The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-09-24

COncha, one evening last week, at his
summer residence. Three shoots we're
fred at him. His residence il always
guarded by volunteers, and some of
them are suspected OF an attempt upon
his life. The matter has been hushed
up as far as possible. Il is reported
that the Government Intends to make
another forced loan OF 81. 500, 600 from
the banks within the next ten days
New YORK, September 23-The
Suns special from st. Johnsbury, Yer
mont, says Rev. Henry Wurd Beecher
made speech at Caledonia Fair, 10.
day; the subjoct was, "What ,lon't
know about farming" About 5000
persons were present. Mr.. Beechcr
WAS greeted with cheers and his
speech frequently interrupted with APP
pinnse and laughter. Large numbers
crowded around to shake hands with
Him on his departure.
POUGHKEEpSIE, September "a
nun named John Kenny, residing
near Tarrytown, attempted suicide this
Afternoon, by first cutting his throat
and then dashing into Il railway train
on tho Hudson River Railroad. lie
will dic.
New ORLEANS. September %
Judge A. n. Aterochu, Of the Superior
Criminal Court. yesterday, rendered
his resignation to Governor Kellogg.
No reason is assigned for this action
on bis part AIRY nctiou by the State
authorities against the Leaders Of the
recent revolution would bo brought
before this court.
The Kellogg party claim that Dnn
b"r OF the State arms are misslns--
probably taken by the people. Me
Enery and Penn will issue circular,
requesting an inspection of their State
troops for arms, and request the oiti
zcns to lay State arms, which they may
have, ut the feet Of the satrap.
NEW YORK, September 23-The
clg"r-mukers Of this city, who number
over II QUO registered working men,
besides women aud children, will hold
meeting next Sunday, to make u pro-
test against the manufacture of ciEnts
III tencments, by which means some
manufacturers are enabled to dispense
With factories. 1t seems there are
about 5D,O0O Bo!cmians, of all ages
and sexes, engaged iD the manufacture
OF cigars III ruD;ns III which they CO ok,
eat and sleep.
1t is rumorel thut Whitley, chief OF
tho secret service, has been arrested IN
GustOn.
WAsHINGroS, September % 1t i.
quite loosely Stated that G1u.rAi
Fields, who is here, uas Instructed his
assistant, judge Dlbble, to prepare IN
'lictments against the Louisiana ga.
triots, and tiInt their houses are t. be
| n }tsiI FIR T,,l. N
Pennsylvania, member of Congress,
pronounced to Fields that both Go
vernmants..wer bogus, and it was the
duty of the President to hold the State
until Congress could act. Judge Kelly
is the hero Of the table scare at Mobile
some years ago. General Fields may
authorize statement tonight. Gov.
kellogg telegraphs to Attorney. Gene.
ral Williams Us follows: Reports from
the country show that in number of
cuscs where our parish officers had
been onsted, the old Incumbent are
going back peaceably. The country
Is quieter thaa expected, and in the
city all quiet 80 fur. No reports vet
received from Rad River.
Utica, N. Y. September 23.-The
Republican Convention today unan-
imously re-nominated Dix for Cover.
nor, and Robinson for Lieutenant.
Governor. and Alexander Barkley for
Canal Commissioners.
Conkling made o speech, eulogizing
the Republican party and D,x's ad-
minlstration. and charging the Demo
Gratis as responsible for all troubles
IN tho South. a series of resolutions
reaffirming the principles of the Re-
publican party. endorsing the policy
of the National administration, which
it declared as unsurpassed n the his
tory of the country.
The State Temperance Convention
adopted resolutions pronouncing un-
qunliiied!7 against trufc in intoxicu
ting liquors. and appointing a com
mittee to arrange for plan Of political
uction.
WAsnINaroS. September 23.-Gen.
Fields. Attorney General of Louisiana,
who is here. in bad health, has instruc
ted his assistant. Judge D.bble, by
telegraph. to proceed promptly aud
vigorously against persons who have
violated the laws This incicdcs the
tniiitin aud those leaders who, in the
late struggle, hived Kellogg uud hi,
party in the custom house This
statement is authorized.
The PIympton Manufacturing Com
pany, Of Hartford, Connecticut, has
been awarded thecontract for sup.
plying the Post Office Department