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^u?evii?tt |utcIU?|rttfci Wednesday Moraing, Feb'ry 1! WHAT IS OIS DUTY l?TH-E NECESSITY- Fl OBGANTZATT?N. In. V?as formerly the boast and pride of Sou Gorolinauhat party dissensions did not enter ic tao politics of this State. The people were unite cad for many years prior to the war-' the dotnir? tibo of party rule was not known' in our nynf Whether or-not there was. wisdom in this pelic ii is useless now to discuss. "With the many otli great changes produced by the results of (he wt there.is an absoluta necessity fora? change in il particular. We havo more than: once indicat that the day must come in which, this neccssi would be made apparent.. It bas long boen a si tied cor.vinctioa with.us that, under thc iuriuen of the majority ic> Congress, aided, and abetted their emissaries sad willing tools, there wou arise in every unreconstructed State an organiz tiou held together by the "cohesive power ot'pu . lie pl?nder." In other words, that the rcconstru tion of these States involved changes intended secure places of honor and profit for adventure and aspiring demagogues. Heneo, the policy for shadowed in this State by the proposed Const it tion, now being framed by the unlawful asscmb convened-under the Reconstruction Acts. Tl State government is to bo popularized, to use . cunning phrase, and the safeguards of the pa . era are to be overthrown. The officers hither elected by the Legislature aro to be chosen by tl people. Mare than this, the offices are to be mai more numerous, and doubtless more profitabl - while the taxpayers are to be still further impo - triahed for the benefit of these latter-day saint ' Tah is the programme briefly stated, and in ord to perfect the same, in every sense of the wor ?ho members of the Republican party arc ready immolate- tlemselves upon the altar of sacrifie ?ad become the occupants of pleasant berths ! In consideration of these facts, what is the du of every man balding the welfare of his couutry heart ? Are we tb supinely surrender every vc . tige of Government into the hands of ignorai blacks and whites of mean extraction? Are we fetid oar bands, and idly await the issue of event I trusting to the fort?nate winds of Northern opi ion ? While our friends, and thc friends of h inanity throughout the country, are engaged in : earnest warfare for the preservation of civil liber oh this continent, are we to gaze upon the scei with.stolid indifference? These are questions paramount importance, and we cannot be so der lict of doty, in view of our responsibility as watchman, upon the tower, os to be silent in th momentous crisis. We lift our voice against tl policy of inaction*, and would earnestly persuad ' the men of out own race-rc awake from the drem liri lethargy that will surely bring destruction upo our peace and happiness, and anarchy and chao tb our firesides. There is only one safe course t pursue, and tb&t is comprised in a single word, 01 - gatyiation! The men who are seeking to ovei tbrovr al) that we hold dear, and inaugurate . reign of wild democracy, know tull well the advar tige of this course. They have already obtained . foothold through this agency alone, andi the safety hcreitfter depends upon the intelligence an true greatness of the century abstaining from tb employment of similar means. Are we ready t - yendcr them assistance by refusing to adopt th . only remaining safeguard ? With an abiding coe fidencc in thc faithfulness and integrity of our pee plc, we cannot believe that such inertness wi prevail. - This work of organization is pertinent and p< culiarly requisite now. The mongrel Convent io ' will soob adjourn, ami rho so-called .Constitutio will be submitted tor ratification at an early daj Without entering into detail respecting thal ic ointment, -every intelligent man knows enough c the temper and tone of its framers to justify th assertion that the white race will be degraded b, its provisions. It may no: be defeated, in an; event;'but there is only one possible chance t bring about that result, and this lies tn cffectivi organization, whereby every conceivable influent may be employed to effect its overthrow. Admit ting, however, that naught can be done to set asid< the action of the mongrels, there is still every in eentive to thorough organization. Every office ii the District will become vacant, and elections or demi to supply the vacancies. Unless we have t controlling organization, there is a great danger o ignorant and vicious men being elevated to power .The administration of law is confided, for the mos part, to officers in our own midsc-,. and greater mis chili may grow out of the action of an unprincipled subordinate than even the chief executive or ju elicia! power of the Stale.- It is to avert any ca Istojty of this diameter ?but the selection of goot ?nd true men for every office should, be enforced and this cannot be done without a party organiza? tion. We presume that a mere reference to thil thought will convince every unprejudiced mind. Organization being necessary, then, it become: us to inquire in what way tbitt can be best accom? plished. The ball has to be put in motion, and it might just as well begin at Anderson os elsewhere. Let the response come from every quarter of the District, and let neighbors and friends assemble at the Court House on next salcday to deliberate upon the great questions involved in the present ano? malous condition of the country. The eloquence and patriotism once so lavishly displayed by our leading men has surely not all become extinct, and with words of good cheer and bold utterances for the cause of truth and justice, wc may begin thu work of disenthralment from the evils now suiTOtmding tu. When a central organization fur tho District has beon effected, steps should be taken for auxiliary clubs in every neighborhood. This is practically the course to be pursued, and we hope will receive a cordial endorsement from every one interested in maintaining the principles of equal and exact justice. Shall such a meeting be held ? Think over it, talk with your friends about it, and then announce your conclusion through these columns. We are satisfied .hat an emphatic response from the intelligent voters of this District will encourage others, and stimulate the movement in other places. Besides, the very inauguration of this course at thc present time, Trill send a thrill of terror ameug that despicable class now boping to obtain control of everything for their own exclusive benefit. Without presuming to dictate to onr felrow-citi xens, the views herein expressed are offered for their consideration. They are the result of mature deliberation, and it is left tor the decision of Uic people generally whether or not the suggestions Will bo acned upon. We have purposely avoided the probable name of such an organization, but cannot forbear th? expression of a preference. The Democratic party is the champion of the constitu? tion and civil liberty, and under its banners we are ready to consecrate our abilities in the noble cause of preserving tho rights and privileges of freemen. Ita glorious motto, "this is a white man's govern? ment," enlists our emphatic approval, and we . heartily pronounce in favor of aligning the con? servative masses with that party. But this can ii taaily .be?ew?i<Uced .hereafter, jmd without aliu*-, siou to past ditfercnccs of opinion, we are willing j to co-operate with each and every one determined to thwart rbe machinations of Radicalism. This should be the rallying cry, and unimportant issues ought not to,bennadeV r In conclusion, wo infill stiife-that fhe subsfancq of this articfe Was prepared for;our la?t issufe, but unavqidublT^p^8tponed: v. Since th?n, ihe letter of Ex-Gov. Perry to the Editors of (he Charlerrfoif Mercury has appeared, and we take pleasure in presenting^the view* of ihatF gentleman to our readers. The admirable suggestions of Governor Perrx nre given in strong and forcible language, and this letter will only increase the number of hjs admirers. We hayej-seldom agreed with that disr tinguished gentleman, as our readers know, but the advice now tendered meets with our earnest concurrence, and we trust that none will fail to give it due attention. THE PROPOSED IMPEACHMENT OF THE PRE? SIDENT AT AN END! The Reconstruction Committee had a brief ses? sion'this morning, all the members being present. Thaddens Stevens stated that he wanted to bring the subject of impeachment to the test in the com? mittee. He believed the investigation had gone fur enough, and the rime had come when some tan? gible action should be taken. He had prepared, be said, the following report to the House, and he would now take the sentiments of the members of the committee thereon: The Committee on Reconstruction, to whom was referred the correspondence of Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, and U. S. Grant, General commanding the armies of the United States, having considered the same and the evi? dence, do report that in virtue of the powers with which your committee has been invested, they have carefully examined the evidence before them, and are of opinion thut Andrew Johnson, President of the United Suites, is guilty of high crimes and mis? demeanors, nndf therefore, recommend the adop? tion of the following resolutions: Resolved, That Andrew Johnson, President of the United Slates, be impeached of high crimes and misdemeanors. Resolved, That, the committee go to the Senate, and at the bar thereof, in ihe name of the House of Representatives and of all the people of the Uni? ted States, do impeach Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, of high crimes and misdemean? ors, and acquaint the Senate that the House of Representatives.will in due time exhibit the par? ticular articles of impeachment against him, and make good the same. Resolved, That said committee do demand that the Senate take order for the appearance of the said Andrew Johnson to answer to said impeach? ment. As soon as the reading of the resolutions was finished. Judge Bingham moved to lay the report und the whole subject of impeachment on the table. Mr. Stevens said he wanted the yeas and nays re? corded on that motion, so that the country might know who was and who was not in favor of taking cognizance of the high crimes and misdemeanors committed by int President. The vote was then taken and stood: Yeas?Messrs. Bingham, Bea man, Paine, Hulburd, Brooks, and Beck. Nays? Messrs. Stevens, Boutwell, and Farnsworth. So he entire matter was laid on the table, aud the committee adjourned. Mr. Stevens is greafly chagrined at the result, though he says he did not expect rauch different. He says that I he Republican party is virtually de? feated, and all through the cowardice of its own members. He attaches much of the blame to Gen? eral Grant and his friends, who, he says, became frightened and demoralized ; for what reason he docs not exactly know, f Itt is the firm belief,-that had the friends of Grant, as well as Grant himself, kept their hands off, nothing could have saved Johnson. So ends the second attempt at impeach? ment.? Washington Star, \Zth inst. -,- ^ THE RECONSTRUCTION CONVENTION. The proceedings of this body tor the past week are mainly taken up with discussions upon the forthcoming Constitution. The Bill of Rights was completed on last Thursday, being adopted secliou by section. The report of the Committee on the Legislative Department was then taken up, and at last accounts the debate on that report was not con? cluded. We publish the report in full upon the first page. On Thursday, a resolution was adopted request? ing Gen. Cakby to abolish at once all the District Courts in South Carolina, dismiss the judges, and declare vacant all the offices connected (herewith. This resolution passed with but one dissenting voice?LitSLiE, of Bnrnwcii, voting "no." The same day, Dr. Newell presented a petition from a few citizens of Anderson District, praying that a portion ol the sunie be transferred to the I District of Pickens. This petition was referred, This embraces all the maiu points of interest lo onr readers. Without excluding our usual vnrie- j ty, it is impossible lo publish the entire proceed? ings, and we trust that our readers will patiently await the final action of the Convention, when they will receive a full report of all that is adopted. In the meantime, we ?hall keep them posted with a bird's-eye view of the proceedings. On dit, that the Convention will adjourn next week. -,-?? THE ANDERSON DELEGATION. We make the following extract from "Sketches of the Delegates to the Great Ring-Streaked-and Stripcd," in the Charleston Mercury: N. J. Newell?White, prides himself on the de? gree of M. D., which he obtained from the Reform? ed Medical College of Georgia, a botanical or steam doctor institution which flourished in Macon. He was not generally known in his district before the war, but by dint of a large person, huge beard and a boundless conceit and self-assertion, he has ac? quired a considerable influence among the ignorant people in whose families ho undertakes to practice, and they go to him for advice in all their domes? tic, neighborhood and legal quarrels. He is not naturally of a pious turn of mind, but in view of the charms of one of Anderson's fair daughters who was a zealous Presbyterian, he attached him? self to that communion. He counted without his host, however. To his credit be it said that his botanieal practice has not been a source of fortune, and he is still poor, though, unfortunately, no longer obscure. In the Cl?b House he is noted for his profound attention which, with eyes and mouth wide open, he pays to the proceedings irr general and the oracular utterances of the chair in particu? lar. William Perry?White, is a Northern man who came South before the war and engaged with his brother in a Coiton factory in Edgetield. He was considered a respectable man until his association with the Union Leaguers. In the great unlawful he has been quiet and conservative. Sam. Johnson?Is a negro, a native of the dis? trict, and, as far as we can learn, with a reputation rather favorable than otherwise. -o Distinguished (?) Arrival.?The staid and so? ber villagers were greeted with the intelligence, when the train arrived last Saturday, that the Honorable. Sam Johnson had made his escape from the great piebald, nod was on a vieit to his admiring constituency! We had. a glimpse of Sam. across the street on Sunday afternoon, and instantly dis? covered that he WM ten per cent, whiter ! ? -?*?-?? To R.\ A.-. Masons.?The widow of a Royal Arch Mason desires to sell a handsome apron and sash, in order to relieve her present necessities. We will take pleasure in showing the regalia to any of our Companion!:, upon (heir calling at this office. -O Personal.?His Excellency Governor Orr ar? rived at home on Saturday last, and we learn is quits* u&wcll. ^ LOCAL AND STATE NEWS. Thk AsNtTAL Convocation op the Grand Rotal Aneit Chapter of South Carolina.?The annual convocation of the Grand Royal Arch .Chapter of this State was held at Greenville ob Tuesday^and Wednesday, February llth and 12(h. The attend? ance of delegates from subordinate Chapters was greater than for severnl years, one-half being rep Tescnted at the opening of the convocation. The Grand Chapter was opened in ample form by M..-E.-. It. S. BnuNS, of Charleston, Grand High Priest. The venerable Grand Secretary, R.-. E.\ Ebknezkr Thayer, was at his post,-and la? bored assiduouely in the discharge-of his official: duties.?When the organization was completed on Tuesday, the annual address of the Grand High Prio8t was read, and elicited profound attention. Tho address i6 niarkod by the usual ability of its author, and makes appropriate references to the several subjects arising for the consideration of the Grand Chapter. During the past year, the Giand High Priest reports groat improvement in the condition of Royal Arch Masonry of South Carolina, and assert? "that it is in a sound and healthy progress, and one full of promise, as well in regard to the incrcaao of working members as of working virtues." The various Standing Committees were appointed, and their work apportioned to them. In the afternoon, the election of officers to serve the Grand Chapter for the ensuingyear took place, with the following result: Comp. R. S. Brunj, of Charleston, M. ?. Grand High Priest. Comp. B. Ru8ti Campbell, of Laurens, M. E. Deputy Grand High Priest. Comp. Montgomery Moses, of Sumler, R. E. Grand King. Comp. C. M. Miller, of Laureus, R. E. Grand Scribe. Comp. Rev. Samuel Leard, of Chester, Most Reverend Grand Chaplain. Comp. C. F. Jacssos, of Columbia, R. E. Grand Treasurer. ? Comp. Ebenezkr Thateb, of Charleston, R. E. Grand Secretary. Comp. "V7. H. D. Gaillard, of Pendleton, E. and Grand Captain of the Host. Comp. Daniel W. Haynks, of Florence, E. and Grand Royal Arch Captain. Comp. L. F. Myers, of Charleston, Grand Sen? tinel. Committee on Foreign Correspondence.?Companion Montgomery Moses, of Sumter, Chairman; with Comps. James Birnie, of Greenville, and C. E. Chichestf.r, of Charleston This embraces the most important proceedings of the first day, and at 7 p* m. the Grand Chapter ad? journed. On Wednesday rooming, at 10J o'clock, the Grand Chapter resumed labor, with Comp. R. S. Bruns. Grand High Priest, in the Chair. The an? nual report of the Committee on Foreign Corres? pondence was read by'the Chairman, Comp. Mont? gomery Moses, of Sumter. This is an able and lengthy document, comprising a thorough review of the proceedings of nearly all fhe Grand Chap? ters in the United States, and affording much light on capitular Masonry. Its roading occupied more than two hours, and during the whole time re? ceived the most earnest aud respectful attention. Such manifestation of interest is tho highest com? pliment possible to bestow upon this elaborate- and faithful Report. On motion, it was ordered to be spread upon the miuutcs and published with the proceedings of the Grand Chapter. The rest of the morning session was occupied by reports of Standing Committees, various resolu? tions, &c. After a short recess, the Grand Chapter was called on at 4 p. m., when the installation of the Grand officers elect took place. The Grand High Priest, on resuming the robes of office, briefly and appropriately returned Iiis thanks for the honor conferred upon him by the unanimous vote of the Grand Chapter, and pledged his earnest efforts for the promotion aud advancement of our ancient fraternity. When the installation was concluded, the final reports of the Committees were received, and the business of the Grand Chapter finished. The Royal Arch Degree was then exemplified by the Grand High Priest, after which the Grand Chapter was closed in ample form. This faint outline of the proceedings is neces? sarily imperfect, as we write from memory. Alto, get her, the meeting was harmonious and pleasant, each one striving to contribute a full share in pro moling fraternal good feeling andpeipetuating the bond's of peace. The next annual convocation of the Grand Chapter will be holden, Deo Yolente, in the city of Charleston, on Tuosduy, the 9th of Febrnary, A.D. 1869. We cannot conclude this mflfmary of proceed? ings, without referring to the cordial hospitality and- fraternal courtesy exhibited by the Compan? ions residing in and around Greenville. They were ably seconded, too, by the brethren and citi? zens generally, and we know that the Members of the Grand Chapter reluctantly bade farewell to our mountain city, where they had been the recipients of 6o much attention and politeness. Walhalla.?The Sumter Watchman has the fol? lowing in reference to our sister town: We have been pleased to notice, from time to time, indications of improvement at Walhalla, as well as in other of the upper portions of the State. And we say Walhalla, especially, because Sumter has recently lost by it* gain, iu the removal, thither, of the Misses Morgan and Miss Moure, whose excellent Seminary was so highly prized in our midst. We are pleaeed to learn that, these es? timable ladies have opened a school at Walhalla, under favorable auspices, and we (rust that their valuable services, ao teachers, will be fnUy appre? ciated by the intelligent people of that region. We command them to their confidence and support. In addition to the accession thus commented upon, we will add that the last number of the Keowee Courier announces that its next issue will be at Walhalla. We wish our growing and pros? perous neighbor every success, and these indica? tions guarantee a full measure. We learn that a meeting was to bo holden on yesterday to locate the Court House of Oconee, the new district or county wherein Walhalla is situated. Greenville.?We 6pcnt two or threo days in this beautiful town last week, in attendance upon the Grand Chapter of South Carolina. Although having few leisure moments, we were delighted to meet many pleasant acquaintances and friends. Of course, wo called upon the press gang, and had a familiar talk with our estimable cotemporarics, Mr. Bailey, of tho Enterprise, and Messrs. Bos tick and Elforo, of the Mountaineer. These ex? cellent newspapers arc well supported by the oiti zens of Greenville and surrounding country, and they aro richly deserving tho patronage and en? couragement exteuded to them. During our stay there, business seemed dull, bat we presume that the miserable condition of the public roads prevented the usual concourse of wag? ons, and intorfered with the large barter trade enjoyed by the merchants nud others of that place. The shipment of grain, we learn, has been a pria cipal feature of that market. Most of the delegates atopped at the Man House, and wc regret to know that several 1 far from being favorably impressed. It ha ways been a mystery to us why hotel-keepers to consult their own interests, and allow custoi to go away dissatisfied. .Personally, we have special rl?sons to censare the*Mansion House; several'of our "friends felt disposed to grumble, not without, cause, and we mako this allusior order that the proprietors may learn that there "a chiel amang ye takin' notes." We would ra praiso than blame, but in this instance the nn truth will not admit the usc of flattering langu Vcrbum sat sapienti. -1-o For the Anderson Intelligencer. "Men chango with fortune, manners change ~\ climes. Tenets with books, and principles with times.' Amid tho rapid revolution through which wc passing, there still exists some faint remembn in the minds of tho people of that anoient pri pie, that in nil constitutional governments military should be subordinate to the civil autl ty. Where this principle originated and waa tablished, whether in Magna Charta, the Deel tion of Independence, Federal er State const lions, is almost lost sight of. It appears now : vague, indefinite instinct, transmitted to the p ent generation by ancient tradition, and we only occasionally reminded of it, by courts legislative bodies, in a manner calculated mor excite a smile than serious thought. Indeed, a now idea seems to prevail that this principle is sheer nonsense?that the military civil authorities of a State are Siamese twins, can both be supreme among the people at thc si time. Inter arma leges silent, Or, ..-Irma c?dant togx, are old fogy dogmas, which cannot impede progressive age. But still it must amuse all th i ing persons to witness the endenvors of our 1 cials to reconcile or conceal this glaring incon tency, this remarkable incongruity. Not 1 since, considerable indignation was manifested a Judge, and the audience present, by the appt anco of a single soldier in the court-room, bear an order from the military commander, prescrib how justice should be administered. That Ju vacated his seat, but still the courts are kept or In Memphis, likewise, the lawyers left the coi room in a body, because tho Judge introduce' few soldiors ; but the lawyers return as soon as soldiers depart. Again, in Charleston, even motley members of tho so-called Convention straightway into hysterics over a few policeu sent into their midst to keep order ; but they on with their law-making as soon as these terr foes aro out of their immediate presence. -N this is mere theatrics, nice acting, but is the pi ciple thereby acknowledged, vindicated or honor Should laws be made, or justice attempted to administered by civil courts, where the milit power is supreme ? Cnn it be done fearlessly, ?partially and independently? This is the qu tion, and it is not answered satisfactorily b; grand flourish 07er the presence of a few soldic The camp of the soldiers may be just out of sigh the military commander and tho power that ru may not offend your actual presence ; but is : the fact, the supremacy of the military, knov felt and acknowledged by all? How long shall this incongruous, dangerous < p?riment continue, or where will it end ? Are not steadily and rapidly drifting away from ? cient safeguards, and by acquiescence and ct fcrmity. in effect, almost legalizing these mischi? ous invasions. It is a fearful juncture of affa in any government, when Judges can find no mc solid foundation for their judgments, than tl doctrine of expediency, this time-serving polic that it is better to conform, and give judicial sar tion to these irregularities, for fear that worse m befall the people In a case recently heard in Charleston, to wi The Rule against the Sheriff, (a military oppoinfe* to shew cause by what authority he held the'offic tlie learned Judge admitted that the Bule was the point, that it involved the authority of militai orders, questioned their validity, and the right a civil court to give them effect, eec. Now, docs h in the judgment pronounced, vindicate thc laws the State under which beholds his commission He says: "I feel it my duty, in the decision the point submitted, not to disregard the cireur stances by which we are surrounded, and the e: isling relation of thc State to the General Goven mont. Thc organization of society must be pr served, or in the pince of authority, whether it I de jare or de. facto, a rule of conduct would be sui; stituted, which, regardless of all law, would loat the people of the State in a worse condition thu that which they now realize." Not very pink but wc suppose thc Judge meant that, in his opie ion, a quasi civil government is better than a pur military government, and that a quasi civil cour is bettor than a military court. But he proceeds "I have less hesitation, in thc conclusion to whicl I have arrived, from the fact that thc courts 0 South Carolina have observed and respected th said orders. The Court of Appeals, at its late sit ting iu Columbia in December last, recognized, ii the case of the State vt. Jennings, thc radica change made in the jury law, by the effect of th< order relating thereto. I feel the weight of th< authority, and my obligation to be bound by it,' &c. Now, we submit, most respectfully, that the Ap? peal Judges in tbe case of thc State vs. Jennings, instead of deciding these military orders validi most carefully and adroitly avoided any opinion on that point. The Appeal Court says : "In thc ar? gument before this Court, the counsel for the pris? oner has rested thc motion in arrest of judgment upon two objections to thc jury which tried him. 1. That the jurorB were not drawn under compe? tent authority. 2. That they were drawn from a box which contained thc names of a class of per? sons who were not qualified to serve as jurors. Under thoso objections there has been urged noth? ing but non-conformity in the proceedings had for drawing the furors, with the General Orders of the Commandant of this the Second Military District, construed ns these orders must be with reference I to thc laws of the Stale which they alter," and to this extent, and no more, did thc Appeal Court venture to go. Since that decision was published, however, wc sec that thc Military Commander has issued an order validating nil juries drawn at the last term of the Court, and, we presume, when Jonnings is put on his trial again, that tho direct question will be made na to the legnlity, under the laws and con? stitution of this State, of such military legislation. Whore martial law exists, civil courts cannot be open, and in the free, proper and unobstructed ex? ercise of their jurisdiction. The anlagonism is irreconcilable, and in the conflict, one or the other will surely perish. X. -? Andebbox, Feb. 18.?Cotton market opened live? ly to-day, under "favorable advices. A good article i brought 18 cents, but there was \c. decline before the day cloged. ? II l iL ft ? ^11 J( n . j. i IM l III ? i ? t ? -jmui^ -.?- --. From the Charleston Mercury. LETTER FROH GOVERNOR PERRY. Messrs. Editors : The apathy and indifference of the people of South Carolina, to the impending degradation, infamy and ruin, which await them, politically, socially and pecuniarily, are indeed ap? palling. They are now standing, as it were, on a magazine of powder, which a spark may at any time, ignite and blow them into eternity. There is in our midst a black volcano, whose upheavings and partially smothered throes, are unmistakable of a terrific explosion. And yet no one seems alarmed or thinks of makitig the slightest effort to rescue himself, his family or country from the threatened destruction Nero's fiddling whilst Rome was burning is prudence and virtue to our present insensible and voluntary stupor and iudif fereuce. There is a great party at the North, struggling for our salvation, and doing all that heroic and patriotic men can do, to rescue the people of the South and the Republic from tyranny, dishonor aud death, whilst we are not raising a hand to help them in this fearful, mortal conflict. Are the Southern people lost to all shame, insensible to all honour and indifferent to the safety of themselves, their families and country ? If they are not it be? hooves them to be up and doing before it is too late. Let there be, at once, in this State, in every district, town, village and neighbourhood a Demo? cratic party to affiliate with, and act in concert with the National Deinocratic party in the North? ern States. This will strengtheu them, and en? courage them in their noble and patriotic resis? tance to the tyranny of a reckless Congress, whose sole purpose seems to be, to destroy the liberties of their country, and establish a negro despotism in the South. ! The Radical party, through the instrumentality of vile emissaries, outcasts of society from the North, and poor, ignorant and deluded negroes, are thoroughly organized throughout the South, in every Stale, district and neighbourhood. Their secret Union Leagues are everywhere, and through them they have deceived the negro and bought up mean and unprincipled whites, by the temptation of office from that of governor down to constable. In this way they have got control of the State, whilst the honourable, patriotic, intelligent and virtuous have been supinely inactive aud indiffer? ent. This must not be so any longer. If the Con? servative men of the Stale will organize every where, and exert their influence, they may yet open the eyes of the negro, to the inevitable de struction which awaits them as a race and people. They may control, at least, the best portion of them, and induce them to vote against the ratifi? cation of the constitution, or stay away from the polls. Intelligence, Tirtue aud wealth must exert a powerful influence over any and every people where properly applied. By organizing Democratic clubs, in every neigh? bourhood, and having a central club, at the Court? house, sending delegates to meet in convention, at Columbia, the Conservative Democracy may act in concert all over the State, and in harmony with the National Conservative Democracy, throughout the United Stales. Such nn organization ts absolutely necessary in the coming Presidential election. We must have it, to send delegates to the National Democratic Convention, which will assemble in May, to- nominate candidates for President and Vice-President of the United States. We must have it for the purpose of nominating and olecting electors of President and Vice-President, for South Carolina. We must have it for the purpose of nominating and electing Governors and all State officers, should tho negro-Vankce constitution be ratified in South Carolina, which God tu His mercy arrest. But above all we must havo a Democratic organ? ization for sen dclence and protection, in this wild fanatical revolution which is uow going on in our beloved and once honoured State. Let every one, who regards his own life, the honor of his family, and the preservation of his property and liberty, set to work immediately in ihe formation of these associations, in his immediate neighbourhood. Ltt him draw up a written constitution for the associ? ation, founded on Democratic principles, and get a 1 to sign it who will,both black aud wniie.pledging themselves lo act in concert, with the N'ationut Di mociacy, in preserving the Constitution, Union and liberty ot the Uepublic, the protection of all, equal? ly, in the' enjoyment of life, liberty, properly and the pursuit of happiness, before the law and in obedience to law. The present condition of soeiety in South Caro? lina, is indeed, a most wrelched, miserable one. Every night we hear of conflagrations, murders and robberies! In the Rc;oUili-liction nets of Congre-S it is ex? pressly stated that the military authorities are sent amongst us lo protect life, property and preserve the peace of society. Bui instead of this being done, crime has increased tenlold in our midst, since the ads cm of our military protectors, and is still frightfully increasing. It may be said that we are in the midst of a savage war, and the sav? age within our owu> possessions, believing himself protected by the government. It does seem that the day is not far distant when the while race will have lo work hard to support the grown negroes in cur jails and penitentiary, and their children in free schools and ihe poorhouses. What a commentary on Republican institutions is that unlawful and usurped assembly now sitting -in your Club House, forming a constitution for the once proud, glorious and honoured State of South Carolina. Composed, as it is, of negroes, unprin? cipled and ignorant whire men, traitors to their race and country, nnrcasts uf Northern sociely, and adventurers, black und white Yankees, with a constitution bearing internal evidence of its having been writlen by some ignorant Northern Abolition? ist, and sent here for Hdoption. If under llic*c cireumMunWH the people of this State will not exert themselves, in concert with the National Democracy and the President of the Uni? ted States, io-prevciit this vile and putrid patch? work of a government being saddled on them and their posterity, then they deserve their fate, and are worthy of being the slaves of negroes and the outcasts of Northern society. But never, never can I believe such n calumny and slander. I feel assured every newspaper in the Sl^e wiii sound the alarm, and go lo work earnestly and zealously in so good a causa, and that every prominent man in his neighbourhood will exert himself, and that even the good negroes will lend their aid in protec? ting themselves and their country There is a class of white men iu South Carolina who arc seeking office that we may expect no aid or sympathy from. The finger of scorn will ever hereafter be pointed at them and their posterity in all time to come, as the Judas Iscariots of their race. In conclusion, Messrs. Editors, let me make this further suggestion as to the formation of these so cieties or Democratic clubs all over the State. I There should be a President and Vice-President, a Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer elected by the society. They should meet as often as convene ient, and each member should consider himself a committee to induce others to join. Every one should endeavour to disseminate Democratic news? papers and speeches and essays in his neighbour? hood, and procure his neighbours to subscribe for such papers and documents. As many as can should meet at the courthouse monthly and report progress to the central sociely. The central soci tics should make reports lo the general society at the seat of government or capital of the Slate. Every member should consider himself a sort of conservator of the peace for the suppression of vice and crime, and see that offenders are brought to justice in our courts. They should aid the civil and military authorities in ferreting out evildoers, and protecting the innocent from lawlessness and wrong. And for this purpose, they should bo pre? pared to defend themselves when unlawfully as? sailed, in their persons or property. Good men are always brave and generous, and bad men are generally cowards. If the Southern Slates will organize as I pro? pose, they may carry the entire South in the com? ing Presidential election, and defeat the ratifica? tion of all the bogus constitutions which have been formed by Northern Radicals and adopted by ne? gro conventions. Then our common country will once more stand redeemed, regenerated and disen? thralled of Radical rule and military despotism. This fjreat model republic will be again governed by (he constilnlion, and made perpetual for a free, united and happy people. B. P. PERRY. Greenville, S. ft, February 6, 1808. Augusta, Feb. 15.?Cotton market advanced} to lc.\ middling 10. Charleston, Feb. 15.?Cotton opened quiet, but closed active and advanced \ to la; sales 1,600 bales?middling 20$ to 21. New York, Feb. 15.?Cotton decidedly more ac? tivc, and ljc. better; middling 21 lo 21 j. Belton Lodge, No. ?, A.\ F/. M.-.,U. D. A REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF BELTON LODGE will be held in the Lodge Room at Belton, S. C, on THURSDAY, March 5th, 1868, at 10 o'clock A. M. Brethren will take due notice and govern themselves accordingly. By order of the WV\- M.'. WARREN D. WILEES, Sec. Feb 5, 18G8 83 Burning Bush Chapter, No. 7, K/X\M.\ A REGULAR CONVOCATION OF BURNING BUSH CHAPTER will be held in the Chapter Room on MONDAY NIGHT, March 2, 1868, at seven o'clock Companions will assemble with? out further notice. By order of the M.-.E.-.fl.vP'.. GEORGE MUNRO, Sec. Feb. 5, 1868 33 4 New Advertisements. NOTICE. E. WEBB, Agent, will be at Anderson Court Houstf on Saleday next, and persons due him will make payment by that day, as after that day the Ac couuts will be found in the handa of a? officer for* collection. P. S.?The books will remain in the hands of JV B. McGee until the day above specified. Feb 19, 1868 35 2 FINAL NOTICE. ALL persons having demands against the Estate of James Nelson, deceased, are hereby notified that they must present them to the undersigned before the first day of January next; and all per? sons indebted to the Estate must make immediate payment. J. Vt. WILSON, Adm'r. Feb 19, I8G8 35 8* LOST. ON the 14th of February, at Anderson C. H., on the Public Square, a large, well-worn POCKET BOOK, containing twelve dollars?two five dollar bills, and one two dollar bill; several old papers, receipts, &o. The tiuder will be rewarded by leav? ing it at this office. MURRY WOODSON. Feb 19, 1868 35 1 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. In Equity?Andoreson. James W. Harrison and John B. Benson, Execu? tors, vs. John T. Sloan, and Eliza his wife, Da? vid B. Sloan, Adm'r, et al.?Jitll to Marshal As? sets, Injunction, ?$*c. BY virtue of a Decretal Order from the Court of Equity, it is Ordered, That the Defendant, C. L. ?afllard. and all other creditors of the testator, E. Berry Benson, are hereby enjoined and restrained from instituting or prosecuting suits at law against the Complainants, James W. Harrison and John B. Benson, in their representative character as Exec? utors, or against the said James W. Harrison ay surety for the said ? B. Benson, deceased. It is further Ordered, That all persons claim? ing to be creditors of the Testator, E. B. Benson, dee'd, do come in and prove their demands before the Commissioner of this Court on or by the Twen? tieth day of April next, under pain of being barred of any benefit under the Decree which may be pro? cured in this case. W. W. HUMPHREYS, c.?.a.d. Commissioner's Office, 1 February 19, 1868. / 35?10 Come and Get the Worth OF YOUR MONEY. E. WEBB, Agent, IS now opening a well-selected stock of Goods ??*. Dr. Milfoi-d's, Consisting of DRY GOODS, HARDWARE, CROCKERY, SHOES, HATS, SUGAR, COFFEE, FACTORY YARN, &c, &c, Together with everything usually kept in an up country store. He asks the patronage of his old friends on Rocky River and country around, to give him a call. All kind produce taken in exchange for goods. Feb 12, 1868 24 SHARPE & FANT, BROKERS, No. 7 Granite Row, AXDEESON C. S. C. STOCKS, Bonds. Gold and Exchange on New York and Charleston, and uncurrcnt Bank Bills bought and sold. State money always on hand for sale. Buy to pay yo?r Taxes. Feb 12, 1868 34 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. ANDERSON DISTRICT. IX THE COURT OF ORDINARY. Thomas A. Sherard and David J. Shcrard, Appli? cants, vs. Joseph O'Briant. David O'Briant, Jes? se O'Briant and others. Defendants, legal heirs and representatives of Jesse O'Briant, dee'd. IT is, therefore, Ordered, That they do appear and object to the division or sale of the Real Es? tate of Jesse O'Briant, sr., deceased, on or before the 25th day of March next, or their consent to the same will be entered of record. Given under my hand and seal this 10th day of February A. D. 1868. ROBERT J?NKIN, o-.a.d. 34 6 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ANDERSON DISTRICT. WHEREAS, Harrison Long has applied to me for Letters of Administration on the Estates of A. F. and T. W. Long, deceased: These arc therefore to cito and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of sard deceased, to be and appear at my office on February 26,. 1868, to show cause, if any they can, why said Adminis? tration should not be granted. ROBERT J?NKIN, o^a.d. Feb 12, 1868 34 2 Estate Notice. PERSONS having demands against the Estate of Thomas B. Burriss, deceased, will present their claims, properly attested, to the undersigned, with? in the time prescribed by law, and those indebted to said Estate arc notified to make payment imme? diately. JOHN B. WATSON, Adm'r. Feb 12,1868 34 a White Lead i White Lead! 1A AA LBS. of various brands of White Lead, ,UUU prices ranging from 8J to 20 cents per pound, for sale at BAKER'S DRUG STORE. Feb. 12, lSr.8 34 2