The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-02-24

penses OF collection, leaving a balance
in the treasury Of Sl4. 40. 497. There
remain unpaid judgments Of the Court
of Claims amounting to 81 1884, oil.
New YORK, February 21.-It appears
that the war upon the liquor dealers is
to be taken up by Trinity Church.
Many of the old members, especially
women, have demonstrated with the
trustees against letting the property of
the church for the sale of Intoxicating
beverages, and it has been decided that
in future the property ehall not be-let
| for such purposes; and 'as fast as present
leases expire, holders engaged in objec.
| tionable business must vacnte. Under
this rule, about forty retail dealers,
soma OF them keeping well-known
places Of resort, Will ba obliged to retire
on the lat of May. It is also stated
that members OF Methodist Episcopal
Church are making inquiries to ascer-
tain If any members of their church
own houses used for the sale of liquors,
for gambling or more nefarious pur-
poses. that changes may be effected.
The steamer North Pacific, while in
gale near San JuaR Island, recently.
| struck nunken rock and stove hole
forward. She was finally towed safely
into Victoria. Sixty head of cattle and
quantity Of Governmen stores were
| thrown overheard.
The soldiers of the barracks Of La
Francisco, Lima. mutinied; thirteen
were killed and thirty wounded, befure
tho mutiny was subdued.
The schooner Lida, from Wilmington
for London, which was abandoned at
sea on the 10th, has been picked up and
towed into Sicily, full of water.
The Canonicus has gone into COM
mission. Commander Kimberly, COM
manding, leaves for Key West, next
! week. by the Powhatan.
CHEYENNE, February 22.-Nothing
has been heard from the Indian agencies
for several days. Generals Sheridan and
Ord arrived here to-day, and will leave
Tor Fort Laramie tomorrow. Snow is
falling tonight, with Indications of q
severe storm.
been falling steadily since Friday, and
mas generally prevailed throughout tho
head waters of the Ohio. A great food
is apprehended. Trains have been de-
layed and some trestle works washed.
WASHINGTON, February 23.-The Se-
nate, after prayer, adjourned, in honor
Of the birthday of Washington. The
bureaus business generally suspended.
New YORK, February 23.-A Paris let
ter says the Governor of Paris has asked
permission of the Assembly to prose.
cute M. Mclvil Bloncourt, Deputy for
Gaudaloupc, for participation in the
acts of the Commune. Melyil Blon-
court is the only negro in the Chamber,
and sits upon the extreme left, among
the extreme Radicals. He was Deputy
Minister of War under Cluseret. The
Assembly had taken no action, but it
was probable that Melvil Bloncourt will
fly to England.
CHARLESTON, February 23.-Washing-
toms birthday was observed rs uni
versal holiday. Business was suspended
and salutes fred. There was m impos-
ing military parade. An Grafton and a
banquet in the evening were the fen
lures of tho celebration.
! ErFAUhA. ALA. February 23.-Dur-
ing the municipal election, TINS u.v.u-
Ing, riot was started 10y i, nogYU ieap-
Ing into the managers apartment, with
| drawnknife. Several whites and ne
groes were wounded, one of the latter
seriously.
WILMINGTON, n. c., February % =
The St0r has received the following de-
spatch from Laurinburg: Stove Lowry,
the last Survivor Of the notorious Robe
son County ontlawE, was instantly killed
by three citizens. He was tuning his
banjo, preparatory to playing for some
wagoners. when three shots were fired
at him, taking effect in his head and
killing him instantly. His body is now
at Lumberton, County seat of Robeson.
he was loaded with arms.
PHILADELPHIA, February 23-The
cotton and woolen mill employees held
an enthusiastic meeting this morning;
about 500 present, including iarge pro.
portion of women. Resolutions were
adopted, claiming former prices
| WASHINGTON. February 23.-General
| Morgan has concluded an argument in
tho Sykes-Spencer case a further hear
| ing tomorrow.
Weather probabilities For the South
crn States, North to South
winds, somewhat lower temperature,
partly cloudy and clear weather.
RIcHMoND, Va, February 23.-The
post Office and other Government Offices
were closed to-day, in honor OF Wash
ington's birthday. The colored troops,
consisting of two companies from Rich
mond, ono from Petersburg and one
from Manchester, paraded and were re-