The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-04-28

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choir sang the re Deu,n. At the close Of
the hymn, the cardinal gave the pontifi-
r9al benedicton and the ceremonies were
closed, and the rest of the congregation
passed out of the cathedral 80,
NKw YoRK, April27 1.-THE steamer Me-
'tropolis,' from Hamilton, Bermuda, is
one week overdue. The o~nazs say s.1e
has fifteen or sixteen passengers ON
ana 9 aa.,ss.. Is kept ps back by head winds. Crew
WARRINGTON. April 20. The Court of
Claims to-day took up the cases of Robt.
G. Johnson and others, for the cotton
seized in Mississippi during the rebel
lionlto the value of nearly $4,000, 900.
Most Of the cotton embraced in the
claims was captured with the city of
Yicksburg. Among tho claims is one for
ID large amount preferred by Robert M.
4 Stephen A. Douglas The Douglas
claim was referred to the Court by Con
'gress for decision. According to the
law aId the practice Of that Court in
such cases and proceedings, and upon
the law in the case, Mr.. Goforth, the
Assistant Attorney-General, holds that
the reference of that claim does not give
the Court jurisdiction-th practice of
tho Court having been not to entertain
jurisdiction in cases not presented with
in two years after the close of the rebel
lion. These cotton cases will be conti-
nued from day to day until disposed of.
WASHINGTON, April N.-Bards resie-
nation has been accepted, to take effect
on the LIST of May, which closes his quar-.
ter.
The President appointed Lieutenant
ThornburR and VIM. MayAndier pay
masters in the army; there nro technical
stops to these gentlemen exercising their
functions, which involves $40, 600 fine and
other penalties. '- -"
y It is now sure that the President to-
day has signed Conleys commission rs
postmaster at Atlanta. John, Lee has
been appointed postmaster at Chester c.
The Court of Claims was today occu-
pied with hearing . preliminary discus
sion OF the report of Commissioners
E;veiott on the numerous claims known
as the Natchez and vicksburg cotton
case, which were Last year grouped to-
gether and referred to him for eaamina-
lion. Arguments concerning them will
be formally presented tomorrow.
South Atlantic States, light rain will con-
tinue. with East TO South winds ard
falling barometer during the night, fol.
lowed by clearing and warmer weather.
For the Gulf States, Tennessee and Ohio
valley, clearing and warmer weather
during Wednesday, with Southerfy to
Westerly winds and stationary or rising
barometer. The lower Missouri River
will rise slowly. &. h'I
CHICAGO. April 27.-Mr. Jervey, Geo
Logical and Typographical Exploring Ex-
pedition to the Black Hills and vicinity.
headed by the Government Scientific
Commissioner, and ACCOMPANIED by n
military escort, under Colo-
mel Fred. Grant, will start about the 10th
?f May from Yanktpn, Dakota, proceed
ing thence by small steamer up the Mis-
souri, to Fort Abraham Lincoln. It's
ultimate destination Is Yellow Stone
Valley, which will be thorouahly sur
veyed. the waters of the river sounded
and the meteorological features of the
region examined. Yellow Stone River
will be navigated as far as possible, the
expedition intending to follow it dis
tance OF $50 miles, with view to MAX
ing chart of its course, depth of water
and height of rapids and cascades. An
other expedition will, in the course of
the season, be sent out, led by General
Custer; its destination Is the Big Horn
and Powder River region.
CHARLESTON, April H-The Ee,os and
Courier libel trial ended to-day in a disa-
|greement Of the jury, after being locked
up twenty-four hours. It is understood
that eleven jurors were for acquittal and
one for conviction. There are seven
other indictments against the proprietors
of the paper, but the Court announced
that no more would be tried this term.
The failure to convict is generally re-
Egafded az the end Of the case.
WALLACE, KANSAS, April 27.-Lieut.
Henley arrived at Fort Wallace, yester-
day, with number of soldiers in an ex.
hausted condition. 400 Indians were
seen about fifty miles from Wallace. near
the Kansas Pacific Railroad track. The
Siovsrnment Is making preparations for
several attacks on the Indians.
/ HAsKLroN, Pa, April 27.-No disturb
ances sincc Thursday. The man T;lied
Thursday was desperate, named Peter
Aundy, who was the leader Of the hob.
BosroN. April 27-Charles p. WI bod
bury, the well known inventor, in dead.
NEW ORLsANs, April 27.-The Louisi-
ana Levee Company ct al. have sued
Scott and h1cComb for 1882, 900, for vio-
lAtion Of contract -
IND1ANApoI1s. April 37.-The Great
Western Dispatch and Erie and Pacfic
Dispatch Freight lines have conheli-
Yestsrday.s Market Reports, :.
New Yoax-Noon, -Stocks active and
strong. Money q. Gold l6}. Exchange