The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-08-22

tion OF noted band Of robbers, who.
Tor long time. operated in the vicinity
OF Salerno. Six brigands were killed
and the rest captured.
MADRID, August 21.-General Espar.
tero has advised the Madrid Govern
ment to appoint General Manuel Con
chua to the chief command of the Re.
publican forces in the Northern pro-
vinces bordering on the Bay Of Biscay,
and General Morionez to the command
of Navarro. The Cortes, by q vote of
66 yeas to 63 nays, consented 20 the trial
by civil tribunal of Beintos, one of its
members, who participated in the can
tonal lnsurrection.
TclcgraphIc-Amcrica Mntters.
QUEBEC, August 2O.-A destructive
fire broke out here this morning, at
about Z o'clock, which resulted in the
destruction of about 100000 worth of
property. The wind was blowing
strong, and at one time serious conf1a-
grafton was apprehended.
SALT LAKE, August 21.-One of Lieu.
tenant Wheeler's exploring parties. in
charge of Lieutonant Hoxie, United
States Engineers, has been greatly de-
layed in its operations by the desertion
OF two packers, who took thirty.two
mules and horses, stripping the party of
transportation. .Hoxie Immediately
started in pursuit, aided by the Sheriff
OF Beaver County. After travelling for
several nights. they succeeded in cap
turing both men and animals. This de-
lay prevents the party from making the
rendezvous at Fort Wingate, New Mex
leo, as was contemplated, but will not
impair the results of the seasons work.
Lieutenant Wheeler, with the main
force OF his expedition, is between Fort
Wingate and Camp Apache, Arizona.
Lieutenant Marshall, in charge of the
party which started from Denver, is
near Fort Wingate. The general results
OF the exploration are satisfactory. The
national astronomical observations at
Ogden, under Lieutenant Wheeler, are
approaching completion.
New YORK, August 21.-Mr. Whalley,
q member of the British Parliament,
who has been in this and other cities in
search Of evidence for the Tichborne
claimant, has sailed for England. He
said his visit was satisfactory in all re-
spects, and it's object had been fully re-
allied.
The storm of the past week continues.
Rain fell i'll torrents oil night, and many
cellars are flooded and other damage
done. The streets have been thoroughly
cleaned. Wind Northeast
At Hamden Park. yesterday, in the
race for 2.3l horses, eight started.
Seven heats were trotted, leaving the
race undecided.
WAsH1NGToN, August 21.-The Trea-
sury is closed in honor OF Mr.. Mere.
dith.
FORT SCOTT. August 21-Keller, the
man who murdered his wife and two
children Of his wife's sister, at Twin
Spring, was hanged by the people.
WILMINGTON, DEL, August 2l.-The
feeder of the Delaware and Chesapeake
Canal was carried away at 2 o'clock,
this morning, causing the loss of por-
ticn OF :hc Delaware Railroad Compa-
ny's bridge. A large force is working
on the repairs, but there is much to be
done before traffic can be resumed :.
There will be no peach shipments by
rail to-day.
SAN Francisco, August 2l.-The
James surveying party, to explore Colo.
rado River, is encamped in the desert
near the river, with the Cagcopah In
dians. The project of filling Colorado
Desert from the waters of the river is
reported upon as feasible.
OMAHA, August 21.-Three car loads
OF California peanuts (''goubers'')
PROVIDENCE, r. T., August 21.-.Rov.
DR.. Hendriokson, Bishopef the Roman
Catholic Diocese of Providence, arrived
here from Europe, this evening He
vas enthusiastically received by a large
gathering of people.
AUSTIN, August Ex-Governor Davis
has been renominated by the Republi-
cans.
ST. LOUIS. August 21.-Four cholera
deaths in Fayette. No., yesterday.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 2l.-The De-
mocratic party in this city is squarely
divided. Each wing has put legisla-
tive ticket in the field. E1-Mayor
McCoppin has developed into IN out.
and.out railroad man, and is the railroad
candidate for State Senator, together
with James Clark. The Democratic
Municipal Convention, which is claimed
to be i-railroad, has nominated Phi
lip Roache and A. J. Bowie for State
Senators. The taxpayers independent
ticket in this city is gaining strength
daily. The same is true of the inde-
pendent anti-railroad movement in the
entire Stete.
BosToN, August 21.-A number OF
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