The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-04-12

ments that may have been entered into
between the mother country and foreign
countries. We cannot remain as part of
the empire and act as an independent
nation. we must be willing to allow
the imperial Government, in its dealings
with the United States or other foreign
countries, TO make suoh bargains as they.
in their wisdom, and in accordance with
the public opinion of the empire, nav
find necessary, and we must acqniesce
like good subjects, and put up with the
consequences. Mr.. McDougall was quite
ready to discuss the propriety of poll.
tical change, If it was found that our
| position was an embarrassment to
ourselves and to the mother country.
he was quite prepared to consider
what was the best, wisest and safest
course Tor us to take; but in Parliament.
they could not discuss this question.
They must then deal with things as thew
wore; they must recognize Canada as
part OF the British Empire. The mari.
time provinces wore satisfied with the
fishery clause. He considered that the
Importance of the concession made to
| the United States in this matter had been
greatly over-ratcd. AS to the navigation
of the st. Lawrence, he held that it
would be an advantage to Canadn to al
low Americans equal rights on that river,
and that, in point OF international law.
they were entitled to it any way. He
argued that the imperial GovernmeLt I
was alone responsible for the treaty.
ST. Louis, April 11.-The stea mboat
Oceanus, from Red River for ST. Louis.
when near Brooks Point, twenty miles
above Cairo, at about o'clock this
morning, exploded her boilers, tearing
the boat to pieces All the officers are
reported killed Many passengers were
scalded to death or drowned. No numes
yet received. Sixty five passengers were
on board. 1t is -eported that but four
or five were saved
CHARLESTON, April In the United
States Court, to-day, four prisoners from
York County, indicted at the last term
Tor conspiracy and murder, plead guilty
OF conspiracy, and the murder charges
were withdrawn by the Government.
WASHINGTON, April 11-Evening. In
the House, tho Committee on Private
Land Claims agreed, to-day, to report
the Senate bill extending the Act of
june ~. 1850, relating to private land
claims IN Florida, Louisiana aud Missis.
slppi, with On additional section allow
ing combinations upon proof of pos
session since the acquisition from France.
The House Judiciary Committee have
unanimously agreed to report on the
Dill OF MIR. Harris, of Virginia, in favor
OF repeating the tsst oath on Southern
ante beliu0, claims for mail and cenaus
service.
In tue uouse, the bill relating TO tho
transportation of animals by rail passed.
1t oompels five hours rest and refresh
ment after twenty-eight hours confine
ment IN the cars. Banks presented a
resolution requesting the President to
demand the release of DR.. Howard and
restoration of his property.
In the Senate, the Pensions Commit
tee reported adversely on the bill giving
Earragut's widow $4,000 year pension.
The North Carolina contested scat came
up. No action.
Probabilities-Tho barometer will fall
on Friday from the lakes to the Gulf
and Atlantic, and the very low barome-
ter over Southeastern Dacota and North
western Iowa will move Eastward over
Lake Michigan. and as very severe
storm over the lake region and Ohio
valley, with cloudy weather and rain,
Which latter will extend over the South.
ern and Middle States very generally on
Friday, with increasing Southerly to
Easterly winds. Rising barometer.
brisk and high North.westerly winds
and clearing weather will extend Eust-
ward over the North h-west tonight, and
to Lake Michigan and over the lower
mississippi valley by Friday evening
Cantionary signals will continue at Mil
waukie. Chicago and Grand Haven, and
are ordered for Detroit to 60 to Cleyc-
land and Buffalo.
New YORK, April l1-Eyenipg. Ma
tamoras specials to the 10th sny tele-
graphic communication with Reynasu
has been re-established, which shows
that the revolutionists are not approach
ing from TINT direction. Palacos is not
enforcing the blockade of the Rio
Grando.
4 N IMPORTANT DECISION. In the Su-
preme Court, on Monday, an important
case was decided. It was an action
brought by Mr.. Bradley. q lawyer