The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-11-27

the past, TO- perform! his "entire duty. 10
ste 'ecssAne of !his' sbilitys and in such
mAnI1Sr as ssGu!il lflSsst def ve ,tlie interests
Of the country. 9 He was not oertait, TINT
be Wp9ld tscommend 10 Congpess an cx!
tension OF. ,amDesty to the 200 or 800
persons excluded by receut legislation.
but II he should, it would he with a
proposed 4 condition that the bone
hcIarles merely take an oath to support
the Consultation Of the United States,
congress, however, hnd ample authority
in the premises. aud could act with re-.
gard to the matter without a repetition
OF bis views upon the subject, contained
In his former annual message. He saw
| no more necessity, as had been asserted.
ZOE making declaration of more
! friendly policy toward the South than
| lor such declaration toward tho North,
as ne sought, as President, under tho OBJ
iIgatlon OF his oath. to execute the duties
OF MS position without favor or PARTIAL.
ty, III nccordnnoe with law. He wonld.
In his message, endorse such recon.
mendations OF legislation Us may be pre-
sented by the heads of the several de-
partments, and which experience has
shown to be necessary; and he would
recommend to Congress that action be
taken with regard to the award made by
the Geneva arbitrators. The money
will be paid by Great Britain to tho Dc
pnrtmens of State, and be deposited in
tue treasury. OF course it cannot be
drawn therefrom, except in accordance
with law, Tor the purposes specified. In
the course OF conversation on The snb-
]ect OF civil service reform, the President
said tnat while competitive examinations
were desirable. he did not think it right
al la a
mics OF the Administration, TO tho ex.
clusion Of lts friends. He was nny On.
gagged IN examining applications for par
don, taking up the cases singly, with
view to conclusions upon them. Hs in
tended to pardon Col. Bowerman, who.
about eighteen months ago, was con-
Vlcted of embezzlement, while he wns
an officer III the B.!.imore Custom
House. He added ihnt, in addition to
other reasons, Col. Bowcrman was 81
brave and faithful officer during the l,,e
war.
Probabilities-For the lower lakes
Northerly to Westerly winds, partlv
cloudy but clearing wenther, with posi-
bly, light snow tomorrow. In the Mid
ole aud Eastern States, light rain to-
night, followed by clearing and cold
weather tomorrow. From the Ohio
Valley Southward over the Gulf and
South Atlantic States, prevailing North
westerly winds, occasional light rain and
cloudy weather, clearing tomorrow,
With lower temperature. In the North.
west, aud thence extending over the
upper lakes and Michigan, Northwest
erly winds. occasional light snow, clear-
ing and very cold weather.
New YoRK, November 2G.-The Sn.
npt
to give testimony before the referee re.
gafding the Erie Company and Jay
Gould. Vanderbilt, in card, denies
any connection with Gould in the North
western corner.
The police believe that Mr.. Peay. Of
Louisville, has abscondcd, with consi-
oerabie money. Search in this vicinity
has been suspended
Tweed will be compelled to answer to
three indictments in Oyer and Ter
miner Monday.
Stocks opened excited to-day, but soon
weakened. 1000 shares were sold under
the rule, which brought l4OMl5O. It
is believed Drew has settled his out.
standing accounts
MONTGOMERY, November 2G.-Is 10
| rumored that the Legislature meeting at
the Court House have appointed com
mittee of ten to meet similar COMMITTEES
Of the Conservative Legislature.
RALEIGH, November 26.-Both Houses
balloted for Senator. The full vote was
l69. Vance received 78; Mcrrimon is;
Pool 73; no choice. Both Houses nd-
| jourped. All parties arc working earn
ostly for .morrow's contest.
| INDIANAPOLIS, November 26.-D. ".
AlclIaren bought the Indianapolis Rail.
| road for S1,OOO,OOO
The preliminary votes in the Indiana
Legislature confirms Morton's continu-
| nnce in the Sennte.
Financial ana CommerclnI.
COLUMBIA, S. o., November 2G.-Sales
OF cotton to-day III bnles-middlipg
17Iac. a choice lot of 81 bales brought
1724.
LONDON. November 2G -Noon.-Con-
soils 92234. 5s 6Sas.
| PARIS, November 2G.-The bourse
opened fiat-reutes 52f. G2c.
LIVERPOOL, November 2G-3 P. NJ
| Cotton opened frm-uplunds 97s0lO;
Orleans 1O149102s; uplnnds for Deoen,-
Der 97ss; sales 1900 bales; speculation
and export 5000.
| LIVERPOOL. November 2G-Evening.
Cotton closed unchanged of Or.