The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-02-21
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6Ao.osuLo' ao IomlnueQ the mem DorH
that the National Assembly was transi-
Tory ana not constituent. aud in its de-
crees and acts, should strictly observe
the Constitution. Gen. Oordova. Minia.
ter OF War, asked for supplies Tor arminp
the people. all available arms having
been distributed. The Republican pri-
soners set free by amnesty arrived at
Barcelona to-day, from Port Mahon. on
q Government vessel. The piers and
quays were lined with crowds OF people,
who enthusiastically cheered the men as
they landed.
MADRID, February 20.-The governor
snip of forty-eight provinces OF Spain
are to be divided equally among the
Radicals and Republicans. The seoreta-
rles OF the Radical governors are to be
hepublicans, and those of the Republi-
can governors Radicals Senior Fiol will
retain the Rovernorship OF Madrid, for
the present. A general meeting Of the
members OF the Conservative party will
soon be held.
PARIS. February 19.-The Conn mmittee
OF Thirty have adopted the amendment
proposed by Dufoure, which provides
that before its dissolution, the National
Assembly shall enact laws organizing
and directing the transmission of leeisla.
tive and executive powers, and creating
a second chamber.
a decision has been rendered in the
case o. Prince Napoleon against ex.
n1lnister Lefranc, for illegal expulsion
from France. The court declared it's
.ncompesenoy to try the case, and or
oeT9o ene plaIntth to pay the costs.
Under the law for the punishment of
lntoxication. recently passed by the as.
sembly, 1872 drunkards have been arrest.
ed in Paris within the last forty.eioht
hours.
LONDON. February 2O.-.A care in
Smyrna was undermined by the Gulf
tides and swallowed in the waves. Over
AOO persons were drowned.
The Daily Telegraph devotes large
space to the details of the Investigations
IN the United States Congress. Refer
ring TO the disclosures regarding the
election ,of Senator Pomeroy, in the
kansas Legislature, the Telegraph praises
the conduct of York, and concludes that
$50 long asAmerica osu boast os q free
press, and find fYorks in each State. we
shall not despair of American instiku-
tlons." The indignation OF the Sand.
ard is aroused by Congressman Buffers
Dill for che distribution OF the Alabama
award, declaring that it clearly shows
the award exceeds the total amount of
real claims by over $1,000. 600. It con.
saders the Geneva decision diplomatic
defeat, the treaty Of Washington blum
der, and the arbitration failure.
Count Beinstorff, the German Ambss-
sador, is slightly better. ~
MADRID, February 20.-.Sickles, the
american Minister. has intimated to tho
spanish Government that the United
States are not disposed 10 press embar-
rassing questions relative to Cuba. do.
sir1ng 10 place no obstacles in the way Of
the republic.
PANS. February 2O.-Republicans had
grand celebration at Sarrak Q ,sa, on the
iotn instant, the city having been prao-
uoaiIy delivered into the hands of the
peopie. The Monarchist members OF
s9e olty government resigned, and their
places were filed by Republicans. who
were Immediately installed. All politi-
cal prisoners were released. and the off.
GERS Of the artillery resigned and surren.
dered their batteries to the seroeanta.
The red flag was displayed from the Gov
ernor's residence and at other places.
MADRID, February 20.-The Iaperial
says there is ground for the belief that
several leading Conservatives are arguing
revival OF the Hohenzolleran candida.
ture for the throne Of Spain.
American Matters.
WASHINGTON, February 2O.-In the
Senate, many petitions, memorials and
remonstrances were presented. Carpen-
ter, from the Committee on Privileges
ana ELECTIONS. made report on the ere.
dentlals OF Messrs. Mcmillan and Raw.
eaoh claiming to be the legally elected
senator from Louisiana, accom- panied
bby bill providing for a new election
1or the purpose of establishing in Louisi
ana an republican form of government.
Irumbull said, that while lie oonourred
IN moet Of the views of the majority, he
dld not concur in their recommendation.
or favor the passage of the bill reported
by them. He presented his views in
writing, that they might be printed with
the report. Morton said: "While T dis
sent from the report OF the majority, re-
comending that the recent election in
Louisiana be set aside. and new one
ordered, under the authority of the
Government OF the United States.
dissent also from the views of the
other members of the committee. who
would recognize what is called the
MoEnery Government; and T submit
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