The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-06-02

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1EdasS, III sKi5 '5itys, Has Been pafeHSsed'
for $42, ,O0O5by John u. Owens. tho come
alan, under whose auspices it will hence
forth be conducted.
RI WAsHINoroS, June 1.-Another Indian
conference was held to-day. Speeches
were made by Red Cloud, Spotted Tail,
Bad Wound and Secretary Deiano. The
latter told the Indians that the Govern
ment would give them $25, 900 for their
hunting privileges in Nebraska, and if
they did not accept that, they might as
we'll cease talking. After considerable
discussion among the Indians, they
agreed to accept the proposition, though
the great chiefs express doubts about
getting their just rights, and before
signing any papers, hope to have another
talk with their great father, the Presi-
dent Spotted Tail snid he wanted the
S25. 900 this afternoon. The money
will be expended in buying presents for
them.
The debt statement issued to-day.
shows o reduction last month of 81, ,1S9,.
456; decrease Of the debt since June 80,
1874, 12,96S, 285. The balances are:
Currency S4,358, 107; coin S4,257, ,6O2;
special deposits held for redemption of
certificates of deposit SIS, 345, 600. The
Government disbursements during May
aggregated 15,361, ,7S3, exclusive Of pay
ments on account of the interest or prin-
cipal of the public debt
The Secretary Of the Treasury, to-day,
made call for the redemption Of 10,-
OOO, 600 coupon bonds for the syndicnte.
A. j. Falls, Chief Clerk Of the Depart
ment Of Justice, has resigned; no sue
cessor yet appointed. The President
will leave for Long Branch on Thursday
next.
The Postmaster General having ad-
vised the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany that the Department was satisfied
with the present arrangement fo- postal
car service, Mr.. Scott replied, yesterday,
that as the Pennsylvania Railroad did
not desire to use Sfr. Gnrrett's cars be-
tween New York and Philadelphia, the
mails would hereafter be transferred at
West Philadelphia to one of their own
cars ind sent to New York on the regular
train The mails were accordingly SO
transferred to-day, occupying about nine
minutes, and causing no delay. NIr.
Scott has also offered, if the mails are
sent by the Baltimore and Potomac BAIL
road, to carry them on the limited ex
press, and thus expedite the tTansporta-
tion OF the through mails between Wash
without additional compensation. In
this way mails would go by IL continuous
steam route on fast trains.
Probabilities-For the Eastern Gulf
and South Atlantic States, stationary or
falling barometer, South and East winds,
stationary or higher temperature and
partly cloudy weather.
The Southern Memorial Association.
to-day, decornted the graves of the Con-
federate dead at Arlington-233 in num-
Der. large number were present from
this city and the adjoining country
After prayer by DR.. Elliott, Of the Ascen-
sion Episcopal Church, the assenblage
proceeded to the portion Of the grounds
where rest the Confederate dead, and
proceeded to decorate the graves. DR..
Garnett stated that some letters had been
received from Richmond, Winchester
and other places. SIr. C. p. Harmon
read that from Hollywood Memorial Asso-
clntlon, of Richmond, regretting the in
ability Of the association to attend, and
forwarding an elegant for.l anchor.
There was no speech and the
ceremony was exceedingly impressive
and solemn.
NEW YoRK, June L. At the opening of
the United States District Court, to-day,
before Judge Benedict, in q suit brought
Ny VIM. F. Herbert against Gen. Butler.
for share in q counsel fee OF $50, 600
paid Butler by G. B. Lamar, Judge Bene-
dict said it was clear to his mind that
the plaintiff had not thoroughly estnb-
lished his case, and he. therefore, in
structed the jury to find a verdict for the
defendant which they did.
Heavy forest fires in Sullivan and
Delaware Counties; severnl villages aban-
doned and one life lost.
Yesterdays Market Reports.
NEW YoRK-Noon. Money 81. Gold
16s. Exchange-long 4.871 short 4. 9UA.
Governments active, Mt better prices.
Cotton steady; sales 2,372-uplnnds l6t;
Orleans l64. Futures opened tirmer:
June 15kG15 1916; July iG l-l6; August
l6 1872; September l5 3l-32. Flour dull
and declining. Wheat quiet and lM2c.
lower. Pork 1880. Lard firm--steam
14l.
z. M.-Cotton net receipts yesterday
5l2; gross 636; net receipts to-day 5O5;
gross 2,36S. Futures closed steady: sales
49, 600: June l6 1872; July 16 1920
IL 3-l6: August 1G 1920 1863; September
l6S@916 5-32; October 15s@15 2l-33; No
vember l5S015 7-16; December Is 1882
OILS ZIG; January l5 9-lGGl5 1892:
February Is 23-33G,l5 1915; March
!6 1-16; April 16a@164; May 16SG,l6
Money easy, at 24@3. Exchange firm
4.874. Gold strong-l6s@164. Govern
ments active and strong States quiet
and nominal Cotton steady; sales 2,734,
Mt 16a@16A Flour heavy and still
atronOlv in huvara' favor Se,4ho.z ii,