The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-07-27

Foreign AnnIrs,

ST. PETEnspuna. July 25.-The Go.
vernment has received despatch from
toDeral Kaufman, announcing that the
treaty between Russia and Khiya has
been signed. The Khan promises to pay
Russia 100000 roubles and abolish
capital punishment iu his dominions.
In return for this Russia guarantees the
independence of the Khnnate. The
Czar's troops will occupy Khiva until
the war indemnity is paid. A portion OF
the territory of the Khanate is to be
given to Bokahava fnr assistance >ren.
dered to Russ ian troops.
BARCELONA, July &c -Four officers Of
the civil guard were shot while attempt
ing to desert to the Carlists.
BAYoNNE. July 26 The Republicans
are concentrating near Pampeluna. Car
los ls at Elizoudo, with $4,000 we'll.
armed men. A struggle will soon take
place.
MADRID. July 26-Contreras, in as
Stunning the title of commander of tho
land and sea- forces of the canton of
murcia, has addressed circular ts TO-
reign powers. The Germans have re-.
leased the crew of the Vigilante, fearing
that the German Consul aud family will
be shot.
BARCELONA. July 26 5000 inhabi
tants OF the town of Mataro, 15Is miles
from here. have sought refuge IN this
city' fearing an attack upon Mataro by
the Carliste. The funeral of General
Cabrinetz took place yesterday, and
passed off quietly
MADRID, July 26 The insurgents at
Carthagenia made preparations to attack
the German frignte now in the hsrbor,
but it is believed they will not carry out
their design. as their vessels are not pro-
perly supplied either with officers, men
or engineers. A despatch from Malaga
says fighting occurred in the streets Of
that CITY between opposing Republican
factions.
snerioan Matters.
WASH SaToN. July 26-It is stated the
POSTMASTER General has awarded the
contract for mail between Charleston
and Havana ria Key West. The con-
tractors propose establishing line of
steamers between these points, and claim
they can save sixty honrs.
Probabiities-On Sunday, for the
South Atlantic and Gulf States, rising
barometer, Southeast and South west
winds, partiy cloudy and clear weather,
IN the interior, but light rains on the
coasts.
SALT LAKE, July 26 Butcher, who
killed Cotton aud his two sons, Was ar
rested yesterday. The youngest son was
shot i've times with revolver and once
with shotgun loaded with buckshot.
The eldest son was shot five times and
cut In several places with knife. A
number of stories about the terrible af-
fair led to the general belief that the
Cottons were the assailants. The people
OF Brigham Clnon seem to Justify
Butcher.
WHEELING. ". Va, July 2G.-Two
cholera deaths; other Cases, it is feared,
will prove fatal.
LOUISVILLE. July 26.-A farmer living
near Mount Vernon attempted to wreck
the Eastward bound train on the Ohio
and Mississippi Road. Sparks from the
engine. he said, burned his fence. He
was j.iled. Lynching was threatened.
CINcINSA1l. July 26.-Stephen Ma.
liter. and old and highly esteemed Ger
man citizen, the founder of the Cincin-
natl Folksblaat, and at one time con-
nected with the New York Staats Zeitunq,
died here last night, Of general debility; /;
aged sikty-ejght
NoRFoLK. July &c About O'Clock
this morning, an incentliary fire broke
out from building ON the West side OF
market square, occupied by Hofheimer
j. Co., boot and shoe dealers. Owing to
the bursting of water main the day be.
fore, and the limited resources Of the
fire department, the Ere gradually gained
headway, aud finally extended on the
Northern side as far as Archer & Co.'s
drug store, on Main street, burning or
damaging six or eight buildings. The
total loss is estimated at $3.50, 900; partly
covered by. insurance. The principal
loses are IIofheimer 4 Co. and J. Il.
Griffin, boot and shoe dealers; w. II.
Hutchins and Taylor. Martin & Co.,
hardware; Fps Il Co., crockery. Fire
rocket signals which wcro sen. up
brought throe engines over from Ports
mouth aud one from the Navy Yard.
which rendered great assistance in pre-.
venting further spread OF the Gre.
BALTIMORE, July 26.-Loss of the
Central Presbyterian Church SO. 900;
insurance 100000; the Sisters of Notre
Dame and st. Aiphonsus school and
library, loss $50. 200; insured. The fire
was stopped on Saratoga street, at the
Central Garden lager beer saloon. The
building occupied by the Redemptonist
Fathers was flooded The English Lu-
theran Church with its parsonage and
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