The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-11-26


tion. It IL stated Secretary Robson
will issne an order for battalion of
marines to accompany the Franklin to
Key West, 800 strong. and the command
OF the Same will be rendered to Lieut..
Col. James Forney, son Of Col. John
W. Forney.
Nothing has occurred since the cap
ture of the FIrginius and the execu-
tious which followed to show the Spn.
nish Government is influenced by any
but friendly desire to preserve pence
between the two nations, and, if possi
ble, to cultivate stronger relations Of
friendship. This Government will act
toward Spain as toward all other coun-
tries in cuses Of controversy, and await,
with proper respect, replies TO our COM
plants There Is. however, anxiety ex-
pressed for Intelligence from Spain of
decisive character, in order that CoL-
gress may, III the Presidents message,
be made acquainted with all the facts
There are Indications that dispatches
we're received tonight by both Secre.
tary Fish aud Admiral Polo, the
Spanish Minister, from Madrid. Of
character which gives more than
heretofore promise Of peaceful
solution OF the present complications; /;
and 1t is known that these gentlemen
were in private conference for several
hours tonight, at the residence of Mr..
Fish, comparing dispatches, and dis
cussing generally the situation of affairs.
1t seems to be the impression, that in
stead OF our Government having to wait
for reports from Minister Sickies, con-
cerning the Spanish Cabinets views, the
Spanish Cabinet has conferred extraor-
binary powers on Admiral Polo, to com
munisate directly with our Government,
through the Secretary of Stute. At all
events. the Spanish Minister is now
brought into more intimate communi-
cation with Secretary Fish. than ut any
| time since the present trouble began. 1t
was remarked tonight, by gentleman
prominently connected with this Co
vernment. that things look far more
hopeful now than ever.
! Probabilities-.For the Southern
States, South westerly winds, fulling
Temperature and generally clear wea-
ther.
HALIFAX. November 25.-The British
war vessel Sirius, thirty six days out,
hence for Eugllud. has 800 persons
aboard
CHEYENNE, November 25-Licut.
\ietenhelmer suicided ut Fort Russell.
Cause. mental depression from illness.
lie leaves u wife and two children.
| WAsHlNGToS, November 25.-The
first intimation, yesterday, OF probable
change OF administration in Spain, with
Serrano rs Dictator came through Bri-
tlsh otliciul sources to-day. The story
| Is varied in another quarter, namely,
that the CASTELAR, Government is to be
overthrown by "A combination of ruling
Spaniards. The plan is said to include
the establishment of Marshal Serrano as
regent for the yonng Duke Alphonso.
Our Government has no official advices
on the subject, nor does it consider these
reports trustworthy.
transpred that on Saturday last, Tweed
transferred large amount of real estate
to various parties.
a Mrs: Schroot appeared at police
headquarters, yesterday, and stated that
her husband. who had in his possession
Sl2, 900. aud her little daughter, aged
twelve, had disappeared from the Bos-
ton boat at the wharf here, on Friday
last, and she believed they had been
murdered. The party had just arrived
| Lon ASoItCidouit huO WoE6 going 10
Boston.
A large number of firms, carried
down by the force of the late panic, have
perfected arrangements with their ere.
ditors, and are getting in shape, to an.
nounce resumption of business.
1t is said the detectives have gained
reliable information relative to move
ment to throw a large quantity OF forged
United States bonds on the market, and
that Important arrests may be made.
WAsHlSdToS. November 25 -Intimn
tons have been received at the State
Department that Seirano will probably
be made dictator of Spain and the Gas.
telur Government overthrown, but the
advices are not pronounced trustworthy
boston, November 25.-Mayor Pierc.
has resigned.
HALIfAX, n. s., November 25.-Tht
latest ndvices from Newfoundland Civ.
returns OF the recent elections ns four
teen for the present Government and
thirteen for the opposition. The House
will meet in January
New York, November 25.-:A letter
from Havana. dated November 20, says
there Is much talk of war with the