The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-05-05
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with the Dake. end Duchess Of Edin-
burgh. Ss X 81
a apeoisi despatch from Santander to
the Times says q deputation Of volun-
teers from Bilbao visited Gen. Manuel
Oonchas who had been operating in the
rear of "a insurgents, and informed
him that che Carlists had retired. Con-
cha imn diately communicated the in.
telligenoe to Serrano, and the latter re-
piled by telegraph, granting to Conoha
the honor OF frst entering Bilbao. A
decree has been issued in Madrid. call
ing for levy of all persons liable to
military duty and over nineteen years Of
age.
MADRID, May 4-Mnrshal Serrano
entered Bilbao on Saturday. There is
great rejoicing here over the deliverance
of the city. On Saturday evening, there
was :: general illumination. Tho muni-
oipality have sent congratulatory de-
spatohes to Marshal Ssrrano and Gen /.
Conoha. Small detached parties of
Oarliats are surrendering to the Repub-
licans, but the main body OF the insur-
gents have retreated in great disorder in
the direction of Guipnzzoa. An at.
tempt was made, yesterday, to assassi-
nate Sonor Pi y Margall. The man,
who is as yet unknown, fred twice at
him, without effect. and then shot nnd
killed himself.
MADRID. May Additional de-
spatohes from Bilbao state that bodies
of Carlists continue to surrender to the
Republican troops. in the hope of re-
ceivihg amnesty. Bilbao is already be-
ginning to resume its usual appearance,
ind trade is reviving. The distractions
which were placed il the river below
the city to prevent the approach of the
Government war vessels, have been re-
moved.
The man who attempted to assassinate
ri = Margall was an insane priest. He
had been confined in the Lunatic Asy-
lum. but was recently discharged.
Observation-Disclosures Matters.
C1NqINNAT1, May 2.-The Roman Gu
tholio arohbishops ara arriving tonight
from all parts OF the country, to attend
tho conv0oatlon to be held next week.
The object Of the. convocation has not
been promulgated. but is supposed to
be for the purpose of considering the
advisability OF increasing the number of
archbishops.
$1,000 worth OF provisions were pur-
chased by the Louisiana Relief Commit
tee to-day. Boxes to receive ccntribu-
tions to the relief fund will be placed in
all places OF amusement one night this
week, and in churches on tao 10Th.
CHICAGO, May 3.-Several vessels
have arrived. The straits are considered
open for the season.
LITTLE Rock, May 3.-The situation
is unchanged. Both parties have re-
ceived reinforoements. aud sent about
nm equal number home. Confederate
soldiers hold generally aIoof. The agent
of the Associated Press claims that some
one attempted to assassinate him.
Lou1svlL1E. May 3.-Every State is
represented and all the bishops are in
attendance upon the General Conference
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South. Reports show fratsrnal feeling
from abroad, and favorable situation OF
the book concerns. The foreign mis-
sions want additional personal aid.
NEW YORK. May 3.-Oustoms receipts
for the week, So, 1875. 700. The sub.
treasury paid out during the week
$2.827, 600 as interest. and $3.50, 600 for
called bonds. Specie shipments for the
week, 1928, 1888; imports for the week.
$1,875, 1856 dry goods, and $4,662, 500
general merchandise.
The trustees OF the Cypress Hill Gene
terry have offered plot of ground for
the burial OF members of the press who
may die without relations within reach.
WASHINGTON, May 3.-After week
spent in the preparation of opinions in
cases to be decided before the close
of the term, the Supreme Court will
meet tomorrow for their delivery, and
finally adjourn to the day appointed by
law-namely, the second Monday in Oc-
tober next-when the reading shall have
been concluded. A great many cases
remain to be decided, but as numbers of
them will follow the decisions in GER
tain cases OF their class, probably not
more than twenty. I've or thirty opinions
will be required to dispose of the list
Among those which remain, are the
late twenty per cent. cases. involving
the question whether the Act Of 1867,
increasing the pay in the civil service.
applies to teamsters, laborers, etc., en-
ployed BY army commandants, me-
chanios employed in the navy yurds,
and other like employees of the Govern
ment, working under contracts for the
departments, or is limited to those only
who have regular appointments, made
directly in pursuance Of law, or indl-
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