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? Ml- ,_^ ? ? ? COLUMBIA" Thursday Morning, Deo. 19.1807? tabor Honorable. Tho following paragraph is from t .Western paper: "Senator Pomeroy* of Kansas, wat coen, a few days since, hauling lum bor with a mule team. The Senate] showed bis friend, witb pride, a fifty, two aero' field of vrheat that be "had ploughed for himself. He ba? 1,70C acres of land in a body." This Senator is an out-and-oul radical; nevertheless, wo admire thal sort of democratic manhood and self reliance to which reference is made in the above paragraph. The Savan? nah News] in quoting the above, very aptly reminds ns, that among the Egyptians tho priests, soldiers and scholars were distmgniahod by parti? cular honors; but all professions and trades, to tho humblest, had their shara iu tho public esteem. To de? spise any man, however humble in life, whose labor was useful to the l?tate, was very properly held to be a .crime. v . This failing-this offspring of a foolish pride-that mechanical trades -are something beneath the ambition ?of our young men, has for a long time been the bane of the South. The consequence was, that when adversity, misfortune and desolation carno upon the South-since her peo? ple have beon forced to rely upon their own resources, instead of here? ditary fortunes, for a livelihood-we find any amount of shingles project? ing on the streets of our oities aud , towns, with the names of individuals who cannot come down a peg from one or other of the learned profes? sions-not one in a hundred of whom is competent for the duties or respon? sibilities of tho profession they have assumed. A1? this is sham-a mero pretence to avoid honorable labor. What do such young men contribute to the welfare or prosperity of any country? Nothing; but they are ready and willing consumers of tho property of their parents, fatbers-in Ilaw or other friends and relatives. Nine-tenths of them might have made good blacksmiths, carpenters, masons or machinists, and itt such employment might havo ' become valuable citizens, were it not that they were imbued from infancy with the idea-which they very readily received and cherished-that they belonged to a higher order of beings than mechanics or hard-working farmers, and in consequence persist? ier,* ed, and . still persist, in fruitless efforts to gaie a livelihood, perhaps honors, in professions for .which they . ure wholly unfitted. And what has been the result of euch teaching and training here, in this Southern country? Why, that a.large number of the most skillful mechanics, and -of those in almost every industrial pursuit, are foreign? ers or immigrants from more enter? prising sections of this country, whore labor is considered hon arable and whero tho hands, bronzed and hardened by following the plough, or some meohaiiical trade, are not covered with kid gloves. Enterprise in every trado, and in agriculture, ie now dead, or nearly so, at the South, simply be?anso her young men will not put forth their hands to work, No matter what may have been th? causo of theso idle habits in the past and wo grant that the institutior which hos perished was the fruitfu source, it is now high time for all t< goto work. There hes never been *?.. owing probably to the cause jus alluded to, that respectability at tached to labor in the South which i is entitled to; but our experience ir past life, and in various countries warrants us in saying that there is n< truer nobility, no safer reliance upoi which to baso confidence, than th a found among working men. Tu< briefless lawyer or the idle docto: must stand back in the presenco o these sons of honest toil, who bnil< np our cities and lay the great high ways of trade and commerce. Th time has come to us in the Soutl when every ono must rely upon hi own efforts and resources for a living and we are glad of it, for such i change must finally draw ont th? drones from the busy hive of indus try and enterprise.^_ M. Alexandre de Bellaigne, the nev French Consul for Charleston, is stop ping at the Mills House. He wa formerly Trench Consul at Tapies. South Carolina, CewivTcncer We extract the'following from the fourth day's proceedings of this bt>dy, aa furnished by the correspon? den*; of the Charleston News: Toe information the Secretary rc -' ported an apparent decrease of mem? bership of ten local preachers, 044 i white, and an actual decrease of 7,442 . colored members. T. A. Boone was elected to Elders' orders. J. B. Platt, a deacon by l?cal ordination, having traveled two 1 years, was received into full connec? tion. J. C. Crisp and J. B. Tray wick, were elected to fill connection and to Deacon's orders. Joseph B. Griffith, Reuben L Duffy, Robt. M. Harrison, Robert Harper and John P. Morris, having traveled one year, and passed the necessary literary ex? amination, were.npproved and con? tinued on probation in the Confer? ence. John P. Morris was elected to Deaoon's orders. The fc?loV?Dg Uniiu preachers were elected to Deacon's orders: Wm. T. Manners, of Lexington District; W. D. Lee, of Union; Robert Helton, bf Catawba County, N. C.; John Dorsey, of Burke County; Charles Fish burne, of Barnwell District, S. C. The following local Deacons were elected to Elders' orders:* John Lee Dixon, of Columbia, S. C.; Jas. M. Boyd, of Abbeville Distriot; B. 8. Gaines, of Pickens; John F. Batt, of Charlotte, N. 0. ; Abraham Hays, of Caldwell County; Robert M. Brown, of Rowan County. The Committee on Minnies sub? mitted their report, which was adopt? ed. The plan thus adopted, requires each preacher to advanoe $1.50, which will pay for the printing, after -which they are to be sent ont and sold by the preachers to reimburse themselves, and meet other expenses incurred in the publication. The following, offered by Rev. F. A. Mood, was adopted without dis? cussion: . Resolved, In order ? to keep the membership of our church properly informed and interested in the origin, history, progress, peculiarities and successes of Methodism, that the 24th doy of May-tho date of the conversion of John Wesley-be sel apart by this Conference for annual public services, to be celebrated bv sermons, addresses, Sunday school festivals, or otherwise, in all om charges to this end. [On Wednesday, 24th May, 1738, at 5 o'clock in tho morning, Joht Wesley, while reading Luther's in? troduction to Paul's Epistle to tht Galatians, "felt his heart strangely warmed."! Resolved, That the first Friday it September, be observed as a day o fasting and prayer before God, nnc that all oar charges be invited tc nnite in earnest, bumble snpplica tion to the Great Head of the Church that He wonld raise np and thrus forth more laborers iutc Iiis vino yard. Conference then adjourned tc Monday morning. The Missionary Socioty held it? anniversary at night. The report o the Board of Managers exhibits ai empty treasury, impoverished prench ere, and a destitute poor. Eloquen and instructive addresses were de livered by Rev. Professor A. H. Les ter, Rev. W. G. Connor, and Rev W.: EL Fleming, after which a collec tion for domestic missions was tnkei np, and all retired-to rest. THE AUTHOB OP THE LINCOLN As SASSXNATION PI?OT.-The Columbu (Ga.) Su?, it seoras, has found th man who first proposed to assassinat Abraham Lincoln. His name, say that paper, is Thomas Gilbert, an he is a radical delegate elect from th Sun's Senatorial Distriot to tho Cor vention. Ho is a resident of Chattr hooohe County; and the proof i strong and conclusive against hin The Sun further says: "Tho facts are these: At a meet ir. of tho citizens of Chattahooche Com ty, before Abraham Lincoln ha taken the Preaidental chair, and pr? vions to tho secession of the Stat of Georgia, this hoary-headed ol reprobate submitted to the said mee iug a proposition in writing, offeric to arm aud equip at hi3 owu expense 100 mon to proceed to Washingtc city, and to kill Abraham Lincoli He supported hit? proposition iu violent harangue, charging his mo: moderate and humane neighbors wit a want nf patriotism and conrag These facts will be fully attested I some of the most prominent and r spected citizens of the County Chattahooche." The Sun adds: "We Stand ready to make goo by competent prooi, that he is tl author of tho assassination plot. V demand an investigation of tl matter. Radicalism still pants f the blood of the slayer of its la lamented leader. We havo point out the man who inaugurated t tragedy, and in the name of the mt dered and persecuted dead and livin we demand that justice shall be done You nover knew a very handsor woman engaged in the "womat right's business-they cnn play t cards they already hold to better a vantage. Wm THE LADXXS OP BAI?TEIOSE.-- G blasa tbs ladies of Baltimore! T Siut, of that city, says: "The Ladies* Southern Relief sociation, of which Mrs. B. Howard is Preeideut, whioh h already doue so much in extend: relief to the suffering people of t South, are about making mother a special appeal in behalf of this dis? tressed and sorrowing people. It was at one time hoped that, tho war once ended, prosperity would once more bless the Southern land, but it is alleged that no period since peace wao declared have the appeals for help been more urgent or more peti? tions tho" ?*t th? present tims. Musi of these cries for help come from widows and orphans; their entire resources have been swept away, and many of them deprived of the shelter of a nome by reason of their inability to pay their taxes. The ladies of the association, being con vince J that these suffering women and childreu have not the means wherewith to help themselves, propose to give a series of entertainments for three nights, nt the Maryland Institute, iu the letter part of January; and in furtherance of this plan, a meeting is to be held at noon to-day, at Sara? toga Hall, corner of Calvert and Saratoga streets, to make necessary arrangements in reference to this object. The precise nature of the entertainments will be definitely set? tled by tho meeting, and it is to be hoped that the continued noble efforts of the ladies of the associa? tion will result in bringing joy and gladness to the hearts of many Southern widowed mothers and or Ehaned children. The efforts of the idies of the association have hereto? fore been so wonderfully successful that when the members put their hands to an undertaking, the com? munity expect to seo some grand achievement ; but in order to secure the desired result, they rely, of course, substantially, on the conti? nued support and co-operation of those liberal friends who sustained them iu their former enterprises." WOMEN FOR CONSULSHIPS.-The President having had the following memorial presented to him by Mrs. francis Lord Bond, signed by Thos. B. Noeil, Missouri; John W. Chan? ler, New York; L. W. Ross, Illinois; Charles Stitgreaves, New Jersey; W. Mungon, Ohio; M. Cs, gave it the followjug endorsement: Referred to the Honorable, the Secretary of State, whose special at? tention is culled to this application in connection with other papers now on file iu the State Department. ANDREW JOHNSON. October 19, 1807. To THE PRESIDENT: The under? signed, Members of Congress, learn? ing that there are applications on file in the State Department for foreign consulates by competent and worthy women, respectfully request that said applications may receive due conside? ration, and that your Excellency will not allow any prejudice against the sex to disparage their applications. On the contrary, we earnestly urge that every woman applying for a po? sition of honor or emolument, be treated with equal deference, and the same atteutiou as is extended to men; and that equal opportunity be afford? ed them to servo the country. We would further suggest, that in view of the agitation of the great question of female suffrage now being so skillful? ly conducted in the Kingdom of Great Britain, it would be manifestly proper to imitate this plan of recog? nizing women, in all her capacity, to advance the cause of civiliza'tiou by making some such appointment to that Kingdom at this time. DISCOVERY OF EXTENSIVE BLACK CONSPIRACIES IN THE SOUTH,-The surging clements of political and so? cial strife now agitating the South, are beginning to find au outlet in an almost boundless sea of troubles. Wo have already chronicled many acts of lawlessness committed by the blacks in defiance of the civil autho? rities, in various parts of the South? ern country, but they seem not to have been so unprovoked aud alarm? ing as those that have occurred in Mississippi. So threatening have matters become there, that the Go? vernor has felt called upon to issuo a proclamation, warning the blacks against committing further outrages, and also cautioning them against fol? lowing the seditious advice of emis? saries, black or white. It appears, according to his proclamation, that conspiracies actually exist in Missis? sippi among the blacks to "go to war" by January next,unless Congress arranges a plan of dividing and dis? tributing the farm lands, particulars of persons and places being furnish? ed the Governor. In such an event, it is necessary to predict the fate that will befall the black race, not only in Mississippi, but throughout the South: for the Government will bo obliged to interfere, as Gen. Canby has already, in regard to the Missis? sippi conspiracies, and the wretched negroes will perish by thousands. Congress has time to take the baok track ia its reconstruction policy, and whatever time is left, should be promptly and energetically employed in restoring peace in the South, and averting from the infatuated dupes and proteges of the radicals, a doom thot otherwise inevitably awaits them. [Arei* York Herald. l?ooal T.tomB). Ak a regalar communication of Columbia Lodge No. 108, the follow? ing officers were elected: J. Snlz baeher, W. M.; S. Mossman, a \v ; J. H. Kahler, J. W. ; J. C. B. Smith, Secretary; Hardy Solomon, Trea? surer. We are indebted to Mr. Lewis Piser for late New York, Philadel? phia, Baltimore and Haleigh papers. Maj. Alexander has also favored us with late copies of Glasgow, (Scot? land,) paper?, und the London Fun and Judy. The papers are on file in this office. BAILED.-Mathew Brown, who was convicted at the October Court, of the murder of ??. Bcrsghi, Hud to whom a new trial was granted by the Court of Appeals, has been bailed by Judge Munro, in the sum of $3,000. His trial will come off at the March term of the Court of Common Pleas. CHARLOTTE NEWSPAPERS.-Our neighboring town of Charlotte has been for some weeks without a news? paper. The mail now brings us two the Bulletin, by J. E. Britton, and the Nexcs, by Hutson Sc Meetze. We wish them all success. X 10 U 8.-The new restaurant, under the above cabalistic sign-board, was opened in due form, yesterday, by Mr. McBurney. He entertained a host of friends in good style, and those who atteuded were admirably pleased with the viands, cooking, ?fcc. Mr. McBurney is well adapted to the business he has engaged in, and will no doubt receive his due share of patronage. RETURNED.-Our advertising co? lumns, this morning, inform our readers that Mr. M. W. Bythewood has returned to this city, to resume his business as auctioneer and com? mission merchant. He is admirably suited to his vocation, as many of his old Columbia friends will well re? member. We wish ..Matt." all the success ho' deserves, as a faithful agent for tho sale of any consign? ments with which ho may be favored. A ST. BERNARDER.-Our sauctum sanctorum was invaded, yesterday, by a mouster of the canine species a genuine St. Bernard dog. This animal was presented to Col. John D. Palmer, of this city, by his friend Wm. E. Everett, Esq.. of New York. Mr. E. is largely interested in the Havana submarine telegraph com? pany, and other Southern enterprises. After seeing this animal, we can readily believe the stories told of their usefulness in assisting weary travelers through the snow to the hospitable monasteries scattered over the mountains. The animal belonging to Col. Palmer, is of pure breed-his father and mother having been ge? nuine imported St. Bemarder's-and weighs nearly 200 pounds. THE FAIR.-There was a decided improvement, last night, both as to numbers present and the receipts nt the different tables. Everything passed off pleasantly, and many indi? viduals found themselves the luoky possessors of articles which, if not exactly useful at present, will be-as Mrs. Toodles says-"found handy to have in the house," The attentive manager of No. 3, (as well as several other ladies,) will please accept the thanks of the "local" for acts of kindness. Messrs. Weam & Hix have added materially to tho attractions of tho fair, by their "Cosmorama of Co? lumbia," os it appeared shortly after the great fire. By the aid of a splen? did glass, the scenes are enlarged to mammoth and natural proportions; and these gentlemen have preserved, in a form to bo always accessible, a "counterfeit presentment" of mat? ters and things as they were. Tho cosmorama will bo exhibited again this evening. Lunch will bo furnished at several of the tables this morning; and those who would partake of something nice are invited to call. The hall will bo open at 3 o'clock, for the accommodation of the little folks. ___ Jon WORK.-Every description of book and job printing-pamphlets, bill heads, oiroulars, labels, posters, programmes, business, wedding and invitation cards, railroad receipts, checks, drafts, &o., promptly execut? ed at the lowest rates. WORTHY OF IMITATION.-We notice, in a Western paper, the fact that there is a merchant in the town in which the paper is printed, who, whenever a man bnys a good bill of goods from him, makes the purchaser a present of tho same paper in which he advertises, for one year; and thus he manages to keep the customer constantly reminded of his business and he will never forget such a pre? sent. Should that man give his cus? tomers six or eight dollars in green? backs or in geode, it migul au un be forgotten ; but when he is regularly placed in receipt of bis friend's bounty, can any one doubt its being a good way to advertise? This is worthy of imitation by business mou. COURT OF AT-PEALS-December 18. R. T. Parks vs. W. D. Jennings, et al. Mr. Abrey concluded argument of yesterday, Mr. C. D. Meltou closed in reply. J. Beotty Jennings nds. J. A. Brad? ley. Mr. * Mciver for motion, Mr. Hudson,' contra. L. T. Odom vs. Stubbs & Odom. Mr. Hudsou for appellant. Theodore Guerard, Executor,, vs. Sextus T. Gaillard. Mr. Dozier for defendant appellant. S. S. Fraser ads. S. W. Ronqnie. Ordered to Court of Errors. At the opening of the court this morning, it was announced that ar? gument of cases would not be heard after Thursday, the 19th. UNTTED STATES CIRCUIT COURT FOR FOURTH CIRCUIT.-December 18,1867. Hon. George S. Bryan, D. J., presid? ing. In re John G. Babb, of Winns boro, S. C.-Petition for voluntary bankruptcy. James H. Rion, pro. pet. The petition was read, and, on motion of James H. Rion, Esq., the Judge signed order of adjudication of bankruptcy, and also order of reference to W. J. Clawson, Register af 4th Congressional District. The argument on pleas to the jurisdiction, referred to in yesterday's issue, was closed this day, aud the ludge pronounced his opinion, after which the following order was en? tered : Ou motion of Arthur, Melton Sc Melton, it is adjudged and or? dered, that the pleas be sustained, ind that the writs iu the said cases bo abated. IK EQUITY. Daveuport vs. Stewart.-Bill for relief and account. J. M.* Baxter, complainant's solicitor. The Com? missioner made a report, under order previously made, whioh was con Urmed, ou motion of complainaut's jolicitor. .. DOCKETS. It was ordered, that a final and peremptory call of the dockets moved be made this dav, 19th December,* 1867. FOR CHRISTMAS.-We subjoin a few seasonable receipts for the bene? fit of our lady readers, who may liave to prepare for the approaching holiday festival: A RICH CHRISTMAS PUDDING.-One pound of raisins stoned, one pound of currants, half a pound of beef met, quarter of a pound of sugar, two spoonsful flour, three eggs, a mp of sweetmeats, and a wine-glass af brandy. Mix well and boil in a mould eight hours. A GOOD CHRISTMAS PUDDING.-One pound of flour, two pounds of suet, one pound of currants, ono pound of plums, eight eggs, two ounces of candied peel, almonds and mixed mice, according to taste. Boil gently joven hours. MINCE PIES.-Take a pound of oeef, free from skin and strings, and chop it very fine; then two pounds )f suet, which likewise pick and shop; theu add three pounds of cur? rants nicely cleaned and perfectly lry, one pound and a half of apples, ho peel and juico of a lemon, half a oint of sweet wine, half a nutmeg iud a few cloves and maco, with pi? mento in fine powder; have citron, >range and lemon peel ready, and mt some in each of the pies when nade. MINCE MEAT.-Six pounds of cur 'nnts, three pounds of raisins stoned, bree pounds of apples ohopped fine, our pounds of suet, two pounds of lugar, two pounds of beef, the peel ind juice of two lemons, a pint of weet wine, a quarter of a pint of >randy, half an ounce mixed spice. Press the whole into a deep pan wheo veil mixed. OLD ENGLISH PLUM PUDDING.-To uake what is termed a pound pud ling, take of raisins well stoned, turrante thoroughly washed, one mund each; chop a pound of suet cry fine and mix with thom ?"add a plai ter of a pound of flour or bread inely crumbled, three ounces of su .ar, one ounce and a half of grated emon peel, a blade of mace, half a mall nutmeg, half a dozen eggs well ?eaten; work it well together, put nto a cloth, tie it firmly-allowing oom to swell-and boil not less than Ive hours. It should not bo suffered o stop boiling. 'THE ITALIAN OPER/ AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRIMA DONNA.-Mr. Stra koseh's troupe has been performing at Boston and the other cities at the North, with distinguished succes?g Wo note this particularly for the complimentary manner in which tho oritioa of the press have noticed tho artistio ability of Miss Mcculloch, of this city, one of the "new prima donnas" of the opera. The Boston journals, in their comment upon tho rendering of Norma by thia troupe, Bpeak of it as a great euccess, and in alluding to Miss McChlloch, says: . "The Adalgisa was the new Ameri? can prima donna, Miss Mcculloch, who made her first appearance on the operatic stage with Maretzek, in New York. ln?t ?cosuu. io say she created a fine impression, is but faint praise. As there had been no preliminary ? trumpet flourishes iu her behalf, tho audience, we think, was most agree? ably surprised to find her a vocalist of such great excellence. She is a young lady of marked personal beau? ty, eighteen years of age, and her voice is a mezzo soprano of fine quality and more than ordinary power. It is flexible to that degree which enables her to sing the most florid of Bellini's passages easily and gracefully, and, in fact, her freedom from constraint, both in voice and manner, was ono of the most aston? ishing features of her performance, when it was remembered that her ap? pearance here waa only the second occasion on which she had appeared in the part on any stage. Tba', she is a novice is readily to be seen, but she is certainly one of the most pro? mising of our already large band of young native operatic artistes. She ibly seconded Madame Lagrange in the' duets, especially in 'Mira, O Norma,' which waa repeated in obe lience to a loud encore." The intimations are that this troupe Evill be in Charleston daring the win? ier, and the lovers of fine music will lave the opportunity of being grati? fied. Strakosch has, it is said, en? gaged some of the most celebrated irtists in Europe, besides - our native songstress._J_ FIVE CENTS.-The price of single sopi?s of the Phoenix is five cents, and purchasers are requested to pay no nore for them. We aro informed ?kat. tone of tho news-boys charge eu. This is an imposition. MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.-The post )ffice open daring the week from 8)* i. ni. to G p. m. On Sundays, from iiito Vi P- m The Charleston and Western mails ire open for delivery at 2 p. m., and dose nt 9 a. m. Northern-Open for delivery at L0)? a. m., closes at 1 p. m. Grcenville-?-Opeu for delivery at Z >. ni., closes nt 8 p. m. NEVI ADVERTISEMENTS.-Attention ia call id to the following advertisements, pub ished this monita? for ibo tiret tune: Calisthenic Hall-Japanese Troupe. Breastpin Lost. 8wygert A Benn-Flour, otc. D. "C. Peizotto-Auctions. W. B. Beck-Proposals for Beef. M. W. Bythowoou-Comni'n Merchant. NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS. [rio Zoological Gardens which are irojected for the Central Park io. few York will, when-completed, eiP . irace the largest zoological collec ion in the world. The array of ani? ??is at present- on exhibition, which orm the nucleus of the grand pro ect, is either confined to the arsenal ir scattered through the grounds, i?ho plat .selected for the gardens is i tua ted on Eighth avenue, and is rounded by Ninth avenue, Seventy eventb and Eighty-first streets. Alu? n?is from every quarter of the globe rill be domiciled in the building. ?he temperature of the air will be Taduated to the natural climate ebonee they come, whether from the rigid or the torrid zones, and native ;eepers, acquainted with their dis iosition and wants, will bo selected or them. _ Tea has tho power to subdue irrita? bility, refresh tho spirits, and renew he energies, such as is possessed by o other agent. When the system f man is exhausted by labor or tudy, a cup of tea reinvigorates and estore8 as no other form of food or overage cnn. It is a promotive of mgevity, saves food by lessening tie waste of tho body, soothes tho annular system, and a^rds stimu? la to tho brain. The young do not eed it? and it is wortLy of note that bey do not crave or like it. dni? ren will frequently ask for coffee, ut seldom for tea. To aged people, 'hose powers of digestion and whoso odily substance have begun to fail )gether, it is almost a necessity. An inventor in Canada has con? ducted an arrangement by which ?rs can be coupled or'uncoupled ithout going betweeu them, y{ even rossing tho traok. The principle :s recisoly the. same as that in cop ? i?n nee at present, a link and a pin. he invention not only prevents all ossibility of accident to employee*, ut saves much labor, time ana ex ense.