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COLUMBIA. Thursday Morning, April 2, 1888. i ne ?uut. When, a few days siuce, we under- j took to strike tho key-note for the j action of tho white people in this State, wo intended to express our j earnest convictions of truth- and duty. Our readers will bear testi? mony to the uniformly conservative views and sentiments of this paper. At tho risk of our course being con? demned and criticised by many, (whose good opinion we valued,) as too moderate and sometimes even I non-commiUal, we have not permitted ourselves to deviate from this lino of polioy. In the agony of the coun? try, we deemed it the part of good citizenship to use no language and put forth no sentiments that would unnecessarily wound and irri? tate. We counselled moderation; nor do ve intend to il opart 71010 from that considerate and, we believe,, wiso course of conduct. The colored race will acknowledge that we have given them in these columns a fair and impartial hearing. We admitted at once their new status and their changed condition. We havo uni? formly spoken to them nud of them in words of encouragement and kindness. We have equally refrained from placing their speeches, their \ letters and their publio proceedings j in the light of ridicule, and have | abstained from casting upon them anything like contempt. We hoped that they would be governed by pru? dence, and that their conduct would be shaped by the discreet counsels of wiser men. We were unwilling to make any unnecessary issues; and as long as the great issues of the day were made by those in authority else? where, over whose actions the people of this Stute had no immediate con? trol, we were nnwilling to use the language of definuce on tho one hand.or of exasperation on the other, j Cui bono? when we had neither voice, nor vote, nor choice in tho matter. ? We disapproved of the legislation of Congress, but our people could not . control it. We believed that tho \ course of tho radical party in Con- i gross was driving the country to ruin, but they had the power, and for ! tho present, at least, that was an cud j of it. But tho condition of things, j has changed. The black tide of re- : volution is still rolling on ?it Wash- j ingtou. The revolutionists have laid 1 violent hands, not upon Andrew 1 Johnson, be it remembered, but ! upon tho Executive Branch of tho j Government. They have emasculated ? tho Supreme Court-a co-ordinate j branch of the Government. The j Legislature-tho only remaining j branch of the Government-itself 1 shorn of representation from ten SUites, has seized upon all power, and now governs without regard to tho Constitution-indeed, in direct opposition lo it. In tho midst of this stupendous revolution, an un? lawful and unwise assemblage of whites and blacks at Charleston hus undertaken to inako a Constitution for this State-for us and for our posterity; an instrument nt once anarchical in tendencies and agra? rian in its principles-wholly in the interests of the inferior race, and ab? solutely destrr.ctivo to tho rights und :i 11,, , . . i. . TT-;II .UtfOrCSSa \JI mo o il poi tui ince ?? lill reckless folly and arrogance, they have, we are compelled to say, in that instrument, made the issue for us. Nor dare we, as wo love the grand old State, shirk the issue. These people were warned and advised to a different course, but yielding to the counsels of desiguing men, they have draicn the line, and the white man cannot shun the responsi? bility if he would. Behold, already, tho fruits of that evil tree, whose roots m draw nourishment from the lava flood of crime and blood that over? spreads the land. Merciful God! We say it reverently, han it already come tc this! Thi-? for a messent, ci "Washington, at oue of his elegaut receptions-dignified, grave and com? manding in person-in his Buit of black velvet, bowing to his assembled guests. Thou think of old Ben. Wade, in the same place, giving vent to his vile, blasphemous utterauces. "Now he curses, vomita forth, nud damns Lia BOUI." Think of the elder Adams, nud Jefferson, and Madison. Think of Hancock, cf Marsbul, Hut ledge aud the Lee's. Think, in onr own State, of Sumter and Marion, the Laurena' and tho Pinckneys'. Think, too, nt a later day, of Calhoun and Webster, Lowndes and Cheves, in the national councils. Think of DeSaussuro and Harper, nud tho good old David Johnson on the bench. Think of Pringle and Petigru, and the grave old Gregg, at the bar. Think of tho eloquence of Preston and McDuffie, and Legare, iu our quaint old wooden State House-their voices ringing even uow in our ears like trumpet toues. This is our his? tory. This is our past. These are our dead. What shall we say to tho living? Look ou thal picture then on (hist Behold tho nominations from this District to fill the places of these grand old patriots and heroes; the nominations from the great-hearted, polished "old city by the sea;" the nominations from the District of Berkeley, whence used to come the genial old plauter. from his hospitable halls, to mingle in the councils of the State. Yea, from the soaboardto the mountains, behold the change. We repeat, what shall we say to the living? We would at least warn the colored people, and their while lead? ers and confreres, to pause and con? sider this questiou : Whither aro these things tending? We would warn them now, before it is too late, to pause aud consider the importance of this issue. We are no alarmists, but tho future is pregnant with the fate of this people. As public journal? ists, it is our duty to point to tho dangers that lie in our path. Our past, at least, is secure. That is be? yond the touch of change. But as to tho future, clouds and darkness rest upon it. Let the consequences be what they may, we feel that we have discharged our duty. Our ad? vice is to net firmly, Lut temperately and wisely. "Act, act in tho 'riving present. Heart within and God o'erhead.'1 Now that we aro to have the Freed? men's Bureau another year, we trust that Gen. Howard will go to work and seo that its expenditures are reduced to the lowest possible limit. So far as the money is used for the sustenance of destitute negroes, we should thiuk the disbursements should bo very eninll this year. The rule for the distribution of rations should be a very rigid oue. There must not bo the slightest encouragement to idleness in any case, and tho blacks must by hard lessons be forced fo feel the necessity of self help. -. ^ ? ? The new mask veil, the latest novelty in (his line in Paris, has made its appearance in New York. It is embroidered thickly, excopt in the space left for the mouth and eyes, and is edged with silk fringe. At present tue? are ?vu ?ui?urs each, but they will bo lower by-aud-by. The popular atylo of veil is made of sprigged net of all colors; it is round? ed upon tho lower edge and termi? nates in tabs which are tied at tho back; tho border is of blonde, the color of the not. The Russian Government, it is an? nounced, has given orders to tho commanders of Russian vessels, that they aro not to transport any moro refugees from Crete. There arc al? ready 60,000 in Greece, and they are said to bo in danger of starvation. RegUttrl RegUter! , The Central Executive Committee deem it proper to urge upou the voters of Richland District, who aro Willing tc ~ct "iii: th? D?&iocratia party, to register their names without delay. It will be remembered that sympathy with, or even actual parti? cipation iu tho lot? war, does not of itself exclude from suffrage. Tho lists nre now open at the warehouse next to the ice house, on Washington street; uud the undersigned appeal to all good men, not to omit or delay to comply with the requirements of the Registration Act. J. T. THOMAS, Chairman. White Meu to tits Front 1 YOTING TICKET. "Against the Constitution.''1 I vote against the adoption and re? fuse recognition of the so-called "Constitution," as being in its source void aud illegal, and in its action contrary to the laws and Constitu? tion of this State and of the United States. I refuse to vote for men to All the offices of the Government this election being contrary to law. (Signed) A. B., Registered voter. The above votiug ticket is present? ed for the consideration of tho De? mocratic meeting to be held to-night, with the suggestion that 50,000 co? pies, or as many more as may be deemed fit, be printed; and that a sufficient number be distributed in every precinct, and deposited at every ballot-box throughout tho State, to await the signature of every voter who wishes to sustain tho liberty of tho white man and defend the laws of the State. A simple vote of dissent would mean only n difference of wish or opinion, and imply that the voice of the majority had given just force to the question carried, as if it had been constitutionally put and legally test? ed. No such matter is before us. Tho majority on this question has beeu drilled aud its status fixed. We ir ill not commit our faith to obey tho so-called law-which is imposed by force, and against which as loyal citi zens, a-c protest. The above ticket, signed and vot? ed, will effect a thorough Organiza? tion of all honest white men into a compact body-open in expression, jinn in principle, united in interest and strong in mutual defence. The line has been drawn-not by our hands negroes and Albinoes on one side while men on tho other. We seek no conllict-we pray for peace. Dut wo will not yield "the land we love" to negroes, npostates and villains. Faith has been broken, cruel wrong has been indicted, and now the vilest insult ia offered-and to this we will not submit. We obey the military loree which a people so helpless cannot resist; but to negro edict* we viii not surrender the right: of white men. We vote because force has ordered an election against which we thus file our protest, and wo are resolved to resist, to the utmost of our power, this heartless and hellish aggression, which tramples alike upon tho law; of God and tho rights of man. God has given, shall not wo defend the South? God has endowed, ave not ve bound to assert? THE WHITE MAN. RAILROAD BRIDGE BURNT.-The railroad bridge over Rocky River, near this place, was burnt down on Thursday morning last. It is pre? sumed that the bridge caught from coals dropped from an old freight engine, in passing over a few hours previous to tho time it was discover? ed to be on fire. Tho bridge is a total loss.-Anderson Intelligencer. The following delegates have been appointed to the Convention from Sumter: Hon. J. N. Friersou. E. W. Moise, Charlea Mayrant, T. J. Mc Cants, Altamont Moses, John S. Richardson, Jr., and T. B. Frazer. TO RENT. TLTE HOUSE and LOT on Richland street, occupied at present by Capt. R. D. Benn. Inquire at Office of tue Benth ern Express Company. March ls TO RENT. " THE STORE, on Main street, formerly occupied by T. W. Radcliffe. Apply to R. C. ANDERSON, March 3_Agont. BUTTER. RICn GOSHEN BUTTER, for sale cheap, at G. DIERCI?S'. Local J.tom.?. HAVE YOU REGISTERED ?-If not, call at the Registers' office, on Wash? ? ingie ii street, (the oid ice house,) and perform the necessary duty. Don't delay. GOOD PniCEs.-Mr. Jacob Leviu sold, at auction, on yesterday, ten mules, for which au average of $170 was obtained. The Richland Delegation to the Democratic Convention is requested to meet iu Calisthenic Hall, this day, at 1 o'clock. The "H. Y. M. Dramatics" will give their fourth performance this evening-the drama of the "The Toodles" and the farce of "Lend mo Five Shillings." Their place of ex? hibition is Jauney's Hall, and tho price of admission 25 cents. j TJ?ttVEitsrrY LECTURES.-Tho next lecture will he delivered on Friday, at 8 o'clock. Prof. Sachtleben will (by request) repeat his lecture ou Goethe's Faust. There will doubtless be a large and influential meeting of the Democra? tic party this evening. Delegates have been generally nppoiuted, seve? ral of whom hare already arrived. The hour ol" meeting is half-past 7 o'clock, in the hall, corner of Rich? ardson and Taylor streets. DEMOREST'S YOUNO AMERICA.-This excellent little magaziue continues a great favorite of the juveniles. Its stories, colored pictures and apt way of couveyiug most useful instruction, render it exceedingly attractive, as well as a real help iu the work of education. Price Si.50 per year, with a premium. Publishing office, .173 Broadway, New York City. ARREST OF THIEVES.-Chief Rad? cliffe arrested, on Tuesday evening, n negro girl, named Caroliue, who stole $25 or $30 from a lady, in whose employ she was; and on yesterday, ho arrested a negro woman named Rachel, charged with stealing silver? ware from General Alexander, at thc University. Some of the sioleu goods were recovered, but they had boen rendered unfit for service. A MEAN THEFT OF RARE AND VALU? ABLE POULTRV.-A lady of Columbia, who is an ardent aud skillful poultry fancier, while in' Paris last summer, nurong other purchases, procured thc four chickens to which was awarded the first prize for poultry, at thc "World's Exposition," over thou sands of competitors from all parts ol Europe. She brought them safely tc Columbia, and a few days since, placed them in her green house, On Monday night, some scoundre broke into the house and carried of two; and has no doubt eaten two hens, which nt New York, woult readily liavo sold for $100 a piece It is a loss to the whole coruinunity for the owner was distributing tin eggs freely to her friends in towr and country. At tho Garden of Ac climatation, in Taris, and by the pria cipal poultry raisers, these two speci mens were considered the finest o the "La Fleche" broed in France Fortunately, the lady has still lef some splendid ppecimens of tb "Crerecwur.'i" and "Houdans," tb latter rankiug in esteem next tb "L'? Fleche" Wo hear of night!' thefts of this kind. Cannot on police catch and make examplo3 o some of tho mean rascals? MAIL AK HANG KM ENTS.-The pos office open during the week from 8} a. m. to 6 p. m. On Sundays, fror i}? to 5>a p. ni. The Charleston and Western mail aro open for delivery at4J.< p. m., am close at 8?.j p. m. Northern-Open for delivory a 8}:j a. m., closes at 2.45 p. m. Greenville-Open for delivery 5) p. m., closes at 8 p. m. We nro requested to state that De? mocratic delegates will be boarded for Si.50 per day at the Central j Hotel, (Shirer House,) duaiug the ' session of the Courentiou, which assembles on Thursday, 2d April. KEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Attention ia call? ed to the following advertisements, pub? lished this morning for the first t.tue: Extra Meeting Acacia Lodge. Inez-Wanted. J. M. Crawford-A Card. Fisher A Lowrance-Importaut to, Ac. M. W. Bythowood-Auction Sale. H. W. Bice-Examination. Ceo. Sytumers-Concerning Tish. A. F. M. CoT.rMTiiA, S. C., April 1,1869. To the Masonic Fraternity of Columbia, S. C.: The undersigned, having had the pleasure to participate iu the dedi? cation of your new and splendid hall, ns also in part to the banquet so liberally provided, and are indisposed to stay for any length of time, I felt sorry indeed wheu hearing this morn? ing that Excelsior Lodge was called upon, and noue to respond. I, there? fore, could not depart without thank? ing you all for the courtesy so fully extended to us; as also to the W. M., J. Snlzbaeher, of Columbia Lodge, of which I was a member once, for his kind invitation to the banquet. Long will this pleasure in cur mind bo instilled, As also Bro. McKenzie, the table ho so richly rilled. May this t-tructuro be au everlasting orna? ment to your State, And forgotten forever all your sufferings you past of luto. May your hall be in future the medium to extend Cur motto: Charity and Love with a most liberal band. Fraternally yours, SIMON H. GRASSHEIM, JAMES H. ORR, A. YOUNG, B. BARNS, Representatives Excelsior 2G1, Charlotte, N. C. A CARD. ' MB. J. M. CRAWFORD decres to return his sincere thanks to bis friends and neighbors for extinguishing tho flames on his residence, Tuesday night, the 31st ult. Ile would, also, tender his thanks to the Firemen of Columbia for their prompt re? sponse to tho alarm. Apil2 1 The H. Y. M. Dramatic Association "fTTILL give another PERFORMANCE Vf THIS (Thursday) EVENING, in Jan noy's Hall, when will be presented tho fa? vorite drama of "The Toodlea," and tho farce of ''Lend mo Five Shillings." Admittance 23 cents. . April 2 Examination of Mr. Rice's School. TO-MORROW (Fridav) I will examine my pupils, publicly, at my School Rot.nt, opposite Col. M"cMastor'e, begin? ning at half-past y o'clock A. M. The parents and friends o' the hoy.s, and tho public gc-nerallv. are invited "to ut tend. H. W. RICE. April 2 2* Acacia Lodge No. 94, A.". F.". M.'. A AN EXTRA COMMUNICATION ^VWof this Lodge will bc held THIS /VVThursday) EVENING, 2d i:.-t., at s o'clock, at Masonic Hall. Tho First Degree will be conferred. Rv order of tho VY. M. J. L. DIX IN, Anni 2 1 _ Secretar.-, uro /. ~~ WANTED. A SITUATION as GOVERNESS, in a xV respectable family, by a yoting lady, a native of this State and who bas hud several voat?' experience as a teacher. She will engage to teach the usual English brunches; also. Latin, Freuch. and Music on tlie Piano Forte. Tor further informa? tion address INEZ, April 2 :i- Cheater C. H.. s. (j. CONCERNING FISH JUST tr. hand and for sale, MACKEREL aud Scakd Ht nings, Luke Superior While Fish, Blue lish. Pickled Salmon, Codfish, Hake, and other queer fish. 1 Fish, j tt?t received fi om tho CO&Bt ot Florida. C. KO. SYMMERS. P. S. A LIRERAL REWARD, deluding 1 box of the Fish in dispute, will be gi'.vn to any Member of Congress, Tux-Collec? tor, Office Seeker, or '.any othtr man," who will instruct thc advertiser how to make ono cent revenue st amos stick on sardine Hov... That's so. Aprfl_2 IMPORTANT TO PLANTERS. WE are prepared to furnish, at short notice, STANDARD AGRICULTU? RAL IMPLEMENTS aud MACHINES, at manufacturer's prices. THRESHERS, Separators, Horse-Pt w ers, Reapers, Mowers, Corn Planters, Wheat Fans, Ac. Solo agents for Middle and Western Carolina for J. W. Cardwell Jk Co.'s Agri? cultural Implements, Geisor's Threshing Maohiues, Harmon's Wheel-ilorso Raker, and the celebrated Duck-Eye Mowing and Reaping Machirea; and guarautee our niaeliiiies to work ?? ell. Parties desiring to pnrchaso will loso no time in addressing FISHER A LOWRANCE, April 2 Columbia, S. C.