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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-12-18
a Fanciful Plot to Destroy Congress.

a Fnnciful Plot to Destroy Congress.
The Cincinnati CommerciH, Of the
11th instant, gives the following cir
cular addressed to each of the radical
members of Congress, prior to leav-
ing their homes for Washington,
by q person in Chicago, named L. NJ.
Smith. It is one Of the vagaries of
the times, that is worthy of record
only as an exhibition of folly and ex-
travagancc most apt to be INDUCED
by persons laboring under sense of
guilt:
GENTLEMEN: I have recently come
into possession of information, to the
effect that a plot has been formed to
destroy the lives of sufficient num-
ber OF Republicans to reduce them to
a minority in Congress. Railroad ac-
cidents, poisonings, &C., will be re-
sorted to as the means to accomplish
this result, and unless you are very
careful they viii succeed My advice
to each of you would be to start for
Washington two or three days before
the time announced, and go unob-
served, and keep sharp lookout
after you get there, for still deeper
plots are in store for your destruction,
and the overthrow of our Republican
Government. [ have the whole Sc
cret of their plottings, from the very
commencement, and will reveal it all
when the time arrives. Andrew
Johnson is acting true to his consti-
tuents, and has been playing the role
of Il modern Judas, from 1861 all the
way down. There are moro traitors,
however, besides him, engaged in the
present conspiracy. The business of
Gen. Mcclellan in Europe, for the
last two years, has been with the
Pope and other high dignitaries of
the Catholic Church, to form q coali-
ton between the Catholics and Demo
Gratis, to re-instate the Democratic
party in power. You will recollect
that council If Catholic Bishops was
held in Baltimore few weeks ago.
with closed doors, and their delibera-
tions conducted in Latin; and you
will also recollect that very distin-
guished American citizen (being no
less parsonage than the President
of the United States) made a flying
visit to Baltimore the last day this
council sat, and was in secret session
with them. This was barely mention
ed by the papers, without comment,
as nothing wrong was suspected; but
rs | had then received part of my
information, [ we'll knew what 'swas
in the wind Ii Andrew the First
(?) did not then and there put his sig
nature to document guaranteeing
the spiritual reign of the Pope upon
this continent as Il consideration for
their assistance in establishing and
perpetuating his temporal power,
then my information is of no ac-
count.
know whereof I speak, and know
that l am not deceived. have at
tached this certificate, that yor may
know who and what / am. Please
don't let this fall into improper
hands.
CHICAGO, H., Nov. II, 1866.
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An order has been issued for the
arrest Of the Hon. John Morrisey,
Benjamin Wood, and Il dozen other
lottery dealers, on the complaint Of
Nelson B. Olella, who deposes that
within the past two years he has lost
the sum of $50, 900 at the lottery and
policy shops kept by the defendants
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-12-18

F'EN1ANs ON THE RAMPAGE. A
meeting of the Fenian leaders has
been held in New York, at which GER
tain plans to aid in the contemplated
rising of Fcnians in Ireland was dis
cussed at considerable length The
most important feature in the plan Of
assistance from this side of the water
is, the contemplated seizure of GER
tain European steamers, to convert
them into privateers. 1t was sug-
gested to get command of the Queen
City, Baltimore and Scotia, bclong-
ing respectively to tho National, In
man and Cunard lines. This is pro
posed to be accomplished by intro
ducing the right men among the
crews, sufficient inducements being
offered to the~crews which came over
to leave the vessels, in order that
their places may be supplied by pick
ed men from the Fenian organization.
In conjunction with this part of the
plan, all available passages on board
the steamers are to be taken for mem
bers Of the Order, and all the avail
able room allowed for freight to be
used for arms and ammunition. to
be introduced as the personal bag
gage of passengers. In order to pre-
vent as far as possible the effusion of
blood, it is proposed to seize the
vessels at night, when the opposition
Of the officers would likely be less ef-
fective.
When once under the control of
the Fenians, the vessels can easily be
transformed into privateers, and
would be exceedingly formidable,
being swift, we'll provisioned and
well supplied with arms. In case it
is found impossible to make reprisals,
the vessels are to steam into port,
under English colors, and disembark
the passengers, with directions to join
different circles now in progress il
England and Ireland.
Such isa brief outline Of this daring
movement. AS to its ultimate con
summation, time alone can show.
Ne,o York Ne1cm0.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-12-18

The Ph@m'r Office is on Main street, a
few doors above Taylor COR Camden) street.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-12-18

ALL RIGHT. At the recent local
election in Boston, the negroes all
voted the Democratic ticket. This
was because they found the radicals
would not give them a chance at the
spoils. The usual radical majority
was cut down some 900, and the
Democrats gained largely in the
lower wards. The Boston negroes
have found out what the rest of the
African race will discover in good
time-that the Democrats are, after
all, their best friends
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-12-18

DR. Ben. G. Fishburne, of George
town, has been appointed Surgeon
General of this State, by His Excel
lency Governor Orr, rice DR.. Robert
W. Gibbes. deceased.
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Observation-Disclosures Lawler, for
merly of the 9th Connecticut regi-
ment, who has lately been imprisoned
in Ireland as Il Fenian, has arrived in
New Haven, Connecticut, having
been sent home by the English Go
vernment. He reports that there are
5O0,O 600 welI-armcd and well-dril!ed
Fenians in Ireland, who are deter
mined to strike for liberty by the 1st
Of January. Lieut.. Lawlcr will soon
return to Ireland to assist in the revo-
luton there.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-12-18

The Washington Correspondent of
the Chicago Times writes IS follows:
Both Houses assembled at noon,
and fairly commenced the work of
legislation. The galleries were well
filled with spectators. In the la alies'
gallery of the Senate there was quite
Il large number of elegantly dressed
ladies, but the feature that at once
struck the spectator on entering the
galleries of either House, was the
great number of negroes present.
There were certainly more negroes
than white people in the galleries of
both Houses. These were not the
honest, industrious colored people OF
the city. You would no more see
that class Of negroes focking to the
Capitol than you would see the hon
est, industrious laboring white men
and their wives, who never go, for
the simple reason that they cannot
afford to leave their work in order to
dance attendance upon Congress
week after week, as these negroes do.
These negroes, however, are the flash
darkies, and their women, who scorn
to work, and who continue, by thiev-
ing, burglary and other disreputable
practices, to keep themselves in idle
ness. There are thousands of such
NEGROES here.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-12-18

We have been requested to state that
Mr.. A. r. Cotton has = buggy plow, or
suiky cultivato,r and that he Will give y
public trial of it in a few days
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-12-18
MARR1AGE OF A WHITE MAN TO A,

MARRIAGE OF A WHITE MAN TO AN
OoToRooN. Petersburg Express
reports marriage between a white
merchant and "yaller gal" of that
city-the merchant being, of course,
a Yankee; and adds that the neigh
bors of the couple talk abont "clean-
ing them OUT of the vicinity. No
names are given.
An important argument will take
place in Washington city, on the
10Th, before the Supreme Court,
upon the question whether the stock
in National rs we'll rs State Banks
holding United States securities is
liable to taxation. Eleven cases Of
New York banks and millions of dol
lars are involved.
The receipts Of internal revenue
from the 1st of January last to date,
amounted to nearly one hundred and
tifty-ninc millions OF dollars. The
aggregate OF the present fiscal year is
expected to be three hundred and
twenty million OF dollars.
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The veterans OF the war of 1872 are
making an effort to procure from
Congress the passage Of such u law
as will secure them from want, and
it is believed the aggregate amount to
be paid annually would not exceed
50, 0GO, 600.
Charlotte Thompson, the actress, is
styled 1.-THE cotton quccn''-probably
because she lost $4,000 while run
ming Il cotton plantation.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-12-18

For HISTORIANS HEIRLOOM. M.-Prcserve
tho record of the destruction of Columbia,
written by one of South Cardinals histo-
rlans, who was present during tho whole
sack and destruction of our city. II is the
most authentic account published
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-12-18

1t is contemplated to erect a hos
pital in the city Of New Orleans for
the benefit Of poor Confederate sol
diers, and, for that purpose, the
Southern Hospital Association have
issued tickets for sale, arranged in
such manner that there will be half
as many prizes rs tickets sold. They
will be drawn Oh Christmas day at
New Orleans. Price Of tickets 81.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-12-18
Bishop Lynch ona visit to Mobile.

TIE POPE s SYNIPATHIES FOR MR. DAVIS.
We were favored yesterday with
visit from that distinguished and
virtuous Prelate, Bishop Lynch, of
South Carolina, who left Mobile last
evening for his Episcopal See. uia
Tuscaloosa, where he will finally part
from his brother, the Right Reverend
Bishop Of Mobile.
In the course Of his. instructive and
interesting conversation, We heard
from the lips of the venerable Prelate
himself the particulars of his parting
interview with His Holiness, Pope
Plus TX, just about year ago, and
when it was feared that Bishop Lynch
would be prosecuted on his return to
his native State, under the ridiculous
charge of having visited Europe in
the capacity of c private agent of the
Confederate States.
His Holiness, after expressing (as
he had done before to the American
Envoy, Mr.. King,) his anxiety about
the future safety of the Bishop him
self, then broke out in his most touch
ing accents in behalf of His Excel
lency ex-Presidcnt Jefferson Davis,
far whose exemption from persecu-
ton he said that he was constantly
offering up his prayers to the Al
mighty, and then concluded with
these simple and touching words: Il
hope they will do nothing UGLY to
him''-;.s if the imagination of the
good old man could not realize any
ching beyond s'ugly'' as threatening
the illustrious State prisoner.
How little could the Holy Father
dream of the bloody projects and
sanguinary designs of the radicals
Aud thus, when the whole world,
and alas ! perhaps even the South,
seems to have forgotten the illustri-
Gus leader of an unsuccessful but
ever glorious revolution, when the
princes of the earth, who were
anxiously Watching the capricious
turns of the wheels Of fortune, ready
at the first favorable moment to adj
nit as an equal amongst the rulers OF
nations, the brilliant statesman whose
genius was counterbalancing the
armed millions of the North, when
those princes have not this day q
word of mercy to be spoken in his
behalf, it is the poor, prosecuted
Bishop of Rome, threatened on every
side by tho vile hordes of European
radicals and perhaps on the eve ol
bidding an eternal adieu to the Eter-
nal City, where ST. Peter sealed with
his blood his holy apostolate-it is
that poor old man, one foot in exile
and the other in the grave, who utters
words Of mercy for the fallen chief,
who to-day, like Christ expiating the
sins OF man on the Calvary, is atom,
ing with his fast declining life for the
errors just aspirations OF
the South.-N. O. Times.
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The twaddle indulged in by the
radical United States Senate, the
school-boy arguments, the nonsense,
the Ignorance of even the first princi-
pies Of political economy, are dis
gusting. Mr. Cowan said, on Thurs
day, ''hc had seen Senators here who
did not understand the difference be-
tween bill Of attainder and an at
taindcr for treason; who did not
understand what was an e.c posi- facto
law. The radical Sumner is under
stood to maintain that the phrase in
the Federal Constitution, 'attaindcr
for treason" means 'bill of attain
der" He maintains this so as to
have an excuse for selling the fee
simple of confscated lands.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-12-18

OK DTr.-It is rumored, anG appa-
rently on good authority, that Hon.
Ben. Wood, State Senator, in trial
of skill with Congressman elect Hon.
John Morrissey, at the scientific game
of faro, on Wednesday night last,
realized the handsome winnings of
$40, 900. Tue contest took place at
the headquarters OF Congressman
Morrissey, on Twenty-fourth street,
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-12-18

OUR READING Room Members OF the
Legislature and the citizens generally, are
invited to visit the Pd9nt.r reading room,
where they Will fad on file papers and
periodicals. from every section of tho Union.
The building is open day and night.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-12-18

ETNA LIFE INSURANCE.. :CoMpASY.-W
would call attention to the card and adver
tlsement of this Company, to be found in
another column. The present condition
and future prospects of this energetic and
popular company are well set forth By its
cihcicnt agents, II. L. Nichols & Co.
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Wendell Phillips Nomination.

We Learn from the New York World
that Wendell Phillips is out in last
weeks Anti-Sluuery 4Sd1sdurd in favor
of Fred Douglas as United States
Senator in place of the Hon. Ira Har-
ress. Phillips objects to Greeley on
account Of his notorious weakness
and cowardice," and his "periodical
attack of the old Wing disease of
Congressman" Horace Conkling
might do, but he has the misfortune
to be 4 white man; SO Phillips will
none of him. The choice Of the great
radical leader is thus indicated
"We know a gentleman, we'll
known also in political circles, whose
location in the State happens to be
exactly right, who has probably done
more than any man in the State to
promote the cause Of genuine repub-
licanism, who is justly distinguished
at home and abroad as patriot, jour
nallst and an orator, who is compe-
tent to fill with honor to himself and
the State the position Of Senator, and
whose name is Frederick Douglass.
AS an eligible candidate available
from locality and eminent personal
fitness, we commend Mr.. Douglass to
the favorable consideration of the
honorable gentlemen of the Legisla-
ture"
Fred may be a representative Black
Republican, but Phillips is inconsist-
cnt, rs his nominee has some white
blood in him. There's good time
coming.
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The installation of officers OF, and dcdi-
cation OF Columbia Lodge viii take place
tomorrow "Wednesday evening, the 10Th
inst, at . O'Clock, at the Baptist Church,
When an Grafton will bo delivered by Hon.
). D. Trcadwcll. The Masonic fraternity
and the public in general arc respectfully
invited to attend
Members of sister lodges and visiting
brethren will meet at the ODD Fellows
Hall, at O'Clock p. m.
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A. r. Phillips Furniture, Watches, &c.
Plantation for Sale or to Rent
A B Book-keeper Wanted.
H. d. Hanahan Lumber.
II. E. Nichols Il Collie Insurance.
Notice to Persons Emigrat'g to Florida.
c. +. Jackson-C Christmas is Coming.
H. NJ. Redempt'n Change Bills
Meeting of Columbia Lodge
Annual Meeting Independent Fire Co.
MecklenburG Female College.
Hostctter's Stomach Bitters.
Apply ut this Office Mare for Sale
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New ADVERTISEMENTS Attention is cal
ID to the following advertisements, whic
are published this morning for the frs
time:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-07-07
VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE
IN CECIL COUNTY.

No. POS acres" Holly Hall -
with all its rare advantages of location
superior Buildings, fine Lawns. large
Flower and Kitchen Gardens. Can be
b,night for $3.50 per
No. 3-225 acres in fire cultivation,
good Buildings. Fencing, &C.; two miles
south Of the town Of Elkton Price
Sll.OU0; n cash. balance long credit If
desired very healthy and elegant
location
No. l-252 acres miles from Elk
ton. on the Elk River; Plum Point Farm
one Of the very best grain and grazing
farms in the county. Price Sl2OOO:
one-iialf cash. balance IL very long credit
will he given.
No. 5-43 acres, | mile west of the
town Of Elkton; beautifully located-
Will be sold on reasonable terms.
No. 6-34 acres, = mi, es east OF Elk
ton: Dwelling House, Stable. &c. with
thriving young Apple and Peach Or
charl. Price Sl,100
No, 200 acres, located on the
Bohemia River. 10 miles from Elkton;
Buildings Fencing, AMI all improve
mcnts in good order. Price and terms
accommodating.
No. SOS acres. on Elk River, in
good cultivution buildings good, Fenc-
ing in fair order: land producing fine
crops. Terms easy.
No. 0-31k acres, 6 miles from Elk
tom on tire Nottingham road; Dwelling
House. Stable &C.. land of superior
qhhlHy. frlce @l3ol 49,
No. lO--1S7 acres, miles from Elk
ton: good improvements: we'll situated
to divide: adjnins the thriving village of
Cherry Hill. Price and terms very
moderate.
No. I2-2l0 acres, miles from Elk
ton: good Dwelling House, commodous
new Barn & nod Fencing. fair proportion
Of Woodland. Terms liberal.
No. 13-234 acres, | mile northeast of
Port Deposit; frst.cass Buildings /
elegant order and repair; land very pro-
ductye and yielding good crops. Price
S2200O. Terms very moderate.
No, li-56 acres Chestnut Timber
Land. miles northwest of Ekton. Will
be sold low on liberal terms.
No, 15-25O acres; Land good Build
ings and Fencing in very fair condition:
2 miles fiohi Ekton, the Blue Ball
road. This land produces good crops,
and will be sold for $40 per one
third cash, balance 10 years if desired.
No. 1G-S7 acres Dwelling House,
Stablng &C.; miles from North East,
on the Port Deposit road fair proportion
of Woodland. SIS per acre.
No. l7-53 acres, l mile north of rail-
r".l depot at North East; 10 acres
cleared balance Woodlands; good i'm
pr"vemcnts and beautiful location.-
Terms easy.
No. lS-140 acres 100 acres cleared,
balance Woodland: good Mills, DWELL
ing Houses, Barns, and all necessary
-nhuiloings. Price and terms accom-
mnlatng.
No. 1871 acres, 6 miles northwest of
Elkton Dwelling House, &c; Fencing
good: fine quality Of laud Will he sold
for SO per acre. oncialf cash, balance
in one year.
No. Polio acres, miles from Elk
ton; good Buildings and Fencing;
thriving young Orchards. $40 per acre;
onc-lalf cash. balance to years.
RB-Wth other Farms. varying from 10 t. 400 acres;
also Houses and Lots in the town Of Ekton for sale
All Of which will be shown by
DANIEL BRATTON,
REAL ESTATE AGENT,
May H. 1SGG-y Elkton, Nd.
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To COnslIlllptiVes.

The advertiser having been restored to health IN .
few weeks 10y very simple remedy after having SUI,
f.rcd several wears with lung affection, and
that drrad disease Consumption-s anxious to make
known to his fcllow-s;itlrrers the means OF cure
10 m who desire it. he will send copy of the pre-
scrpt IN used free of charge with the directions for
preparing and using the same, winch they VIII hht
SURE CURE for Consumption Asthma bronchitis,
Coughs Colds and all Throat and Lung Affections
The only object of the advertiser in sending the Pre-
scr,ptiun is benefit the afflicted, and spread nfor-
nation which he cunrGivcs to he invaluable. and he
hopes every sufferer will try his remedy, 1t will
cost them nothing and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription, FREE, ny return
hnail, will please address
REV. EDWARD \. WILSON
Williansbursh, Kings Co, New York.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-07-07
RELIEF IN TEN MINUTES,
BRYAN'S PULMONIC WATERS.

Hg-The original Medicine established in 1887, and
first article of the kind ever introduced under the
name of "PULMoSIc WArERs," in this or any other
country; all other l'umonic Waters are colnterfeits
The genuine can be known by the name BRYAN
being stamped on each Wafer.
These Waters have been before the public for nearly
THIRTY YEARS. and the immense sale attained not ONLY
in America but in foreign countries fully attest their
intrinsic worth. The medical properties are superior
any other article offered for the cure of Pulmonary
Bronchial affections and the quantity contained in
each box is nearly double that Of the many worthless
limitations advertised.
BRYANS PULMON1C WATERS
cure Coughs Colds, Sore Throat, Hoarseness Asthma
Catarrh, Bronchitis, Difficult Breathing Splitting OF
Blood, Pains in the Chest, ncipien CONSUMPTION and
all diseases of the lungs Not only afordng tempo
rary relief but etfecting rapid and lasting cure and
They do not naliseate like alcoholic compounds and
the medicinal properties combined in n form so
agreeable and pleasant to the TASTE that any child
will readily take them. One dose will always afford
RELIEF IN TEN MINUTES
To VocaLrsTs and PUBIC SPEAKERS these Waters are
peculiarly valuable; they will in day remove the
most severe occasional hoarsenass; and their regular
and exbility of the voice greatly improving tone
compass and clearncss, for which purpose they arc
regularly used by many professional vocasts.
The very great celebrity of this invaluable remedy
limitations, which dsappoint the just expectations of
the purchaser, and iure the character Of the genuine
medicine.
See that the word, " BRYAN"s stamped o, each
Wafer and also observe the fac similc of til. sigma
ture of the Proprietor JOB MOSES" on each wran
parties will be dealt with to the full extent of the law
BRYAN's PULMoNIc WAPERs are for sale by all Drua-
gists. JOB MOSES, Sole Proprietor,
Jan O. ls56-ly: q CortlandtS St. NY.
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Tobacco and Cigars.
FLOOD & PULlEN.

HAV recently fitted up the store formerly
LII oc upied by Vim. Jones, deceased, as
shoe tore, situated on Main street, oppo
site 10 s. Rossell's, where they keep con
stantly on hand for sale the best brands of
CIGA IS, foreign and domestic, to be found
in the market. Also, TOBACCO of all
kinds, Fine Cut, Plug, Spun, and Smoking
Toba ,co, Pipes, Tobacco Pouches and Box
es, together with every article in the line of
Tobacconst.
They invite the attention of purchasers to
tn ,ir stock, which will be sold wholesale and
retail at Philadelphia prices. Orders
promptly attended to. [April I, 1sG6-ly
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-07-07
NOTICE..
ANN NJ. TAYLOR
WILLIAM u. TIOM AS.

ORDERED, This Goth day of June AID.
" eighteen hundred and sixty six, that
the sale made and reported by James 7.
Mccullough, Trustee for the sale of certain
Real Estate belonging to William b. Thomas
of the city of Philadelphia, be ratified and
confirmed, unless cause to the contrary
thereof be shown on or before the 3lSt day
of August, next; provided, copy of thi,
order be inserted in some newspaper printed
IT. Cecil county. once a week for one month
before the 3lst day of July, next.
The Report states the amount of sales to
be 50, 400 90. -
HENRY r. TORBERT,
True copy test. Clerk.
HENRY r. TORBERT,
June 80, 1SGh-lm Clerk.