The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-11-14
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MAHON's TERM, Au., so.
HAVANA, November l2.-V0z de Cuba,
OF to-day, says editorialiy that it is as
human as anybody-more so than many
who are ostentatious with professions OF
philanthropy-but it cannot do less
than approve OF the energy displayed
toward all rebels. and particularly to-
wards those whom the 6llibusterinR
steamer Virginius brought to make
more bloody war in Cuba. The court
martial for the trial of those captured
on the Virginius is still In session, work
ing with all possible despatch. Amongst
tho crew and disguised as firemen were
Ignacio, Alfero, Rosa. Arce, Varona,
Castellanos. Pineda, Mola, Coitel and
other persons OF importance. Captain
Fry was manifestly aware of the object
of the expedition and the nature of the
cargo which he was tempted to take
charge Of by large sums of money Of
fered him, thinking that there were 80
chances in 100 Of his landing in safety.
1t III thought that this will he the final
effort OF the heinsurrectionists. The cap
tain and crew were shot by squad Of
marines in the public square. Twelve
of the insurgents were shot III front of
the slaughter house wall.
PARIS, November l2.-In the Assem-
bly,, to-day, q motion was offered by the
Government. postponing debate upon
NJ. Leon Says Interpolation, regarding
the failure to order elections to ill va
caHcies in the Assembly, until the day
following that upon which vote is to
be taken, upon prolongation of Presi-
dent MacMahon's powers. After heut.
ed debate, tho motion was adopted
The Committee on Prolongation Of the
powers of the present Government,
headed by Al. DeRemaset, to-day, had
an interview with President MacMahon.
The latter stated he had nothing to say
modifying in any way the language OF
his message to the Assembly. He re-
quested them to hasten their labors in
the best interests of the country. He
said the questions relating to the discus
sion of constitutional bills belonged
solely to tho Assembly, though he ac-
knowledged that the adoption of bills
PARIS, November 13.-The Com mmittce
posal of NJ. Casimer Rsveir, that Tho
law prolonging the powers Of President
MacMahon for five years beyond tho
duration of the present Assembly, be-
come part of the Consultation, after the
constitutional billie are voted upon.
MADRID. November l3.-The insur-
gent forts at Cartagena have opened
hcavy fire, both upon the land and
naval forces OF the Government.
Observation-Disclosures Matters.
EXCITEMENT IN NEW ORLEANS s-ANorHRn
OLD OoNFEDEARTE GONE-IMPRovE-
MENT IN MRAIPHIs-DEATH IN DEN
fists CHAIR-ANTI. SLAVERY MOVEMENT
-DEFALOATIoN.-s SUICIDE. RAILROAD
ACoIDENT-UNOLE SAM PREPARING FOR
wAR-DAMAaK FOR A DRAD HEAD, 20.
MOBILE, November 12.-The Register
announces the death at Pensacola, on
Sunday, OF Hon. s.. s. Mallory.
BAINBRIDaE,s November 11.-Severnl
new cases of yellow fever have deve-
loped, mostly among negroes. Mrs.
Lewis, wife OF Major Lewis, died to-
day. Major Lewis is dangerously i'll,
but it is to be hoped that be will reco.
YER, for he gave his whole attention t.
the sick. and ministered personally to
their wants. Miss Pierce died on Fri.
day last. and Mr.. T. w. Andrews, new
case. died on Sunday. Mr.. II. q.
O'Farrel, the oldest printer In tho State,
is hopelessly ill. It is not advisable for
persons to visit the city until further
notice.
MEMPHtS, november lZ.-FOr the
fret day since the I'd of September,
there was not single cnse OF death
from yellow fever. The Howard Asso-
citation today relieved all members on
duty, except two, and divided the city
into two districts, under charge of those
two members. Alderman Cicalla was
to-day expelled from the board, for IRE.
gularities while acting Mayor The
vote was unanimous.
Manzanillo was attacked, yesterday
morning, at halt-past II o'clock, from
every direction, by the insurgents, in
considerable force. The fighting lasted
until 3 O'Clock p. NJ, when the rebels
were driven Off
New ORLEANS, November l2.-The
news of the execution of the Virginius
prisoners creates considerable excite
ment here. and is the subject of general
conversation tonight. Captain Joseph
Fry, commander OF the Virginius, was
native of Florida, and was forty-six
years of ige. He entered the Naval
Academy at Annapolis in 1874, and re-
NAMED in the navy until 1861, when he
resigned and entered the Confederate
service. He leavea here wife and
seven ohildren-the oldest cripple, and
tho vnunOoot op1v four vooro af -.