The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-09-04

roroIgn Affairs.

LONDON, september S-ti a. A,-A
despatch from Canterbury reports fire
just broken out over the altar, in the
Eastern end Of the magnificent cathedral
OF that town, and the flames are spread
ing rapidly. The fremen are on the
ground, but no water can be obtained to
throw upon the burning edifice.
OANrERBERRY. September 3.-The
flames now have perfect hold on the
Eastern end OF the roof OF Oauterberry
Cathedral, over the altar and shrine OF
Thomas A. Beckett. Tho direction of
thewind is favorable to spread of the
fire, and it is feared the entire structure
will be destroyed. The utmost exotic.
ment prevails in the town. A supply OF
water has fortunately been obtained,
and the 1remen, assisted by the entire
garrison OF Canterbury, are making
every effort to save the sacred building
from total destruction. The fire origi-
mated from the accidental upsetting Of q
charcoal furnace. which was being used
by some workmen who we're repairing
the lead roof Of the Cathedral.
LATER.-The fire in the Cathedral has
been extinguished. The fremen OBJ
tained control Of the flames shortly be.
fore noon, and at t,12.30 O'Clock, they
were suppressed. The engines, however.
are still playing on the building. About
100 feet Of the roof was completely de.
stroyed. Everything that could possibly
be moved was get ont of tho Cathedral
before the 6remen commenced to pour
water on it. It is hoped that when q
thorough examination is made, it will be
found that the damage is not as serious
as now appears. s--.,.
LONDON, September 8. additional de-
spatohes from Canterbury report that the
fire in the Cathedral has been complete
ly extinguished. The shrine of Thomas
A. Beckett has not been injured. The
Mosaic pavement OF the Cathedral is co.
vored with melted lead. The altar was
deluged with water, and the interior of
the edifice is filed with smoke. It has
been, tho habit for the past 300 years to
hold religious services in the Cathedral
daily. This. custom was not broken by
the fire, as the services were held after
the suppression Of the flames.
.Amerienn Matters.
NEW YORK; September 3.-Oharles
O'Oonor, writing to the Louisville Con-
vention, favors q straight ticket, bat de-
olines nomination.
Probabilities-Oiear weather for New
England on Wednesday, with Northerly
to North-easterly winds; generally clear
weather for the Middle States, with
winds shifting to Easterly and Southerly,
and rising temperatures, North-westerly
to North easterly winds and partly cloudy
weather from Northern Florida to North
Carolina; generally clear weather and
light to fresh winds from Louisiana to
Alabama, and thence Northward to Ohio
and lower Michigan; Southerly TO East.
erly winds from Missouri to Michigan
and Westward, with diminishing pres
sure. The afternoon telegraphio reports
from upper Michigan to Dakota have
not yet been received.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., September 3.-A
male child. six months old, foated
ashore-supposed from the Metis.
New YoRK, September 3.-James
Frame bit off the thumb and fingers of
Herman Lipkin, in fight, last night.
Lipkin threw glass tumbler at Frame,
dractnring his skull. Both were arrest
ed. Frame will die. When taken to
the station. Frame, who was crazy, was
found drinking the blood which was CO.
piously flowing from his fractured head
A Louisville special says if O'Conor
will stand, the ticket will be O'Conor
and j. @. Adams, or Adams and Han
cook. Very much curiosity is manifest.
Oh W hSC6fCaln the contents or ~ OOnOr g
letter, which was written on Saturday
and given to an Apollo Hall delegate, to
be opened after the Convention came to
order. Judge Flanders, of New York,
has prepared platform, which he will
present to the Convention. It is tho
roughly States rights in it's tone. Con-
siderable difference OF opinion and a
warm discussion is anticipated over the
platform. Edgerton or Fitch are spoken
OF for Vice-President, in case Hancock
and Adams decline the nomination.
LoUIsvIILR, September 3.-Ths Ma
tional Democratic Convention met to-
day in the Common Pleas Court Room
OF the Court House. Previous to and
during the assembling OF the delegates,
the I'd Regiment National Band, of Phi
ladslphia, played various airs. At about
IL O'Clock, Col. Duncan called the Con-
vention to order. Rev. DR.. Plat ad-
dressed the Throne of Grace in q prayer
for concord and peace. and freedom from
sectional jealousy, throughout the land.
Col. Duncan then spoke as follows:
GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION: It is
my duty to call this assemblage to order.
Its objects are we'll known, and require
no explanation. We have been deri-