The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-08-15

are we'll known and earnest opponents
Of. railroad MONOPOLY, and their selec-
tlon was made upon that ground
| MINNEAFoLIs, MISN.. August IT,
The yield OF wheat is unprecedented.
averaging over twenty five bushels per
acre.
NEW YORK, August 14.-Of the 497
cases presented for arbitration before
the Mixed Commission, sitting at New
port, only eighty-seven remain unset
tied, and the Commissioners hope to
finish these within the. stipulated time.
The greatest part OF the work and the
expense is in printing, on which work
two printing Offices in Newport, one in
Boston, one in New York and two in
Washington devote all their spare time.
The bulk Of the printing is being done
IN the last named city, divided between
American and English houses. In one
case. Lot yet finished, 5000 printed
pages have been furnished and the
briefs have lot yet. been put into type.
The expenses of the Commission are
advanced by the United States Govern
ment-the share Of the British Govern.
ment being determined quarterly aud
returned. The amount awarded upon
the claim will be taxed Ave per cent. for
expenses. When the cases arc all de-
cided, the gross sum which is to be pnid
will be sthted. Tho duplicate Journals
and accounts will be delivered to the
two Governments, and the labors of the
Commission finished Plat Il Boyd.
glass importers, claim O suit against
them for 81 900, 900, which is to decide
the interpretation Of the statutes. They
deny Intention TO defraud tue Govern
ment.
Over 100 outward bound vessels, of
all clnsses, are at anchor inside the bar.
waiting for the weather to break. The
wind is high yet, but tho rain has mode
rated.
Saratoga races postponed.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, August 1.-THE
first bale OF cotton Of the new crop was
received here this morning and sold o.
auction for 29kc. per pound. The
worms ars doing much damage.
HAVANA, August 13.-Tho CAPTAIN
General published to-day n telegram
from the Colonial Minister of Spain.
counseling the citizens to discard oil
Tears as to the consequences Of the pro-
]ected reform in Cuba. The Captain
General adds that he relies upon the
army, navy and volunteers to aid him
IN re-establishing confidence. peace and
order in the island.
New ORLEANS, August la collision
OF bugglas occurred on tho she'll road
to-day and M. o. Larens was killed.
WASHINGTON. August little Wa
wassett investigation will be commenced
at the Treasury Department tom orrow.
A telegram to the Post Office Depart
ment says the Office at Litchfield, Ill,
was robbed last night, of between $500
and $500.
Secretary Richardson denies a recent
newspaper statement that there is de-
fioit OF $l0,000.0O0 in the cash of the
Treasury.
Probabilities-For the South Atlantic
States, South-westerly to North -wester-
" winds, low temperature, generally
clear weather, with exceptional rain,
near the coast. For the Middle Atlantic
States, North-easterly to North -westor.
~ winds, occasional rains, cool, clearing
and clear weather tomorrow.
BASaoR, ME-, August l4-The Libe.
raj Mass Convention in this city was or
ganlzed this forenoon. Acommittee Oh
business was appointed, when the con-
vention adjourned till o'clock. Less
than forty people were in the nall.
UTICA. August 14-The races have
been postponed until the first fair day.
IN consequence Of the rain
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, August 14.-The
amount Of rain in the late storm exceeds
seven inches; more than three feet of
water passing over the dam at Fair
mount to-day. The mills at AIanyu nix
have their first floors flooded, and bust.
ness is partly suspended. In the city, O
boy was rescued, with difficulty, from
drowning, near the mouth of culyert,
and John l.. Major vas drowned while
attempting to rescue his horses from O
stable which WIS flooded
BosroN, August IA rain storm
commenced here at s o'clock this morn
ing. with steady North easterly gale.
NEW YORK, August 14-2P. M.-The
storm continues here though not so
violently as last night. There has not
yet. been any serious arrangement of
mails. All that were due yesterday and
this morning have been received with
the usual regularity. The train on the
Erie Railroad, due at 7.20 P. M. yester.
day, did not arrive till early this morn
ing, The delay was caused by the
washing away OF omankments. The
through Southern mail, due at 7 A. NJ,
had not arrived at noon.
The funeral of thp ]ofa (,oor,o NJ