The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-04-23
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currency, but predict a how of bullion
thither.
PARIS, April 22.-Baron Gustave de
Rothschild is dangerously sick.
WASHINGTON, April 22.-The Senate
has up bill to enable the Mennonites
to effect permanent settlement on public
lands ia the United States. In the
House, Bromberg, of Alabama, made
another eff1rt to have bill passed to
relieve Raphael Ssmmes' political disa-
bilities, but objection was made, on the
ground that Ssmmes could afford to wait
at least till the Geneva award was distri-
buted.
WAsHINaroN, April 22-The Presi.
dent vetoed the finance bill, saying he
was disposed at first to give great weight
to the argument that there was an actual
distribution Of national currency, but
thought differently upon consideration
of the fact that 81 1000, 900 Of suoh our
rency still remained in the treasury,
subject to the demand of sections desir-
ing it. He adds that the fact cannot be
concealed that the bill increases the
paper circulation Of the country. The
theory, in his belief, is departure from
the true principles Of finance, and its
approval would be Il departure from
every message sent by him to Congress.
The Seaate bill, giving the Mennon.
ties unusual privileges in acquiring pub
lie lands, meets with considerable oppo-
sition. The bill went over, and the
veto was read. Louisiana affairs was
resumed.
The House spent most of the day
over the Legislative appropriation bill.
The Louisiana members failed in having
appropriations increased for the New
Orleans mint, which are only SIS, 900,
and the item of $6,400 for the mint at
Charlotte, n O., yes changed into one
OF 81, 900 for taking care OF the build.
ing.
notwithstanding Thursday, in
the Middle States and lower lake region,
Southeast to North east winds, in
oreasing cloudiness. with rain; in the
Southern States, East of the Missis.
sippi, cloudy and rainy weather; fresh
to brisk Southerly winds on the coast
and Easterly over the Northern portion.
For the West Gulf States and North
ward to Missouri, winds shifting to
Northswesterly, with clearing weather.
The lower Missouri River, the Missis.
sippi, from ST. Louis down, and the
lower Ohio, will continue slowly rising,
but the upper Ohio will fall.
NEW YORK, April 20. 800 discomfort.
ed sailors, in attempting to interfere
with other crews, succeeded in forcing
the men from one vessel, but were badly
worsted in the second. The captain
killed one and wounded aeveral others,
when the police reached the scene in
boats and arrested the leaders.
New YORK. April 22.-An order for
arrest has been granted by Judge Dona-
hue, in Supreme Court chambers,
against Captain Laramie, late of the
Europe, the French line steamer, in the
suit for libel brought by Capt. Thomas,
OF the steamship Greece, of the National
line.
New YORK, April 22-Although the
news of the veto by President Grant of
the currency bill had not become gene
rally known at the close Of banking
hours, the information had spread with
sufficient rapidity to cause some excite
ment and conversation at street corners
on the subject. The prevailing tone
was one OF Joy at the result of the Pre-
sident's dellberation. The feeling in.
spired was generally hopeful ono for
the future. At the close of business at
the Stock Exchange, the market was
strong, having become frmer immedi-
ately upon receipt of the intelligence
from Washington.
AKRON. ONO, April ga fire origi-
mating in the Argus Office involved a
loss OF $3.50, 900.
BosroN, April 22.-Washburne tele.
graphs Boutwell, that he will not seat
himself until the first Of May; but if
any measure should come up in the Se-
nate, requiring his presence aud VOTE
he will start at once for the Capitol.
The Louisiana relief COMMITTEES has
been increased to 100, and subscriptions
have reached $4,000, with prospects Of
rapid increase in amount.
PIrTsDURo, PA, April 22.-The Su.
preme Council of the knights of Py-
thias are in session $500 members are
present.
RIoHMoND. April 22.-The destruc.
tion of the Columbian FIGURING Mills
involves loss of S5OO,OOO, including
the machinery, flour nd grain.
MEMPHIS. April 22.-The Memphis
and Charleston trains now run through: :
also, the Mississippi and TENNESSEE
The Memphis and Louisville Roads ure
still obstructed on the Clarksville divi.
sicn.
LOUISVILLE. April 22.-In the citv
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