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Thursday Morning-, March 3rd, 1870. Hon. HoaACE Capeo.v, Commissioner of Agriculture, will accept our thanks for a copy of his monthly report for January, 1870. The advertisement of A. L. Cobb, Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue, has been changed in regard to the time of his appointments, and those interested will do well to note the change. -.-*> jtgy We regret to hear of the illness of our highly esteemed friend, James T. Bacon*. Esq., editor of the Edgefield Advertiser. We trust that it is nothing serious, and that he will speedily resume the labors of the sanctum. We have received from Messrs. Gaivrtu & HorrvAN, publishers and newspaper-advertising agents, of Baltimore, a pamphlet containing an accurate list of Southern newspapers, with facts, and figures touching the resources and business condition of this section. THE LEGISLATURE. This body agreed to adjourn on Tuesday last, and bas refused to rescind the resolution to that effect. We presume that the "wisdom and intelli? gence of the State" will no longer shed an efful? gent light around its legislative halls, and that many have departed from those hallowed*precincts "never more to return." At least, such is the devout and earnest prater of all good citizens, irrespective of race, color or previous condition. RESIGNED. It is announced that 0. P. Leslie,* the erratic Senator from Barnwell, has resigned the position of Land Commissioner of this State, which he has filled for the past six or eight months. It is thought that B. C. DeLarge, colored representa? tive from Charleston, will be appointed Land Com? missioner. The new bill in aid of the land scheme, and which appropriates half a million of dollars, contains a clause that the Land Commissioner shall not purchase real estate only when there is a certainty of disposing of the same to actual set? tlers. Doubtless this was too much for Leslie, as there was no chance for private transactions be? tween him and his friends. _? _ THE.REPUBLICAN STATE CENTRAL GOJBL MITTEE, ? The State Central Committee of the Republican party met in Columbia on Friday lasL The chair? man made a report, stating that the object of cal? ling the meeting togethei was to make arrange? ments for the coming campaign, and to reorganize tho Republican party. His appointments to fill vacancies were confirmed. Numerous resolutions were introduced relative to the death of Randolph, the former chairman of this Committee, and it was proposed to build a monument over his remains. A committee was appointed to raise subscriptions for this purpose, and speeches on the subject were made by Gov. Scott, Congressman Bowes and others. The regular business of the meeting was then transacted, and it was decided to hold a State convention of tue Republican party on the 26th of July next, at which time the ticket for Slate officers will be arranged. THE BLUE RIDGE RAILROAD. The report of the special joint committee ap? pointed by the Legislature to investigate the af? fairs of the Blue Ridge Railroad is published on our first page to-day. It will be seen that this re? port fully exculpates the officers of the Company from the numerous and wholesale charges made against them in the public prints, and places on reeord sueh incontrovertible evidence as will justi? fy them before the people of the State in rescin? ding the contract made with Cbeswell A Co. about which so much has been said in various quarters. The sagacity and good management of | President Habbisox have been complimented by the committee in terms of unmeasured praise, and we are confident that he deserves aU that can be done in this particular. We hope to announce shortly that the work on. the Blue Ridge Road is being poshed forward vig? orously. The iuceasant bad weather bas retarded the movements of the engineer corps now seeking to ascertain the feasibility of a new route across Stumphouse mountain, by which the delay and magnitude of the tunneling will be obviated in a great measure. If this be accomplished, we think the prospects of the road will be matsrially en? hanced, and that the iron horse will speed its way across the mountains. At least, such are the just expectations of the present moment. THE EXPULSION OF WHITTEMOBE. We publish in another column a full account of | the proceedings of Congress, relating to the ar? raignment and expulsion of B. F. Whittemobe from his seat as a member from South Carolina. His guilt was undeniable, and there was not a dis? senting voice in this action of the House of Rep? resentatives. We are williug to accord full credit to the dominant party for this righteous verdict, and trust that the good work may be continued, so that the legislative halls of the nation may be purged of all such characters as the reverened carpet-bagger has proved to be. One of the most disgraceful features of this affair is the connection of Gov. Scott with the at? tempted resignation of Whittemobe. The latter obtained delay before the House of Representa? tives, with the ostensible view of making his defence, and when the time arrived for a final hearing of his case, he presented a telegram from the Governor, accepliLg his resignation, and thns sought to avoid the disgrace of expulsion. The trick did not work, however, and Speaker Blaike refused to recognize the recalcitrant member. Now, it is attempted to excuse or palliate the con? duct of Gov. Scott on the ground that to refuse his resignation would hare been to continue in office a man confessedly guilty. We would like to be informed whether or not Gov. Scott suggested the matter of resignation, in order to shield his guilty confrere ? A Jcst Complaint.?A correspondent of the Daily Republican brings to notice an abominable practice on the night trains of the South Carolina Railroad, from which the public generally would like to be relieved. We hope the authorities will give heed to this reasonable and just complaint: The practice of locking cars seems to us very dangerous, as well as inconvenient. We have found ourselves at stations on this road at mid? night where we were to leave the train, and no conductor in sight or within anil, and the door lock ad. Recently, on coming from Columbia, on the night train, with a first-class ticket, we were lock? ed out of the only car on the train not used as a smoking and swearing car. We insisted that it was against the regulations of the company that ihe car we occupied should be used as a smoking car, but he only laughed at our ignorance, and re plied that it was a gentlemen's car, and of course pould be used for smoking. It is a shame ?hat the managers of this road should subject rheirpatront I ) -uch disgws'ing and intolerable annoyanoes, AK MPOBTANT LAW. We have already noticed the passage of an Act by the Legislature of this State, authorizing ad? ministrators, executors and other fiduciaries to sell certain evidences of indebtedness at publio sale, and to comproniiee in certain cases. The Act is as follows : Section first declares that all administrators, ex? ecutors, and other fiduciaries, shall be allowed to sell, to the highest bidder, as other personal prop? erty is now sold, all notes, accounts and other evi? dences of indebtedness coming into their hands as euch, when the same is appraised doubtful or worthless, and the purchaser thereof shall be al? lowed to bring his action in his own name, as pur? chaser, to collect the same. The second section declares that all administra? tors, executors, and other fiduciaries, may, by and with the consent of the Probate Judge, compro? mise all demands coming into their hands as such, where the same is appraised doubtful or worthless ; and where such compromises are made, the same shall be fuiSy shown ia their aanual returns. The provisions of this Act embrace a wide ne? cessity at this lime, and will meet the cases of many administrators and executors who have been debarred from settling estates in their bands. The. worthless character of many evidences of indebted? ness belonging to estates has prevented these fidu? ciaries from suoing for their recovery, and conse? quently they have been compiled to postpone an application for final discharge. By the Act above recited, they can now obtain relief from this per? plexing situation, and be discharged from tho on? erous duties of their respective trusts. SOUTHEBN IKVEHTI05S. In his last annual report, the Hon. S. S. Fisher, Commissioner of Patents, says that one of the most gratifying results of the restoration of peace and the introduction of a new system of labor in the South is found in the increase of applications for patents from this section of the country. During the past year, five hundred and seventy four patents were granted to citizens of the late? ly reconstructed States, a considerable increase over any previous year. In the class of agricul? ture, the Examiner of Patents reports that "in 1S59 the number of applications, from the South, as compared with thosie from the North, was less than two and abhalf per cent, of the whole num? ber. In 1869 the number of applications from the South was increased to over 23 per cent, of all the cases in my class." The Scientific Ameri? can, which is high authority on the subject of patents, remarks "that it is a noticeable fact that the inventions submitted to this office from the South exhibit a degree of novelty and practica? bility not formerly evinced from this section of our country. Whether it was the war that had sharpened the native genius of the South, or tint these inventions emanate from Northern men lo? cated there, we are unable to slate; but the fact is patent that many good inventions are comir g from the Southera States." This is indeed a gratifying evidence of the great improvement among our people, in respect to utilizing and economizing labor, besides showing the latent genius of a people always derided tor their want of energy and activity. The opportunity and necessity for such things has awakened the slum? bering embers of native talent, and we have the result as above in one of the most important branches of improvement and progress. -?? NEWSPAPERS AND PEEIODICALS. Educational Gazette.?This the name of a monthly publication, devoted to the great field of education, as its title imports. It is elegantly printed, and contains twelve large pages of useful and instructive reading matter. The first volume is just closed, and it has already become a wel? come visitor to thousands of homes. Terms, $1 per year. Address, C. H. Turner & Oo., No. 607 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. The Old Guard.?The March number of this literary and political magazine has been received. The publishers will accept our thanks for the bad; numbers also. As many of our readers are proba ? bly aware, the Old Guard advocates the principled of the Democratic party, and each number con? tains well-written essays upon some prominent topic under discussion in the political world. Be? sides, there is a pleasing variety of miscellaneous articles, of decided literary merit. An interesting story, entitled the "Heir of Gay mount," from the pen of John Esten Cooks, is now running through this magazine, and is alone worth the subscription price, which is $3 per annum. Published by Van Evbie, Horton & Co., New York. Tub Little Corporal.?The March number is a capital specimen of this juvenile favorite. The publishers promise great improvements during the year, although we do not sec how it is possible to improve this beautiful magazine. Issued at Chi? cago, 111., by Alfreu L. Sewbll & Co., for One Dollar a year. We have received from E. Montague Griske, Secretary of the Board of Free Schools for Char? leston, a copy of the annual report of the Board of Commissioners. The pamphlet coutains sever? al illustrations, giving a general view of the Nor? mal School and plans of the different stories. It is neatly printed at the establishment of Walker, Evans & Cogswell. Popularizing the Courts.?The Laurcnsville Herald contains the following paragraph. Al? though we have been aware, for a long time, that the notorious Joe Crews would engage in almost any business, regardless of his qualifications or fitness for the same, we are somewhat surprised that he has gone to the practice of the law -'on his own hook," at this late day in his life. But wc are more than astonished at Judge Verno.v allow? ing this foment or of discord and general disturber of the public pence to occupy the tiraeof his court with an useless harangue, intended to make politi? cal capital for the Republican party. It was his duty to order Crews to keep silence, and in the event of that worthy refusing to obey, the Sheriff could have taken him into custody. But, alas ! in these degenerate days, the power and impudence of these Radical leaders forces even a portion of the judiciary to relinquish its independence, and stifle the dictates of justice and reason. Wccopy from the Herald: On Tuesday evening, Joseph Crews, member of the Legislature, addressed the court (claiming the right, as he had many cases on docket.) and alleged that the juries did not contain the legal propor? tion of whites and negroes : that the drawing of the juries was irregular, &c, and moved that Judge Vcrnon adjourn the court. It was answered by several gentlemen of the bar, that no ense being under discussion in which Crews was a party, that the court was made a popular assembly ; that an "idle spectator" was absorbing the time of the court, and interrupting the proceedings. Judge Veruon listened patiently, took the arguments home with him in his pocket, and at this writing has not given an opinion. ? Alexander H. Stephens is said to be in bet? ter health than he has been for some time past, Mr. Stephens states that the second volume of his great work, "A Constitutional View of the War between the Stales," is now in press, and that in a few weeks' time it will be given to the public. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF INVESTIGA? TION. The Committee of Investigation for the Third Congressional District have submitted their re? port to the Legislature. The majority report em? braces twenty-two printed pages, and is signed by Joseph Cbews, Chairman. The minority report is signed by Javan Bbyant, Democratic member from Spartanburg. The majority report makes the direct charge that "D. Wiatt Aiken is re? sponsible for all murders committed in Abbeville county immediately before and at the late gener? al elections;" and states that they examined, in the count ies of Newberry, Abbeville, Anderson and Edgefield, three hundred and twenty-three witnes? ses, without respect to race, color, or political faith, and do not hesitate to say that every scheme that could be invented by the Democrats was resorted to to keep the Republicans from voting ; that it was the'iotention of leading Democrats and the ad? vice of'their public speakers to kill the Radical lead? ers; that there was an understanding the.t the killing was to be done by unkuown parties; that numerous murders were committed; that tho col? ored people are peaceable and orderly citizens; that bands of K. K. K. went from house to house just before the election, committing violent out? rages, to intimidate colored pereons and keep them from the polls ; that it was not safe for any per? son to express Republican principles; that Re? publicans were whipped, outraged and abused ; that in most cases they were not permitted to vote; that those who did vote the Republican ticket lost their employment and homes; that their lives were threatened, and that no attempt was made to bring murderers and other guilty parties to justice.? The majority report also contends that there was a thorough system of intimidation, to which, either directly or indirectly, the persons under oath, white and colored, Democratic or Republican, gave wit? ness. The minority report of Mr. B&yaxt is a fair and impartial statement of the condition of affairs in this Congressional District at the time referred to, and effectually demolishes the reckless and whole? sale charges of the majority. We append this re? port, and will endeavor to give our readers hereafter all that relates to the conduct of tho last general eleotioa in this county, as contained in the majority report: The undersigned, member of the committee ap? pointed "to thoroughly investigate the disordered state of nffair8 in the Third Congressional District, and the causes of intimidation, outrages and mur? ders perpetrated preceding and at the late geueral election, whereby it it stated that a fair and un? biased expression of the people's choice could not, and was not given ; and of the existence of or? ganizations inimical to the peace and well being of the State," begs leave to Bubnjit the following mi? nority report. From the testimony given before the committe, it appears that the election campaign of 18(38 was regarded, in the Third Congressional District, as one of no ordinary interest; that it was prosecuted with unusual energy and vigor; and that party feeling and party strife prevailed to an extent pre? viously unknown in that community, culminating, in not a few instances, in acts of violence and bloodshed. It requires no extraordinary knowledge of humara nature to understand why the former muster should be jealous of the rising political strength of his former slaves ; nor why, on the other hand, he so recently released from tho shackles of servitude should regard with suspicion and distrust those who formerly held him in bondage. But it affords me great pleasure to report that while the brutal instincts of a few lawless ruffians led them to im? brue their hands in the life blood of their fellow beings, the great masses, the respectable and in? telligent citizens, kept their feelings circumscribed within due bounds, and exercised toward their op? ponents that Christian charity so characteristic of al! well regulated communities. To attempt a comment upon the testimony, and a reference to the various questions and answers, would be a task as endless as it would be useless ; aud to fill out a report with extravagant sensation? al assertions, not supported by evidence, would savor alike of puerility and ignorance. It cannot be denied that many of the poor, ig? norant and helpless colored people have been shamefully defrauded and abused ; that they have been despised for a color for which they arc no more responsible thau for their existence ; and persecuted for a freedom for which they are no more culpable than for their color ; and it is the opinion of the minority of this committee that had the Legislature devoted as much attention to the consideration of tho prosperity of these peo? ple as it has to the prosperity of wealthy individ? uals and corporations, much of their poverty might have been relieved, and much of their ignorance dispelled; or had the Executive been as vigilant in guarding their interests as he has been in guarding the interests of wealthy bond? holders of the North, many of their persecutions might have been averted and many of their wrongs removed. No one can fail to be struck, upon rending the evidence taken by the committee, with the many vague, incoherent and ludicrous accounts given by these poor colored people?many of whom were so ignorant as not even to know their own names? of the herculean size, hideous proportions aud di? abolical features of what they called the Ku Klux. And it affords me great pleasure to be able to re? port, that after having "thoroughly investigated" the matter, I am of opinion that the ghosts, hob? goblins, jack-o-the-lanterns aud Ku Kluxes of the Third Congressional District, are but nllotropic conditions of the witches of New England, whose larvm, having long lain dormant until imported hither in the carpet-bags of some pious political priests, germinated in the too credulous minds of their poor proselytes, and loomed into luxuriance in the fertile fields of their own imaginations. It also affords me great pleasure to be able to report that, by a careful examination of the evi? dence taken by the committee, it will be seen that the collossal reports of gigantic election frauds at the various voting places in the counties of New berry, Abbeville and Anderson, mad? expressly to the idea of some cadctship-Belling Congressman, are not merely cxaggejated statemcnis of diminu? tive truths, but are as absolutely "false as the baseless fabric of a fading vision." The majority of your committee having "refer? red your honorable body to the testimony of but a few of the many who testified before us," in or? der to prove their assertions, 1 would most respect? fully call your attention to the testimony of all the others who testified before us, to prove the fal? lacy of the statements of the majority committee and to demonstrate the truthfulness of the propo? sitions of the minority of the committee. In conclusion, allow mc to call the attention of your honorable body to the existence, in the Third Congressional District, of a "thoroughly organized party" called the "Union League," which party has an "offspring" known as tho "In? vestigating Committee," the real object and inten? tion of which is to accumulate capital for the coming campaign. All of which is respectfully submitted. JAVAN BRYANT. -<e> ? At the regular quarterly meeting of the Board of Manager;! of the South Carolina Monument Association, the Treasurer reported contributions, as follows : From Richland, ?347.00; Kershaw, S5; Union, $50.50; Lexington, $20; Orangeburg, 3G; Fairfield, $71 ; Darnwell, $20; Abbeville, $9; beyond the State, S12.50 ; total, $541.60. ? The number of colored voters in the United States is estimated at 850,000. Of these 790,000 dwell in the sixteen late slave holding States, 7,500 in the six New England States, 41,000 in the five central States of New York, New Jersey, I'enn sylvcnia, Ohio and Indiana, and 8,500 in the re? maining ten Weitem States. ? About seventy-five young men of Charleston are making preparations to immigrate to the re publio of Venezuela at an early day. They will settle on land already selected for them, near Caracca8, which is an elevated situation and heal? thy climate, and intend to engage in the culture of coffee and sugar-cane. ^ ME. WHITTEMOaZ AND HIS EXPULSION. Mr. B. F. Whittemore, who was foiBted into Congress, under the Reconstruction Acts, as one of the Representatives from South Carolina, has been unanimously expelled from that body by a vote of Congress itself. We have repeatedly stated the simple truth in the utterance of the fact that Mr. Wbittemore and men of his class can in nowise be considered the representative of the sentiment or the will of the people of this State. lie owes his election because tlse real voice of the people of the South has been suppressed. He, like others of his class, attained their present position sim? ply under the influence of the Acts passed and the measures adopted by the Radical party, who have held since the war, and now hold, the con? trolling power in Congress. It is in vain to endeavor to conceal this mani? fest truth. Does any man, of whatever party, of the slightest intelligence believe, that, if the South had not been fettered by disqualifications, and military subjection, and had been free to utter its real opinions that such men as Whittemore would ever have degraded the councils of the nation, or misrepresented this people ? Congress alone is to blame. The responsibility rests upon them. It was their resolve that the South should be recon? structed alone in accordance with the politics of the Radical party, and with no view to the gene? ral welfare. This was the end they sought to at? tain. The means were a matter of indifference. What other result could be expected, that the intelligence and character of the Representatives from the South would be prevented, and that those would, under the force of military recon? struction and of the appeal to the negro vote as against the white race of their own soil, would lead to the selection of the ignorant, the incom? petent, and the unworthy. The South stands helpless, in fetters and in silence. The disgrace which has occurred is the fruit alone of the policy and course of the Radical party. The expulsion of Mr. Whittemore is, therefore, but the procla? mation of their own disregard of right, justice, and the public weal. Of his guilt there can be no question. This was so clear and so flagrant that the Committee, com? posed chiefly of members of the Radical party, were forced by the positive and unquestioned proof to recommend unanimously his expulsion. That they would have shielded him if they could scarcely admits of any difference of opinion. But this, in the face of the evidence and of public opiuion, they dared not do. The report of the Committee was as follows: The Committee on Military Affairs, who were authorized, by the resolution of the House of Rep? resentatives of the 4lh day of February, 1870, to enquire into- the alleged sale of appointments to the Military and Naval Academies by members of this and the preceding Congress, respectfully sub? mit the following report: The Committee have taken testimony in the case of B. F. Whittemore, member of Congress from the first District of South Carolina, which testimony, together with a statement made to the Committee by Mr. Whittemore, in exculpation of himself, is herewith submitted. The committee having carefully considered the same, have come to the couclusion that in making appointments to the Military and Naval Acade? mies from the district represented by him, the said B. F. Whittemore has been influenced by im? proper pecuniary considerations. They therefore submit the accompanying resolution, and recom? mend its adoption. JOHN A. LOGAN, Chairman. AMASA COBB, JASPER PACKARD. WILLIAM L. STOUGHTON, JOEL F. ASPER, JOHN S. WITCHER, GEORGE W. MORGAN, HENRY W. SLuCUM, SOLOMON L. H?GE. Rrsolvcd, That B. F. Whittemore, a Represen? tative in Congress from the First Congressional District of South Carolina, be, and is hereby ex? pelled from his seut as a member of the House of Representatives in the Forty-first Congress. It will be seen that even his Radical colleague. Mr. H?ge, who claims to be a Representative from this State, by virtue of his having been defeated by a majority of over three thousand votes, sign? ed the report recommending the expulsion of his colleague. Mr. Whittemore may well exclaim to Mr. H?ge, "Et tu Brute!'' When the question first came before the House, Mr. Logun, tlie Chairman of theCommittee, stated upon the floor, and in the presence of Mr. Whitte? more himself: "No Committee of Investigation ever gave a man against whom charges were brought a fuller opportunity of defending him? self, by coming before tho Committee and having his statements taken down, so as to be put in as part of the evidence in tho report to Congress. This Committee has given every privilege that could be accorded to a man in this position. They have shown no desire to persecute any person in this House or outside of it; but they have acted fairly on every possible way toward tho gentleman who is implicated. They even notified him, and I myself told him what the testimony was. I had it road to him, and gave him every opportunity to bring witnesses, that he might defend himself by the statements of himself and his witnesses." And again, "Mr. Wbittemore did not pretend to deny the fact that he received this money ; he made no denial of it whatever, and merely endeavored to 'explain, as stated in the evidence. We came to the conclusion that it was not proper that he should longer be permitted to retain a seat on this floor. We did not consider his statement of the manner in which the money was expended by him was any exouse whatever of his conduct." That is, that having received the money as a bribe for his official patronage, it was no exouse that the money had been used for his own purposes and to secure his own election. Mr. Butler, of Massachusetts, begged for a postponement of the decision, until yesterday, when Mr. Whittemore should be heard at the bar of the House, and shew cause, if any he have, why sentence of expulsion should not be passed against him. But as it has turned out, this was a mere ruse. It was a device to shield the Radical party under its miserable system of reconstruction, from the consequences and ?-"^onsibilities oi its own acts. Upon the adjournment of Congress, Mr. Whitte? more, instead of preparing to appear at the bar of the House, telegraphed his resignation to Gov? ernor Scott, hoping thus to ward off the blow, and escape the punishment so justly due. Gov? ernor Scott accepted this resignation. And yes? terday Mr. Whittemore, instead of appearing at the bar of the House, presented documents from the Governor of South Carolina accepting his resignation. But this ruse failed. The Speaker promptly refused to receive them, ar oven to recognize Mr. Whittemore as a member. The resolution, that he was unworthy of a scat in the House, on account of his having disposed of West Point and Naval Academy appointments, for a pecuniary cousideration, was unanimously adopted. There was not a dissenting vote. Many doubtless voted for the resolution who still trem? ble in their shoes. The colored voters in the State will now perceive the truth, which we have loug and frequently uttered of the character ef the men they have elevated to office, and under whose influences they have been led, for selfish and pnriy purposes, to array themselves against the white race of their own soil. They are as much interested in good government and in a pure and intelligent representation, in public affairs, as any oilier portion of (he commonwealth. lu this case, they behold tho fruit of their own handiwork, and may well ask to bo delivered of those who have only used them, heretofore, as stepping stones to power nnd position, and that for tho most sor? did purposes.?Charleston Courier, 25th instant. -4? ? The Legislature ha3 authorized ;he Commit? tee of Investigation for the Third Congressional District to make a similar investigation for the Fourth Congressional District of this State, with? out compensation for their services. Three mem? bers of the committee have resigned?Wright, Buck and Elliott. ? John T. Dcwees, Republican member from North Carolina, and J. S. Gollnday, Democrat, of Kentucky, have resigned their scats as members of Congress. Their names have been connected with the selling of oadot appointments, and by re? signing they have successfully eluded an investi? gation into their conduct. ? A fire occurred in Galveston, Texas, on Sun? day night last, whioh destroyed a block of build? ings, containing goods to the amount of $1,000, 000. THE PROPOSED STATE COHVEHTIOS. In a lengthy article upon the political situation of this State, the Columbia Phoenix suggests tha1 a Convention of anti-Radicalists should be held at an early date. We make the following extracts from the article alluded to : In the meantime, another election is to be held, and the question arises what shall the opposition do?what specific line of action shall we adopt ? Upon certain points we are agreed. It is agreed that the radical party of the State must be oppo? sed at the ballot-box. It is agreed that a gener? ous and general rally must be made in behalf of political reform. It is further agreed that the op? position must acknowledge all the political and civil rights now enjoyed by the freedmen. It is agreed that the opposition must address itself to living issues?must be a party active, progressive and in full sympathy with the spirit of industrial development and popular enlightenment. It is agreed, in fine, that the opposition must go before the State pledged to the principle of fair play and justice to all, to the putting of able and honest men into office, to the honest and cheap adminis? tration of our State Government, to the develop? ment of our material wealth, and to the sincere encouragement of foreign capital and immigration seeking our State. Upon these points there seems to be no differ? ence. Here we have that unanimity in sentiment so much to be desired. But upon one vital point it must be admitted that there is a difference of views, judging from the indications of public opinion as reflected in the State anti-radical press. The question has arisen, how shall this fight be made t Shall we lay aside the Democratic banner and essay a new flag ? Our readers are aware that we have very decided views upon this sub? ject. As parties now stand, we are Democrats, and we do not propose to forego either name or general principles. But appreciating the para? mount importance of concert of action, knowing that the anti-radicalists of the State have a com? mon purpose in view, moved by an earnest desire to have all anti-rudicalists move like one man to the rescue of the State, we venture to suggest that it is quite possible to have these differences settled in a decisive way upon a fair and honora? ble basis. Let the question in debate be settled by the anti-radicalists themselves. In due time let a convention of earnest and able men from every county assemble, and suggest a platform upon which we may all be able to meet and fight the good fight of Carolina's redemption. In the meautime we do not hesitate to declare that we' earnestly hope and advise that the people will stand firmly by the Democracy. We want no hybrid party. We want honest men by honest means to consummate an honest reform. Let us stand by the Democratic party. Let us raise again our undishonored standards, nnd show that Democracy, rightly interpreted, means in this State POLITICAL BEFOBM AN? INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY, AND A FAIR FIELD FOB ALL. The Yorkville Enquirer also makes aa equiva? lent suggestion in the following words: The question of what should be done in oppo? sition to radicalism this summer has been rather freely discussed, of late, by a portion of the Slate press. The discussion appears to aim at securing concert of action, and in order to give it some definite result, we suggest that a convention be held in Columbia, of delegates from all the coon ties, unfettered by instructions and empowered to decide upon the policy to be adopted. If care is taken to select only the best and most judicious men as delegates, the decision of such a conven? tion will be sure of a nearly support. Speaking with authority, it would give shape and direction to the opposition. These arc essentials to success which the present mode of discussing totally lacks. Nay, more, the frequent production of platforms, as it implies uncertainty, both of prin? ciple and purpose, is a positive injuiry to what we all siucerely regard a good cause." -? OUB DUTY. To our mind, the question before our people, is, whether we shall longer submit to the despotic rule of a few misguided men, hostile to the great body of the people, doing everything in their power to impoverish the State, for the sake of gain, or whether we shall rise en masse to throw off this incubus, nnd reimplant the State upon the only sure foundation, equal government and low taxa? tion. It is not, whether we shall array ourselves against the Republican parly ; that, indeed would be useless, for the result of the lost Presidential campaign taught us the folly of such a course. It is not whether we shall give up the principles of Democracy, or merge them with those of the more conservative Republicans, but it is, will not both, the liberally minded of both parties unite to defeat the present destructive reign of a base clique. Can history point to an era in the life of any civilized government since the world began, paral? lelled to this in whioh we live ? Most assuredly not, unless it be one which immediately preceded the overthrow and dissolution thereof. We live in times, wherein thieves stalk abroad unpunished, and the most successful thief is regarded as most worthy of elevation to high office ! Times, wherein tho most unnatural phenomenon of ancient or modern ages is seen, viz: a commonwealth con? trolled and governed by a few strangers, who, un? able to procure decent or paying employment at home, come here, pour out huge and open lies into the ears of the coloiei man, and by him are raised to exalted positions where every opportunily is afforded of open and unchecked stealing, under the color of law, it is true, but laws made for the express purpose of forwarding their nefarious de? signs. But now, are we unwilling to seize the present opportunity of resetting ourselves from this false position ? False, because it exhibits this state of things, that there are no one of our own native born citizens, capable or worthy of holding the high positions above referred to. Shalll we suffer such an imputation longer to rest upon us, un? heeded and not denied ? Does it not bohoove ev? ery honest man of every color to unite in showing to the world, that we are fit and capable of govern? ing ourselves and managing our own affairs? No third party is requisite. Only a union be? tween the honest men of all parties, with the sole desire of rescuing ourselves from this disgraceful and humiliating position.?Camden Journal. -?? ? The bill to provide a sinking fund for the State has passed the Legislature. Uuder its pro? visions, it is contended that one-sixth of the bond? ed debt of the State will be purchased and can? celled during the year. ? In the last number of the Missionary Record, "Daddy Cain" advocates the election of at least two colored members of Congress and one colored United States Senator from South Carolina in the next elections. ? The Columbia Phoenix has been informed, upon good authority, that the agent of Mr. Sprague will soon commence operations upon the work of widening and deepening the canal near that city. ? The Legislature has been holding night ses? sions during the past week, and the Columbia Phoenix states that members of the House of Repre? sentatives are allowed to smoke their pipes and cigars in tiie hall during the evening sessions. ? The Legislature has adopted a concurrent resolution to pay Judge Wright the balance of an appropriation made for the salary of Judge H?ge, which that worthy individual did not draw from the Treasury. ? The negro Revels has been seated as Sena? tor from Mississippi. A motion to refer his cred? entials to the Judiciary Committee was defeated by a strict party vote, and the oath of office was then administcrd to him. _N. w. Stowell, of Claremont, N. H., adver? tises that he will pay good prices for Confederate States scrip and stamps. He will please send us pay for this notice of his enterprise in greenbacks. _President Grant signed the bill for the ad? mission of Mississippi on Wednesday last, and members of Congress from that State were ad? mitted to seats on the same day. ? The Irish societies in every principal city of tho United States are making extensive prepara? tions to celebrate St. Patrick's Day en ft larger scale than usual. j ITEMS-EDITORIAL ATTD OTHESWXBE ? Gen. Lee contemplates a trip to Europe this spring. ? The government still owe* Kentucky W*T claims amounting to $1,350,522. ? Florida has passed State aid bills to railroads for some five millions. ? Ohio proposes to give $5,000 for a monument to Gen. William Henry Harrison. ? The post office at Tylcrsyille, in Laurens Dis? trict, has been re-established. ? Morgan C Hamilton and Got. Flanigan have been elected United States Senators from Texas. ? West Point and Annapolis cadetsbips are now retailing at six hundred dollars apiece. By tho gross they come cheaper. ? We observe that A. C. Garlinglon, Esq.. formerly of Newberry, has been admitted to prac? tice in the courts of Georgia. ? Samuel Tyler, of Maryland, is writing a biog? raphy of Chief Justice Tancy, and was appointed to the task by the Chief Jnstice before he died. ? Columbus, Miss., has received 285.white im? migrants since the organization of its association to encourage immigration some months ago. ? The Legislature of West Virginia has voted to strike "white" from the constitution* sad to re? store the ballot to "rebels*" ? In Missouri now all women over 21 years of age, owners of property, are to vote on questions) affecting the raising of taxes for school purposes. ? Eii-Secretary Seward has returned to tho Atlantic shore in excellent health, after bruising around in Alaska, California and other remote re? gions for the last six or eight months. ? Santa Anna is trying to get back to Mexico, and was only defeated in bis purpose to sail from Havana on the 14th of February by an express prohibition of the Captain-General of Cuba. ? John H. Houston, a brother of the hero of San Jacinto, died in Washington recently, aged eighty years. He was one of the finest looking men in the city and remarkably well-preserved in physical appearance, and had been a clerk in tho Treasury Department for some years. ? Gen. Wade Hampton ha,* accepted the invi? tation of the Washington Light Infantry associa? tion of Charleston to deliver aa address in May next, at the dedication of the monument now be? ing constructed in honor of those members of this, gallant corps who fell during the war? The Fhcenix stands first on the list of Guanos. I used, this year, Phoenix Guano, Soluble Pa? cific, Bangh's Kaw Bone and Mapes' Phosphate. Where there was 200 lbs. Phoenix Guano it is hard to discern any difference between it and 300 Iba*. Soluble Pacific. The Phoenix stands first on the list of Guanos with me. From present prospects* I think i. will more than double tbe yield ot cot? ton this year. MIKE MvGEIL Anderen Co., S. C, August 1171860. -<? Do You Want Health f And Who Does Not f If so, be advised. USE DR. TUTT'S SARSAPA RTLLA and QUEEN'S DELIGHT, the great alter? ative and blood purifier. There is no mystery ahout universal success that attends its use. It is the finest selection of tonic, anti-bilious, anti? scorbutic aperient and purifying HERDS, ROOTS and BARKS that eTer entered into any medicinal compound. Burning Bush Chapter, No. 7, ]L:L-Ms A REGULAR CONVOCATION OF BURNING* BUSH CHAPTER will be held in, tho Chapter Room on MONDAY NIGHT, Mareh Z, 1870,. aft. seven o'clock. Companions will assemble with? out further notice. By order of the Most Excellent High Priest" E. FRANKLIN, Sec: March 3, 1870 88 3 HERMON LODGE, No. 116, A. F. Ml A REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF HERMON LODGE will be held in the Lodge Room at Mil ford's, on Saturday, March 5, 1870, at 10 o'clock a. m. Brethren will take due notice and govern themselves accordingly. By order of the Worshipful Master. G. W. BELCHER, See. March 3, 1870 80 1 LATENT QUOTATIONS OF SOUTHERN SECURITIES, IN CHARLESTON, S. C, Corrected Weekly by A. C. KAUFMAN* Broker, JVo. 25 Broad Street. FEBRUARY 25, 1870. State Sectjrites.?South Carolina, old, 84(5)86; do new,?(5)79; do, registered stock, ex int ?(a)79. City Securities.?Augusta, Ga., Bonds, ?(5)84; Charleston, S. C., Stock (ex qr int,)?@60; do, Fire Loan Bonds, ?-@ 75 ; Columbia, S. C, Bonds, ?(5)70. Railroad Bonds.?Blue Bidge, (first mortgage,) ?(5)50 ; Charleston and Sa? vannah, ?(a)(0) ; Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta, ?@9U; Choraw and Dariing ton, ?@80; Greenville and Columbia, (1st mort) ?(5)76, do, (State guarantee) ?(5)65; Northeastern, 82(5)84; Savannah and Charleston, (1st mort) ?@80; do, (State guarantee) ?(5)64; South Caroli? na^?@83; do, 73; Spattanburg and Union, 52(5)54. Railroad Stocks.?Charlotte, Colum? bia and Augusta, ?(5)55; Greenville and Columbia, ?(5)2; Northeastern, 7(2)8; Savannah and Charleston, ?@25; South Carolina, (whole shares) ?(5)44; do, (half do)?(5)22. Exchange, <fcc.?New York Sight, i off par; Gold, 117@119; Silver, 112(5)115. SOUTH CAROLINA BANK BILLS. ?Bank of Charleston. ?Bank of Newbciry. Bank of Camden.40(a)? Bank of Georgetown. 5(a)? Bank of South Carolina.10(a)? Bank of Chester. 5(5)? Bank of Hamburg. 3@? Bank of State S. C, prior to 1861..57(a) Bank of State of S. C, issue 1861 and 1862.....10@? ?Planters' and Mechanica' Bank of Charleston.?@? ?People's Bank of Charleston.?@? ?Union Bank of Charleston.?(?)? ?Southwestern Rail Road Bank of Charleston, (old).?@? ?Southwestern Rail Road Bank of Charleston, (new).?@? State Bank of Charleston.3(5)? Farmers' and Exchange Bank of Charleston.?(5) $ Exchange Bank of Columbia_10(~ Commercial Bank of Columbia.. 2< Merchants' Bank of Choraw.,.,. 3( Planters' Bank of Fairfiold...... 3( State ot South Carolina BiHa Re? ceivable.,.,. .par. City of Charleston Change Bills..par. ? Bills marked thus (?) aro boing re? deemed at the Bank Counters of each. J*.n 13, 1870 L"J ly