The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-04-09

the line, after the loss of the Vile du
Havre. She was comparatively new
vessel, having been built in 1866, at
Glasgow, Scotland. She was lengthen-
ed last year st Newcastle on Tyne, aud
altered from side wheel steamer to u
propeller; was commanded by Captain
LeMarle, an able and experienced cup
tain in the employ of the company fer
q number of years, and has always been
considered q skillful and careful navi.
gator. No list of passengers, nor q
manifest of the cargo. which it is sup
posed was Of the usual character on
ships OF this line, consisting of wines,
silk, &C., has yet been received in this
country. 400 passengers and the crew
we're saved.
KANSAS CITY, April 8 S-The Domo.
Gratis we're successful in the election
here yesterday. In ST. Joseph, the De-
mocratic ticket has been elected This
city has, since the negro population be-
gun voting, given u Republican majo-
rity ut every election unt,l yesterday.
WASHINGTON, April Sin the Senate,
the morning hour was occupied upon
bills OF private nature. In the House,
o report WAS presented adverse to pc.
tition Tor inquiry as to violation Of the
eight hour law on the New York Pos.
Onice building
BRooKLYN, April S.-A frightful NC =.
cident occurred Mt 2 p. NJ, Yesterday,
at the Rsbee Chemical Roofing Works,
at Hunters Point. a still in the yard
containing chemical preparation, got
out Of order some time ago, aud four
men, named CASTOR, Finn, Heunes>y
and OBrien, were sent into the still 10
remove tho obstruction. All four of tue
mcn were overcome by the gas in the
open still and fell to tue floor in fuw
minutes. They were missed, und the
foreman discovered them lying on the
floor of the still, writhing, distorted
and unconscious. They were dragged
into the pure air, see mingly dead, and
restoratives were applied and 4 pbysi-
clan sent for. CASTOR and finn died
i'll few minutes after being taken out
O'Brien died at 245 p. Al Henucssy
rallied and may recover.
Sr. LOUIS, April S.-Full returns OF
the election in this city, yesterday,
show the choice Of five Dam ocrats, three
Republicans and four independents 10
the City Council; which will stand, with
the members holding over, Dem ocra.%,
fourteen; Republicans, six; indepeud-
cuts, four.
CHARLESTON. April Sin tho Sumner
memorial celebration to day, culy about
$50 persons purnled, but the church
where the euloSies were delivered Was
crowded.
WAsnISGroN, April g. -Confirmatious
Henry q. Johnson. Commissioner OF
Customs: George S. Fisher, of Georgia,
Cousul ut Burest; Benz +. Bell, Post
master at Americus, Ga Fabius Stan
ley. Rear Admiral, probably to com.
mand Pacific. squadron.
In the Senate, Freiiughuvsen present
ed a memorial, largely signed by New
jersey manufacturers, asking the impo
sition of specific duty of one cent pc,
pound on tin, as the present ti raloyen
duty on tin operated against American
and in favor of Euglish merchants. Re
ferred to Committee on Finance. John.
ston presented similar petition, signed
by dealers in Norfolk, Petersburg and
other Virginia cities; sumo reference
Oglesby presented the memorial of Jas
Beeson, asking the appointment oi
delegation, composed in part of wo.
men, to visit the tribes in the Indian
Territory, and devise means to improve
their condition.; referred to Committee
on Indan Affairs. Carpenter said seve
raj weeks ago, ho introduced Il bill tc
provide for new election in Louisiana
1t was important that the bill sh ould he
disposed OF. He had consulted with
Senator West, who desired to speak OF
the bill. lie now gave notice that, on
Monday next, after the expiration o
the morning hour, he would move thai
the Senate proceed TO The coustleratio,
OF that bill. He hoped it would b,
passed upon without reference to con-
mi:tee, Us there WAS no necessity 70!
such reference.
ln the House, the bill bridging Tho
Arkansas River at Pine Bluff passed
Petitions regarding the lin tariff wtr,
referred to the Committee Of Ways and
Means. The currency discussion ocen
pied tho day. The debate closes to
morrow.
The House sub. committee had an
other session this morning, on the SUI
Jeot OF the South Carolina grievances.
Wblttemore's delegation occupied the
entire session. Congressman Elliott
made al argument against the prayer OF
the memorialists on constitutions
grounds, and protested against Congres
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