The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-06-14

Bennett took place this morning, from
his late residenoe, in Fifth Avenue.
Among the mourners we're Mayor Hail.
Horace Greeley, Judge Bedford, James
Brooks, and host OF other celebrities.
The funeral ceremonies were performed
by Vicar General Starns, who spoke
feelingly OF the goodness of heart and
charitable disposition of the deceased,
The funeral cortege. which consisted OF
almost 100 carriages, started from the
late residence of deceased at IL o'clock.
and, preceded by detachment of police.
passed down to Hamilton Ferry, on the
way to Greenwood Cemetery. The
streets along the route of the procession
were lined with spectators. The flags
throughout the city we're hung at half.
mast.
WASHINGTON, June 13-Evening.-
Numerous inquiries as to the exact
status of the bill to refund the cotton
tax have been received here. The bill
is still pending before the Committee OF
Ways and Means, and report early
next session is expected. The friends
OF the bill claim that Congress has mani.
tested feeling favorable to it's passage
by the defeat of Morrill's amendment.
and prohibiting. by an almost unani-
nous vote, an exaction by the Secretary
OF the Treasury of two cents per pound
tax from the proceeds Of cotton awarded
by the Court of Claims.
Senator Wilson, in letter accepting
his nomination, reviews the history Of
the Republican party, which, in the
language of the Philadelphia Conven.
ton, he considers q national necessity.
He gratefully accepts the nomination,
and says if the people ratify it, he will
endeavor faithfully to fulfill its duties.
A circular has been issued from the
pension offioo saying the amnesty Act
restores the right to hold Offices to those
not excepted, but does not in any other
respect relieve those who have been dis.
loyal from any of the legal penalties, re-
strlctions or requirements consequent
upon their disloyalty, or the presumption
thereof. nor have any other effect what
ever. By this ruling, old pensioners are
still excluded from the lists.
Probabilities-The lowest barometer
over Lake Ontario will move Eastward
over New England. accompanied by
brisk and possibly high winds, CLOUDY
weather and rain. The latter will ex-
tend over the Southern portion of the
Middle States tonight, with fresh, brisk
Southerly winds, veering to North we st
erly. Cloudy weather and q possible
area OF rain for the South Atlantic States.
but thence Westward to the lower Mis.
sissippi. Clear weather very generally,
with winds veering to Westerly; clear
and partially cloudy weather and light
to fresh Westerly to Northerly winds
from the Ohio Valley Northward and
Westward.
AUGUSTA, June 13.-The Augusta Ex.
change is intended to facilitate the
transaction in cotton, grain and pro-
duce for immediate and future delivery.
and especially for the purchase and sale
OF Southern securities. A daily call is
made Of all Southern ecurities-Virei-
MIA. North Carolina, South Carolina.
Georgia. Tennessee, Alabama, Florida.
Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas and Ar
kansas-embracing State, city and rail.
way bonds. and railway and manufacture
ing shares. The exchange was organ.
lied under favorable auspices, and is
now working successfully. The object is
to make Augusta the central market for
Southern securities OF every description.
LEWISTON. Me-. June 13.-Sidney
Perham bas been nominated for Go.
vernon.
ALBANY. June 13.-The violent rain
storm. yesterday, with strong wind,
caused much damage in this vicinity, at
Port Jarvis and Kingstreo, in this State.
The gale was terrific. A school was
struck by lightning ut Pawlenville, one
child Killed and several stunned. There
was regular tornado in this County.
Heavy damage to orchards, barns,
fences, etc.
BOSTON, June 13. The gale last even
ing was sadly destructive to life. Several
persons were killed in the vicinity.
buildings damaged and trees shivered.
DR.. J. Rufus Bratton. of York, was
brought to this place prisoner on last