The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-03-09

das dvenibe 1iuF Nebraska, bsg I6a6ved
very slowly,to the South. east. and now
covers Iowd, Missouri and IlIiloisI its
influence has extended very rapidly TO
the gulf, and less 80 towards Lake Onta.
rio. Heavy rains are reported from the
Mississippi Valley, with high and brisk
Sontherly winds from the gulf to Lakes
Michigan and Huron. High Northerly
winds in Nebraska. Fresh winds pre-
vail on the atlantic coast ProbabiIi-
ties-A severe storm is indicated for to-
night and tomorrow for the gnlf. High
winds for Thursday on the lakes; threat
ening weather on the South Atlantic,
with fresh winds.
It u.s. .rumored at Havana that heavy
engagements have occurred at Los Lunis.
Ehe insurgents had two guns. The
Spaniards were victorious. The Radi-
Gals OF Porto. Rico have elected deputies
for the Cortes-the Conservatives not
voting. i.., .,,.,y,
The Democrats Of Dssnia;aes.Iova,
elected the Mayor, TsaeaafaE, a4diN2ar-
shat: The usual Republican majority
was. 50G.. s4,. ,,,...i -
In the, New York isipal,eleetiens,
the ReEAbsieans. carry Elmira, .Rootses.
tef+.sR0gghAsepsiae; Auburn. and New
Hartford; the Democrats carry Utica,
Troy, Waterville, Rome and Oswego.
Wendell Phillips, in q lecture for the
benefit of the French, in New York, de-
nounced Bismarck as the bigot OF
Europe.
Chase is here. His health is much
improved.
Ferriss, of New York, Aldridge, of
Vermont, and Howell, of Iowa, has been
appointed commission to examine
Southern claims
CHARLESTON, March 9.-The Germans
of Charleston celebrated tho conclusion
of peace today by n grand open air
gathering, with orations, patriotic songs,
&c. &c The city is profuselly decked with
German flags.
TooMBs-WHY He Could NOT CELE-
DRATE HORACE GREELEY's BIRTHDAY
The citizens of Moonshine Summit.
Ohio, celebrated Horace Grecley's birth
day on the 3d instant The following
from Hon. Robert Toombs was chnrac
teristic
AUGUSTA. GA, January 25, 1871.
GENTLEMEN: have received your let
ter inviting me to participate in the cele-
bration of tho sixtieth birth dny of Hon.
Horace Greeley, and but for pledge
that am under not to cross Mason &
Dixon's line until can 'call the roll of
my slaves" Mt the base of Bunker Hill
Monument, should be with you on an
occasion which awakens some pleasant
and many bitter memories.
Georgia, you will remember, went
quite reluctantly out of the Union. I
was enabled to rush the ordinance of Sc
cesslon through our Legislature by read
ing In the House the editorials of the
New York Tribune, upholding the right
OF the Southern States to set ND q 60
vernment for themselves, and denying
the right of the Federal Government to
keep us in the Union by "coerciop.'
For this timely service then cherished
warm feeling of gratitude towards Mr..
Greeley, but ''change has come over
the spirit of my dream" All things
considered. taking Georgia out of the
Union was the worst days work I ever
did.
Instead of our slave roll-call, things
have turned end for end, and now slaves
call the roll of their former masters. The
negro has been elevated not only to q
personal equality, but has actually be-
come the representative of white men.
l. do not, however, rcfer to this mortify-
ing reverse in the fortunes of the South
by way of reproof or complaint. Mr.
Greeley, in advocating the right of Sc
ccssion, "meant well," though it was "a
great mistakc;" and while l cannot for
get that L was cruelty misled, I can lay
my hand upon my heart and cheerfully
say tllat forgive him. Very truly yours,
ROBERT TOOMBS.
The New MODE OF GOVERNING TIE
DISTINCT OF COLUMBIA A.-Both the Sc
nate and House of Representatives hav-
ing concurred in the conference commit
tees report upon the bill and amend
ments providing q new mode of govern.
ment for the District of Columbia, the
Act now wants only the signature of the
President, who is understood to favor
the change, to become law. The Act
vests tho executive authority in Go
vernon, who shall be appointed by the
President, by and with the advice and
consent of the Senate, and hold Office
for four years, and until his successor