The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-04-16
American intelligence.

claims presented in the American case.
American Intelligence.
WEST POINT. MISS. April ia fire
occurred here at 2 O'Clock, this morning,
originating in the second story of the
frame building occupied by Haverman s.
90, and consuming tho entire block on
the West side of Front Row, from Fow-
ler's drug store to the brick building of
i. b. Franks, on Main street. including
about twenty stores, shops, etc., eto.
The loss is roughly estimated at $780,
600. probably one.third insured. The
cause of the fire is unknown, but in
cendiarism is suspected.
MERIDIAN, MISS, April 12.-Eight or
tea prominent citizens of Meridian we're
arrested. to-day, charged with violation
OF the enforcement Act. Among them
gre Major 8. j. Randell, W. W. Shearer,
Colonel NJ. 81. Whitaker. Captain Early
(agent OF the Mobile and Ohio Rail
road) and Sherman, of the firm of Shan
non Sherman. job printers. All gave
bond in 1000 and 50. 600 for their ap-
pearance at the June term of the United
States Court at Jackson. Many other
arrests are anticipated.
CAIRO, April 14.-A mob attacked the
Jail at Clinton, KY, to Lynch two men
charged with rape. Thirty Intellectual
shots were fired. The mob avows it's
purpose to Lynch the men or burn the
village.
TOLEDO, April 1.-THE Lake Shore
and South Railroad Elevator "B" was
totally destroyed by fire this evening
together with contents. consisting of
100, 1000 bushels Of corn, 1,2OO bushels
OF oats, 5000 bushels of wheat. Loss
estimated at $lOO. 900, covered by in
surance, mostly in Eastern companies.
WASHINGTON, April 14.-The Demo.
cratic members of Congress are consult
lrg among themselves regarding their
political course in view OF the Cincin
natl Convention. Some of them freely
express their willingness to vote for the
nominee OF that convention, provided
the demonstration there shall give pro.
mise OF success, and the platform NAV
be OF such character that they can en-
dorse it; but say they want only the
enunclation of few general principles.
Some OF the anti-Administratio Repub-
loans have been privately exchanging
views with them in order to arrange q
basis OF coalition. It is generally
agreed, however. by the Democrats that
their course will be governed by the Ma
tional Democratic Convention, whether
1T shall agree to support the Cincinnati
nominee or mako n nomination of their
own.
1t Is thought the President will this
week nominate q Comptroller of the
currency to supply the present vacancy.
Inc preparations for the memorial
services in honor of the late Professor
Morse are cordially progressing. The
speakers are Senator Patterson and
Represe natives Fernando Wood, Gar.
teld, Cox, Voorhees, and Banks. Rev.
Or. Adams, of New York, pastor of the
church which the professor attended in
that city. will open the services with
prayer, and DR.. Wheeler, the pastor of
the church which Morse attended at
Foughkeepsie, will pronounce the bene-
dletlon. The President and Cabinet.
Vice-President, Judges of Court, and
otner prominent officers, have been in
yited to attend. The Governors of
states who cannot be present in person
nave desi signated proxies to act as Vice
frealdents OF the meeting. The Secre-
tary OF the Navy has complied with the
application for music by the marine
band, and there will be vocal music by
the Choral Society of Washington.
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Numerous letters and kilograms have
been received, some OF them stating TINT
similar meetings will be held on Tuesday
evening in the several States.
SAVANNAH, April 14.-The fire in tho
ship Tranquebar was extinguished So-
turday night. The ship is only slightly
damaged; the cargo, except 100 bales Of
cotton, is damaged by fire and water. A
steam pump is at work to-day on the
ship, and she will be free of water by 12
o'clock tonight.
New ORLEANS, April 14.-Fred. Dou-
glass arrived and presided Saturday. He
stated the party led by Trumbull and
Sohurz favors State rights, and in that
party he had no confidence; but the Re.
publican party must come up higher.
Though Gen. Grant is an honorable
man, and one for whom expect to vote.
yet the Republican party has other lead
ers beside Gen. Grant. There is now n
man at Washington who represents the
future, and is q majority in himself-a
man at whose feet Grant learns wisdom:
that man is Charles Sumner. Iknow
them both; they arc great mon, but
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