The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-08-27
TRI.EG1APHEC
Foreign Affairs.

IN twenty-seven of the chief towns and
10! districts, and the Republicans in ten
chief towns and fourteen districts. Nine
districts and six towns are equally di-
vlded between the two parties. The
conservatives have carried Lograno.
The Federal Republicans issued mani
testo on the morning of the election,
urging voters of their party to rally at
the polls and fight the battle against the
Monarchy in each election district, and
put forth all their strength to rout its
supporters in Europe. It declares it will
await results which will strengthen the
cause OF Democracy throughout the con-
tinent.
BOMBAY, Tuesday morning, August
~, ola London. Monday, August 90
Ihe cholera has appeared in the valley
OF Cashmere, and is reported to be
raging with great violence.
LONDON, eAugust 26.-The reinforce
ments for Belfast have been recalled, as
the trouble is over.
GENEVA. August 26.-The Alabama
claims arbitration court roassembled at
half-past 12, this afternoon, and after q
session of three hours duration, ad-
Journed to meet again on Thursday, at
noon. The session was, as usual, held
with closed doors. Only the five arbi-
traitors were present. The absence of
counsel and agents of England and Ame-
rica, indicates conclusion to consider
the general questions, and that the final
work OF the board has been reached.
MADRID, August 26.-Additionsl re-
turns from the provinces Of election for
members of the Cortes have been re-
oelved. They show that two-thirds of
the successful candidates are members
OF the Government party. The Radi-
Gals support the Government.
American Matters.
WAsH1NaToN. August 25.-The aggre-
gate number OF claims presented to the
southern Claims Commission thus far is
$4,000, ranging from S12 to $3.50, 900,
and averaging S25, 900 each. The com
mission have Fl aally reported on $50
cases. in which ST, 900, 900 we're claimed.
About zoo OF them were rejected, princi-
pally for absence of proofs of loyalty,
and for the remaining $50 cases, Con
gress, on the recommendation of the
Commission, appropriated $3.50, 600, the
money having since been paid, with the
exception of $15, 900, which was stopped
through the reports of special agents.
who were employed after the genei al re-
port of the Commissioners had been
made to Congress, and who discovered
reasons for Withholding this amount in
three or four cases from Virginia. The
Commissioners, three in number, are
now absent from Washington, and have
under examination 500 claims apiece.
upon which they will report at their
next meeting, in October next, when, in
addition, 800 other cases will also be de-
cIded. The Commission will, accord
ing to the terms of the Law creating it,
expire on the Sd of March next, and six
years will be consumed in transaoting
che business now on hand. Under the
bureau system, such as prevails in the
departments. fifty years would be re-
qalred tor this purpose. The rapidity
OF transacting the business of the Com
mission is. unprecedented, there being
one chief clerk and only four assistants.
The expedition is principally due to the
tact that bat few formalities ure oh
served, and voluminous books dispensed
with. The expenses to claimants are
small. There are no Office fees, except
for taking testimony, and the lowest
charge is made for claims, under 81, 900.
Information has been received that
agents in the South are collecting claims
OF persons whose property was destroyed
to facilitate military operations, but
who cannot prove loyalty, owing to
their giving aid and comfort to the Con
federates. These agents are acting upon
the supposition that Congress will ulti-
mately dispense with the loyalty clause.
The aggregate of such claims is already
large.
CHAMPAIGN. MIqn., August 25.-The
steam Touring mills and elevator of Mo.
Finch and agricultural implement facto.
~, with those Of James McAlliater, and
six two-story frame dwellings, and two
coal yards, were destroyed by fire to-
night; loss 800, 900.
NASHVILLE, August 25.-There was q
toroh-light procession and largo meet
ing in honor Of. Andrew johnson. Re-
solutions were adopted declaring John.
son the favorite for Congressman at
large. In answer to calls, Mr.. johnson
appeared and spoke at considerable
length, announcing himself candidate,
and stating that he would stump the
State. and invite opposition to ali the
Convention nominees.
New YORK, August 25.-The weather
Is cool and very pleasant.
LATER.--The fire, this morning, was
an the United States bonded warehouse
OF Charles Zuest. No Wa.b;nofon