The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-02-13
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United States is unfounded.
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American lntsIiaEenUe.
NEW ORLEANS, February 11.-Mata-
moras advices of the 10th state that Cor.
tinas' forces have been 30 reduced by
casualties and desertions, since leaving
Camargo, that he cannot keep the field,
and is expected here tonight with the
entire remnant Of his command. Many
OF his horses have died from lack OF
food. Gems. Trevino, Naranio, .Mnrti-
nez and Guirrado have united their
forces. amounting to 6.00O. to attack
San Luis Poiosi, held by Rocha, with
2,0oo Government troops.
The steamer Sabine, from Oucaohita
River, with 1000 bales of cotton. COL
lided with tho steamer Richmond. hence.
at twelve mile point, early this morning.
The Sabine sunk in few minutes. Tho
Richmond was consid srably damaged,
but rendered all the assistance possible
taking all. the passengers md some 300
bales of cotton off the Sabine. The
Sabine will probably prove total loss.
The Richmond was 30 badly damaged,
she had to return to this oity for repairs.
CINCINNATI, February l1.-There were
thirty-hve smallpox deaths this week.
SALT LAKE, February l1-There is no
let upof the snow blockade. Tho ia.
panese are still detuited.
WASHINGTON, February 11.-Forhey
has resigned the Philadelphia collector
ship.
The observation-disclosures unapprohensive,
os 1t Is lntimated thutshOuld the Geneva
arbitration fail. the AlabaIna claims will
be allowed to lapsn to the anti-high joint
0nfnvA}noIn -
negotiations.
CAIRO. February H. The gorge be-
tween here and Columbus is broken, and
navigation open.
AoUIsv11LE, February 12.-Col. Jas
+. Bramlette, son Of the ex. Governor. is
dead.
SALT LAKE, February 12.-Urgent
messages are received from the block.
aded trains for food. Much sickness i,
reported among the passengers.
PHILxDELPHIA, February 12-Peter-
son. IL 90. 3 oil cloth factory was burned
to-day. Loss 100000.
New YoRK, February IA Herald
special from London Says Schenck has
written to the English Government pro-
testing against Gladstone's language, in
debate, hs'an imputntidni upon the good
faith of the United States. The Go
yernmaut will probably answer in more
frienuly spirit, deprecating any diplo-
matte application to words used in the
heat Of debate.
The steamer Moro Castle arrived yes
terday. She nearly foundered in the
storm. Her coal gave out, and eighty
boxes Of sugar we're used to make steam.
Depositors in the Guardian Savings
Bank will be paid in full.
Stokes trial has begun.
WASHINGTON, February 12-EveninR.
Garret Davis has relapsed, and ia in q
critical condition.
Judge Mexican has permission TO come
to Washington to explain Mormon af-
fairs.
The treaty embroglio has checked ei.
forts to place the balance Of the new
loan in Europe. Boutwell, says it will
soon blow over. and he can afford to wait,
Col. Robb, collector Of customs at Sa-
vannah, upon the invitation OF Dawes,
chairman OF committee of Ways and
Means. IS here to explain why the tariff
should not be taken of rice. and Incl
dentaiiy to urge an appropriation for
river improvements in his section.
In the Senate, Sumner offered a mo-
tlon Tor committee to investigate the
NNOs "a NSVOAhGuCAb OluClRlS III Cu0
sale of arms to France, during the war
with Prussia. with power to send for
persons md papers, and to sit with open
doors. Il went over under the rules.
The Committee on Foreign Relations
was directed to consider Joint resolu-
ton directing the President to protest
to Spain against tie treatment of the
coolies in Cuba.
In the House, bills were introduced
erecting pObIic buildings ct Rome, Ga, !,
improving the swamp lands at the Nor.
folk navy yard, improving Cape Fear
River, public buildings at Atlanta, Ga. i,
reviving certain Southern post roads,
moving distractions to commerce at
Louisville, repeating the duty on print
ing material, improving Roanoke River.
A bill allowing criminal defendants to
testify in their own behalf, at their own
request: with n provso that failure to do
80 shall not be construed as evidence of
guilt, was passed. A resolution, giving
certain woman a hearing at the bar Of
the House, was rejected. Young, of
Georgia, offered resolution instrnoting
the Judiciary Committee to report bill
removing political disabilities from all