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COLUMBIA. ,--t Saturday Morning, April 27,1867. The Situation In Europe. Tho threatening aspect of affairs in "Europe has, for a timo, diverted public attention from our domestic political affairs. Our latest cable de? spatches intimato that a war between Franco and Prussia' is almost inevita? ble, and yet thero aro weighty and serions considerations which would seem to prevent such a catastrophe. Thero is somo probability that tho threatening clouds may pass over without actual outbreak, but the sup? positions founded upon tho basis of this peaoeful adjustmont of tho pre? sent difficulties ore, perhaps, conclu? sions drawn from the old adage, that tho wish is father to the thought. It is stated, that as Napoleon has signi? fied his willingness to accept tho propositions embraced ia tho plan of compromise, it is to be presumed that they, afford him facilities to with? draw with honor from a position which involves either war or a satis: factory settlement. But Prussia, it is said, disapproves of the propositions made; but there is, in the meantime, an ofiloial state ment made, through thc foreign jour nals, emanating 'from tho Frencl Government, in regard to its neg? tintions with Holland respecting iti cession of Luxemburg, which seemi to have a pacific tone. On tho Stl instant, ono of tho French Ministers in reply to questions from severa deputies, announced to the Corps d L?gislatif that the Government hat brought to tho consideration of .th matter "thoughts only of concilia tion and peace." France had no raised the question of - her own ac cord. Attracted by tho undecide position of Luxemburg, Franco ha made several unofficial communier tions on tho subject to Hollam: when the French Cabinet iudiscreetl let out the secret to Prussia. Theso proceedings gave tho que? tion an international character, an introduced elements which Franc would havo been glad to have kopt i the back-ground until the pureba: could havo been quiotly arranged an actually consummated. Prussia ai swered tho revelations of the Dutc Cabinet by an appeal to tho treaty < 1830, and thus marred the gan which the Emperor of France wi quietly playing. And thus thc matter stands. Tl French press add the people gen rally do not see how war is to I avoided. Ono of tho journals sa] that Franco cannot afford to put f? ward propositions or pretensions, ai renounce them nt tho bidding of a: other power, and udds, that to do s would bo to announce her own dow: fall amongst nations as a first-ra power. Both Prussia and France are r ported to be pursuing their arm monts with great vigor, and tho ni ney market continues to be great excited, tho preservation of pea being almost despaired of. "Wo < not know what will be the result theso diplomatic negotiations ai formal inquiries and replies, but t latest advices confirm tho suppositi that a war is inevitable. To itsefU upon thc South and her productioi our people should especially dirt their attention. In tho event ol war, cotton will be a drug, and bret stuffs rule enormously high. -1 Tho Macon (Gu.) Journal and M seager appeals to tho Northern ca talists to avail themselves of I opportunity for investment afforc" by tho South, lt is described as field in which au Astor might p tho part of a Maecenas, and make name immortal." The plea is p perly put on business grounds. 'J planters need money; their ope tions are crippled and retarded by want of it. To invest there, th whether by way of loan orotherw will bo to bring largo areas of i noglcctcd land into cultivation, ? to facilitate the adjustment of r tions between employer and ployed. And tho investment will tho investor handsomely. ' * As a n material interest and adventure," Macon journalist truly says, "i most inviting." The chances of 1; roturas aro groat, while tho risl loss is scarcely even nominnl. 1 timo is not distant, wo hope, w our enterprising capitalists will it tify themselves with the promo of Southern prosperity. ? Crying Evil.' The Jlichmon4 Times notices timi one of the most distressing features of tho times is the extravagance of tho people. Although it ia evident that thero is impending a most crush? ing financial trouble, and despite tho fact that poverty has been made the general lot of tho population of tho South, on every side we behold the evideuco of a fearful carelessness and a wanton disregard of the infallible indications intended to warn us, and to check the mad disposition to riot in luxury and folly. Thc Times thus notices tho following sigus of this criminal folly-: ..Women array themselves in the costliest robes, and adorn themselves with the glittering gew-gaws of fa? shion, who, in their homes, aro half fed, and sufforing /rom thc pinchinga of hunger. "Men, who cannot pay their board bills, and aro often obliged to turn I off their tailors and washerwomen ?.without pay, sport themselves in proud elegance, too lazy to work, and too unprincipled to spond only thal which is their own. "When theso things exist, whal have we to expect? Can honesty and virtue flourish? Can women cherish their chastity and keep it as unBulliec as?the 'icicle that hangs on Diana's temple?' Can men avoid the dishonor pf defalcation, or escape the temirta tion to crime, whioh theh* blind self indulgence is sure to create? *4The present state of society ii America is quite as corrupt as tba which existed immediately af ter tli< discovery of this continent, in Spaii and in France, and tho countries o Europe. No purification can be an ticipated until extravagance is check ed, and the" people return to tho old fashioned customs which were won to prevail prior to the demoralizatio: provoked by tho war in this couutrj "Everytiling pleads for this rt form. Society, religion, tho politic! welfare, each is seriously affeotec Passion has run riot long enough. ] is high time that the second sob(< thought should stay its career." VACANT OFFICES.-It .seems tht the Civil Tonure of Office Act, uud< present circumstances, is likely 1 provo a source of inconvenience an trouble to a large number of peop throughout tho country, and the co respondent of the New York Tribw says that it is the impression i Washington, among leading me; that it will, at the next session, 1 materially amended or altogether r pealed. Vacancies in offices, occu ring during thc session of tho Seunt which were not filled by confirm tion, will remain vacant until tl next session of Congress, which it generally conceded will not occur L fore December.. The Tribune writ adds: "One of tho greatest sources of i convenience arising from this fa? will bo in the Post Office Depa i ment, and steps have already be taken which will prove extremely o pressive in various localities. T Postmaster-General has telegraph to all tho offices not provided wi postmasters for the names of t nearest offices having a r?spopsit head, with tho view of discontinui the former until such time as th can legally resume their existoucc the appointment of postmaste The number of such is greater th supposed. Theso circumstances, far us known, will not interfere w nny of tho revenue offices." - <?? ? ? RUSSIAN AMERICA.-The papers i teeming with accounts of this ne\ acquired territory. Some conte that it is a great unavailable tm while others assert that it is au in luablo acquisition, containing all clements of a great empire. A wri in tho Richmond WlUg says: "Instead of a worthless, dren God-forsaken country, it would se we have come into possession of w may one day turn out to be a mig empire. It hus at least all I ho merits which lie nt tho fonndafcioi such. It has a good climate, a gi soil, an immense coast, number bays and inlets, boundless ranges timber, inexhaustible supplies of < and iron, thc precious metals abundance-everything, in fact, I is necessary to lay tim foundntioi a mighty self-sustaining empire. \ Russia should wish to sell it, pu?, inc. I suppose, however, she wis to go to war, and is averse to loa\ as a temptation to French or Ens enterprise." ?-? .- . THE PERSONNEL OF TIM: SUPE COURT.-The following Judges c pose the Supreme Court of the Un States, and they are without es tion prosent on thc bench of thee at Washington: Chief Justico Cli ? Justices Wayne Grier, Swnyne, vis, Nelson, Clifford, Field and Mi j The following named Judgesv in favor of the unconstitutional!) tho tost oath: Justices Wayne, G Nelson, Clifford and Field; and following Judges declared, by t votes, tho illegality of tho trii civil offences by military commis; Justices Grier, Davis, Nelson, ford and Field. Bon? of Tcmperttiue. COO?MBIA, S. C., April 24. In . acbordnnco with doe notice giten by \V\ C. Henty, D. M. W. P,, to re-organize the Grand Division of South Carolina, tho following subor* diuato Divisions were found to be represented; Taylor Division No. 8-Wm. Mar? tin, P. W. P.; John Cordero,.P. G. W. A. ; A. Delorea, P. G. S. ; J. W. Smith, P. W. P. ; W. W. Walker, P. G. W. A ; D. J. Simmons, p. W. P. Yorkvillo Division No. 3G-W. C. Beaty,:P. G. W. P. ?BenoetUyillo Division No. D. Townsend, P. M. W. P. r Ridgeway Divisiou No. G-l-C. M. Porter, P. W. P. The representatives assembled iu the Oddfellow's Hall, where, after prayer for tho Divino blessing, tho meeting was organized by the D. M. W. P. appointing the following breth? ren officers to act temporarily: B. D. Townsend. G. W. P. j \V. W. Walker, G. W. A. ; D. J. Simmons, G. S. ; C. M. Porter, G. T. ; W. Mar? tin, G. Ch. j John Cordero, G. Cou. ; A. Doloren, G. Sen. On motion, tho Divisiou proceeded to tho election of permanent officers, with the following result: C. W. Dud? ley, G. W. Patriarch; Wm. Martin, G. W. Associate; D. J. Simmons, G. Scribe; C. M. Porter, Grand Trea? surer; James W. Smith, G. Conduct? or; J. A. W. Thomas, G. Chaplain; A. Delorea, G. Sentinel. The obligations were then taken by tho officers present, and they were installed bv tho acting G. W. P. C. W. Dudley, G. W. P., and J. A. W. Thomas, G. C., were absent. Bros. W. C. Beaty, D. M. W. P.; B. D. Townsend, P. M. W. P. ; John Cordero, P. G. W. A. ; Wm. Martin, G. W. A. ; W. W. Walker, P. G. W. A., and C. W. Dudley, P, W. P., were elected representatives to tho Na? tional Division, to be held at Wil? mington, Delaware, June 19, 18G7. Tho per capita tax was fixed at teu cents per quarter. Ou motion, Bros. John Cordero, A. Doloren and D. J. Simmous were appointed a committeo to attend to having the charters of subordinate Divisions printed. It was ordered that one dollar be charged for duplicate charters, and five dollars for now charters, as re? quired bv the constitution. It was moved that the D. M. W. P. be requested to order at least ten sets of rituals for subordinate Divi? sions and one set for Grand Division from the M. W. S., to be supplied immediately. Ou motion, Resolved, That when the Grand Divisiou adjourns, it adjourns to meet the Wednesday after tho fourth Monday in November, in Columbia, S. C., at 7 o'clock p. m. Bros. D. J. Simmous, Wm. Mar? tin and W. W. Walker were appoint? ed a committee to publish the pro? ceedings of this meeting. There being no further business, the brothers joined ' in singiug tho closing ode, and adjourned with the benedicti?u. Papers friendly to the cause please copyv The address of the G. W. P. is Benuettsville, S. C., aud that of the G. Scribe, Columbia, S. C. GI:NKKAL BE.WREOJLRD TO DE OUSTED.-A despatch from Washing? ton says: Quito an interesting controversy has ariseu, and is likely to be sub? mitted to General Graut for deci? sion, glowing out of an election for Directors of thc New Orleans, Jack? son and Great Northern Railroad, lately held in New Orleans. On the return of General Beauregard from the Confederate service, his friends obtaiued from tho military authori? ties possession of the road aud made him its President. At the late an? nual election for Directors, the Creole General formed a ticket of his par? tisans, and bad appointed the judges to bold tho election and declare the result. Under tho act of incorpora? tion, the Governor of the State and Mayor of New Orleans were each empowered to appoint three direct? ors. Subsequently, the company being iirnced, another act of legis? lation was passed, authorizing large subscriptions on the part of the State and city, and at all elections since then the Governor and Mayor have east their votes for directors on tho stock represented by them respectively. At this last election tho Governor, Mayor and Union cit? izens combined and made a ucw ticket for directors, composed exclu? sively of Union men. Tho judges of election appointed by Beauregard and friends as above, finding that the votes of the Governor and Mayor would oust the Beauregard directory, decided that, legally, thc said officers bad no right to vote for thc State and city. The vote of Governor and Mayor, if counted, would lmvo de? feated the Beauregard ticket two to oue. The judges of election, by this exclusion, re-elected the rebel picket. The Union people are indignant over this outrage, and intend to appeal to General Grant for orders directing General Sheridan to place the road in the hands of those fairly elected and friendly to the Government. I Ex.Presidont Barnet, of Texas, [a j out in a letter recommending the frank acceptance of tho Congressional reconstruction plan. I PABDONOF JEFFERSON DAVIS. -The Rev. Mr. Bagley, formerly a mission? ary to Japan, is said to have paid a visit, a few days ago, to Mr. Davis, ' for the purpose of inducing him to ask a pardon from the President. Tho letter stating this fact adds: Mr. Bagley believed that, if aregu ! lnr application should bo inudo by ' Mr. Davie, be could support it with a petition presentiug such au array of influential names, a largo propor? tion of them from the radical Repub I Kean party, that tho movement wonld I bo as successful as that made by him in the case of Governbr Vance, of North Carolina. Mr. Davis, how? ever, declined accepting the proposi? tion. Ho said to ask for pardon was a confession of guilt, and that such an application wonld prejudice II?B caso at the trial, which he was given to understand was close at hand, Mr. Bagley, nothing daunted with thc " \ success ho met with at Fortress Mon? roe, went to Washington, and called on tho President, to ascertain whether a pardon would be granted to Jeffer? son Davis without au application, if petitions were presented of a satis? factory character. It is understood that Mr. Bagley was equally unsuc? cessful at tho White Houso. In the exercise of the pardoning power, thc President has been guided by an in? flexible role-never to grant a par? don on petitions, unless such petitions were accompanied hy nu application from the individual seeking tho Ex ecufive clemency. The Attorney General's office hus uow on file a huge budget of petitions, signed by hun dreds of people. Nortlr and South praying for the release and pardon o Jefferson Davis, all of which are o no avail, owing to thc befnre-men tioned rule. H DESTITUTION.-The Abbeville Ban ncr, speaking of the suffering in tba section of "thc State, says: It is a sad fact, and one whicl awakens sympathy. To know tbn it is thus, and that our people hav not means to relieve properly the nc cessities of their own imm?diat neighbors, makes tho thought sti1 more harrowing to tho feelings. W have seen several cases of suffering for the commou necessaries of lift hero in our town and in tho Districl We know, also, poor widows, wit orphans too young to keep then selves, who suffer for bread, and wh aro reduced to tho necessity of sol citing charity to preserve the ?ivt of their little ones. And those chi dron were mndo orphans by the wa Their fathers wero of those who fin and to tho death cleaved to and u\ held thc honor of the State. SI said they were right, aud that thc acted worthily; and they were prou to be children. Orphanage, under any circun stances, strongly nppeals to sensitn natures; but the poverty of these thi should bo"* cherished children of tl State, . stirs all tho tender depths our hearts. In remembrance of tl heroism and unselfish devotion their fathers, should we not ho! them peculiarly near and dear to u . WHAT SHALI, WE Do WITH IT? writer in ono of our Southern e changes saj's: .. "What are we to do with the Slu mau reconstruction bill before us? Masterly inactivity. 2. Fight (agaii 3. Emigration on muss,;. The first suicidal; the second absurd; the thi impossible. Then whnt? Master inactivity. Accept the situatio 'Pitch in' everybody. Go to wo now. Take hold of tho negro; pro to him that you are, as you claim havo been in past times, his bi friend. Conciliate him. Show hi that your interests aro his intores Instruct him-educate him. Cc vince bim? which is true, that he ii Southerner, liko yourself; that t Northern-imposed taxes on sugar a cotton affect him as much as they you-tho moro you realize the mc he makes. Talk to him; take him the register's office yourself; see tl his name is properly register Caution him against Southern rn cals-'foulers of their own ues Good-bye to the boasted superior of the white race if v. fail to do < duty." < ? -> . CHANCES OP WAR.-The Nat doubts that thero will be a war tween Franco and Prussia. Then no country in Europa to which w and, above all, a war of even mo rate length, such asa war with Fra would be suro to be, would pri so burdensome as to Prussia, beca in nono would so little of thc fig ing bo done by professional soldii and so much by men drawn suddc from all tho trades and prnfessic Other nations biro to fight; in Pi sin tho wholo community may said to lay down its tools and g< thc field; and no statesman who to arrest thc social machine wh ever he mobilizes the army, wo ever think of doing so with tho rt lesness or alacrity with which Emperor Napoleon or tho Austl Kaiser pours his forces into fore territory to light for a province an idea. Prussia, though ono of most warlike of the great Europ States, has hail a moro pe, ful history than any of them, fact, from tho foundation of monarchy to tho present day, a pei of 150 years, including the roigl tho great Frederick and thc \ of the French revolution, she enjoyed 125 years of peace. Tjooal Itom?. Be Cnrefid with y o? r stamps. A landlord in Chnrlestou was fined in several, esses-on information of n "loyal" tennut-for neglecting to affix Btnmps to hi? receipts for rent. JOB PRINTING. - The Job Office of thc Phoenix is as complete as any iu tho South. It is furnished with new fonts of type of all descriptions and of the most moderu styles. All work executed promptly, with taste aud skill, and at reasonable rates. ODD FELLOWS' THANKSGIVING. This day was celebrated, yesterday, by Palmetto and Cougnreo Lodges andEutaw Encampment, of this city. Tho lodgo-room, thanks to thc ladies, had beeu decorated with flowers and evergreens, aud presented a beautiful appearance. A large number of our citizens were present. The exercises were opened with prayer, after which Brother F. W. Pappe delivered au admirable extemporaneous address, illustrating the principles of thi3 cha? ritable and honorable order-visiting the sick, burying thc dead, relieviug the necessities of tho widow and edu? cating the orphan. And iu these and other respects, it was an important adjunct to the church.' The speaker concluded by paying the ladies a very neat and well-turned compliment, as? serting that it was unnecessary fur them to become Odd Fellows, as they afforded constant evidence of their fulfillment of the cardinal principles of thc order. P. G. M. John McKenzie followed, in a few remarks ou the history of Odd Fellowship in the United States, giving some highly interesting sta? tistics. . The choir, led by Mr. A. Koepper, favored the audience with several airs ?i a main- sr which elicited generol commendation. lu the after noon, a Degree Lodge was opened, when several ladies availed them? selves of their privilege of receiving the "Degree of the Daughter of Re? becca." CIKCCLARS! CxnouiiABs!-Commer? cial aud other circulars, iu the various forms-note, letter and commercial post-neatly printed in our Job Office, aud all work of this descrip? tion finished in the best stylo of print? ing, and at moderate prices. LEOAII.-In the Court of Appeals, ou yesterday, tho following eases were heard, 01 otherwise disposed of: C. S. Meng vs. Houser & Steen. Mr. Shnnd for appellants. Mr. B. F. Arthur contra. Mr. Gondelook on samo side. Mr. Thomson in reply. James Copes el al. ads. James M. Rutland. Mr. J. H. Rion for appel? lants. Mr. W. H. Robertson contra. W. L. Pickott et al., vs. Johu R. Trickett, el al. Gen. Kershaw for ap? pellant. Mr. McCants coutra. L. H. Trapp ade. tho State. Mr. Rutland for appellant. Solicitor Mel? ton contra. Obadiah Barratt ads. the State. Brief read by Mr. A. W. Thompson. Barris ?fc Co. vs. Burrows, Blair Sc Co. Struck off. Louis & Mark vs. T. B. Jeter. Con? tinued. The Western Circuit will be called on ?Monday next. PEMODICALS.-"The Land We Love," for May, appears in a new and handsome dress. Tho couteuts are varied, and of a very attractive cha? racter. The "Haversack" is full to overflowing with good things. Wo have received from the pub? lishers the Galaxy for May, which has so often received our commenda? tion that it is, perhaps, useless to say more. This month's issue contains the continuation of Mrs. Davis' en? tertaining story, "Waiting for tho Verdict," aud many gems of light readable matter. Thc publishers have determined to enlarge tho maga? zine, aud publish it monthly, instead of fortnightly, as heretofore. The next number for June will appear ou thc 20th of May. The prico per copy-thirty cents-will not bo changed, and the yearly price re? duced to ir3.50. ---- ?-*. C.vitns! CARDS!-Show curds, busi? ness cards, visiting aud wedding curds, executed at the Phoenix Job Office, in tho neatest styles of the art. Cards ot all sizes constantly on hand, and all orders from town or country promptly attended to. WIDOWS. -Somebody advertises for agents to retail a work entitled "Hy menial Instructor." A cotemporary adds: "Thc best hymcnial instructor we know of ts a young widow. What she don't know, there is no uso in learning." W ASNINO TO OUR COLORED PEOPLE. Thc Ornngoburg Times learns from a gentleman in St. Matthew's Parish, that a fellow, calling himself A. Stan fot, is going through the country collecting money from persons of color, ami giving them in return certificates for lam!, which he says will bo taken from thc white people in about fifteen days and delivered to them. He represents himself as an agent of the United States Govern? ment. Tho following is a copy of ono of his certificates: "This - day of April, 1807, I havo paid to the pass of the U. S. tho sum of S2, for value received in land. By ordor P. S. Sheadalor-Zcbadee Ken lv. To Agt. "A. STAXFOT." SHOW PO?TEUS, HANDBILLS, ?V.C. Our supply of type and facilities of press-work enable us to turn out from tho Phoenix ofiico the most attractive styles of posters, hand-bills. Sec., at short notice, and in the most satis factory manner. NSW A.I?VKRTlSi:SIKSTH. - AttUUtlOll ed to the following advertisc-meut*, which ?re published tIiis morning tor th? tir.-t Hint* : ."Etna Innuiance Company-Statement. D. C. l'eixotto-Auction Sale. McCartcr's-Magazines for May. Home Iii6uranco Company-Condition. J. C. Secgers A Co.- Fresh Laser Beer. S. T. McCaughrin .V Co.-Veniuou Ham*. Begular Meeting Typographical Union. Long tales arc usually uninteresting, hut all consumers will he benot?tted and inte? rested by reading the entire advertisement and then examining thc stock of Mr. li. C. Shiver. Import ii nt Electing in "tlol.lli . Th^ Mobile Advertiser and Register, of Saturday, cont .ins the particulars of a large meeting of the colored peo? ple of that cit;*, held on tho previous evening. A series of excellent reso? lutions was adopted; among them were the two following: Resolved, That wo shall so demean ourselves as a people that it shall not be our fault if, pending the efforts at reconstruction under existing laws, the civil officers of thc State are dis? turbed in the exercise of their public functions. Resolved, That we find nothing in the changed political condition of the white and black races in the South that ought to disturb the harmonious relations between them; that we are ready to accord to tho latter every right and privilege to which they are entitled under tho laws of tho land ; that we sincerely desire their pros? perity, and their improvement in all the moral and intellectual qualities that are necessary to make them use? ful members of society; that we are their friends, both from gratitude for their fidelity in tho past-in war as v/ell as in peace-and because our in? terests in the future are inseparably connected with their well-being. Commenting on the proceedings of tho meeting, the Advertiser says: Last night was a success crowning all the hopes and wishes of the pa? triotic citizens who inaugurated it. The moral taught by it was, that the citizens of Mobile, without distinc? tion of race, aro prepared to meet squarely in the face tho dispensations of Providence, and the decrees of war and political necessity in the pre? sent emergency. It was a withering rebuke to tho scoundrels who are striving, by wicked agitation, to add to tho calamities of the South, to deepen the gloom of tho inevitable present with tho horrors of intestine and domestic strife, and, by mar? shalling in hostile array different classes of the community, who, forced by the march of events to live together, are counselled by every consideration of policy, humanity, political and social interest, to dwell together in peace for the common good. It taught that Alabamians should move together to control the destinies of Alabama, and that a broad distinction should bo drawn between the men of Northern birth who come here in good faith, to take their part and lot in our political des? tinies, and tho prophets of evil whe. come, like the intruder into the do? mestic circlo, to put asunder thoso Whom tho doerees of God and the destinies of fortune have joined to? gether. Thc latter, ns one colored speaker remarked, ure serpents, who should bc watched, marked, scotched and trampled upon. Wo have taken a new departure and a bold, forward and gigantic step toward the realiza? tion of tho duties of the hour. "Glory be to God on high; and on earth, peace, good will to men!" This is what this meeting teaches, and henceforth, lot Southern men, black and white, take caro of themselves, and spit, in scorn and contempt, upon all iutormcddlcra who seek their own vile advancement Ly trafficking in bad blood between them. Is HEAP-CENTRE STEPHENS A SPY? While Stcphcus was in this country, time werofrequent intimations tin: he was in tho service oi thc British Government as a spy. Now, a Pari letter to tho Chicago Republican say. Head-Centre Stephens is living oom fortablo ii? tliat city, with his wift and brother in-law. He complains ol poverty, yoi has money to pay foi long rides in hacks, and make- secret visits to the E'.iglish Embassy.