The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-07-22

NJ noon. Inc proposition also states
that the centennialo of the battle of Fort
Moultrie be celebrated in Charleston; on
the 28th of June, 1876. It will be de-
sirable for as many of these commanders
as possible, or representatives thereof.
to rendezvous in Charleston, to assist in
the. celebration, and proceed thence to
Philadelphia by rail or steamer rs NAV
be the most practicable. The plan WAS
we'll received by the Boston organiza-
tlon, and several members made brief
speeches, urging the acceptance Of the
invitation to attend the Fort lIoultrie
celebrntion. Although no immediate
action was taken, the general opinion of
the members was in favor Of participat-
ing in the formation of the proposed
legion.
The council of delegates from NIL the
Presbyterian churches in Christendom
met, to-day, and opened their session.
Many representatives. from the American
and Canadian churches were present.
The object of the council is to demon
strate n unity of belief among Protcs-
tants, to arrange mission work, concen-
trnte the influence of the church upon
educational and social reform, and Or
game resistance to infidelity and reli-
gious intolerance.
is here, to attend to routine business:
had interviews with heads of depart!
ments
Alexander and William Collie, of the
hrm recently suspended, have been mr.
ralgned at Guildhall, on the oharpe of
obtaining large sums Of money from the
London and Westminster Banks on false
pretences; total amount alleged on the
Information Obtained is 81, 600, 900, but
1t Is reported to be actually much larger.
Sergeant Ballantine was the counsel for
the defence. The prisoners were re-
manded for n week; bail $40, 600 for each.
which is not yet found.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, July 21.-It is re-
ported that terrible fight occurred in
ferdado, Escambia County, between two
famllles-Hntlett and Byers-in which
SIX men, consisting of a father and two
sons on each side, were engaged; five
killed outright, while the sixth and last
has load of buck-shot in his side. which
must cause his death. Both families
said to be of Indian descent: nn old
family feud.
AUGUSTA, GA, July 21.-Up to the 4th
of July, the cotton prospects were excel
lent III this section, but the intensely
hot and sccrching weather since has
caused Gotten 70 droop and in some
instances to die. Planters, alarmed in
certain Counties, held prayer meetings
for RAIN. Unless we have rain in short
time, cotton and corn crops will be seril
ousiy injured. -.
SARAToGA, July 21.-George Wilkes,
editor OF Wilkes Spirit Of the Times, was
assaulted, to-day, in tho United Statas
Hotel, by Prince McGrath, q well known
turfmnn, On account of nm article in the
Spirit, seriously stigmatizing McGrath
nnd'John Chamberlain, for their manage
ment of the races at Long Branch.
SARATOGA, July 21.-In the bankers
convention the committee on resolutions
reported: l, favoring immediate resump-
ton, and calling upon every citizen to
hasten the day when every promise Of
the Government ato pay dollar should
be redeemed in coin. g Calling for re-
peal of the war tax on banks. g. Urging
congress to issue coupon bonds in ex-
change for regis ed bonds of tho same.
4. Demanding tA II abolishment of two
cent stamps on checks and vouchers. 5.
fnvoring permanent organization of
national bankers. Mr.. Buell., of New
York city, spoke in favor of n resolution
Ior the immediate resumption. Mr..
Ihos. +. MoGrew, of Springfield ILL.,,
offered resolution, that it il the opinion
OF this convention that an Act to provide
for the resumtion Of specie payment, ap-
proved january IA, 1875, ought to be
amended so as to provide for a gradual
contraction of all legal tender circula-
ton, and the time Of resumption to be
extended to the 1st January, 1885, to af-
ford time for the business of the country
to adjust itself to the change without a
sudden fall in prices. Mr.. McGrew spoke
Mt some length in favor of his resolution.
The committee resolutions were adopted.
MEMPHIS, July 21.-In May last, a
young lady residing in Iuka, Miss, was
brutally outraged and beaten at the
depot, while waiting for an escort, Mt m
early hour. by negro hack-driver,
named Lewis Thompson. During the
struggle she bit him on the cheek, which
led to his capture last Monday. He was
arraigned for trial, yesterday, and SEN
fenced to the penitentiary for life. The
greatest excitement ensued upon the an
nouncement of the verdict, as the lady
was poor and unprotected, but highly
esteemed by all citizens. The excitement