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' ?.. . ? . ' i COLUMBIA. ~~ Saturday Morning, August 10, 1867. Emigration of Colored People to the North? That jodrnal so voil known to Southern readers as the organ of A peculiar '.'civilization," and of a gene? rous and truthful sympathy with the benighted people of the South, in speaking of the immigration to the North of colored people from the Southern States, gives us the follow? ing information : "These emigrants. .are brought North through the agency of the Freedmen's Bureau. An 'Employ? ment Agency,' subordinate to the Bureau, was established two years ago by General Howard, and through it and other private ngencies, the ne? groes are induced to come North as house-servants and field laborers. Many come to this city, but greater numbers go directly into the interior, particularly to New England. Two or three intelligence ofiicet iu this city, under charge of colored persons, have been instrumental in fiudiug homes for great numbers. There is nt Charleston, South Carolina, a co? lored orphan asylum, under charge of Mrs. Pillsbury, in which there are at all times about 100 children-all the house will accommodate. Miss Chloe Murri ck, of Syraouse, New York, has established a similar asylum in the house of the rebel General Finne? gan, at Fernandina, Florida. Each of these ladies furn^h Northern peo? ple with these ye ig colored chil? dren as servants, n^on application, and onr citizens in want of such, or anxious to find worthy objects of sympathy and charity, are advised to apply direct to these ladies." We are gratified to learn that so much interest is being taken in tho welfare of the yonng freed people, all of whom were either deprived oi the care and protection of kind owners, or deserted by their parents under the excitement of their ab? rupt emancipation. Their in ignition to the land of civilization and ol charity and benevolence to the race, we trust, will be highly advantageous to these "youug wards of the mi tion," and that they will will, as they progress to tho ugo of maturity, bc enabled to rejoice *iu tho blessing* not only of political, but of social equality, so that they may rise abovt tho grades now allotted to them b} these umigrution schemes and "em ployment agencies," and bask in th? full suu.sbiue of frcodom aud perfec equality. They observe that n( higher position is assigned any o them than that of menials in th< houses of their deliverers, or laboren on Northern farms; but ti ill, bavin) landed within the area of freedon and civilization, the path of advance ment bas beeu opened wide fo them, and they may have yet cuus to bless the day they were release from their homes ou tho "old pluuto tion," to bo taken care of by th Christian, kind-hearted aud philnn thropic people among whom their lc has now been cast. Wo hopo that i the pleasant homes to which they ar now being consigned by the beuevt lenee of tho nation, tboir musici lips will novel* utter tho old refrni they used to sing-"Oh! carry m back;" but, ns contented and "loyal citizeus, they will demean thcmselvi as becomes their relation of "me aud brothers" to the people union whom thoy live, aud with whom thc aro hereafter to associate. So niue for the happy change now bein wrought out for the "rising genen tion," which have been freed fro; "tho yoko of bondage." But this truthful journal of civil zation could not let the opportuuil slip of uttering some slander agaiu tho Southern people, for it closes tl paragraph quotedabovo as follows: "Agents of tho Bureau and Freei mon's Commission inform us tin tho Southern people endeavor to ir press upon tho minds of ' he negro that when they reach the North tb( are sold into slavery in Cuba; but tl imposition is too apparent to del many negroes from emifrruting here when opportunity offers." We very much doubt if ever any Bureau Agents, or auy other officials acquainted ..with the feelings of the 'Southern people to their .late slaves and 'heir offspring, ever gave this mebQjeious"sheet any Bitch informa*, tion as the above. We venture to assert that there is not one former 8laTe-?wneAr-"-not one master or mis? tress-who have raised the children of their ''people," and token care of them in sickness and in health, who would not be rejoiced to see them thrive and prosper in their new condi? tion in life. They may have doubts of the efficacy of tho means and agencies used to accomplish that end; they may oven doubt the sincerity of those engaged in the work; but that they would interpose or obstruct any efforl made in that direction, is eithei gross misrepresentation for a pur? pose, or sheer falsehood. Theil whole conduct and bearing, as r people, towards the colored popula? tion, amply proves that ono of theil most earnost desires is to advance their interests, and to engage heartily in the work of their religious anc educational instruction. But thc statement we comment on is only an other shameful allegation of Harper'i Weekly against the peoplo of th< South, and needs no further refuta tion. Fixed Fact?. The Cheraw Advertiser says tba the following are fixed facts: First, that a convention will bi called in this State by an overwhelm ing majority, and that the constitu tion framed by that convention wil be ratified by a like majority. Nearb one-half of tho white voters are dis franchised by the last explanator; supplementary Act ; but if thero wa no disfranchisement, tho colored vot will bo a unit, which would of itsel call a convention. In addition to th colored vote, however, we think i safe to add a majority of tho whit vote to that of tho colored in favor o a convention. In the next place, the constitutioi framed by the convention will b adopted by tho popular vote by similar majority to that for the call c a couvontion. The next fixed fact is, that th Stato will be recoustructed in fu' accordance with tho Act und its sur. piemonte; that is, it will be thc roughly radicalized-will elect a rad cal delegation to Congress, and cast radical vote in tho next President.' election. If these are fixed facts, s wo suppose, the next fixed fact is, i the meeting of Congress in Decen ber, tho constitution adopted by tb people will be approved by Congresi and the Senators and Representative will be admitted at once to the seats in that body. Thus the lead( in the rebellion-the first State tin attempted to withdraw from tl: Union-will be tho first to got bac out of the cold. If tho three propositions uboi named aro fixed facts, wherein coi sists the wisdom, policy or patriotis of opposing what is inevitable? Ever thing will work much moro smooth and satisfactorily, if our peoplo w act in unison and harmony. -* ?? to? THK NEGROES AND Cnoi>n.-Tl Viken J'ress hus been favored wi tho following extract from a priva letter to a friend, relating to ero and politics, of that part of Barnwi District lying near Savannah Biver "Thero seems to bo a strong roc cal furore amongst tho colored ye maury (?) in thia section; but furth down on tho river, I henr tho tide turning in favor of tho Democral I, too, shall vote "no convemtion," 1 don't chango greatly in my vio' this fall. Our agricultural prospec aro so much bottai' than they we last year, that wo are all quito jul lant at the idea of making fair co crops. This crop is gouorally ve good; cotton quito healthy and fi of fruit, but tho .stalks small for t season. I think most persons w next year curtail considerably t land planted in cotton this year, ai buy fowor kinds and less quantities commercial manures, most of whi seem, since tho war, to be of lit value." Our Proposition for a. Convention. In referring to the meeting and proceedings of the Convention lately held in this city, wo expressed tho opinion that it was not a fair or full representation of the whole people of South Carolina, or that its platform was the exponent of their political sentiments upon tho issues now be? fore thom; for, although they, like ourselves, we are convinced, are in favor of a speedy reconstruction .under the laws pfc Congress.jyet they also believe that a simple conformity to these laws is sufficient, without the organization of parties, or exhausting political discussions. We therefore proposed a convention of thc people of the State, to bo elected and organ? ized by both white and black citi? zens, solely for the pnrpoee of uniting our people, and to prevent the forma? tion of distracting und demoralizing party cliques or organissatious of any kind whatever. The Anderson Intel ligencer, after noticing the suggestion, Bays: "We heartily approve the sugges? tion of our cotemporury, for the rea? sons already assigned, and for the additional reason that there is only ono wny to meet the issue before the people-namely, by united organiza? tion. All means aro unavailing while the pooplo are divided in sentiment, and torn by cliques and factions. The lamentable condition of affairs admonishes every man that it is necessary to be alivo to the true inte? rests of the State, at."? not allow passive, inactive conduct on our pari to bring about the destruction pre dieted already. Should tho worsl ensue, it will be chargeable in the main to tho supine indifference and neglect of tho masses themselves." The State should not be allowee! to go by default, and the unity ol ber people, in some mode of action, can alone prevent such a misfortune, The Spartauburg Spai'lan says of the proposition : "We are under the impression tba if suitable persons, and a prope: number of them, would take the bu siness in hand immediately, aud us< tho necessary zeal and precaution, i eouvontion could bc called. But sucl a convention as the Phoenix desire cannot bo had in thc manner pro posed. The people of the conutr I will not now go to the polls for an; party measure whatever. If ther be any difference between radical ond conservatives, there must bo pat i ties. The radical party throughon the South is thoroughly organized und everybody knows that a well 01 gani zed ? purty, though rt minority can defeat the measures of au unoi gauized majority. If tho conserva ! tive people of South Carolina desir I a convention, to consider the alarm ing condition of the country, t interchange opinions, come to a mn tual understanding, adopt a commo plan of defence, and pledge eac other to faithful and vigorous efforl for tho publie, safety, we raise bot hands in its fuvor. If so d?termin?e we beg leave to suggest that th better plan would be, through th newspaper press, to call a mass mee i?g of both races, on sales-day, i September next ensuing, at each an every town rind village in the Stat? and then and there appoint suitubl persons who may be willing to serv os delegates, equal in number to tl: Legislative representation of eac District and Parish." We assure our excellent cotempi rary that we are not wedded to tl mode of procuring such a conventiu as wo proposed, and if his suggestif; is tho most feasible-whioh it may I -we will cheerfully sanction an support it. AU we desir* is, that tl State should suffer no detriment fro any unwarrantable apathy on tl part of her people. -?^?? ANOTHER SENSATION*.-Tho Miner r a French paper, printed in Montrer says: A Protestant minister, whoso lett is under our eyes, originated tho ide of assassinating President Lincol Tho Confederate agents in Canad whoLe answer wo also hold, decline the proposal, and tho minister the resorteel to a private attempt, need be, wo could give his name, tl place whero he is at present resielin in one of the Northern States, in city well known, whero he occupi au important post, and is respecte The President and Secretary Stanton, j The opecinl Washington correspon? dent ot the New York Herold for? wards a despatch to that paper, of the 7th instant; from wbio^i we extract the following: The Secretary of "War has refused the President's polite- invitation to retire from office. The President's note is very brief, only four lines in length, and simply states that "grave public considerations constrain him (the President) to request Mr. Stan? ton's resignation." Mr. Stanton's answer is also very brief, and intend? ed to be severo and outting. The Secretary acknowledges the receipt of tho President's note requesting his resignation, and answers that "grave public considerations con? strain him to continue in the position of Secretary of War until tho next meeting of Congress." At tho Cabinet meeting to-day, Secretary Stanton was not present. The subject was discussed at much longth, and the session was quite protracted. It is not decided what step Mr. Johnson will next take, but I think he will notify Mr. Stantou tin. \e is no longer Secretary of War, aud must vacate forthwith. After the adjournment of tho CaVi net meeting, the President was clo? seted with bis secretaries, Col. W. G. Mooro and Col. Robert. Morrow, until 10 o'clock to-night. It is sup? posed that this unusually late confer? ence with bis secretaries bad refer? ence to the Stanton imbroglio. It is said that Secretary Seward is not altogether in favor of tho Presi? dent's action in this matter, and that he and Thurlow Weed are about to strive to save Stantou's head again. A year ago, when there was serious thought of removing Stanton, Weed's and Raymond's influence, coupled with Seward's entreaties, induced tho Presideut to abandon the iden. Se? ward, at that time, argued that Stan? ton bad been n very badly abused man, aud that, though he might have committed small offences, still, iu view of bis great services, such trifles should be overlooked. It is now said by the friends of the President that Stanton's offences are not mere trifles, but amount to a deliberate system of thwarting the Presideut, obstructing his policy in every way, and insulting him repeatedly in bis official inter? course. The President, it is claimed, has determined to tolerate this no longer, and has put his foot down firmly. The despatch also gives the follow? ing as the substance of the corres? pondence between the two parties, which, the correspondent says, was denied to the press: EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, August 5, 1867. To Edwin M. Slanlon, Secretan/ of War. Sm: Grave public considerations constrain me to request your resigna? tion ns Secretary of War. ANDREW JOHNSON, President of the United States. WAI; DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, August 6, 1867. To His Eecellency Andrew Johnson, President of the United States. Sm: Your note, informing me that grave public considerations constrain you to request my resignation as Sec? retary of War, baa been received. In answer, I havo to state that grave public considerations constrain me to continue in the office of Secretary of War until tho next meeting of Congress. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. RAIN AND THE CROPS.-From every quarter of this and adjoining Dis? tricts, we bear charming accounts of tho crops. A very largo yield indeed will bo made, as wo have already hf rt ulmost enough rain to secure it. It has been a little dry in tho lower part I of Greenville, but parties from that section report that the want has been supplied by heavy aud soaking falls | of water.-Greenville Enterprise. GOOD RAINS.-Sinco our last issue, ' the farmers' hearts in this District I have been rejoiced with copious rains upon their thirsty fields. The oona crop in some sections bad suf? fered for tlie want of rain. [Laurensville Herald. ACCIDENTAL DROWNING.-A freed? man named-Williams was drowned while fishing off Fort Sum? ter. Tho body has not been reco? vered.-Charleston News. A fire broke out in Mobile on Sa? turday, destroying $20,000 worth of property before it could be subdued. I Looal .Tto^Tacs?. PosT OFFICE HOUBS.-Thc office is open from 8 a, m. until 3>? p. m., and from fi until 7 p. m. The North- * ern mail closes at By, p. m., and all other mails close at 8 p. m. TuirriiE SOUP.-Tho lovers of this delicate preparation cnn be gratified by calling at the Pollock House, this morning. Mr. Pollock's cook under? stands his business thoroughly, as nil who participated yesterday will freely testify. '? F6 it, STAR-GAZERS.-To-hight, the 10th instant, is that appointed by the astronomers of Europe and this country for* a brilliant display of me? teoric yagaries. As faithful chroni? clers of nil phenomena, whether'in the skies or upon the earth, we give this information for the benefit of our readers. Wo hope those who avail themselves of it w ill not be dis? appointed. The philosopher (so-called) J. N., attempted to "lift the veil," last night, in front of Nickerson's Hotel, bnt owing to the "pressure," he was not very successful. Persons at a distance of six or eight squares were entertained, as the philosopher has the voice of a Stentor. His argu? ments-if arguments they can be called-are satisfactory to a certain extent, but whether or not they avail anything at the present juncture of affairs, is another matter. JOB PBINTINO.-The Job ' Office of the Phoenix is as complete os 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. "THEM'S OCR SENTIMENTS."-A gentleman once asked, "what is wo? man?" when a married man replied: "She is an essay on grace, in one vo? lume, elegantly bound. Although it may be dear, every man should have a copy of it." WAKING UP.-Harper's Weekly, "a journal of civilization," (?) recently contained the subjoined "growl" on the condition of the country. This weekly belongs to tho ultra-radical sohool, and helped os much as any other journal in the Union to bring about the very deplorable state of things it now complains of. What does this "loyal" sheet mean by the startling annonnoemeutthat the pub? lic, "sooner or later, will rebel against this load?" "We cannot help thinking, and saying, too, in strict confidence to the readers of this journal, that .stupid, and dull, and voiceless aa the public may be, he has some rights which politicians will, sooner or later, have to recognize. Ho is now paying tax at the rate of seven per cent, more than is paid by the most heavi? ly taxed people in Europe, and at the same time he is paying for the com? modities of all kinds and labor 150 per cent, more than any other people in the world. In England, the taxes are heavy, no doubt, but food, cloth? ing and rent are cheap. In Russia, living is expensive, but the taxes are light* but here in the United States tho publie groans under the simulta? neous burden of heavy taxes and high living. We have a notion that, sooner or later, he will rebel against this load, and that tho party that laid it on his shoulders will itself be laid pretty low." NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Atteutiou lu call? ed to the following advertisements, which are published this morning for the first time T. M. Pollock-Turtle Soup. Typographical Union-Meeting. M. J. Calnan-Registration 2d Prociuct. D. H. DoSaussure-Salo of Real Estate. C. L. Anderson-Registrat'n 3d Precinct. J. C. Janney-List of LottorB. P. Cantwell-Racon Strips, Pig Hame. Joromo Fagan-Removal. A Ano lot of Desirablo Goods have just l)eon opened by Mr. R. C. Shivor, who still ulheres to his popular principle of good articles for little money. Read his adver? tisement, and then examiue the goods.