The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-03-12
American Intelligence.

CHARLESTON, March 11.-Arrivcd YES
terday-steamers Charleston, New York !:
Falcon, Baltimore; schooner Eureka,
Baltimore.
KINGSTON, March 9.--The Dacia and
Suffolk will commence graphing for the
Aspinwall cable as soon rs the weather is
favorable. Preparations are making
here for improvement of agriculture by
irrigation on large scale. Railroads
and other Internal improvements are
contemplated. The project has been
started for a branch line Of British
steamers from Jamaica 10 New York, for
Santiago de Cuba and Havana. The
colonial government is dcsirous of en-
couraging the emigration of farmers
from the United States.
MEXICO, March 3, via HAVANA, March
lO.-GoEernor Ferquiera, of Sonora, is
candidate for the presidency. Four
candidates are now running, and two
more are spoken OF. The Legislature of
Jalasco deposed tho Governor of that
State. The Governor of Oaxaca having
grossly i'll treated some citizens, Minis.
ter Nelson has addressed the General
Government on that subject. The in
vestigating committee of Congress has
discovered q defalcation of 81, 200, 900
in the Treasury Department. Romero
has determined to resign before the
meeting of Congress. The press here
attack him, and point with suspicion to
large amount Of property owned by
him IN the city and country, estimated
at $500, 900. When the books Of the
treasury Departmentw were demanded by
the Congressional committee, Romero
refused to deliver them, and the chair
man OF the committee has signed q state
ment to that effect. The Treasurer re-
fused to obey the laws at the express
ordor of the Minister of the Treasury.
Jhe Central Club of the Capital has
appointed Generals Negreta and Villebos
to draw up an accusation against Juarcz.
Washington's birthday was duly cele-
brated. The American colors we're dis.
played in various quarters of the CITY.
Minister Cattaneo returns to Italy TO.
day, bearing commercial treaty. Tie
f'ederalists complain of indiscriminate
destruction of trees on the isthmus of
Tehuantepec. Election excitement con-
tinues. The general belief is reyolu.
ton will follow the election.
PHILADELPHIA, March 1O.-A large
Kadical meeting Mt Camden, N. j., TO-
night, protested strongly, in series OF
resolutions, against tho removal of Sum
ner from the craftsmanship OF Foreign
Relations.
A Times special, dated Paris the 11.b.
says the National Guards holding Mont.
martre surrendered their cannon, and
will be formally demanded to surrender
oil arms to-day.
WAsH1NaToN, March 1O.-The vote
oustlng Sumner was 81 Republicans
against Democrats. Not voting %
Republicans and Democrats.
The Republican caucus relative To so.
curing plan for the protection of
Southern Unionists re.assembled 20.
night. Considerable dobate ensl1ed on
the question. Butler presented a report
OF tho committee appointed last night.
the first item OF which was proposition
to amend the rules, to prevent SO mnc;,
fllibnstering on tho part Of tho minori
ty.. The committee recommend the nm.
polntment Of sul-com mittcc to confer
with the Senate caucus tomorrow. in ro.
!ation to proper legislation on the sub.
lect OF law and order in the South.
Sheldon was not in favor Of Legislation
that would not apply to criminals in any
part OF the country. Elliott, colored, ol
South Carolina, appealed to Republicans
not to adjourn until bill passed tc
punish Ku Illuxism. a committee a.
i've was appointed to consult with tho
Senate caucus and report action.
NEW York, March 1O.-Thc stcame,
China was detained at quarantine on nc
count OF sickness. No passengers were
landed.
Ihe relief fund amounts TO $llS,OO