The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-02-28
LATE NEWS IN BREIF.

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eminent was effected, is a happy auspice of a
glorious future for Spain. The United States.
occupying a large tract of a continent civilized
bv Spanish faith and valor cannot eontem-
plate unmOved the spectacle of the empire of
Ferdinand and Isabella transformed into a re-
public. The American people rejoice to see
Spain initiating the example, and establishing
prosperity and power upon solid foundations.
In expressing to your Excellency the fervent
good wishes of President Grant, and recogniz-
ing your authority, l accomplish the most
agreeable duty of my mission to this noble
and generous country" Senior Figueras in
reply to Minister Sickles, said his grave re-
spOusIbility would OveWhelm him were il not
Tor such moments as the present, when youso
elOquently convey the robust voice OF the
American people in blessing and acclaiming
the advent OF the republic which moderate
energy has achieved and prudence will pre-
serve. If the United States Is indebted to
Spain for the discovery of the American con-
tincnt Spain is indebted to the United States
fog the founder of the social order. Spain
will remember the worthy example set her by
the United States. Senior Figueras concluded
his speech with the following words: 1--WE
hold in the new world integral portion of
territory, destined under the Spanish flag to
serve as the connecting link between the two
continents In order that the Antilles may
accomplish that mission and realize ourcivihZ-
ing objects, we rely on Spanish energy and
the strength of Spanish institutions"
salt Lake-The special message of the
President ON Utah affairs, is the browning
blow to the hopes Of the polygamous theo-
Gratis The News affects moderation and for
bearancC. and says if a collision takes place, it
viii not be At the seeking of the people. The
position of the saints in this crusade Is peace,
patience, calm endurance and resignation.
The general tone Of the Mormon press Is indi-
cative of great fear. 1t was not thought pos
sIble the government would materially change
It's long continued policy of letting time and
advancing intellectual and moral Influences
solve the NOunOn problem. The power of Nor
mons al Washington was deemed impregna-
bic but now the danger Il 80 imminent they
are hlled with CONSERVATION. In fact there IS
A panic everywhere among the priesthood
The masses of the MOrmons are apparently
anxious to quietly await results, though it is
well understood that a large majority of tie
better class secretly sympathize with the Gen
tile cause and would joyfully welcome the day
Of emancipation from BTigham's despOtism.
It is stated that President Grants Southern
tour viii be of the greatest significance to the
people of that section. The President con-
templates starting on the both of March, and
expects to be accompanied by nearly all his
Cabinet. besides many distinguished gentle
men, Senators, members Of Congress, and
others. Richmond. Virginia. will be the first
stopping place II is the Presidents purpose
TO make TINS the initial movement in his next
administration. in the attempt TO harmonize
the people Of the North and South He will
look INTO the condition of the South socially
and the local governments of the States to be
visited II Richmond, and other places along
the line OF his visit, preparations are being
made to give him an enthusiastic reception.
Supervisor Perry mas written letter to
the Commissioner Of Internal Revenue in re-
ference to the limitations that troops are to
be Withdrawn from The South in which he
Says: d" The removal of all the troops from
North Carolina and Georgia would be a great
misfortune to the revenue service. SO far as
these states are concerned The Supervisor
has parties out constantly, breaking up Illicit
niStillCEies. and this service. he saws cannot be
reformed successfully without the aid of am
armed force. One soldier is worth half a doz-
eu armed men IN citizens clothes The Com
missioner viii represent the matter to the
President and Secretary of War.
The appraisers of horace Greelev's estate
estimate that his personal property viii foot
mp about 500 600. 1t il said that Samuel
Sinclair Is indebted to the estate at least S.
700. There are about one hundred thousand
Of bad debts and worthless securities. The
appraisers say C. Vanderbilt, jr. owes the es-
tate fifty thousand dollars borrowed money.
Commodore Vanderbilt has given five thou
sand to each Of Mr.. Greeey's daughters. saw
HIg they can have such money as they need at
any time.
The Attorney General has sent to Post-rnas-
ter General CresWel an opinion to the effect
that the section of the postal act winch has
been construed by the Pr-t-Ufiice DEPARTMENT
"S WarTtutIuS the collection of double the
amount Of unpaid postage i not in accordance
with the spirit Of the act The Attorney Gen
er3l plainly says that only the amount of I'M
paid postage can be lawfully collected
A majority of the Committee OH Elections
and Privileges VIII, 1t is understood, report in
favor OF q new election i'm Louisiana There
vii be two minority reports, one sustaining
r.rInery a. the Governor of the State and
HlwiutluE Mcmillan as Senator the other su--
g'tulng he4oS as Governor. and admitting
lay 10 ne Senate. This Is the present couli-
ION u The committee, although they NAV be-
Tore making their report. unanimously recon-
meld new election in Louisiana
Cakes Ames takes the report of the Poland
Committee rather cOOlly. He don't believe the
House will eXpel him. His friends URGE him
Cd employ counsel but he dosen't think il ne
g9s~ary, as ne isn't likely to make any defense
lie understands Beck and Kerr are going to
speak again expulsion. also Morgan and
taEuss"1rrb. Butler. OF Massachusetts, il
@SaInst the report.
large number OF r-gices have heen re-
ceiEedln New York by merchants in the Cuban
lte. which are supposed to have been an
1ymously emitted by the Spanish volunteer.
no havana. containing menaces against any
reference on the slavery question i'm Cuba
The mercha III the nuHan trade shortly ex-
.eJl 10 near 20 a revolution in Havana and
Nuba generally
Hayana-Gen. Celia rs has issued his ex
.ected proclamation, joining obedience to
nc government proclaimed BY the Curtee.
Llo Proclamation COMEDIES with the nuIIica-
UoH of the names of tbs new government Of
SPAIN, and % telegram from the Minister of
the Colonies.
The New cork braurl If the National \-.o-
r7tIon Tor a religious aHl ndment to the Con-
Tuition of the United $ ates. have aunoi1tcd
'-iegates to attend tie aruual convention of
ne society Judge Strong, of the United
7,ates Supreme COu... i- TO preside at the con
F0urI0U.
At meeting Of the IRON and nail manufsc.
.urers Of PlttsbuTg aud Wheeling. held last
week, the present card rate of manufactured
ron was adhered to- but ten to sixtv-penny
nails were reduced fifty cents per ke@. and
.uLee-PehhN nails advanced twenty-five cents
Loudon-A special dispatch from Pari. tc
lue DAILY Telegraph says that France viii at,
Tempt 10 compel Spain to sell Cuba. and That
the United States had offered TWENTY-FIVE nm.
"T3t million francs $500 OOO. OGOD 1avabIe in
two years. but Spain refused
Loudon-Au explosion occurred last week in
the coal min" at the Talk-O'the-EiI. Stafford.
S.-tt. Milc the men were at wnr',. Between
.'iI'y ana forty miners are reported killed 4
Hre. which broke ont after tho eXpIusiou was
with difficulty extmgushed. No bodies have
Vet been recovered
The colorei men of Cleveland. Ohio rro
nose bringing suit against Mr. Elster. OF tht
Academy of Music. to recover SIS. 900 damage.
'l'lE Ni.'- ttL iEEEl the dress CREE of the
N71--rr .g.- week
ihouuu-Iac Government organs officially
teny that t.eTe Is any movement in POrtura
Tor the establishment Of republic
The last report about Phelps. Dodge & Co
t7, that Secretary Boutwell, refuses to cornpro
mise for les than half a million.
Amai0rily of the conservative generals nj
the Spanish army have assured the Govern
ment that they VIII not oppose the republic
ir Is aid mat q Mormon h,.,ila Is coufem
plated from Utah, in view of the President
recent message.
The sam. river Is booming in CONSEQUENCE,
ri recent rains. Lynchburg reports farlrteeI
iaet above usual level, and Richmond ten
The Ohio Womans Rights Convention wa.
addressed 10y Susan B. Anthony. The uzua
resolutions were adopted.
Tho New York Evening Post is about to cree
a new office at the corner of Fulton anC
Broadway.
petItIuU is iH circulation in BOSTON. ask
ing the Legislature to oxpunCe its vote Of cen
sure of senator sumner Tor his action in re
gard to the battle iiog~
The Mormon priesthood arc getting up ;
uautiOa for Congress O send am investigation
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