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COLUMBIA. Friday Morning. March 30, 1868. The Irish. Question. Tho debate upon tho Irish ques? tion in-the British Parliament, con? tinues to bo interesting rather than practical. The motion of Mr. Ma? guire expresses nothing moro than an opinion, and if adopted, the re? forms desired may not bo made. The Government's plan of a university seems to be laughod at rather than troatod as a serious proposition. Tho land tenuro question, which is at tho bottom of all the discontent, dires not seem to be touched in the Go? vernment scheme of pacification. In fact, the ministry hopo to get over that obstacle by failing to notice it. It is, of coarse, very difficult to know how to treat such a subject. The land already monopolized in a few hands cannot bo taken from them, nor can running leases be dis? turbed. How, then, is anything satis? factory to be accomplished? The O'Donoghue said the law should be, that new leases should bo for terms of not less than thirty-one years' duration. John Bright thought that the best thing that the Government could do, would be to negotiate with the land-holders and make the land tho people's. The latter required proprietary rights. Beside tho land question, others were mentioned ns exercising an important influence. Tho O'Donoghue thought that there ought to be independence in legisla? tion. Upon tho tyranny of tho church endowment laws, which de? creed that Protestant clergymen and a Protestant church establishment should be supported by 'Catholics, there was a general agrcoment. This is, and will continue to bo aa long ns maintained, ono of the most pro? minent objections to the administra? tion of affairs in Ireland, and it will keep up an angry and disaffected feeling, iu spite of any means that may be takeu to allay it. The Dis? raeli Cabinet do not intend to deal with this question of relief to Ireland in a liberal and honest spirit. It ' cauuot, therefore, bo expected that tho measures proposed will bo suf? ficient to patch up tho discontent. Fenianism, says tho Philadelphia In? quirer, is not to bc cured by pills or plasters; it needs a potent medicine, that will bo of sufficient virtue to reach tho seat of the disease, and to extirpate it thoroughly. Without soiiio thorough proposition, time is wasted over impossibilities, which cannot bo of any avail upon thc final settlement of the case. -o <* > TIJC New Orleaus Times calls atten? tion to tho fact, that in 1857 Parson Brownlow visited the city of Phila? delphia for tho purpose of holding a controversy with tho Dev. Mr. Pruyn, on tho question : "Ought American Slavery to be p rpetuated?" Ho was thon a strong pro-slavery advocate, and in his ..peech stoutly maintained the affirmative of the argument. His reasoning was mainly founded on what ho then called his "teachings of religion." In a burst of oloquenco, ho told his hearers that, in the event of a war (such as subsequently oc? curred) between tho North and the South, they would lind him and his friends ready to "welcome them with bloody hands to hospitable graves." Yet this man is now tho radical Go? vernor of tho State of Tennessee, TT-.; j. ?.J Cn.-i._r. . ........v. ?_-uin.ee> (jcna-Lur elect, aim High Priest in the temple of tho par? ty that boasts of being founded on great moral ideas. ? ?? *? > THE BESUI.T IN NEW HAMPSIUKE. It appears that tho Republican ma? jority in New Hampshire, this year, is only 2,530. In 18G5 it was 6,127; in 1806 tho majority was 4,65(1, and in 18?7 it was 3,146. The Democratic Sain since lust year is 616. jf * ' . >.. * ' ? ?i i/**;'1 ' BKiiiaipus.ToiiKHATioii,--The Bal? timore .SMM calls attention to the progress of crviliEation, indicated by tho increasing liberality pf sentiment manifested by European .nations to? wards tho jewB.' Through a desert of norsnrint'rtr). ??or'gey und bitterer by far than that which their fathers had to traverse after their escape from Egypt, they have struggled for. many centuries, until, in tho morn enlightened era which lins dawned upon the world, they seem at last to be fairly emerging from their tribu? lation and entering n laud of pro? mise. Eveu after physical torture, and repeated efforts for their exter? mination had ceased, it was sought by social ostracism and a deprivation of civil and political rights to de? grade and isolate them; bnt the vitality and energy of the Hebrew race proved irresistible, until at last, without surrendering aught of its distinctive religious character, it has obtained recognition and respect from the most powerful empires of Europe. This is not because the Jewish religion is gaining strength, but because tho true spirit of Chris? tianity, which is a religion of charity and toleration, is becoming more de? veloped. "Something's up." Tho row has begun. Thc rudicnl managers are already in hot water; and tho pro? babilities are th ut the cooks will spoil the broth. An informal caucus of tho State Central Committee, tho Grnnd Council of the Union League, and members of tho Convention, was held at tho Club House on Tuesday evening, and the pow-wow was any? thing but peaceful. Grave charges were made against some of tho graud tycoons of the new party, and threats of public exposure were mingled with curses loud und deep. It appears, or rather it is all?gea that money lias been freely oollected'froin sundry in? dividuals for electioneering pnrposes and the payment of miscellaneous "incidentals," connected with the several plays that have been perform? ed upon tho radical boards, and that tho treasurers have refused to render an account thereof, all of which has very much disgruntled tbetoctbrs in the drama, and aroused suspicions of foul play. During the caucus, l?obt. Smalls, n colored delegate from Beaufort, gave public notice that his District would not support C. C. Bowen ns a candidate for Congress. The inhabitants of James and John's Islands are likewise opposed to the nominee, and Colleton is said to be ' 'shakey. "- Charleston News. While the rebellion lasted, the North never accused tho rebels of cowardice. On the contrary, we r;ave them credit, for pluck, audacity, daring, endurance and a determina? tion that only death and ruin could break. Those who confronted the enemy in the field were not tho le;ist ready to allow bim the possession of these warlike qualities. If any ono spoke contemptuously of tho rebel spirit, it was not the soldiers who closed with them iu the struggle, nor tho leaders who attempted to over j como them in tho conflict. There can be. no harm in remembering this fact in these days, when the Noith is dealing with n prostrate South. There eau be no harm in our treating the Southerners os though they pos? sessed all tho bravery which wo put to their account in the days of war; and there eau be nothing but harm in treating them as though they had given us reason to charge them with tho spirit or bearing of cowardice. [Nev/ York- Times. VIOLENT WHIRLWIND. -Yesterday, about 1 o'clock, this town was visited by ono of tho most violent and ter? rific gales that we remember ever tc have witnessed. Several cliimuies were blown down; a portion of thc Episcopal Church steeple was hurled j below, and numerous trees uprooted. j Tho destruction to window shutters, fences, etc., must have been con siderable. The wind carno from o South-westerly direction, taking fl North-easterly course. [Greenville Enterprise. Barnum gives notico that he Ima retired forever from the museum bu sinoss, so that all tho reports about his negotiations for this and thal other establishment, in order to starl business afresh, are incorrect. Secretary Stanton has issued or? ders, requiring troops iu Washington to b? in readiness to move at a moment's notice, .while forty army' wagons, to itransport supplies, are ordered to be kept available. This redoubtable array is supposed to be intended for the d?fende of tba War Office against Mosby's mythic gueril? las from Virginia. INQUEST.-Coroner Whiting held au inquest yesterday morning, on the body of an old negro wood-sawyer naincd Keitt Chapeau, who was found dead in his room, the body being partially eaten by rats. It is sup? posed that he died from exhaustion and old age.-Oftarleston News. The block bounded by Magazine, Foucher, Fa?yt'are aud Delando streets, New Orleans, was burned out on Saturday night. ' A co-operative grocery store has been started in Charleston, and Mr. W. H. Welch elected store-keeper, assisted by Mr. John R. Wigfall. Charleston ' has been divided into three fire districts, and engines as? signed to each. A good move. Mr. George Strodell, of Hunting? don, Indiana, aged sixty-six, is tho father of thirty-three children. Fine and Common Table Cutlery. JUST RECEIVED, an assortment of Suporior Ivory-handled and Common TABLE CUTLERY, manufactured ex? pressiv for tho subscriber's retail trade. March 20 1 \V. B. STANLEY. HAMS, LARD, &C 1 f\ TIERCES "DAVIS, JR.," DIAMOND H / HAMS-the bott. 15 tierces Davis, Jr., PURE LARD-un ! exceptionable in qualitv. 20 hlnls. Davis, Jr., Primo BACON SIDES and SHOULDERS. Choice RUTTER, P. A. CHEESE, Ac. With other Staple Goods, bought before j thc late advance, arid offered at moderato i prices, bv C. H. BALDWIN A CO. March 20 3 ! ICED SODA WATER. frill H subscriber bas opened his SODA ! X WA'I'ER SALOON opposite the Ptio- I ritz office. IJo invites his friends and the | public, generali}' to call upon hun. March 1!? * F. A. SCHNEIDER. IO BENT. mw i comfortable COTTAGES, with j I Gardens planted, in the lippir portion j of tho city, near the Marion Street Church. Terms reasonable. Apply to W. rt. MONTEITH, : March Itt 3* Law liaugo. TO RENT. THE HOUSE and LOT on Richland street, occupied at present by Capt. J H. D. Semi. Inquire at Office "of the Southern Express Company. March 18 Country Cured Bacon. 3?\? \f\ I'ttS. well smoked HAMS, ? V/vi vf SIDES and SHOULDERS, for sale low by T. J. GIBSON. March*18_1 FOR SALK ANO. 2. SINGER'S SEWING MA? CHINE, largest size, at 25 per cent, below the New York coat price. Great bargains can also be made at my store. For particulars apply at SAMUEL RISER'S. Opposite J. C. D?al e HardwareStoro. March IS ICE CREAM. MCKENZIE'S SALOON is now OREN for tho season. Greenfield's Row, corner .Mitin and Lade streets. Mar.di 17 TO RENT. m HE STORE, on Main street, form.riv X occupied bv T. W. Radcliffe. Apply to * li. C. ANDERSON, March :? Agent. SEED OATS. "1 KC\ BUSHELS PRIME SEED OATS, ?0\J for sale bv E. A G. D. HOPE. March 10 Cuba and Muicovado Molasses. UHDS. of primo quality, for salo low bv E. A G. D. HOPE. IO Bacon Breast Pieces. 2OOO IjIJH- STI{IcrLY CHOICE. . fj\j *J for family use. Low for cash only. E. A G. D. HOPE. Planting and Eating Potatoes. ?){\ BBLS. PINK EYES, l?bbls. MOUN ?i\J TAIN, for planting. 20 bbl?. CHOICE, tor table uso. March 10 E. A G. D. HOPE. New Orleans Molasses. W crop New Orleans MOLASSES, just roceivod and for salo bv _March 4 J. A T. R. AGNEW. Kerosene, Kerosene. 1 r\ BBLS. lirst quality KEROSENE, XV_/ for salo low, bv tho barrel and at retail, by J. ft T. R. AGNEW. March 1 State Rills Receivable. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA BILLS RECEIVABLE on hand. Parties re? quiring samo to pay taxes can bo supplied by ' J. ft T. R. AGNEW. Mjaroh 7 On Consignment, with Orders to Sell. OA BOXES Low Orarlos TOBACCO. Ow 10 boxes Extra Fine Tobacco. CO boxes Low Priced Regars. 15 " Smoking Tobacco. 5 bales Cotton Yarns. Oct 30 ALFRED TOLLESON. Africa* AI. K. Conference. , COLUMBIA, Maroh 19.-The fourth session of .the South Carolina Con? ference of tho Africau M. E. Church began in their building, on Camden street, at tho above date. It is pre? sided Ov?r hy D?-?tvj?/ A. W. Way man, of Baltimore. Upwards of sixty elders, deneous and preachers are present. The Bishop opened the session by readiug the Scripture, singing ami prayer. Beuj. T. Tan? ner, of the Baltimore Conference, was elected Secretary. The usual committees on finance, education, missions, temperance and Sabbath schools were appointed by the Chair? man. It was deemed unnecessary to oppoint u comraittco on the stnto of the country. The morning was occupied princi palty in receiving the financial re? ports of the members. Nearly $8,000 have been raued this year toward the support of the mission work in the State. The Kev. Mr. Martin, of the M. E. Church, South, was introduced. Rev. Elisha Weaver, of tho Phila? delphia Conference, preached the opening sermon, at 3|.< in the after? noon. The annual missionary dis? course was preached by tho Rev. A. T. Carr, of Georgetown, S. C., ut 7 o'clock in the evening. Tho church was filled to excess. Tho hours of meeting aro from 9 to 1 o'clock. Tho public are invited. OFFICIAL. COLUMBIA, S. C., March 18, 1808. To thc Editor Columbia PUutnix, Columbia, S. C. SIR: The Special Commission of Inquiry have three:eil (hat tho enclosed order he published four time-, in tho Columbia PUm ttix, anil that all who have any allegations against Thomas li. bee. Acting Superin? tendent ol' ihe Penitentiary of South Ca? rolina, bo invited io appear before ibo Commission now in session to prefer their charges. By ?rd? r of thu Commission. JAMES CHESTER, Brovot Cupt. an>l 1st Lieut. :iil Artil'y, Recorder. HEADQ'S 2D MILITARY DISTRICT, CHARLESTON, S. C., March 12, ist?. [Special urdu-* Kb. fit).] [Extract.] . * ? + * IV. A Speen. 1 Comm issi.m of Inquiry is berebv appointed to meet nt Columbia, S. H., on tho 18th day of Mareil, 1808, to ex? amine into ned report upon the charges of cru-1 ami harsh treatment of convicts, preferred agaiust I'livmas J!. Lea, Super? intendent i.-i the Penitentiary of South Carolina. DETAIL FOR THE COMMISSION. 1. Brevet Colonel Henry li. Judi, H. S. A., (roliredjl 2. Brevet Colonel Francis L. Guenther, Captain GtH Artillery. 3. Brovet Captain Janus Cluster, First Lieutenant 3d Artillery. The junior member will act as recorder. The Commission will sit without regard to hours; will thoroughly examino into the allegations m ado; will be authorized to call for persona and papers, and will take evidence; will afford all reasonable facili? ties to the party interested to present his connter allegations and testimony; and will report tho proofs, with expression of opinion thereon and recommendation ol' action, if any bo deemed needful, with roau,)ii.-; therefor. Tho Commanding Officer Post of Colum? bia will pr?vido needful facilities for tho accommodation of the Commission. Publicity will be given ti? this order. ? * * # . By command of Brevet Major-General En. R. s. CANBV. LOUIS V. OAZIARC, Aide-de-camp, A. A. A. G. March PJ . 4 In the Di3trict Court of the United States for the District of South Carolina. IMUS is to givo notice that a polition . has been filed in thu District Court of tho United States, by LEWIS CARR, of Columbia, South Carolina, in said District, duly declared a bankrupt, under tho Act of Congress, entitled, "An Act to establish a uniform system of bankruptcy through? out tho United States," npprovod March 2, 18tlS, for a dischargo and certificate thereof, from all his debts, and other claims prov.11.le under said Act; and that the 23d day of March inst., at 12 o'clock M., ia assigned for the hearing of tho same, before vf. J. (Mawson, ono of the Bcgistera of Bankruptcy of said court, ac Yorkville, South Carolina, when and whore yon may attend, and shew cause, if any you have, why tho prayor of the said petition should not bo granted. J. P. M. EPPING, United States Marshal, as Messenger. By B. NV. CLAWSON, Match o 3-fi i J 21 Deputy Messenger. NEW GOODS!' SUGAR-CURED HAMS. Sugar-Cured BREAKFAST STRIPS, Pino CREAM CHEESE, White ARMY BEANS, Mountain PINK-EYE POTATOES, Jackson's Whito Northern POTATOES, . DEUTSCH HERRINGS. G. DIERCKS, March fi _At Seegore' Old Stand. Choice Sugar-Cured Hams, AT 18 cents per pound. Call at Feb 7 J. U T. R. AGNEW'S. Xiooal T.t&rrxi<*" The Phoenix Weekly Leiter Sheet Priam Current and Market Report will be issued this (Friday) afternoon. Those desiring copies, will hand in thou' oidoi? us f?uly lui practicable. EXTBA TiiArN.-We are requested to give notice that an extra train will leave I he Charlotte Depot, on Mon? day morning uex', at 8 o'clock, for Lexington. Persons desiring to attend Lexington Court will make a noto of it. Sergeant Bates will remain in Co? lumbia until Monday next, when he expects to resume his march to Wash? ington, with but little delay. Ho went ou a tour of observation around the city, yesterday, and was pleasant? ly received wherever ho made his appearance. Owing to a slight strain of the leaders in ono leg, he was pre? vailed upon to remain here longer than he intended. Ho is a welcome guest ut Nickerson'8 Hotel. DICKENS' WORKS.-"Our Mutual Friend" and "Great Expectations," in Peterson's popular "cheap edition for tho million." The former con? tains forty illustrations, and is soldat the low price of thirty-five cents; while thc latter eau be obtained in exchange for a "quarter." Just to think of it-a complete set of this author's works at $4. Messrs. Duffie & Chapman will furnish copies singly or in sets. i Norwood; or, Village Life in New England! By Henry Ward Beecher. New York: Charles Scribner & Co. At the request of tho indomitable i and enterprising Robert Bonnor, of ; the New York Ledger, Mr. Beecher i undertook to write this now famous novel. In his preface, tho author ! naively remarks: "Had it been a re i quest to carve a statue or build a i man-of-war, the task would hardly i have seemed loss likely of nccom i pindi mont." It was accomplished, j however, and those who did not read Mr. Beecher's novel in a serial form, 1 have now the opportunity of perus i ing it in a moro satisfactory shape. Simply as a novel, there have been j written many bettor works than j "Norwood;" but every chapter of it 1 bears tho marks of a superior mind, ? of un original thinker, and for these ' reasons "Norwood" deserves tho at? tention of those who consider novels ! as too light reading; and for the same ! causes "Norwood" will bo rend and i admired when many popular novels j arc utterly forgotten. Wo are in? debted to the publishers for a copy. MAH. AUKANOEMKNTS.-The post office open during the week from 8}.? a. m. to 6 p. m. On Sundays, from 1% to 2,'.< p. m. The Charleston and Western mails are open for delivery at, 2 i>. m., and close at 9 a. m. Northern-Open for delivery at 10!.? a. m., closes at ] p. m. Greenville-Open for delivery 5|.< d. m., closes at 8 p. m. NKW AJ>VBKTISBMRVTB<-Ai tention i.- c?h? uil to thu following advert isomrntn, pub? lished Un* morning for the orsi time O. H. Baldwin-Hame, etc. James Tupper-Equity Salo. W. B. Stanley-Tablo Cutlery. M. W. Bythewood- Auction. A CARD. HENRY n. BLEASE, dealer in and manufacturer of tho most supe? rior patterns of Cook, Oflice; Parlor and SHOP STOVES. Plain, Japan? ned, Planished and Pressod TINWARE. Tho abovo goods constantly ia store and offered for salo on tho most equitable terms. Tho following JOH WORK, will bo {[tyne to orderj cither in city cr country, lowest rates and guaranteed to givo full satisfaction: TIN ROOFING, GUTTER? ING and Repairing Stovos. Also, Plumb? ing, Lead or Iron Pipo Bibbs, of any de? scription; Water Closets, Sinks, Ac, furnished to order. Patronage respect? fully solicited. St oro two doors below Bryce's corner, Main streot. March 14 Violin and Guitar Strings. A NEW supply of genuino ITALIAN STRINOH; also, a full assortment of Violoncello Strings, with a choice selec? tion of Violin Bows, Scrows, Tail-boards, Bridges, Rosin, Ao. At Feb 4 tur24* E. POLLARD'S.