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. . - r vXztl ?rST <4^ . t'A .vzaf VOLUME IX.-NUMBER 1971. CHARLESTON, MONDAY MORNING1, MAY 6, 1872. EIGHT DOLLARS. ? YEAR. THE LIBERAL BOMBSHELL. HOW THE NOMINA7TO.V OF HORACE GREELEY WAS BROUGHT ABOUT? Wild Enthusiasm In the Convention The Platform In Pull-Effect or the Newa In Washington-The New? In ColnmHn-General Political Notes. The Northern papers are crowded with re? ports from and speculations ana comments upon the Cincinnati Convention. A dispatch of Friday night to '.ne Washington Patriot gives the following account ot how Horace Greeley happened to be nominated : Greeley's nomination may be said to have been caused by one of those storms of passion to which all popular assemblages are exposed. Every vote changed was cheered by the New yo rs: delegation with a sort of wild enthusi? asm, which operated magnetically upon the States that followed. When the sixth ballot commenced, Adams -led the poll fifty-one v ?tes, and all the Indications pointed to bis success, and the contest did not grow animated until Georgia suddenly broke the Hoe. From that Instant the stampede was general, until lt resulted In an overwhelming victory for Gree? ley: The usual formalities were quite forgot? ten In the uproar that followed the motion to make the nomination unanimous, which came from a New York delegate. The mo? tion was finally -pct; but while there was a loud and general aye, there were a great many nays, and the chair decided that it was not unanimous. He decid ed, however, that Hon. Horace Greeley was the nominee of the convention for President of the United Slates. THE FLATFORM. The following are the resolutions In full : We, the Liberal Republicans of ihe United -States, In national convention ast?mbled at -Cincinnati, proclaim the following principles as essential to a Just government : First. Wc recognize the equality of all men before the law, and hold that it is the duty ot the government, In Its dealings with the peo? ple, to mete out equal and exact justice to all, of whatever nativity, race, color or persuasion, religious or political. Second. We pledge ourselves? to maintain the union of these States, emancipation and -enfranchisement, 'and to oppose any reopen? ing of the questions settled by the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendments of the constitution. Third. We demand the immediate and abso? lute removal of all disabilities Imposed on ac? count ol the rebellion, which was finally sub? dued seven years ago. believing that univer? sal amnesty will result In the complete pacifi? cation of all sections ol the country. Epurth. Local self-government, y. ith Impar? tial suffrage, will guard the rights of all citi? zens more securely than any centralized power. The pabilo welfare requires (he su? premacy of the civil over tho military authori? ty, and the freedom of person under the pro? tection of the habeas corpus. We demand for the Individual the largest liberty consistent with public order, for the States self-govern? ment, and for the nation a return to the methods of peace and the constitutional limi? tation of power. s Fifth. The civil service of the government has become a mere instrument of partisan tyranny and personal ambition, and an object ot selfish greed. It is a scandal and reproach upon our Tree institutions, and breeds a de? moralization dangerous, to the perpetuity of Republican government. We, therefore, re? gard a thorough reform of the civil service as one of the most pressing necessities of the hour; that honesty, capacity and fidelity con? stitute the only valid claims to public em? ployment; that the offices of the government cease to be a jnatter of arbitrary favoritism and patronage, and that public stations be? come again posts of honor. To this end lt Is imperatively required that no President shall be a candidate for re-election. ? Suth We demand a system of Federal tax? ation which shall not unnecessarily interfere with the Industry of the people, and which Bhall provide means necessary to pay the ex? penses of the government, economically ad? ministered, pensions, the inter?s', on the pub? lic debt, and a moderate reduction, annually, of the principal thereof, and recognizing that there are in our midst honest but Irreconcila? ble differences of opinion with regard to the respective systems of protection and free trade, we remit discussion of the subject to the people in their congressional districts, and to the decision of Congress thereon, wholly free of executive interference or dicta? tion. Seventh. The public credit muat be Sacred? ly maintained, and we denounce repudiation in every form and guise. Eighth. A speedy return to specie payments ls demanded alike by the highest considera? tions of commercial morality and honest gov? ernment. Ninth, We remember with gratitude the heroism and sacrifices of the soldiers and sailors of the republic, and no act of ours sha??' ever detract from their justly earned fame orthe full reward of .their patriotism Tenth. We are opposed to all further grants of lands to railroads or other corporations. The public domain should be held sacred to ftc tn ft 1 Bottlers* Eleventh. We hold that it ls the duty of the Government in its intercourse with for? eign nations to cultiv?t* the friendship of peace by treating with all on fair ind equal terms, regarding it alike dishonorable either to demand what is not right or to submit to what ls wrong. Twelfth. For the promotion and success ol these vital principles, and the support of the .candidates nominated by this convention, we invite and cordially welcome the co-operation .ot all patriotic citizens without regard to previous political affiliation. THE NEWS IN WASHINGTON. The Democratic Leaders Perplexed and Unwilling to Commit Themselves. WASHINGTON, flay *. The nomination, while it excites mirth in all high political circles herd, seriously changes the probable prosramme. Demo? cratic leaders were virtually pledged to the Cincinnati Convention, with Davis as the standard-bearer, but now the shrewdest politi? cians predict a square Democratic nomina? tion. A very general informal conference was held by the Democratic senators and members during the afternoon, and it was determined, with great unanimity, that on their part there should be no public Individual approval ot the -Cincinnati ticket, but that the members of the Democratic party In Congress should delay their preferences until the voice of the whole parry should be heard In the National Demo? cratic Convention on the Cincinnati ticker, and that, whether the convention should be for or against If, every member should be bound by its decision. It was thought that In no o'.her way could the harmony and organization of the Democratic party be maintained. Several Democratic members, however, spoke io approval of the Liberal nominees. THE NEWS IN COLUMBIA. Honest Republicans Satisfied and Dem. erat? Hopetal-An Ignorant Inquirer Answered. [SPECIAL T2LEQKAM TO THE NEWS.] COLUMBIA, May 5. Many Republicans have endorsed the Cin? cinnati nomination?,, and leading Democrats from the upper coiiniieB express the hope that lt may be the opening wedge to tue clearing out ot corruption, and the securing of a more honest administration of the law?. The inquiry made by a feeble contemporary of youri?, now on its last leg-, '-who is Wheel? er,'? of the Columbia delegation to Cincinnati, creates merriment In these parts. Wheeler can be seen on all quarters here, by the many buildings be has erected, and the nioner he has invested. He ls now building seven large stores on the principal business street. He was formerly a citizen of Cincinnati, and ls a good Republican, but has uever held an office, which lust fact accounts, perhaps, for ihn Igno? rance of the Inquirers. SALUDA. NATIONAL LIBE RAL REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE. , CINCINNATI, May4. i'be following persons compos-* the National Liberal Republican committee lo the South : ?routh Caro ina, S. A. Pearce; Texas, E. M. Pease; West Virginia, R. C. Church; District of Columbia; C. M. Alexander; Non h Carolina, D. R. Goori low; Louisiana, H. C. War moth; Arkansas, John Klrkward; Florida, C. Drew; Tennessee, J. H. Fowler; Kentucky. L. N. Benbliz; Alabama, Wm. T. Hatchet! ; Missis? sippi, E. Jeffords; Georgia, B. L. McWhorter. Tue national executive committee elected Ethan Allen, of New Yolk, chairman, and Daniel Goodlow, of North Carolina, secretary, and adjourned subject to the call of the chair? man. "GREELEY AND VICTORY." CINCINNATI, May 4. The address of the National Convention ot the Irish American League concludes : "We take the liberty of suggesting the immediate organization of Greeley clubs or leagues in every ward, city and county, and that efficient State committees be selected for the more general direction ot and co-operation In the good work. Then organize, and let our watch? word be Greeley and victory." Signed In be? half of the committee, James J. Rogers, chair? man. New York; John Mccafferty, secretary, Missouri._ POWDER BURNED FOB GREELEY. STRACUSE, Mt 7 4. One hundred guns were fired here for Gree? ley. ALBANY, May 4.' One hundred guns were fired here for Gree? ley. _ _ _ GRANT TO BACK DOWN. The Warrior President Frightened at the Roar of the British Lion. WASHINOTON, May 4. TI j President, Secretary ol State and the foreign committee of the House and Senate had a conference to-day. The President, when directly approached, said he did not think it proper to communicate the object or I result of the conl?rence. The other par-j ties were equally reticent. From loose con? versation, the following may be regarded as a close approximation ot to-day's meeting ut the State department. Schenck hos notified this government that England, under no circum? stances, will permit the question of conse? quential damages to be presented at Geneva, lt ls noticed that Democratic members of the foreign committee of the House and Senate were not invited to the conference. Parties I to the conference have their months closed. IA back down on the part of the Administra? tion is probable-nearly certain. THE DEVELOPMENT OF BERLIN. The Rise tn Rent?. Few towns have to record so rapid a develop? ment of their prosperity as modern Berlin. In the last year especially the progress ?has been marvellous. As though a golden flood had deluged it, saya a correspondent of a London paper, this sandy and sterile region becomes suddenly productive ot untold wealth. For a twelvemonth banks and Commercial companies of every description have been springing up here like mushrooms after rain. Hundreds of millions of thalers have been Invested In new shares, and huge sums realized by the rising tendency of the market. Though the move? ment continues with unabated vigor, tue p ?o lie are ever wiling to take up fresh securities, and there seems to be no end to the gains of I founders and actionnaires. Already ine Ber- ? Un banks have become' nearly as numerous as those of London. The shareholding com? panies extend to every class of manufacture and commerce, and, being mostly based upon the purchased good-will of old and respecta? ble arms. prom'.?e sate returns. Their-ener? getic activity ls* walled by private specula? tions, consumption increasing in the same ra-1 tio, and many more orders coming In than can be executed. The ?workingman shares In the advantages ot this industrial revival, and receives from fifty to one hundred per cent higher wages than was the case six years ago. The price of provisions and rents have likewise gone u?> with extraordinary swiftness. Owing to the steady influx of wealthy peo? ple from the provinces elegant houses in ihis city are now worth twice, nay, thrice as much as three years ago, and even the poorest of the poor have to pay at least fifty Der cent, more than in 1669. It' ik I aw keeping wlihln bounds when I sa) . at the rent exacted from the middle and lower classes is half as much again as the presenTLondon standard. Other Indications likewise show tba increasing de? mand tor (he luxuries of life and better means of satisfying lt The consumption of gas has nearly doubled during the last two years. Market halls, an old desideratum, are about to be erected in ad parts ot the town. The sew? erage ls at last to be perfected, notwithstand? ing the Immense cost it will occasion, in a level plain, and at such a distance from the sea. The number of equipages and vehicles of every kind la prodigious in comparison to what lt was, and every dally necessary, from a great-coat to a sprig of parsley, has additional value attached to it by the vender. Last, not least the budeet of the city, froth four million thalers In 1868, has risen to between six and seven millions, and, If Improvements continue at the present rate, will soon attain an even nigher figure. THB NEW YOEE VEGETABLE AND FRUIT MAR? KET.-The Journal of Commerce of Friday, May 3, says: The recent arrivals of green peas were mostly out of order, and were sold low, and quotes them at $2a2 25. - ' The Dally Bulletin of Saturday, The 4th, re? ports green peas scarce,'"and should the next arrivals run prime, they would probably bring aa advance. The- general condition of | the vegetable market ls as follows from the Dally Bulletin of Saturday, the 4th. It says: The market for old potatoes is quiet, and with a liberal supply prises are heavy, though some holders are rather firm In their views and prefer to bold than submit to a decline. New Bermuda are selling at $9 per bb! from the dock. Sweets are not plenty, and held rather firmly. Seed sweets duli at about S3a 3 25 per bbl. Our quotations are in bulk; In shipping order 50 cents per barrel must be added. We quote : $2 50a2 75 per barrel for Peachblows; $2 50a2 75 per barrel for Early j Rose; $2a2 25 for early Goodrich; $1 25*2 per barrel for Dyrights; $1 75a2 per barrel for Jackson whites; $1 75 ?2 for Prince Alberts. Sweet potatoes $4*4 50 for Delaware kiln dried. Ia vegetables, red onions are ex? tremely dull and hard lo move. Green peas are scarce, and should the stock due on steam? er to-night run prime, it ls probable a slight advance will be obtained. Asparagus U quite plenty and selia at. about the prices given below. Other descriptions without essential change. We quote: Carrots $2 7513 per bar? rel. Radishes $2 per 100 bunches. Russia turnips $2 50a3 per barrel; white do., $3. Parsnips- $1 50a2. Onions, 5Cca$l 25 for red, and about $3 per barrel for white. Spinach $3*6 per bbl. Bermuda tomatoes 80a90c. per box; do. onions 32 50*2 75 per crate. South? ern kale $2 50a3; do Jersey and L. I. $4*5. Rhubarb S5a8 per 100 bunches. Norfolk as- ; paragus 16i30c. per bunch; do. Jersey 201 32c; do. Oyster Bay 50c. Lettuce S5a8 per 100. Of the green fruit market, the same paper says : Aoples are only moving moderately, and the tone of the market is less firm. Cranberries selling slowly at former prices. Strawberries unchanged. A lol more expected to arrive by steamer due to-night from Charleston. We quole: Strawberries SI 25 per quart. Anples mixed lots, lair, $4a4 50; do. prime $5*5 25; russet*, Roxbury, $4 50J5; favorite varieties, $6a6 50. Cranberries-fine, $16 50al8 per bar? rel, do. crates. S6.t6 50. -Thu following arrests have been made in Union since our last report : Gillam Thomas, Tnomas Vin-on, Warren Barnett, William Vaughan, Joseph S. Sims, Jr.,* T. L. Hames,* e. MeWum ter,* A. Ward, D. A. T. Farr, ?ol? den Harmon, Samuel Harmon, James Moke? ly, Pack Morely and Marlon Fowler. Those murked thus* were released, after examina? tion belore United Stat, s Coinmls-loner Byron, upon $3000 bond each, lo appear at the next sitting of the United States District Court for the Stale. THE VOICE OF THE PRESS. TBE NOMINATION OF GREELEY SURPRISE TO THE COUNTRY. Various Expressions of Opinion from the Independent and Partisan Press The New Torie Herald Promises Con? ditionally to Support Greeley-Topsy? turvy Condition of the Political Arena -What will the Democracy do 7-Fav? orable Comments of the Southern Press. NEW YOBS, Hay 4. In view of the Interest taken In the probable action of the Democratic party, the following from the World ls telegraphed : It editorially expresses profound surprise at the result in Cincinnati. Adams, who proved by far the strongest of all the candidates who had been expected to be strong in the convention, might have been cordially endorsed by the World, as he would have been cordially sup? ported by the Democratic party. Greeley can receive no such endorsement, nor bas he any reason to expect such support. The conven? tion has chosen to nominate the most heated and conspicuous opponent of the Democratic party In the. country. Called for revenue re? form, lt bas selected the most zealous of pro? tectionists. This leaves the Democratic party entirely free to await the developments of the immediate future, and opens the way for a DOSSR ; Democratic victory. The World will reserve Us Judgment until the meeting of the National Convention, to be called next week by the national committee 'meeting In ibis city. The World recommends an early dale for the assembling of the convention. The Herald editorially welcomes Greeley Into the campaign as a man whom th' eople will always respect and honor. The Jerald adds : "Whether we shall support or oppose him must be deelded by hlmse.r. He has re? ceived this nomination, and if he avoids cer? tain fallacies that have embarrase ed the use? fulness Of his career, we shall Bupport bim/' PHTLADELPH?, May i. The Age suggests a straight Democratic ticket._ VIEWS OF TBE ORGAN OF THE DEM? OCRATS IN CONGRESS. [From the Washington Patriot.] The Republican organization has already been shattered to the centre by the Cincin? nati movement, and this nomination will complete the work of destruction. For a long lime editor ot the leading Republican Journal of the country, and editing- lt with a power, vigor, and Intrepidity such as none ot his party associates could pretend to match, Mr. Greeley's name has become a household word among the Republicans. He built up In a great measure the party ol whose power Gen? eral Gran" ls now the beneficiary. His admitted integrity, outspoken frankness, ha? bits of independence, and moral courage, and even his little personal peculiarities, however curious, have given him an individual pop? ularity such as General Grant never, even In his palmy days, possessed. The nomination bodes no good, therefore, to the Ring candi? date at the Philadelphia Convention. The Democratic National committee wll meet In New York on Wednesday next, to de? termine upon the time and place of holding the National Democratic Convention. This convention will be composed ol the wisest, ablest, best and most patriotic men of the party from all Stales and sec i loDS of the coun? try, and will authoritatively speak the wish ot the great Democratic heart. Its first duty will be to present to the people such candidates as will command the respect and secure the sup? p?t t of the good and true men of the country, md rally to the standard they bear the great Dody of tboie who regard the promotion of the best Interests of me nation as the para? mount duty of the patriotic citizen. WBAT TBE SOUTBERN PAPERS SAY ABOUT TBE TICKET. Tone or the South Carolina Press. [From the Columbia Phoealx.] . It will be gratifying to the friends of recon? ciliation, reunion and reform throughout jthe Land to learn that the grand consultation at Cincinnati has ended in the nomination of Horace Greeley for President. - To the South Lt will be especially pleasing, for he has been the steadfast champion of our oppressed sec? tion ever since the war; and If there be one Northern man more than any other who has endeared himself to our people, it is he. Mr. Greeley has, too, every element of success In hiv, andls possessed of the high qualities ot head and heart that befit a man lor the lofty position ot chief magistrate of a great people. He ls a man of earnest convictions and well defined principles, and ls hon? est, "'consistent ana unvarying In acting up -to them. He ls,1* too, the father of freedom to the colore? race. For years and years before Grant was ever heard of, he did battle In their behalf, and, next ta Ur. Sumner, there ls no one probably that could succeed so well as be in dividing the black vote with Grant. The platform appears to embrace every principle that any true Con? servative patriot, whatever hts past party affiliations may have been, can demand. We believe the Democratic party will sustain the nomination and the platform almost unani? mously. The Liberal Republicans have, by the pop? ular support which they have shown they have In their owu patty, by the acceptable platform they have announced, and by the Etrengib and worth ol their nominations, tully entitled tnem8elves to that Democratic support which has Indirectly been promised them. We are tree to eay trtat we hope they Will receive lt. To the South, in our Judgment, the Liberal Republicans offer an opportunity of a recon? ciliation more wide-spread and enduring than could be accomplished by the restoration of the Democratic party to power, and we there? fore hope thut no Democratic Convention will be called, but that the party will tacitly fall Into Hue and support the Liberal Republicans, who represent all their essential political doc? trines. ['?'rom the Columbia Sooth Caroni un ] Whatever be he chances of success for the Cincinnati,nominees-whether the nomina? tions made be wise or not-of this at least we are fully satisfied, that lt deserves the respect and sympathy ot the outraged South. Certain it ie that with Mr. GreeTy as Prei-ldeni, the corrupt officials who have brought such dis? asters upon the South would receive no com? fort norn Washington. No Journal In lhe country has denounced the State plunderers more pointedly than the Tribune. [From the Criarles ton Courier] The convention has shown itself by Its nom? inations to be a living, earnest power. There will, us in all case?, be wide differences of opin? ion as to Its selections. There can be none, that both Messrs. Greeley and Brown stand firmly placed In hostility to Ute "rule or ruin" wing ol the pai ty, of which General Grant ls the head, and to iha'. policy by which the con? stitution has been wantonly violated and the States of th? South converted into subject provinces. iFrom the Georgetown Times.] So far BB the South ls cone- rhed no man could possibly be nominated who would not be preferable, to the vulgar man who now oc? cupies the White House. As there seems to be no chance for ihe election of a Democrat, the next best thing for the Democrats io do ls to support the candidate ot Liberal Republi? cans, even if that candidate be Horace Gree? ley. [From the Columbia Union-Grant organ.] The great mass-meeting at Clncinnattl has doubtless surprised uearly everj body. Horace Greeley has been nominated for President, and Gratz Brown for Vice President. Pro? tection ann Free Trade juin hands, and every? thing ls lovely. In our opinion, General Grant has less to fear from the opposition of Mr. Greeley as u candidate for President, than from Mr. Greeley as editor of the Tribune. One Columbiad is spiked by this nomination, and Ute pos-lbility of ihe Democrats endotsing the Cincinnati nominee ts thrown entirely out cf the ques? tion. L*t the Republican column push straight on. and ali h ugh there is no ground for questioning Mr. Greeley*-* Republicanism, there may be manv difficult questions pro? pounded io his friends, as to the need ot nnklng this split in the party to gratify the ambition of any man. Tone of the Georgia Press. ; Fr ora the Savannah Republican.] We take no band in tbis fight so far. The Democratic Convention is to meet in July perhaps it may be sooner. To that we look, and by that we will be guided. That is the political flag we expect to fight under. ?[Prom the Augusta Constitutionalist] It ls premature to speak of what the action of the Democratic party will be. There must be time for reflection and Interchange of views and for a deliberate survey of the field. That great party ls uncommitted as to its course. It will not be true to Its traditions and to Its dut/ if lt act hastily, excitedly, or under the inspira, tion ol past prejudice and passion. [From the Savannah News.] We congratulate our Democratic trlends on a.consummation which augurs so favorably for the restoration of constitutional govern? ment The nominations at Cincinnati leave the question of the actual and permanent dis? integration of the Radical party no longer lu donbt. A less partisan nomination might have resulted in serious compromise and cer? tain defeat of the friends of the constitution. All the real elementsei strength of the Cin? cinnati organization are within the Radical party. It can receive little if any aid from the true Democracy of the country, while it must, by dividing, weaken the corrupt and revolutionary dynasty now -in possession of the government. It only remains lor the Democratic party to promptly organize Ito [orces and enter vigorously and confidently into the canvass. Tone of the North Carolina Press. [From the Wilmington Star.] We holst to-day the National Reform bao ier, with Horace Greeley and B. Gratz frown as our standard-bearers [From the Wilmington Journal.] The policy of the South at the present noment should be passive-" a masterly in? activity." We cannot, of course, secure the lomlnatlon of such men as we would prefer. Ve have had no part or lot tn the present temi nations and are in no manner responsible brit. Let us consider the matter calmly and eisurely, and cast,our influence and votes LS future events will prove to be best for mr own interest. Tone of the Maryland Press. [From the Baltimore Sun.] What will be the disposition of Democrats rene ral ly towards Mr. Greeley remains to be eeo. However they may regari him, it ls iniversaily conceded that Mr. Greeley ls an tocest man, a man of Independence and enrage, and that he ls actuated by a genuine plrit of conciliation and peace. The* Sooth viii support him beyond a doubt, as well as Ir. Brown, whose liberal course In Missouri oakes him a true representative of the policy here adopted, and seems to have been reoog ilzed as such by the convention, when, after ils name was withdrawn from the Hst ot can lldates-for the Presidency, lt was put on the text ballot on ihe ticket /or Vlce^Presidency. .'he platform of principles adopted by the con entlon meets the occasion. Prom the Baltimore Gaz ?tte-fiercely Demo? cratic] . It ls useless to waste words at such a crisis, r attempt to excite hopes which can never be eallzed. The selection of ?Mr. Greeley ilaces an Impassable barrier between the ilberal Republicans and the Conservative nasses of the country. He can never re? el ve the support of the Democratic party, r any respectable number of Its members, 'he men, or clique, in our ranks who would DOliabiy endeavor to bring about such a onsum malton, would be crushed to atoms. 'Vom mis hour, henceforth, the Democratic olumn will move on unbroken. Its rganlzatlon, once threatened with dls aemberment, will now be stronger than evar. 'here will be no faltering-no backward te ps. In the wild chaos . that exists In the Udical ranks, the ?lection ot the Democratic andidates for President and Vice-president 3 as certain as the coming of election day, if he Democratic National' Convention only ex rclses In its deliberations an ordinary degree if wisdom and discretion. The day for. en angling alliances has past, and happily for he party andT.be country, there la> but one tath left tor the Democracy lo tread, and that s, adhesion to its own principles, and the election of wise, pure and honest statesmen ts its candidates. * Tone ?ot the Alabama Preta. [Prom the Montgomery Advertiser.} The resolutions will be received with very general favor by the Conservative elements if the country. The ticket ls .certainly a trong one and will command the en husiasllc support of a large section ol he hitherto Republican party. Should the ?rational Democratic Convention resolve 0 support these candidates and the prin? gles of their proclaimed political creed, 1 will be chosen by au overwhelming majority if electoral votes. As we have belore said he question will hot be the defeat of Grant, mt only the majority, by which he will be 1 efe a ted. - ? . Tone ot the Virginia Preta. [From the Richmond Dispatch.] Mr. Greeley is an extraordinary man.. He las bad his crotchets and peculiarities, buj, his ?onesty and real benevolence make up a man? ie broad enough to cover his fault?, however nany they may he. He bas assurely exhibited n au ardent and unmistakable manner his de? motion to country. No man has labored harder lince the war lo restore peace, equality, and . tood feeling amongst the people and sections. . The old white hat and overcoat may become imblems ot his better part that will excite ?nthusiasm everywhere, and rally an army hat will sweep the present ldcumbents from he offices they have abused so grossly for the jratlflcatlon of passion and avarice. Should the Democratic party nominate a Icker, the reBult would be either to reunite he Republican party by the withdrawal ot he Liberal ticket or to defeat that ticket, and >rolong the dominion of the men under , ?hose aimlnlstratlon of the government we , lave suffered so greatly and the constitution , ms been so orten violated. We can hardly hink it possible that a step so Idle, so cer- , alu to end in disaster, will je taken. It TOI dd be the supremest folly. Therefore, although the ticket Is not ours, ! vi th a smile at the singularity of the situa- . ion, let us take honest old Horace and the , rallant defender of Liberalism from Mis- . muri, and If our votes help to elect them, ve shall feel that wo have done admirably , veil In escaping the prolonged misrule ot ? iltra-RepublicanlBm. , [From ihe'Rlchmond Enquirer.] I The Cincinnati Convention has done its pork well. It has presented the very strong !st ticket to the country that could have been ?elected. Thia ls the opinion of all with whom 1 ve have conversed upon the subject. It ex- , llted not a little enthusiasm when announced ipon our streets yesterday, and we met but ow who would not willingly entrust the disti? lles of the republic to such keeping. The pat orm adopted by the convention, too, is a very rood one, and nobody will find any difflculiy n standing square upon ir. AB "lookers on n Vienna" we may be permitted to express an inpartial ooloton that Grant will discover 1 his to be the hardest wall he-has ever butted lia bullet-head against. Greeley and Brown ire both acceptable to the people ol the j ?outb. [From the Petersburg Index.] The action of the convention wr s wise. It neets most ot the conditions;' Hs candidates ire strong tn the North and Northwest; both )f them have been Identified with all that has jeen good In the Republican party; both are I nen who excite great personal enthusiasm; I loth come before us as consistent and bold I idvocates ol amnesty and ot constitutional 1 .ule; boih declared open opposition to mill- 1 ary rings and governmental corruption. If i he Dem?crailc party ls wise, tts candidate Is i lotntuated. If it ls determined, Its victory ls isstired. -The Columbia Phoenix repDrts that a de> 'gatlon from Greenville called on Governor scott. Frlduy, to have ?reward offered for the irrest of the incendiaries who have been in? est lng that towu. Colonel Irvine, Mr. Robert , dc Kay, T. C. (iower, Esq.. and Mr. J. C. , ?ailey, ot the Greenville Enterprise, were the 1 iommittee of citizens. There have been eight ?r teu Incendiary fires in Greenville wlmin he last two weeks, mostly confined lo stables. Nie Governor promised to offer a reward of >500 for the apprehension of the Incendiaries, rvhlch, with an additional reword of au equal imoiint offered by the town r-uthoritles. will, t is honed, lead to the detection and punish? ment of the guilty parties. AFFAIRS IN THE STATE. THE SLATE FOR GOVERNOR. Another Candidate Proposed-'.Flonegt John" to Bay Up the Con ve n tlon, [SPECIAL T8LXQBAH TO TEX NS WS. ] COLUMBIA, May 6. The last new wrinkle In Governor-making circles is a tolerably well-matured plan to mn John Patterson,;of Bine Ridge notoriety, by se? curing his nomlnatios In the convention by money. The political elements are disturbed, especially those variegated ones in the Repnb llcan ranks. It ls rumored that the visit of Moses, Jr., to Charleston was not satisfactory so far as forwarding his prospects for Govern? or is concerned. Judge Mackey and Govern? or Scott were to start for (Charleston this morning. PALUDA. THE ORANGEBURG TOUH3AMENT. A Brilliant Gathering and a Spirited Contest-Twenty-five Knights Con? testing for the Prizes-Crowning the Queen and Choosing the Maids of Honor-The Festivities Concluded with a Ball. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDU NT.] j ORANGEBTRO, S. C., May 2. The "tournament," which came off yester? day, was an affair which for order and display ' elicited the surprise and delight of the Im? mense crowd gathered to witness lt. Captain r. A. Jeffords, of Charleston, has been untiring' in his efforts to render lt a success, and with the co-operation of an efficient committee, succeeded admirably. At an early hour the field was covered with vehicles driving here ind lhere to secure good positions for obser? vation. The temporary booths, erected to pro? tect the occupants from the sun, were soon packed, and the area allotted to the contestants was bordered with an expectant throng, all zay In holiday attire. By common consent business was suspended to permit all to at? tend, and the smart shower which at one time threatened to ruffle both the. toilettes and the temper of the visitors, only served to settle , the dust, and left the course In splendid con litton. The knights, twenty-five In number, i jnder command of Captain Jeffords, who act id as herald, and preceded bf a band of music narched from the old parade ground through ?ussell street, thence up the railroad avenue { to the field of contest Forming in iront of the judges' stand, the rules governing the ex- ' jrclses were read, and the field was cleared for ? ictlon. j ?The herald left bis prancing up and down, ' Kow rings tne bu ?ie, loud and clarion. i mere ls no oe ore to say, up goes the lance, Frith measured poise, and to allay the prance ? )f restless steed, the sharp = pur pricks hts side, mere were the rivals, who knowing dared to ride, , Lud each though bent on winning Knightly fame, Pelt that to lose waa earning still a name." Ur. S. D. Dantzler. representing "Appomat? tox,'1 costume closely resembling that ot the Confederate cavalry, rode first. Dr. M. G. < balley, ' ?Greenwood," costume bright, green, trimmed with gold, rode next, and discovered < 0 his brother knights the fact of his being a ' langerous rival. Then followed Ur. Daniel Zimmerman, "Lang Syne," costume High- I ander. This knight rode his favorite war- : loree. Mr. D. F. Hoorer, "Indlanfield," fol- i owed. Next came Mr. John Robinson, "Rich? ild I,"- costume black velvet, trimmed with ermine and silver. - The knight of "Yellow Plume,'' Mr. J: R. 0. Betterson, was hand? somely attired with black velvet and geld. Mr. H. W. C. Petch, "Black Plume," was a grace? ful and expert rider, but lost his - rings on ac? count of an unpracticed horse. Mr. N. M. 3 all ey, "Southern Cross," rode with dash and iffect. Mr. C. Culler, "Fox Hunter." showed the training of both rider and steed. Mr. P. 3. Can nih, "Lost Cause," sustained hie glori? ous colors (the gray) by a stout struggle. Mr. Browning, "Four Holes," made a persistent dash, butrnls horse was intractable. Mr. J. 8. ?lbergottle, . Starry Cross," costume blue and silver, rode to the evident anxiety ot his suc? cessful predecessors. Ur. A. U. balley, "Old Palmetto," dashed by in full Confederate grav, his costume* exciting a loud cheer. Dr. F. w. Dantzler, in fancy costume, followed, and gave the track to Dr. T. B. Legare, "Berwick," costume black velvet, trimmed with ermine and steel, and white plumed. Bis run showed that there was another "Richmond" In the field. Ur. John J. Balley, "While Star," costume white with blue sash, roth*, dexterously. Mr. W. Stokes, as "Frederick II," made a very at? tractive appearance, and returned his rings amid the cheers ol the crowd. Mr. H. H. Biggs, "Charleston," costume black velvet anti ?rift, rode wei), but his horse needed training. Mr. G. L. Balley, "Edlsto," R. E. Avlqger, "Santee," and J. W. Patrick, "Duke ot-Wel? lington." all rode through finely, the costume 01 ihe Duke being especially attractive. Next followed In order, Mr. J. G. Vose, "Dorches? ter," Mr. D. M. Elkins, "Black Knight," Jae. 8. Bey ward, "Beaufort," and Mr. GUllson as "Bed Gauntlet." The round of the first con? test being iun, after an Interval which was oc 2upl?d by the band, the second was completed with varying success; and now came the third incflast trial. After a short breathing spell, the knights were again In line, and the bugle sounded the start. Never were saddles better filled, nor lances couched more truly;i>ut the close of the struggle found the knights '.Greenwood," "Fox Hunter." "Lost Cause," ''Berwick" and the "Black Knight" all with equal claim upon the yet unsettled crown. It was decided that as each of these had taken jeven out of nine rings ihat they must run igaln for the championship. "Greenwood" leads off; cairn and firm he dashes oo. One, two, three-he has them all, and his prize is won. Now follows the "Fox Hunter," but Duly to lose; then dashed with ardent haste the knight of the "Lost Cause. His fate ls sealed, too. The Knight ni "Berwick" again runs, but carries away but one ring. The .'Black Knight" follows, and gets two. The result ww that "Greenwood" has the prlvl- ; lege of crowning (he queen, and received a prize of a saddle; the "Black Knight" to select the first maid of honor, prize silver cup; "Ber? wick" to select the second maid of honor, prize , handsome bridle and spurs; "Dorchester," for speed, prize saddlecloth. After the contest of : the lance was completed, a pile of brush was heaped, and the knights competed lor horse? manship. "Old Palmetto" bore off the first prize, a sliver cup, and "Berwick" the second prize, a fine bridle. The coolest being now over, the knights ?vere drawn un In front of the Judges' stand, ind the successful knights were presented with their prizes, all of which were handsome ind substantial. To Captain Izlar fell the duty >f presenting the Knight of "Yellow P.ume" with a Lia cup, his reward for taking the few? est rings. May ii be serviceable as an Incen? tive to better things at another lime. Miss Felicia Robinson was crowned as queen by the Knight of "Greenwood;" Miss Berry was chosen as maid of honor by the "Black Knight," and Miss Beaal? Goodwyn as maid of donor by Knight "Berwick :" "A crown of ruddy gold enclosed her brow, Plain without pomp, end rich without show, And maids as peerless as their bright queen was fair.? The amusement of the day being over, preparation was made for the ball, and here gathered the young and guy lo the mazy lance, inspired by the music of the band, until the "wee ema' hours" bade them to dis? perse, only to remember with pride and pleas? ure a day spent in refreshing recreation, wltji Dut an accident to mar IIB delight*. THE REV. CHARLES BETTS. A Tribute of Hespect to HU Memory. At the Marlon District Conference, held at Seorgetown, S. C., April 18, 1872, the follow? ing preamble and resolutions were unani? mously adopted: JPAereas, This District Conference has re? ceived the sad Intelligence that the venerated and beloved Rev. C. Betts ha??, within a lew days, been called from the labors of earth to his reward; it ls proper that we give some ex? pression of our esteem tor his diameter, and our high appreciation ol his long and laitbin] service as a minister of the Lord Jesus Cnrlst. From the best Information we now bare, Brother Betts was born on tbe first d?f of the present ce nt arr. He entered the ministry In the South Carolina Conlerence In. 1818, and was for fifty-four years one of its most useful and Influential members. Upwards of thirty five years ot this time, probably, was spent In what islinown as the Peedee country; hence the name of Charles Betts was a boasehold phrase Jn all these lands, and the death of no one In this section would be likely to create a wider or more profound sensation", AS a de? tailed and complete account of the life and labors of our departed father in Israel will ap? pear hearafter. yet as members of the District Conference, with which bf was connected, this tribute ls due to one from-wbose large ex? perience and sagacious counsel we have de? rived Buch benefit, and whose indefatigable labors, pathetic sermons and powerful prayers have contributed so largely to the permanent establishment of Methodism, more especially in this part of the conference territory. We rejoice to know that while hts death was sudden, it lound bim on the field, sword In hand. - For some weeks God had evidently been leading him into a closer communion with himself, and when the voice at midnight came, as a veteran, tranquil amid the alarm that pervaded his family, and catching his Captain's eye, "Hts spirit, with a bonnd. Left its encumbering clay; His tent at snnrise on tbe ground, A darkened min lay." Resolved, That we tender to Sister Betts and family our Christian sympathy and prayers, that He, who has promised to be" "a husband to the widow and a father to the fatherless," may be their portion in time and In eternity. Resolved. That we recommend tbe erection of a suitable monument at his grave, by the church in the bounds of this district. . (Signed) JNO. A. POSTER, R. B. PEGCES. A. McP. HAMBT, Secretary Dist. Conf. JOTTIS GS ABOUT TSE STA TE. -Camden ls to have a steam grist mill. -Marlboro' Jail ls repairing. -Work will soon begin on the free bridge at Camden. -The "oldest Mason" bas made his appear? ance In Marlboro'. He Is a member of Marl? boro' Lodge, No. 88, and dates Irom 1812. ' -A number of the soldiers In the up-coun? try are deserting. Their excuse ls that their pay was reduced from $16 a month to $13. -O. B. Levy and J. G. Mackey have been reappointed trial justices for Charleston County. -Nine colored persons were killed on Mr. Thomas Haveners plantai lon, on San tee, by the terribie tornado of the 18th ult. -It ls reported that Dr. J. B.* Bratten, of fork County, who, to escape arrest, fled on the arrival of the military at that place last year, has recently been arrested. -Secretary Carde zo made aspeesb in Beau? fort last week, and declared that "the barna? cles must be scraped off, and the rotten planks taken out In order to carry the ship of State safely into port." -Sharper Williams, colored, who escaped from the jail ot Chesterfield some Urne last fall, was recaptured and committed to the jail of Marlboro', on Thursday, the 25lh ultimo, and on last Monday was turned over to the sheriff of Chesterfield. -Twelve car loads of railroad Iron passed up to Spartanburg for the Air Line Railroad on Tuesday last. The work on tbat road ls rapidly progressing. Track-laying will soon be commenced at the Spartanburg end of the line. -Tim Hurley, believes in Columbia. "Hur leyvllle" made him famous throughout the length and breadth of the State: now he ls en? gaged In Improving Sprlgglns's HUI, by the erection of thirty or forty cottages for the ac? commodation of persons of small mean?. .?' -On Wednesday night five of the soldiers who were lodged in Jail at Unlonvllle f?r de? sertion made their escape by sawing tbe bars of the window In the large hall. Al? though all tbe Eu-Klux prisoners confined in the Jail could'bave escaped at the same time, not one of them took advantage ol the oppor? tunity. -Rachel Stallsworth, who was convicted.of murder, and sentenced to* be hung In Jaly next, which sen te ice was commuted to im? prisonment for lifo in th? Penitentiary, has had the sentence still further commuted to Imprisonment for life In the county Jail ot Edgefleld County, on account of her advanced age and feeble health, which will not.allow her removal. . -On Thursday night, Joe Jackson, Jim Pauldlng, Hance Bridges, Tom Smith, W. H. Jones and Bin Green, (all colored,) Confined in the Columbia jail as county prisoners, made their escape from the Jail, by forcing the cell doors open and springing the window grat? ings with sash 'weights*taken from the win? dows by one of the . prisoners, who was allow? ed the use ot tbe corridor during the day, on account ot sickness.* Arter forcing the win? dow bars, they let themselves down with their, blankets. . THE .WEATHER ABD TSE CROPS. * Union. The Union Times says: "For the past two weeks we have had very cool and dry weather, , with much wind, and our farmers aft; com? plaining that they are compelled to stop all work, particularly on the uplands. The cold and wet weather which continued so long Just at the time when the usual spring work of fat ming should have been pushed vigorous? ly, kept the ploughs out ot the field and re? tarded planting operations at least one monlh. When the rains stopped it left the Boll very cold and in no cdhdltlon to start the seeds planted to.growlng, until the not dry weather sut in. Much of the cotton has been planted during the dry weather, and lies inert in soil, having no moisture, consequently It cannot germinate. But little corn ls seen comiog up, as yet. We can safely say our crops are behind a month or five weeks, and many farmers are compelled to stop their ploughs." * TRIBUTE OF RESPECT. At a regular meeting of Landmark Lodge, No. 76, A. F. M., the following preamble and reso? lutions were adopted: Whereas, lt has pleased Almighty God, through the mystery or His divine economy, to take from our midst a bright and genial brother, who en |oyed not only the respect and confidence or his brothers around him, but had won for himself amongst oil* who knew him that warmth or a true and genuine esteem, tne best'criterion of <hls high character as a good man and Mason. There Tore, pe it Resolved, That In the death or Brother .E. T. Hughes our Lodge mnurns'tbe toss nf onewncse efficiency as an officer, and zeal In the discharge or his duties, shine forth tn oar present prosperity as a living monument to the worth and memory of our dearly be.oved br.ther. Resolved, That we deeply sympathize wlththoBe to wh'>m he was nearest ard dearest. Resolved, That tills Lodje be draped tn mourn? ing for thirty days, and a page jon our minutes be in sc nb d to his memory; and that a copy of these resolutions bc famished the family or our deceased brother, and be published m tne daily papers. T. P. LOWNDBS. Secretary. JG* FROM TRUSTWORTHY DATA IT has been estimated that at least one-fourth of all persons born in the United States have, at birth, langs in a tuberculous condition, and, in conse? quence, ave predisposed to Pulmonary Com? plaints; yet lt ls equally well established that this predisposition ccel not end in CunaumpUon, Astnmaor any other lung disease, ir due care and watchfulness be observed, and all exciting canses promptly treated as they ame It ls tn Just such cases-that Dr. p. J AYN EM EXPECTORANT exer cl es lt- most ben ed cl al elects, and has produced the largest proportion or Its cures. Besides promptly removing Coughs and Colds, which, when it ff to themselves, are the most common cause of tuberculous development, the Expecto? rant allays any lorlammat.on which may exist and, by promoting easy expectoration, cleanses the lungs of the substances which clog them np, and which rapidly destroy when suffered io re? main. Sold everywhere. PHILIP WISEMAN A 00., Agents, Charleston, S. C. mayi-thst u3 DANDEIFF MAY BB EFFECT(7. ALLY1 eradicated from the scalp by a lew appllca tiona Of HALL'S VEGETABLE SICILIAN HAIR RENEWER. may4-stuthnaw St) iris attir ^nmisijing ?coos. UND E RWEAR FOR IVI AL --fir* -Jf Attention, is invited to ni/ Immense Stock of INDIA GAUZE, SUMMER MERINO; *p LISLE THREAD, v ^ -CHINA COTTON AND MUSLIN UNDERSHIRTS. FANCY CHEVIOT, AND PERCALE SHIRTS AND COLLARS. Gent's Half Hose for Slimmer Wear in Great Variety; u i 1HE LATEST STYLES OP COLLARS, LINEN" : AND PAPER, TIES AND BOWS. ~ AT . . E. SCOTT S STAR SHIRT EMPORIUM, MEETING STREET, OPPOSITE THE MARKET HALL. oona .". FlRCHGi>TT,BENEDICT&CO rr ??j*. I NO.-i?44 KING- STREET, | ,; .WILL OFFER ON MONDAT, MAY 6th, and luring the coming week unprecedented bargains ( in - i . ? SILKS COMPEISO?O 10 pieces Rich LYONS' TAFFETA SILKS, at $1 and $128 , io pieces Oros Grain, $l 87 and $i 76. 10 pieces Superb Oros' Grain, ta and SS W . *, 10 pieces' Elegant Japanese Black stripe, erny 7*0. 60 Japanese Silk Dress Patterns, $8 60 2 cases Assorted Summer Dress Goods, 26c. A lot of Elegant Alpacas at reduced prices . - A si end id selection of Llama Lace Shawls from $io to $&o 60 Elegant Shetland Sbawls, $2 60 and.$8. . .DOMESTIC AMD LINEN DEPARTMENT. 20 cases or BLEACHED, from io to soc.-a Baring of 8 cents per yard ls guaranteed 10 cases Fatst Colored Prints, latest styles 2 cases Figured and Striped Percales, 18, 20 and 220. 10 pieces8-4 Bleached Linen Damask only 700," ? . worth SI 100 dozen Napkins, SI 25 50 dozen Doylies, 76c. ,1 case of all Shades LlnenaLawns, 26o. 2 cases Buff and Figured Lawns, 16c. WILL BK SOLD AT VERY LOW FIGURES: 100 pieces SW?83 Muslin 60 piece) Plain and Striped Nainsook 60 pieces Plain and Striped Jaconet 26 pieces "Victoria Lawns 200 pieces or Striped, Bordered, Do tted and Flg '. ure d Plqnes 100 pieces Bobblnet - Sooo pieces Mosquito Net, only 76c. RIBBON DEPARTMENT. We have just opened a fresh Invoice or Plain, Bolled and Oros Gram iffBBON, comprising all the fashionable shades at very popular prices. HOSIERY AND PARASOLS. We call particular attention to the above goods, which will be found real bargains, offer? ing an opportunity seldom met with in this city. OUR CLOTH DEPARTMENT. This department we have made a specialty, and shall continue to devote particular care and attention to lt. The latest novelties have been received, and buyers will lind an assortment of goods varied, ' extensive and nnflsnally cheap. We desire to call earnest attention to this depart? ment, as we shall endeavor to render it more at? tractive each week, and will guarantee that no house in the city can excel lt la quality or la price?. FBRCHKOTT,BENEDICTS CO., . No. 244 KINO STREET. ?B?UUM QLat?f. ?? T. OH APEA ? & CO., DKALKHS AND DISTILLERS OP TURPENTINE AND ROSIN, OFFICE NO. 143 EAST, BAY, CHARLESTON, S. O. - The highest prices paid for Crude, aprio-emos QHAS. LIEBENBOOD, . STEAM TURPENTINE DISTILLERY, AT FORKS OF ROAD, ' CHARLESTON, 8. 0. ; Offices-No. 128 Meeting street, and corner Line and Meeting streets. ?S-Hlgaest prices paid m Cash for Crude Turp?n tine.-? . - Virgin..$4 76 | Yellow Dip $3 75 | Hard.$2 60 mchlO Smog _. WE LIVE AND LEARN, DIE AND FORGET ALL. THE SOUTHER* DYE HOUSE, Ko. 360 KINO STRKKT, Dyes and Cleans by means of steam. Gentle men's Ladles aa? Children's Clothes. "Fine Laces and Lace Curtains cleaned and done np with the Soft or Manufacturers'.Fin?h; Lace and Crape Shawls and Kid Gloves Cleaned and Dyed. aa- Goods received and returned by Express. Jun22-lyr L BILLER, Proprietor.