directed more against
the Cabinet than Jnarez. The revolu.
ZION In the Western States is extending.
Extraordinary powers has been given
y2:.!st Governors OF the State. Rrai.
ness Is PROSTATE and all industries are
paralyzed. A United States protecto.
rate or annexation is boldly discussed Ga
the only solution. No important en-.
gagements are reported in the central or
Western States. A World special, dated
City OF Mexico, 9th instant, says the re.
voiution will probably be a failure. as
only two States have risen. There ie
no popular excitement. Daz is fugi.
tive, and is closely pursued. The conn.
try is only disturbed by robbers. A
Herald special, dated City of Mexico,
llth instant, via Havana, announces
that the Government has broken the
back OF the rebellion. No particulars.
NIGHT DISPATCHES.
WARRINGTON, December 18.-Paymas
ter General Brice has been retired at his
own request. Maj Alverd, acting
Comptroller. has called for bank state
ments at the close OF business on the
10Th inst
The Southern Claims Commission re-
snmes its session Immediately after New
Years.