The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-04-30
TML.EGEAPHIC
rereign Affairs.


opened near Learegua to day, but with
every fresh opening now the violence oil
the eruption seems to abate. Yesterday,
Eudre mountain was concealed from
sight by tho smoke which settled around
it; this morning, the heavens were dark
ened by dense clouds of smoke and
ashes, and strong wind carried showers
OF burning cinders and old scoria as fur
as Soofote and Palermo. Precaution
was taken to flood the Government pow
der magazine at Scofote. The volume
OF the stream Of lava near San Sebastian
Is sixteen feet deep. and the village is
still in danger. The devastation has
been terrible; thousands of acres Of oul-
tlvated lands have been overwhelmed by
ashes and lava, and vineyards and farms
are buried out of sight. The loss of life
must have been heavy, but it is impos-
slble to ascertain the number of victims.
MADRID, April 29.-It is stated here,
on official authority, that Don Carlos
had not yet entered Spain.
LONDON, April ga despatch from
Paris. to the Times, says Don Carlos is
not in Spain, but the Governments of
both that country and France know ex-
aotly where he is.
PARIS, April 29.-An official decree
has been issued, warning all Frenchmen
against participating in the insurrection-
airy movement in Spain, and providing
heavy penalties for oil violations Of the
decree. Col. Chavelette, formerly of the
Papa! service. has engaged to keep the
Pontifcal troops now in France from
taking up arms for either side during the
struggle.
American Intelligence.
AKRON. April 2S.-The Beacon news
paper Office, with the adjoining build
ings, were burned.
New YORK, April 29.-The General
Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church convenes in Brooklyn, Wednes-
day. 484 delegates will be present.
Eight new Bishops are to be elected.
special despatch from Cincinnati
reports the prospects of Charles Francis
Adams increasing. Louisiana, Texas
and Alabama delegations are reported
unanimous for him.
WASHINGTON. April 2S.-The State
department. has confirmation of the loss
OF the boat from the steamer Kansas, with
Captain Crossman aboard.
Since the commencement of the pre-
sent session of Congress, the President
has approved thirty-three bills, which
originated in the Senate, and 100 which
originated in the House. Several bills
OF private character we're vetoed. Since
the commencement of the present Con
gress, l, O45 bills have been introduced
IN the Senate, and 1850 in the House,
together with 140 joint resolutions. The
number of bills passed by the House,
and now awaiting the action of the Se-
nate, ls 369, and number of Senate bills
awaiting the action of the House 1872
ninety OF which are on the Speakers
table. Among the bills pending in the
Senate are the following: Robertson's
amnesty bill, with certain exceptions,
and the House bill on the same subject:
to facilitate commerce between the
United States and China, Japan and the
countries OF Asia; to promote the con-
structlon of the Cincinnati and Southern
hallway; Blair's joint resolution in favor
OF the purchase of Cuba; the adjustment
and satisfaction of the French spoliation
claims; providing for the sale of United
States land containing coal; for the re-
lief OF certain contractors for the con-
struction OF vessels of war and steam
machinery; to prevent stock gambling
by public officers; authorizing the esta-
bilshment of ocean mail steamship SER
vice between the United States and
Mexico; for further endowment of apri-
cultural colleges; repeating duties on tea
and coffee; to promote the ship building
and commercial interests of the United
States; to connect the telegraph with
the postal service; to authorize com.
pound interest notes as substitute for
legal tender notes. Among the bills
pending in the House are the following:
10 carry into effect the provisions of the
treaty OF Washington relating to the
fisheries; for the retirement of worn and
mutllated notes; to repeal the duties on
coal and salt; the Ways and Means tariff
bill; Kelley's bill for further reduction
OF taxes and the encouragement of com.
merce, and Maynard's bill to amend the
internal revenue laws There are other
important bills in each House, including
those relating to railroad grants, steam
ship lines, finance, etc. The following
is the condition of the general appropri.
ton bills: That for the payment of inva-
lid and other pensions has become law;
the legislative bill is in conference; the
Indian and diplomatic bills have been
returned to the House with amendments.
The Senate has not vet disnosed of 'tha