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COLUMBIA. Wednesday Horning, March 18,1868 Stitt* Convention. Attcption is invited to the follow isg art?3& ?ilu?llij{jn ?Ju vu been held in several Districts, but' no general effort, we believe, has been made tb effect a complete organization! The time ie short, and tho task a heavy ono; but if the people will unite and exert themselves, some? thing tangible may yet bo accom? plished. The selection of delegates to the: Nominating Convention, is not all that is roquired. An effort is being mada to effect an organization in Bichland District, and a docu? ment, containing a declaration of principles, is being circulated and ex? tensively signed: MB. EDITOR: AS yeti no movement .on the part of the people of South Carolina has been inaugurated, with a view to political organization, or having for its object a representation of delegates in the State National Democratic Nominating Convention. "Why this inactivity-this unmasterly inactivity-we oannot divine. This apathy and indifference ill becomes a generous and free people. Aro we to gather strength by inactivity? or se oure progress by stepping back? wards? We claim to be citizens of the United States, and as such, are entitled and hold to all the political privileges and amenities, in common with others in tho political family of "the nation. We are in tho Union, and undor the Constitution. Tho broad panoply of the stars and stripes, whose ample folds, with every rippling breeze from Maine to Texas, discloses to our eyes that not a sin? gle star has been erased from its azure field, nor a stripe destroyed. The party in power, with singular unanimity, considering their politi? cal shiftings, have fixed tho integrity of the Union of the States, that time nor their tyranny can obliterate, by taking and elevating to the highest office in the country, a citizen from ono of the States late in rebellion. The National Democratic Execu? tive Committee, acting upon this es? tablished fact, have invited each State to send delegates to the Na? tional Convention, which will assem? ble on the 4th day of July next, in the city of New York. We trust there will be a prompt response, and that we shall have a State Conven? tion, called at as early a day as prac? ticable. Let the business people move in this matter; their interest is of pri? mary importance; delegates from this source will subserve the general good of the _^ PEOPLE. The invaluable boon of becoming an American citizen does not appear to bc valued in Alaska as highly as our self-estimation would naturally lead us to expect. Up to January 24, only about 10J out of the entire popu? lation had declared their intention to become American citizens, while the Indinn element has become open? ly hostile to the new Government. Of course, all this foreshadows more expense and additional taxes. Se? ward should, the New Orleans Times thinks, have been made to take ?rare of these unruly children out of his own private purse, since it was only to humor one of his whims that the United States consented to adopt them. ST. PATRICK'S DAY.-Last year, St. Patrick's Day fell on Sunday, and to-day, in place of the usual festivi? ties, our Irish fellow-citizens are called upon to follow to the grave the remains of the venerable President of the Hibernian Society. Tho dinner which was to have been given by that society has, of course, been post? poned, and tho society will unite in paying the last tribute of respect to ?he lamented dead. The annual business meetings of the various Irish societies will take placo as usual, but there will bo no festivities, for sorrow has como upon our season of gladnoss. [ Charleston Mercury, VJ th. Ono of tho colored delegates to tho Stato Beconstruction Convention, in Charleston, was arrested Monday night, for robbing two fellow-mem? bers; but, as he disrjorged, was re? leased soon after. ? ?? i ?jg i i 1 i Th? Recon?txac?o? C??irentloii. r%?' extract from > the Charleston jTeica th?. following account of the proceedings of the fifty-second day : The Committee on Petitions made a favorable report upon tfte petitions Of sundry persons, uraving a remnv;! of political disabilities. OnVmotion of.Nv.Gr- Parker, the President was instructed to request Gen. Canby to draw from tiie trea? sury-a further sum of $16,000, to cover all tho expenses of tho'Conven? tion.- . ? ? > The President was instructed to have two copies of the Constitution engrossed-ono to bo deposited in tho office of the Secretary of the State of South Carolina, and tho other to be sent to the President of tho United States-the sum of $500 j to be appropriated for tho payment of the necessary expouses. B. F. Whittemoro offered a resolu? tion, winch was adopted, requesting Gen. Canby to appoint two persons to represent the State stock in the next meeting of the Board of Presi? dent, Directors and Stockholders to be held at Columbia. Seotion 34 of the Legislative De? partment was amended aud adopted as follows: SEC. 34. The family homestead of tba head of each family, residing in this State, such homestead consist? ing of dwelling house, out-buildings and lands appurtenant, not to exceed the value of ?1,000, and yearly pro daot thereof, shall be exempt from attachment, levy or salo on any mesne or final process issued from any court. To secure the full enjoy? ment of said homestead exemption to the person entitled thereto, or tho head of any family, the personal frroperty of such person, of the fol owing character, to wit: Household furniture, beds and bedding', library, arms, carts, wagons, farming imple? ments, tools, neat cattle, work ani? mals, swine, goats nnd sheep, not to exceed in value in the aggregate sum of $500, shall bc subject to like ex? emption as said homestead, and there shall bo exemption in addition thereto tho necessary wearing appa? rel: Provided, That no property shall bo exempt from attachment, levy or sale, for taxes, or for paymeni of obligations contracted for the pur? chase of said homestead, or the oreo tion of improvements thereon: Pro vided, further, That the yearly pro ducts of said homestead shall not bi exempt from attachment, levy oi sale, for the payment of obligation! contracted in the production of th? same. It shall bo the duty ef th< General Assembly at its first sessioi to enforce the provisions of this sec tion. Au additional section, as follows was added to tho Judiciary article: Sec. 34. That all contracts, whethe under seal or not, tho cnnsideratioi of which was the purchaso of slaves are hereby declared null and void au of no effect; and no suit, either a law or in equity, shall be commence or prosecuted for the enforcement o such contracts, and all proceeding to enforce satisfaction or payment c judgment on decrees, recorded, er rolled or entered upon such contract in any court of this State, are hereb prohibited, and all orders heretofoi made in auy courts of this State i relation to such contracts, whereb property is held subject to decisio as to the validity of such contract are hereby declared null and void an of no effect. Also, the following additional a ticlo: The first General Assembly nnd? this Constitution, at its first sessioi and immediately after its permanei organization, Bhall ratify tho amen? mont to the Constitution, known i article 14, and proposed by the thi ty-ninth Congress. The following ordinanco wi adopted: Whereas tho financial conditio renders it necessary that the Goner Assembly, at its first session, shoul adopt tho measures requisito to app! its available resources to the di charge of its valid obligations; ac whereas it is essential to that eu that an investigation of tho financi ronnnrr'ps of tha State,6bould bo ma? without delay, in order that the r suits thereof may ho submitted 1 tho General Assembly at such fir session, we, tho peoplo of South C roliua, in Convention assembled, c ordain : SEC. 1. That three commissiono bo appointed, in tho mininer hereii after provided, whoso duty it shall 1 to investigate tho financial conditio of tho St..to, and tho situation ai value of all proporty, assets, seoul ties aud other resources applicable . 1 . !l" fy'i ' '? . .;. .; .;.' the disehargo of ita Valid obligations; ! and to report thereon, with their recommendation*, -to- the General Assembly, uponitsbeing convened, or HS soon thereafter as?.practicable. Sse. 2. Bach commissioners shall hare) authority to irt?p?*<fc all public records, accounts and vouchers, to call for reports . under oath, in each form as they shall prescribe, from all public officers having knowledge of facts or possession of matters per? tinent to such investigations, to sum? mon witnesses, to administer oaths, rind'to examine all persons who, in their judgments, may have knowledge of any such matters. SEO. 8. It shall be the duty .of any person or officer, under penalty of $500, to be recovered iu any court of record, in tho name of said commis? sioners, upon notification or sum? mons, to make snch report, and to attend at anytime and place at which they may be requested to appear for such examination, and to produce any document or writing, the pro? duction of which shall bo required by such notification or summons. Witnesses attending for such ex? amination may bo allowed the cus? tomary rates, to be paid ns a part of the contingent expenses of tho com? mission. Any person guilty of knowingly and wilfully making any false statement under oath or affirma? tion iu respect thereto, shullbo guilty of wilful and corrupt perjury, and Hablo to tlie pains nod penalties therefor, prescribed by law. SEC. 4. The said commissioners shall be elected by the delegates of each Congressional District by a plu? rality of votes, and shall receive the same per diem and allowance as members of tho General Assembly, and tho expenses actually incurred in traveling in tho performance of said duties, and shall commence their work before the 20th of March, 1868. SEC. 5. The General Assembly shall make provision for the com? pensation und expeuse of said com? missioners, aud shall have authority to extend the powers of said commis? sion, or to modify the same, and when, in the judgment, the objects ol this ordinance aro fully attained, tc terminate said commission. The following persons were an? nounced as commissioners: First Congressional District-F. J. Moses, Jr., of Sumter. Second Congressional District-R C. DeLarge, (colored,) Charleston. Third Congressional District-T. J Robertson, Columbia. Fourth Congressional District-J N. Allen, Greenville. D. H. Chamberlain, at largo. With reference? to tho impeach ment, it is said to be a rather singu lar coincidence, that the last previon case of impeachment was that o Judge Humphreys, of Tennessee who was impeached upon the testi mony of Andrew Johnson; and tho one of tho managers prosecuting tim impeachment was Mr. Pendleton who is a presidential rival of Mi Johnson for tho Democratic nomino tion. Three small wooden*houses in Wai ren, near King street, Charleston, C., were destroyed by fire on Mor day night. Incendiarism. TO RENT. THE HOTJ8E and LOT on Richlar straet, occupied at preeent by Cap h. D. Bonn. Inquire at Oflico of tl Southern Express Company. March 18 Country Cured Bacon. 3AH A LB8- wel1 smoked HAM .wLNJ SIDES and SHOULDER for salo low by T. J. GIBSON. March 18 4 FOR SALE. ANO. 2. SINGER'S SEWING M. CHINE, largest size, at 25 per coe below tho New York cost price. Great bargains can also Le made at n store. For particulars apply at SAMUEL RISER'S. Opposito J. C. Dial's Hardware Storo. March 18 RichlandLodge No. 89,A.F.M A AN EXTRA communication .?fV',llil1 Lodgo will be hold TH ' /V\ (Wednesday) EVENING, tho 18 inst., ut 7 o'clock, "ut Odd Fellows' null. Tho Third Degree will be conferred. Ry ordor of tho W Wi Ji;irci?_i8_l ic TOZER, Secretary. FI8HLNG TAOKLE. /* A LARGE and complete assortme ??lot SILK, GRASS, FLAX and COTTC BYLINES; also, 25,000 of tho c?l?br?t SKjDublin Limorick HOOKS, assorti IJJsizos; nooks on gut, Cork Float JfTrout Spinners. Flv Spoons, Artillci ??ait, Fishing Rods and Multiplyii Reels, ab. Just received at March 18 wsl2* E. POLLARD'S. ICE CREAM. MCKENZIE'S SALOON is now OPE fur tho soason. Greenfield's Ro' rmrn^r Main and Lady streets. March 17 Sergeant Bates is expected to ar? rive here this afternoon, ut 4, o'clock. He w?l likely reach the ferry about 3. Givehim a hearty reception. "IT IS AN Ira. WIND," ETC.-The destruction of the Confederate arse? nals in this city has been the means of furnishing the boys with an unli? mited supply of a very necessary appendage to juvenile happiness largo marbles, or "bungs," as they are generally called. Nine ont of every ten of the little shavers to bo seen playing marbles around the streets uso tho shrapnel and iron balls as "taws." "TUE Ora> CURIOSITY. Snor" AND " DAVID COPPERFIELD. "-Messrs. Duffie ?fe Chapman have presented us with copies of the above celebrated works, by Charles Dicken . They aro mimbens three and four of the cheap edition of this author's work, issued by Messrs. T. B. Peterson ?fe Co., of Philadelphia. The entire edition sells nt $4, or single numbers at 25 and 35 cents. . TUE LADIES' INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIA? TION.-In reading the exchanges from other cities of the South, wo see that their citizens have opened to j them places of amusement, and are i entertained by concerts, plays aud exhibitions of various kinds; but in i Columbia wo hovo enjoyed no such ; advantages. Very wisely, however, and much more profitably, we have determined to amuse ourselves. For this spirit, wo feel ourselves alto? gether indebtod to tho refined and cultivated ladies of our community. While they favor us with these enter? tainments, they do much more than ? amuse-they benefit those who are at onco respectable, industrious and needy. These kind ladies propose to ! give one of these pleasing entertain? ments at Gregg's Hall, on Monday evening next, at half-past 7 o'clock, for the benefit of the Ladies' Industrial Association. The exhibition will consist of a series of the most beau? tiful and exquisite tableaux ever pre? sented to tho eye and to the taste of our citizens. The programme was published in our issue of Sunday, and we invite' attention to it, as at once attractive and most tasteful in the subjects selected. The accom? plished lady manager, on this occa? sion, has spared no pains to have tho outfit and drapery equal to the sub? jects selected. We trust that a large, refined and cultivated company will reward her efforts. When these Hoing pictures are properly managed and arranged with an artistic eye. nothing that comes from the pencil of the artist can equal their exquisite beauty-thoy are tho perfection ol beauty; for we have in them the com? bination of nature and of art. Next Monday evening, therefore, will bc greatly enjoyed by all who will dc themselves the pleasure of paying these ladies a visit. Let us assure ou? readers that there will bo presented tc those who may attend, the most taste? ful, refinod and elegant entertain? ment that has ever been offered to the public in Columbia. We speak a word for tho ladies-wo speak a wort! for tho benevolent objects of tho en? tertainment-wo speak a word for thc good tasto of our community, and ? word in favor of innocent amuse? ments gotten up by our own people, upon cur ov, ? boil-and for one and all of these, wc ask a liberal patron? age. ^ ^_ MAIL ARRANOEMENTS.-The posl office open during the week from 8,'.< a. m. to G p. m. On Sundays, from 1? to 2j.j p. m. The Charleston and Westorn mail.' are open for delivery at 2 p. m., anti close at 0 a. m. Northern-Open for delivery ai 10,'.< a. m., doses at 1 p. m. Greenville-Open for delivery 5J.j p. m., closes at 8 p. m. . NEW ADVKRTiflKM?NTfi.-Attention in call? ed ro Lao following advertirrtngnte, ynb Ushed this morning (or th? ur.-t tune: Jacob Levin - Auction Salo. . F. W. Greoa-Shariff'n Sale. E. Eolliird-Elah ing Tackle. Extra "?.-?IkiiMilajid Lodge. T. J. Gibson-CouhtfyCurod Dacon. To bent-Inquire at Exprops .fiice. H. Tiler, -For Sale. SEED P0TATOE3, PTA BDBH?M3 YAM SEED POTA QU TOF.S. T. J. GIBSON. March 15 4 NOTICE; THE creditor* of WILLIAM HITCH? COCK, deceased, will present their demands .duty proved: r.ud persona In- . debted to tho ontate will m*Lo nayVncut to inv attorneys, Measr*. MELTON & MEL? TON. MARY J. HITCHCOCK, March l.*5 3 _ Administratrix. KEROSENE OIL. ? 5B??LS. best refined KEROSENE OIL, just received and for sain at a reduced price, by CAMPBELL & JONES. MarchlS_ _ -3 SEED OATS. "I BUSHELS PRIME SEED OATS, JLO\J for salo by E. & G. D. HOPE. March^O Cuba and Muscovado Molasses. ~i /^V IIIIDS. of primo quality, for sale 1XJ low bv E. ii ti. D. HOPE. March 10_ Flour! Flour!'. df\ BBLS. FLOU lt, OU 150 Sacks Flour; from best Family to good Super. FISHER & LOWRANCE. Bacon Breast Pieces. 2QQQ LBS ' STRICTLY CHOICE. ??y ts for familv use. Low for cash only. E. ?t G. D. HOPE. March 10 Planting- and Eating Potatoes. ?yr\ BBLS. PINK EYES, 15 bbl*. MO?N ?\1 TAIN, for planting. 2? bbl*. CHOICE, for table uso. Marcli_lli_ _E. <L G. D. HOPE. jjoeg, H-~i. DOZEN HOES, assorted Bizes ?\J\J nod qualiticw, of direct importa? tion, on hand and for sale at extremely low llgnrea, bv J. k T. B. AGNEW. Kerosene Burners. SUN BURNERS, _ Comet Burnors, . Solar Burner?, With a full supply of Lamp Chimneys for same, being the best burners for keroseno and star oil nowin uso. Jnst received and for sate by LL &, T. R. AGNEW. _ State Bills Receivable. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA BILLS RECEIVABLE on band. Parties re? quiring same to pav taxes can be supplied by " J. k T. R. AGNEW. March 7_ TO RENT. THE 8TORE. on Main street, formerly occupied bv T. W. Radcliffe. Apply to R. C. ANDERSON, March 3_Agent. IlelnltiU'a (tnecn'i Delight, for Tet? ter, Pimples, Blotches, and Eruptions on the face. GREG G, PALMER & COT, BROKERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, JgUY and Bell GOLD, j SILVER, 8TOCKS, BONDS and EXCHANGES. Advances made on COTTON. GRAIN and COUNTRY PRODUCE eold on commission. March 10 Flour on Consignment. JCJ SACKS FINE NORTH CAROLINA FLOUR. GREGG, PALMER & CO. March 10_J_ " * JUST RECEIVED, BRASS THREAD SPRINGS, for Baker &? Grover's Family Machine At tho INDU8TBIAL DEPOSITORY. CAROLINA RICE. 6BBLS. Prime Whole CAROLINA RICE, f?rjalo by_E. ft G^D^HOPE._ Vlie life of all ll? sU ls blood. Tho hoalth of all life ia puro flesh. Pure blood keeps out all disease*. Tho Quoen'e De? light purifies the blood. _ Thc Quaker Liniment; tho best lini? ment for family uso; can bo used internally and outwardly. It is a great pain destroy? er. It kills paiu and all kinds of aches* Sold by Fisher A. Heinitsh. "BUTTER. RICH GOSHEN BUTTER, for salo e'e.enp, at G. PIERCES'. Bacon Sides. 1 f \ HnDS. prime Clear Ribbed SIDES, XV./ for salo by E. A G. D. HOPE. Feb 28_ SEED RICE. Pf f\ BUSHELS prime S RED RICE, for Dil sale by E. & G. D. HOPE. Feb 21_ Clarified Sugars. BBLS. Oonoo and Extra C. SU ZO GARS, just in and for salo by Feb 28 E. & G, D. t?orfi.