The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-05-04

NKw ORlEANss HAY 3.--The Picayxns
has special from San Antonio, Texas.
narrating that the Indians attacked q
train and burned nine men and one wo.
man. One woman escaped. who brought
the news to Fort Clark. Lieut.. Vincent.
who, followed and fought the Indians,
was killed.
WASHINGTON. May 3.-Handley Lot
Hayes introduced bill to give G, 500. 900
acres of public lands to Alabama for
public school purposes. These lands are
within Alabama, and the bill gives the
State the disposal of them.
Senator Lewis struck Supervisor Pres
berry in the face in an alteration about
the appointment Of special assessor for
Virginia. Presbery said Lewis would be
sorry some day. A fight between the
Arkansas Senators was prevented by an
abrupt adjournment of the executive
session OF the Senate yesterday.
The President has approved an Act
entitled "An Act supplementary to an
Act incorporating the Texas Pacific Rail-
road"
CiNoINNAr1. May 3-EveniDg. - On the
sixth ballot. the Illinois chairman an.
nounced 27 for Adams, [cheers, | IA for
Greeley, for Trumbuil. The Chair
declared the result to be: Adams, 324;
Greeley, 332; Trumboll. 10; Davis, 6;
Chase, 80; Palmer, l. Before the vote
was formally announced, Minnesota
changed 8 from Trnmbull to Greeley.
Various States changed their votes, but
the scene was one of such confusion and
noise, that it was impossible for the re-
porters to hear. Apparently, Greeley is
nominated. Mcclure changed Pennsyl-
vania to 30 for Greeley and for Davis;
lgreat chcers;l Indiana changed to 27
for Adams. A stampede iof changes to
Greeley here occurred. but the noise
and confusion rendered it impossible to
hear details. Illinois changed solid to
Greeley, except one delegate, who in
sisted on his vote for Trumbull. Tie
Chair finally announced the whole vote
to be TIA; necessary to choice, 35S;
Adams has 1877; Greeley, 1872.
On the third ballot, Adams received
264 votes; Greeley, 25S; Trumbull, LAG;
Davis, A. Fourth ballot-Adams, 279;
Greeley, $50; Trumbull. 1877; Davis. Al.
Fifth ballot-Adams, 303; Greeley, 25S;
Trumbull, 81; Davis, 80; Chase. "a.
AS the candidate for Vice President,
435; Julian, ITS; Walker,
ton then adjourned sine die.
WASHINGTON. May 3-Evening.-In-
tense interest prevailed here during to-
day with reference to events at Cincin-
nsti, no. only in executive and legislative
circles. but throughout the city. In
quiries were constantly made as to the
latest intelligence from the Convention.
The progress of the balloting seemed to
add, il possible. to the excitement every
where, the news spreading with remark
able rapidity. Those in the executive
departments heard it at about the same
time it was known in Congress. The
kilograms announcing the nomination of
Horace Greeley as candidate for the
Presidency were received with surprise.
as previous private kilograms foresha-
dowed different result. Republicans
not in sympathy with the Convention are
expressing themselves as not alarmed ut
the selection, while the Democrats say
that their National Convention, to con-
vene on the 4th of July, will define the
policy Of the Democratic party.
The news of the nomination inter-
rupted for some time the proceedings
OF the House, the members gathering in
front OF the Speakers desk, to hear the
latest intelligence. There we're similar
exhibitions in the Senate, while Mr..
Casserly was speaking. That gentleman,
referring to the inattention to business.
moved that an adjournment take place
until the Cincinnati Convention was
over. The excitement subsided, with
the announcement of Gratz Brown as
the candidate for the Vice Presidency.
To night, gentlemen OF all parties are
discussing the effect of tho proceedings
of the Convention on the public minds.
In the House, the tariff and appropri
ations were considered all day. The Sc.
nate proceedings were unimportant. Al
short Cabinet convention eDgrossed the
attention of oil departments of the Co.
yernment.
Probabilities-The lowest barometer
over Lake Ontario will probably move
Eastward over New England. Brisk
and possibly high North-westerly winds
are probable for the lower lakes to. night.
Clear weather will prevail very generally
from the lakes to the Gulf. and South
and middle Atlantic coasts on Saturday,
and extend over New England during
the day. The pressure will diminish
over the Northwest, with Easterly to
Soptherly winds, and extend over tho