The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-04-21
threatened with starvation. That it is


escaped the calamity to give adequate
relief to the sufferers, and asking for re.
lief for the victims Of this two.fold visi-
tation OF flood aud famine
LITTLE Rock, April 19.-The Federal
flag floats over the Anthony House. It's
present object is simply to prove good
behavior. Baxter holds the telegraph
Office, but Brooks has tapped the wires,
aud lie requires conntersign or pass to
go home.
LITTLE Rock, ARK April 20.-Brnoks
acquiesced in the order of Col. Rose, di-
reoting that all armed men be kept oil
the streets, and has withdrawn his senti-
nels from the State House grounds, but
maintains O warlike attitude within the
capitol.
New YORK, April 20-A letter from
the United States steamer Saranac
states that tiie Inter r-ooeanic Canal Com
missioners, with Commander Lull, have
made u trip up the San Juan River, and
crossed Lake Nicaragua to tho Pacific
The commission is yet to examine the
Arat route. under Capt. Selfridge, who
has arrived at Panama.
A runaway horse car capsiZed, hurt.
ing ten persOns-none fatally.
SToNINGToN. Conn, April 20.-Irving
aud Courtland Langworthy. sons OF
Henry D. Langworthy. were attacked at
their residence, last night, while their
parents were attending church. Irving
was killed, and Uourtland's wounds are
| snpposod to be mortal. Strong suspi-
Dion attaches to hired man, who is now
under arrest. An axe, with human hair
and flesh attached, has been discovered
| on the premises.
New GLASGOW, CANADA, April 90
Forty.three buildings we're burned to-
day; loss $50. 900.
BosToS, April 20.-There was a con-
siderable gathering of citizene at the
Mayors Office, to-day, anticipating re-
ply from the Mayor of New Orleans to
the inquiry OF the committee concerning
details of distress in New Orleans,
caused by the food, and as to the best
plan for rendering assistance; but as no
reply had been received up to 2 o'clock
this afternoon. the meeting adjourned.
subject to call
| The Executive Committee appointed
at the recent meeting in fremont Hall,
to take action in uphoding the public
faith, have issued an address recon.
mending the formation OF leagues
throughout the country, to mite the
people in favor of demanding that the
Government shall redeem its financial
pledges, and to create u stronger public
sentiment in favor Of specie payment.
CHARLESTON, April 0.--Arrived-
Steamships South Carolina, New York;
Flag, Boston.
GREENSBORO, n. c., April 20.-Iu The
case of Hiram Slbley aud Henry CIews
against the Western IN. c. Railroad
Company, pending in the United States
Circuit Court at this place. Judge Dick
has signed decree, ordering the railroad
rolling stock, franchises, &c., to be sold
at public auction. on forty days notice,
to satisfy mortgage for $1,000, 600 :.
Thomas B. Keo2h, of Greensboro,
Thomas Ruffin, of Hillsboro, Alanus
Erwin, of Asheville, and B. S. Garther,
OF Morganton, were appointed Ivy the
court commissioners to make the sale.
MOBILE, April 20.-Rsliable informa-
ton received to-day from Yazoo, Miss,
says, III reference to planting interests,
that the water iu SO high that no plant
ing can be done in the valley Of the
Yazoo. The weather was clear toduy
and the river falling perceptibly. If the
full continues, moderate crop will be
made. The crop in the hills has also
been greatly retarded by continuous
raias; but if the present weather conti-
nues, an average crop will be made.
The jury rendered verdict to-day,
in the United States Circui Court,
Judge Woods presiding. in the case of
Dargan cs. the Western Union Tele.
graph Company.
New YORK, April 90 The police have
been informed by telegraph from Nan.
nuett. near this city, that Mrs. Perry
was fatally shot there. last night, by u
masked burglar, who had effected an
entrance into her house. The murderer,
in his haste to escnpe, left behind his
hat and mask.
LITTLE RocE. ARK April 1a.-7o The
Secretary Of Var, Washington, D. c.:
Received the Presidents instructions; !;
they arc carried out. There is some e1,
citement, but it will soon subside. The
force is small on each side.
L. E. ROSE,
Capt. 10th Infantry Commanding Post.
Iu the House, Poland introduced a
Joint resolution for the recognition of
Cuba. The Judiciary Committee was
directed to inquire about Utah. Geo.
81. Patrick, of Alabama, witness in the
Busteed impeachment case, was dis
charged from the custody Of the Ser
geant-at-Arms, he having given satis-