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COLUMBIA. Friday Morning, Apr? 3, 1868. The Convention. Thifi body convened ?sst cve?iog. The indications are that a wise and moderate policy will prevail. As the President remarked, this Convention has to look to the' interest of two races. We feel- satisfied that it will adopt a course liberal and harmoniz? ing-a course which, while it will maintain the rights of white meu, will also accord the amplest justice and protection to the colored man in our midst. The military preparations for tho .defence of Washington against any opposition, armed or otherwise, that may be manifested by the people, in case of the successful impeachment of the President, are still actively pushed forward. A patrol has al? ready been established in the streets; several companies of infantry, all from the North, have been ordered to Washington, and the troops al? ready on duty there are recruited up to double the regulation number. Four detachments of artillery have also been brought to tho city from Fort Washington, and placed in con? venient positions, nud the bridges . over the Potomac are picketed every night. These preparations, taken in connection with the passage of a bill -creating a Chief Justice in case of any vacancy occurring, shows an evi? dent determination to push their schemes through at all hazards, even to the issue of a coup d'etat. Should Chase manifest any disposition to re? gard law and justice, and ignore the orders of his party managers, it seems not improbable that ho will be immediately deposed and a more pliant tool elevated to his place, even if it becomes necessary to do it with bayonets. Every emergency has been provided for, and every act in the programme determined in caucus. Thus is the President already pre? judged, and our constitutional safe? guards are trembling upon the verge of annihilation. But tho New Or? leans Times reminds tho actors that sometimes Vhomme propose, mais Dieu dispose. HORRIULE RESULTA OP FAMINE. An Algerian papor, the Echo d'Oran, has the following: "No historical famine has presented to the saddened eyes of humanity so horrible a spectacle as that which is at this moment to bo observed among the Arabs. Two days ago, a native wo? man in tho neighborhood of Mis serghim killed her daughter, twelve ?ears of ago, and gave the flesh to er other children, and partook of it herself! The legal authorities, hear? ing of the circumstances, at once proceeded to the spot, and on enter? ing the hut, occupied by these canni? bals, learned that the heart, tho liver, and the interior portions of the corpso were eaten, because they could not keep. The mother was ! occupied in salting the flesh, cut up j into pieces, exactly as is done with pork." Fiour BETWEEN WHITES AND NE? GROES IN HAWKIKSVTLIIE.-On Satur? day last, the radicals and negroes held a mass meeting in Hawkinsville. The negroes got drunk, and one of thom faucying n grudge against his old master, Maj. Leith, took a couple of harmless shots at him. The ne? groes crowded up with pistols drawn, and apparently to commence tho "war of races." Tho whites soon gathered around for tho conflict, when the negroes put up their weapons, plead innocence, and laid the blame cn bud white advisers, and ' begged pardon. Tho negro who 1 shot, fled, and though shot at eight * or ten times, escaped unhurt. While this fight was going ou, a private fight took placo three milos from tho city, betweou a whito man ami a negro, in which the negro it is reported was killed.-Albany Metes. Brownlow has pardoned out a rascal just sent to prison for attempt? ing rape upon his mother-in-law, and commissioned him captain of a com? pany of negroes iu his loyal militia. Democratic Stat? Convention. lu compliance with a previous call, a. general Convention of delegates from tho several Democratic Clubs of this State met last night, at 7 o'clock) in ri?iiR*irenic Hell. On motion , of Col. J. P. Thomas, tho Chairman of the Bichland delega? tion, Gen. JohnS. Preston was called to tho Chair, and Messrs. James O. Gibbes and R. C. Shiver requested to act as Secretaries. On motion, the delegates from the several Districts were requested to present their credentials to the Chair; which was done, and it was found that the following delegations were present: Abbeville-T>. "Wyatt Aiken, A. Burt, J. Leland, W. K. Blake, B. Z. Herndon, F. A. Conner, J. T. Parke, R. A. Griffin, J. K. Vance, James Rodgers, J. N. Young, J. M. Latti? mer, Lu D. Merriman, J. Gillam. Anderson-Daniel Brown, E. P. Earle. Barnwell- Joseph Erwin, H. W. Richardson, G. B. Lartigue, R. Al? drich. Chester-YT. P. Gill, Major Hamil? ton. Fairfield-Dr. J. Robertson, T. W. Woodward, B. D. Elkin, W. J. Al? ston, H. C. Davis. Georgetown-A. Forster, J. S. Par? ker, J. R. Middleton. Greenville-B. F. Perry, W. H. Campbell, E. H. Stokes, H. A. Cob? ble, H. L. Smith. Colleton-G. G. Heudersou, B. J. Malone. Kershaw-James Chesnnt, W. L. DePass, 'j. M. Davis, T. H. Clark. Lexington- -J'. H. Counts? S. P. Wingard, H. Meetze, John H. Meot son, S. M. Ruff, H. W. Hendrix. Laurens-Dr. E. T. McSwain. ?dgefleld-L. Schiller. Marion-W. S. Mullins, J. Eli Gregg, D. Leggett. Newberry-S. Fair, Y. J. Pope, S. R. Chapman. Richland-John S. Preston, J. P. Thomas, Dr. Trezevant, Dr. Ray, J. Davis, T. Boyne, J. P. Adams, Dr. Lynch, W. W. White, J. D. Pope, F. W. McMaster, M. Ehrlich, R. C. Shiver, J. G. Gibbes. Sumter-J. D. Blanding, T. J. Mc Cants, A. Moses. York-James Mason. Union-T. B. Jeter, J. G. McKis sick, J. E. Ming, E. R. Wallace. Spartanburg-G. Cannon, J. W. Miller, J. B. Tolleson, W. K. Blake, S. C. Means, T. J. Moon, W. J. Smith. Orangeburg-F. M. Wannamaker, W. C. Hane, J. McKewn. A motion to appoint a committee, to consist of oue member from each delegation, to nominate officers for the permanent organization of the Convention, prevailed, when the fol? lowing committee was formed: Messrs. F. Conner, E. P. Earle, G. B. Lartigue, B. T. Malone, T. W. Woodward, L. Schiller, F. S. Par? ker, W. L. DePass, J. H. Counts, Eli Gregg, Y. J. Pope, J. P. Thomas, Janies Mason, D. G. McKissick, S. C. Menus, F. W. Wannamaker and A. Moses, W. H. Campbell. The committee retired, and after au absence of a quarter of nu hour, recommended the election of the fol? low officers, and their report was unanimously adopted: President-Hon. A. Burt, of Abbe? ville. Vice-Presidents-Gen. James Ches? nnt, Hon. B. F. Perry, Gen. John S. Preston, Colonel J. D. Blandiug and Simeon Fair. For Secretaries-Messrs. James G. Gibbes aud W. K. Bach mau. On motion, a committee, consist? ing of Messrs. Pope, Mullins and Jeter, was appointed to conduct tho President to the chair. Before assuming his seat, the Presi? dent said: GENTLEMEN OF TUE CONVENTION: Allow me to return you my sincero and cordial thanks for the compli? ment you have bestowed upon me this evening. To preside in au as? sembly of South Carolinians, espe? cially in a moment liko this, is au honor to which no oue with just pride can bo insensible. I shall not, gentlemen, undertake "to recite to you. I shall not attempt to indicate the proceedings you may adopt, nor anticipate them. It is enough for mo to remark that you have met for tho noblest purpose that can engago the human heart or hoad. You have to Hiive from ruin all that statesman whip can save, and deviso plans to preserve tho wei faro of two races. I assure you of my earnest wishes that your deliborntious may bo successful. Rev. Mr. Young, one of the dele? gates, then opened the proceedings of the Convention with prayer. The following committee was ap? pointed to prepare business: Messrs. J. P. Thomas, B. F. Perry. W. S. Muimis, J. D. Blanding," Simeon Fair, James Chesnut, Gabriel Can? non, A. M. Foster and E. B. Lar tigue. A resolution to refer all proposi? tions intended for the action of the Convention to this committee, was adopted. A paper was then read by Ex Governor Perry, which, after recit? ing the wrongs which had beeu in? flicted on the South, before, during and since the war, recommended the adoption of resolutions, declaring that the Convention unite with the National Democratic party of the North; that it send delegates to the National Convention to be held on the 4th of July proximo; that the people of the State be urged to go to the polls and vote against the ratifi? cation of the Constitution, but for State officers; that they organize Democratic cliibs iu every District, town and hamlet in the State. Other papers were submitted, and without being read, were referred to the Committee on Business. The Convention then adjourned, to meet this day, at 12 m. Political Tracts, No. 1. TUE UNITED STATES DISTBICT ATTORNEY conniN-ms ADVICE TO THE COLORED I'EOPLE. " Vote for il, pray for it, fight for ii. " Or, as moro literally reported, "Will you vote for it? Will you pray for it? Will you work for it? Will you fight for it? Such was tho stirring advice which Mr. District Attorney Corbiu gave to the excited crowd of colored men who gathered in front of Janney's Hali, iu the mass meet? ing of the radical party, on Tuesday evening last. His reference was to the State Constitution adopted by his party, soon to be submitted to the State for ratification. What, now, does this incendiary speaker propose? He can mean but one thing, viz: That if the Constitution should be defeated by the votes of the people, even under the forms of the law of Congress, tho colored men-the members of his party must take up arms, fight for their Constitution and force it upon the unwilling people, whether whites or blacks. This, now, tho District Attorney must mean. He is no fool. He must mean this or nothing. And yet this man, whom General Cunby, if he does his duty, will send a guard to arrest, says in another breath: "I have no desire to stir up strife, but brotherly love." If this be his "bro? therly loee," save us, or rather save the colored people, from his "strife." But suppose Mr. Corbin has ar? rayed the blacks against the whites, will ho be here to lead his columns, or will he take the first, train, carpet? bag in ham!, to put himself out of harm's way? Of course, no ono bat Mr. Corbiu knows. But this wo do know, that many of these blatant speakers and wurlike talker?, who have stopped work and dress on poli? tics, eat on politics, and live general? ly on politics, will bo muong the first to desert the colored people, if any disturbance should tako place. Let the colored people think well before they believe what these men from tho North, and these white radicals of tho South, aro tolling them. They mean strife, confusion and trouble. Tho Democratic party means peace. The radical party oller you voting, "a mule and forty acres of laud," aud offices, and I caunot remember what else. The Democratic party, composed of your own people, whom you know and have lived with-they offer you good will and good wages, and tho chanco to niako a good liv? ing, to educate your children, to bny homes, ami they will give you the same protection that tho white men have iii lue, in property, and in tho pursuit of happiness. The writer of this is your friend, and ho tells you, leave your league, draw away from tho radical party, keep on good terms with tho white people. No colored man who acts in this way, will ever waut employment, for the wi.ito peoplo will keep him employed, give him good wages and help him on. The first experimental car was run on Saturday lost, ou the elevated railway track in "rceuwich street, Now York. Register! Rr gl it rr! The Central Executive Committee deem it proper to urge upon tho voters of Richland "District, who are willing tn tint with the Demccrr.iic party, to register their names without delay. It will be remembered that sympathy with, or even actual parti? cipation in tho late war, does not of itself exclude from suffrage. The lists are now upon at the warehouse next to the ice house, on Washington street; and the undersigned appeal to all good men, not to omit or delay to comply with the requirements of the Registration. Act. J. P. THOMAS, Chairman. The H. Y. H. Dramatics llTILL (by request) repeat, THIS VV EVENING-, the prograonno of last night-"The Toodle*" and the fareo of "Lend nu- Five Shillings." Curtain rises at 8 o'clock. Admittance 25 cents. April 3_ _ Examination of Mr. Rice's School. TO-DAY (Friday) I will examine ray pu? pils; publicly, at my School Room, opposite Col. McMastor's, beginning at half-past 9 o'clock A. M. The parents and friends of thc boya, and the public gene? rally, are invited lo attend. April 3 1* H. Wi RICE. CHOICE HAMS, BACON, &C. " 5TIERCES DAVIS, Ji?.., DIAMOND HAMS. 1 t ack very choice S. C. BREAKFAST BACON. 10 tierces Davis* TURE LARD. 1,500 lbs Brime BACON. Choice FLOUR. Ac. Just received and for sale bv ^. li. BALDWIN A CO. April 3_3 Alcohol, Kerosene, &c. pr BBLs. 93 degree ALCOHOL. t3 10 bbls. No. 1 Kerosene Oil, non-ex? plosive, 5 bbls. Spirits Turpentine, 100 ounces Quinine. For salo tc Drug? gists and dealers, at low price, bv FISHER A HEINITon, April 3 t_Druggists. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PEW-HOLDERS will please hear in mind that thc QUARTERLY RENT ia DUE, aud are requested to send or call on the Treasurer as early as convenient for payment of same. E. STENHOUSE, April 3 3 Treasurer. EXECUTRIX N0T10B. ALL PERSONS having demands against HANNAH DUGG, dceoased, aro re? quested to present them, duly qualified: and all persons indebted to the same aro requested to make pavment to PERMELIA BUOG, April :> f3 Qualified Executrix. JUST RECEIVED, AT thc Ladies' Industrial Association. Choap CORSETS, of jowl shape; Cor? set Fronts, Tidey and Spool Cotton, Work? ing Materials of great varioty, and Now Patterns for ladies' and children's under? clothing. Orders are solicited from ladies and gentlemen, and every effort will bo made to have them promptly tilled. Aprils_"_ Palmetto Lodge No. 5, I. 0. 0. F. ^--^ai3^-^ THE REGULAR W^ZZVJZ-. .I^rirI'^y. nicotine of this ^HSBD^5S5?S?SISS* Lodge will bo held THIS EVENING, at 8 o'clock, at Masonic Hull. A punctual attendance solicited. Bv order of the N. G. C. P. HARRISON, April 3 Secretary pro leia. WANTED. ASITUATION as GOVERNESS, in a respectable family, by a young lady, a nativo of this State and who has had several years' experience as a teacher. She will engage to teach tho usual English branches; also, Latin, French, and Music on tho Piano Forte. For further informa? tion address . INEZ, April 2 3?_ Chester C. H.. S. C. CONCERNING FISH JUST to hand and for sale, MACKEREL and Scaled Herrings, Lake Superior White Fish, Blue Fish. Pickled Salmon, Codfish, Hake, and other queer fish. 1 Fish, just received from tho coast of Florida. GEO. SYMMERS. P. S. A LIBERAL REWARD, including 1 box of tho Fish in dispute, will bo given to any Member ot Congress, Tax-Collec? tor, Office Seeker, or "any other man," who will instruct tho advertiser how to mako ono cent revenue stamps stick on Sardino Boxes. That's so. April 2 IMPORTANT TO PLANTERS. WE are prepared to furnish, nt short notice, STANDARD AGRICULTU? RAL IMPLEMENTS and MACHINES, ut manufacturer's m ices. THRESHERS, Separators, Horse-Pow? ers, Reapers, Mowers, Corn Planters, Wheat Fans, Ac. Sole agents for Middle and Western Carolina for J. W. Cardwell A Co.'s Agri .ultural Implements, Geisers Threshing Machines, Harmon's Wbcel-Horsc Raker, ind tho celebrated Buck-Eyo Mowing and Reaping Machines; and guarantee our machines to work well. Parties desiring to purchaso will lose ?io timo in addressing FISHER A LOWRANCE, April 2 _ Colombia. 8. 0. FLOUR. 300 SACKS COUNTRY FLOUR, /|EEES3\for salo. Discount made to doal HyLggcrs. lt. O'NEALE A SON. SS89H? March 31 Xjooa? T.X&T?CL&. HAVE YOU REGISTERED ?-If uot, call at tho Registers' oQice, ou Wneb^ vjgtcn street, (the um iuo bousdj) and perform the necessary duty. Don't delay. UNIVERSITY LECTURES.-The next lecture will bo delivered this evening, at 8 o'clock. Prof. Sachtleben will (by request) repeat his lecture on Goethe's Faust. Tho Phoenix Weekly Letter Sheet Prices Current and Market Report will be issued this (Friday) afternoon. Those desiring copies, will hand in their orders as early ns practicable. PERSONAL.-Henry Sparnick, Esq., of the Charleston Courier, and Salem Deutcher, of tho New York World, are at Nickerson's, and paid us a short visit, yesterday. Attention is called .to the meeting of Palmetto Lodge, this evouiug. The I. O. O. F.- have likewise chang? ed their base, and occupy quarters in the new Masonic Hall, on Washing? ton street. A NEW RELIGIOUS PAPER.-The Christian Neighbor, a weekly religions publication, made its appearance yes? terday-edited by Rev. S. H. Browne, and published by Mr. W. W. Deane. It is small in size; bnt the editor promises to make up tho deficiency in the quality of the reading matter. Tho subscription price is $2. We commence this morning the publication of a series of political tracts, which will prove of interest to the whites as well as the blacks. An attentive perusal of their contents is particularly requested. If a colored man cannot read them, let hin get a friend to do so for him. The April number of the United States Musical Review hos been re? ceived. It contains several pleasing pieces of music, besides reading mat? ter on musicnl subjects. The sub? scription price is ouly $2-for which yon receive fully $20 worth of music. J. L. Peters, New York, is the publisher. THEATRICALS.-During the past two nights, our citizens had the opportu? nity to gratify their tastes for amateur dramatics. Ou Wednesday evening, the "Southern's" gave "Michael Erle" very creditably, to an excellent house; and Inst evening, tho "H. Y. M.'s" performed "The Toodles" to an appreciative nudience. The pro? gramme of the latter will be repeated this evening. MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.-The post oflice open during the week from 81? a. m. to G p. m. On Sundays, from 4 'o to ?'.? p. m. The Charleston and Western mails are open for delivery at4?<? p. m., and close at 8 % p. m. Northern-Open for delivery nt 8,l.j a. m., closes at 2.45 p. m. Greenville-Open for delivery 5\> p. m., closes at 8 p. m. SSW Al>VE:;TISKMi:.NTS.-Attention 19 call? ed to the following advertisements, pub lished this mnrnihV for Ihelirst time Fisher A Heinitsh-Alcohol, etc. Regular Meeting Palmetto Lodge No. ?. C. H. Baldwin ?v Co.-Hams, cte. D. C. Pcixotto Sc .Son- Auction. Permelia Bugg-Executrix Notice. E. Stenhouse-To Pew-Holders. Corsets, etc., at Ladies' Indus. Asso'n. Performance of H. Y..M. Two Dwellings to Rent. 4 HOUSE ou Henderson street, Eiffhf J\. Rooms; out-buildings in good condi? tion. Also, a COTTAGE, Six Booms, on Barnwell street. Bent low to an approved tenant. Apply to SAM. BEARD. March '21 attt TO RENT. il!HE HOUSE and LOT on Richland X street, occupied at present by Capt. R. D. Sen . Inquire at Ollico of the Southern Express Company. March ls TO RENT. THE STORE, on Main street, formerly Occupied bv T. W. Radcliffe. Apply to R. C. ANDERSON, March :\_ Agent. BUTTERT RICH GOSHEN BUTTER, for salo cheap, at G. DIERCKS'.