The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-06-15

ragged at the absence Of strangers, and
the prices OF living, which have hitherto
deferred persons from visiting the city,
have been reduced.
II is said ex-Queen Isabella is about to
proceed to Rome, for the purpose of a
conference with the Pope upon the pros
poets of the Bourbon family in Spain.
A despatch from Berlin says the EN-
peror William continues in weak con-
dition, and that he requires absolute
quiet in order to effect restoration of
his health.
Resolutions confirming the terms OF
amalgamation OF the Anglo-American,
French aud New York, Newfoundland
and London Gable Companies were una
nimous'y passed by the shareholders of
the French and Anglo-American compa-
nies yesterday.
John Camden Hotten, a we'll known
publisher and bookseller in this city,
died today.
MADRID, June During the session
OF the Cortes last night, it was announced
from the ministerial branches that the
separation of the church and State is
part OF the programme Of the Govern.
ment. Nicholas Solmneon has been
elected President OF the Cortes. He re-
ceived 176 votes, against seventy -four for
Senor Figueras. Tho Minister OF FL
nance has submitted proposition to the
Cortes for the negotiation of loan of
300. 600. 900 reals and the imposition of a
new tax.
American Matters.
MEMPHIS, June 13-There were seven
teen interments here to-day, against
nineteen yesterday.
ATLANTA. June ia man named
Henderson, living in DeKalb County,
while trying at night to frighten tenant
on his brothers farm, was shot and killed
by his brother. The brother is frantic
with grief.
EVANSVILLE, June 13.-The Journal
has advioes from Leavenworth, Crawford
County, of the lawless aot of band of
men, who forcibly took man named
Gslding from his house q few days ago,
since which nothingcan be heard of him.
Golding was the plaintiff in suit to
compel Crawford County to complete
her eubcoription to the stock of the Lou
isville, New Albany and st. Louis Rail-
road Company. which number of the
citizens claim was voted by fraud.
Another gang Of men had not long
since destroyed tho records of the elac.
tion.
INDIANAPOLIS, June 1.-THE Supreme
Court has again granted Mrs. Glenn, who
has twice been convicted of murder, and
MIR. md Mrs. Young, new trials. This
will bo the fifth time.
Boston, juno 14.-The Master Car
Builders Convention, last night, elected
the. following offic5rs for the ensuing
year, and dissolved: President, j. Ii.
Vanhonton, of Pittsburg; Vice. Presi-
dent, Y. D. Perry, OF Hartford; Sccrc-
tary, Leander Gerry, Of Morrisiana, New
York; Treasurer. A. Steinback, of Read
ing, Pennsylvania.
New York, June 14.-Gov. Dix las
signed the New York cotton press bill.
WAsH1NGToN, June fisherman re-
grets that the Modocs were allowed to
surrender, but disapproves OF Davis
policy Of hanging them without some
legal form.
SAY FnANcIsco. June 14.-The Alazen
ana an Cypress have arrived. Over 1000
Chinese are aboard. The China mail
comments severely upon tho persecution
Of the Chinese in San Francisco.
Tho Japanese Minister of Finance has
resigned, and publishes q letter setting
forth the debt OF the empire at 3lO4,-
100000. They say the people arc ex-
S~S s'NeNS ohSA tA4ne bnU uoOb 40 III
creasing heavily, in consequence of the
new scheme OF the Government. Posi-.
bly, ministers may receive orders to COM
nit hari-kari.
The resigning ministers cay that Japan
seems to be going ahead, but is actually
tagging behind, and national financial
collapse may happen at any moment;
that they clearly see the calamity in the
future.
The palace Of the Mikado is to be re-.
built. according to European plan.
An ancient Christian church has been
discovered in the interior OF Japan.
ST.. LOUIS, June 14.-!T'hs HIarv N1c.
Donald was burned in Missouri River.
Major Henry E. Wing, OF the Times,
is dead.
Samuel Fl. Richardson & Co., com.
mission merchants, failed.
HENDERSON, KY, June An insane
man, attending circus, killed child
with club and injured number. He
was arrested after receiving three shots
from the police.