The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-09-19


conditions and under such rules and re.
gulations as this Grand Lodge may have
prescribed, or may, at any time, adopt,
was unanimously adopted. The other
amendments we're laid on the table for
future action. Several resolutions relat.
ing to the trial of members of insubordi-
nate and Grand Lodges; also to cere-
monies and rituals, the trust fund and
to holding meetings on the Christian
Sabbath, were submitted and referred.
New YORK, September 18.-At an ex-
animation in the case Of Forester, the
alleged murderer of Nathan, today,
Mrs. Ann Keenan,, music teacher, testi-
fed that about O'Clock, on the night of
the murder, she saw man, whom she
identified as the prisoner, prowling
about MIR. Nathan's premises. He had
something concealed up the sleeve of his
coat. She saw him go into the basement
OF the house. He seemed very excited.
"A Washington special says Attorney
General Williams has made q reply to
Alexander 81. Stephens petition for tho
pardon of all the Ku Klux confined in
the Albany Penitentiary. The Attorney
General denies the allegations of Ste
phens, that the conviction of tho Ku
Klux was illegal, and that their pardon
"OoAA w Oh aOu VA JQotlCo uuu
ness towards the South, and says that
the pardon of nll of them would hnvo no
more political Significance than the par
don of those convicted of violating
other statutes.
At the inquest in the case of Orncll
and Seymour, who died nt the Wards
leland Lunatio Asylum, from alleged ILL.,
treatment. the jury rendered verdict us
follows: That Seymour died of injuries
inflicted by Farrell, and Ornell died of
disease OF the brain, hastened by ILL
treatment by Farrell.
just before the burning of the West.
chester Catholic protectory, the children
OF that institution sent to the Pope q
collection of 514 francs, for the HOLY
Fathers personal benefit, together with
letter from the president of the insti-
tuition. The Pope replied, in his own
handwriting; and after hearing of the
destruction of the protectory, sent six
articles to be rafiod for the benefit of
the institute.
Horace Greeley leaves Jersey City for
the West this morning. He will be
escorted through New Jersey by Gov.
Randolph, Of New York.
In Well street, the suspension of
Farnham, Gilbert IL CO. ia announced.
The Erie and gold corners continued
day, but with diminished severity.
There were seventeen offers for bonds
to-day, amounting to $473.8 $50, ut from
llO-S7 to 112-75. The amount adver-
tised for purchase was $1,O0O,O 600; and,
If taken, will go at from 1000 to Ill .33.
The Steam Vessel Owners Association
met yesterday, and elected delegates to
convention for the United States.
which opens at Cleveland, Ohio, next
Monday.
The Municipal Reform Association, a.
meeting last evening, decided to confer
with the other reform organizations be-
fore making a nomination for Mayor.
The reformers will probably nominate
next week.
The representatives of the United
Workmen's Political Association held
meeting last evening, and took measures
Tor extending the organization through
out the oity. 1t was announced that the
obJeot OF the association was to secure
friends of the working-men for local
State Offices.
San. FRANCISCO, September 18-The
Board of Supervisors have agreed to
print the first stage OF favorable notion
on the order to submit to vote of the
people the proposition to grant anbsidy
OF 81, 500, 900 to the Central Pacific Rail.
road Company; of Sl0,0OO,OOO to the
San Francisco and Colorado Railroad
Company, and smaller subsidies to the
North Pacific and Santa Cruz Railroads.
The Board indefinitely postponed the
consideration of the order allowing the
! people to vote q subscription of 80.
600. 600 to the Atlantic and Pacific Rail
road. in return for preferred stock-not.
withstanding majority had petitioned
for it. in competition with the Colorado
scheme.
TRENTON, N. j., September 18.-Ho
race Greeley, accompanied by Gov. Ran
dolph, arrived here to-day, on special
train. at fifteen minutes past l2 O'Clock.
A number of citizens were in waiting
Cheers were given for Greeley or d Ran
dolph. Greeley thanked the people for
their demonstration, whether personal to
himself or in favor of the great Liberal
movement throughout the country. In
the latter respect, it was exceedingly gra.
tifying, as showing the desire of tie peo.
Pile for pure and simple Government,
where the rights of all are respected and
public interests Drotected