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COLUMBIA. _ Saturday Morning, April 6, 1867. Tiic Decision ot Connecticut. The Southern States-for the time being "military districts"-of course ?re excluded from an active partici? pation in national party politics; nevertheless, when fully restored should that time ever come-they must oliy themselves with ono of the two or more political parties, which republics and all moderate forms of government aro very certain tp pro? duce among the people. At tho pre? sent time, it is very well to announce A dissolution of copartnership, not only with the Democratic party, but with all parties based upon national politics, because we cannot help our? selves in this respect, but that as restored States, having a common interest in the political welfare and material prosperity, it is idle to talk of the people of those "States not identifying themselves with ono or tho other of tho political parties of the Union. No matter how averse all of us may bo even to re-enter as political parti? sans on the public questions of the day, yet we doubt if there is a man in South Carolina, or in tho South, who may have received the intelligence, who does not rejoice with tho Demo? crats of Connecticut, and of the whole country, at the triumph of that party in the first State in New Eng? land which hos cost her vote since the ' possago of the Sherman bill-tho law of which we of the South now live under. This issue was squarely be? fore the two parties in Connecticut, and moro prominently and directly brought into the canvass by the con? templated bill of Sumner, foroing negro suffrage on all the Northern States, Connecticut included, the people of which State gavo a large majority against any such mensuro last spriug. At this election, this question was thus directly before tho people of that State, and we are, therefore, dis? posed to attach more importance to the result than that of an ordinary election. Tho defeat of tho radicals in itself would bo a matter of congra? tulation, Imf, in this instance, it is more-it is a stunning condemnation of tho policy of tho dominant party, and especially as that policy is deve? loped in their late measures. It be? gins to inspire tho hope that, after all, tho people of these States may be merely passing under a cloud, which has a silver lining that even Butler will not bo aldo to appropriate to him? self or party. If the States of New England and the people of the North | generally follow in the foot-steps of Connecticut, in their condemnation at the polls of thc legislation of Con? gress, then must we hail thc results of ihe Connecticut election us the dawn of a brighter day, not only for tho South, but for the whole country. Therefore, while active co-opera? tion is denied us in the work of tho restoration of the true principles of republican Government, wt must give our words of sympathy and cheer to the Democratic party of the North. Through that party, and through it alone, may we hope to seo the coun? try rescued from misrule, and saved from lapsing into a despotism. That party, notwithstanding its aberrations and short-comings, has a proud re? cord, and when it rises to the import? ance of the present situation, and the dangers that environ the country, as wo think it is, this first blow at its adversaries will be followed by others equally as effective. -.-*?-? THANKSGIVING.-By a proclamation from tho Most Worthy Grand Sire of tho Grand Lodge of tho Independent Order of Odd Fellows in the United States, thc 26th day of April is ap? pointed as a day to bc observed, throughout tho United States, ns a day of thanksgiving and prayer, and that tho Lodges do assemble on that day, with their families, to render thanks for His protection of this in? stitution. GOLD AS ALEOAI? TENDEN.-A judge in New York deoides that gold may bc sold as a commodity for what it will bring, but that a debt which was contracted when gold was tho ruling currency may now be discharged with greenbacks-a very good illus? tration of tho difference between law and justico. -_ Coral, and especially tho very palo pink variety, is becoming very fa? shionable for trimmings. What Gen. Sickle? Saya. Gen. Siokles, commander of the Se? cond District, ina speech delivered-at the anniversary banquet of the Board of Trade of Charleston, in response to a complimentary toast, expressed his views in an admirable speech, wherein he deolared his intention, ns fur as his offioial position would al? low, in rolatiou to the admihistration pf the laws which he has been ap? pointed to see properly executed iu the two Carolinas. We make tho fol? lowing extracts from tho speech re? ferred to: Mr. President and gentlemen, I thank you for your kimi expressions of confidence and commendation. The relation I bear to the people of the Carolinas, while temporarily charged with the supervision of their Government, imparts additional in? terest and gratification to the honor conferred upon mo on the present oc? casion, by so many persons of consi? deration. I presume some of you may expect from me intimations of my Uno of conduct. I shall not, I fear, gratify even a reasonable degree of curiosity on that subject. But ai all events, I may, without departing from the reserve imposed on me by my official position, and its responsi? bilities and duties, tell you what ] shall not do. First, I shall not, for a moment, think of depriving myself of the able and efficient co-operation of our old friend, Governor Orr. [Great cheer' ing.] Nor shall I fail to avail myseli of the aid and assistance of any otho civil officer in South Carolina, who performs his duty as zealously anc faithfully as I know Governor On has endeavored to discharge his duty [Choers.] Gentlemen, I am sure I can add not only for myself, but for every of fleer of the army of tho United Statei serving under my command, thn under no circumstances will wo sane tion any act of injustice, spoliatioi or wrong committed upon any citizei of North or South Carolina. Gentlemen, I will offer to you an other assurance; you have my author ity for tho statement to capitalists traders, to manufacturers-to all wh desiro to embark in your agricultn ral field of labor, and to all who wis! to invest moneys in your securitie and in your lands-that the nilitar authorities will do nothing tomlin to impair the value of your posse; sions, or to increase the risks of thos who have heretofore embarked in ei terprises on your soil. Whatever \v can do to strengthen confidence i your resources, and to promote th material prosperity of thc commoi wealth, shall bo done. I concur heartily in the Confidol expectations which have been e: pressed os to your future. I nm or of those who believe that thero ai few things impossible to American I believo that the civil 'and politic misfortunes, the disasters in trac and agriculture, the privations, hopi and discouragements you have su fercd, and which would have crushc almost any people who had not e traordinary energies, perseveran) aud faith iu tho future, will all 1 conquered by the elasticity, vigi and fortitude characteristic of tl American people. Thero is nothit in tho history of South Carolina th suggests that you are au exception those traits of our countrymen, may not bo unbecoming iu me to sa although you would, perhaps, r fruin from saying so yourselves, th? in the war which has just dosed, t people of the South have shown sn resources, and tho ability to empl them, and such energy, and resol tion, and courage, as will, if wisc directed, surmount greater difficult] thau are now before them. I will go further, and venture suggestion in reference to your li of action. Of course, I shall t trespass upon tho political arena; 1 as to that I am as much disqualifi as his Excellency the Goverm though not by a constitutional amer ment. [Laughter.] I shall abstai as I am required to do by the dut of my position, from any allusion the political bearing of any mat which you have to consider. W this reservation, let me say to y< gentlemen, in all candor, that one tho first duties you have to dischai to yourselves and to your fellow-c zens, is to remove all distrust as your purposes, feelings and inti tions in tho future towards the lored race; this" distrust is, in : judgment, the main obstado to cordial co-operation and good und standing of the two )aces. 1 causes for the existing ali?n?t should, perhaps, be looked for in early history of your State and '. former institutions. But these considerations of tho past. I do see, from my point of view, any i son why tho undoubted identity interest that does exist, and m over exist, between thc white i colored races in South Carolina, si not result in their pursuing iu c( mon all tho ends of society and vernmont as heartily and succossfi as if tho old relatiou of master ? slave had never existed. [Appian One method of reconciliation is nearly allied with the discharge my own duties, that I will add to suggestion an illustration. I thin behooves overy white mau, and n especially overy white man of co deration ami influence in South rolina, lo exert that inilucnco, b little or much, for the fair, hoi ?*--<~--Z and impartial execution of the laws, which secure, protection to person, character and property. Whosoever is concerned-bo he white or colored -be he rici* or poor-yon most carry this resolution with you to the jury box, to the ballot-box, upon the seat of justice, in your municipal govern? ment, in your halls of legislation, and to your reconstruction conven? tion when it shall meet. Equal jus? tice should . be a cardinal maxim in the polity of your State, not only because it is your interest to have n contented, prosperous and happj laboring population, but for highei reasons, because it is just and right. [Cheers. ]. If tho oolored people arc ignorant und poor, and prono tc error, the evident lesson must com mend itself to the heart and con science of every good citizen, thal the poor and ignorant should enjoj tho protection of tho rich, intelli? gent and influential citizen. It v my bel;that when you have con vinced tuc colored people by you: laws and your administration of then that you mean to do them justice you will have solved the most difficul problem you have to-consider in you affairs. You will, at the same time obviate nineteen out of twenty of tb instances in which the exercise o military authority in your affairs be comes necessary. [Cheers,] Opening of the Paris Exhibition. The Now York Herald has the fol lowing account, by cable telegraph of the opening of tho Paris Exhibi tion, on tho 1st instant, tho date c the despatch : The great Paris Universal Expos: tion was formally opened this mon ing. The day was observed as holiday by the entire population c the oity. The morning dawned cloud ly, but the sky cleared at an earl hour, and, by 10 o'clock in the fon noon, the weather was mostbeautifu like that enjoyed on a fine day ( May in New York. The state of th weather may bo taken indeed as typ cal of the Exhibition building, wliic is now in great confusion, but, will? fully completed, will bc one of tl: wonders of the world. Viewed at distance, the building resembles mammoth gasometer dressed wit flags, but whe.i eutered, it is found I bo in every way convenient. At 1 a. m., the doors were opeued, and 1 thc time of thc Emperor's arrivii there were 0,000 persons inside. Ou side, along thc banks of the rivi Seine, and on all the hills and rom fer miles ni'ound Paris, at least 10C 000 people had assembled. The wore 8,000 policemen on duty, ar the order was excellent. Every co riage in Paris seems to be employ? in journeys to and from the I mild in The grounds of and around tho E position building are in a lamentab state of confusion. Wagons, ai workmen were busy carting away tl rubbish win u tho Emperor arrive Heaps of dirt and straw and packii cases lay around, or were temporari thrown into thc unfinished arbors ai laney cottages. Inside the buildin was thc same scene. Everywhe debris. . Not one-tenth of goo oponed or arranged, but the Pron Department, of course, in t|ie fi order. Next to that, the Russia and third, tl)e English. All the c partments. are .iot ready. The Au ricau Department is one of the un incomplete, and the commissione exhibitors and Americans general in the city, aro very dissatisfied wi Commissioner Beckwith, whoappoi totally insufficient. The only department in opcrati is the restaurants, but even here t Americans are beliind-baud. 1 only goods which have been dainn? on the voyage are American. A o'clock, the invited guests assemb in the Art Gallery, where Amer made a tine show-many fine pictu being exhibited and well hung; 1 the English display was much great When thc guests gathered, howev thc superiority of the American Ind was conceded. They were the bel of tho day. A brilliant compa: blazing with diamonds and ord? filled the central hall, to welcome Emperor and Empress, who ca precisely at 2 o'clock in the aft noon. Thc crowd outside the hui ing was good-natured, but not monstrativc toward him. No che greeted tho imperial party. Tl drove up a long avenue covered v a velvet canopy of green and g< decorated with flags and lined v soldiers. They alighted at n splen pavilion specially built for tho I poror. Tho Emperor imm?diat re-nppcared and gave hisjtrm to Empress, and proceeded on foot the main door. During the impe progress, full bands played tho tionnl air. Thc cheering now g louder, the Americans and Eng present leading with hearty hum and Turks. Japanese, Italians, P; sians, Germans and French joir in tho different styles peculiar their several countries. The En ror and Empress bowed repeatedl tho crowd, as they ascended the j form which mus round the macl gallery. The Emperor wore a plain evet dress, with scarf of tho Legioi Honor, and carried a heavy ci He looked smiling, but palo fatigued. Tho Empress was robe black silk, and looked in fine her Tho Prince Imperial and Prince poleon wero not present. Princess Clothilde woro a brown vet dress, powdered with gold, distinguished party of Senators Ministers formed au escort for Imperial party." Prince t/euchtem berg represented Russia. The mem? bers of tho diplomatic corps accredit? ed to the French Conrt, clothed ia uniform, had special seats reserved -for them at the opening scene, but they were completely hidden frorja view. Preceded by the chamber? lains, the party passed round the entire gallery, nearly a mile long. The different national commissions stood ou a platform over the sections allotted to their countries. Turks, Japanese, Kussinns, Moroccoans, Tu? nisians and Persians wore their full national costumes. The Emperor spoke a fe w words to each commis? sion, but at the American depart mont he stopped, with the Empress, and bowed to tho crowd, who were cheer? ing heartily. Half an hour was con? sumed in this tour. Then tho cor tego descended and passed through the art and a few other galleries, and at 3 o'clock returned to the Palace. Tho Exposition will not be ready till May. One-half of all tho space is allotted to France, and that is not complete. The English are very strong in machinery, beating tho Americans in that department. Eng? land being near, Paris accounts in a great measure 'for this. Thero is nothing like so many strangers here as were expected. The number of Americans is not much greater than usual every season. Prices have gone up fearfully. The hotels raise their charges ftfty per cent, after this week. It is useless to come to see this Expo? sition before May. Tht Rumored injunction. The Tribune has tho following de? spatch from Washington: Tho fears entertained by many be? fore the adjournment, which may also have operated in preventing a recess until December, are likely to prove well founded. It was some time siucc stated in this column that efforts would be made to defeat or dc1 ay the operation of the reconstruction law. Tliose efforts are about to culminate. The number of Souther-. Johnson men in tho city has lately been largely augmented by large arrivals, and the movement on foot has the sanction of nearly tho whole of the prominent administration men of the South. A petition, very lull and numerously signed, bas been prepared, addressed to tho Chief Justice and Associate Judges of thc United States Supreme Court, praying for an injunction against General Pope, Commander of the Third Military District, and An? drew Johnson, a citizen of Tennessee and President of the United States, restraining them from taking any ac? tion iu enforcing tho military recon? struction law until the constitution ' ality of tho bill can be decided by tho Supremo Court. This petition will bo presented to the court on Friday next. Eminent counsel have been employed, three leading Democratic members of the New York bar being embraced to aid tho petitioners. Reverdy Johnson has been e.-?sult ed, and gives it as his opinion that tho .Supremo Court has no original jurisdiction in the case, and that it must come before it on appeal from ' the lower courts. If the petition should not be received and acted on hythe Supreme Court, the petitioners will improvise a case through tlio lower courts, and Judge Underwood will probably be selected for the test. The opinion of Reverdy Johnson is shared by Fessenden, Trumbull, Stovens and other prominent Repub? lican lawyers. Governor Patton, of Alabama, declines to be identified with thc movement, and the Gover? nor of Louisiana has not been heard from; but it's certain he also will op? pose the action. It is. believed by prominent politicians hero that Pre? sident Johnson is the primo leader of the scheme, and that its legal j points aro mado from consultations with Attorney-General Stansberry. The whole matter is not known be? yond the originators, excepting by a few radical members of Congress. Tho Baltimore Sun, of Thursday, has the following contradictory de? spatch : Thero is not one word of truth iu a telegraphic despatch sent North, that the President is advised of an inten? tion or purpose to go before the Su? preme Court, or aid or connect him? self with any movement to procure an injunction to restrain under tho reconstruction laws. -? ? ?, TUE FIRST AIUIEST UNDEBTHE MILI? TARY Bran.-Tho two men, Sprngue and Castelloni, who assaulted a negro named Jackson on Saturday last, and who wero tried Monday by Justices Dillard and Iteese, and bailed in tho sum of #300 for their appearance at Campbell Court for further trial, wero re-arrested yestorday by General Wil? cox, and aro now in coullnement at Camp Davis. The arrest was mado under authority of tho third section of tho Sherman bill, which makes it tho duty of the military commander to "punish, or causo to bo punished, all disturbers of tho public peace and criminals, and to this end, ho may allow local civil tribunals to talco jurisdiction of and try offenders, or, when in his judgment it may bo ne? cessary for tho trial of offenders, ho shall have power to organizo military commissions or tribunals for that pur? pose."-Lynchburg Ncitit, 3f/ inst. Rothcrmel, thc painter, is steadily progressing with his picture of tho battle of Gettysburg. Kauffman has finished a painting representing Abra? ham Lincoln earning his first dol?al? as a ferryman. XjOOal Item?. REMOVAL.-Main street, is, being filled up, as of yore, with business bouses. Messrs. B. &- W. 0.' Swaf field have occupied one of J. C. Walker's new stores, and are opening a large stock of fashionable as well as serviceable goods in their line. Jon PRESTI?O.-The Job Office of thc Phoenix is as complete as any in the South. It is furnished with new fonts of type of all descriptions and of the most modern styles. All work executed promptly, with taste and skill, and at reasonable rates. TUE SOUTHERN ORPHAN ASSOCIA? TION.-Our columns, this morning, contain an advertisement from Messrs. H. E. Nichols & Co., who aro the agents in this city for the sale of tick? ets for tho grand presentation con? cert to be given in Baltimoro on tho 80th instant, for the benefit of tho above association. 500,000 tickets will be issued, and a prize ranging in value from a pair of gloves to ten thousand dollars in gold, will bc dis? tributed to the ticket-holders. So that, by the investment of a small amount in greenbacks, you will assist a charitable enterprise, and at the same time receive a valuable prize. THE M'DG:;ALDS; on TUE ASHES OF SOUTHERN HOMES. A TALE OF SHER . MAN'S MARCH. By William Henry Peck, of Georgia, author of "Ber? tha Seely," "Charles Marion," "Confederate Flag on thc Ocean," "Beatrice," "Maids and Matrons of Virginia," .fcc, &c, &c. The above work, one of the most interesting which this Southern au? thor has given to the press?, will be published abou>t the 20th instant. It abounds in scones and incidents of tho most striking character, and the plot is admirably worked out. The character of "Cashmore," the heart? less speculator, is painted in vivid colors, and that of "Myra," thc old negress, is true to tho life. Conduct? ing both hero and heroine through the most perilous adventures and hair-breadth escapes, the author gives to every chapter au increasing inte? rest, and holds the reader in absorbed attention to tho end. Price 81, neatly bound in cloth; a liberal discount to the trade. Agents and dealers can be supplied by sending their orders to J. Mullaly. Esq., office of Metropoli? tan Record, -124 Broome street, New York. CARDS! CARDS!-Show cards, busi? ness cards, visiting and wedding cards, executed at tho Phoenix Job Office, in the neatest styles of the art. Cards of all sizes constantly on hand, and all orders from town or country promptly attended to. CAMERON HALL-A STORY OF THE CIVIL WAR. By M. A. C. We have received from Messrs. Dnfilo Sc Chapman a copy of th? above work. It is a largo volume, embracing over 500 pages. Thc scene opens in Virginia, but thc reader travels quite extensively ovei the "so-called" Confederacy. With out attempting to discuss its beauty and merits-and we assure the reade) that it has many attractive feat-ires we givo the author's preface, as ? sufficient introduction to thc work: "Tho following story was complet ed several mouths before the termina tion of tho war-the result of which so different from our anticipations seemed nt first to necessitate a change or at least a modification, of many o tho opinions and hopes confidently expressed by some of thc characters Upou reflection, however, it was de cided to leave it as it is-a truthfu picture, as it is believed to bo, no only of scenes and events which oe curred immediately around the au thor's home, but also of thc inue thoughts and feelings, the hopes am ! expectations-in a word, the animus of tho Southern heart. In the de lineation of scones, all oxaggeratioi has been avoided, and a middl ground has been taken. Ono sectio; of the country will most probabl pronounce thom overdrawn; the othei alas! will know and /eel that 'th half has not been told.' "I send my book out, neither cha hinging nor fearing criticism. ] pretends to have no great literar merit; but it does claim to belon rather to truth than to fiction, an this claim will bo acknowledged b thousands of hearts in this our land. . Tho book is published by.Messri J. B. Lippincott & Co., of Philnde ph in. Price $2 a copy. SHOW POSTERS, HANDBILLS, &C Our supply of type and facilities c press-work enablo us to turn outfroi j the Ph<mix office the most attrnctiv styles of posters, hand-bills, &c, t short notice, and in tho most satii factory manner. ft? KEBOBKW? vs. GAS.-It ? an? nounced that a manufacturer at Ball Bton Spa, N. Y., hos invented an arrangement for lighting bis factory with kerosene oil, convoyed from a reservoir in tho upper story by means of gas pipes to all portions of his mill. He does away with cumbrous lamps, easily broken and liable to explosions. It is claimed that the burners are always ready, like gas, and do not leak. Tho Southern gas companies had better take a hint in time, and govern their prices accord? ingly-_ FIRE.- Between 9 and 10 o'clock, yesterday morning, a fire occurred on tho premises of D. G. Thompson, corner Of Main and Medium streets, which resulted in the partial destruc? tion of an out-house, and the lo3s of 30ino hay and fodder. Assistance was promptly rendered by the students of the University and the United States garrison, and a most disastrous con? flagration prevented, as a very high wind prevailed during the morning. Had the fire made headway, it would undoubtedly have consumed tho whole block. About 8 o'clock, last night, there Was another alarm, caused by a fire outside the city limits. We have not learned the locality of this latter fire. CIRCULARS! CIRCULARS!-Commer? cial and other circulars, in the various forms-note, letter and commercial post-neatly printed in our Job Office, and all work of this descrip? tion finished in thobest style offprint? ing, and ut moderate prices. BEVERLY. AOAIX.-The New York Tribune, which has done so much to bring about fraternity of races at the South, is furious at tho success of its own counsel. It calls Nash terrible names and makes'frightful mouths at him. Alludiug to the respectable negroes of his class, it says: "Many of them arc mean, scamp? ish loafers, who chooso to live by thieving, selling rum or pandering tc; lewdness, rather thnn honest indus? try; and these will probably vote as whites of like proclivities usually do." To which the Baltimore Gazelle fitly responds: "Thus, when these disreputable journals suppose they can control the negro vote, they villify the Southern people because they do not acquiesce in universal suffrage. When they fear that the negroes may be influ? enced wholly by their former mas? ters, they curse both whites and blacks as scamps and loafers. Tho radical party is bent upon Liking pos? session of tue South, body and soul, and this fact ' accounts for all these disgraceful exhibitions of tergiversa? tion, mendacity and knavery." NKW AuVEtt?ISEMENTS.-AttClltlOU Itt cak? ed to tiie following advertisementa, whicb un- j ublirihod thia morning f"? the firat tim?.-: Jacob Levin-Valuable Real Estate M rn. Cathcart-Furnished Rooms. J. Sulzbacher A Co.-House to Rent. A. R. Colton-Stafford Cultivator. H. D. Hanaban-Mattocks, lt. A W. C. Swaflield-Removal. J. A T. R. Agriow-Ale and Porter. A. Tolleson-stat o Money at Par. H. E. Nichols A Co.-Gift Concert. Auction Salo of Government Property. . Typographical Union-Meeting. Greenville Railroad-Local Freight. IMMIOHATION.-The Lynchburg Virginian publishes the following ex tract of a letter from the London agent of the Virginia Immigration Society : A considerable number of immi grants have left this country for Vir? ginia, and ought to bc arriving at this time. Up to this date, about 500, by letter or in person at this of? fice, have expressed their determina? tion to go to Virginia thin spring. Most of these will bo purchasers of land, and many will tako with them considerable means. Some are men of influence. Upon tho reception and treatment of the first who arrive, will depend the success of this movement. There aro about 30,000 persons in the neighborhood of London and along tho Thames who aro now in a suffer? ing condition, or likely soon to be. from want of employment. These E)ersons aro hardy mechanics and aborers of various kinds, who have been thrown out of employment by failures and depression in tho busi uess of ship-building, .kc. It is now proposed by tho wealthy and charit? able to raiso the money, by private subscription, to enable these people lo emigrate. I was yesterday inform? ed that I might get most of them for Virginia, if I would guarauteo homes and employment for them. This I would not do, and therefore declined making any offer. Wo do not know how the South Caromin agency, in relation to immi? gration, is getting on; but tho above 9xtract contains some valuable hints, which it would be well to pay attea tiou to. Horrible mnrdcrs are now rife in ?very State. It would bo a pleasing mriety to bear of a life being saved.