The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-11-29
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PRLLED FROM soHoOL-REDEMPTroN OF
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF MAYOR
HALL-COURT MARTIAL AND EXECUTION
CHOLERA D1sAPPEARINa, 4o., 90.
HAVANA. November 27.-Shortly after
parade yesterday. the volunteers assem-
bied, and soon assumed large proper
lions; one body. numbering several hun
dred, assembled before the palace, an ]
othef facing the theatre and a third
around the jail, all demanding the re-
the destruction of Console Oastanon'e
grave. The crowd OF volunteers run
ming through streets were ordered to
join their companions. Shouts Of death
to traitors were given.
Acting Captain General Crespo posi-.
lively refused to deliver up the prisoners,
stating that the law must take its course.
About IL, the volunteer officers got their
men In order and under full control, bat
talon after battalion. marching towards
the jail, and at q O'Clock this morning, a
court martial, composed of the officers
OF The regular and volunteer forces, as
sembled to try the prisoners. The court
martial is in session. The result is not
known. The oity is quiet. The volun-
teers continue guarding the Jail, await
lng the result of the trial. @
b NEW ORLEANS, November 28.-Mata.
moras dates of the 9th state that the
revolutionists, under General Treyino.
attacked Saltillo on the 25th, and that
lighting was still going on. General
Rocha wac advancing from, San Louis
Potosi, with strong Government forces,
and was within aiding distance. Ire
vino is reported short of ammunition.
Communication has been interrupted
entirely beyond Mier. 800 reinforce
ments for Matamoras are expected by
sea from Vera Cruz.
TERRS HAUEE, IND, November o.
Hon. Daniel w. Voorhees,, in q card pub.
iished In the Journal, Of shie city, pro-
poses an important Democratic part;
movement. He says: II keenly appre.
cIate the Importance of an authoritative
expression Of principles which are to
guide US in the future as in the past, It
shonld be nude at an early day, in order
that the organization shall be perfected
and confidence restored in time for the
approaching campaign. This. however,
should be in the shape of National
Convention, embracing delegates from
all the States.
~ am in favor Of calling ouch con-
ventlon at some centre, point in the
West, on day not later than the 22d of
Febrnary next The call should be issued
by the National Executive COMMITTEES
and delegates should be appointed by
state and district conventions. The
bueiness of this body should be TO care.
fully and patiently weigh all views laid
before 1t, to agree upon and publish a
dehnite declaration of principles upon
al matters affecting the political oharac.
Ser and safety OF our free institutions
Inns being done, it should adjourn to
Gay 1xed Tor nominating candidates for
sne Presidency. In the meantime, the
people Of the States can diaonss and an.
prove or disapprove of what has been
done.
cit would be the duty of all Democrats
taking part in politics to submit to the
voice of the majority. If thore are snch
as prefer their own conviction even to
the platform of the National Convention
they can step aside in quiet, without en-.
barrassing anybody else. Let us. how.
ever, have political as we'll as personal
harmony, and success is within our roach.
II the entire Democratic vote can he
consolidated, inspired with enthusiasm.
ald brought to tho polls, Gen. Grant
cannot be reelected. It was the voters
OF our parry that stayed at home on the
date OF the late election which wrought
such u widespread defeat. Thore is no
increase OF the Republican vote. I make
the above suggestions knowing that il is
entirely practicable, and that It meets an
urgent demand of the present crisis. I
shall respectfully urge it upon the Ma.
tional Executive Committee, and ask for
1t the favorable consideration of oonser
vatlve men everywhere"
HAVANA, November 28.-Special re-
ports state that eight students were
found guilty and sentenced to death.
Two negroes we're Immediately shot for
killing volunteer captain. Business
has been suspended.
A Matamoras special, of the 9th.
says 1900 Government troops are near.
ing Saltillo. to raise the siege. Cortina
had appropriated the pay Of the troops
at Camargo to himself. causing a revolt.
A general revolt against the Government
is expected on the first December.