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Wednesday Morning, April 8th. All papers discontinued at the .expiration of the tinie-forrwhich they baTe boen paid. Jgg?* Np name entered upon the books-unless the ' Money accompanies th? order. J!?gr A cross-mark indicates that tho subscrip tion'is; about to expire-. ^:j^^"5^i?en copies always sent, npea appli *- -cation. ? ? ' \? - . " CLUB BATES. ? -Ten. eoplcs-for one your* : ? * - $22.50 .Twenty.''> ? " .'?".- - ' 40-00 ?1- ?fcr every club of twenty pr upwards, the getter -tsp of the:"club "will bo entitled to either of tho fol ' ."lowing agricuitorafjonrnals for.oneyear,.as a pre \~asiam,- vis.: "Southern CultiTator," "American -?gricu?turist," or."Favm and Garden." Th? mon ^yinust always accompany tho order. ITor Governor : ^ IX Porter, ~ OF CHARLESTON, - For Xdeixt.-GrO vernor s ?mM. t. c. perrin, . OF ABBEVILLE. 'i -<?r. . .... ' . - . : -. ... V ^Secretary of State s tfr Bamriel O apers. ^iidjutant and Inspector General: ;??? C?tt P. THOMAS. Treasurer i 1TILLXA "SSL K O O I> . . Comptroller-General: Attorney-General: ? j. W. H A Y N E ** Superintendent of Education : ?J. A.. LeLAND. For Congress: Ams.-'samuel, mcgowan, OF ABBEVILLE For the Legislature: ? . _ Mr Senator. ? - Dr* J. H. Eeid. For Representatives. B. Frank Sloan, % John B. Moore, Dr. John Wilson? Election?April 14fft, ?5r7i ?tn? 16r?. Vote against the constitution 1 Such infamy ? and degradation as will result from the aupremaoy . of this Radical party, has never been thought of. .Thc white people of Anderson District are organ ? -fed to some extent, and we trust they, will roll up euch a majority at the coming election as to cause the 2ladicaJa4o hide their diminished head? ! - "DECLINED THE ROU IE ATI 017. "?; Wc are- gratified to learn, on good authority, ; that Wabtteh D, Wilkes, Esq., has declined the nomination of tho "Union Republican Party" for tho --.Senate. We have not heard the particulars,, but taire occasion to congratulate him upon this decis ...:?o?? - ? _-* Sacrifice at least one day for the good of your oountry ! No nobler work can possibly engage your attention than assisting in the defeat of the . Badifcal party. ? Dbmobzst's Youko America.?Thia" excellent i little magazine continues a great favorite of juve ? niles. Its stories, colored pictures, and apt way of conveying most useful instruction, render it ex . ceedingly attractive, as well as a real help in the ? " work of education. Price Si.50 per year, with a preaiiuni. Publishing Office, 473 Broadway, New ?York City. Send l?r a circular. The homestead exemption is a delusion and a fait?! lt affords no relief from old debts, and ?3 -of doubtful constitutionality eTen for the future. Thc-I?ndica?s exult at the idea when a decent man - :xcaught with this homestead bait. It is a swin? dle, and only a part of tho scheme to delude the people.. Be not deceived ! ---o-, - ' WlB?rEB's UNABRIDGED DtCTIOSAnT.?This is beyond doubt the best and most complete dictiona? ry of the English language ever published. The labor and research bestowed by the editors in its revision are apparent on every pago. On the whole, as a dictionary and repository of useful in? formation it stands without a rival.?Nashville Dispatch. -o-_ ? Don't be mistaken about your place of voting. We publish the list of boxes to-day, with full ex? planation. Remember, that it is necessary to volo at the place where the registration books are kept, unless you have a certificate. -o " " ? Hon. A. H. Stephens, since his return home, ?as expressed himself as having been profoundly impressed with the genernl quietude, not only of j Washington city, but the whole North. The Rad? icals, he say's, are serene in the conscious possession of almost, if not quite, absolute dominion. The Democrats are passive under afflictions, deemed in? evitable for the present, and only hopeful of the future through the instrumentality of a peaceful ballot in November. Fighting is about the last thing thought about on cither side, the one party tranquilly usurping every department of the gov? ernment; the other party tamely submitting, and, like Micawbcr, complacently hoping for something to turn up. No white man must be satisfied with simply casting his vote in the comiug election. Make ose of every effort to overthrow the Radicals, and ?k&ueaae ygux neighbors to do likewise. BADICAI IIAHL7EST0 TO THE VOTEES OF AN DES50H DISTBICT. Our readers will find an electioneering docu? ment in this issue, addressed to the voters of An? derson District, from Mr. Jork R. Cochrax, of this place, .one of the nominees of the "Union Re? publican Party" for a seat in the next Legislature. This precious article is of great length, and its proportions will doubtless deter many from accor? ding it a careful perusal. Presuming, however, that these views will not totally lapse into obscu? rity, and knowing that the writer has industrious? ly circulated the same in handbill form, we have concluded to notice a few of his conclusions in a general way, but at the same time present a clear and candid statement lo our readers, who have a right to expect that we will not allow such Radical heresies to be promulgated through these columns without denial or refutation. The prologue to this melo-dramatic effusion con? tains a glorification of the Republican (Radical) party. We have no objection to the choice made by Mr. Cocuran, in voluntarily affiliating with that party. lie is competent to judge for himself .in this respect, and we have neither the right nor the disposition to interfere with the free exercise of his own opinions. But we are more than sur? prised when, a little further on, this new political luminary seeks to cast discredit upon the cause for } which he was onoe so rampant. Let us quote a few sentences: "Some of the old class leaders and politicians, who have once already led you to ruin, and who now seek only to maintain that control, appeal but to your passions and hatred when they advise you J to rcjoct the constitution. As they cannot rule, they would still further ruin you. 'The Lost Cause' is continually paraded before yon, but you are not told that the cause thus buried in blood, was more their cause than yours. You ore ad? monished of the post pride and glory of the State. What share of the glory was yours ? It was to be sent to the front to die in the 'last ditch,"' &c. Now, to whom is this rhodomontade directed ? Will any intelligent man presume that this candi? date for public favor is ready to denounce all who sympathized with and willingly fought for that cause ? Is not the trick lo catch the votes of men who were forced into the army by conscription ? Was Mr. Cocdeas one of them? We have a tol? erably distinct recollection that he was one of the foremost to volunteer in 1861, and left this place with the first command that sought a place in the picture. We will do him the justice"to say, too, that he was a true soldier, and after recovering from a severe wound, was-exceedingly active in sending' men to the front?these very mon whom he now seeks to cajole by such peurile references as the above quotation contains. But this is not all. The "old class leaders and politicians" are disfranchised, and canuot reap the benefits open to all such loyal office-seekers as the candidate under review. Who is actuated, then, by disinterested motives ? The former leaders and politicians, who are deprived even of the privilege : of voting, much less holding office ? Or the "faith? ful few" who are plodding their weary way into all the high places, under the natmi and in the inter? est of the great Republican (Radical) party ? We think it rather probable that an. unbiased public will yet suspect that this crusade against "old politicians," as they are flippantly termed, is more for personal aggrandizement than from pure and unadulterated love of country.. So long as Mr. ? CocbbSn, or any other man, advocates the swelling fortunes of Radicalism, and abstains from seeking place, power or money from the followers of that party, we are willing to concede honesty of pur? pose. But whenever they make use of their newly acquired influence to share in the spoils, and ob? tain office, there is an irresistible impulse to sus? pect their motives. After venting much ill-mannered epleen against I the men formerly honored and trusted by the peo | pie, Mr. Cochrah threatens the opponents of the I bogus constitution with "deeper poverty and hti j miliation," unless they reject the counsels of tried and experienced statesmen. He further insinu? ates that "diafranchi8ement" may become whole .sale, (among the whites, we presume,) if this con? stitution is rejected. Now, this newly-fledged politician is peculiarly unfortunate in the choice of language. If we understand him at all, he is seeking to convince the masses that his party is devoted to "free labor, free speech and a free ? press," and the protection of all alike in the en? joyment of private opinion, and equal rights be? fore the law. Such are his declarations in one breath,-and the very next moment ho Heeks to frighten the honest voters of Anderson District by threats and intimidation! The inestimable blessings to be conferred by this constitution are lauded to the skies, as "immeasu I rably superior" to anything the citizens of South 1 Carolina have enjoyed hitherto in their experi i ence. We have not the space to follow the enu | meration of those benefits, and will only take cog? nizance of the homestead provision, which Mr. CocmtAK solemnly avers was intended "to hold against debts contracted hitherto," &c. The dec? laration to the contrary is nlso characterized as an "artful dodge" of Democratic leaders and papers. And in order to prove that this exemption will hold good against past transactions, it is asserted that "the United States courts have expressly do cided that a convention lias the constitutional right to make such exemptions, and that it does not im? pair the obligation of contracts." This is a bare assertion, gratuitous and unfounded, as we believe, and ought to be supported by facts, before the people are asked to place confidence in the declara? tion. It would have been easy enough, if Mr. Coeur.an has seen such a decision of any United States Court, to havo named the Judge, at least, who pronounced the decision. Wherefore this glittering generality ? As an adept in the "artful dodge" business, ho is certainly entitled to pre? eminence. In tho absenco of any such recorded decision, we are content to know that one of the most eminent lawyers of upper South Carolina, Hon. Arjiistead B?kt, of Abbeville, has recently declared that "no Judge?even though he be from New York, Ohio or Africa?can decide that the home? stead bill exempts from former debts ; it is only an exemption from future debts. I think it legitimate to impute to tho convention the desire to mislead honest people relative to this homestead matter." Whose opinion is entitled to the most credit in this instance? We would be doing Mr. Burt a gross injustice to even hint that his opinion as a lawyer is to be contrasted, in any manner, with the reck? less and partisan assertions of a latter-day saint! Will the people be deceived, moreover ? We think not, and dismiss the discussion of this homestead farce with the single remark, that tho man who votes for the propesed constitution with the hope ' of obtaining rolief from old debts will surely find that he lias been grossly deceived by an unscrupu? lous set of demagogues. "Two other measures were not adopted, Bimply for the want of time?aid to the Blue Ridge Rail? road, and a petition to Congress to remove from our disfranchised fellow citizens, political disa? bilities." This adroit reference to an important public enterprise is a lame attempt to bolster up the Republican party. We are willing to' give j that-party due credit whenever aid is extended to the Blue Ridge Railroad, but it is rather too much to ask this approbation in advance. The entire peo plo of this seotion of t'ne State, we hope, are alive to its importance, and the opponents of the Radi? cal party have long since attested their devotion to the enterprise. In regard to the removal of political disabilities, it was a notorious fact that the pretended whito men in the recent convention stubbornly opposed the petition, while the negroes voted in favor of its adoption. But "the Repub? lican party is pledged" to support this measure in the Legislature! We say emphatically, that the Republican party will either violate that pledge or annul the provision of the so-called constitution, which says "That no person shall be allowed to vote or ho'd office who is now or hereafter may bo disqualified therefor," unless Congress removes the disabilities. It is well established that the present Congress is not disposed to remove disa? bilities oven from those Southern men who have slimed themselves over with Radicalism, and played tho part of sycophants and hypocrites,.in order to obtain this questionable boon. It is not the pur? pose of the Radical party to unloose the hands of decency and intelligence, and this is plainly indi? cated by the cowardly assaults erory day being made upon the "old politicians and leaders." But we must hasten on, as we cannot occupy much more time with this choice production. The Democratic party comes in for an extensive share of abuse, but we are inclined to think that the party will yet survive this vigorous attack. At any rate, we are willing that its history may stand for its defence, and that the perversions and mis? representations of the document under review may go forth without exposure, for the facts boldly de? ny these assertions.' Finally, we will consider briefly the defence [ made by our would-be Legislator of two infamous clauses in the constitution he advocates. The mi? litia system is a desperate thorn in the sides of these Radicals, who have no intention of being placed alongside of Pompoy and Squash in the hot days of August, with the "celestial luminary" bearing down upon the fraternal scene, and in fly time, at that! . They are all right with the negroes during the session of the Union Leagues, in the witching hour of the night, for political prefer? ment must be sought by some men only through this channel; but when it comes te being "right Uanked" and "about-faced" in the broad day? time, with a strongly-scented descendant of Ham on either side, these pure, incorruptible and un? selfish patriots revolt immediately! But it will all be to no purpose, for the majority of the Radi? cal party arc in favor of controlling affairs, and they will not scruple at Ute means employed. Hence, if necessary, the militia will be engaged here, as they have been in Tennessee, in arresting citizens upon false pretences, and generally made usoful to overawe the timid and produce conster ! nation among the weak and helploss. The oppo? sition of Mr. Coouran to the militia system will avail naught, for when he gets to Columbia (if that misfortune befals him.) he will find that "there are more things 'twixt heaven and earth than were ever dreamt of in his philosophy." One of these will be tho determination of Moses and other scalawags to fatten thomseives and their friends on the militia system ! The second objection Mr. Cociiran undertakes to answer is in regard to the public school system. His disquisition upon the benefits of education, and the necessity for affording such facilities to the negroes, meets our hearty concurrence, and is doubtless endorsed by nine-tenths of the whites. But when, he endeavors to defend the "compulsory" I clause of the constitution, and seeks by implica j tion to show that the Legislature will provide sep? arate public schools, he displays an ignorance of the constitution itself that would be unpardonable in a member of the General Assembly! And in \ order that this aspirant f?r Legislative honors may not go astray, and that the people can see the in? consistency and untenable character of his posi? tion, we will hero insert the two clauses of Article X on Education, bearing on this question: Sectios 4. It shall be the duly of the General Assembly to provide for the compulsory attendance, at either public or private schools, of all children between the ages of six and sixteen years, not physically or mentally disabled, for a term equiva? lent to twenty-four months at least; Provided, That no law to that effect shall be passed until a sys? tem of public schools has been thoroughly and completely organiied, and facilities afforded to all j the inhabitants of the Stale for the free education of their children. ***** *** Section 10. All the public schools, colleges, and universities of this Slate, supported by the public l'unds, shall be free and open to all the children and youths of the State, without regard to-1 ace or I uolor. Read these sections carefully, Mr. Cochrax, be? fore you undertake to declare a belief that the Legislature has even the power to establish- sepa rate schools. Intelligent men will not be deceived I by this convenient argument that the Legislature will right these wrongs. The constitution, if adop? ted, will become the supreme law of the land, and either must he obeyed as such, or trampled under foot at the behest of men and parties. Will the Radical-Republican-Negro-Supremacy Party, which has Mr. Goch ha s for its champion in this District, take either horn of the dilemma ? If the constitution is regarded, the "compulsory" at? tendance at public schools of all children, irre? spective of race or color, is required, unless pa? rents are fully able to educate their own children. If this is set aside, then they care nothing for written constitutions, nor regard their action as binding in any event. This criticism has extended far beyond our in? tentions. The subject docs not, perhnps, justi? fy the expenditure of time and labor. But we are deeply impressed with the conviction that this candidate for public honors is decked off in bor? rowed plumage, and we had an instinctive desire to puncture the outer coating, at least. In other words, that the signature does not necessarily im-' ply the authorship, and we were anxious to show our appreciation of the effort! - THE ELECTION PRECINCTS. As there has been considerable change in the places designated as election precincts, wo will state that the following arc the only points where the polls will be opened in this District, nt the elec? tion on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week : Anderson C. II., Pendlcton, Townville, Cenfre ville, Shcrard's, Milford's, Storeville, Iionea Path, Beiton, Calhoun, Williamston. and Greenwood. In order to prevent any misunderstanding, we will add that persons who have regietcred at any given point must rote at the box in which that has been consolidated. For instance, those who reg? istered at Craig's will be required to vote at Pen? dlcton ; Brown's Muster Ground at Townville; Rock Mills and Holland's Store at Sherard's ; Craytonvtlle at Honen Path ; Whito Plains at Wil liamston, and Brushy Creek at Greenwood. Those having certificates of registration, how? ever, can vote at any place where the polls are opened. -: If you are opposed to negro supremacy, vote against tho constitution, / DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION. In accordance with previous arrangement, a general convention of delegates from the several Democratic Clubs in this State convened in the city of Columbia on Thursday evening last. Gen. Johu S. Preslon, of Richland, was made temporary Chairman, aud James G. Gibbes and R. C. Shiver requested to act as Secretaries. The delegates were then enrolled, and it was as? certained that twonty Districts were represented? Messrs. E. P. Earle and Daniel Brown, from An? derson. A committee was appointed, consisting of one member from each delegation, to nominate officers for the permanent organization of the Convention, and reported as follows: President.?Hon. A. Burt, of Abbeville. Vice Presidents.?Gen. James Chestnut, of Ker shaw, Hon. B. F. Perry, of Green vi llo, Gen. John S. Preston, of Richland, Col. J. D. Blanding, of Clarendon, and Hon. Simeon Fair, of Newberry. Secretaries.?Jas. G. Gibbes and W. K. Bachman. The report of the committee was unanimously adopted, and the President elect conducted to the chair. Before assuming his seat, the President said: Gkntlemes or the Convejition : Allow me to return you my sincere and cordial thanks for the compliment you have bestowed upon me this eve? ning. To preside in an assembly of South Caro? linians, especially in a moment like- this, is an honor to which no one with just pride can be in? sensible. I shall not, gentlemen, undertake to re? cite to you. I shall not attempt to indicate the proceedings you may adopt, nor anticipate them. It is enough for me to remark that you have met for the noblest purpose that can engage the human heart or head. You have to save from ruin all that statesmanship can save, and devise plans to preserve the welfare of two races. I assure you of my earnest wishes that your deliberations may be successful. The following committee was appointed to pre? pare business : Messrs. J. P. Thomas, B. F. Perry, W. S. Mullins, J. D. Blanding, Simeon Fair, James Chestnut, Gabriel Cannon, A. M. Foster and E. B. Lartigue. A resolution to refer all propositions intended for the action of the Convention to this committee : was adopted. A paper was then read by Ex-Gov? ernor Perry, which, after reciting the wrongs which had been inflicted on the South, before, t during and since the war, recommended the adop? tion of resolutions, declaring that the Convention unite with the National Democratic party of the North ; that it send delegates to be held on the 4th of July proximo ; that the people of the State be urged to go to the polls and vote against the rati? fication of the Constitution, but for State officers; that they organize Democratic clubs in every Dis? trict, town and hamlet in the Slate. Other papers were submitted, and without being read, were referred to the Committee on Business. The Convention then adjourned. Friday, April 8, 18G8. 1 The Convention re-assamblcl at 12 in., Hon. ArmisteaU Burt in the Chair. The proceedings being opened with prayer, the journal of yester? day's proceedings were read and confirmed. Gol. J. P. Thomas, Chairman of the Committee of Ten, read the report of the Committee on Busi? ness, which, after some discussion, was adopted : Whereas, in the opinion of this Convention, the interests both of our State and our common coun? try imperatively demand the union of all good, wise and conservative men, under the banner of the National Democratic party?a party faithful to tho principles of the Federal Constitution, as maintained by the fathers of tho Republic ; be it, therefore, Resolved, That the Democratic party of South Carolina do unite with the National Democratic party of the country, and hohl ihcmselvcs ready, under the Constitution and laws, to co-operutc with that organization in all'principles, and in all "measures, that may be regarded conducive to the interests of the whole country and of all classes of the people. Resolved, That the pcoplo of this State, inclu? ding all men prepared lo act with the party, be earnestly invited to form Democratic clubs in every section of the State. Resolved, That the people of this State be ur? gently recommended lo go to the polls and vole against the Constitution of the radical faction late? ly promulgated in Charloston, and to vote for good and true men for all offices within their gift. At the same time in voting for officers under this Con? stitution, we would put on record our protest against its validity. Resolved, That under the action of the State of South Carolina, heretofore taken, we recognize the colored population of the Slate as an integral ele? ment of the body politic; and, as such, in person and property, entitled lo a full and equal protec? tion under the State Constitution and laws. And that as citizens of South Carolina, we declare our willingness when we have the power, to grant them, under proper qualifications as lo property and intelligence, the right of suffrage. Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed by tho Chairman to nominate a State Central Exe? cutive Committee, consisting of seven members; a majority of whom shall be residents at Columbia. Resolved, That the Chairman appoint a Commit? tee of Fire to nominate to this Convention suitable persons?two delegates at large and one from each Congressional District?to represent the Demo? cratic party of this State in tho National Demo? cratic Convention, to be held in the city of New York, on the 4th of July next; and that the Stata Central Executive Committee be authorized to fill such vacancies as may occur. Resolved, further, That Ihe State Central Execu? tive Committee issue, through the press, such doc? uments as be deemed conducive to tho purposes proposed by this Convention. Before considering this report, it was suggested that the various papers submitted to the Committee be read to the Convention. Whereupon Gov. Per? ry. Col. Blanding and Col. Thomas read those pa? pers ; and, on motion, they were referred to tlie Executive Committee, to be revised and published at the earliest day practicable. On motion, a committee of ono from each dele? gation was appointed to select candidates for the various Slate officers, and the committee retired for the purpose of nominating candidates. The Chairman stated that there were several papers on his desk, and asked what disposition should be of them. On motion, the papers were referred to the State Central Executive Committee. Under the fifth resolution, the Chairman ap? pointed the following Committecjto nominate the State Central Exocutive Committee : Messrs. Pres? ton, Blanding, Foster, Schiller and Blako. The following committee was also appointed to nominate delegates to the National Democratic Convention, to assemble in New York, on the 4th of July: Messrs. Campbell, Gregg, Vance, Hen? derson and Woodward. The convention then took a recess uutil half past 7 o'clock p. m. evening session. The convention re-assembled at half-past seven o'clock. The Chairman announced that the first business in older was the report of the Committee to Nominate State Officers. Mr. DePass, the chairman of the committee, re? ported as follows: For Governor?Hon. W. ?. Torter, of Charles? ton. For Licutcnant-GovernoT?Hon. T. C. Pcrrin, of Abbeville. Secretary of State?Samuel CaperB. Adjutant umd Inspector-General?Colonel J. P. Thomas. Treasurer?William Hood. Comptroller-General?S. L. Lcapheart. Attorney-General?I. W. Hayne. Superintendent of Education?-J. A. Leland. General Preston, from the committee to nomin? ate delegates for the Central Execntivo Committee,. reported the following: Wade Hampton, J Thomas, F. W. McMaster, Joseph D. Pop* Richland; William Shannon, of Kershaw; Sa McGowan, of Abbeville; and Prioleau Harailtc Chester. Mr. Gregg, from the committee to norn delegates to the Democra tic Convention in York, on the Fourth of July, reported: For the State at Large?B. F. Perry, Ji Chestnut ; alternates J. A. Inglis, A. P. Aldrit First District?W. S. Mullins; J. B. Ker? alternate. Second District?Carlos Tracy ; M. L. Bon alternate. Third District?J. S. Preston ; W. B. S tai alternate. Fourth District?A. Burt ; W. D. Simpson, i nate. Gov. Perry moved that the delegations fron different Congressional Districts nominate ? bcrs of Cougress, which was agreed to. After consultation, the following nominal were made : First Congressional District?composed of Districts of Lancaster, Chesterfield, Marlt Darlington, Marion, Horry, Georgetown, Willi burg, Sumter, Clarendon and Kershaw?J Frier8on. Second Congressional District?composed of Districts of Charleston, Colleton, Beaufort Barnwell?Johnson Hagood. Third Congressional District?composed of angeburg, Lexington, Richland, Newberry, E field, Abbeville and Anderson?Saniuol McGo Fourth Congressional District?composed of nee, Pickcna, Greenville, Laurens, Spartanb Union, York, Chester and Fairfield?Samuel Aliley. Col. Thomas stated that, as it has been assi by emiment legal gentlemen that many portioi the Charleston Constitution were illegal, he m< that the Hon. A. Burt, Chairman of this Con tion, be requested to give his legal opinion on subject; which was unanimously agreed to, the Hon. James Chesnut was requested to take Chair. Mr. Burt said in substance, (hat it was his e est conviction that thc Constitution recently ad ed is fatal to the welfare of both races, lt it imposition, ile agreed heartily with the st ments expressed here, and addressed himsol the white man and the black man. I protest, the speaker, against the Constitution, becau! seeks to destroy our pust, our history?every 1: mark. No people on this continent can endure burden of taxation that that Convention impc All taxation by that instrument is imposed u real estate and the sale of merchandize. The able property is held by the one race, and the I making power by the other. Not only theardt appropriations are paid by the whites, but all ers, with the exception of a small tax for edt tional purposes. Without any qualification w! ever, one class is allowed to vote, while the ol is disfranchised. Taxation without representa is tyranny. Those who do not hold the prope vote and make laws ; while the properly owi are not allowed to vote for even a constable. Tl who hold office are incited to increase tax?t: These voters are not required to know a lettei the alphabet. The holders of taxable property South Carolina will not bc able to pay the taxei that property. If a colored man acquires real tate?the object which he desires?he is placed stantly in the character of the white man. Bu this Constitution, the colored man will not be s to hold that property three years?it will be la from him to pay the taxes. To those who fa that instrument, I would say that the homesl exemption does not relieve the property from ta: i No judge?even though he be from New Yt Ohio- or Africa?can decide that the homestead I exempts from former debts ; it is only cxemp from lui ure debts. I think it legitimate to imp to the Convention the desire to mislead honest p plc relative to this homestead maa er. What people desire is exemption from debts contrae on the basis of property which has since b< swept away. Thc Constitution cf the United Sta declares that no State shall pass any laws imp: tug the obligation of contracts. The vauu homestead law can protect no man from the p ment of any debts contracted prior tr. ?ts passa and that is the relief which is needed. Thespeal then referred to that provision of the Const ii ut i which annuls all debts for which slaves were t consideration. Thc Chief Justice of the Unit States has expressed the opinion thal they are binding as other debt3, and the Supreme Court vt so decide, ile also asserted that there are fa mistakes in the judicial article of the Constitutif, which would work to the injury of both blacks a whites. So cuniborsorae and conflicting are t details of that Constitution, that we will be crush by it. The impoverished people cannot bear i under it. Every antagonism between the two rac is incited by it. I call upon every white man a: every colored mun to unite, resist and defeat th Constitution, by every means our oppressors pc mit us to use. It is a duty we owe to the livit and to the dead. On the conclusion of this address, a r?solutif, was adopted, that the thanks of this convention tendered to the Hon. A. Burt, for 'he able, lue and searching analysis of that instrument, promt gated by the convention in Charleston, and that ] be requested to furnish a copy to the Executi .Committee for publication. Mr. Jeter, seconded by Mr. Cannon, submitted resolution, that thc District Associations nomina suitable persons as candidates tor State office: and also appoint speakers to address the ciliico irrespective of Qfilor ; besides supervising the bn lot boxes, so as, if possible, to prevent frau Which was agreed to. .After the adoption of a resolution of thanks the Chairman, for the faithful discharge of his dt ties?to which an eloquent response was made; tl convention adjourned s?ue die. -o THE BLUE EID GE RAILROAD. A peeling of the members of the Chamber < Commerce was held yesterday io consider the coi dition and prospects of the Blue Ridge Railroad. Colonel 0. A. Andrews, the President of th Chamber, in explaining thc object of the meettnj spoke in effect us follows : " Thc energy and pei severance that have been put forth hy the Diret tion of the Blue Ridge Railroad is a favorable ir dication of a general belief that there is an imme diate and pressing necessity for the completion ( the road. If wc desire to improve the trade c our State and city, if we desire to repair our shat tered fortunes?nay, more, if we desire to preven and arrest a retrograde movement in the affairs o both Charleston and South Carolina, we should di rect all our efforts to thc advancement and encour agement of this most important enterprise." Col. Andrews then read the following: At a meeting of the Directors of the Blue Ridgi Railroad Company, held in this city on Tuesday the 31st ult., the following resolutions were anani' uiously adopted : Resolved, That the Board of Directors concur ir the statements and suggestions made by the Brcsi dent in his letter to His Excellency, James L. Orr, and approved of the efforts beiug made to securti further aid from the State, by the guaranty of the Bo ml s of thc Company, and also donations and subscriptions of lands along the line of the road. Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to lay this correspondence before the City Council of Charleston and urge upon them the importance of granting to thc company a loan of ten thousand dollars, to defray tho expense of repairing the lo? comotives, and thereby cnnblo tho directors lo re? sume thc charge of the road on the expiration ol thc present lease; and also to urge upon the City Couucil the great importance of uniting with the company in efforts to procure aid from tho State sufficient to complete the road. Resolved, That the President be authorized to pledge first mortgage bonds of the company and the South Carolina Railroad shares it owes, as col? lateral security for the proposed loau. Resolved, That the committee be further author? ized to furnish copies of this correspondence and the foregoing resolutions to the Chamber of Com? merce atid thc Board of Trade, and to urge the co? operation of those bodies in promoting the measures now recommended. GEO. A. TREN HOLM, ) EU WA RD FROST, I Committee. HENRY GOURDIN, J Charleston, April 1, 1868. The following resolutions were then offered by the Hon. 6. A. Trenholm, seconded by George W. Williams, Esq., and unanimously adopted'. Resolved, That it is the sense of this .mefting that every effort should be made by the State and by the city of Charleston to accomplish the final completion of the Blue Ridge Railroad as a -work \ of supreme importance to the people of this State;? Resolved, That a committee of ^ be appointed . to memorialize the Legislature at its next meeting to take this subject into consideration. Mr. Gourdin then explained that money was re- . quired to repair the locomotives of the Company, so that the Directors might take charge of the road, at the expiration of the present lease to the Green? ville and Columbia Railroad, and Gen. Harrison* the President of the Company, explained further ? the important purposes to which the loan asked for might be applied. The following resolution was then offered by 3/ Y. Tupper, Esq., seconded by W. P. Hall, Esq.," and unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the purpose of endeavoring to do* cure cessions of land along the line of road, enter- ? lained by the President and Directors of the Blosr. Ridge Railroad company, meets with the hearty . approbation and support of the meeting, and they ''' unite in recommending to the favorable considers' - tion and action of the city council of Charleston, ' and of the South Carolina Railroad company, tho '. application of the company for aid to the extent of " $10,000, for the accomplishment of the foregoing purpose, and for the repair of engines, as sat forth in the proceedings of the Board of Directors. There being no further business, the Chamber . then adjourned.?Charleston News, 3rd inst. For the Anderson Inlelligencet. 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