The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-09-13

son !, City aud lHoboken. during the
past week. have beeG abandoning the
eight hour rule. and to-day it is an
nonnced that all are working ten hours
day. without asking increase of
wages. Builders say this will result in
a very decided improvement in their
business.
The Herald publishes ietter from
Marshal BazaiDe, addressed to Mr..
Bennett, which was received by cable
to-day. Bazaine thanks the Herald for
it's impartiality, and the American and
English press for its marks of sympa.
thy. Several Americans had wished
to shake him by the hand. aud he felt
deeply touched by their sympathy; /;
complains OF the injustice of the YER
dict OF the court martial, presided
over by Prince of the blood, who had
never conducted military operations
Of Importance. He looks to time and
history for justification; bitterly re-
proaches MaoMahon and makes q long
defence OF his own military and politi-
cal course during the late war; e1-
presses gratitude to ex-Presideut
Thiers, who defended him on his
return from Mexico. As regards
Mexico, the Emperor had to choose
between an evacuation and war with
the Unitcd States; to avoid a conflict,
be guve the order to return; but Maxi.
milan was unwilling either to return
to Austria or to abdicate, although he
we'll understood that Napoleon could
not sustain struggle with the United
States. Maximillian, in spite of wise
counsels, preferred to seek an honora
ble death. That is the truth aud that
is tho extent Of each ones RESPONSE
bility. For my consolation, the
thought remains that even Washington
did not escape Injustice. and that La
fayette passed through ordeals more
terrible than mine. In conclusion,
the Marshal says: II am far from being
rioh. but. besides my liberty, there
still remains to me unreasonable trea-
sures. For companion I have an
American lady, who gives me strongest
proof OF devotion; I have children;
have brother and some friends, who
have remained faithful. My position
is not hopeless; if need should be,
would follow the example and take re-
fuge in labor. A simple soldier, car
ried musket. Labor does not dis
honor. 1 do not look on my military
career as ended. I enjoy health aud
bodily vigor. Some duties remain to
be fulfilled. and I shall fulfill them
when the time comes. I hope fortune
will grant me last smile, az she often
does to old soldiers"
DEs MONIES. September 1.-THE
women's suffrage convention yester-
day adopted resolutions pledging them
selves to support temperance cundi-
dates, and appealing for suffeuge ut the
ballot-box, as the most effectual means
OF aiding temperance. Bishop Haven,
IN speech, endorsed the movement
and advocated female suffrage.
STAuNroN. Va, September 12.-
This morning. Father Daniel Downey,
deposed priest of the Catholic
Church, died suddenly here. He was
deposed twenty years ago. for the kill
ing of Wm. McMulIen, whom lie was
trying to force to marry young girl
sedoced by McMullen. The killing
was done with pistol in nn alterca-
tlon, and Downey was tried for MUIR
der, but acquitted, on the ground of
sclf-defence. OF late yerrs, he has
been school-teacher, aud for tho last
few months. United States store
keeper. He was man of learning
aud good social qualities.
ST. LOUIS. September II AT the
ratification meeting, Carl Schurz de-
clared the movement had his earnest
sympathy. He approved all portions
OF the platform that bore upon State
affairs, but was sorry to see the con-
ventlon on the fence about finances
He would support the nominees of the
peoples convention, and disavowed
any personal interest in the matter.
CHARLESTON. September 12.-Ar-
rived-Steamship Columbia. New
York; schooner Walter r. Baker, New
York.
New ORLEANS, September ia
number OF the creditors of the Citi-
zens' Bank have met nnd adopted re-
solutions expressing confidence in that
institution. The President of the
bank has sent letter to the Governor,
begging him not to prosecute the
claims Of the State against that insti-
tuition, and assuring him that the as
sets of the bank far exceed it's labiIi-
ties. The Governor, in response,
stated that he could take no steps in
the matter. and it had to be referred
to the Attorney General and his OPT
nion obtained.
Sr. Louis, September 12.-Post.