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Wednesday Morning, June 24. KEW VOLUME, . Ihenierhig upon the fourth volume of the Intel? ligencer, .ire cannot allow the occasion, to pass un? noticed, .since it.affords an cpportunity of retuimi i?g-thank's to the good people of Andersen for their unremitting kindness and steadfast support. We trust never to become insensible of the obligations imposed by the constant friendship and favor man? ifested to this journal, and it shall be our endeavor to requite these favors with an earnest devotion to the true interests and material prosperity of this gestion. We have no promises lo make as regards ta? editorial tabor, which will bo performed-only with the same meagre ability as heretofore.. We would be glad, however, that tbose of our friends, capable of interesting the public mind in whatever ia worthy of record and attention, would lend their assistance in enlightening the people-upon-passing events, and giving; direction- to such measures aa are beneficial to- ti? whole* community. In this tray Kinch may be accomplished for the general good, and thar Patriot paper will truly become an exponent ot pnblio opinion. It iii our greatest desire to make the Intelligencer on indispensable adjunct of every home In the District, and a wel? come visitor tl every fireside. Our friends mast "?dud assist," in order that this desire be ful? filled, and we trust that there is no trespass on their kindness and generosity in urging every one to. moke some effort to extend its circulation. With ocr profoundest bow to the already numer? ous patrons, and a heartfelt wish that peaco and prosperity may overshadow their destinies, the duties and responsibilities.of another journalistic year asfr before us;. -:? DO VERHOB OBS. The Columbia Phoenix has been informed that, siter Governor Oan's term of office terminates, Le Will probably move to Columbia and engage in the practice of law. We cannot vouch for the rumor( and trust that it will prove ill-founded?not that we desire to deprive oar capital of so great an ac? cession to its society, but that Andersen cannot afford lo lose euch a genial gentleman and honored citizen. While far from being an admirer of his political course, recently, we are. among those who properly appreciate the Governor's eminent social qualities and kindness of heart, and ore loth to port with him os a fellow-citizen. ^? ... . GEH. CABBY OH THE RAMPAGE AGAIH. Special Orders No. 140, from the headquarters of this Military District, as published in the P?ce? me of last Saturday, removes the Bayer and' six Aldermen of ~ the city of Colombia,'and appoints Brevet Col. Fbjlscis L. G cr nth es. , Captain Fifth Artillery, as Mayor, and six persons (among them throe negroes) to supply the vacancies created by the removal of Aldermen. The Phoenix says : We-shall not indulge either in complaint or in? vective-ia reference to this arbitrary military pro? ceeding: This community will illustrate that man? hood- which, folding its arms upon ito breast, r-epxesseti vain emotions, and accepts, with equa? nimity, thai which is inevitable. The olioiig man bound csu.do no more.. - ? ? ?--? ? - ADMISSION OE ABEAH8AS. We publish to-day the telegraphic synopsis of the veto message of President Johhsos, returning ibo-bill; foe the'admission of Arkansas .into Ihe Union. Rr the Ebuse, on Saturday, the-bill was passed over the veto by 110-to 31?a-party vote, with a single exception. The Senate probably took similar adios ob Monday, and' Arkansas is now admitted "with all the honors." ' Tho bill for the admission of North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Louisana, was also probably returned on Monday, and the same result will ensue. In fact, ere this paragraph is read by the majority of our readers, these six '.'wijynx? sisters" -will have become a part and parcel of th? glorious (?) Union. -?, 6BAND EXCURSION TO HEW YOBS. Tho general freight and ticket agent of the Charlotte and S. C. R. E., Col. E. R. Dorsey, ad? vertises tiat persons wishing to attend tho National Democratic Convention to be held in New York on the 4th of Joly can procure tickets ?rom him at Columbia, good there and back from June 20 to Joly 81, inclusive, at $29 each. This is a rare op? portunity to visit the groat metropolis, and witness all its grandeur, for a small amount of money. Siana, writing the above, we have received a note from Cot Haum?tt, President of the Greenville Road, ss follows :? "We w?ll sell a ticket to Columbia and! return to all peroone going tc- Hew York to attend- the Democratic Convention, whether they are dele? gates or not. Oar agents have tho necessary ia ptructic/ns," -o INDEPENDENT AND BIGHT. A eorreapondent of the Abbeville Prut gives the following incident, showing "bow some things can bo done av well as others." Tho example hi wor? thy of record, and we take pleasure in placing it before our readers : A most interesting scene was witnessed in the harvest-field of Wm. Hunter of this District, a few days since. When Mr. H. was making ready all preliminary arrangements for his harvest, he was modestly informed by his employees (radical freed? men,) thai they would not harvest his wheat, though under obligations to do so, unless they re? ceived exfra pay for it. Though not expecting such a declaration of intention from them, Mr. H. was in no way disturbed, but over willing to ac? cord to them the full liberty which he claimed for himself (of providing for his own affairs,) sa the day of harvest drew on, he made ready a sumptu? ous dinner for the occasion, and sent out for his j-ttJghbors to come, for all things were then ready. They responded en matte, and at an early hour, a large field of fine wheat was entered by thirty ?white laborers, all engaged in the various opera? tions of harvesting. Thc field was reaped in an incredibly short time, and tho whole operation per? formed in full view of tho sable malcontents, who were "like tho boy the calf run over?hadn't a word to say." All honor to the Democrats of White Hall This is a white man's country, and white men can rule if they will. ? -* TbOTtXAHSXT and COSTUME BaU at La?BEKS.? The- Committee on invitation will acocept thanks for a polite request to attend the Tournament and Costume Bill at Laurens C. H. on the 2d proximo. The oecasioa wilt be interesting and the ceremonies doubtless Imposing, ao our friends in that good old District nuver do things by halves. Tho Herald predicts a "brilliant success," and we offer cordial wishes for the fulfillment of that prophocy. -<>?? ? A little son of Mr. Wm. Gray, residing near Brownsville, in Marlboro' District, was struck by lightning a few day? ago and instantly killed. Mr. John Hubbard, refitting in the upper part of the same district, was struck by lightning and seri? ously injured; but wo are glad to learn thal he is fast recovering. _Immigration Societies have recently been formed under very, auspicious circumstances in ?4gi &etd and Richland Districts. ? Colfax w*f firs! ?0 Congress bj the Knuw-.Noih'.nrr. t TBS APPROACHING DEMOCRATIC COHVEH TIOH AHD CHIEF JUSTICE CHASE. Tho Now York World, in able Democratic jour? nal, created quite a flutter among the politicians two or three weeks ago by urging the nomination of Chief Justice Gaies by the Demboratlio party for the Presidency. Tho tono- and temper of the TFor^haa-Mtherto>been:Steadfastly oppostid to the reconstruction policy of Congres*? owing chiefly to its own condemnation of. universal iiuffrnge. The Chief Justice beingithe-representative of L??t idea, the World was forced, to recant its opposition to "equal rights,." as understood by the great par? ty of moral ideas, and admit that the work already acoompiished.in.the South could not be interfered with by. the Democracy, when that port; ct,me into power.. This barefaced suggestion; more- Chan its adherence to Chask as an available man to defeat Gha.kt, caused indignation far and wide- among the staunchest supporters and adherents of the Democratic, parly, and caused a general display of resentment to the leadership attempted by the TFbrW. Such tergiversations were not expected from an^ influential recognized organ of the De? mocracy, and savored moro of the character al? ways maintained by the New York Herald. The lost named journal, not to bo eclipsed in i.ts owm peculiar line of politics, entered at once upon a vigorous prosecution of the idea that Chase was tho only man possessing the requisite characteris? tics to defeat the Radical nominee next fall. In furtherance of this idea, tho Herald sent a corres? pondent out West to feel the public pulse on the Cj3A3c sensation, which correspondent writes from Cincinnati on the 11th inst., giving it up as a fore? gone conclusion that the Chief. Justice bas no par? ty in the great West. He says i. The Western Democrats are watching with jeal? ous interest the progress of the movement to nomi? nate Chief Justice Chase. It was a complication, 'or rather a development, for which they were wholly unprepared. They feel, not bitterly, but warmly on the subject in opposition to those who would moke Mr. Chase the Democratic nominee for President ot the nest election, and; the friends of .Mr. Pendleton will make a most desperate fight against the Chief Justice ia the Convention. They -cannot understand the inconsistency, as they call it, of their Eastorn brethren in abandoning the principles which they advocated only a few months ago when it was possible that Mr. Chase might even be the most suitable of candidates to tho most Radical of Republicans. Mr. Chase's views are not Democratic, and he cannot stand upon tho Democratic platform without an entire recanta? tion of his own words, or without a very decided alteration of his opinions^ The Democratic faith, according to the West ora interpretation of it, en? tertains no policy on the question of suffrage ex? cept that the question is one which should and must be left to the States to decide, each one for itself. Even a modification of Mr. Chase's views would noe be sufficient. Universal suffrage, suf? frage and representation according to the proposed article fourteen, or impartial suffrage, are all con? trary to Democratic doctrine. The nomination of Mr. Chase would, therefore, be impossible without a very curious political somersault on the part of the Chief Justice, or a fatal abandonment of prin? ciples by the Democratic party. This kind of information from the Chief Jus? tice's own State was decidedly chilling to the friends of the proposed movement, and we are not surprised to find that the World hos backed down from its support of Chase. In i ts issue of the* 15th, , the World repudiates- the- advocacy of the Chief ' Justice aa' an available candidate for the Democ? racy, doubtless incited thereto by the potent rea? soning that the masses of the Northern Democracy are not prepared to give in their adhesion to (ho monstrous, iniquitous legislation of the Radical party, forcing universal suffrage upon the South, and which has received the unqualified endorse? ment of- the Chief Justice. In connection, thcre i'fore, with tho meeting of the National Democratic Convention, thie movement seems to have fatten, to 'the ground, and "thc situation" is not likely to be complicated with the question of going into the Republican party to find a standard bearer for the Democracy. The Southern people, in the meantime, are not idle spectators of the wire-pulling incident to a nominating convention. While so many have an undoubted preference for this or that individual, and give expression to their feelings, the great and overshadowing desire of the Southern heart is to see placed In nomination ouch a man as will ex? hibit tho highest proofs of statesmanship in the Presidential office, ondgurontee the administration of the government upon the broad principles con? tained in the Constitution of our fathers. That universal suffrage is an accomplished fact, for tho time being, is recognized by the wisest and best of our leading men ; that this fact entails thc grossost injustice does not admit of doubt among unpre? judiced minds, and we of tho South ardently hope and believe that the American people will never rivet the chains of an oppressed section by perpet? uating this injustice. As an experiment, univer? sal suffrage is destined to have its day, but there will be a reckoning against this wrong and injury done to a brave people, languishing after an une? qual contest, and oppressed by the bayonet. Fecl . ing thus, the Democratic party would disappoint thc entire South by temporizing measures, or any : concessions to the opposite party, either in ita ! platform or nominees. We know the difficulties ' that beset us, and are manfully struggling to use the weapon intended for our own discomfiture and disgrace. But there is an abiding confidence among oar people that time will assuage the as? perities of war, and that the Northern people aro even now prepared to set the seal of condemnation upon the fanatical works of a Radical majority in Congress. To destroy this confidence, and blast the hopes of an entire section, thc Democratic party have only to recognize this foul blot upon civilization, and give over the South to the hordes of adventurers and degraded men in oar midst, thereby creating the anarchy of Mexico and the revolutions of Hayti. As ono of the humblest sons of the South, whose devotion has been sealed on bloody fields, we cannot believe that such is the destiny for our section. Its fair fields and fertile v&l?oys, its brave men and patriotic women, will never be consigned to a fate worse than oblivion, from which death Itself would be a relief to all of its inhebitants. ? The Greenvfllo Enterprise, in speaking of tho late-olection in that district, Bays: "If we con? tinue to db our duty, keep up our organizations and extend them, bring in every ti ouse-vat i ve man ; of every oloss and color into the Democratic Clubs, show to all who have ears to hear and hearts to feel, the degradation, danger and ruin to the best interests of society, there lies, necessarily, in sup? porting Radical power over the white people of this country and all its interests, then T*e will re? main safe. But we must not relax our exertions. Eternal vigilance is tho price of liberty?is the price of all good. It is necessary to walch, and. work, and pray for lasting deliverance from thc shocking and revolting dominion of Radicalism over the free-born people of this opprosaod land." ? A correspondent of tho Winnsboro' Newt writes: "Believing with your numerous corres? pondents that, the introduction of immigrants into our community will Bolve all the difficulties of tho times, financial and political, I will devote (1000) one thousand acres of my land, in Fairfield Dis? trict, to bona fi?e Rattlers, particularly Irish settlers. I tool sure (.hov if. immigrants can be induced to ?ettie auiong us on these terms, it will enhance one hundred per cont, the value of our remaining land, and promete tho prosperity of our country." _The Camden Journal announces the death cf 1 Cnprr.'.n Jehu Coi-Kt ol iii? ??jkiu Randers UnUOR?TION AND COLONIZATION. The proposition made through these columns to organize a Farmer's Association seems to have met with general favor,.so far as we can1 learn-, and has impressed our farmers w?Phi the- conviction that concerted1 action is altogether necessary to insure suoceBs in< t>he objects proposed. One-of the sug? gestions ic regard to this Association, contem? plates the introduction of a foreign population in our midst, through this combined' and effective agency, and- embraces a question worthy of seri? ous consideration by all. Although action may be deferred for the present with, respect to immigra? tion, we are inclined to think that this subject is one of the most important claiming the attention of our farmers, and hence take the liberty of present? ing for their-consideration, the views and sugges? tions of one entitled to a hearing, and qualified by experience to offer advice on the subject. We refer to Gen. J. D. Imboden, of Virginia, who has been devoting his time and talents in this direc? tion for tho benefit of his- native State, and who haz enjoyed superior facilities to ascertain the best mode far the introduction of a foreign clement. Without any aid from the State, Gen. Inn? od ex es? tablished an agency in direct communication with the New York Board of Immigration, and was en? abled to meet a demand for 1,000 laborers per month at wages ranging from $10 to $15 and board. Although inquiries came upon him thick and fast, not more than one hundred actual orders were re? ceived, and he is now satisfied that the farmers of -Virginia arc-net yet prepared-to incur the inoreas ed- expense, and make the radical change, involved in the substitution of white for negro laborers. After a faithful, experiment, at considerable loss, he reluctantly abandoned the enterprise, aud is now directing, all his efforts to colonization. He believes great success will be achieved by persis? tent effort, and tho earnest co-operation of land? owners, but thero are certain indispensable condi? tions, briefly stated as follows. Wo copy, from Gen. Imboden's able and interesting article on this subject in the last number of the Southern Planter ' and Farmer : IbI. Enough land for a small colony, say 10,000 acres at least, roust be offered in one locality. It need not be actually in one body, but must be suf? ficiently compact to afford neighborhood and social advantages to the settlers, who will want churches, schools and mechanics of their own within easy distance of their homes. 2d. The- lands must be- offered ot ow and at? tractive-prices, and for the larger part of the pur? chase money a credit of one, three and four years must bc given, the settler paying interest annually and securing' the debt by a lien on the property. It is only in this way that we can compete with thc cheap lands of the West in attracting foreigners to our ?tata. We will make money in the end by Solling apart af our vast unproductive territory at rates so low as to insure their settlement; for density of population and incr-eoso of labor will rapidly enhance the value of thc residue to a price not now thougnt of by our pooplev 3rd. The indncement above mated'must be pro aonted directly to the European emigrant in his own country, so as to fix. his destination before he starts across the Atlantic; and the information must reach him in a way and through channels that will command his implicit confidence, and when lie acts upon it and comes here, he must find thar .'le has-not been deceived, so that every letter {written back ro the fatherland' will be an appeal'to the writer's friends to join him in his new and prosperous home. 4th. Every facility must be afforded to the emi? grant from the time he bids bis friends farewell in the old country, to speed him on his way to his future home. He must bo brought directly to our own Virginia ports, and thence transported at thc least possiblo cost, and in thc shortest time, to his destination, Bo all this and lens of thousands of families, with means ranging from $500 to $5000, cnn be brought hore every yenr, till our State becomes ns populous and. wealthy ns New York or Pauus-yl vanhu These- sirgsost-ienfl, sf coarse,, look forward to united effort on tho pnrt of the people ia every section of ihc State, and are too enlarged fur thc adoption of an isolated community. But they aro practical, nevertheless, and can be so modified that every community having a central organiza? tion may take immediate steps to bring out a colo? ny, even though small in numbers. These colo? nies, dotted here and thero over the State, will have their influenco to attract emigrants; and in a few years the onward sweep of circumstances will proclaim even South Carolina, with her pres? ent negro majority, redeemed from the accursed fate to which she has been consigned by the devil? ish malignity of a Radical Congress. Private en? terprise has already established a oolony in Rich? land Distriot, and we trust that the united efforts of farmers in Anderson may bring about substan? tial results in this respect. One fact must bo kept constantly in view, namely, that organization and concert of action are indispensable to the welfare and prosperity of our people. WELL DESERVED TRIBUTE. We find the anuexod truthful tributo to a de? ceased friend in the last Sumter Watchman. Years ago, when the check was mantled by tho flush of early manhood and the light of youthful ambition shone from his eyes, we made the acquaintance of Mr. Dinkixs, and this ripened into a friendship now broken, alas ! by his untimely death : The sad news was borne through our community, on Friday morning last, that Thomas Waties Din kins was no more. It sent an arrow of pain to many hearts, and an emotion of deep sympathy throughout the entire community. His numerous friends had watched thc progress of his disease, as it insidiously advanced upon his vitals, with al? ternate hope and apprehension. A young man, with all the sprightliness aud vigor of youth, a spirit inspired to high resolves, an energy which knew no flagging, und a physical struoture, in pre? vious yearr., unimpaired by disease, it could but have been that hopes were entertained that nature would contend successfully with the foe by which she was assailed. But these fond hopos all ex? pired in the dark realities of death on Thursday night last?and suddenly expired, for, we learn, they were entertained uveu by the near and dear ones around him, until within a few hours of his departure. Mr. Dinkins was an honorable graduate of the South Carolina College, and a young lawyer of much promise. He had devoted himself, with close and persistent application to tho principles and science of law, as welt ns to its more practical form'i and requirements, and the fruits of his labor wero already exhibited in the establishment of a reputation for sound legal judgment, facility in the minutia of practice, and a growing business. In connexion with this, he was poasossed of more than ordinary ability of disposition and kindness of heart, which, with easy and accomplished man? ners, and a graceful courtesy to all with whom he came in contact, secured for him general esteem and respect. His death, which came upon him in the morning of his existence, with opening pros? pects of a bright and successful day of life?is sad, sad indeed, and is one inscrutible decrees of the great and merciful God, which are past finding out, until "this mortal shall have put on immor? tality." ? The following prominent South Carolinians favor a concession of qualified suffrage to the ne? gro, viz : Ex-Gov. B. F. Perry, Hon. Gabriel Can? non, General J. 8. Preston, Oen. James Chesnut, Hon. A. Burt, General Sam'l McGowan, Hon. W. D. Porter,. General Wade Hampton, Col. Wm. M. Shannon and Gen. J. B. Kershaw. ? It was stated in Columbia, a few days ago, that F. J. Moses, jr,, would be made Speaker of the Radical House of Representatives soon to as? semble in this State. ? The Cincinnati Commercial says Mr. B. F. Butler has a faculty of inciting public disgust such as ft w wen roeseBi?. For the Anderson intelligencer. 1 Lave read and been much pleased, Mr. Editor with jour suggestions in relation lo the organiza tion of a "Central Democratic Club of Andersoi District," I propose to make a few suggestioni on the same subject, aud also to express a fev opinions, which.I hope maj be as kindly taken ai thej are offered. I have never lived in anj community in whicl concert of action was so difficult to be had as ii this, and where public spirit was made so subser vient to personal likings and dislikings. It ii with pain, Mt. Editor, that I must call them exci table and impatient, jealous and distrustful, and I fear, unstable: Already from the ranks of oui own party arise'murmurs of discontent?doubts o this man's motives, of that man's purity, andevei from* good men I hear sod^fbestionings aetoth< manner in which our affairs have been conductec and our nominations made.. How much of all thu is true I cannot tell; but that much may bo so, ] am constrained to allow. We have an "Executiv< Committee." Ba? that committee ever met foi consultation, or ever in any way ronlized the sol' emn responsibilities resting upon it? Can it fur. nish us with information ? Has it used any oner gy to obtain it ? Is it prepared to advise and in? struct ? And if not, why not ?. I'll Ullyou, Mr. Editor; th? fault is our own We have never been thoroughly organized, and unti we are, it is in vain to appoint committees anc talk Of action. We have not realized that thc struggle upon which we have ontered is for years, not for. months or days, and we must proceed tc correct our errors- and organize on grand, not petty principles?on national, and not mera State or local issues. We do not want "six months vol? unteers," but an "army for the war,"?a wor tc tho death against Radicalism and its attendant horrors ; and, Mr. Editor, it is high time that we set about it. Our venerable President says that his age, and his onerous domestic cares unfit him for thc posi? tion, and he wishes to resign it. His name ie through this country the synonym of intelligence and integrity. He has done hs great good, and he moy do us much more ; but if he really does wish to resign, it is not for us to dispute his judgment. I can only hope otherwise. But whether he re? signs or not, Mr. Editor, the necessity is nono thc less urgent for thorough reorganization. We must be the "Central Club of Anderson District ;" and when I say "must be," I only mean that we should and will be, from the very nature of our opportu? nities and location. I suggest an organization of this character : The Club to be known as the "Anderson Cen? tral Democratic Club." Its officers to be one President, two Vico Presidents, one Secretary and Treasurer. A committee to consist of five, to be called the- Executive Committee of the Club, and who shall constitute, with two from every other Club in the District, what shall be called the '"Central Executive- Committee of the DistrioL" Throe shall constitute a quorum of the Club Com mutee, and seven a quorum of the District Com? mittee. Ft shall bo made the duty of thc Cora ?mittees, both "Club or Local" and District to meet, tho former weekly, and the latter semi-monthly ; and to these: committees, in their respective spheres, shall be entrusted all the affairs of the Club and Party, subject, of course, to the action of the Clubs in the District. Our best men should be selected, and we should then trust them. Regu? lar semi-monthly meetings should bu held by the "Central Club," and at these meetings addresses from men of position and intelligence should be delivered, lt should be tho duty of the Executive .Committee of the Club to provide for such ad ! dresses.. a?ul thc "District Comniitt?e" shewtdf pro? vide for similar addresses, to be delivered at thc headquarters of thc clubs of the District. A con? stitution for all tho clubs of tho District should be framed by the "District Committee," said consti? tution to be signed by thc members of each club, the by-laws of the clubs to be of their own insti? tution. At all regular meetings of the "Central Club" thc roll must be called, and a small pecuni? ary penalty attached for unexcused absence, the presiding officer, to whom such excuse is rendered at a regular and iu open meeting, to-be thc jadge of its validity. There arc very many matters which demands at? tention, Mr. Editor, but I only wish to invite? nay to demand some actiou. I only make sug? gestions. I will enter heartily into any, and sup? port every honest plan which contemplates and will ensure earnest action. Local interests, pri? vate prejudices must bo laid aside. We must not forgot tho negro, but wc must not decoive him. We must make no rash promises, for wc must, abide by those we do make. We must tike high ground and not come down. If yeu can mako use of this hurried communi? cation, you may do so, but it is only written to urge you especially, and through you to the peo? ple, the urgent necessity of immediate working or? ganization. CAROLINIAN. -o For the Anderson Intelligenter. Slabtown, S. C., June 20,1868. A meeting of a portion of the citizens of Green? wood and vicinity was held this day. On motion of Capt. Austin, Maj. McCann was called to, tho Chair, and Thos. W. Russell requested to act as Secretary. Col. Russell moved that a coramicfeo of six be appointed by the Chair to prepare businoss for thc meeting, which was adopted. Col. Russell, chair? man, David Wardlaw, Col. Wm. S. Pickcns, Jas. Mullikin, Eeq., Jas. H. Purdino and R.Julius Mc? Cann were then appoiuted a committee, and after an absence of a few minutes, made the following report : That they have considered tho suggestion for the formation of a Farmer's Association, and heartily approve of it, deeming such a move of vast impor? tance to thc farming interests. As the 18th of July next has been named as a suitable day for a mass mcetiug of the citizens for that purpose, would respectfully recommend the appointment of three delegates to represent this meeting on the occasion referred to. On motion thc report was adopted. Col. Diekens then moved that Col. Russell, Maj. McCann and Col. Jamison, bo appointed delegates to represent this meeting at the Anderson Mass Meeting proposed to be held on tho 18th ofj July next, which was adopted. Col. Russell moved that the proceedings of this meeting be published in tho Anderson intelligencer, which was adopted. On motion the meeting adjourned. ' ? THOS. H. McCANN, Chm'n. Taos. W. Russell, Sec. ? J. B. McCullagb, Esq., widely known as the brilliant, enterprising and energetic correspon? dent, "Mack," of the Cincinnati Commercial, has accepted tho position of managing editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer. "Mack" ie emphatically a "live" journalist, a forcible writer, and with an eye ever watchful for tho weak points in the armor of an opponent. ? The Young Men's Christian Association of the United States and Canada, will hold its Thir? teenth Annual Convention at Detroit, Michigan, on June 24th. Extensive preparation for the re? ception of the delegates have been made. Repre? sentatives from four hundred associations, com? prising in all 30,000 members, are expected. For the Anderson Intelligencer. Mk. Editor : Allow me, if you please, in conL necl'ion with my communioario? of last week, to .offer ft few th?ughts on a kindred subject. The relation we sustain to the negro race of this coun? try is one of more importance than the careless observer at first glance would*- ? megine'. Suddenly emerged from a- st??e of slavery to a state of the mest enlarged franchise and liberty, without the slightest preparation or education, (however re? volting and disgusting the fact may be,)- it never theless presents a field for the most sober and calm reflection, and at the same time for the most j enlarged charity and forbearance. We would not here stop to inquire into the sn period ty of the Anglo-Saxon over the negro or any other race ; but we would say that the negro, ig? norant as he is, and flexible, sympathetic and passionate by nature os he is, becomes a very dan gerous clement in our political organism, if not controlled and eduoated by those whose interest is, to some extent, necessarily interwoven with his. This credulous, flexible nature of his, mude him an easy tool in the hands of that abominably cor? rupt horde of radical emisarios which has infested our land since tho surrender. - Hence, before we were aware, almost, the whole negro race of the South, with a few misguided white men, under the str?ngt fascination of midnight Leagues, were I arraigned* in broad phalanx against the whites ; nor were they ablo to give one substantial mason for their conduct, nor can they give it antill this day. Such an experiment, however dangerous and inimical to their own interest and the peace of society, is not a matter of surprise to one proper? ly understanding tho negro character. Hereto? fore, it hair been a matter wholly useless and fa tile to attempt to* instmot them. Naturally dis? posed, in many instances, to infer that those who had. been their former masters were, now that they had been liberated, their worst enemies, they were easily led to discredit any advice, either os to their duty or interest. But now that the novelty of their new position has rather worn- off, and they begin to evinoe a returning sense of duty to them? selves?convinced that liberty does notneoesairily bring with it freedom from toil, and furnish- them with food and raiment, it behooves us, and indeed we are called upon by every sentiment of Chris? tian charity and forbearance to receive them kind? ly. Let us teach them, not reproachfully, but kindly.jthe extreme folly of their recent course. Show them that they mistrusted and loft us?that we did not leave them. That living together in the same community, oar interest, to a grear, ex? tent, is identically the same. That the same laws that would bo beneficial to them would also be beneficial to us, and vice versa. That our present and future interests, both as to ourselves and pos? terity, demand that we got along harmoniously together. That being led on by their new allies, (a reckless, lawless horde,) would inevitably in? duce a war of races which could but result in the entire extinction of the negro race in this country. Notwithstanding the negro when exasperated is vile, treacherous and desperate, nevertheless to those he considers his friends he is kind, confi? ding and generous. As an evidence of which we recur with grateful hearts to their fidelity to us and our families during the late civil war, in the light of which we can but receive them with pleas? ure, when they indicate a desire for a restoration of confidence. Therefore, taking advantage of these better instincts of their nature, without com? mitting ourselves to acts of social equality, (which by-the-by, the larger portion of thom do not ex? pect,) by honest, fair dealing, and just, humane treatment, we may win them back to our confi? dence and respect, thereby not only promoting the 1 mut irs? interest ol' both races, hut effectually thwarting and overthrowing thc schemes of our common enemy, who care nothing for tbe poor ne? gro, only so far as they can make him subserve their vile purposes, as the monkoy would use the cat's paw for raking thc roasted chestnuts from the glowing embers. As a people jealous of our in? terests, wc must act on the defensivo, remember? ing thal the Radical party is a crafty, aggressive foe, and that in passing through this solemn, try? ing ordeal, it will require all the prudence, skill and wisdom that we can command to steer our shattered barque safely through the storm that lowers and thickens around us. fl. ?,-4? VETO OF THE ARKANSAS BILL. Washington, June 20. The President's veto of the Arkansas bill, was read lo-dny. Ho says that the the approval of this bill would be au admission, that the "Act for the more efficient government of the rebel States and Acts supplementary thereto," were proper and constitutional. Whereas the President's opinion is not changed in this respect, but rather strength? ened by the results attending their execution. If Arkansas is not a Stale, this bill don't admit her ; if she is a State, no legislation is necessary to her representation in the United States Congress.? Each House, under the Constitution, judges the returns and qualifications of its own members, and nothing is necessary to restore Arkansas, but r.he decision by each House of the eligibility of those presenting credentials. This is plain and simple. Tho plan of thc Constitution, had it been adopted in 1865, instead of legislation of doubtful consti? tutionality, and ther efore unwise and dangerous, restoration would long since have been accomplish? ed. The President again recommends the adoption of the Constitutional plan. The terms proposed are scarcely applicable to a Territory, and certain? ly not to a Stato which has occupied a place in the Union over a quarter of a century. The President is unable to find the authority for the conditions of the bill in the Federal Constitution. The elec? tive franchise is reserved by the Constitution to the States themselves. The bill fails to provide how Arkansas shall signify her acceptance of the fun? damental conditions ; nor does it prescribe the penalties for their nullification. It is seriously questioned whether the Constitution has boen rati? fied according to the law assumed to be in force before its adoption. The Arkansas Constitution restricted franchise, on its ratification, by tests un? known in the reconstruction acts?among them, acceptance of political and civil rights of all men. It is well known that a large portion, if not a large majority, of electors do not accept this test, and, if applied to voters North, there is reason to believe many of thom would remain away from tbe polls, rather than comply with the degrading con? ditions. The President concludes: "Should thc pcoplo of Arkansas, therefore, desiring to regulate the elective franchiso, so as to make it conform to the Constitutions of a large proportion of the North and West, modify the provisions referred no in the fundamental condition, what is to be the consequence? Is it intended that a denial of rep? resentation shall follow ? And, if so, may we not decide, at some future day, a recurrence of tho troubles which have so long agitated the country ? Would it not be the part of wisdom to take for our guide the Federal Constitution, rather than resort to measures, which, looking only to tho present, maj*, in a few years, renew, in an aggravated I form, the strifo and bitterness, caused by legisla? tion which has proved to be ill-timed and unfortu? nate. ' ? It is ft significant fact, says an exchange, that of tho ten Southern States now about to bo "ad? mitted," Georgia was in the Union before Massa? chusetts, South Carolina before New Hampshire, Virginia before New York, North Carolina before .Rhode Island, Louisiana beforo Indiana, Missis? sippi beforo Illinois, Alabama before Maine, Ar? kansas before Michigan, Florida before Iowa, and Texas beforo Wisconsin. ? The Sheriff of Colleton District was acciden-1 tally shot, and seriously wounded, a few days since, by one of a posse he had summoned to assist in recapturing somo escaped prisoners. The unlucky eliot waa fired by a negro, who mistook thc Sheriff for cue of the pursued. t To the Public. ? Whereas, I, William J. Gentry, haring been In? duced io connect myself with what is usually known as the Union League?having become fully satisfied that the principles and doings of that party are not such as conduce to the interests of a free and Republican form of Government, I, there? fore, feel it due to myself to thus publicly disavow any further affiliation with said party. Hoping the good citizens of my own District will pardon my erroti in the past, and that my future record1 will be such as to prove my sincerity et tire present. W. J. GENTftY, Andebson, 8. C., June 18th, 1868. Mental. MARRIED, on the 18th inst., by the Rev. J. I. Bonner, at the residence of the bride's father, Dr, H. T. Eptixo, of Williamston, S. C., and Mrs. Maby Jake Kkox, daughter of William Hill, Esq., ofAbbeville. On Wednesday evening, June 17tb, at the Bap? tist Church, by Rev. W. D. Beverly, Mr. William N. Class: and Miss Emma E. Bevebly, eldest daughter of the officiating minister?ail of Ander? son C. H., 8. C. Died, at Anderson, 8. C., on the 28th of Aprils after a painful illness of ten days, E. Wasbxs Webb, aged thirty-one years. "Man cometh forth like a flower and is cut down, he fieeeth also as a shadow and continueth not." Beloved, regretted and lamented. Mbs. Maby L. Black, wife of J. W. Black, Esq.," of Abbeville District, S. C., departed this life on the morning of the 22d of April, aged 42 years and 12 days. It is seldom our duty to record a more sad and . melancholy event than the death of this good wo " man. She has been cut off in the prime of life, amidst scenes of great usefulness in the domestic circler as well os in the church, leaving a husband ami four little children, besides many relative and friends, to mourn her irreparable loss. She was, indeed, a good woman, a good wife, a good mother, and a sincere, devoted, consistent ?and humble Christian. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McLees, of this District, who taught her from early childhood the impor? tance of entire consecration to God's service,, and at the age of 14 years she made a public profession of her faith, and joined Roberts' Church* At her marriage she removed her membership to Little Mountain Church in Abbeville, and up to her death she adorned her profession, and illustrated, bothi : in her lifo and death, the power of converting and sanctifying grace. She loved her church, and the cause of Christ was ever near her heart. She was permitted to attend the meeting of tho ! Presbytery at Greenwood, when the ordinances of God's house and the means of grace seemed to her more precious than usual?because her Saviour i meant that to be her last time on earth tc enjoy them. Immediately on her return home she took Pneu? monia, and for fire or six days her suffering waa very great; still she never murmured er complain? ed ; but calmnly resigning herself lo the will c? God, she meekly said, "It is all right." When in reply to her own inquiries, her attend^ ing physicians told her she was near her end, she quietly said, "It docs not disturb me, I have been looking forward to this time for years, and I sm prepared to meet it." She expressed a desire to. live on account of her little children, but she com? mitted them to God, and gave some special direc? tions concerning them?and after giving a parting charge to her sorrowing family and friends to meet her in Heaven?without a struggle or groan sho died as if she had been going to sleep. "Asleep in Jesus ! blessed sleep ! From which none ever wakes to weep!" Pot her to live was Christ, but to die was gain."' Stobeville, S. O, June 16, 1868. W. F. P. jggy" Will the Abbeville Pr?ts please copy. SgrcinI Notices. 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