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COLUMBIA. Thursday Morning, March 15, 2866. Toe Test Outfit Again. This serious obstacle to the com? pletion of the restoration policy of the-President is still elong to by the radicals with their accustomed tena? city and bitterness of purpose against the President and the desire of the Southern people. The New York News justly remarks that the Execu? tive is perfectly aware that the test oath is opposed to the Constitution, both ia leitet and spirit. He has de? clared openly that he is in favor of its repeal. How, indeed, could he have done otherwise, seeing that the prin? ciple of the oath strikte at the very foundation of. his policy of recon? struction? If. the faot of -having borne arms at the bidding of over? whelming power against the United States be recognized as a political disability, tho recognition sets aside, at once, the efficacy of the proclama? tion of amnesty. The exclusion of nien from seats in Congress because they have held office under the de facto Government of the Confederate States, is an emphatic condemnation of the suffrage, which has been made by the President the basis of his poli? cy of restoration. Mr. Johnson could not, in fact, do otherwise than set his face resolutely, as he has done, against the test oath, without stultifying himself. The removal of the oath is, in truth, an essential part of the policy of restoration. The people of the South cannot afford to yield to any dictation out? side the terms on which they have been invited to accept their place in the Union. The proclamation of restoration binds the Executive Go? vernment of the United States to them in a solemn contract. As lie cannot afford, without personal and official dishonor, to abrogate the conditions of that stipulation, so surely are they bound, in justice to themselves, to stand resolutely on even the least of its obligations. If they were to con? sent to a violation of even the small? est of" its provisions, they would \ thereby throw open the door for its total abrogation. The test oath underlies, as we have said, the whole superstructure of re? storation. It goes behind not only the Presidential amnesty, but behind even the oaths of the Southern peo? ple. The loyalty of the men of the South who have taken the oath of allegiance to the United States, is distinctly questioned by the institu? tion of the test oath. If the men who have sworn allegiance to the Federal Government have been ho? nest in that solemn obligation, then are they undoubtedly loyal. The test oath is, however, ordered as a test of loyalty, and consequently cannot be dmitted by any honest man who does not hold that the Southern peo? ple, in pledging their faith to the United States, have been foresworn. We agree with the News, and be? lieve that acquiescence in the factious formulary required by the radicals on this point is not only forbidden by sonnd policy, but so far as our own people, who have taken the oath of allegiance prescribed by the Presi? dent, are concerned, is forbidden by their self-respect. The test oath, as its very title implies, was only neces? sary during hostilities against thc United State--, as a sort of safe-guard or passport to office; yet, when an amnesty oath was prescribed after the cessation of hostilities, its continued existence was only evidence of the unquenched spirit of bitterness and discord indulged in by the radicals in Congress. This entering wedge of innovation involves the abandonment of the underlying principle of the restoration; is protested against by the spirit of the Constitution, and severely remonstrated against by the good sense and patriotism of the Pre? sident of the United States. There ought to be no more humili? ating terms demanded of, or acqui? esced in, by the Southern people* They have honestly and sincerely accepted the terms offered by the Chief Magistrate in the exercise of his legitimate authority; they have, as a whole people, solemnly renewed, oder oath, their allegiance to the nited States Government, and are s sincere in their loyalty and desire [become again full citizens of that ovemmentas a brave and honorable opie can be; but, thus far, they ve been thwarted by the machina ns of a party who, at variance with the President and his policy, have ! had the power to prevent representa? tion in Congress of a large portion of loyal and good citizens of the Union. We are, nevertheless, hopeful of the triumph of better principles, and of thc ultimate success of the wise and peaceful restoration policy of Presi? dent Johnson. A HORRIBLE SCENE.-F. Wright, a negro soldier, was hung in New Orleans, on the 2d instant, for the killing of Dr. Octavius Trezevant, in Carrolton, Louisiana, some months ag?. He addressed the soldiers from the scaffold, saying that he had not had a fair trial, that he bore no malice to any one, and warning them to profit by his example. The ''True Delta says: "As the doomed man concluded with the injunction to the soldiers, a white cap was drawn over his face, and the rope adjusted. He began shouting, 'farewi?l, friends,' and was still repeating these words when_the supporting ropes of the drop were cut. He fell some six or eight feet; but the rope not having been pro? perly greased, the knot failed to slip, so that when the body rebounded, the knot twisted around to his fore? head. Wright thus hung suspended by the loop passing around his fore? head and under the very prominent developments of the head behind the ears-hung by the head instead of the neck. A shudder of horror at the un? fortunate occurrence passed through the witnesses; but the shock having been sufficient to render him insen? sible, Wright did not suffer by the accident. After hanging a few mi? nutes, a copious perspiration started out on his body, and soon his breath? ing became regular and natural. Surgeon Avery and Drs. Heber Smith and Berthelot having examined him and declared that he could not die from the effects of this hanging, the body was lowered, taken from the rope and carried up a second time to the drop. The knot was retied nnd the rope placed about his neck, the body propped up and the stay ropes again cut. The noose again lailed to slip, the rope being new and stiff, and not soaped, and the kuot came around to the back of his head. The rope remained under the chin, how? ever, immediately strangling the be? fore unconscious man, and after a few convulsive throes, the soul of Fortune Wright had sped to its last account." THE "SOUTHERN BAZAAR" FUND AT LIVERPOOL.-A report has been published in Liverpool of the dispo? sition of the funds raised during the late war by the "Bazaar," held in aid of Southern prisoners. The Federal Government refused to allow the funds to be distributed by the accre? dited agent; but the managers never? theless sent the whole sums, and account for it as follows : Clothing sent to New York for dis? tribution, ?3,470 14s. ld.; grants to field hospitals, ?350; remitted to ladies visiting prisons, ?1,000; ditto to New York for distribution, in all, ?1,800; ditto Baltimore, ?500; dittc Philadelphia, ?500; ditto Bichmond, ?700; ditto New Orleans, ?750; .litte Charleston, ?600; ditto Columbia, ?200; transferred to local fund, ir charge of Mr. T. A. Patterson, ?1, 104 4s. 6d. Total, ?17,274 18s. 7d. A Contradictory Statement. The Philadelphia Press (Forney's organ) has the following paragraph: "President Johnson has assur?e George T. Downing, Chairman of th* Colored Delegation in this city, sen hore by the colored people of th< Northern and Southern States, tha no sudden change will take plac< affecting the occupancy of land: which Gen. Sherman gave a posses sory title to. The President suggest ed that the freedmen continue to eui tivate said lands. Mr. Downing received letters from South Carolina from parties interested, telling hin of their fears lest they might be sud ! denly removed from the lands the^ ! were cultivating-fears which aros? on the receipt of the news of tb Executive veto. When these fact were presented to che President, h< gave the above assurance. " The statement we publish else where, under the caption of "Goo< Jiews foo in Charleston," is much mor reliable than that in the above para graph. We know it to be more so. FROM NEW ORLEANS.-Despatche from New Orleans state that the mu nicipal electior n that city resulte* in the choice of John T. Munroe a Mayor, by a majority of 311, and tb election of almost the entire Nation? Democratic ticket. Judge Kellogg, Collector of Cus toms in that city, has received in formation that the Government an thorities at Washington have dis missed all persons engaged in th? seizure of property in the Soutl claimed as belonging to the Confede rate Government. All cotton now seized is to be held until a full exa ruination can be had. European Prophecies for 1866. The Paris correspondent of the London Telegraph, thus prophecies concerning the events of this year, his speculations being curious, if not instructive: The year 1866 will, I think, be a marked year in the history of France, and, indeed, of Europe. That it will be a year of profound peace I fully expect? for who really wants to fight? There are parties in Italy and Austria, perhaps, who might like to engage, but as both the Governments know better, such warlike aspirations are of small avail. For the rest, the Em? peror of the French, who practically keeps the key of that much quoted Temple of Janus, has declared for peace. England would scarcely fight for herself, much less her friends, and when those two Powers are agreed, the rest of Europe has but little to say. Still two great ques? tions must, I think, be settled-those of Rome and Venice. The Emperor, it would seem, is determined to act up to the strict letter of the Conven? tion of the 15th of September, and so I think it is impossible that the Pope can remain in Rome, even though guaranteed from an attack without by this very Convention. So poor old Pio Nino will either have to migrate or to retire to the restricted dominion of the Vatican, and those quaint gardens where the "Duke of Wellington" and other celebrities are cut out in shrubs-like Mr. Peck? sniffs dwelling, it will be a "poor thing, but my own"-aud then Rome will become Ttalian, and that vexed question be solved. Then the Venetian affair arises before us, and that, too, must be set? tled. Lookers on might think that Italy's difficulty might be Austria's opportunity, and that now that Italy must, perforce, reduce her army, Austria might become not only more obstinate as regards Venetia, but ag? gressive as regards other territories; but, then, "lookers-on" would forget that such a step, on the part of the Government of Vienna, would force the Emperor Napoleon to quit those pleasant paths of peace into which he is leading France ; but it is useless to discuss such a chance in the face, not only of Austria's impecuniosity, but of her Emperor's "other views." It will come to a bargain, you will see, and Austria will swallow her Hapsburg pride, and exchange what is really a barren honor for a large sum of Italian money, which the con? cession of Venetia-invaluable to Italy, but utterly worthless, nay, very expensive to Austria-will per? mit the Government of Florence to pay. These are the two great ques? tions which now alone threaten the peace of Europe; and, as the Em? peror Napoleon is more than likely to be already the accepted umpire in both affairs, it is not wonderful that his speech at th^ opening of the coming session of Parliament should be looked for with interest ?and anxiety. As I have before said, I look upon the present as the most peaceful period that has dawned on us since the day, in 1863, when the Imperial orders sent the French fleet to the bay of Salamis, and practically kindled the Crimean war; and I also c onsider that the great International Exhibition of 1867, is a "material guarantee" of that peace given not only by Fiance, but by the European Powers who have sent in their adhe? rence to this great scheme of univer? sal improvement. THE CHILI) OF STONEWALL JACKSON. -A fair correspondent sends the Richmond (Va. ) Examiner the follow? ing delicate pen and ink portrait of the only living scion of the late Gen. T. J. Jackson. She is evidently in love with her subject: 11 'I had recently the pleasure of see? ing the child of Stonewall Jackson. She is a bright little cherub, about three years old, with fair hair, blue eyes, and a complexion of mingled lilies and roses-the lilies, however, greatly predominating, although, perhaps, she does not look very robust. For the benefit of curious mothers I will describe her dress: She wore a Marie Louise blue merino, trimmed now with black velvet rib? bon, edged with white. Her little clotb cloak was of a light drab color, ornamented with bands of silk and fancy buttons. Her hat was of Eng? lish straw, trimmed with blue velvet and white feathers. A tippet, and muff of ermine, completed the costume of the little fairy, and she looked as any mother's darling need look. She was borne in the arms of a colored nurse, of whom she seemed very fond, and to whom she was prattling with exuberant gaiety. The dark eyed, sad-looking lady who followed her, in widow's cap, and garb of deepest mourning, completed the picture of sunshine and shadow." The daughter of Stonewall Jack? son, adds the Examiner, may she live to perpetuate to future generations the lineal blood of her immortal father. Fears are expressed that Chinese labor will run out the white laborers in California. Several railroad com? panies have discharged their white laborers and are employing these people, who work very*cheap. There are now 60,000, and tney are pouring into the country in great numbers. . Boston was once the home of tea importers, but New York now mono? polizes the entire trade. 30,000,000 pounds, about a pound to each per? son, are annually imported into this country. TH? I^pvenme-Discovery o? Great Frauds. M The operations of the Revenue Agency of the Internal Revenue De? partment in New York have greatly contributed to swell the current of finance. The New York Times says it is shown by experience that in every branch of business, and every interest liable to taxation under the laws of the United States, enormous frauds have been continually perpe? trated to such an extent that up to the period when the Revenue Agency was established in October, 1864, not one-third of the revenue due the Government had been either assessed or collected. In the cities of New York and Brooklyn, the returns for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1864, were 013,784,203.48; for the year ending June 30, 1865, $31,309,593.71 -a difference of $17,525,390.23; which enormous increase is attributed to the energy of the inspectors in tracing and convicting those who were withholding money due the Government, informing tax-payers of their duties under the law, and urging strict compliance therewith. The frauds which have produced the amazing disproportions in the re? turns of the two years are of a start? ling character. The Times says that from the wealthy merchant to the meanest shop-keeper, from the bro? kers of millions to the dealers in o Mal, aud from all sorts and conditions of men, the Government receives fraud ident tenders, and finds itself cheated by the men who made the loudest pretensions to loyalty and devotion, as well as by those whose antedecen ts warrant suspicion. Brokers, manu? facturers of every name, and income payers, are among the most promi? nent of the classes who are placed in a most disagreeable position by the official revelations. The results of an investigation into the monthly re? turns of a single large house engaged in the stock and gold brokerage busi? ness, for the last three months of 1864, and the first three of 1865, show a deficiency between the actual sales and the amount returned of over $44,000,000. This is only one instance among hundreds of smaller and similar ones. Combinations are frequently found in certain classes of manufacturers by which they make fraudulent returns in unison, and when brought before the courts, are prepared, by counsel, to stave off aud delay proceedings, with the sole in? tent of embarrassing the Govern? ment. Some great corporations have never yet paid a dollar of their taxes, sometimes refusing to produce their books, on the ground that they are not obliged to testify against and criminate themselves by the evidence of their own books. One reason as? signed for much of the fraud is the fact that a large number of the offi? cials have other business, including I politics, to distract their attention. I Under the present thorough system of inspection by the Revenue Agency, it is believed that for the year ending June 30, 1866, New York and Brook? lyn will produce at least $50,000,000, or one-eighth of the entire estimated revenue. A case is now before the Supreme Bench, whose decision is looked for with great interest. The revenue agents claim that a sale is a sale, for whose benefit it is the business alone of those interested, v nile the Govern ! ment tax should be laid on the traus ! action independent of the individual, i The brokers see the matter in a dif I ferent light, claiming that the tax can be imposed only on such sales as are made for a commission. If the Su? preme Court decides in favor of the Government, there will be a terrible scattering among some of the large dealers of New York. It is the interest of the great bulk of the tax-payers that the enormous frauds practiced upon the Govern? ment should be effectually stopped, and the dishonest perpetrators of them be made to sustain their just share of the public burden. [Richmond Dispatch. GOOD NEWS FROM CHARLESTON. The solicitude of those who are in? terested in the old city by the sea, have been awakened by despondent mercantile circulars. We have had the pleasure of hearing a different story from one of the most sagacious and reliable gentlemen of that city, one whose interests are identified with it, and whose name and high official position gives weight to his judgments wherever they arc known. Our correspondent states that there is, indeed, but little money in the city; but adds: "Everything here is becoming more hopeful every day. The planters are getting money to plant with by giving the capitalists a share of the crop. The laborers are coming to their senses; and even on the sea islands, where they would not allow a white man to land a month ago, they now send for their former owners, and are entering into con? tracts. The President's veto hao opened their eyes, and has done much good to both races. " We are especially pleased to give this eminently trustworthy testimony, as it furnishes an answer to the ra? dical productions of the disastrous effects that would ensue from the Presidential action, Mr, Johnson knows what he is about; he acts in I behalf of interests with which he is acquainted, and if his action is un? hindered; it will be a blessing to the 1 Southern States, and a blessing to ! the whole country. The policy of Senator Trumbull and General How- : ard would seriously injure both. [Augusta Transcript. From Washington. Private letters from citizens of Southern States have been received here and brought to the President's notice, exhibiting a very different state of things, in the cotton States ! particularly, from that which has been assumed to exist by the Com? mittee on Reconstruction. Accord? ing to these statements-evidence of which is offered-respectable citizens in the South are subjected by the Federal authorities to the most cru'd and unjust treatment. Such state? ments will, of course, seldom reach the committee, an d thc counter state? ments come from those whose con? duct is complained of. Little evidence appears, as yet, to sustain the allegation that the South? ern representation, if admitted, would come pledged to the repudiation of thc public debt; besides, it is de? cidedly contradicted by the well informed Senators elect, now here. That the Nc th-western States may, whether radical or Democratic, make ! that issue, in some future Congress, is not impossible. There is just now a lull in the po? litical conflict here. Politicians are watching the movements of the Pre? sident with interest. Nothing since the demonstration of the 22d ultimo has come from that quarter which indicates an early resumption or pro? secution of hostilities. The President, it is said and be? lieved, is waiting for the close of thc present session before he will make a change of his Cabinet. Removals and appointments will both be resist ed by the Senate. Then, again, will the Senate persist in their present purpose, as now declared, of remain? ing in scssiou tintil March, 1867, in order to defeat nominations. It is very clear that the President can make no important changes, except during the recess of the Senate. The constitutional amendment fix? ing the basis of representation is de? feated in the Senate. The discussion up to the hour fixed for taking the question was chiefly between Mr. Fessenden and Mr. Sumner-the latter re-advocating his impracticable amendment. It is time for the House to face the gigantic financial problems of a state of peace. But there are indications that Congress cannot deal with the subject, except with reference to pre? sent and prospective political compli? cations, if they are to fight John? son's administration, they will not support its financial measures. At the iustance of the Chief ?f the Bureau of Immigration, the draft of a bill has been submitted to Congress in order to correct abuses and prevent immigrants from being the victims of sharpers, and who, iu addition to being ensnared, are, ou their arrival in this country, intimidated into fraudulent contracts. The total number of foreign pas? sengers who arrived in the United States during the year ending with December. 1865, amounted to 287,397, of whom 225,932 landed at New York, and 3,330 in California. All countries are represented-112,000 were from Great Britain, and nearly 84,000 were from Germany. The Commissioner of Internal Revenue has issued a circular con I cerning the assessment of tax on legacies, distributive shares and suc? cessions. Were the whole amount of the personal property of an estate payable to legatees or distributed exc?eds the sum of Si,000 in actual value, the same is subject to duty or tax, without regard to the amount or value of each legacy or share; but when the whole amount does not ex? ceed ?1,000, no tax is chargeable. The vote, on the 9th, in the Senate, on the constitutional amendment, shows the disposition of many Repub? licans to cast off the Stevens tyranny. So it is regarded in high quarters. It is not understood, among friends of the President, thot the letter of Postmaster-General Dennison sug? gests the support of persons calling themselves Unionists, who are op? posed to the Executive and his great policy. The President has decidedly condemned the practice of assessing office-holders for election purposes, and their absenting themselves from duty to interfere in elections. j CLAIMS FOR PROPERTY DESTROYED BY THE FEDERAL ARMY.-It will be recollected that several weeks since the House of Representatives passed a resolution declaring it inexpedient at this time to legislate for the pay? ment of claims growing out of pro? perty appropriated or destroyed by ? the Federal armies in putting down the rebellion. Practical effect was given to this resolution recently, when the Committee of Claims was discharged from the further conside? ration of the resolutions of the Le? gislature of West Virginia, asking aid from Congress to repair bridges, &c., j destroyed by Federal troops as a I means of safety. The committee I also reported adversely on the bill for i ascertaining and adjusting claims i against the Government for injury or ! destruction of property by the armies I of the United States, or by the mili ' tary authorities during the rebellion, j and the bill was laid on the table. There, arc agents now in Washing I ton who have in their possession, claims of persons residing in the Southern States, for indemnity, amounting to millions of dollars; but the prospect of legislative action is certainly far remote. [ A7? /.*?// r ille 7 V m es. S4,0()0 in gold is the salary of the North Carolina Governor. CASH. -Oar terran for subscription, ad? vertising and job work arc cash. We hope all parties will bear this in mind. THE WEEKLY GLEANER.-The regular publication of this paper will be postponed a few weeks. Persons desirous of sub? scribing, will please forward the money at once. Terms S4 a year. THE BURNING OF COLUXBIA.-An inter? esting account ol the "Sack and Destruc? tion of the City of Columbia. S. C.," ha* just been issued, in pamphlet form, from tho Phrenix steam power pren*. Orders can bc tilled to any extent. THE OLD STASD.--U might have been supposed, from the large and attractive stock of groceries, liquors, wines and family supplies opened by Messrs Calnan & Kreu der, at their large new store, on Main Street, that they had completely abandoned their old stand, on Gervais Street. This is, however, not the case ; tho latter is still in full and successful operation, with a com? plete stock of supplies of every descrip? tion. The Gervais Street store is under tho immediate supervision of Mr. J. D. Gilman, who is well known as a merchant, and who will be pleased to see his old friends and customers in ins new position. Mr. Gilman is assisted by competent sales? men. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. -Attention is call? ed to the following advertisements, which are published this morning for the first time: H. W. Kinsman-Phosphate of Lime. H. H. Williams & Co.-Hats, Caps, Ac. Jas. Mahoney A Co.-Cream AJe. E. B. Heyward-Teacher Wanted. Levin A Peixotto- -Variety Sale. Mrs. D. E. Gee-Horse Stolen. Nomination for Mayor and Aldermen. Columbia and Charleston Steamboat?. D. E. M.-Teacher Wanted. J. Burnside-Cottage to Bent. C. H. Baldwin-Fresh Goods. A. B. Phillips-Estate Sale. F. M. Pooser-Horse Stolen. - Proceedings of Council. COUNCIL CHAMBER, COLUMBIA, March 13, 1866. Present-His Honor thc Mayor ; Alder? men Bates, Campbell, Fisher, Glaze, Har? ris, Hope, Stork, Waring and Wells. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. Petiticn of Mary Allen, praying acknow? ledgment of taxes (1865) paid. Laid ou the table. Petition of F. W. Green received. The petition of lt. M. Stokes waa referred to Clerk of Market. The petition of George Synuners, praying change in location of retail license was granted. The account of Mrs. M. A. McAllister waa received, and the Chairman of tho Committee on Streets waa instructed to pay so much of it aa the city ordered, amounting to $16.2?. The City Clerk presented reports for the months of January and February, 1866. Referred to the Committee of Ways and Means. The Committee of Waya and Means pre? sented the following report : The Committee of Ways and Means, to whom was referred the accounts of the City Clerk, beg leave to report : That they have examined the same for the months of September, October. Novembar and Decem? ber, and find the same correct. The Committee, to whom was referred the taking charge of coupons and dilapi? dated b?ls, beg leave to report: That they have received irom the Clerk as follows : For coupons. $5,003 75 City bills, denomination $3-21_S63 00 " " " 2-21.. .. 42 00 " " 1-28.... 28 00 " " " 50c-251.. 125 50 Total city billa. $258 50 The coupons have been cancelled, and th? bills destroyed. All of which is re? spectfully submitted. Signed, EDWARD HOPE, JOHN FISHER, Committee. On motion, the report was received and filed as information. The following resolutions were offered and adopted : Resolved, That the Mayor be authorized, in conjunction with the City Attorney, to arrange with F. W. Green for the city stock held by said F. W. Grsen. Resolved, That the Chairman of the Committee on Streets ba authorized to have $16.25 paid to Mrs. McAllister, for bili against the city for that amount. Resolved, That the Chief of Pohce be re? quired to notify all persons having put np signa across tue side walks, on Richardson Street, in violation of the ordinance, that they will be fined, unless said signs are immediately removed. Resolved," That the thanks of the city of Columbia be given to Benjamin H. Latrobe, of Baltimore, for his kind donation ot two hundred dollars for the poor of this city. On motion, Council adjourned. F. H. ELMORE, City Clerk. STRATAGEM.-Some years ago, while in conversation with Mr. Cal? houn, upon the power of the Presi? dent to remove from office, he ex? pressed the opinion, that (although such had ever been the usages,) no such power belonged to him? But that in all cases of appointment to office which required the confirma? tion of the Senate, the President had only the power of suspension, and his action required the approval o? the Senate to perfect it. We see it suggested that the radi? cals are dispose?! to reduce this theory into practice, to prevent the Presi? dent front reconstructing hi1-. Cabinet. [ Wilmington Jammal. DEATH OF A PHYSICIAN FROM AN OVER-DOSE OF MORPHINE.-Dr. Isaiah P. Lynn, a well known physician of Chicago, died on Wednesday last, from the effects of nine grains ot' morphine. He had been visiting his patients as usual, and on reaching his office in the evening, took five grains of morphine, in order to ease certain pains from which he was suffering. Finding no relief from that quantity, he subsequently took four grains more, when he relapsed into insensi? bility, from which state all efforts to restore him proved unavailing.