Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page. It is also available as plain text as well as XML.

COLUMBIA. Thursday Morning, K*?Ou 26, 1868. Thc Meeting To-Day. ' The people of the District will meet to-day, at 12 o'clook, to organ? ize a Demon-ratio Association. We tr net and believe that -there will be a large assemblage of our best and most influential citizens. The word on tho tongue of every true South Carolinian now should be, "Action/'1 It is useless to disgnise the matter. The crisis is upon us, and we must be prepared to meet the issue-not, be it remembered, as heretofore, by tho sword, but by the agency of or? ganization and united notion. What is the issue presented?. The abdi? cation by the white race of the Go? vernment of this State, and indirectly of the Government of the United States. The white man who falters noy?, commits treason to his own race, to the history of the past, and to the hopes of tho future. A few months agc. it was an opon ques? tion, whether we should go to the polls and by oar votes defeat the negro Convention. It was deemed best that it should be defeated by a negative influence. The law then re? quired that a majority of the registered votei'S was necessary io have a Conven? tion called. But the Congress of tho United States has repealed that law. It is now the law, that the majority of the votes cast shall adopt and fix upon us and our posterity the Constitution lately put forth at Charleston. It is hot our purpose to call hard names or uso harsh language, but do wo realize the terrible fact in the pre? sence of which wo to-day stand? Realize, did we say? Read that Constitution and you will feel it in your heart and upon your brow. Degradation! degradation! degrada? tion! It is now absolutely necessary that every man shall'cast his vote, in order to save the Stato from the dire? ful calamity of such a rule as this. To withhold your vote and influence now, is to permit tho black yoko to press upon your necks. Look at it! One-Universal suffrage to all, except the horse, the dog and tho cat. Two -The forcing of your children to the same schools with all others, no runt? ier how vile or immoral. Three Taxes levied upon yon by those who hold no property, but who will impose the taxes, yet pay none of them. Four-No qualification for office, (educational or otherwise,) except that yon shall believe in a Supreme Being. Five-No judiciary that shall posseps the dignity or the loam? ing necessary to command respect or administer the law. These are somo of the consequences that must follow, unless, with tho help of God and our own manly efforts, we shall be able to overthrow tho works and tho workers of evil. It is idlo to tarry on tho brink until thc river shall run dry. Lot us draw tho Hue and preparo to ineot the issue that is just immediate? ly before us. Let us tell the people of this State, white and black, what we mean to do. To temporizo now is to bo undone. Let us act like men with tho blood of the Anglo-Saxon raco in our veins, und we may, with tho blessings of the good (Jud, yet save something to society, something to tho Constitution, something to the Union, and something to Bepublican JiKorf tr ../ -_ _ Tho New Hampshire election, wheu it comes to be cyphered down, does not show a very formidable radical victory after all. In fact, it may bo taken as one of the most encouraging signs of tho times. Tho Democratic ticket exhibits a net gain of over Ti,OOO votes, ond among tho fruits of tho struggle a gain of twenty-four representatives in tho Legislature of tho State. y . ?./ ?? . A short time since, ft committee of the newly enfranchised from the Sou thorn Atlantic States visited Washington, for the purpose of as ?ertaining from their masters, the radical Executive Committee, whe? ther it would be agreeable to have a colored representation Bent to Con? gress .from the Southern States. Much to the discredit of the commit? tee, and in fine contrast with their professions, they gave the colored ambassadors to understand, in short metro and shorter words, that "it would not." They wero further in? structed, that the proper Congres? sional candidates from New England had already been sent down, and for whom they were not only expected but commanded to vote. The com? mittee's remonstrance at this was summarily squelched, and they left immediately for the borne of their constituents, both sadder and wiser mon. The members of Congress carry this idea out fully, as Wash? ington despatches state that out of one thousand tio': f s of admission to the Senate gaile./ for tho trial of Mr. Johnson, not oue was bestowed by any radical Senator upon a co? lored man or woman. Social equality is a different thing in practice from what it is in theory. These aro but the first indications of what the ne? groes" may expeot at the hands of their new allies. They are perfectly willing to elevate thom to an equality in any community in which they are not resident, but the moment a per? sonal association in Congress is pro? posed, they scorn it in the most con? temptuous stylo. Precept, with them, is ono thing, but practico is quito another. ' THE KU KLUX KLAN.-This myste? rious brotherhood is spreading ra? pidly in Tennessee, Nortb Alabama and Kentucky. In tho former State, so rapid bas been its rise and so overwhelming its progress as to create serious alarm in the breast of Gen. Thomas for the safety of the people of that State. He 1ms considered its introduction there of sufficient mo? ment to induce him to make it the subject of a special report to Gen. Grant, and, if the newspapers are to be believed, the great *'horse-talkor" himself has been thrown into a stato of considerable trepidation on ac? count of the doings of this remark? able club. What tho thing is-its purposes, plans, intentions or prin? ciples-remains still a matter of con? jecture. There are somo who declare that the Ku Klux is nothing moro than tho revival, under a new name, of the once famous "Sons of Malta," or that it is, perhaps, only tho new name for that well-known association of clever fellows in New Orleans known as "Ye Mistiohe Krewe of Comus." However organized, by whom and for what purpose, is, as yet, a secret known only to tho faith? ful. That they have, as yet, been guilty of any acts which would war? rant tho charges which Gen. Thomas would insinuate against thom, has not bcon shown. They have, doubt? less, had a greut deal of fun-have put a big scare upon tho radicals and negroes of Tennessee, end are now attracting more attention aud com? ment in that State than even tho great impeachment humbug itself. The Augusta Chronicle learns that a Klan has been orcrnmVorl jr, that place, and that tho faithful are hold? ing nightly meetings, for the purpose of conferring tho honors of the mys? tic brotherhood upon such worthy applicants ns may seek admission within their sacred walls. Sucoess, say we, to tho Ku Klux! J Tho Mobile Tribune proeluims, "Young men to the front," they hoing slaves to no party, whilo tho Southern mon of tho past have hud their day, and must go to tho rear with tho baggage. Convention in Colnmbiti. The Charleston Mercury says of ?he proposed convention in Colum? bia: For our part, whilst thc coarse o? the people of the State, it appears to us, is of importance to meet ' the perils before them in the shape of negro rule-their organization, for defence, is of still greater importance. Get the white race thoroughly to? gether, with a thorough understand ing and confidence in their organiza? tion, and the victory is won. As the desperate game of ruling them by negroes goes on, the white race will be driven more and more together, not only in feeling but in policy. Radical reconstruction is certain to fail. The extent of its accomplish? ment will be some three or four of the smallest States iu the South; but in Texas, Virginia, Alabama, Geor? gia, North Carolina and Arkansas, the prospects are that it will fail. If it fails in these ?tates, or a portion of them, tho whole policy will be nn egregious failure. Their great object in their reconstruction policy was to obtain a united South to support their party ascendency at the next Presidential election. That object will be defeated, whilst they will have against them tho foul outrages on the Constitution and the flagitious tyran? nies they perpetrated to oarry out their scheme of negro mle and party ascendancy. This, probably, is cx uctly the beat form of defeat which can fall upon them. It is like Judas, selling himself for thirty pieces of silver. We sincerely trust that all parts of the State will respond to the call of a convention in Columbia, made by the people of Newberry. We are sure that arrangements can be made with the railroads of tho State to neutral? ize the effects of our desperate needs. They know, perfectly, that if the white race is to bo ruled by negroes in South Carolina, their stock will not bo worth ten cents in the dollar. TUE FASTIIONS.-The agony is over. The ''opeuings" of new spring bon? nets have taken place, and it is de? cided that they are not to be en? larged for one season more at least; that chignons remain (literally) on the ascendant ; and that, if any chango occurs at all, it will bo to get rid of bonnets altogether, and substitute a rose and little mantille of black lace in their place. But at present we have bonnets such asthej- aro, and as they have been little changed from last year, they may bo quickly dis? posed of. A diadem in front, arched over tho forehead; a littlo crown puffed or laid flat up on tho top; a fall of laco, black, white or colored, veiling the chignon, and carried for? ward to form second strings-the first of narrow ribbon, tying under tho chin above tho second, which oross lower down, and aro fastoned with an ornament corresponding to those upon the bonnet. That is a picture, iu brief, of niuo out of every ten of the new spring bonnets. They nro pretty little things, thero ia no doubt, but they are, of course, only littlo head-dresses, which it seems absurd to expose to wind or weather, and which require a mass of false curls and cushions to koep in place. "Woodland" jewelry is tho name given to an entirely new kind of ornament which will undoubtedly have some success. They consist of sets, iucluding breast-pin, car-rings and sleeve buttons, or breast-pin and ear-rings alone, made of wood in the form of leaves, flowers, buds and small sprays, most admirably paint? ed in natural colors. Ivy leaves upon which a lady-bug hus settled balanced upon a stem; acorns, pansies, fuschias and tho liko are all most faithfully represented, but the leaf design, grained in tho darker and lighter shades with exquisite fidelity, appears to mo the prettiest. There is no weight of any conse? quence to these ornameuts, so they would not bo objectionable on that account. They aro not costly and woidd not bo suitable iu tho placo of diamonds, but they aro appropriuto and seasonable for country wear, pretty with whito dresses and charm? ing for young girls, or for a change from other and richer styles. Tho price is only from three to six or eight dollars per set, and certainly their simple shape and artistic beauty makes them worth infinitely moro than the sham gold and glass stones so often worn.-New York Corres? pondence Charleston News. Forty convicts have been roleascd from tho Touuessoo penitentiary, by ordor of Gov. Brownlow. A fellow feeling makes us wondrous kind. Xiooal Ttoma. MAHS MI?ETINO.-Wo have been re? quested to state that a. meeting of thc citisssftj of Jviuliluu?, i? i cuiied at Calisthenic Hall, this day, at 12 o'clock, to form a District Associa? tion, for the purpose of cooperating with the National Union Democratic party of the United States. The trial of Maj. Leo was con? tinued yesterday, but no now peints were elicited. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA. A lecture will be delivered this (Thursday) evening, at 8 o'clock, by Professor Sachtleben. Subject "Goethe's Faust," first part. Tho Galaxy, for April, has been received. Thc publishers announce that hereafter it will be issued by Sheldon & Co., 498 and 500 Broad? way, New York. It is an excellent monthly publication, and every num? ber contains articles from the most competent writers in the country. Variety and freshness, originality and individuality, in a very surpris? ing degree, have already been secured to the Galaxy. The subscription price is $4 per annum. AFTER TUE FUNERAL.-Of all tho returniugs, that one "after the fune? ral" is the saddest. Who will say it is not eo, who bas followed a beloved one to the grave? While she was sick, wo went iu and ont, anxious, sorrowing, suffering. The solicitude to relieve, nnd caro for, and comfort her, engrossed us; the apprehension of our own desolation, in case she should be removed from us, almost drove us wild. While she lay under the home roof, there was a burry and bustle in preparation for tho final rites. Friends aro sent for, neigh? bors aro present, tho funeral arrange? ments are discussed, the mourning procured, the hospitalities of tho house provided for-all is excite? ment; tho loss is not yet perceived in all its greatness. But "after the funeral"-after the bustle has sub? sided aud things begin to move ou as usual-thcu it is we begin to know what has befallen us. Tho house seems still and sepulchral, though in tho heart of the city, and though its threshold be trodden by friendly feot, it is as if empty. The apart? ments, how deserted! especially the room where sho surrendered in the last conflict. There are her clothes, there are her books, there her ever vacant seat at the family board. During her sickness, wo had not so much noticed these things, for we hoped over that she might uso or occupy them again. But now it cnn never be, and perceive the dreadful vacuity everywhere. Oh, how dark and cheerless tho night shadows como down after the funeral! No moon or stars ever shone so dimly no darkness ever seemed so dork. The tickings of tho clock resound like bell strokes all over the house. No footstep now on stairs or over? head in tho sick chamber; no nurse or watchers to come and say, "She is uot so well, and asks for you." No, indeed; you may "sleep on now and tako your rest," if you can. Ah, poor heart! it will be long before tho sweet rest you once knew will revisit your couch. Slumber will bring again tho scenes through which you have just passed, and yon will start, from it but to find them nil but too ron!. God pity tho mourner "after tho funeral."^ MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.-Tho post office open during the weok from 8}? a. m. to G p. m. On Sundays, from 1% to 1% p. m. Thc Charleston and Western mails are open for delivery at 2 p. m., and close at 0 a. m. Northern-Open for delivery -nt 10V, a. m., closes at ] p. m. Greenville-Open for delivery d. m., closes at 8 p. rn. A L?OKT DAT.-The "bird" pro? nounces "Wednesday a truly lucky day. We dropped in Mr. George Symmors' establiRbroeht, yesterday afternoon, and assisted ip the con? sumption of the contents of a bottle of champagne of tho jnstly celebrat? ed braud, "Lac d'Or." He has the article for sale, and invites all lovers of good wino to givo a.call-he will supply a single bottle or a basket, according to the amount of "stamps" the purchaser desires to disburse. Extending oitr peregrinations, we wcro overhauled by Dr. Jacksou, who presented a bottle of Phalon's new perfume, "Flor do Mayo''-which is a concentration of everythiug that is pleasant to the nasal organ. It is all tho rage in New York, and tho doctor has obtained a small supply of it for tho accommodation of his customers. Mr. Anderson, of the clothing em? porium, knowing that we "fix up" occasionally, supplied a box of the patent combination paper collars and bosoms-by means of which an indi? vidual can make a presentable ap? pearance in a very short time. It is an excellent idea. A aiuglo collar bosom costs only ten cents; but a box containing u dozen, with a waterfall neck-tio and n stud, is ob? tainable at $1.50. Of course, such a streak of good fortune flurried tho feathers of the bird, and a call on Mr. McKenzie, to partake of a glass of ioo cream, was absolutely necessary; it had the de? sired effect. NEW ADVKKTIKEMKNTH.-Attentiou ia call? ed to tho following advertisements, pub? lished thia morning for Um first time: A. S. Wallace-Collector's Oflico. Southern Dramatic Aasociation. Graeaer, McJunkin A- Sunn-Checks. Apply at Thia Omeo-For Salo. Jacob Levin-Auction Sale. M. J. Calnan-Bcgiatration, Ac. Meeting Acacia Lodge. - G. Munro it Co-Nick of thc Woods Charlea Minort-Ice ('roam Garden. T. C. Veal-To Builders, Ac. In most couutries the churches, even in cities, remain on their foun? dations- stationary, when everything about them changes with time. With ns our city churches undergo change like our dwelling houses. The Church of the Puritans, in Union Square, is one more ohurch about to give way to a hotel or dry goods palace. It is not good reckoning to build very expensive churches in New York. The tido of business will wash them all away. Latterly they have been retreating, so to speak, tip town. But, in thirty years, np town will be a centre of business. The solemn temples must fly to the mainland. Our great orna? mental church of Trinity looks curi? ously ont of place among the whole? sale stores and money changers' offices, and would gladly bo on Fifty ninth street, if, like the house of Loretto, it could help itself. In timo New York will be a hugo bazaar of stores, and the people will, for tho most part, sleep and spend Sundays beyond the rivers on all sides. Ham? let says somebody must build churches to be kept in remembrance. If the Prince were in New York, ho would look for something of greater permanence-and look a long timo. [New York Times. RUMORS. -Wc hoar it mooted upon the street that should A. G. Mackey, Esq., tho present Collector of the Port of Charleston, bo elected to the Senate, his oliico will be conferred upon his Excellency .lames L. Orr. Prominent merchants and citizens aro said to have addressed him upon tho subject, and tendered all the sup? port necessary to secure his nomina? tion and appointment. Wo learn also that Mr. Steele, of tho firm of North, Steele L Wft?dell, und Major Dennis, of Gen. Scott's staff, are' competitors for the place, and mov? ing Heaven nud earth to get it. \ Charleston Keir*. An exchange very wisely tells the pooplo of the South that the problem of regeneration and recuperation must be solved by tho labor of their own hands, and not through reliance upon legislation. Whatever laws may bo passed, or whatever plan of reconstruction may provail, the heavy mark left upon our section by the iron heel of war can bo obliterated only by industry and toil.