The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-09-07

lfAs 6esh urged to Sd661PN and Is protest
lp9siHstm9hicRs a oHmittse a2f cigar
.sSs:s@ tankrsers from New Yo.k ph:i:.
yielphis aud Baltimore, appeared before
him come weeks ago. The, oommis-
sioaer has not determined to order that
box to be used, as it is not his inteb ton
TO force upon dealers an instrument so
tdistasteful to them. He is anxious to
adopt some, plan by which the frauds
now oit6n times ptaosioed III the retail
trade especially. may be prevented, and
heIesirss> the co -piieration ofnll dealers
TO this end. The patent box, he is
satisfied, is Objectionable in several par
ticulars, though it's use would do much
to prevent the trnnsposition Of cigars
from one box to another. Retail deal
ess, however, must be allowed some
boxes in their show cases to sell from,
and the patent box would be Of no SER
vice there. Those who desire to de-
fraud the revenue can easily refill the
boz07 In the case from basket or bun
die containing cigars brought from the
mandatory, which huve never been in
boxes.
HALIFAX, September 6.-The Ameri-
can revenue cutter Woodbury., from
Boston for Cape Breton and Magdalen
Island, arrived this morning.
The coast wrecking steamer Lacka-
wana, engaged for several months on
the Atlantic wreck, sailed for New York
to-day; the company having abandoned
the wreck, which will now be sold.
The cable steamer Kangaroo sailed
Tor London last evening.
|. A heavy Southwest wind and rain
storm prevailed last night and today.
A letter received here today from
Magdalen Island gives the following
particulars regarding the late storm
there: The tide rose to an extraordinary
height, causing very heavy sea in the
bay and vessels to ride heavily at their
anchors. at daylight, on the morning
OF the Goth. the scene that presented
itself at Amherst harbor is above de-
scription. Nine American schooners
were already ashore and wrecked be-
tween Amherst and Bacque harbors.
During the day, vessel after vessel con-
tinued to break adrift from their moor.
ings, and those who were far enough to
windward ran for the harbor and an
ohored with what ground tackle they
had left on boald; while others who
had none we're Obliged to run on the
beach to save the lives OF the crews.
Many did not strike the channel, and
were wrecked. At noou, the barometer
fell to iss lowest point-2S.9O The
shore at this time was covered with the
debris OF the hundreds Of ships wrecked.
Destitute mariners were wandering
about the beach, not knowing where to
go to find food or shelter from the
storm. The Inhabitants of the village
did all in their power to relieve the suf-
ferers, an,l administered to their wants
as we'll as their humble means would
afford. About 4 P. n, the bark Swift,
of New Jersey, from Blanc Sablon,
which had been riding with four an.
chors and cables ahead, was driven
from them all; and having 130 souls on
board, she endeavored to reach the har-
Dor for safety. When nearing the
breakers. she became unmanageable,
and drove upon the beach at its en-
trance and became a wreck. When
night closed in, forty-three vessels were
on shore wrecked. Fortunately, the
loss of life has been very small Only
three bodies are missing-from. the
schooner E. Smith. Of WeIlaeet, Mass.
One Of the bodies has been recovered.
BosroN, September 6-The Journals
returns are as follows: Washburn, 299;
Butler, 262; doubtful, %.
LITTLE Rock, September 6.-Austra.
lian Kelly, the prizs-6ghter, is dead.
New YORK, September Gone John.
son, lawyer, of Williamsburgh, has
been indicted for implication in the rail-
road bond forgeries.
SAN Francisco, September Gre
ports from the interior confirm tho sue
cess OF the anti.monopoly candidates.
The caving Of a tunnel in Lincoln
Mine. on Luther Creek, suf1ocated nine
AUSTIN, Texas, September G.-The
following is the result of the first ballot
for Governor: Richard Coke, 300; Chas.
Demouz, 143; John Ireland, 113; G. nj.
Winkler, lO5; R. D. Walker. Is; scat
tering, 9l. Necessary to choice, 474
LATER -On the fifth ballot. yester-
day, in the Democratic Convention, for
candidate for Governor, Richard
Coke, Of Waco, received $50 votes
more than two.thirds of the entire vote
and was declared the nominee of tho
convention. When the vote was an
nounced, Col. Hubbard, the only oppe.
nent Of Coke on the last bnllot, moved
that the nomination be declared unani:
NOUS. The motion passed unanimous.
ly, amidst the throwing OF hat. and the
widest excitement. Judge Coke was
called to the stand, and, in short