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LETTER FROM SENATOR vAKoE.--Ex-

LETTER FROM SENATOR VANCE --Ex-
Governor Vance. Of North Carolina, now
n United States Senator elect fro. that
State, has written q letter, which has
been published in Washington, in reply
to certain accusations against him. He
declares that lie acquiesces in and will
maintain ell the legitimate results of the
war. and that he earnestly desires unity
and the perpetuity of the whole country,
its prosperity and honor.
Last summer, poor old clergyman
and his housekeeper, to whom he had
beqneathed legacy, were murdered Mt
Chelsea, noar London. A ''nice point"
has arisen in administering his estate.
The question is, which was murdered
first ? In the case Of tho servant dying
before the testator, her legacy would
have lnpsed, while in the other event it
wonld fall to her legal representatives.
FUNERAL OF KIT BURNS The funeral
OF Christopher Keybourn, better known
as Kit Burns, the famous Water street
New York; rat-pit keeper, took place on
Friday. A New York paper says that
the excitement in the neighborhood of
his house was most intense, and crowds
gathered around the house for some time
previous to the hour set for the funeral
The grand jury Of the Court of Oyer
and Terminer, in New York. hive in
dIcted the managers Of the city elevated
railroad for nuisance. Mayor Hall drew
up inc indictment.
A person being asked what was meant
by the realities Of life," answered,
"Real estate, real money, and real
good dinner, none Of which could be
realized without real hard work.
A Swedish preacher, who studied thir-
teen years at different colleges, is serving
congregation mt $3.50 u year. He says
his wife can earn twice as much bv sew
ing as he can by preaching.
A few days since, party of fishermen
drove IL school of black fish on shore,
inside Of Cupe Cod, which is said to
have realized 49, 900.
What gives sound advice? An alarm
bell
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To THE, EDIToR OF THE PHGNIx: On
Christmas, accidentally found myself

To TIE, EDIToR OF THE PHGHIx: On
Christmas, I accidentally found myself
the guest of Mr.. Gorman. of the Colum-
bia >HStel. SI ebjgpd shei dsy %
heartily, and FL ID = shs hotsi were the
reoipiehts of 90 many favors. that I want
to say through your esteemed sheet q
few words that may serve to prolong the
memory OF the day in our minds. The
guests were 'merry Ohristmased" at an
early hour with an immense bowl of
nogg, snch as only Gorman can concoot.
Like all very pleasant things, however.
it was not everlasting, and TO keep up
the aow of fun and merriment, wine,
song and dance soon followed. Our
dinner was worthy Of Dumas or Del
monico. Vino again, and with the
host-a host to be emalated indeed.
But where is the use il saying more?
We had q glorious time, and, although
most of us were away from home, not a
feeling but that of pleasure was expert
fenced. If ole cannot find real comfort
and enjoyment at the "Columbia," he
cannot find it anywhere. Mr.. Budds,
with his genial smile, and courteous
and Major Hallock, run
ming over with fun, pever letting an
opportunity pass of doing some one n
favor, are the efficient fright bowers of
the whole souled German. May Christ
mas come again soon. FIZZ.
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NEGRO RULE IN SoUrH CAROLINA OF
the four members to Congress elected in
South Carolina, few days ago, three
are negroes, and one is a white man,
meaner than the mcancst negro. What
ever the faults of the white people of
the State might be, it is undcniable that
they are among the most respectable and
intellectual in the country. Is it not
humiliating to every American to see
them ruled by horde of ignorant, half
barbarous negroes? Do not the people
of the North feel indignant at the fact
that their present condition has been
brought about by the terrorism exercised
over them by armed mobs of savages,
backed by the Federal military and civil
authorities. Let the people of South
Carolina bear their ills with patience and
dignity. Two years hence the voters of
the Northern States will prove to them
that when they reduced the State to sub
lection to the Union, they had no inten-
ton whatever of placing them ut the
mercy of penniless, unlettcred negroes.
philadelphia Ecening BuNeiin.
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A party of hunters, who lately pene-
trated to the interior of q cave on Beaver
Creek, near Glasgow, Ky, in pursuit Of
fox, were rewarded for their trouble
by the discovery of an oblong chamber,
eighteen feet in longth, cut out of the
solid rock, and containing the crumbling
remains of ten human beings. The
Glasgow Times believes that tho cave
must havo been, at one time. used by a
gang of murderers. "Within few days
past, says the Times, ''we have heard
OF number of persons-mostIy tra-
velers-who, many years ago, disap-
pearcd while in this section of country,
and were never afterward heard of. One
instance is remembered where d horse
and buggy, belonging to traveller from
Virginia, were found loose upon the
road near this cave, it's owner missing
and never heard FROM"
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New Orlears was marked ON the 10th

New Orlears was marked ON the 10th
inst. by notable eveus-no 5le93 than
the presentation by General LonkSsfeet
OF a State dag to the First RsSftn ssaE5 81
Louisianas Artillery4H Hnn, r. J. Hensnes,
epce member OF the Confederate States
Senate. responding in behalf, OF the or
ganizatiop. The addresses on the occa-
sion we publish elsewhere, and from
them may be seen the exact degree OF
rancorous. vampire-life and wolfish ami
mostly to the great heart OF the nation
manifested at this Confederate reunion
for such it was. With an ex- -Confede-
rate Lieutenant General presenting a
State flag to regiment made up in
great part of the old Washington Ar
tillery OF New Orleans, and with an old
secession leader, G compeer of Slidell
and Benjamin. acknowledging the re-
ceipt OF the pelican banner, we should
look for an immense outflow OF robei
gall; but, coming to the facts. here is
Mr.. Longstreet perfecting State militia
organization ''on the side Of peace and
order,' and Mr.. Semmes responding in
behalf OF such organization that its effort
is to manifest zeal in the performance
of present duties, irrespective of parties
or political considerations, aud in op-
position to sentimental emotions, gene
rated by past associations" We may
be wrong, but it seems there might be
little more acceptance of the situation
here and q great deal less venom than
there was in Congress .ho other day,
when one man roared for hundred
rebel funerals aud another went rnkipg
around British gibbets to know just how
little amnesty to give. e.-Ne,o York World.
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ADVENTURES OF A YOUNG IK1suMAs

ADVENTURES OF YOUNG IKIsuMAN.-
An adventurous young Irishmnn in Ore
gon gives the following brief sketch of
his doings in the Pacific States:
II have not been here quite year,
and see what have done: First, wrote
poetry for cheap monthly, at two dol
lars column. This did not pay. 1
then started military company. and
was elected Captain, married an heiress.
and became editor and part owner of u
California daily paper, was made Presi-
dent of Temperance Society and a
Poultry Association. Sold out, bought
q share in circus company, moved to-
ward the Sandwich Islands, mutinied on
the way, lost ull the horses and ropes,
and saved only 800 ont of the enter
prise My wifo died, and now / am
married second time. and living very
comfortably on farm"
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The leveling of an ancient Indian
mound near ST. Louis, n few dny, since,
brought to light the bones of three races /;
first. those OF tho whites; second. of the
Indians, and last, of the ancient mound
builders. The mound was originally
forty feet in height, oval in shape, and
about 300 feot in length. About twenty
years ago, there was house on top of
it, and n grave yard on the side. Prof
Marsh, of Yale College. who was present
on the occasion of oxhumation, secured
about thirty skulls of the mound build
ers, only one, however. in q perfect
state. These were found in two vaults,
ono square structure. the other of
crencent form, and both about fifty feet
across.
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CTS nifty curis," said Mrs. Partington to
Ike, while re-. ding about the impending war
i'll Europe, that the Hollerliorn creates such
disease among the cattle in Amer ky" The
old lady, having delivered herself Of the
above, took a dose OF LIPPMAN's GREAT GER
MAN BITrERS to cheer her depressed spirits,
and rrsnn,cd her knitting.
Lippmans Bitters are for sale by all drug
gista and dealers. Depot in Coumbia S. G.,
at GEIuEI, & MCGREaons. Druggists. S18
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Dividend No. 8.

CAROLINA NATIONAL BANK,
Or COLUMBIA, y. c., December al, 1870.
TVNHE Board of Directors OF this Bank have
Il declared a DIVIDEND, of 6 per cent, on
it's capital stock, out of the ptofits for the our
rent six months, payable on and after the 30th
instant. W. B GUL1CK,
Dec "a st Cashier.
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80 - asasA :; sAiG q E&2!'3 .
SUDDEN DEArH. -Mr. Thomas Higgs,
an ,Epglishman, lately arrived in ,shis
city. died, yesterday morning, about Z
O'Clock, under peculiar circumstances, in
the saloon Of Mr.. Browner, between
Green and Medium streets. An inquest
was held by Coroner Coleman; and
verdict was rendered that the deceased
came to his death from O superabundance
Of wine.
Posi- OFFICE HoURs. Rs.-Northern mail
opens 4.30 P. M. closes II A. M. .
Charleston and GreenvilIe, open A,8O
P. NJ; close $50 A. nj.
Western, opens 1890 P. NJ; closes
2.45 P. M.
Charleston, evening, opens 8 A. M:
closes P. NJ
Office opon Sundays from half.past
4 o'clock to half-past 5.
PHGNIx1ANA. The price OF single
copies Of the PHOENIX is Eve cents. II
carriers charge more it is swindle. They
can be obtained at that price at the Office.
Book and job printing of every kind
attended to promptly at the PHGN11 Of
fec. Every variety of material on hand.
The Independent Fire Engine Com
pany, last night. accepted the PROPOSE
ton of Captain Silla, agent for the Silsby
Manufacturing Company, of steam
fire engine on trinl-to be delivered in
this city within thirty days from date.
The Committee on Subscriptions will
Immediately call upon the citizens for
their contributions.
Light lavender pants and Prince Albert
coats are said to be the thing Subdued
mouse colorcd kids, elongated boots,
champagne neck-ties and. brick tiles
make up the elegant suit, not forgetting
the important matter of parting the hair
strictly in the middle. A thin pair of
legs and diminutire moustaohe and
cane add grace to an exquisitely fashion
able harness.
Mince pies can be prepared in short
time-Messrs. Monteith e. Fielding have
the necessary ingredients ready mixed.
We have received from them painful
Of the article.
The sale of city lots. advertised by Mr..
Monteith to come off to-day, has been
postponed until Monday next.
The cold snap has been followed by o
dull, rainy spell-almost as unpleasant
ns the former.
When young man complains bitterly
that young lady has no heart, it is a
pretty certain sign that she Of least has
his
Oyster soup for lunch, this day, at II
o'clock, at Pollock House.
A freight train ran of the track below
Brnnchville, yesterday, and detained the
up Charleston train until after II o'clock.
HOTEL ARRIVALS, December 2S.-
Columbia Hotel-James Brown, @. Gun
ningham, Liverpool; S. G.. Gilbert, III.
G. Mnzyck. J. E. st. Amand, J. N. Mo
Namel. B. G. Mauldue, Charleston; P.
Burke. l.. J. Crime, T. F. Wessan and
wife, N. y; Joseph Gales. N. O.; 8. s.
Marshall. Greenville; NJ. Kidd, Texas;
j. LaSerre, Augusta; A. G. league, j.
E. Cox. La; Fl. Haffar, D. c.; B. N.
Grit, Holmes, Ark; W. McNulty, Doko.
S. c.; W. Hill.
Nicherson House-C. w. Bradshaw,
c., G. & A. r. r.; W. j. Kerr, Black
stocks; II. Terry, Richmond; w. D.
Bowers, Atlanta; S. T. Herriok, o. s. A.;
G. d. Chapman and wife, New York; P.
a. Holt. Florida; Mr.. and Mrs. B. P.
Rodgers, Augusta; H. J. Andrews, New
Orleans; 7. r. Kline, Chester.
| LIST OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
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CoUGHs.-Tho administration Of medicinal
preparatie lib in tho form of a lozengo il OF all
modes tho most eligible and convenient, more
especially as regards Cough Remedy.
"BnowN's BRONCHIAL TRucuEs," or Cough
LoZcnges, ailay irritation which induces
coughing, giving instant relief in Bronchitis.
iIoarseness, influenza, and Consumptive and
Asthmatic complaints. D291
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NonTH AND SoUrH-There are true
men, and many of them, even in Massa-
ohusetts. One of the very truest is
Hon. George Lunt, editor of tho Boston
Courier. He thus writes in recent is
sue of his excellent journal:
'tWhen we read the virulent, vindic-
tive, uncnlled for attacks upon General
Lees character and motives by Radical
writer's and speakers, and know how
largely spirit of personal auimo osity ex-
listed ut the North, prior to the war, und
contributed to its outbreak. 1t is no won
der that he and his associates should
have felt reluctant to continue our coun-
trymen."
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BY raising cotton, the Florida planters
got $40 for an acres yield; by raising
sugar cane, 1893, with no more work or
responsibility.
Capt. VIM. Curry, an old citizen of
Charleston, and we'll known as the com
mander of the Wandercr, died ut the
Mills House on the Goth
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HYESA-L1kE. The Missouri RepubH-
can scorches tho rabid Senatorial hypo.
critics thus:
1.-The arrogant and relentless malig-
nifty exhibited by the more rancorous Of
tho Radical Senators in the debate on
the McCrcery resolution, ought to con-
vince every one that there can be no real
peace i'll any political fold of which such
hyenas are tn" guardians. But when
tho instinct of :i:eir nature led them to
dig up the burie,, dead, they merely dug
their own political graves, in which a
people yearning for perfect reconcilia.
tion will in due season bury them
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LIST OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
w. J. Etter-Notice.
Monteith & Fielding-Eggs, &c.
Meeting Union Council No. 5.
J. Meighnn-Lndies' Boots.
Fl. S. Thompson-AIale Academy.
Monteith & Fielding-Auction.
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.
Mark Twain writes the following mn.
swer to correspondent: Young Au-
thor--Yes, Agassiz does recommend
authors to eat fish, because the phos-
phorus in it makes brains. So far you
are correct. But cannot help you to
q decision about the amount you need
to eat-at least, not with certainty. If
the specimen composition you send is
about your fair, usual average, should
Judge that perhaps n couple of whales
would be all you would want for the
present. Not the largest kind, but sim
ply good middIing sized whales
A young lady, of great pretensions,
nenr Cincinnati, gave out last summer
that she was going to visit an aunt mt
Detroit, and accom- oany her to Saratoga,
but after 3 while It leaked out that she
went ns domestic in the family of n
Colonel in the regular army. And re-
Gently, the Colonel visited her at her
house, to look up some missing property
of his wifes. and found several hundred
dollars worth Of rich jewelry and cloth
ing Ill her possession, which she had
stolen.
a MODEL WIFE FOR PooR MANA
Philadelphia despatch, dated the 10th
lust. says: A woman in Fairmount, on
Saturday night, gave birth to four chill
dren. The mother is n respcctabr wo-
man, in humble circumstances. SO is
now tho mother of thirteen cliIuren,
and has previously had three pairs of
twins The neighbors, very properly,
iuve made up subscription in her be-
half.
A suit Of thirteen years litigation
against the New York Central Railroad
hns just been terminated ut Rochester.
The complainant lost his leg through in
jnries sustained in crossing the track, and
tho question was raised for tho defence
whether he should not take all risks at
teDdant upon his cnrelessness; $4,000
and costs were awarded him.
The dwelling of Mr.. j. Mali IN, in Au-
gusta, Ga., was destroyed by fire on the
morning Of the 25th. The adjacent
dwelling. occupied by Messrs. D. & J.
O'Conner, was also partially injured.
South America has four full blown and
healthy organized revolutions in pro.
gress.
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NINAL NOTICE.-I hereby give notice
Il that will apply to Hon. William Hutson
Wigg, Judge of Probate, Mt his office, in CO.
lumbia, OIL 7th January, 1871, at 10 a. NJ. for
final discharge as Executor Of estate Of Tri-
scilla Thompson, deceased.
Dec 3 t13 W. TT. BROWN
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WE HAVE THIS DAY APPOINTED
MIR. JOHN O. SEEGERS the sole Agent for
tho sale OF our WHISTLES in Columbia, s. c..
JOHN GIBSON'S SON l. co.
PHILADELPHIA. November ~. 1870 Dec
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1NaHnroUs SMUaaLINa.-Anin ingenious
method OF smuggling has just been de-
ifeeted in New York, ia which emigrants
a5e implicated, iDut whether knowingly
or not, does not appear. This fraudu-
lent evasion OF customs consisted in
sending to this country thousands OF
dollars worth Of valuable silks ond
Lyons velvets, which were brought from
Ireland in the boxes of the emigrants,
which we're furnished with false bottoms,
in which the smuggled goods were
placed. These goods were first SNUG
gled iuto Ireland from France. The
boxes used III the smuggling operations
were made and sold to emigrante Mt
reduced prices, by large trunk manu-
faoturer of Belfast, and the silks were
doubtless placed in the false bottoms
before they were sold to the emigrants
Before starting for this country, the
emigrants were recommended to go. on
their arrival in New York, to certain
emigrants' boarding houses, in West
street, and when they arrived there it
was simple matter to remove the SNUG
gled goods aud replace the false bot.
toms. It is estimated that the United
States Govern ment has lost not less than
$3.50, 600 in gold by this cheuting of tho
custom house. Tho business has also
been carried on with Baltimore, it is
said The goods thus smuggled, on
arriving in New York, were removed to
two wholesale houses on Broadway, WHO
were thus ennbied to sell fine silks aud
velvets at u low figure, very much under
the market rates.
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HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
LIGHT CARRIAGES,

OF the LATEST DESIGN AND BEST
" WORKMANSHIP, at unusually low prices,
at tho depository. corner OF Lady and Assom-
bly, streets. w. K. GREENFIELD.
Dec 20
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The greeting of Georgia to President
Grant comes this morning in the shape
OF sweeping Democratic triumph. We
have carried certainly four, and probably
the State; and there is little doubt that
we have secured majority Of at least
two-thirds in the Legislature. The En-
piIe State of the South thus gallantly
seconds the Empire State of the North
in the new campaign for the restoration
of free and constitutional government
make them not for hnt against those who
use tho bnyonets. -Ne,o York World.
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se CANARY BIRDS.-Another lot of
TJE-CANAkY BIRDS, just received and for
fSStsssale at the POLLOCK HOUSE.
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THE RATTLE

FOR tho magnificent Jewclry at my
YIN Saloon, will como off on SATURDAY
d. EVENING, December 81, at o'clock.
Dec 20 G.. DIEKCKS.
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Columbia Male Academy.
Notice..

Notice.
OFFICE OF CLERK OF COUNCIL.
A N election for CHIEF OF POLICE, to fill
N vacancy caused by resignation of Charles
Mcdu,k KIN, will DO held at regular meeting OF
City Council, TUESDAY, January 3. 1871.
Applications must be filed with undersigned,
and state therein the name of two responsible
sureties. By order of tho City Council.
WILLIAM j. ErTER,
Dec 80 Clerk nf Council.
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GPECIAL ATTENTION given to tho COL
~ lection OF Commercial Paper, Inlcrcs:
IN state and Railroad Bonds and Stocks, and
Conversion OF Stats Securities, by
Nov 23 emo ID. GAMBRILL, Broker.
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hyl FOR SALE OR RENT. Il small
SiiTiT FARM, near tho city There is q good
dwelling honse and all necessary out
buildings on the place. Forparticu!ars apply
to MILTON LEVERETT. D,c NTH
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IS OOD,' .'BETTER. - "BEST.''-Ncw
VI brands Smoking Tobacco, to be OBJ
tainod at tho POLLOCK HOUSE.
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NOTICE Tho undcrsigncd having nur-
IN chased the entire interest OF Mr.. s. D.
Swygert in tho late firms of Swygert & Semi
and II. D. Sem Il Co., will continue the
GENERAL GROCERY and alao COMMISSION
BUSINESS, at the Same location, in the II ame
OF Il. D. SENN & SON. All persons indebted
to tho old firm will please make prompt pay
ment to us. Il. d. ,5ENN " SON.
Dec % ~
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GIRLS. are two kinds of girls.
One is the kind that appears best abroad
the girls TINT are COOL for parties,
ride:., visits, balls, etc, aud whese chief
delight is in such things. The other is
the kind that appears best at home
the girls that are useful and cheerful III
the dining-room. sickroum, and all tho
precincts OF home. They ,!,tfcr widely
in character. One is often ). tornleut ut
home-thu other blessing; one is q
moth, consuming everything about her
the other is IL sunbeam, inspiring light
aud gladness all around her pathway.
The right kind of education will modify
both, and unite the good qualities Of
both.
The other day, the front door of tho
Tribune Office had to he closed for some
purpose. So Horace wrote Oh piece of
pnper, Entrance on Spruce street," and
sent it down to the man who does the
printing Of the bulletins to be copied
Tie man studied over Hornce's trucks all
the forenoon, and fually, in despair,
wrote, Editors on Spree!" and posted
it up. The passers-by thought the cir
cumstnnce was not unusual, but won.
dered why it should be posted upso con
spicuously.
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W CURRENCY bought and sold by
Nov 23 emo y. GAMBRIIII, Broker.
MOrICE.-rho undersigned have tormcd IL
IN Co-partnershIp, and will be known as
+. w. SE1BELA & co. They represent some
of tho bost FIRE and LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANIES IN tho United States.
We propose to be general Land Agents, and
will sell or purchase Real Estate anywhere in
south Carolina, especially in Columbia. We
will prosecute claims before the Legislature,
and tho renewal of lost bonds or other papers
Persons wishing to sell or buy Real Estate
will do wol to communicate with lis at Column
bia. We have several handsome places for
sale. Office at Mike Hokes Clothing Store.
j.. w. SEIBELS,
Deco J. i. EXEI.L.
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CROOKS, BONDS and COUPONS bought
~ and sold by d. GAMBRILL, Broker.
Nov 23 emo