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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-02-14

COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS. The
case of the State vs. David Falk. white,
Isaac Friday and William Williams, CO.
lored, indicted for murder, occupied the
attention of the court, yesterday, up to
the hour OF adjournment. This morn
ing, at 10 o'clock, the arguments in the
case will be commenced.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-02-14

MAIL ARRANGEMENTS Northern
mail opens at 800 P. NJ; closes 7.15
A. NJ. Charleston day mail opens 400
P. NJ; closes 600 A. NJ. Charleston
night mail opens $50 A. NJ; closes 800
P. NJ. Greenville mail opens 6.45 p.
NJ. closes 600 A. M. Western mail
opens 9. 90 A. NJ: closes 1.30 P. III. On
Sunday Office open from to 4 P. NJ.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-02-14

DRAMATIC. Warner and Miss
Rawlinson gave another entertainment,
last evening, at Irwin's Hall. The re-
citations were fully up to those on pre-
vious occasions, Notwithstanding the
apparent fact that MIR. w. still labored
under his recent attack of catarrh. This
evening will be the last opportunity for
our citizens to listen to Mr.. Warmers
mastery recitations.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-02-14

LIST OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
/. T.. Orchard-Notice.
DR.. Dean Clark-Leotures.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
Convocation Columbia Chapter.
P. Cantwell-Cod Fish, SO.
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An afTrAy, which came -nea, resu,tin o

An Array which came near resnltin q
seriously, took place in the depo. at South
Berwick Junction on the Fourth, Three
Frenchmen engaged in quarrel, during
which pistol was discharged and the bali
passed through the hat of gentleman stand.
ing nesr.
Fifteen pairs Of twins is Portland's proud
record so far this year.
The town debt of Wiscasset Is to be pu,
into more convenient shape by the issue Of
500, 900 worth Of coupon bonds, as authorized
BY a recent town meeting.
The Pemaquid Celebration, at Long Cove
Bristol, on the 4th, was success.
professor" Hilton. who walked on tight
rope over Lewiston Falls, on the 4th, says he
didn't receive sufficient funds for his fool
hardy feat. and now cries for more.
Valorus P. Coolidge, a young man 20
years of age, employed in the Worumbo
Mills at Lisbon Falls, committed suicide on
Friday by drowning in the Androscoggn
river.
The body Of Mr.. Hilton, Tho was drowned
in passing in boat over Bonibazee Rips in
Norridgew ock, was found Friday afternoon
az Pishon's Ferry.
Business is said to be better in Bath than
it has been for % years.
Mr. and Mrs Fremont are summerinp at
Mt. Desert, and no doubt he will be inter-
viewed by any number of the editorial broth
rem who go hither for their summer lark this
week.
Mr.. William Hastings, son of Major Hast
ings of Bethel, recently died in New York of
small poX.
Smoke issued from the windows IN the
chamber of Simon Stuart's dwelling house in
Holden on Wedne sday. caused by Fourth
of July fre-cracker. bu. the fire was speedily
extinguished. and but little damage done.
\ man named Thomas Rogers. who has
been for many years resident of Biddeford,
committed suicide in Saco, by drowning on
Saturday last. The deceased was over fftv
years OF age, and machinist by trade, hav-
ing been lately employed in Gilmans machine
shop. lie has, at TINES, been very much ad-
dicted to drink.
Superintendent Merritt OF the Boston and
Maine Railroad has been granted a leave of
absence to suit his needs as to health and
pleasure, and will soon make European
tour.
y catastrophe happened TO some excursion
lists at Fort Popham on the 4th. Two young
men were endeayoring TO cross the river
when they were struck by The hail storm, and
the boat capsized. They managed however
to cling to the keel OF the skiff until assist
ance could be rendered them from ! Ire shore
The three National Banks of Watervlle.
have ust made semi.snuual dividend OF
five per cent.
The Portland Press say that sou.e rorrow-
full wag, who missed his best friend on the
Fourth Of July, tied piece Of Grape on the
door OF the Liquor Agency.
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NEWS BY MAIL.

Miss Carrie b. Homer OF Bueksport. has
been appointed to clerkship in the Pension
Bureau at Washington.
The English Grcnadier Guards Band sailed
for England from New York Saturday, after
an enthusiastic reception and excellent con-
cert in the metropolis.
Judge McCunn died suddenly at his resi-
dence in New York last SATURDAY. morning.
1t is alleged that he died from excessive
grief at being deprived of his iudgship by the
| Senate.
| Judge McCunn leaves fortune Of three
million dollars and no children. His wife
had an independent fortune when he married
her in 1850. All accounts and the doctors
agree that his death was caused by neryons
and physical prostration arising from the en-
| element of his trial and the shock of his I'M
! expected removal.
The statement that Vanderbilt is about to
be made president of the Eric Railroad is de.
MED by Mr.. Mclienry, who admits that there
was originally some idea of it, but that a
soon as it was found that the State laws in
terposed difficulties, the project was aban.
doned. The presidency is, it is said to be
offered to president of one OF the Western
railroads.
Gov Smith of Georgia has issued an order
to the colored military organization in Sa-
vannah, known as the Lincoln [ MON Guards
TO hold an election tor commissioned officers.
This is the first instance Of the kind in the
State.
| The commencement exercises at Yale Uni
versity began Sunday with the baccalaureate
sermon to to the graduating class by Presi-
dent Porter.
| A tragedy was enacted at Cincinnati sun
day afternoon. A boy entered the yard of
an old man, a local preacher of the Metho-
dist church, to recover lost ball. when the
old fellow shot him with pistol loaded with
slugs. Death ensued in Il few moments, and
| the murderer was err, sted
Hon. John p. Bigelow. ex Mayor of Bos-
ton, died in that city July fourth, aged seven
| five. o
The New Hampshire legislature adjourned
on Thursday.
Horace Greeley and Chief Justice Chase
had an interview at Newport, r. l., Thurs
day.
The Erie and New York Central Railway
Companies have consolidated. The freight
and passenger tariffs west and north are to
he raised,
The ninety anniversary of our indie
pendence was celebrated throughout the
country with general enthusiasm, unalloyol
save by the accidents by fire and powder
which are the lamentable Accomplishments OF
our national holiday. The Southern cities
joined very generally in the celebration,
/ Richmond, Va, observing the day for the
! first time in twelve years. The showers in
| the afternoon somewhat dampened the ardor
of the general festivities. From San Fran
cisco to New York, from New York TO East
port, the day was given M TO pleasure and
rejoicing.
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Telegraph News in General.

Cincinnati, 8. special to the Gazette
says tnat the rumor that the people of Mer-
Ger County, Ohio, would take the law into
their own hands with reference to the sup
posed inhuman murder Of Miss Belle Secor
who was outraged on her way from Sunday
School two weeks ago, then murdered and
thrown aside to be partly devoured by hogs.
have proved well founded.
Early this morning people began to arrive
in China, where the prisoners Jacob kimble.
Absalom Kimble and Alexander Mcleod.
were 1ncarcerated. Arrivals continued till
10 o'clock when about 5000 had assembled.
! They then surrounded the Jail, took forcible
possession of the jailor, disposessed him of
his keys, and after effecting an entrance to
the cells took therefrom the prisoners and
removed them under a strong guard to a
wagon. The Kimball farm where the shock
ing crime was committed, is about twelve
miles from this place. The crowd announced
their determination to remove the prisoners
and execute the sentence an outraged COM
muuity had pronounced. The prisoners " i'll
undoubtedly be hung before the men return.
Detroit. Mich. g. Several of the Saginaw
and Bay City mills are running to-day short
handed. Workmen are coming from Cana
and other places attracted by high wages.
aud it is thought the mills will be fully sup
piled with men in a few days. The strikers
arc determined not TO return to work on the
IL hour basis.
Long Branch, .. President Grant to-day
in conversation stated that he had received
telegram from Washington informing him
that the Spanish Minister Of State had order
ed the release Of DR.. Houard and the rastor-
stion of his property.
The President has accepted an invitation
to attend the Strauss bail to he given in New
York.
81. Louis, \. Deputy L. 5. Marshal
Berstadt who with others was sent to Rey-
nolds on last Saturday by L. S. Marshal
Newcomh, to arrest the perpetrators Of the
outrage committed on Rev. Thos. Callahan
some days ago returned to-day with James
II. George. sheriff of Reynolds county, Jessie
Allison and VIM. Parker. The other men
charged with being engaged in the outrage
could not be found. The prisoners were
taken before L. $. Commissioner Eaton and
waived examination, and were admitted to
bail to appear for trial at the November term
Of the t. :. Court The arrests were made
under the 9Th section of the enforcement
act.
AT New York to-day the Mutuals defeated
the Atlantics--l1 TO ~.
At Philadelphia the Athletics defeated the
Forest City club-l3 TO ;.
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FROM WASHINGTON

u Washington. d. c.. 8. a telegram from
Gen. Sickles, received at the department of
state, announces that the Spanish Minister of
State informed him that orders had been
given to discharge DR.. Houard and restore
his property.
Gen. St. John Is. skinner, who was for
merly for Il years First Assistant Postmaster
General, was stricken with paralysis on Sat
uraay and is now in a very critical condition.
Secretary Delano has addressed letter to
Brigham Young informing him that the gov
eminent i. apprehensive Of hostile action on
the part of the Indians of the territory, and
desires TO punish those guilty of disturbing
the peace, thanking him for his kindness and
his cooperation in the work of restoring con.
tent to the people OF the territory. The most
trustworthy information from various sources
is to the effect that the fears of O. general
Indian war in the southwest were without
foundation.
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News From New York.

New York, :, The Evening Post has the
followin
Certain Journals OF this city have lately
spoken of me as one ambitious of being nom
mated es candidate for the Presidency of
the nited States. The idea is absurd
enough, NOT only on account OF my advanced
age. but Of my unfitness in various respects
for the labor OF so eminent post | do not,
however. object to the discussion of my def
cencies on any other ground than that it is
altogether superhuous, since it is impos lle
that should receive snv formal nomination.
ana equally impossible if il was offered thqt
should commit the folly OF accepting ii.
Signed WILLIAM c. BRYANT"
New York, July ;, 1872.
A meeting of the South Carolina bond
holders was held to-day at No. &C Broadway.
some $1,000, 900 of the bonds were repre-
scented. Judge Willard made an address in
which he claimed that the bond-holders were
deirauded of their accrued interest because
the funds of the State were in the hands of
dishonest politicians. The meeting finally
resolved TO co operate With the State authori-
ties in the prosecution of the robbers of the
treasury.
Two thousand sewing machine workmen
are expected to come in tomorrow.
The ike of the iron and metal workers is
declared ct an end,
The turriers struck to-day but the strike is
not general, some of the employers having
conceded to the demands Of the men.
At the morning session of the Congress of
the international WorAingmen's Association
to-day, the only business tran "a tied was the
discussion and adoption of the constitution
and bylaws and the adoption OF resolution
to tax every member ten cents for the sup
port of the federal council.
All the city militia will be ordered on duty
at their armories on the 18th of July. No
trouble is anticipated but prepar will
be made against a surprise.
Twenty three of the twenty-sx boys con-
cerned in the revolt at the house of refuge in
May, were sentenced to-day TO various terms
in the penitentarv.
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GENERAL NEWS,

Ever since the 9th of June, the anniversary
of Dickens death, his grave has been gener-
ously decked with flowers, small punches of
common flowers scattered among the more
costly garsands showing the tender remem-
brance in which TIE poor hold their old
friend.
The average death rate of Now York is
about 80 for every thousand inhabitants; but
for the past two weeks it has been nearly
double that, and for the first four days of last
week it was higher than was ever known in
the city, except during the seasons of peSti-
lence.
The master Of the American schooner
James Bliss has written letter which ef-
tectually disposes OF the sensational stories
about the affair. He acknowledges that he
was fishing in Canadian waters and the con-
sequent justice of the seizure, although at the
time he believed that all restrictions had been
removed by the treaty. He thinks that the
placing of our flag with the union down was
accidental or done through the ignorance OF
the secoud officer in charge His treatment
by the officer making the seizure and by the
officials in Quebec has been uniformly courte-
Gus.
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Sabbath School Anniversary.

The anniyersa,y Of the Winthrop street
rniversalist Sabbath School was observed on
Sunday last. The report Of the Superntenl-
ent stated the following facts: Average at
tendance of scholars for the year was s. :;
whole number of scholars 40; deaths Of
scholars l-of teachers and 'oth 'ers. none;
whole number of volumes in the library 1872;
added the past year $50 volumes; amount Of
money raised by penny collections WAS $50;
amount raised by subscription and now avail
able for making new addition 10 the library
SO. The school has Il teachers and officers
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: A Sprague Superintendent;
J. W. Clapp, Assistant Superintendent and
Secretary; G.. S. Ballard Treasurer; John S.
Farnham, Librarian; VIM. \. Dunton and
VIM. Hill, Assistant Librarians.
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aged 81.
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WI hA1oiAH hLiohiED.
1909 William Richardson, born in Groton, Me-.
March -, l1sS; died - 1854 aged 7e
i'if' " !lii an hSufy hooohs, born In Hallowell,
,o,- nged 49, .,,
II, Is03 ui~u =, is5s aged IS. 'D'''"' '''H'
The Junior Prize Defamation took place
last evening President Chamberlain pre.
sided. The following was the order Of exer-
ciscs:
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The Baltimore Convention.

Baltimore, 5. A number of delegates ar
rived this morning and nearly all the dele
cations are full. Over six hundred are reg
iStered at headquarters The principal sub
lect OF discussion among the delegates has
been the question of straight nomination or
simply the endorsement of the Cincinnati
nominees.
The Missouri delegations held meeting,
and while unanimously adhering to the policy
of no nomination, they appointed commit
tee of three and passed resolution request
ing the appointment of similar committees by
ali the Statss to meet tonight and confer in
order to settle the question before the meet
Ing eff the convention Tomorrow.
At meeting OF the national executive
committee at noon no decision was reached
As to the selection of temporary chairman.
At the meeting OF the Bourbon demo-
Gratis at the Maryland Institute this afternoon
not over two hundred were present, the ma.
lority Of whom were spectators.
y committee of ten was appointed to make
arrangements for holding a convention to-
morrow.
The indications are that Greeley will be
nominated with enthusiasm.
The National Democratic Committee this
afternoon unanimously selected Thomas JEFF
ierson Randolph of Va, for temporary chair
Mass, temporary secretary.
The New Hampshire delegation arrived
this morning. They have organized with
Harry Bingham as chairman and NJ. V. b.
Edgerly as secretary. They have voted to
recommend to the convention Hon. G. w. NJ.
Pitman as Vice President.
The Maine delegation also arrived this
morning. They are square for Greeley aud
the Cincinnati platform.
The Ohio delegation held caucus of four
hours duration. Several delegates declare
their purpose not to vote for Greeley, but
after a number of speeches a resolution was
passed that the vote be cast solid for Greeley
and Brown. All efforts to influence the con.
vention to simply approved the Cincinnati
platform and ticket have been abandoned.
telegram received from Ex-senator
Hendricks, says he will not he here to-mor-
row.
A circular has been distributed throughout
the halls, addressed to members of the con-
vention, suggesting the nomination Of Senator
Sumner for President, and William Grosbeck
for Vice President.
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BY TELEGRAPH
TO TIE
Daily Kennebec journal.
PORTLAND.

Portland, 5. Yacht Vinking of New York,
arrived yesterday and sailed for Mount Desert
to-day. Yachts Magic, Commodore Nesl,
Willie and Greyhound Of the Lynn club ar
rived this morning and left at two this after
noon.
For some weeks there has been dead
lock in the board of aldermen on the election
of liquor agent, the board refusing to con-
firm the nomination Of the mayor The sell
ing by the old agent having been declared
illegal the agency was closed last week.
Tonight after seven ballotings, VIM. Weeks,
q new man was chosen as agent.
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The following officers OF the Augusta Gid

On Saturday night, near midnight. vile
attempt was made TO tear do~n and steal the
new Grant Wilson flag, suspended near
Percival & lyun's store or the east side Of
the river. Aperson happening to be in that
vicinity noticed ladder against the tree -
which one end of the hag was suspended, and
Some boys were stoning person who appear
ed to be in thn ir.c. The place was watched,
and when all was quiet u man cTept down
from the tree, and made q hasiy retreat. Tile
ladder was the property of a noted copper
head who livesin the vicinity. Stealing flags. .
This is the way refoymers are going to purity
politics! DO they wish to repea t the fufiiln-
ism of the democrats in 1858: "Anything 0
beat Grant"
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The black walnut case ordered by the Gov
ernor and Council 70 be placed in the r9;un-
ia Of the State House, and in which the tat
tered battlefiags are. to be hung. IS being
manufactured by James NASH, Esq., Of Gar
diner, and os far as it is Advanced meets L..
approval of the committee of the Council. II
IS OF heavy black walnut, Is feet high, Is IL
feet wide, 10 inches deep, aud heavily
trimmed. 1t will have front Of the hest
German plate glass, ard will be finished and
set up in the capitol about the l0:h Of August.
The sum of $500 was appropriated by the
legislature for furnishing the case.
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ROCKLAND.

Rockland, 5. Hon. II. IIamlin, Hon. j.
&. Blaine, Messrs. J. N. Haynes, II. A.
Dewitt, Toby Candor'' and other gentle
men from Augusta, arrived here this evening
and will leave tomorrow morning on tie
steam yacht Fire Fly for an excursion to
Ellsworth, Mount Desert and other points.
The party will be joined at Ellsworth by
II II. L. Chandler OF Mich, and Hons l.. NJ.
Morrill, and Eugene Hale of Maine
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PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. s
THRoVGH LINE TO CALIFORNIA,
CHINA AND JAPAN.
Fares Greatly Reduced.

One OF the large aud splendid steamships OF hts
line will leave Pier No a. North River, foot orc, hal
street At II O'Clock, NOON. on the 18th and 5Wh VI
dav, and then on the preceding Saturday, , for As
PiNWALL, connecting. via Panama Railway, with
one Of the Company's steamships IRON Panama or
SAN FRANCISCO. touching at MASZANlLLO.
All departures connect at Panama with steamers
narturc of 18th touches at Kingston, Jamaica.
For JAPAN AND CHINA steamers leave san
FRANCISCO first of every month, except when IL
eaIis on sunday then on the day preceding.
One Hundred Pounds Baggage allowed eaPh
adult sJ~ Baggage-masters accompany baggage
through and attenu to ladies and children without
male protectors. Baggage received ON the dock the
day before sailing from steamboats,, railroads and
who prefer to send down early.
An experienced surgeon on board. Medicine
and attendance nee.
For freight, passage tickets, or further nforma
wharf, FOOT OF CANAL STREET NORTH
RIVER, NEW YORK.
Iva n. BABy, Agent
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Thursday evening at Seymour, Ind. !. ssman
named Norris, while lighting hall prepafa-
tory TO theatrical performance, let fall o
coal oil lamp in the midst of q group Of
children. The lamp broke, spreading the
burning oil in every direction, and setting the
clothing Of the children on FIRE. The little
sufferers ran wildly through the hall. and
before the flames were exttnsuished three
little girls were so badly burned that they
died in seven hours. Norris was also badly
burned, but not fatally. It is said that he
was drunk, and only his injuries prevent his
oeing roughly handled by the Mortified citi.
gems.
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Boston items,

Boston, s. Rev. Chas. Brock; Of Medic I'd,
died yesterday, aged II.
During quarrel last night on Hanover
street, between VIM. Morgan and Charles
Seymour, seamen of L. s. Stermer Juniata,
the former stabbed the latter it is supposed
fatally. Morgan was arrested.
The funeral of Ex.Mayor Bigelow took
place to-day from his late residence on
Columbus avenue. The pail bearers were
Mayor CASTOR and Ex- Mayors Rice, Nor.
cross, Wightman, Shurtlef and Quincy.
A banquet was given this evening to the
Irish National Band at Faneuil Hall, by the
Irish citizens of Boston.
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The excursion Of the Winthrop street Uni
yersalist Sunday School and Society will take
place to-day on the barge "Yosemite" The
objective point is Swan Island, a lovely place
for such an object. The barge will leave her
wharf at o'clock in the morning.
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The Kennebcc Land and Lumber Company
are constructing a telegraph line between
their office in this city and their steam mill in
Pittston. 1t is for their own private use, to
facilitate the business OF the company. Sir.
\. D. Brown is the contractor. and MAJ An
dersoa of Hallowell is doing the work.