The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-12-17
eided for 3iong time at the White
House. as the. guest OF his daughter.

eided for sa4ong time at the White
House. as the. guest OF his daughter.
The Colonel never abandoned his De-
mocraoy. His somewhat forcible de-
nunciations OF the prevailing faction in
its highest places hus been one Of the
features Of tho Executive Mansion. he
ate his breakfast aud smoked his cigar,
yesterday morning.
The Committee on Privileges aud
Elections are divided upon this ques-
tion-whether Piuchback, upon his Gre.
dentiats, is entitled to be sworn in.
Morton's resolution Is Tia: The cred5n-
tiais Of Pinchback for seat in the Sc.
nate Tor six years, commencing on the
4th of March, 1873, being in regular
form, he is entitled, under the low and
the usages Of the Senate, to DO sworn
in. and that whatever grounds of con-
test there are to his right, should bu
made thereafter.
SAN Francisco, December 1G The
Democratic caucus nominated j. T..
Farley for United States Senator for the
long and Judge Hogcr for tho short
term. Both ure claimed as ant. railroad
men.
New YoIzK, December 1G Tho coal
barge which blockaded the Aripiles is
sinking in the mud. lis removal is be-
coming daily more difficult. It ia feared
and hoped that the Aripiles will become
badly strained by remaining on the dry
dock
WAsHISGToN, December l6 Tile
House passed. bill to repeal the bank
ruptcy law, but providing that ull pend
ing proceedings in bankruptcy shall be
continued under the existing law, except
that all fees, costs and charges Shall be
reduced to one half tho present rates.
The Select Committee ou Salaries re-.
ported bill fixing The salaries of MON
bcrs ut IS. 500, to be in full Of ali allow
ances, except for actual individual
travelling expenses, and reducing all
other salaries that were Increased Last
session to what they had been be-
fore, except the Judges of the Supreme
Conrt and the President during this
term. AN amendment was adopted inuk
ing tho reduction take effect from the
4th of March, 1878 The bill was not
disposed of.
The Military Committee has com
lnenccd the Investigation of Frcedmeu's s
Bureau Huwarti's defulcutions.
The Executive Mansion is closed, on
account Of the death Of Col. Don't.
The Finance Committee heard ureu-
ments against the ruling of the Revenue
Department, that prescriptions with
the dose marked in writing must bear u
stamp. The Committee report adversely
on Clayton's bill imposing ten per cent
on circulation uf banks other than ma.
tiunal.
The Supreme Court adjourned cut of
respect to Nelson.
A motion to reconsider the couGrmA.
ton of Shepherd was voted down. lie
is now Governor. No other action of
tho execniiva session has truuspired.
Curiosity as to the fate of Judge Viii
liams as Chief Justice Increases.
Ia the Senate, the Finance Committee
reported adversely 10 II bill nntho: sizing
the partial payment Of duties in green
bucks. A bill placing the telegraph
lines, connecting tho Capitol aud the
departments, under tho cvuirol of Gen
Babcock. passed. a bill removing the
disabilities of VIM. Steele, ct Iux,s,
Sas referred. Morton made long
speech in favor of PincLback Nc.
Cretry speaks tomorrow. a bill was
introduced canccling tho sale Of the
Brazos ard Santiago military railroai.
General Spinner was ut his desk to-
day. He goes to Florida during the re.
cess for his health.
Tho Com mittee on Appropriations OF
the Senate agreed to report the House
bill giving the navy 81 00O, 600, without
amendment.
Tue Postmaster General was before
the Committee on Post Offices aud Post
Roads, explaining his relief for the ser.
vice by the abolition of the franking
privilege. 1t is understood he opposes
any modification of the pre- ent law.
babilities-.For the Southern
States, partly cloudy weather and posi-
bly, light rain on tho coust, the tempera-
turc rising with diminished pressure,
aud tho winds gradually shifting to
Elsterly and Southerly.
BosToN, December lG The funeral
OF Agassiz moved from Appleton Chu
pei. Several pews were reserved for the
family; the others were opened to who
ever came. The formal attendance o!
several societies to which lhc deceased
was attached was declined.
Teicsraphic-Uomni Itepur,s.
COLUMBIA, Daccm cr l7.-Sales OF
cotton, yesterday, l42 balcs-:nidll,nq
l4Wl4Lic.
LONDON. December 16.-Strcet dis