The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-11-22

WAVso eSouu0. s1o PObd66dlOQ Oh power
has, under the guidance Of Providence,
been devoted 70 the nobleat of uses
the social and political elevation Of those
who come within the sphere of its exer-
ciee., ,ihe long and uninterrupted
friendly relations between Russia and
the United States has naturally created a
etroag sympathy on our part in all that
concerns her welfare. and has caused us
TO regard with deep inteTess.. her steady
but silent progress Eastward, shedding
se every advance the lights Of Christi
antty and civilization over regions which
pave been buried for ages in compara-
tive darkness. Your Imperial Highness
will, nc doubt, find much in our ooun-
try which is novel to a European, which
will be remembered as q source OF useful
suggestion in political sooietiss. In the
name OF & ) citizens in whose behalf I
speak, I tender you q sincere Welcome.
The Prince replied as followe:
GENERAL DIX, LADIES AND GENTLE.
MEN: beg to express my warm thanks
Tor the manner in which have been re-
ceived. The feeling which exists be-
tween Russia and the United States is
as strong as it is lasting, and nothing
can disturb it. I shall pass rapidly
through New York, to pay my respects
to the President. whose high character
is greatly appreciated everywhere; but,
on my return, I shall have the pleasure
to accept your hospitality, 80 kindly ten
dered me.
1t is stated that $3.50, 900 of frauds
have been perpetrated upon the Brook.
iyn Treasury by ring there.
HALIFAX, November 2l.-Cholera has
broken out in the Eastern section OF
Halifax County. A man employed as
COOK on board the steamer Frenklin is
supposed to have brought the disease
into the country. He is recovering, but
other persons who caught the infection
from him have died. The local govern
ment have adopted necessary measures
to prevent spread OF the oontakion.
The health officer OF Halifax is seyerely
blamed for neglect.
WASHINGTON, November 21.-The Pre-
sidont has ordered that the supervisory
district, comprising Alabama and Mis-
slsslppi, be annexed to. and united with,
the State Of Tennessee, and hereafter
constitute but ono supervisory district.
General Walker has been appointed
of Indian Affairs, but will
continue the superintendence of the
census until its completion.
Probabilities-Partially cloudy and
pleasant weather is probable for Wednes-
day for the South Atlantic and Gulf
coasts. The low barometer in Canada
will move Eastward, with South-westerly
winds on the lakes, veering to the North
west. Threatening and rainy weather
will extend very generally along the
Middle and East Atlantic ooast. The
area of cloudy weather will continue
from the Ohio valley to tho upper lakes
and Westward. Dangerous winds are
not anticipated for our coast this even
ing.
Con. Spinner's report recommends
that delinquent national banks be
charged interest for every ten days delay
in paying in taxes. He says not one
cent has been lost to the Government
during the year by the employees in his
Office. He Htates that the Government
has no five per cents of the new loan for
sale.
ATLANTA, GA, November 21.-Aoting
Governor Conley vetoed the bill order
ing special election to fill the vacancy
created by Bullock'a resignation.