The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-04-28

Foreign Affairs.

suvius continues; 200 persons burned to
death. The flames burst from under
the feet of the inhabitants. The people
are flying from Terro del Greco.
NAPLES. April 27.-There is no abate-
ment OF the lava, which flows down the
mountain sides, destroying everything.
No Americans are missing. Explosions
are heard, and the flames can be seen
distinctly. from this city. There is a
great panic around tho base Of the noun
tain.
7P. M.-The eruption of Mount We
snvius continues with dreadful violence
and threatens other towns. Explosions
Of the volcano are constantly heard in
this city. The CONSERVATION AMONG the
inhabitants Of the villages and towns
which are threatened with danger in
creases. It is reported that many tour.
lists were surrounded by the lava and
perished. His Majesty King Victor
Emanuel has sent aid to persons who
have been compelled to flee from their
homes and encamp in fields.
MADRID. April 27.-The Carlists have
out the telegraph wires at many points
in the provinces infested by them; con-
sequently but few dispatches relative to
insurlection have been received here
this morning. A band of insurgents at-
tackled the railway station in the town of
TolsoDs, province of Leirida. yesterday,
but were speedily repulsed
American Intelligence.
TALLAHASSEE. April 27.-The Florida
Liberals are organizing for representation
at Cincinnati.
There ls quorum in the Florida Le-
gislature-that in the Senate being OBJ
tanned by bringing in member recently
convicted OF bribery. Acting Governor
Day addressed both Houses against the
claims of Governor Reed, who was i'm
peached but not tried by the last Legis-
iature, on the ground that he is not to be
tried.
MArAA1oRAs. April 27.-San Louis Po-
tosi is quiet. Stage and telegraphic
communication has generally been re-
established. Trevino's cavalry is ut Rey-
noso. The rebels temporarily occupied
Iacatecas. 1000 men, 1000 guns and
eleven cannon were captured. No Go
vernment force near Saltillo. Neerete
departed for Puebla with garrison. A
merchant from the interior reports Diaz
IN Jallsco, leading a strong division.
Irevlno publishes an address to the peo-
pie OF Matamoras, that he comes to re-
lieve them from Juarez's usurpations
and tyranny. Trevino's forces are scat
tered for subsistence.
Later dispatches state thnt courier
from CHlargo reports Rocha recalled to
the City of Mexico.
NKw ALBANY, IND, April 27.-The
worklng-men have issued an address
calling q mass convention of labor re-
formers for June 8. They have nlso So
lected delegates to Cincinnati.
gale tonight, gigantic truss and Dor.
Jubilee Coliseum fell with a crash that
was heard for miles. One of tbs end
towers had reached height of ITO feet.
None hurt.
WASHINGTON, April Ex-senator Viii
son says Congress will not adjourn until
amnesty passes.
u. II. davenport. arrested on reuui-
sltlon OF Governor Brown, of Tennessee,
ON charge OF being defnulter to the
amount OF $40, 200, as receiver of the
McMinville and Manchester Railroad
has been held for hearing.
The April report from the Agricultural
Department on the condition of tho
winter grain says, the low temperature
in the month of March, and accumula-
lions OF winter snow and ice, have re-
tarded the springing of vegetable life,
and tinged with gloom the views of local
reporters over large area; at the date
OF the returns, snow still covered deeply
the grain fields, and only conjecture.
founded on the forwardness and igor Of
the plants at the opening of winter. and
on the mechanical condition of the soil.
and the severity OF tho season, could
point to the probable status of the win.
ter grain; the general tenor of reports
carries the idea. not Of sweeping destruc
tlon by freezing, but of in Jury by thin
ming out by killing in spots and patches.
and especially by retarding an early start
and vigorous growth; in many cases the
plants. apparently dead, were only sleep
lpg;. unpromising in apr earance. but
firmly rooted and ready with favoring
warmth and sunshine. to start into sure
ana ssendy, If not rapid growth. Where
the fields were drained, the soil deep and
mellow, the casualties of winter have
been unknown; where the seeding was
zone with the drill, on land having any
falr degree of suitable preparation, al.
most absolute immunity from loss by
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