Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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MADRID, April 1.-The Spanish Government will grant Cuba on army organization similar to her own. ftevra Item?. CHARLESTON, April 1.-Arrived brig Webster Kelly, Boston. Sai le J -steamer Vicksburg, Providence. HALEIGH, April 1.-Sergeant Bates, carrying his flag, arrived here thii morning. He was received by th( Mayor and commissioners, and ten dered the hospitalities of the city He was repeatedly cheered. M. Bus beo, an ex-Confederate soldier, de livered a short and tasteful nddrest of welcome. Ho is stopping at tin Tarboro House. The canvass on the Constitution i going on briskly. Mr. Holden, tin radical candidate for Governor, am Mr. Aslie, tho conservative, are botl in the field; both sides claim the vic tory. The white people of the Stat have not been as much aroused ii any election since 1844. SAVANNAH, April 1.-Bradley, th Boston negro, is circulating througl the city and country the followiuj incendiary circular, causing cousidei able excitement: NOTICE.-All bad men of the cit, .of Savannah who now threaten th lives of the leaders and nominees c the Republican party, presidents au members of tho Union League c America, if you should strike a blo^ the man, or men, will be followed an the house in which he or they tuk ?helter will be burned to the grouuc Tako heed! Mark well! Membei of tho Union, rally, rally, rally, ic God, life and liberty. WASHINGTON, April 1.-The Houst on assembling, went into committc and proceeded to the Senate withoi transacting nuybnsiness. Tho Sonal had no legislativo session, and at 1 o'clock impeachment began. Tho Supreme Court adjourned t Mouday, when the term will close. Sumner's motion that Chase hu no right to give the casting vote ye terday, wis defeated bv a vote of : to 27." In the Senate, both managers at counsel consumed their hour; ut Chaso was 'sustained by a strict pnri vote. Pending the discussion, tl managers declined answering WU uso they intended making of the di putod evidence, as it would expo; their plan of prosecution. Qnestic at issue was whether what Thom said and did, could he received. U der this ruling, it was proven th Thomas said he intended using for and to break thc door down, and th afterwards he said bo was def ern from using force by his arrest. Butler violoutly assailed Ge Thomas during this controversy, having been disgraced by Lineo and Stanton, and that aside from f Histing tho President in his consj racy, gratified his revenge. Furth ?evidence showed that Gen. Thom said he intended applying to Ge Grant for force to put him i ti pobs( sion of the War Ollice. CLENDININQ HOUSE. BOARD $1.50 a day. Located con' nient to tho publie halls and I>IIMM<< J/UI liun or tiie etty. The attention of de ?jatos to the State Convention is invited ihe above. J. CLEND1KINO, March 31 3_ Proprietor To Delegates and Others Attend! the Convention, April 2d, in C lumbia. A8 tho Railroads have reduced tho fa wo deem it but just tu reduce MOT CHARGES for that occasion to all v, may stop at Nickenon's Hotel. WILLIAM A. WRIGHT, March 31 3_^ Superintendent FLOUR? 300 SACKS COUNTRY FLO! ?for sale. Discount made to d< ers. R. O'NEALE A SO> March 31 ?FINANCIA!. AMD COMMERCIAL.. COLUMBIA, 8. C., April 1.-Sales of cotton to-day 48 bales-middling 2G NET YOBS, April!-NGCL . -Stocks active. Money very active, at 7. Exchuuge 9)?<?9?f. Gold 3S>4. Flonr 5?10c. lower. Wheat lc. lower. Corn lc. lower. Pork dull -new meas 24.90. Cotton excited aud higher; sales of 5,000 bnles, at 2Sc. for uplands. Freights firm. 7 P. M.-Cotton c. better, clos? ing quiet, after much r*ccitement; sales 14,000 bales, at 28. Flour 10? 15c. lower-State 9.30?11.25; South? ern 9.85@14.75. Wheat dnll, at 1? 2c. lower. Corn heavy nud 2c. lower -white Southern 1.17? 1.18. Lard 15>?@16)?. Freights firm. BALTIMORE, April 1.-Cotton firm, at 27}.i. Flour quiet and unchanged. Com dull-vollow 1.19; white 1.13? 1.15. Oats'active, nt 88?S9. Mess pork active, at 25.50^ 25.75. Lard quiet, nt 17. CINCINNATI, April 1.-Flour quiet. Com firmer, at SS(jri 89. Provisions buoyant nud higher-speculative feeling. Mess pork 25.0:). Shoul? ders ll3X; clear sides 15'..'. Lard dull, nt 16. CHARLESTON, April 1.-Cotton irre? gular and excited ; pales 2.000 bales middling 28'.j-holders asking 29? 30; receipts 353. AUGUSTA, April 1. - Cotton market active; sales 1,180 bales; receipts 470 -middling 26@26>?. SAVANNAH, April 1.-Cotton open? ed firm aud excited; sales 3,240 bales -middling 27'.i; receipts 800. MoniLu, April 1.-Cotton market closed firm-middlings 271., ; receipts 351; sales 3,700. NEW ORLEANS, April 1.-Cotto? excited and prices advanced; Suies S.000 bales-middlings 28@28??; re? ceipts 312. Flour steady and firm superfine 10.10; double extra 10.75. Com higher-1.05?1.10. Mess pork quiet and firm, at 26.50. Bacon firmer-shoulders 12(3112 !?; clear sides 16V??17. Gold 39%?40. LONDON, April 1-3 P. M.-Bonds ; 71%@72. LIVERPOOL, April 1-3 P. M.-Cot I ton, though active, somewhat easier I in tone; prices advanced to ll3^ for : uplands on spot and afloat, and 12 for Orleans. Shipments from Bom? bay for the week ending tho 21st ult., 34,000 bales. LONDON, April 1-Evening.-Cou ' sols 93. Bonds 72?72''". LIVERPOOL, April 1-Evening. .Cotton closed buoyant; sales 30,00C bales-Unlands on spot ll-'??; afloat ; 11??? 11,V, Orleans 11%. Republican Open Air Meiling. On Tuesday evening last, a mast i meeting of the Republican party was held in Assembly street, opposite Janney's Hall, which was presider] over by Colonel T. J. Robiusou, oi Richland District. Fully 1,300 were : present, seveu-eighths of whom were colored, embracing delegates fron different parts of the State. A nam ber of curiosity-lovers were also tc be seen on the outskirts of UH crowd. A platform hod been erectec for the accommodation of the speak ers, and the Committee of Arrange nients. At 8 o'clock, the Chairmai called the assemblage to order, am after a few remarks, presented tin first speaker, a Mr. Chamberlain-i Northern man, but a delegate, \v< believe-of the Charleston Conven tion, who, after a few introducion remarks, expressed his extremo sur prise, that such questions should hi ; propounded to a member of the Re , publican party, as wero container . in the correspondence published in tho Plionix, of Saturday last. Hi then discussed the subject of educa tion, and stated that the Conventioi had so nrrnnged the matter, tim hereafter neither tho members of tin Republican nor the Democratic pur ties should be charged with ignor ance. All property in the Stat should be taxed to support the cans of education. The Constitution, h said, adopted in Charleston, wa liberal in its provisions. Thc speaks then eulogized the Convention nomi nee for Governor, Gen. R. K. Scott who had no friends to reward and n enemies to punish-a man who wooli I select officers to seo that justice wa fully carried out. He was fully ac quainted with the social and politico interests of South Carolina; had been at tho head of tho Freedman's Bu? reau. Second to the duty of sup? porting the Constitution, i? to Tote for Gen. Scott. By such means the political salvation of South Carolina will be recovered forever; and I be? lieve that tho day wiil come when tho laws and social influences of South Carolina will be so just and so hu? mane, that the poorest can walk from oue end of the State to the other, equally protected with tho richest. Mr. James M. Allen, a Convm tion representative from Greenville, was then presented by the Chair? man. Mr. Allen commenced his re marks: "Well, boys," which pro? duced a general luugh. He stated that twelve years ago he came to Columbia to' work on the State House, but he was now elevated to the dignity of a public speaker, and asked whether or not they wauted the '-truth." lu that case, he ad? vised them to vote for the Republi? can party; but if they would be slaves again, to vote for the blasted Demo? crats. The Constitution adopted in Charleston, he declared, was of such a character, that God smiled on it, while the Constitution adopted in lSfio, made Satan blush, he verily believed. It was impossible to foo] tho black mau. He upheld the white mau, because of his color, but would not bo unjust to a black one, if he behaved himself. During his re marks, the lie passed between thc speaker and some unknown parties, on tho verge of the crowd, when he advised those parties, in harsh terms, to go home. Ho unfortunately forgoi himself, and made use o? terms verj uncalled-for in a public ?peaker. H( declared that the provisions of th? Constitution relative to homestead: were notf unconstitutional, and who ever made such an assertion told t lio. Those who opposed this mea sure, would take the last shirt from i mau and the last shift from his wife Other clauses of the Constitutioi were referred to, but the speaker be lieved they would be found all right During his remarks, the speaker evi deutly lost his temper, as he iudulg ed in badinage not the most refiuei with the outsiders. And on the con elusion of his remarks, deemed it ad visable to seud for the military, ti preserve order-remarking, solio voa that the crowd had better behav themselves, or the balance of tho ol town might be burnt down. Ho wa reproved by a colored man immed? ately in rear of the stand, for usiu harsh expressions. Colonel Robinson next introduce Col. B. S. Pardee, formerly of Cor. uecticut, but who, he said, had de termined to cast his lot among th people of this State. Mr. Parde referred to tho time-and that but few j ears apo-when an asseniblao of tais sort could not be held i Sonta Carolina. And asserted tin tho reason why money has lain ni used in the banks of the North, wi because of lack of confidence in pul lie affairs at thc- South. During tl past few weeks there have been lar? numbers of men, representing iu meuse stuns at the North, travelivj in the South, who aro prepared < put the wheels of manufactures i motion. There is water power enonc here to build a dozen Lowells; ai; if the Constitution prepared i Charleston was adopted, peace ai: prosperity would return to the lam Ho congratulated the people on tl Constitution which had been impr vised. They would be called on soc to vote for true men, who won stand np for the rights of the peopl United States District Attora*. Corbin was next presented, wi stated that he came here to recor mend the Charleston Constitution which he approved and commend* ns a wise and most excellent doc meut, andel which ?hey couui liv But why was it necessary to have Constitution? Because South Car lina had none. She destroyed he when she attempted to overthrc the Government. He cougratulati the colored citizens that at lost th? aro to receive their great rewar 400,000 colored people, who had 1 bored faithfully for their xnaatei found themselves free, at the end tho war, and to cherish and prote these people, it was necessary form a new Constitution-a new pe pie were to bo legislated for. Do tho new Constitution meet this nc state of things? It does. We < not claim it as original, but it con? tains truth-the spirit of freedom, equality and progress, which has been brought out by recent events, brana by it. 'The speaker compared the Democratic party to Capt. Scott's coon-they would come down as soon as they know that tho Republicans intended to shoot. The Democratic party opposes the Constitution, be? cause it extends to yon (?.ho colored men) the same benefits that it extends to them. They ought to be ashamed of their action. I tell you tho right of suffrage follows emancipation ns a necessary sequence, and woe to the party that attempts to take it from you. I have no desire to stir up strife, but brotherly love. If the tvhito men of the South will give you justice, extend to them the right hand of fellowship. You must learn to read and write. South Carolina has been great nnd powerful, but no? thing in comparison to what she will be if you carry out your Constitu? tion. Vote for it-pray for it-fight for it-and you will succeed. Let no threats prevent you from attending the polls. He closed his address with a panegyric on Gen. Scott. Maintain your rights-prosper and be happy. Col. Robertson then introduced R. C. DcLarge, (a colored delegate from Charleston to the Convention,) with the remark that some folks say that the colored people have no sense; but this native-born colored citizen would disprove this. The speaker began his remarks by saying that he could add uothiug to what had been asserted by the other speakers. But requested that he should not be interrupted; and ,if there were any present who disagreed with his tenets, they were cordially invited to come upon the stand and answer him. He was here not to speak to his race alone, but to all he came with the best feelings to all. Every interest he had in tho world was linked with the destiny of South Curolina. He believed every princi? ple of the Constitution was just. Since the strife of battle has ceased, wo have passed through several years of turmoil, eveu beyond the shock of battle. The thinking white and co? lored men are tired of this uncer? tainty. What tends to injure the white iujures the colored rnce, and I appeal to the whites to assist us. The Constitution asks for the sacrifice of no principle. The men of his race proved in the Convention that they desired to oppress no one-the ac? tion of that Convention was not pre? judicial to any one. I ask-nay, plead-that you, the whites, come forward and bridge the breach, which should not exist. It may be said that the Constitution disfran? chises some eminent nieu iu the State; but it was impossible to obviate it. The Committee of which the speaker was Chairman had that mat? ter under consideration; but, upon mature examination, were forced to the conclusion that the Constitu? tional Convention was called foi certain purposes, and they could not go beyond. But he believed, that il the people were true to themselves, the ides of May would seo the pro? posed fourteenth article of the United States Constitution abolished-so fal as it relates to the whites. The purtj of which I am an humble member, is taunted with trying to put ignoran! men into power. But whose fault ii it? We have extended the righi hand of fellowship and thc olive branch of peace; but the whites have not received it. If tho whites woulc prove that they were willing to ex tend to others the rights which the} desire fer themselves, they would bi met in tho same spirit. We mus I uso the best muterird we have. Il j you come forward even at this Int? i hour, you will find us ready to mee you. I trust tho day is not far dis taut when that disposition will b< shown. I plead to you to conside: these broken remarks-coming, a: they do, from a corred, lipnrt ? ?ic sire now to address my part}-, and tc impress upon them the importance of selecting the best men they cai find to fill the offices. Select mei against whom tho finger of scorr cannot be pointed. Men may prate concerning Democracy, but I blame no mau for his political opinions. ] stand hero to-night, and tell you thal tho ballot-box is sustained at thc point of tho bayonet. Guard it well. Speaking of Gen. Scott, the speakei said he was not an extremist. Am: he upheld him because he knew hire well, and believed that ho had a hear] largo enough to embrace a friend anc pardon an enemy. Knowing th< right, he -will dare to do it. The greatest feat I desire the Republican party to accomplish is to bring over thu otb ff porty. I desire tc ??e ?.hu time when these charred -walls will be torn down and substantial buildings erected. Our most bitter opponents, I believe, are disposed to build up the oppressed race. I trust none of you will be turned aside from voting for ibo Constitution. The people of tbe sea-bonrd will do their duty, and yon must do yours. Col. F. J. Moses, Jr., waa then in? troduced, who gave the history of the Republican party, which he said, bears upon its banner, the motto, "Liberty and equality." The success of the so-called Confederacy, would have added another link to the chain of slavery ; and that forever you were to be nought but hewers of wood and drawers of water. Rut when tho first gnu was fired, brave men from the North sprang forward to defend you; and, let mo tell you, the ma? jority of these men-who never fal? tered-belong to tho Republican party. There exists no party so ignorant ns the Democratic. They are displaying their ignornnce now, when they think the Democrats can control the country. They are the remnants of that party which at? tempted to place impediments in the way of the Government during five or six years of war. The speaker denounced President Johnson; and declared that the Democratic party was a disorganized band-no two thinking alike. He declared his respect for the editor of tho Phoenix, but thought he would be put to his wits' end to maintain the principles of the party. Tho speaker then pro? ceeded to discuss a platform which had been adopted at a pnblic meet? ing recently held iu Columbia, in which colored men were ex-commu? nicated. He hoped his hearers would remember it; and wheu asked to vote with the Democrats, to say that you are not "free white men." They would resort to many tricks to pre? vent you from voting, but pay no at? tention to them, and vote for the Constitution and the Republican ticket. Distrust every Democrat, nud touch not the hand of one of them until after the election. You are making history-you are the peo? ple who aro to govern this country; nud have it in your power to raise the graud old State of South Carolina to her proper position. Disappoint these Democratic office-seekers, and show to the world that you are their equals. The Chairman returned his thanks for the interest manifested, and de? clared the meeting adjourned. Auction Sales A fiction Sale. BY M. W. BYTHEWOOD. AT my Auction Koona. THIS MORNING, nt half-rust 10o'clock, I will sell, 2 very handsome MAHOGANY ?HOW CASES,' worth the attention of all store keepers; 1 large Cooking Srove, 1 Sofa, 2 Feather Reds. Pillows, Holsters, 3 Maple Bedsteads, Tables, Looking Glass, Crock? ery, Chair-, Kitchen Utensils, Ac. Also, Shoes, Roots, Dry Goods, several varieties Smoking Tobacco, Bushels Planting Pota toen, 2 oliver and 1 Gold Watch, warranted iu order. Terms cash. Unlimited articles received until hour of sale. Goods to be removed same day. April ? ~ CHANGE-OF "SCHEDULE. Charlotte & South Carolina R. R. Co. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE. COLUMBIA, S. C., March 31,1868. ON and after this date, the Trains over this Road will run as follows: Leave Columbia at. 4.00 p. m. Arrive at Charlotte tit.11.00 p. ni. Leave Charlotte at.U.S6 p. m. Arrivo at Columbia at. COO a. m. Passengers taking this route, going North make closo connections at Greens? boro, Weldon and Portsmouth, to all prin? cipal Northern cities. MS" Tickets optional from Greensboro, either via Danville or Raleigh; and from Portsmouth either vii Bay Line or Anua messie Route. Baggage checked through. aw TIME AS (JUICE and FARE AS LOW as by any other route. Passengers from Greenville Railroad going North, make sn mu time, oy tai. m g this route at -1 o'clock p. m., as they will bv leaving here at (j a. m., as tho time to all points North nf Richmond is the same. Trains of this ronto coining South, make connections with trains of Greenville Road. For THROUGH TICKETS to Richmond. Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York, apply at Tickot Oftico, foot man? tling street. CALER BOUKNIGHT, April 1 Superintendent. Bacon Sides, Hams and Lard. 30,000 lbs. BACON SIDES: 2,000 lbs. Sugar-cured HAMS. 1,000 lbs. LARD. For sale by R. O'NEALE A SON, Cotton Town. March 25 Fresh Biscuit and Crackers. ?*f\ DDLS. FRESH CRACKERS, for salo ??VJ low by E. A; G. D. HOPE.