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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-05
Alabama RECOMMENDATION Conven-
ton.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, No

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Nov. q.
The reconstruction convention passed
an ordinance abolishing the county Of
Colbert, created at the last session of the
legislature. Action was taken yester-
day with reference to the judicial off.
GERS, including Supreme Court JUICES,
by the popular vote. All officers, execu-
tive, legislative and judicial, are now to
be elected by The people. An article was
offered and referred providing that the
next general assembly shall have au-
thority to alter or amend the article on
elective franchise. The constitution
provided that such alteration or amend
ment shall not operate to remove
disabilities Of any class DISTINGUISHED
by the said article, and that no
person shall be disqualified by such al
seration or amendment who aided the
enemies of the United States in the late
rebellion, and who has assisted in re-
constructing this State in accordance
with the reconstruction laws of Con-
gress. The test vote shows that this
article will be adopted under 1t, and the
next Legislature has authority to con-
tinue the policy prescription. The Con.
vention resolved to observe Thanksgiv.
ing day tomorrow.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-05
Gable Dispatches.

LONDON, NOV. II.
The notorious Fenian Head Centre
Francis, who has succeeded in GLIDING
the authorities for long time, was cap
tured by the police at Dublin late last
evening. Papers found in his possession
leave no doubt as to his completely in
the recent Fenian operations.
PARIS, Nov. n.
The evacuation OF Roman territory by
the French troops has already COM
menced, Several transports with sol.
diers have left Civits vecchia for Tou.
lon, and more will follow.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-05
That Prize Fight.

NEW YORK, Nov. 81.
Trains, left Baltimore last night for
this place containing numerous roughs
Interested in the Collyer and Kelly prize
fight. On the train arriving here,
the Sheriff attempted to arrest Collyer,
but his friends managed to effect his es-
cape, and he and Kelly went to Elkton
and remained over night. The ground
selected Jor the fight was about mile
from Newark station. The crowd assem-
bled there this morning anxious to wit
ness the mill, but the Sheriff appeared
with posse and the rowdies scattered
in every direction. 1t is now uncertain
whether the fight will take place or not.
Last evening the crowd took possession
Of the Washington Hotel and were very
disorderly. A number OF fights have
already occurred and rowdyism is exhib-
tied in every quarter. The citizens have
all fastened up their houses, and the
crowd mostly spent last night in lying
besiddfences and under sheds. The crowd
is well supplied with whiskey.
LATER.
WILMINGTON, Del, Nov. 27.
The stake holders in the Collyer and
Kelly fight privately announced their in
tention this morning to declare the fight
of and summoned the principals to
meet them at the Clipper Office in Ne W
York on Friday.
STILL LATER.
The Commercial has just received the
following speial dispatch
NEWARK, DEL. Nov. q.
A ring was formed this morning q mile
below this place and abont IL of the
principal parties connected with the
fight entered it when Sheriff Hubert ap-
pesred and forbid the fight taking
place. Much excitement ensued. He
said he would arrest the first man who
entered the ring to engage in fighting.
The parties after some psrleying then
pulled up stakes and will go over the
Pennsylvania line. The Sheriff has NO
help to prevent them from doing so.
The fight will take place two miles from
here. The crowd of roughs is very large
and considerable pocket picking being
done.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-05
BY TELEGRAPH.
From Washington.
WAsHIsGroS, Nov. n

WAsHIsGros, Nov. n.
The committee OF ways and means
agreed unanimously in Its session this
morning, to report bill for the repeal
of the cotton tax. No bill has been
agreed upon, or time fixed for the repeal,
but a bill will be reported for that pur-
pose on Monday or Tuesday.
After a careful comparison and exam
nation by experts, ne doubt now re-
mains that the spurious $50 notes were
printed from the lstely captured plates,
now in the possession Of the secret SER
vice division Of the Treasury Depart
nent.
By orders from the War Department
Ill regiments Of infantry and artillery,
and the eighth light battery will be re-
duced 10 the minimum allowed by law
Of fifty privstes per company. All vol
unteer officers now retained in the ser.
vice will be mustered out, to take eject
Jonuary 1s' 1868. Except commission
SAc hhI uA5bu1piuk OAdSSAo va bAASoa va
refugees freedmen and abandoned lands.
The corner stone Of the Young Men s
Christian Association Hall, corner OF
Ninth and d streets, was laid to-day.
Gen. Howard presided, and Chief JUS
tice Chase assisted In the ceremony. He
Rrst deposited In the cavity of the stone
q copy of the Bible, saying it was the
great corner stone Of religious hope and
faith next . copy OF the constitution o.
the United States, which he remarked
was the great corner stone OF our politi-
cal institutions, and he placed 1t in the
receptacle, to lie in harmony with that
greater constitution OF religious liberty
already deposited. Senators Frelinghuy-
sen and Wilson and Others delivered ad-
dresses. Several life members, including
President Johnson and Chief Justice
Chase were made by subscription OF
thirty dollars for each one. Some pro-
posed to make Gen. Grant life member
and subscribed five dollars, when Chief
Justice Chase claimed the privilege Of
subscribing the remaining ave-sixths FOL
that purpose.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-05
From Georgia.
AUGUSTA, Ca, Nov. q,

AUGUSTA, Ga, Nov. q.
At meeting OF the citizens OF Rich
mond county, held tonight, preamble
and resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed in favor of universal amnesty, the
abolition Of osths as 3 qualification fer
Office, impartial sugrage, and urging the
people OF the State to organize and de-
feat reconstruction under military bills.
Twenty four delegates were appointed
to the conservative convention at Macon.
The meeting was largely attended and
very enthusiastic.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-05
Launched.
NEW YORK, Nov. q,

NEW YORK, Nov. p,
Steamer Alaska, of 1000 tons burthen,
built for the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company by Henry Steers of Greenpoint,
was launched this morning. The Alaska
is intended to run between this point
and Aspinwall, and will be ready for sea
in April, 1868.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-05
nR. NJ. GOLDSMITH,

Late Surgeon and Brevet Lieut.. Colonel q, 8.
Volunteers, formerly Professor of Surgery In
Casteton Medical College, late Professor
of Surgery in the Kentucky School Of Medicine.
has returned TO Rutland, VI, where ne Will re,
sumo the practice Of his profession.
Office 81 the BARDWELL HOUSE,.
po~166&wu
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-05
BENNINGTON & RUTLAND Rail.

On and after Tuesday, October /, 1857.
Trains will run as follows, viz:
Leave Rutland for Wsllingford, Dorset. Man
chester, Arlington and Bennington, AZ S. 90
an, and AIS p. m.
Arrive at Rutland, 1l.So am. and $50 .. m.
p. c. WHITE, sup't,
Bennington, October ], 1897. etf
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-05
From Richmond:

RICHMOND, Va, Nov. %.
The late rebel Secretary of War, Sed-
don, was before the Grand Jury all this
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-05
DUTLAND FOUNDRY AND MA.

LII CHINE SHOP CO., near Rutland q Bur.
lington Railroad Depot, Furnace Street, Rut-
land, vt. JOEL B. HARRIS, Agent.
Manufacturers of Car wheels, and castings Of
all kinds for Railroads, Mills, Machinery, Water
and Gas Works, Agricultural Implements,
ana other purposes.
We have large assortment of Gear, Pulley,
and other patterns. Also Agents for Machinist's
Tools. Pumps, Mill Works, Skating, Bolts, &c,
&C. Made by d. L. Harris d Co., Springfield.
Mass.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-05
GaIe & ginssley.


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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-03-13
conore,etonaI Chaplatnl.

Congress- like ths, elder Pendennis, paToni2es
religion because tits respectable. It pays par
son to do it's praying, and he pays them back BY
making his prayers harmonize exactly with the
spirit and policy Of the maiof5y who elect him.
Mr.. RAYnoD, Of the New York Times, who has
been witness to the business for the LAST two
years, gives his Impressions As follows:
Religion, like everything else in Washington, is
shamelessly prosttnted the necessities and con-
veniences Of partgan politics. Chaplains are
elected just as door-keepers and hde-waiters are
appointed, on account Of their political opinions,
and they are expected to pray and preach IN the
service and for the profit OF the party that elects
them. Party zeal is often quite as apparent in the
opening prayer Of the Congressions Chaplain as in
t6eiward ha-angue Of the Treasury Clerk. 81
The Chaplain, is expected to pray for his party
friends and at his party foes. Usually his petition
is summary Of the proceedings OF the preceding
day and statement Of what ought to be done on
the day at hand. For every bill passed and vote
given in accordance with party purposes and plans
dovout thanks III anything OF that kind can be
called devout) are returned to the Almighty, who
is earnestly exhorted to open the eyes and change
the; votes Of everybody who stands on the other
side. The nreyerence Of some Of these so-called
prayers often borders on blasphemy. They, are
seldom anything more than stump p-speeches made
with closed eyes and addressed ostensibly to the
Father Of all; while in sentiment, language and
general style, they would shock any Intelligent and
cultivated audience. 4 II a!{il.;ss3 -;
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-03-13
The Revolution,

|
In. the House Of Representatives, Thursday, Mr..
Brooks, Of New York, denounced with great
warmth the conduct Of the revolutonists in and
out Of Congress-. The following passage from his
speech gives us his view Of the present and future
Of the country:
He would say to the gentleman from Ohio [Mr.
spnulding], who stood here as Grond against
the Jacobins, that the history Of the Girondsts
was in this place to be written and although such
men as he attempt to arrest the revolution, he
Mr. Brooks] did not think the revolution was here
to stop. He did not believe that it was half writ.
ten or half acted out, unless all history WAS at
fault. We are now repeating the history OF Au-
gustus and julius Caesar, and the Government is
passing from republic TO despotiem. Revolu-
tions never stop: The Girondists, the Cons serva-
tives, are to be overwhelmed by the Jacobins; and
ture Napoleon, Yet unknown, win rise up from the
through military despotism. Hence the resist
.ance Of the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. Spaulding],
and the partial resistance Of the gentleman from
More than onehalf Of the territory Of the old Re-
public was already under military despo potism,
and there was no more protection in the Southern
States for ife liberty or property, than under the
dominious Of the Sultan or the Gar The military
government bill. now over ten millions OF people,
white and black, was to be extended over the
North and West before the revolution was finish
ed. While he greeted the voice Of the gentleman
from Ohio Mi. spauldingl and welcomed the
calmly resisting tones Of the gentleman from
Pennsylvania [Mr. Millerb he knew, i history
we're correct there was to be no escape for any OF
US. The gentleman from Massachusetts Nj. But.
ler], in his specifications Of impeachment, said
that this House would be false to itself if it shrank
from impeachment now. The gentleman Was
right. The ball Of revelation which had been set
in motion was not TO be stopped, but was to roll
over the House and the country. They who en-
bark in revolutions can never shrink. They must
ALWAYS 90 ON x. ~ Essszi{islt
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-03-13
The Fenian9.

AS we see it announced that hIr. JOHN mitchell
is now the Head Centre of Fenianism, and as it is
Understood that he is one Of the staff Of the Rich
mond Dispatch, tho following, clipped from last
Mondays issue of that paper. will te read with in
terest: 5,s..:
These people will not give the British Govern
ment any rest. They are constantly rising, and
the Government as steadily engaged in putting
them down. They are now maniiesting thenl-
selves in many parts Of ireland, and the police
and military are on tho run, like On alarmed COM
munity when the woods and mountains are on 6re,
hurryfng from point to point to put out the flames.
We suppose, like that fire, the. Fenians will be
again temporarily put out; but the embers will
continue alive underneath, and will burst out
again aud again. until some day England will have
to give up Ireland. We Ind begun to hope that
what inroads char:ism and the leagues made upon
the British Government. We suspect however,
! that looking to examples abroad, the Irish ap-
pretended that they had as little to expect from
John Bright as from Queen Victoria, and preferred
| to take their chances in another fight They must
| go to the wall again.
But most assuredly these repeated and desperate
demonstrations must exert O moral influence either
towards the mitigation Of The British rule OF to
the detriment Of British power before the world.
England having given up her attitude Of Dictator
general and settler Of the affairs of the world and
having turned broker, manufacturer, and shop
keeper, is growing contemplate in the eyes Of
those who lately feared her., and there are powers
which to-day itch to pick quarrel with her. Even
the United States has given the lion-turned-shop-
keeper kick-nay, several kicks-with the toe Of
brogan-and the animal has made no more ado
but rub the place little! Now, when anybody
does get into row with that kingdom, her pro-
vinces will drop OIL and discontented Ireland will
welcome the invader and rally under his flag.
These things may happen some day or other, and
Fenianism is in the meantime not without its sug-
gestions. Every country is bound to have it's rise,
progress and downfall, and England must repeat
this sort of history. She may yet esteem it happi
ness to be alowed the limits Of her own little islo
having surrendered everything else.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-03-13
Fata1 Fire In washington.

The Central Hotel, at Washington, was fired by
an incendiary Friday night. The Republican says
The interior burned out like tirdes, and the
brick walls, which have long been known to be In
dangerous condition, tumbled and crashed in
every direction, resulting IN terrible disasters to
The building next to the Central, on the Avenue,
was the restaurant of Mr. P. ENRICH well known
German restaurant-keeper Of this city, and as a
meeting Of the officers Of the German Building
Association was called at the place, number OF
persons were in room in tie rear portion Of the
building, which was much lower in height than the
Central House.. Dir. Enrich and bis. bar tender
were removing piano from thereon when por:
ton of the rotten wall came down, crushing that
portion Of the building completely .,,.o ii j
About the same tim6 Mr.: MuhF ,hausen, agent
Of the German Insurance Compal WAS taken out
and conveyed to Congress Hall, Q staurant near
at hand, kept by Mr.. John McCarty, where. he re-
eeiyed every possible alienation of his sufferngs
from the proprietor and bis assistants, and the
medical attentions Of Dr.. Miller, but died in about
half an horr: He had received severe injuries in
ternally, and bad cut upon his head. He bore
his mortal hurts With remarkable forttude. -.
MIR. Enrich was buried in the ruins, and at half
past twelve his body had not been found. :.
tween Twelfth and Thirteenth, was taken out with
his Leg badly fractured and conveyed to his resi-
dence. Dr.. May will perform amputaton tllis
morning. ~ &C.
was buried in the ruins at last accounts.
Three persons escaped with bruises, more OF
less severe-one ofthem, Lev. Turpin, formerly Of
the Canterbury. =. - :. -
MIR. Enrich has a wife and six children, one, q
son, residing in Baltimore. - :. -ssst ~ =,
The hotel portion Of the building destroyed was
not occupied. The front on the Avenue was oocu-
pied BY Mr.. Mattingly, ticket agent for Southern
routes and Mr.. Lally's auction shop, IN which the
fire originated. - -. -, -; .''5 q.
Two young men, named Jacob j. Larner and
George Mcdaniel! were arrested on suspicion Of
arson by Detectives Kelly and Bigeley, and are
held at headquarters for hearing.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-03-13

BEE BEL1IaERENr republics Of South America
and Spain are to be represented at Peace Con-
ference at Washington on the first Of April, pre-
vided the replies of the Gov ernments, to which
Secretary Stewards circular on the subject is ad-
dressed, are of favorable character. Our Gov
ernment hopes to bring about pacifcation by
bringing the parties together. This step is taken
in accordance with the spirit of certain rssolu-
tions which we're adopted by the House Of Re
representatives. on the fifth of December last, and
which concur with the sentiments OF the President.
The Conference will consist Of plenipotentaries OF
Spain. Peru, Chile, Ecuador and Bolivia, to consider
and agree upon terms Of permanent peace which
shall be equal, just and honorable to all the belig-
erents; and in case of disagreement Of the pleni-
potentaries, is suggested that the President OF
the United States designate some State or sover-
eign to be an umpire to decide all questions which
shall be referred to him by the Conference, and
the decision Of hat umpire shall be final and mu.
.tually binding So soon 4ssssuch Conferf nee shall
take place, cessation Of hostilities ahaL continue
until the termination of the Congress-. lhe circu
lar in relation to this subject is signed by the &c.
cretary of State and is earnest Of the desire Of
our Government to see peace and harmony in
South America,
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-03-13

A NICE POINT OF LAw.-Chancellor johnson, Of
South Carolina, has just given IN interesting de-
cision. The case was one Of purchase made in
1852, when the buyer paid two thousand dollars in
Confederate money at the time Of the purchase,
and gave two notes for the balance one payable at
twelve months, the other at two years. In 1868
the first note was paid, when due. in Confederate
money. In 1864 q part of the second note was
paid in Confederate money, about month before
the note WAS due. When this note matured, the
purchaser came forward with the remainder and
offered it in Confederate money, but it was re-
fused. The question came up whether the pur-
chaser had not performed his contract far as he
could be expected to do 80. After an able argu-
ment the Court held that the balance was stilldue,
and that it should be computed in the proportion
that the whole Of the original debt bears to the
value of the purchase in present currency, giving
credit for all payments in the same ratio. Ar ap-
peal WAS taken.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-03-13
Relief. for. tho South,

The following is the debate in the Senate on
Saturday last, on the proposition to relieve the
distress Of the South: s,s. i.iga: -.
Mr.. Trumbull (rep.) of H., from the Judiciary
Committee, reported joint resolution appro-
nriatine one million of dollars for the relief OF des-
titute people of the South and Southwest, OF any
and all classes, 10 be expended und er the sq2ern-
tendence Of the Commissioner Of the. Freedmens 8
Bureau in supplies Of food. MIR. Trumbull, in ex-
claiming the necessity for passing the above said
that General Howard had called on the Judlclary
Committee this morning and testified that unless
something Of the kind was Done there Woulo .io pc
actual starvation among the 9sloyal portion Of the
South. Former appropriations had been suthclent
to provide for the actual wants Of freedmen ana
loyal refugees but under the resolutions passing
them NO money could be spent IN 5eheNng t9e 9e
destitution of the disloyal people of the South 1t
was now asked to extend the aid to all alike. The
accommodation Of the committee was S580,75O
less than that asked for by General Howard.
After further discussion by Messrs. Stewart,
(rep.) Of Nevada and Pomeroy, OF Kansas, IN taVor
MIR. SIrsgue, (rep.) OF r. L, moved to amend
the resolution by increasing the appropriation to
M. Doonttlo, (rep.) of Wis, advocated the
amendment.
After further discussion the amendment was
disagreed to.
debate sprung upon the subject of the resolu-
tioh in the course Of which Mr.. Stewart said the
lnClan bureau was D. CeSspoOl lutO WHICH dill tuo
surplus funds Of the country were teemed,
Mr. EIurlan, (rep.l of Iowa, asked Mr.. Stewart
where he got such information as warranted that
assertion2
Mr. Stewart replied il speech critizng in gen
eral terms tho management Of Indian Affairs, and
the repeated conflict between the civil and military
authorities growing out OF it.
Mr. Harlan said there was no such conflict. The
only conflict there was from difference Of opinion
between the people Of the Territories and the peo-
Die Of the more civilized regions as to the proper
treatment of the Indians. The people Of the Ter
rtores were for the extermiuation OF the Indians,
and tho army sympathized with them. The people
of the States held different opinions. Mr. Harlan
then denied that there was corruption in the In.
dian Department of the Government.
Nlr. johnson rose to suggest that the debate Was
taking too wide q range and wandering too far
from tho subject properly before the Senate.
Tho debate was resumed on the subject Of the
resolution, and was participated in by Messrs
Norton, Drake, Conkhng, Howe, Salisbury, Hen
acrson, Wilson, Doolitlie, Corbett, Freinghuysen
and Trumbul.
The resolution was then passed.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-03-13

EPISCOPAL METHODIST CHuRcH.-The action Of
the Baltimore Conference, has secured what
that Conference SO much desired-a change Of the
name Of the church from M. e. Church, South, y
to episcopal Methodist Church." and also, we
the ruling bodies Of the church. To ratify these
changes the former proposition lacked only forty
eight votes before the Baltimore Conference acted,
and the latter somewhat larger number, but not
30 large we think as that Of the votes cast tor it
in this Conference. The former change disembar-
rassea the church in the border and northern
States, while the latter will probably cause the &C.
cession to the Episcopal Methodist Church Of the
entire Methodist Protestant Church in the South
ern States (including Maryland). It will be seen
dist Church have already joined the Baltimore
Conference. When DIR. Doggett, as he then was,
and Dr. Edward first suggested this change OF
name, We took occasion to approve the
Richmond DISPATCH.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-03-13

/ TIE PORTE CoNoED1Na TO CBETE.-The mails
from Europe bring us intelligence Of great uneasi-
ness in the Ottoman Government. The Ministers
OF the Sultan believe the situation to be critical,
and this has led them to entertain the idea Of
Representative Chambers" in order to conciliate
the Greeks This idea is not new one, In 1853
it was in the plan Of the great conspiracy which q
numbered sixty 10 eighty thousand tadherents:
The spirit Of the reform demanded BY that party
has survived the. suppression Of the insur1ecaon
referred to, and now breaks out anew. The brother
Of the viceroy of Egypt has placed himself at the
head Of the Reform party and the very heir to the
throne, MAuRAD EFFEND1, is favorable to the views
entertained by the party tits no wonder then, that
the Porte yields to this PRESSURE and the fear Of
trouble with it's powerful subject, the Yiceroy of
Egypt, and the concession to the Greeks will prob
ably save the empire from disruption. :.