The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-02-14
LATE NEWS IN BRIEF.

boosted that he would make money if on the
jury. Still another had served in prison in
though pardons1 out. These things were not
discovered till after the jury were sworn. The
prosecution have information that some of the
Jury had been tempered with. and it is proba-
ble viii take suitable action thereon.
Communication between San Sebastian and
the interior of Spain has been entirely inter
Tupted by the Carlists. No mails from that
country have been received in Paris for sever
al days. There is no communication with Bill
boa except by sea- An attack on that town by
Carlists is apprehended- The railway between
Asaua and Beausen has been cut by the insur-
gsnts, and the running of trains between
those places suspended. A Carlist band en-
tered at S.urreoz and were attacked by q force
Of Royal troops and maintained their posi-
tons. After conflict Of three hours dura-
ton the insurgents claimed victory. Several
Spanish custom officers on the frontier have
been driven away oy the Carlist forces and
took refuge in French territory.
Little prospect exists Of any peaceable ad-
justment of the Modoc difficulties. Last
Thursday Fairchilds, Doris and others went
by invitation to Capt. Jack to have q big talk
The place was the top Of high hill overlook
ing the AWARDED. They were accompanied by
a squaW named Dixie. She went to Capt.
Jack and told him if be wanted to talk he
must go to the hill, where he would meet
Doris and Fairchild. Jack would not go. and
the Indians on the hill ran away. Capt. Jack
wanted the men to come to camp; this they
refused to do. Capt. Jack said they must
come half way. Fairchild refused again, but
sent word that Jack could come to lis camp
within two days. If net, they must fight
agais-
At White Plains to-day, at the opening of
the Greeley will case, Judge Hart stated that
he had received note from Miss Ida Greelev.
and which had been approved by her aistsr,
in wi &hax-
test which their opponents were determined TO
wage over their fathers grave. The contes-
tants then proceeded to prove tho will made
by Mr.. Greeley in 1871 without further oppo-
sitIon. 1t was stated that Mr.. Greeley left
property estimated TO be worth S2O6 0OO
which, with the estate of Mrs. Greeley.
would amcnnt to S225, 000 z
District Attorney Phelps states that he has
athdsvlts IN his possession, alleging that five
of the jurors in the Tweed case were al-
preached, and allowed themselves TO be ap-
preached during the trial. 1t is further
charged that the action Of these Jurors was
governed III consequence. When further
proof on the subject is obtained action will
be taken by the District Attorney. Counsel
Tor prosecution say that they are powerless
70 prevent bad men going ON the jury, be-
cause, under the new jury law, they had only
three challenges in care of misdemeanor
Ike TWeed's. A new jury bill is soon to be
presented to the Legislature for cOnsidera-
\Cn.
The Philadelphia citizens centennial COM
nittee of 800 have adopted resolutions asking
The city council to appropriate -, 0OO, 900 for
the centennial exposition; indorsiug the re-
quests to the council, Legislature and Con
gress for aid; and stating that the project is a
patriotic one, and appealing to the people OF
the whole country for aid. The total amount
pledged at he meeting was SlS9, 900. making
over 100000 already subscribed by Phila-
dslphia.
Tho intendente at Havana is preparing a
plan to issue 20, 900. 600 of s per cent bonds.
payable IN SIX installments with interest DIV
able III gold, and the principal gedeemable IN
gold from the proceeds of the war-tax sun
scriptions, to begin February 5. The bonds
viii be received III payment Of old debts, and
for the purchase of national property.
The visit of the French, English and Prus-
sian national bands to Boston last year has had
the effect of increasing public interest in the
United States Marine Band. which has become.
although not originally so intended perhaDs
the national band of America 1t is known
that the Marine Band is not equal to foreign
bands, and movement has been make to IN
crease the number of bsndmen (now thirty. J
to secure new and accomplished leader. and
. magnificent uniform.
The deposition of the engineer of the steam
or Murillo has been taken before the British
Consul at Csdiz. The statement comedies
with the previous account of the disaster
Pending the investigation the master Of tbe
steamer and some Of the crew have beer.
arrested. They admit that they were in a col
ksion with vessel, but deny in was the
ROrthheet.
Special dispatches from the south Of France
say the remnants of Carlists band are cross
ing the frontier and seeking refuge on FrencL
soil The Cnibe1-Se has reports from CarIist
sources representing that several bodies of in
surgeEts were in Spay and Junction and under
command of Allo Lessarge. They occupy ex-
celent positions and are preparing to attack
Zen. MSrIanes whose line of retreat is cut off
his reinforcements being intercepted.
Phlladelphia-In the Common Pleas, Judge
Allison refused the prayer of the petition Of
the Credit AIobilier for a dissolution. which
was asked for on the ground, that since july.
ISGS, the corporation transacted no business
Ike Judge says Congress is now investigating
as to claims Of the government against the
corporation, and therefore the court should
not no anything to prejudice the rights Of the
creditors OF the concern.
The Cuban anti-SIavery committee Of New
York, OF which L. T. Scranton is Cbairmar
and Rev il. IL. Garret. Secretary, has issued
an address to the President and people of the
United States, asking their support in the
movement for the abolition of glayerv in
Cupa' lhs gentlemen mentioned will visit
the principal cities for the purpose of boIding
Cuban ant slavery meetings. and personaIiT
urge the attention of the matter upon the
President 0PON TAG
The United States store ship, the Guard. has
decided sailing with materials for the exDosi
non March first. Tho time for receiving ap-
pncatlonb Tor representation has been extend
ed to Feb. 20. The United States will be bet
ter represented in the department of macLin-
cry and agricultural Implements than any
other.
ARRANGEMENTS sro nor,,1oto5 o. ~, -
structlon of the Canada Pacific Railroad. The
f0rma! chsrter will be issued ON the return OF
the Governor General to Ottawa Ten mil
IONS OF stock are ready to be subscribed
stock books are to be opened in each Of the
provinces
special from London avs that the steam
er Ducia has been chartered to take out a new
telegraph cable, to be laid between Kew wesi
and Havana. Telegraph communication be-
tween the two points viii be opened in Nav.
Berlin-The VesEessche Zeitting of this CITY
demonstrates that the Russian forces in Central
ASIA are strong enough to defy any attempt OF
the British to check their progress and Eng
land IL powerless. Russia is onIy waiting for
a false step on the part of England
Colorado-The report Of the Secretary shows
the Nalue OF stock in the Territory to be near
~ -, 900 600, an increase during the past wear
cattle, over 5000; sheep, 100, 600; and
other stock in proportion.
In the Greeley viii proceedings the repre-
Eentatives Of the Children's Aid Society de-
clare It their purpose to insist upon their
claim for $4,000. A well-iufolmed gentle
nan SAVE the estate is far below any estimate
hitherto made
1t II stated Bismarck has demanded an ex-
PLANTATION from the Russian authorities. con.
corning tie shooting of Prussians bv certain
custom officials of Russia in Upper Silesia.
1t has been decided to hold the 18th annual
convention of the Young Mems Christian
association of the United States and Canads
at PiOughkeepsie, n. Y.
In the New York Senate a resolution has
been offered requesting the United States
Senators and Representatives in Congress TO
oppose the proposed Governmental purchase
o< the telegraph
An excursion is getting up to gather the
Legislatures of Missouri, Kansas and Texas.
a. Donnison to celebrate their recently com
pleted railroad connections
Robert Bowles has been indicted in London.
In connection with appropriating securities
dePosited in his Paris bank
The Roman Catholic Bishops of GERMANY
have addressed a memorial to the Emperor.
protesting against the passage of the eccle-
sisstical bill, now before the Plussian Diet