The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-08-17

scene OF terrible exoitement ensued. The
rioters we're finally dispersed by the DO.
lice; not. however, until one man was
shot. Slight disturbances occurred in
Dublin, and several persons we're wound.
ed. There was no disorder in London.
derry.
A despatch from Geneva saws the
American representatives before the
board OF arbitration anticipate the reco.
very OF damages to large amount from
England. Many consider the presence
OF Cohen in Geneva favorable TO such n
result. 1t is also stated that the Ameri.
cans have decided to require the nomi.
nation OF q board of assessors. sbonld
the gross sum not be awarded nv the
tribunal.
LISBON, August 16.-A mail steamer
from Rio de Janeiro. with advices to the
2Ash ult., arrived here TO-DAY. When
the steamer left, General Mitre. the
speclal envoy from the Argentine Con.
federation to Brazil. and Emperor Don
Pedro, were still engaged in neeotiu.
tlons for settlement Of the differences
between the two nations, but without
any apparent result. In the meantime.
tnere Is great activity in the military and
naval arsenals Of both powers, as war is
!ooked upon as certain, should General
M,tre's mission prove unsuccessful.
GENEVA, August 16.-The arbitration
board adjourned till Monday. Staempfi.
the Swiss arbitrator, to-day, said he
noped all the work OF the board will be
finished in three weeks.
American Matters:
q WHEELING. w. Va, August IA
hat-boat, with seventeen persons on
board. was swamped at the foot of
wheeling Island. this afternoon, by the
swell OF passing steamer. Jacob Wat.
son and his two sons, and two persons
whose names are unknown, were drown
ed. The others were saved.
NEW YORK, August 16.-The State
Attorney General denies the reports that
the OWL and criminal suits against
Tweed and Sweeney have been abnn-
doned.
The brig Sea Bird, from Maracaibo
mas NJ arrived, with yellow fevsr. All the
Numancia patients but two are oonya.
lescent.
A Washington despatch states that
claims ,aggregating Sl17.500.OOO have
oeen filed before the mixed American
ana English Commission, from British
sources Tor damages sustained by the
Seizure and contiscation of blockade
runners and their cargbes. during the re-
Delllon, by the American Government.
1t IS stated that Secretary Boutwell,
wAil deliver several political addresses in
Pennsylvania next mouth.
Secretary Fish is reported too unwell
TO return to Washington ut present
LOUISVILLE. August 16.-Rsv. G. II.
robertson was received in this city to.
dey, by the members of his church
Efforts are being made to reinstate bim.
ihe democrats Of the Third District
In this State have nominated C.. ". Mil.
liken for Congress.
AUGUSTA, MAINE. August 16.-Greeley
is at Portsmouth. He leaves this after.
noon for Rye Beach.
BALTIMORE, August 16.-Joe Jefferson
Is here His sight is entirely restored.
WASHINGTON, August 16.-It is raining
heavily here to-day. Severe storms are
reported in the North.
NHW YORK, August 16. The debate
between Saunders and Garnett, both 90.
lored, advocating, respectively, Greeley
ana Grant. took place at Cooper Insti-
tute last night. There was q large mixed
audience and much confusion. Great
lii'feeling was manifested towards the
of Greeley. The meeting
broke up almost in row.
Boston, August 16.-In reply To a
note from a number Of colored citizens
to Wendell Phillips. inviting him to ad-
dress them on the political issues of the
day, Phillips declines to speak, but gives
nis views, in long letter, in which lie
iavors Grant for President, in preference
to Greeley. although he agrees with
sumner III regard to the San Domingo
affair.
CHICAGO, August 1G.-A rhinoceros
belonging to a circus escaped at Monroe.
Illinois. killing two men, knocking down
the tent poles and seats, causing several
alslocatlons of arms of spectators. and
oapsizing the cages of the other animals.
he ea W was finally captured, after doing
% .ooo worth Of damage.
SARATOGA, August 16.-The COM
nencement Of the race season was post
poned till tomorrow, in consequence of
rain. -
WAsH1NaroS, August 16-Eyenin1
me Cabinet session to-day was unim.
The President leaves for Long Branch
tonight.
Another conscience contribution Of
s5O was received at the Treasury from
New York to-day.
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