The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-08-27
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lana tofgers, satIfSsth8 dbfeHcS have
opened. This morning, in the absence
OF counsel for the accused, George Bid.
well. the principal in the frauds, himself
began the cross-examination of wit
nesses for the Grown.
LONDON. August 26.-Morsell, POST
master General. rendered his resigna-
ton, but at tho solicitation OF Glad
stone, consented to remain in Office
- Temporarily.
MADRID, August 26.-On Sunday,
There was severe engagement near the
Fown OF Estella, between 5000 Govern.
ment troops and 5000 Oarlists, under
Olio. The Carlists were defeated and
IOllo wounded.
LONDON, August 25.-Some interest
Ing Shakspearean documents have been
discovered, which contradict the recent
theories touching Shakspeare's business
connection with the theatres.
The Times, of this morning, says the
British Government, at the request of
Germany, has sent orders to the com.
mander Of the British squadron in the
Mediterranean to deliver to tho Repub-
lican authorities the Spanish steamers
Alamanza and Victoria, but that the in
ferior force under command OF Admiral
Lobos, renders the recapture Of the
vessels by the insurgents highly pro-
babie. If they are surrendered. The
vessels are without crews, and cannot,
In their present condition, be used
against the insurgents.
special despatch to the Telegraph
says cholera is raging in Hungary, and
that fifty per cent. of the cases prove
fatal.
AT "a demonstration of trades unionists,
at Edinburgh, Saturday, there were
1o,O00 men in procession. The object
OF the demonstration was to protest
against the criminal law amendment.
The storm OF Sunday and Sunday
night was one Of unprecedented severi-
: ty. Accounts from Cambridge, Peters
borough. Wisbeach, Newark and other
towns represent that tho wind and light
ming were appalling. Thousands Of
people refus ed to 60 to bed. lest their
houses should be overwhelmed while
they slept. A number OF fires were
kindled by the lightning, and many
deaths are reported. Childery Hall, ut
Cambridge, historically connected with
4 the reign OF Charles I, was struck by
lightning and burned to the ground.
MADRID. August 25.-In tho Cortes,
Today, Senor Olave demanded the pro-
: Becution OF Hidalgo. on the charge of
having abandoned his post as captain of
The iron-clad Victoria. He inquired OF
he Ministers whether the report that he
Hidalgo) was going to Washington on
mission to the United States Govern
ment was correct. In consequences OF
Olave's action, duel with Hidalgo was
imminent, but through the interference
pr friends. the meeting has been avoid
3D..
Rear Admiral Almy has been ordered
to the command of the South Atlantic
station. The United States flagship
Wabash, Rear Admiral Case, left Corfu
August 5, for Carthagena AMI other
ports on the coast of Spain.
A contemplated revolt by the Grew of
the Spanish frigate Carmen was disco.
vered by the officers, and forty of the
|mutlneers were arrested and placed in
confinement
A Carlist force has entered the town
of Fraga. in Arragon.
cauous OF majority of the Cortes
have decided to elect Senior CASTELAR,
President of the body, and Senor
Preyor Vice. President.
Further details of the battle near
Estell. on Sunday, are to the effsct that
.AsSos' "hc WCE6 III lhCK6 IOECG.
and under their favorite leaders, were
Hoompletely defeated by the Republican
troops. They asked truce to romoye
their dead and wounded, which WAS
granted. The remains of the Carlist
army retired towards the Frenoh from
tier: Don Alfonso, brother of Don
Carlos, end Geb. Teristeury are among
theEwounded.
The Carlists have withdrawn from the
neighborhood OF ,Berga. having appa.
rently abandoned the idea of its roduc-
ton.
The feet under the command of
Admiral Lobos, which commenced to
lombard Carthagena, has been com
PEELED to Withdraw out OF range of the
guns OF the insurgents. on account of
tho inferior armament of the vessels.
They cannot cope with the artillery of
the forts.
LISBON, August 25.-The expedition
which is laying cable between this
city and Rio Janeiro, after having pro-
ceeded 3S3 knots. was stopped by the
discovery of fault in the wire. Tests
have been made from which it is be.
lieved the fault is near the land. Tho
expedition will continue paying out
until it reaches Madeira, whence the
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