The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-02-13

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1000 volunteers. are. operating against
tho Carlista. The Oarlists are active in.
the neighborho cd of Ligovfa and Esteila.
The city OF Saragossa 'is virtually block
AIDED, the insurgents being masters Of
the surrounding country. ~
f, WAsHINatoH, February 12.-Wit-
nessea in the Louisiana complications
have been dismissed. Governor War
moth.and General McMillon will make
a .flnal statement before the Committee
on Privileges and Elections Tomorrow.
DETROIT, February 12.-Comodore J.
z. McKinstry, Of the United States navy,
died yesterday. aged sixty-six years.
He had been forty seven years in the
naval service, and on the retired list for
several years. he leaves property va
lued at over 81. .O0O, 900 =
New YoRK, February IA cable de-
spatch from Rome announces tho ap-
pointtnent Of the Very Rev. DR.. M. A.,
Oorrigan as bishop of Newark. N. J.,
and William 81. Gross, rsdemptionist
missionary, as bishop Of Savannah. The
nominations were confirmed by the
Pope on February I'd.
The coroner, yesterday, held an in
quest over the body of John Harrold, an
Englishman, who WAS committed to the
Tombs three weeks ago, on a charge OF
embezzlement. Harold died yesterday
morning. after brief illness An order
for his discharge arrived an hour after
his death. Harold was engaged to be
married to young lady, who is now in a
critical condition, owing to his arrest.
1t is said the charge Of embezzlement
against him was trumped mp.
Mayor Havemeyer, in letter pub.
1 IL L..
OF acceptance of his nomination., in
which he made no promise to be party
candidate, and says he is not now to be
swerved from that position.
WASHINGTON, February 12.-Ooneress
was not crowded at the counting OF the
vote. The Senate separated from the
House on three votes. The vote of
Georgia was cast for Greeley. The Se-
nate voted to count them; the House
voted nay; so they were caat out. The
whole vote OF Mississippi was counted
The bodies separated on the vote of
Texas. the objection being that less than
y majority of the electoral college filed
vacancies. and that the proper officers
did not certify to the credentials. The
Senate is now Is o'clock) out on the
lexas question Louisiana will proba-
bly, not be reached until morning. The
impression has become general that her
vote will be thrown out, as no debate is
allowed either in the convention or
when the Houses act separately. No.
thing very startling need be expected.
Mr.. TrunAbull is making vigorous bat
hopeless fight. Most Of the Southern
representatives voted to count Georgia's
three votes for Greeley. ConkIing en-
oountered notable defeat to-dny, in
pressing his declarations regarding tho
electoral vote. West, of Louisiana, voted
steadily with Oonkling. The House de-
cided to count Texas The Senate is
still out Tho vote OF Texas has been
counted, both Houses oonourring. The
House voted to count Arkansas, and is
now voting on Louisiana; but the Se-
nate, in separate session, has excluded
both, and the count fails for want of
concurrence.
James Harlan, Of Kentucky. has been
appointed assistant to Dietrict-Attorney
Wharton, at Louisville, who Is proseout-
ing parties who refused to receive negro
votes at the late municipal election at
Lexington. KY.
Bard Brigerstaff, Ku Klux prisoner,
was pardoned to-day.
Probabilities-For the Southern Suites
East OF the Mississippi, for Thursday,
generally lower temperature, Westerly
to Northe,ly winds, diminishing ia force
and clear weather. For the Middle
States, brisk and high Northerly to
Eaaterly winds, with rain over the South.
ern portion aud snow over the Northern.
CINCINNATI. February 12.-Collector
Robinson and eight Democratic Judges,
Of Lexington, KY, were arrested yester.
day, by the United States Marshal, for
refusing to, receive the votes of colored
men at the recent municipal election.
NEW YORK, February 12-The Go.
vernment, to-day bought 81, 900, 600 in
bonds at 1886. to 1885.
The steamship Parthia for Europe
took 82O3, 900 in specie.
It is stated that an organization has
been effected on Wall street to look up
money and cause financial stringency.
There was rumor afoat, yesterday
afternoon. that the syndicate only sold
$25, 600, 900 in Europe.
Leading Cubans here consider that
the present troubles in Spain will ulti.
mate in favor OF Cuban independence.
A Dublin letter says that the prosecu.
ton by the English Government. which
has been reported by cable as commenc-
ing. yesterday, against one Irish bishop