The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-08-02

Foreign Analrs.

church. Referring to the confiict of the
ecclesiastical authorities in Brazil with
Free Masonry, he said Free Masoi were
liable to accommodation the same AZ
the members of other secret societies.
notwithstanding the charitable objects Of
their organization.
MADRID, July 31.-The revolutionary
Junta at Grenada has Issued decree,
directing the seizure of the property be.
longing to the State. including churches,
converts and bell foundries; the hitter
in order to OBTAIN metal to coin into
currency. j.
The inaurgent Junta at Seville has
also issued decree, ordering the reduo-
tion of fifty per cent. in lea.es and rents
OF the general community, aud e simi!ur
reduction in the necessaries of life,
closing the factories, and making a divi-
sion among the people of uucullivatpd
lands.
The Insurgents iu Valencia still refuse
to surrender, and the Republican troops
resumed the bombardment of the city
last night. Tue citizens Of Alicante,
fearing an attack from the insurgents,
have made urgent application to the
Madrid Government for reinforcements.
The second conference between Senior
Palanca, the Colonial Minister, and the
Deputies from Porto Rico, has been
fixed for Monday next, TO devise the
framework of the bill for the abolition
of siavery in The Antilles.
A despatch has been received at tie
Ministry of War, announcing that the
insurrection in Seville has been snp-
pressed; that the city is now occupied by
Government troops. The fires which
were started by the insurgents were e1-
tinguished.
The Cortes has adopted resolution
thanking tho Republican troops at AL
meria for their heroic resistance to the
attack of tho insurgents. Foreign pro.
perty in Almeria is in great danger, and
foreign residents will appeal to their re-
spective Governments for protection.
The Radicals repudiate the preten.
'sions OF Marshal Serrano to be q friend
Of the republic.
MADRID. August LIN the Cortes, to-
day. The Deputies of the Loft protested
against the proposed vote OF thanks to
the citizens of Almeria for their devotion
to the republic. Angry ordinations
from members OF the majority followed
the protest. Senor Quintro made a
speech, in which he defended the pro-
ceedings OF the insurgents. The mem.
bers of the majority again protested
against the course Of the Deputies Of the
Left. A passionate debate followed, at
tended by scene Of great confusion.
The insurgents at Carthagena attempted
to TT the iron-clads Mendez, Pinto and
Fernando Ell Catolioo. to assis: the YES
sails engaged in the attack upon Almcria,
but found their supply OF coal insult
~clent. The insurgent government ut
Carthagena made an effort 20 place u
loan in London, hnt failed to secure
offers. A body of 700 insurgents from
Carthagena surprised the garrison 1t
Oriehula. in tho province o. Alicante,
and captlred that town. They are now
marching upon the city of Alicante. The
insurgents in Valencia are reported as
becoming more discouraged. Gen. Mar
tinez anticipates an easy victory over
them.
MADRID. August lin the Cortes, to-
day. Senior DeGongalez, Minister Of
War. read despatch, announcing that
the insurgents had recommended firing
upon the city Of Almeria, this afternoon.
The insurgents' projectiles demolished
the house occupied by the German Con.
snlate, notwithstanding the Consular
flag Was flying over the building.
PARIS, August 1.-Nsncy and Beltort
were evacuated yesterday by the German
troops, who burned all the goods which
could not be carried of. The inhabitauts
Of both cities remained in their houses
while the Germans were leaving.
MADRID, August IA despatch has
been received ut the Ministry of War,
announcing that a sharp fight has taken
place, nenr Malaga, between the Repub-
Iicans and insurgents, in which tho lat
ter were defeated and driven from the
field. Eighty-seven insurreotionists
were killed
American Matters.
DALTON, GA, July 3O.-It is said that
there were three deaths from cholera in
the last day or two in Ringgold. and
that there are now five or six cases in the
town. There is serious talk of postpon-
ing the session Of court called here for
next week.
JACKSON, Miss, July 31.-The cater.
pillar has made its appearance in the
cotton. Crops are several weeks later
than usual, and the presence Of worm
earher.
HAVANA, July 31.-Slsves have in
creased in value since the promnlgation
by the home government OF decree de-