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Wednesday y?Tiiag,feb. 26,1888. Negro Government tm the- South. We should think nobody could ?upposo that Ihls oei^'it?pnUtinn ?f the South will be able to 'retain for, any length of time tho political con? trol that has been placed in their hands. Congress has done for them all that can possibly bo done. They hare had majorities in all the State Conventions. By their votes the Constitutions haye been formed. In their interest laws have been made, and for their advantage the frame? work of things boa been fixed. They seem to feel, the New York Times truthfully remarks, that power has been permanently secured to them, and their special admirers in Con? gress act as though there could be no doubt of their continued supremacy. Yet tho simple fact that tbey consti? tute only a third of the population of the .3outhern States, is conclusive as J to their, political subordination in the long run. In forming themselves into a party opposed to thc whites, they have challenged a direct contest on this point, and as the struggle is definitely and pointedly between the races qua races, they have compelled a decision of their claims npon this ground. . In our system, numbers must inevitably tell. By the dis . franohisement of a large number of the whites, and the conferring of universal suffrage upon the blacks, an advantage may be temporarily se? cured to the latter. But, at most, this can only have its effect for a few years. Every year sees a vast crop of young men attain their majority, to whom the disfranchising laws, be? cause of participation in the rebel? lion, have no application; and before ten years have passed we shall have hundreds pf thousands of white voters in the South who cannot be disfranchised without an overthrow of Democratic government. This alone will give the whites a numerical preponderance that will easily over dome the political supremacy of the blacks. The negroes, now, have all the advantages of their numerical strength. The future can bring them no increase. Beside their fixed and absolute inferiority in numbers, they mnst grow relatively weaker every day. If this statement alone were not conclusive against the political dominance of the blacks, we would refer to other fixed points that the white population of the South will continue to hold in their favor. The possession of the landed property, the commercial control, the brain superiority, tho political traditions, are with the white race, and will con? tinue there. Tho negro, we trust, will continue to grow in general knowledge, in political wisdom and in Democratic capacity; but it will be a long time before he is equal in these respects to a race which has . the history and opportunities of the American whites. On the broad grounds of race, character, condi? tions, institutions, history and num? bers, it is evident that the black race cannot retain political control of tho South, and equally evident that the race which has enormous advantages in all these points must show their effect in politics, government and power. It is worth while for Con? gress to keep this in mind in its political legislation for the South. SKETCHES nw TUE DELEGATES TO THE CONVENTION.-It is announced that tbeso sketohes, which havo been published in tho Charleston Mercury from day to day for some time past, have been collected, and will be pub? lished from that office, complete. Price of the whole series of sketohes, including also somo incidonts and other interesting mutter, twenty-live couts per single copy, or Ave copies for one dollar. WiMJJ!i!tfj#|.|Ly it'."." pMpjgaaMi^i i .illili, We extract the following summary of th*, proceedings pf the thirty-third day from the Charleston N'?tes: The following ordinance was re? ported by B. F. Randolph, from the Committee on Miw^Hanapn- Prcvi 810?8 of " tho Constitution, and made a special order lor\8a*orday: Be ii ordained, tte, -That equity and justice demand for the children of tina State, in all. eases where real estate was transferred, either at pub lio sale or otherwise, for Confederate securities or currency during the war, said transfer, ho matter by whom made, shall be absolutely null and void, wherever based upon such se? curity; and the original owners and guardians may enter apon and take Eossession of such real estate in De? alt of said minor children, unless the same ia paid for in the currency of the United States. ?. C. Richmond presented a peti? tion praying the Convention to arrest the exeoution of the sentence of death upon Benjamin Hogan, a colored mass convicted of arson at the last Coon of General Sessions in Charleston. The petition was refer? red to the Committee on Petitions. B. F. Randolph presented the pe? tition of Thomas O wings, convicted of felony in Laurens District, asking the Convention to recommend the removal of his political disabilities. Referred to the Committee on Peti? tions. E. W. M. Mackey offered a resolu? tion, which was adopted, to appoint a special committee of nine to draft an ordinance prescribing the mode and providing for the election of State officers. The Convention then proceeded to discuss the first and second clauses of the executive article of tho Con? stitution. A long and animated de? bate tood place on the proposition to strike ont th? provision requiring four years' residence as a qualifica? tion for the Governor, and to insert two years, the object, as it was averred, being to afford an opportu? nity to any Northern man who might be nominated to ran for the office. The purpose of patting a United States officer in nomination was strongly hinted at in the course of the debate, and there is no doubt that some political combinations are on foot to bring out additional can? didates. The Convention adjourned without disposing of all the amendments to the section offered, so that the consi? deration of the subject will be re eamed this morning. THE TWO GENERALS THOMAS.-The reader must not confound the Gen. Thomas appointed to the War De? partment in the place of Stanton, with Gen. Thomas of Chattanooga and Nashville. The former, Lorenzo Thomas, now quite an old mau, wat formerly Adjutant-General of thc army, and latterly, we believe, tilt general superintendent or inspectoi of the national cemeteries, and stiL later restored to the post of Adju? tant-General in the War Office. The latter, Gen. George H. Thomas, how in command of the Department ol the Cumberland, (Kentucky and Ten nesseo,) is in the prime of life. The Washington Intelligencer say that it is proposod that the business men of each State call a commercial and financial national convention which body shall represent the trm and vital interests of every section o the country. North, South, East anc West, to tako action regarding tb ii i m i ici ul and commercial interests o the country. State Bills Receivable. STATE OP SOUTH CAROLINA BILL! RECEIVABLE on band. Partien re quiring same to pav taxes can be suppliei by J. A T. R. AGNEW. Feb aa_ Medical Society of Columbia. AHPECIAL mooting will be held THU EVENING, at Dr. Geiger's office, a half-past 7 o'clock. Punctual aUoudanc of members earnestly desired. Bv orde of tho President. R. W. GIBBES, _Feb20_Secretary. For Sale or Rent. THE RESTAURANT on Assembly stree! opposito tho Market, known as "Fan ning'a Restaurant," with a full supply c LIQUORS, Ac, or without tho Llquore Apply to RIOH'D FLANIGAN. FebJ26_?_2 Two or Three Rooms To Let, FOR a small family, or for singlo gen tlomon, with or without board. In quire of F. CARBI, near O. Z. Bates', 01 Oates street. Feb 21 2 W.TAIIK*--The following con? vers?t *n occurred 'between General Thomt* ana ^r. Stanton,' on Fri? day last: Mr. Stanton said td Gen. Thomas, What's yonr business in this office? Ges. Tiio?oo r?p?ied that he waa there by_yirtue,of bia office as Secre? tary, ol War ad.it?fgitQ? , Mr. Stanton th?n ordered him to his Office? as Adjutant-General. Gen. Thomas refused; said be was Secre? tary of War, bV 'Virtue of the orde? from the President. Mr. Stanton inquired who had ap? pointed him Secretary of War. Tbe General replied, "The President of tbe United States." Mr.' Stanton rejoined, "I do not recognize any suoh authority, and will not obey any orders from him." Mr. Stanton then repeated the order several times, ana to all tbe orders Gen. Thomas paid no heed. Mr. Stanton then issued an order to all the employees of the War De? partment not to obey Gen. Thomas as Secretary of War, and Gen. Thomas countermanded the order. Gen. Thomas then said he would continue to aot as Secretary of War, and would not recognize Mr. Stanton. Tbe latter reiterated that he would do the same. * The War Office was occupied Fri? day night by Mr. Stanton, who had his supper sent to him and all the offices looked and tbe keys brought him. His son remained with him, and he was visited at intervals by large numbers of members of Con? gress. Having passed the night in possession, the Department was kept closed Saturday morning inpnrsu anoe of tbe order issued on Friday. Gena Pelouze and Vincent were in attendance, but a sentry stationed at the door excluded all comers, even those clerks who had been so unfortu? nate as to leave their over-coats in their room, and no one was admitted without first sending in his card. Mr. Stanton's breakfast was sent him, and during tbe course of the morning a number of gentlemen called and had interviews with him. Mr. Stanton had a protracted in? terview with Mr. Carpenter, of Iowa, who acts as his legal adviser, and who is recognized as one of the ablest members of the profession in the Mississippi valley. This is the gentleman who has been associated with Senator Trumbull in the re? construction oases. During the night letters were sent to him from tbe Capitol, urging bim to maintain his position. The excitement in Washington is intense, and the War Department is surrounded by a guard. Funeral Invitation. The friends and acquaintances of Mr. JOHN STORK, of Mr. Abraham Stork, and of their respective famUius, are invited to attend tho funeral of the former, from his late residence on Main street, THIS MORNING, at 10 o'clock. Funeral services at the Baptist Church. Congaree Lodge No. 29,1. 0. 0. F. THE members of thia Lodge are in? vited to assemble at tho Hall of Palmetto Lodge No. 5, THIS (Wednosday) MORNING, at half past 9 o'clock, to join with them in paying tne la8t tribute of respect to District De? puty G. M. JOHN STORK, P. G. All members of Grand Lodge, and Past Grands, will ploaao attend. By order. Feb 26_J. F. SPECK, Seo'y. Palmetto Lodge No. 5,1. 0. 0. F. rilHE Officers and Membors of this Lodgo X are hereby notified to assemble at Palmetto Lodge Hall, THIS (Wednesday) MORNING, at 9 o'clock, to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Brother, Past Grand JOHN STORK. Sister.Lodges aro invited to attend. By order of thc Noble Grand. Feb 26_F. W. PAPE, Seo'y. Eutaw Encampment No. 2,1.0.0. F. PATRIARCHS aro hereby notified to assemble at tho Hall of Palmetto Lodgo No. 5. THIS (Wednesday) MORN? ING, at 9 o'clock, to pay the last tribute of respect to our lato Brother, Past Chiel Patriarch JOHN STOSK. By order of the Chief Patriarch. _Fob26_F. W. PAPE, Scribo^ Richland Lodge No. 39, A. F. M. A THE members of this Lodge will YVmeot ftt Palmetto Lodge Hall THIH /V\(Wednesday) MORNING, at hair paet 9 o'clock, for the purpose of paying tho last tribnto of respoot to our departed Brother, JOHN STORK. Members of Histor Lodgos and transient Brethren, aro fraternally invited to join with us ou this melancholy occasion. By order of tho W. M. Feb 26 1_ lt. TO/FJ?, Secretary. NOTICE. MAYOR'8 OFFICE, COM-UDIA, February 26. 18(58. THE members or the City Council Hre roqueated to meet at Council Cham? ber, THIS (Wednesday) MORNING, at half-past 9 o'clock, to attend tho timora' of Alderman STORK. THEO. STARKE, Feb 26 Mavor. Iiooal J.t?m?. '. "VF --* & LK Bom T?N.-The March ?umber of thia superb fashion magazine is before us. Tho fashion plates ara unequalled. The descriptive matter is in French and English. S. T. Taylor, 3*9 Canal street, New York, is the publisher. Subscription $7 a year; single copies 75 cents. DEATH OF ANOTHER OW RESIDENT. Alderman John Stork, a resident of Columbia for thirty years, departed this life yesterday morning. Mr. Stork was born in Derkheim, Ger? many, on the 17th of December, 1813, and was conseqnently in his fifty-fifth year. His trade was that of a boot-maker, and he was an honest, energetic and hard-working man. He accepted and filled the office of Alderman for several terms. Mr. Stork leaves a widow and several sons to mourn bis loss. THE CONCENT LAST NIOHT.-As was to have been expected, Gregg's Hall was filled last night, and to say that tbe audience was highly gratified, is but faint praise to the participants in the concert. The overture to "Na bncodonosor" was loudly applauded, and the Cavatina from "Ernani" rendered in truly artistio style. Tbe vocal powers of Messrs. N. Stevens and D. Hemphill were also fully ap? preciated. Mr. Joseph H. Denck was unapproachable on bis favorite instrument. Mr. J. Courtenay was in excellent voice, and being encored, was forced to give the "Farewell to my Mountain Home," from Trova torie, and another favorite song. The "University Band"-consisting of Monars. G. F. Janney, (Paganini, jr.,) H. B. Richardson, J. L. Rey nolda, jr., Julius C. Glover aud John E. Black-rendered efficient aid, and in the duett from Trovatore were much admired and warmly applauded. We heartily congratulate the lady manager for tbe complete success which has crowned her endeavors. After the departure of the audience, there was a dejeuner, participated in by the participants of tbe concert; and then a "hop," and then "Home Again." A CHOICE LID RABY OP MUSIC.-The United Slates Musical Review, pub? lished by J. L. Peters, 200 Broad? way, New York, is before ns, and merits tho attention of all lovers of music. It is a mammoth monthly magazine, sheet-music size, contain? ing over seventeen pages of musical news, reviews and art items, every line of which is readable and really almost invaluable to all musicians. Tbe publishers, however, do not stop here, for, in addition to the above, each number contains four pieces of choice new music by the best writers in America-thus giving a select library of new music at such a low rate that even tho poorest may in? dulge in what has hitherto, been con? sidered a luxury. Tbe music in the Review is most excollent, as tbe fol? lowing select list will testify, all of which has appeared within its pages during tho last six months; "Nora ; O'Neal," "You've been a Friend to ; Me," nnd "Kiss Mo Good-bye, Darling," all by Will. S. Hays; "Good-byo, but Come Again," and "Do You Think the Moon could have Seon Us?" by J. R. Thomas; "Ally Ray," and "Little Brown Church," by William S. Pitts; "Maribel!," by Danks; "Let the Dead and tho Beau? tiful Rest," "Break, Break, O Sea," otc. Also, Kinkel'? " Heavenly Thoughts" and "Maiden's Blush Scbottisbo," Mack's '.'Damask Rose'' and "White Rose March," nnd seve? ral other choice pieces, amounting in all to $9 at retail prices. Thc United States Musical Review is published at 82 per year; single copies, 20c. No musical family should be without it. ORGANIZATION.-MR. EDITOB: We observe i With favor a movement on the part of the' people of the South? ern States towards political organiza? tion Thi; hzz ?IT?UJJ boen suggest? ed to the people of onr State by Gov. Perry, of Greenville; and, as indicated in his admirable letter, a meeting should be called at once, having for its object the complete organization of a party' in political sympathy with a constitutional and liberty-loving party .of the North and West. Let a meeting be called, clubs formed, ward committees appointed, and let every name be recorded. Georgia is organizing; Louisiana has sent forth her resolves of endorse? ment of the President and in sympa? thy with the Democratic party North and West. Let South Carolina fall in. PRO BONO PUBLICO. Although this movement should have been inaugurated six months ago, perhaps it is not yet too late. Let the people arouse, and assist the efforts of the Democrats or conserva? tives of the North, who are now coming out in their might, to oppose and, if possible, upset the illegal actions of tho party or sect now in power. " ' NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.- Attention is call - od to the following advertisements, pub? lished this morning for the first time J. & T. H. Agnew-BUIH Receivable. Hostotter's Stomach Bitters. R. VT. Gibbes-Medical Society. J. F. Speck-Congaree Lodge. H. Tozer-Richland Lodge. F. W. Pape-Palmetto Lodge. Theo. Starke-Notice. Assembling Eutaw Encampment. Rich'd Flanigan-For Sale or Rent. STRIKE AMONGST THE WHARF EM? PLOYEES-INTENSE EXCITEMENT. Yesterday, for the third time, a "strike" took place amongst the colored men in ' the employ of the stevedores of this city. By 6 o'clock in the morning they commenced to assemble in large numbers at the corners of the Bay and those streets whioh lead down to the principal docks, and a half hour later the evi? dences . of a weil concocted scheme for the interruption of legitimate labor began to crop out. As soon as the usual hour for the commencement of^their duties arrived, the negroes generally announced their determina? tion not to work unless their wages were advanced from two to three dol? lars per diem. All remonstrance on the part of their employers proved fruitless, save with a few, and these were immediately assaulted by the ..strikers," and borne forcibly away from the scene of their labors. When it was discovered that trou? ble was likely to ensue, Capt. Stew? art, of the ..Winthrop," and others reported the facts to Mayor Burns, who immediately took steps to pre? vent further difficulty by sending a temporary guard detailed from the city police down to Atlantic wharf, and subsequently applied for and obtained. a detachment of soldiers from the Citadel, who were scut from the City Hall. In the meanwhile, the negroes, excited by the circumstances, flocked around the "Winthrop," and used threats not only to those who had declined to co-operate with the "strikers," but to the officers of the ship. So far did they persist in their riotous demonstrations, that Captain Stewart was compelled to announce his determination to retort with force unless they dispersed. To this the ring-leader, Harrison Carri?re, re? plied with the most violent and blas? phemous abuse, and was finally taken into custody by the police and car? ried to the guard house. His place wo8 promptly supplied, however, by John Thomas, who continued to arouse the mob to violence, wheD, fortunately, Mayor Burns appeared on the scene aud ordered him also under arrest. He was seized by tho guard, but before they could tako him from the dock, the crowd rushed forward aud made an attempt to rescue him. Mayor Burns person? ally intervened* and nroelaiiniog his authority, succeeded in arresting tho mob and having tho prisoner con? veyed to the guard house. The exhibition of this summary way of dealing with ofibndors against tho peace by his Honor tho Mayor had a vory salutary effect, and by 3 o'clock in the afternoon the excite? ment had completoly subsided, and tho "strikers" gone peaceably to work, without pressing their unrea? sonable demands. [Charleston Courier. A strong motive for traveling-lo? comotive.