The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-06-01
.TElLDGRAPHIO
Especial Despatch to the Picnic
Destructive Fire.

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Especial Despatch to the Phenin
Destructive Fire.
ROCK HILL, 8. o., May 31.-A fire
broke out at $40 this evening, in the
dwelling of Mr.. J. O. 81. Duff The
building and contents were entirely con-
sumed. The fire was caused by on ex-
ploaion of kerosene lamp; insured for |
$4,000.
American Intelligence.
New York, May 3l.-A free trade |
meeting was held in Steinway Hall. last
night; 1000 persons present. Wm
Cullen Bryant presided. The feeling
Of the meeting was inconsistent, as was
evidenced by equal cheers and misses
when names were mentioned or PROPOSE
tions made. The following, among other
resolutions. were adopted:
Resolued, That with the general relax
alton of old parties, and with the grow
ing distrust felt toward professional po'
litical leaders, the country turns ior
counsel to Independent thinkers IN the
ranks OF either party; and. therefore, the
late convention at Cincinnati was re-
gardad hopefully, in the trust that it
would lay down q sound and adequate
platform of principles. aud would. like
wise, nominate q candidate whose free
dom from all associations with odious
political rings, and whose able record on
questions present and future should
give assurance that HE election would
bring with it radical changes for the
better.
Resolved. That both platform and can
didate of the Cincinnati Convention
have caused deep disappointment in the
mind of the community, and rendered
impossible that cooperation OF all re-
forming influences, without the union of
which success is impoAsible.
ST. Louis, May 8l.-The National
Agricultural College adjourned to meet
next year in indianapolis.
WHEELING. W. ", May 31.-J. NJ.
Camden. of Parkersbnrg, has been
nominated for -Gose.nor. Resolutions
were passed, declaring all opposition to
the present national administration
should be consolidated in the approach
ing Presidential campaign, without pre-
judioe to the unity aud perpetuity OF
the Democratic organizations; that With
full confidence in the wisdGm and pa.
triotism of the National Democratic
Convention, soon to assemble at Balti'
v more, we pledge the Democracy Of West
Virginia to abide it's action.
BosroN, May 31.-At the triennia
meeting of the General Society of the
Cincinnati. held in this city yesterday
the following officers we're chosen fol
the ensuing year: Presidents General
Hon. Hamilton Fish. of New York; Vice
President General, Hon james Simona
of South Carolina: Secretary General
Assistant Secretary General, George w
Harris, of Pennsylvania; Treasurer &c
neral, Tench Tllghmnn. of Maryland
Assistant Treasurer General, William B
Dayton, of New Jersey.
READINa. Pa, May 3l.-The Conven
tion re-assembled. Mr.. Buckalew. can
didate for Governor, made speech. re
turning thanks for the nomination, bu
made no reference to national topics, O
In relation to nominations for President
William Hartley. of Bedford, was nom
+ mated for Auditor General. Messr,
Jas. II. Hopkins, Of Pittsbnrg. Riohar
Vaux, of Philadelphia. and Hendrick T
Wright. Of Luzerne. were selected G
candidates for Congressman at larg
Mr.. Wright being chosen on the seoon
ballot. The Convention then adiourne
till q P. M.
New York, May 81 1t is reporte
that Bennett is einking.
The World reports Senator Trumbu
ex Senator Doolitte. Charles Sedgewis
and Oassius M. Clay have promised
speak at the Greeley ratification meetil
next Monday night.
The Coach Painters Association vot,
last night to strike on Monday for eig
hours: The chairman OF furniture %
nufaotures states in card that none
the ninety three firms in the furnitn
trade have agreed to the eight hour 81
tenn. and will adhere to ten hours.
WASHINGTON, May 3l.-The Sena
passed the tariff and tax bills,at o 'clo
this morning. The only importa
amendment not reported RENTS unc
lected income tax for 1871. It goes
the House for concurrence.
Coz is better. and hopes sre ent'
tanned of his recovery.
The debt statement will show
duction of about $7,00OO,,O. The
have been heavy pension disbursement
There was q very long Cabinet sessi
over the treaty. The probabilities of
failure increases hourly.
In the Senate. the steamboat bill =
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