The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-07-09
Telegraphic...Foreien News.

amendment, making future assemblies
permanent. Minister Buffet defended
the Republican Constitution of Februa-
ry 20 The amendment proposed is in
every way n violation Of that instrument.
He concluded rs follows: "Prudence
requires us to seek guarantee against
Co"pS detat. We shall find such not in n
clause of constitution, but in the
establishment of government in har-
mony with the traditions, character and
wants of tho country. A permanent
Assembly would bo constant focus of
agitation, causing public opinion to turn
to the executive power; permanency
would be the most dotestable gift posi-
bic to bcstow upon the Assembly. If
tho Assemblies remain faithful to public
opinion, the executive power will re-
spoct them" The amendment was re
jectcd. The amendment adopted is:
.'Should the President die while the
Chambers arc dissolved, the Senate shall
convene and Il new election be imme-
diatcly ordered" The bill then passed
to third reading, by n vote of 546 to 81.
MADRID, July 8.-Dorregaray was re-
treat toward the Sierra Gunra, the AL
consists in hot pursuit. Jovcllar Off
cially announces the capture by his
command of Centa Viego, with the artil-
lery and q garrison of 1900.
LONDON, July 8.-The letter received
on the 9Th inst by Col. Gilderslcvc in
relation to sporting by the American
ritlemen mt Wimbledon, was from Henry
Parsons, Adjutant of tho English eight.
Mr. Parsons says: ''Thc Council is not
willing to admit another team to shoot
with our three eights in the Elcho
shield match, but they propose the
match to take place on the 18th inst for
the Lloyds cup, between tho Americans
captains from the three British teams.
at the same time, tho Council does not
despair of match between the four
elghts, which perhaps may be managed
for the Monday following the shooting
ut Wimbledon" In the meantime. It
hopes that the match proposed for tho
18th inst. may be agreeable to tho Ame-
ricans.
The visit of the Emperor Wilhelm to
Victor Emanuel will not be postponed
later than September. The Times has
letter from Buda Pesth, confirming the
destructive character of the recent storm,
but reduces the loss of life. Tho de-
s,ructlon OF property on the mountain
slopes are fearful.
Sir Douglass Forsyth was not instruct
cd by the British Government to de-
mand tho passage of troops through
Burmnh. The King says Burmnh will
protect expeditions to Western China,
but troops must not be sent.
LONDON, July 8.-The Canada Club
gave dinner, last evening, to the Earl
Of Dufferin, Governor-G General of the
Canadian Dominion, who is now on n
visit to Great Britain. The Earl, in re-
sponse to tonst, sAid the prevailing
passion of the Canadians was the desire
to maintain intact their connection with
England; it was impossible to over-state
the depth or universally of this senti-
ment. He cxpatiated on the friendly
relations between Canada and the United
States; said every thoughtful citizen. of
the United States was convinced TINT tho
fate of Canada is unalterably fixed, and
contemplates the progress of Canada
with generous enthusiasm. The Ameri-
cans are wise enough to understand tho
benefits arising from the existence on tho
same continent of political system Of
fering many points Of contrast in COM
parison and friendly emulation with
their own.
Observation-Disclosures News.
ST. LOUIS, July 8.-Henvy floods in
Clinton River. The water is in tho
streets of Enst st. Louis. Miles of the
track of the North Missouri Road are
under water. There is great damage by
the flood, which for surpasses that Of
The Cotton Exchange of New Orleans
has appointed fourteen delegates, with
John Chaffee as Chairman, to the Nn-
tlonal Cotton Exchange Convention, to
be held at White Sulphur Springs, Va,
July 81.
BROOKLYN, July IA large meeting of
the Plymouth Church holders unani-
mously advanced Beecher's salary from
$1,000 to 100000.
Hon. Geo. Opdyke has accepted tho
Presidency of the Board Of Trade, ut the
solicitation of a majority of the members.
A formal election will be held next week.
MADISON. WIS, July 8.-The Republi-
can State Convention made nominations:
For Governor, Harrison Luddinpton: !:
Lieutenant-Governor, Geo. H. T. Eaton.
The platform provides for gradual re-
turn to specie payment; no third term; !;