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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-12-20
Corruption in Washington.

'"Mack," p" the correspondent of the
Cincinnati Conmercio1 writes from.
Washington:
"Writing a week ago about the
welcome banquet to Congress-, I
stated that. at the bottom OF the whole
affair were a lot OF lobbyists who had
embarked in the enterprise from the
belief that the best way to approach
the halls of legislation was through
the stomachs of members and Sena-
tors Since that time / have heard
of ccse in point that will do to re-
late by way Of confirmation of what
l have said on the subject. Some
sort of soldiers and sailors league,
or union, or society," forget the ex-
act designation-played conspicn-
Gus part in the welcome" 1t is one
of the many organizations Of the
kind throughout the country that
have stolen the livery of loyalty to
serve the selfish purposes of q few
men who are smart enough to con
troll them and make use OF them.
They have been made use Of to cover
gigantic swindles under the name Of
'.Soldiers' and Sailors Gift Enter
prises," which, with any Other title.
would have sent their managers to
the penitentiary, and every conceiva-
bic species of rascality ard dcmagog-
uery has been practiced under their
pretended patronage.
But to the case for which [ wrote
this paragraph. Three days after the
welcome banquet, person con-
nccted with one OF the soldiers and
sailors societies, who had taken u
prominent part III getting mp the free
dinper, called upon q gentleman who
has 4 claim TO the amount Of several
hundred thousand dollars before Con
gress, and made a proposition TO him
that for q certain sum, he would en-
Gineer the bill safely through both
Houses. ''Oh, said the other, Il
don t think I'll need any assistance;
my claim is all right, and when it is
examined [ don't think there will be
any opposition to it" The matter
was discussed between the two, until
finally the s'welcomer," seeing his
chances for 4 fee dwindle very low.
said to the claimant that if he didn' t
pay him five hundred dollars I think
that Was the sum demanded,) he
would. report him through the socie-
ty to Which he belonged to the pro-
minent republicans OF Congress as q
man who had opposed the war, been
disloyal, and voted the democratic
ticket. "And," said he, eff we do
that, your claim won't be worth a
cent" [ have learned nothing fur
ther, and can't say whether the threat
was successful in securing the asked
for black mail I have the story
from the claimant himself, and give
it to the public to show that all is not
the gold of pure patriotism that gilt
ters with the name of s'soldiers' and
sailors society. Here in Washing
ton, at least, such organizations are
controlled by men who never were in
the army, and are used for such pur-
poses as l have indicated. How it is
elsewhere, I can't say.
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The "So-CAILED" New STATES
A Richmond paper says:


-.e,,raska and Colorado, two terri
tories lying out West, and who are
no more entitled to be States of the
American Union than several large
Counties that might be named, are
going to be admitted in order to gain
four more radical Senators. Neither
in numbers nor in the character of
their population, are they entitled to
rank as States. 1t shows to what q
point we have come, when thirty or
forty thousand adventurers can as
semble together in a gulch of the
Rocky Mountains and WELD politi-
cal power in the American Senate,
denied to the million and quarter
of bona tide inhabitants of Virginia
Virginia who gave away the territory
that has made greater States than
Colorado and Nebraska can become
in a century
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-12-20

A Washington despatch states that
MIR. Ashley has offered resolution
intended to impeach the President.
1t will be followed by another setting
forth charges and specifications.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-12-20
COLUMBIA.
Thursday Morning, Dec. 90, 1866.
A JudicfOus Step.


Under this head, the New York
Times notices, with favor, the resolu-
tion offered in the House of Repre-
sentatives in Congress, directing the
Reconstruction Committee to inquire
into the expediency of proposing q
Joint resolution declaratory of the
purposes of Congress to admit the
Southern States on the ratification
by them of the Constitutional amend
ment, and the establishment of 6 re-
publican form of Government.
The resolution of inquiry was
adopted by the House. This is one
step forward, and, of course, the peo-
pie of these excluded States must
watch with interest the report of the
committee setting forth the result of
their inquiries. We will then see the
ground we stand on, and the condi-
tions required OF us by the dominant
party. That report'will furthermore
prove the animus of the radicals, and
whether they ever intend that the
South will ever have her right of
representation restored, or whether
they are determined to keep us in q
state Of subjugation under Territorial
rulers, appointed by them or some
On,o;o1 Of 41,oi,, orooI
This is what the people OF the
South now want to know-upon
what terms they will be restored to
a participation in the Government,
which they have sworn to maintain
and defend, and to the support OF
which, impoverished as they are, they
freely contribute. Let us distinctly
and authoritativcly know what is re-
quircd of us-what further conces-
sions are demanded-and, therefore,
give us the satisfaction Of knowing
what is to be our condition under the
rule of radicalism, SO long as that
may continue to be omnipotent in
the councils of the nation.
This is the honest plain dealing that
should govern the majority in Con
gress in dealing with those who are
now in their power Such d course
would, for q time at least, settle the
difficulty one way or the other. No
matter what the conditions may be
which they demand, let them ema-
nate from the party leaders il an au-
thoritative form. By agreeing to a
joint resolution, whether the adop-
tion of the Constitutional amendment
by the Southern States would entitle
them to representation, or whether
they are determined to exact still
more stringent requirements, there
would be no longer doubt and uncer-
tainty. Whatever the requirements
may be-however exacting-the peo-
pie of the South are powerless to re-
sist them, if enforced They can
only submit. II the terms can be
accepted, they will be received cheer
fully and in good faith, as were tho
requirements Of the Executive. If
the Southern people should deem it
impossible or dishonorable to accept
what may be offered, still they will
submit, without participating in their
own degradation, and bow to the will
of God and to the Constitution and
laws of the country.
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Prentice says, i'll the Louisville
JoUmal, Mr. Story, of the Chicago
Times, asks what injury impartial
suffrage" could 90 IN the South. We
know, but We shall not tell him-we
won't tell Story.
The Governor of Georgia has ve-
toed the stay law.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-12-20

The great English brewers are
about to raise the price of their pale
ale just ten per cent.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-12-20

A company is about erecting a mag
nificent Lotel in Cincinnati
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-12-20

DISTRIBUTE Ir.-We know of 40 greator
laFor the members of the Legislature could
confer upon their constituents, than bv
presenting them with copy of tho Sack
and Destruction of Columbia, published at
the Phm"ir Office, and written bv . dis
tinsrished author, who witnessed tire
scenes he writes about
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-12-20

LUScu.-Mr. McGuinnis, Of the Coium-
bia Restaurant, is keeping up with the
spirit Of the age. in the way of capita!
lunches. Yesterday, there were ducks and
geese, cooked in best style: and today
Wild turkey and wild ducks. What 10 yoa
think Of that?
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-12-20

Tho Ph@nir Office is on Main street.
few doors above Taylor (or Camden) street.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-10-06
LETTER FROM GENERAL HURLBUr.

Major General Hurlbut sent the following
letter to the Chicago Tribune, dated Belvidere,
Illinois, September 26:-
j nclose you extracts from letter recently
received by me from the interior of Louisiana.
l cannot give the writer's name or address be-
cause of the danger that would result to him.
He is a man of high character, prominent
officer in one of our Illinois regiments during
the war, and of very calm Judgment. He writes
1hus:-
at will be hard time for Northern men
down here if you let the fall elections go against
Congress. The eyes of both parties are turned
towards the North and neither can conceal
their anxiety as TO the result. If the Maine
election is the keynote, then bring out the Star
Spangled Banner and IT will meet with such
reception as will astonish these people who be-
heve they are so powerful at home All we wish
to know Is whether treason or loyalty is to be
honoIed and rewarded by the great American
people, and you will see great party spring up
here who will be in sympathy, and work in har-
mony with the Republican party OF the North;
but 1t is useless to expect men to organize
party when their persons are in constant danger.
hope and pray you may succeed, and this foul
spirit be rebuked that would pull down our
brightest names, mar our noble history, and
elevate in their place the heroes of wrong and
the records Of treason. Work on, and give us
what we fought TO Obtain-the right to live
wherever the American flag floats and freely
proclaim our political principles"
This is but one of many like it in tone and
character which comes TO me. The success o.!
this campaign must secure these rights.
S. A. HURLBUT
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-10-06
'pRum.n-It now appears that Mp 9. 9.

"DRUm:"-It now appears that Mr.. Q. G:
the Portsmouth Navy Yard, who recently
absconded from Norfolk, Va, taking with
him some twelve or fifteen thousand dollars OF
other peoples money and somebody else's wife,
of Druid" used to write, in the early years OF
the war, correspondence for the New York
World from Baltimore, and who, in 1864, trans
ferred his unpatrotic etfusions to the Daily
-RetoS.
"A Pittsburg girl lately escaped from a band
Of gipseys, with whom she had been held as a
prisoner toT toVT yeaTsi
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-10-06
MASSACHUSETTS.

Nomination of Genery Twitchell for
Congress In the Third District. ..
BosToN. October 5.-The Republicans of the
Third (Boston) District this evening nominated
Genery Twitchell, President of the Worcester
Railroad Corporation, as candidate TO the
Forteth Congress, in place of Hon. Alexander
II. Rice, who would not accept denomination
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-11-01
YARNS FOR SALE.

Several large Dairy and Sheep farms, with or
without the stock on them. varying in prices
from $1,000 to $4,000 ZACH. Also one email
farm Of sixty acres beautifully located in a viii
lage; price 5000. And one of 100 acres, two
dwelling houses. plenty fruit, CO.. venient to
schools and hurches, price only $4,000. Terms
d payment made easy.
Now is the time 10 see them before snow
covers the ground. Full particulars given upon
application to the undersigned at WallingtOrd,
Vt. FRANKLIN POST.
Wallingford Oct. 81, 1865 d&wlm
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-11-01
ENGINE FOR SALE.

une of Roper's Calorlc Engines; has been in
use in our office about one year, and is taken
out for no fault except that it WAS not large
enough. II is just the thing for Printers, Quar-
rymen, Or any others wishing good and econ
omical two-horse power, for which IL lie war
ranted. With slight repairs the machine is as
good az new, and will be sold at half the
price.
Person. wishing to purchase may call and
examine. FUTILE, GAY d co.
RUTLAND, Nay !, 1880. d&wu
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-11-01
nj f D I c A L d.

DR.. s. S. FITCH, AM, MD.
Author of Six Lectures on the Prevention and
Cure of Pulmonary Consumption, Asthma, dis
eases of the heart, and mode OF preserving male
and female health, of ia Broadway, N. Y, and
% fremont street, Bottom, Mass, may be con-
suited at the Island Hotel, Bellows Falls, Tues
day. Oct 9th; at Montpelier, Wednesday, Oct.
0th at the American Hotel, Burlington, Thurs
day Oct. 18th, anu Bard"el House, Rutland,
Thursday, Nov. Sth, and every other Thursday
after.
All consultations free. DR.. s. s. Fitch cures
the following diseases
All Headaches, Catarrh, Sore Throat, Colds,
Cough, Whoop,ng Cough, Bleeding Lungs, Con-
sumption, Asthma, d seases of the heart, Dys-
pepsia, Liver Complaints, Bowel Complaints,
COstiveness, Piles, DrOpsy, Ovarian 1umOrs,
Complaints peculiar to ither sex. Skin Diseas-
es, Salt Rheum, Eruptions, Pimples and Brown
Spots on the face, the scalp, the hands, the
limbs or the person; Rheumatism, Erysipelas
Falling OF the Hair by HumOr, GOitre Sweled
Neck, Scrofula, and all Impurities of the B God,
Nervousness, Chnrea, St. Vitus' Dance. In ali
cases the best reference given.
DR.. s. s. FITCH'S FAMILY PHYSICIAN is
perfect guide in every fami y, with remedies
inlalllble, that each may procure or prepare and
successfully administer, TO promptly cure all
colds, and thus prevent and cure all diseases
arising from colds, such as Rheumatism, Lung
Fever, Peurisy, &C, &C, also TO cure Group,
Diphtheria. Scarlet Fever Measles, Erysipelas,
Typhoid Fever, Whooping Cough, Cholera,
Cholera Morbus, Cholera lniantum, Diarfh oea
from Teething and Hot Weather, Cortiveness,
Burns, Sea-SiCkuess, are of the Hair and Teeth:
tie best Tooth Powder and the best Hair Dye
ever used Laws of Life, 80 as to preserve life
with health to the most venerable aye.
The Family Physician" is sent by mail, free
of postage, to any address, nn the receipt of
thirty-fve cents; give State, Town, C unity and
Post office.
Direct to DIR. s. S. FITCH,
No % fremont st., Boston, Mass.
nc.fd6t &yw4tw2m
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-11-01
A CALL TO ALL FARMERS


The well known Lot Sanford Farm, situated
in Sh0reham, is for sale. &.
Said farm contains about 800 acres Of choice
land, suitably divided into Tilling Meadow
and Pasture, with good supply of wood, wa
ter, &c. Two good orchards containing good
grated fruit. There is on it two good Dwelling
Houses. one two stories high and one for Ten
ant House, one and onehalf stories, five Barns
a Carriage. House, Corn Barn, and many othrr
out-buidngs; also good Cider-Mil in running
order the only one in town. The Farm is well
calculated for Dairy, and good Cheese Fac
tory has this season been erected and is now
doing a business not far from it, and another
company to build another still nearer is now
strongly agitated, and will no doubt carry
through their plans. If 80. a Cheese Factory at
the north and south of said farm may be had &C.
cess to.
ANY one wishing to purchase Farm for
Dairy or Sheep will find 1t their interest to ex-
anime said Farm before purchasing any other.
Posses ion will be given, if sold, next spring,
For further particulars inquire Of the under
signed living near the premises. - -
Shoreharn, Aug 81, 1865. S-w3m
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-11-01
SILVERINE.
An entirely new invention for fundamentally
@ SILV YER PLATING


articles OF spH.Hf
BRASS, COPPER, GERMAN SILVER, BRoS2R,Ac.
and Tor cleaning and polishing
SILVER, AND SILvER-PLATED WARE
Although an entirely new invention, this arti-
Gle has already excited the surprise and admi-
ration OF many of the prominent scientific men
OF the day, aud is pronounced by all who have
seen It's almost magical operation, one of the
most valuable inventions OF modern times,
IL Is complete electro silver plating battery
In bottle, aud is destined 10 work wondyrs In
every household; as by its use all silyer-plated
ware, whose plating IL worn OF, can be restored
TO its original beauty ana article, OF brass cop
per, German silver, etc, can be instantaneous
ly plated with pure silver at a cost so uihng
that no family need he without II.
There are thousands Of articles in daily use
made OF the haser metals, which, by an occa-
slonal use 81 the silverine, may be made highly
ornamental as we'll az useful.
IL is perhaps needless TO say that the Silver.
inc, as lts name implies, is a preparation of
PURE SILVER, and contains no mercury, acid,
or other ingredients, nor any property in the
slightest degree injurious to metals or the
hands.
Applied to Silver Plated Table. Ware, Fruit
Dishes Trays, Casters, Stair Rods, Harness
Trimmings, Military Equipments, Door Knobs
end Plates, Metallic Window aud Show Care
Frames Sc, whose plating ia worn of, II gives
them all the beauty of new ware, which they
will retain If the Silverine is applied as often as
such articles are ordinarily cleaned,
Applied to Copper, Brass or Bronze articles,
it will keep them beautifully silvered, with one
quarter the trouble required to keep them clean
by securing, etc.
1t will also be found TO be the best and most
economical silver cleaner ever red, producing
all the brilliancy Of unalloyed silver.
HOWE d STEVENS,
Manufacturers, 2G0 Broadway, Boston, Mass
OCt1d6tN iOWGW
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-11-01

IMPORTANT no THE AFFLICT-
L ED, DIR, Dow continues TO be consulted AZ
his office, Nos, and Eadieott street, Boston,
on al, disease OF
PRIVATE OR DELICATE NATURE,
Beneath his treatment ali the horrors Of ven
era ana impure blood, lmpot,ney Scrofula, Gen
orrhma, Ulcers, Pain and Distress IN the region
of Proereanou, Inflammation OF the Bladder
and Kidneys, Hydroeeie, Assesses, HumoFs,
trigatiul swelhngs, and the long train OF horri-
BILE symp'om tending HE class OF disease, are
made TO become as harmless as the simplest wall
ings {! aeoll
SEMINAL WEAKNESS
DIR, ID, devoJes large portion OF his time 20
the treatment OF those cases caused by a secret
and SOLITARY habit which ruins the body and
mind, Weak ess OF tine Btek and Limbs, Dizzi-
ness Of the Head, nimuess Of Sight, Palpitation
OF the Heart, Dyspepsia, NerV business, Derange,
ment OF the Digestive functions Symptoms OF
Consumption, &c. Such persons should, before
contemplating matrlmoay, consult Il physician
OF experience, and DE at once restored 20 health
and happi esS. .
Patient. who wish remain under Dow s
Treatment will he furnished with pleasant rooms.
Medicines sent 70 all parts of the country with
full directions,
DR.. Dow has also for sale the French Capot-
ties, warranted the best preventive, Order by
mail Three for 81 ana red stamp. lily
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-11-01
1 GENTS WANTED.

EW Fall and Winter GOODS.
CHANDLER & CO., have received and are
now opening at their new store,
Nos. 81 and % Winter st, Boston,
Their importation e Fall and Winter Goods.
comprising an extensive and elegant stock of
the following articles -
French Cashmere Shaws,
India Cashmere Shawls,
Wooden Shawls, new styles
Chenille Shawls, new styles
Cloaks,
Cloths for Winter Garments
Black Silks, superior Makes
Fancy Silks new and beautiful COlOre)
French MernOs, French Reps,
Printed NJ. Delaines, Plain NJ, Delaines,
French Plaid aud plaiI Poplins,
Irish Plaid and Plain Poplins,
French Prints, English Prints
Articles for Mourning,
Embroideries, Hosiery and Gloves
Also, a complete stock of Housekeeping Goods,
Consisting of Cottons, Linens, Linen
Damasks Damask Table Coths and
Napkins, Blankets and Quilts
All of which will be offered at the lowest mar
ket prices at wholesale and retail 40w4W
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-11-01
COMMISSIONERS NOTTCE.

The undersigned having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District of
Rutland, Commissioners to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands OF all persons
against Hannah Lowe late Of Piusfeld, in
said district, deceased, hereby give notice that
we will meet for the purpose of examining and
allowing said claims at the residence of Lyman
Gibbs, in Pittsfeld. on the first Tuesdays of No
vember, 1866, and February, 1861, from 10 o'clock
that six months from the Sth day of Aug, A. D.
1866, is the time limited by said court for said
creditors to present their claims to us for ex-
animation and allowance.
Dated at Pittsfcld this 10th day of October,
A. d. 1866,
c. w. BRIGHAM, ro,,,,,s
42* c. A. THOMAS, Cohl rs
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TOYS FOR THE MILLION.

The largest assortment in town, which we
are selling at our usual small advance from cost
Yon will find our toys to be from fifteen TO
twenty per cent. lower than those parties who
advertise to sell at cost, preparatory to receiv-
ing their new stock TOR the Holidays.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-11-01

EOUND.-n my meadow, on the
L 26hult., TWO RED HEIFERS, one having
a brass ball on one horn Also a black Heifer
with some white about her neck and face. Said
Heiers are supposed to be two year Odds. The
owner 5 requested to pay expenses and take
them away. DAN'L. klMBALL.
Clarendon, Oct. l, 1866. 40-w3w
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-11-01
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

-
The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District of
Rutland, Commissioners to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands of all per-
sons against Thomas Mills, late of Rutland,
in said district, deceased, hereby give no.
notice that we will meet for the purpose of exam
dwelling house of the deceased in said Rutland
on the last Wednesdays of December, A. d. 1866,
and March, A. D. 1867, from 10 O'Clock a. m. un-
til O'Clock p, m, each of said days, and that
six months from the 2Sth day of September
A. D. 1866, is the time limited by said court
for said creditors TO present their claims TO US
for examination and allowance.
Dated at Rutland this 18th day of Oct, A, D.
1866.
LQGEN20. SHELDON, | cor,,rs
42* b. T. BLANSHARD, {
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-11-01
CtTATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT

CTATE OF NERMONL, DIS IL lCI
y of Fairhaven. The Probate Court for the
District of Fairhaven.
no ali persons concerned: Greeting:
Whereas, Samuel Benjamin, of Whitehall, in
the county of Washington, and State OF New
York, guardian Of Morris Benjamin, an insane
person, residing in Whitehall aforesaid, has
made application to said court for license to sell
the whole of the real estate of his said ward
within this State, representing that it will con-
duce to the interest of his said ward to sell said
real estate, for the purpose of putting the pro-
eeeds of such sale at interest or otherwise in
vesting It for the benefit of his said ward.
Therefore,
By the authority of the State of Vermont, you
are hereby notified to appear before said
Court at the Probate Office in Castleton, in said
district, on the 1st Monday of Nov A. D. 1866, to
show cause, if any you have, why said license
should not be granted. .a.y..H.#....
Dated at Castleton, in said district, this 18th
day of Oct, A. d. 1866, = ...,s
42-w3w* N A. SUMNER, Register.
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N'NINuSSIONERS' NOTICE,

The undersigned having been appointed by the
Hon. Probate Court for the District of Rutland
Commissioners to receive, examine and adjust
all claims and demands Of all persons against
Almon Wylie, late of Mount Holly, in said dis
rrict. deceased, hereby give notice that we will
meet for the purpose of examining andalowing
aid claims at the dwelling house Of Warren IIor
Ton, in said Mount Holly, on the first Wed
nesdays of December and March next from |
DAYS, and that six months from the 2lst day of
September, A. d. 1866, is the time limited by
said court for said creditors to present their said
claims to us for examination and allowance
Dated Mount Holly, this Sth day of October,
A. ID, 1866.
WARREN HORTON, Co,,r,.,
48s GEO. BARRETT, N"''' 70