The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-02-26

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mister OF State: Salmeron, Minister of
Justice; Pey Margall, Minister Of Inte-
rior; Aoosta. Minister OF War; Oroerro,
Minister of Finance; Chao, Minister OF
Public Works; Ferna, Minister of Colo.
nies: After the new Ministry had taken
eheir seats, Figuetas declared there would
be no change whatever in the pro-
gramme OF the Government.
: American Matters.
CHARLESTON. February 25.-Arrived-
steamships South Oarolina, New York;
Falcon, Baltimore.
QUEBEo, February 25.-An election
riot occurred here, of an hour and
halfs duration. Two persons we're
killed and several fatally wounded. The
polling takes place Monday. when re-
newal Of tho fight is expected.
New York, February 25.-It is under
stood that the Very Rev. VIM. Quinn
has been appointed to the Office OF
Vicar General of the Archdiocese OF
New York, to supply the vacancy caused
by the death of Very Rev. Dr.. STAIRS.
Very Rev. Father Preston remains
Ohancellor OF the DIOCESE, with the title
and powers Of Vicar General in MI mat
ters pertaining to the Ohancery of New
York. d:
A London special says an agreemen.
has been made between Duke de Mont.
psnsier, and tha sdherents of Qoeen lisa.
bella to place Prince Alphonso on the
throne Of Spain. The Duke is to be re-.
gent during the minority of Prince
Atpnonso, and the latter to marry the
youngest daughter Of the Duke. lisa.
bella accepts the programme, and the
two important parties. therefore, will act
together In the present Spanish crisis.
WASHINGTON, February 26.-The Lou
isiana question was up to-day. Trum-
bull :is making terribly denunciatory
speech. The queatiou comes up in pc.
coliar manner, not Involving the points
ct issue. but under the agricultural col
iege bill question; being that no money
should be given to Louisiana to be held
by the usurping Government. The dis
cussion will be long, and at present in
wolves Kellogg's Government, which
Carpenter asserts, and Morton admits,
in o colloquy. could not stand five hours
without Federal support. But the dis.
c1ssion will lead to no positive legisla-
tion. It is simply declaration, and the
issue is, whether Louisiana shall be
stricken from the States to which college
money is given.
ALEXANDRIA. VA, February 25.-The
Marshall House, whore Ellsworth was
killed. (the first blood of the wary was
burned to-day; incendiarism.
baltimore, February 25.-The bonds
stolen from Colfax we're captured here.
NoRFonK, February 25.-The Volun-
teer, from New York for Wilmington, is
ashore at Kitty Hawk. The vessel is
bsoadside to the beach. Part of the
cargo is being taken out.
WAEHTNaTnN Fahrnoro Ok T,r,,
bull. Morton, Carpenter and Hill spoke
on Louisiana affairs. Their speeches
were echoes of their several REPORTS.
The agricultural college bill, which gave
the opportunity for the debate, went to
committee OF conference The Presi-
dents message. after narrating events,
concludes: I have no specific recommen-
datlon to make upon the subject; but if
there is any practical way of removing
these difficulties by legislation, then [
earnestly request that suoh action nav
be taken at the present session of Con-
gress. It seems advisable that I should
state now what course I shall feel bonnd
to pursue In reference to the matter, in
the event of no action by Congress at
this time, subject to any satisfactory ar
rangsment that may be made by the
parties to the controversy. which, OF all
tnlnge, 18 the, most desirable. It will be
my duty, 30 far as it may be necessary
forrne to aot, to adhere to that Govern
naeht heretpfore recognized by me- 10
lpdge of the election and qualification of
Its members Is the, exclusive province of
the Senate, as it is also the exclusive
province OF the House to Judge of the
election and qualifications of its mem.
bers; bnt as to State Offices, filed and
held under State laws, the decisions of
the State judicial tribunal. it seems to
me, ought to be respected. T am OK.
tremely anxious to avoid any appearance
Of any interference in State affairs. and
II Congress differs from me as to what
ought to be done, I respectfully urge its
immediate decision. Otherwise, I shall
feel obliged, as far as can, by the ex-
ercise OF legitimate authority, to put an
end to the unhappy controversy which
distnrbs the peace and pros trates the
business Of Louisiana. by the recoRni-
tion and support of that Govern ment
which is recognized and upheld by the
courts of the State.
In the House, the Credit Mobilier
occupied the day, with no action. The
Yhe speeches were bitter. The galleries
were packed. An understanding exists
in the Senate that Louisiana matters will