The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-09-19
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has been heard from The Steamship
Faraday, which is laying the direct
United States cable, since the 9th
instant, when she had paid out 374
miles. and was in water over two miles
deep. It Ia supposed here that the
cable broke in the gale of the 10th
instant. and that she, is trying to re-
cover it.
MADRID, September 1S.-Sevoral
small engagements between the Re-
publican troops and the Carlists have
occurred lately. in all of which the
latter were defeated. The Carlists
made another attack upon Cuenca,
but were repulsed, and retreated pre-
cipitately to Feeleay. A fselipg OF
confidence and security continues to
strengthen in Madrid.
raphtc-Amertcan Matters.
NEW ORLEANS, September 18.-At
6 o'clock p. NJ, in accordance with
arrangements previously made, Gen.
j. r. Brooke, accompanied by Lieu
tsnapts Wallace and Roe, went to the
Executive oHce at the st. Louis Hotel.
Immediately upon the entrance of
Gen. Brooke, Governors McEnery and
Penu, shaking hands with h;c, intro
duced the three Federal officers to a
number of prominent citizens present.
Governor McEnery then stated to Gen.
Brooke that he gave him possession OF
the State capitol, and all other State
buildings within the limits OF the city.
Gen. Brooke merely bowed in accep-
tauce, and the Governor read to him
tho following address,:
A., Ia c,,f
and acting Governor of this State, I
surrender to you, as representative Of
the Government OF the United States,
the capitol and remainder Of the prop
erty in this city belonging to the State.
This surrender is in response to
the formal demand of Gen. Emory for
suoh surrender, or accept, as an alter
native, the levying Of war upon our
government by the military forces of
the United States. Under his com.
mand, I have already said to Gen.
Emory, we have neither power nor in
oiination to resist the Government of
the United States. Sir, transfer to
you the guardianship of the rights and
liberties OF the people OF the State, aud
trust and believe that you will give
protection to all classes of our citize ns.
ruled and ruined by corrupt usurpa-
ton, presided over by Mr.. Kellogg.
Our people could bear the wrongs,
tyranny and insults OF that usurpstion
no Longer, and they arose in their
might, swept it from existence, and
installed in authority the rightful gov
ernmens of which T am head. All
lovers of liberty throughout the Union
n1nak al {rSn hot oG
our people to act as one man, and
throw off the yoke OF this odions usur-
patton. I know, as soldiers, you have
but to obey the orders of the Govern
ment Of the United States; but feel
that you will temper your military
control OF affairs with moderation. and
in all things exhibit that integrity of
purpose characteristic of officers of the
army. Lnow turn over to you, sir,
the capitol and other property of the
State under my charge.
JOHN MoENERY.
At; the conclusion OF this address,.
Gen. Brooke was seated In the Office,
and required from lieutensnt.Go.
vernon Penn p statement OF all the
records. &c., which were in the build
ing when he took possession. Il Gov.
MoEnery aud his followers then with.
drew, leaving the capitol Of Louisiana
in possession Of the military officers OF
the Federal Government.
CHICAGO. September 19.-The Epis.
copal Convention adopted q resolution
providing, for the further prosecution
OF the Il Cheney case in the Supreme
Court. H.. o4As3Ap aHSe "
NEW ORLEANS, September 1s.-Mc.
Emery and Penn have issued an ad-
dress to the peoples advising a cheer
full obedience to the constituted au.
thorities. .li.'
New YoaK,s September 1S.-The
order of arrest for Francis D. Moul-
ton, for alleged libel upon Eda Dsan
Proctor, contained in his last published
etatement, was issued yesterday, but
as Moalton is East, could not be
served. It ie not known when Moul-
ton raturng.
WAsHMaTo., septemhe. ia spe.
cial meeting of the Cabinet was held
this morning, and. after consultation.
the following telegram to General
Emory was sent by the President,
through Adjotant. General Townsend:
WAR DEPARTMENT, ApJUrANr. GENE.
RAILS OFFICE. WASHINGTON, d. O.,
September 18, 1874.-General ". III.
Emory, Ne,0 Orleans, La: am di.
rected by the President to say that
vonr ooto to tb;o 1ato M sor 90 tho,