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COLUMBIA. ._ - Saturday Morning, April ll, 1868. Thc Connecticut Election. Speaking of the result in Connec? ticut, the New York Times says: "The result of the Connecticut election is not what wo expected. The Republican candidate for Go vernor has beep, defeated, and the Democratic Governor re-elected by about 1,500 majority. The relative strength of the Republicans has not been decreased, and they have both brandies of the Legislature, which gives them a United States Senator. 1 'There has been no marked change, certainly, against the Republicans but they have nevertheless been de? feated; the ohanges which were look? ed for in their favor have not taken place. The Contest in the State is close. The people have not as yet shown themselves ready to accept the bold and high-handed stylo of deal? ing with the great problems of the day which tho Republicans have adopted. They have not declared against them, it is true; but the elec? tion gives no evidence of that degree of hearty aud solid popular support which will be found essential to the stability and permanent success of tho measures of Congress and the Republican party. Impeachment has not weakened the Republicans in Connecticut, but we seo no reason in the election return for believing that it has strengthened them. "Tho negro suffrage issuo had less to do with the canvass in Connecticut this year than last. But it gave thc Republicans apparently no strength, while in Michigan, where it was directly involved, tho decision is distinct and emphatic against it. This result is somewhat surprising. Michigan is ono of the most radical States in the Union. Its public officers of all grades, its Senators and members of Congress, are among tho most ultra and decided of tho radical party, and they have hitherto been supported hoartily and thoroughly by tho popular vote-as we presume they would bo again. But on tho question of suffrage for the colmad raco, the people of Michigan seem to sharo the prejudices of other States to tho fullest extent. "It is a little singular that in spite of tho very strong determination of the Northern States to impose uni? versal negro suffrage upon the South, not one of them has voted as yot to accept it themselves. That they may be 'educated' to do so in time, is quito likely; but it is cloar that con? siderable training will ho required meantime." The National Intelligencer assigns tho following reasons why the Con? necticut Legislature is radical: "By tho Constitution of Connecti? cut, which was adopted ia 1818, each town then existing was allowed two Representatives in tho lower Houso of the Legislature, and each town to be thereafter incorporated, was to have one Representative. Since that, New Haven, Hartford, Middleton and other towns, have largely in? creased in population. Now Haven has now 50,000 inhabitants, md Hart? ford has now upwards of 40,000. Yet these and other large towns have been allowed no additional repre? sentation. Such towns as Union, Saybrook, Washington, "Woodbury, Woodstock and a long lise of other towns, while they have not increased at all, still retain their full represen? tation. Thus 150 votes in the town of Union have a representation equal to 9,000 voters in New Haven." DECLINATION.-Hon. W. D. Por? ter publishes a communication in tho Charleston papers, declining the nomination for Governor of the State, on account of ineligibility. He says: "The office is not ono to which I have aspired at any timo; less than ever would it be desirable now. Nor, in my judgment, was it necessary or <--\in:wn.-uL tu uuiuB candidates tor State officers at this election. By the second section, eighth article, of tho proposed Constitution, I am dis? qualified from holding offico under it; and, although I am not insensihlo to tho compliment of the nomination, I cannot properly consent to be a can? didate. But this is of little roal con? sequence, for if you can olect your candidato, you can dofeat tho Con? stitution; which, after all, is your great object. A voto 'against tho Constitution,' in tho form proposed in that instrument, will answer all yonr purposes and satisfy your whole political duty undor existing circum? stances." Republican. Flagg Meeting. THE "QRBAT IMPEACHER" AND THE PRESIDENT OP THE CONVENTION ON Th?ro was an immense gathering of citizens of all classes, yesterday after? noon, in front of Tanney's Hall, to listen to addresses from prominent Republicans. Mr. Ashley, M. C. from Ohio, and Dr. A. G. Mackey, President of tho Charleston Conven? tion, wore the only speakers. Col. T. J. Robertson introduced the speakers. Mr. Ashley criticised and com? mended tho reconstruction Acts, suf? frage, education, social equality, etc. He maintained that Congress, on behalf of the successful party in the late war, had a perfect right to dic? tate terms, and exact guarantees for future good behavior; contending that it was the leaders who should be punished, if punishment was to be inflicted; but, contrary to genoral ex? pectation, punishment had not been meted out. He contended that tho colored man waa entitled to suffrage -here as well as at tho North; and when reminded that in the State whioh he represented, (Ohio,) negro suffrage had been voted down, de? clared that "two wrongs did not make one right;" ho believed in universal suffrage, as a matter of right; admitted that the proposition had been defeated in his State, but behoved that it would eventually be carried out. Social equality, ho said, had nothing to do wit!' the ballot box; a colored mau might vote, but by so doing, he was not brought into intimate association with tho white race. Education and the ballot-box were essentially necessary. He wos interrupted repeatedly during his remarks, but was not disconcerted, and replied pleasantly. Sudden showers scattered the crowd several times, but tho speaker remained firm, proclaiming himself a good Baptist, and was, therefore, not afraid of a little water. Mr. President Mackey prefaced his remarks by tho assertion that ho de? sired to make some plain statements, which, doubtless, would not be pleasantly received. He then refer? red to tho great changes which had occurred; asserted that before tho war, there were no parties in this State-the great mass of the people believed alike and voted alike. Their great party leaders did their thinking for them. It was a trito remark, that when Mr. Calhoun took a pindi of snuff, the wholo State sneezed. Ho advocatod tho claims of the Republi? can party, declaring that they had freed tho slaves and performed many other magnanimous feats. Ho was proud of his native State-proud of what she had done, etc., etc. About n quarter-past 9 o'clock, last night, tho speaking was resumed, and was kept up to a late hour-PeLargo, Whipper, Chamberlain ?nd others participating. Col. A. C. Haskell was called upon to reply to one of tho speakers-which he din-giving his hearers much usofnl advice, which it is to be hoped was fully appreciated. -? ? ?? > COLUMBIA, S. C., April9,1808.-The State Central Committee respectfully recommend the followiug form of ticket to bo used in tho coming elec? tion, by the Domooratic party of the State. Tho Commftteo has just re? ceived such information ns induces the belief that if we uro true to ourselves, the Coustitutiou can bo defeated. Lot the blanks bo filled up to suit the District where tho election is held. All papers iu the State are requested to give circulation to this form of ticket: "AGAINST CONSTITUTION." For Governor-W. D. POUTER. Lieut. Governor-T. C. Perrin. Adj. andlnsp. Gen.-J. P. Thomas. Secretory of Suite-Samuel Capers. Treasurer-William Hood. Coinpl'r-General-S. L. Leaphart. Attorney-General-I. W. Hayn e. Sup'l of Education-J. A. Leland. POE CONGRESS. 1st Congres. Dist.-J. N. Friersou. 2d " -Johna. Hagood. 3d " -S. McGowan. Oh " -S. McAliley. Stale Se?ale, .-. Stale Representative,-. A destructive jro took place iu Huntsville, Texas, on the night of tho 7th. An entire block was de? stroyed, and I he loss is estimated nt 8100,000; insured $20.000. Pul?lc Heeling. A meeting of the citizens of Lex? ington District was belo at Lexington village, on Monday, the 7th day of April. On motion of Major H. A. Meetze, John H. G?nnte, Esq., was called to the chair, and S. E. Cangh man requested to act as Secretary. The special object of the meeting haying been explained by Maj. H. A. Meetze, to be the nomination of can? didates to represent the Democratic party in Lexington District, in tho next Legislature, as well as for the District officers, on motion of Rev. A. Eflrd, a committee was appointed by the Chairman, to select such gentle? men as would be acceptable to the voters of the District. The commit? tee consisted of the following gentle? men, viz: Rev. A. Eflrd, Dr. F. S. Lewie, H. A. Meetze, S. P. Wingard, S. M. Roof, David Shoaly, Noah Huffman, Job Wingard, D. T. Barre, W. F. Caaghman, Dr. H. W. Hen? drix, Captain E. Quattlebanm. The committee retired for n short time, and reported tho following nomina? tions: For Stato Senator-Dr. F. S. Lewie; for Representatives-Daniel Einsler, Noah Huffman; for Clerk of tho Court-E. J. H. Dreher; for Or? dinary-Rov. A. Eflrd; for Shoriff S. M. Roof; for Tax Collector-J. S. Derrick. The following nominations for State officers, were also ratified by the meeting: Governor-W. D. Porter; Lioutonant-Goveruor-Col. Perrin; Adjutant-General-Colonel Thomas; Comptroller-General-S. L. Leaphart; Secretary of State-S. W. Capers; Treasurer-Wm. Hood; for Congress-Gen. Samuel McGowan. Dr. Lewie, Knusler and Huffman addressed the meeting, and expressed themselves in favor of such legisla? tion as wotdd protect the uogro in his person and property, together with such privileges as would be con? sistent with reason and justice, and his present condition. They con- I tended that this was a white man's Government, and must continue to bo ruled by white men. Tho meeting was also addressed by Major H. A. Meetze und the Secre? tary, in opposition to some of tho prominent features of the Constitu? tion adopted by the Convention in Charleston. Thc following resolution was una? nimously adopted: Resolved, That wo recommend to the citizeus of Lexington village, to form a Democratic Club; also the citizens generally in tho District to form similar clubs, in order that ! there may be concert of action j throughout tho State. The Secretary was iustructed to I furnish tho editor of tho Phoenix with a copy of tho proceedings of this meeting, for publication. On motion, tho mooting adjourned, with tho understanding that a mass meeting of the citizens generally bo held, on Friday next, tho 10th day of April, at 12 o'clock M. JOHN H. COUNTS, Ch'n. S. E. O?camiAN, Secretary. Tho following Democratic nomina? tions have been made: EDOEFIELD.-Senator-H. W. Ad? dison. Representatives-John Lan drnm, J. P. Micklcr, Luke Culbreath, Geo. W. Nixon, Bouj. E. Nioholson, A. P. Butler, William T. Gary. ANDKKSON.-For Senator-Dr. J. H. Reid. For Representatives-B. Frank Sloan, John B. Moore, Dr. John Wilson. ABDEVTXJI?E.-Senate-Rev. J. N. Young. Representatives-Dr. George W. Prossly, F. A Connor, Robert A. Fair, J. Martin Lattimer, James C. Willard. LAURENS.-Senate-B. S. Jones. Representatives-W. L. Wood, B. W. Ball, Ludy H. Little, Dr. Wm. Philips. YoRKvrr-?E.-For Senator-John H. Adams, of Bethel. For Repre? sentatives-Peter Garrison, of Ebe? nezer; Dr. A. P. Campbell, of New Centre; T TI Wi?inmccn, Esq., ui Buffalo; John Smith, Esq., of Broad River. NEWRERHY.-Senate-E. S. Keitt. Representatives-Dr. John K. Gary, W. A. Cline, and Y. J. Popo. FAIRFIELD.-Sonato-Abraham F. Lumpkin. Representatives-Dr. E. A. Gibson, Joseph K. Davis, and A. S. Donglas. KERSHAW.-Senate-Gen. J. B. j Kershaw. Representatives-W. M. Shannon, Dr. E. M. Boykin, W. L. I DoPasg. Fornoy has a column of lamenta? tions over tho Cbrislrian patriot Ash bnrno, who was killed in a negro bagnio, wherein lie was a boarder. HOMICIDE.-Between 12 and 1 this morning, an altercation took place between some netrroea at Fordham'R bar-room, Meeting street, near Cal? houn, iu which, as it is alleged, Arthur Calhoun stabbed Benj. Capers in the breast, from the effects of whioh Capers died almost instantly. Chisolm escaped, brandishing his dirk.-Charleston Mercury, lOlh. HPESTKUCTION or A THEATRE BT FIRE.-At 1.10 o'clock this morning, a Aro was discoycred in ono of tho dressing-rooms in Butler's American Theatre, No. 472 Broadway, (Me? chanic's Hall,) which resulted in the destruction of tho entire iuterior of that place of amusement. [New York "Times, Sth. COLUMBIA MARKET. Report for Week ending Friday, April 10. PutEsn OmoB, COLUMBIA, S. C., ATBIL ll.-There hats been a very good demand for cotton during tho past woek, and all that has been offered was readily takon by buyers ou a par of 274@28 for middling. The sales of tho week havo been 180 bales, as follows: 5 at 23; 5 at 21; 12 at 241; 8 at 20: 32 at 27; 42 at 274; 39 at 271; 16 at 274; 17 at 23; 4 at 28J. All other articles of country produco aro in good demand, with a fair supply in the market. Tho following bnying rates of South Ca? rolina Hank Notes, is prepared by Gregg, Palmer ft Co., Broker?: Bank of Camden.20 Bank of Charleston. .19 Bank or Chester.fi Hank of Georgetown.5 Bank of Newberry.80 Ban!: of South ('anilina. 8 Bank of Slate nf South Carolina, [old,].. 6 Bank of State of South Carolina, [new.]. 1 Bank of Hamburg. lt? Commercial Bunk. 1 Exchange Bank. 8 Plautcru' Bani;. 4 Farmers anil Exchange Bank. 1 Stato Bank. 1 Union Bank.70 South-Western Railroad Bank, [old,J_2:1 Peoplo's .35 Planters and Mechanics.1G Merchants'. 4 -!-?---.. -J Wholesale friers Current? COHUKUTKO WEEKLY BY TUE COLUMBIA ROA RI) OF TRADE. APPLES-Per bushel.1 25 QA 60 BAGGING -Gunny, per yard.. fy) .J? Dundee .. Q? :?o IIA f,E ROPE-Manilla, per lb.. 2(i <<f. N.y.or West. " 15 Ot. 16 BUTTER-Northern, per lb.. 70 Or. 75 Country, " .. 35 ot. 40 BACON-Hann*, per lb. 22 0c 25 Sides " . 18 Oil 19 Shoulders, M . 16 or. 17 BRICKS-Per 1,000 . 0 00? 12 no CANDLES-Sperm,per lb_ 37 f?? 45 Adamautiuo, " .. 21 (.rf, 22 Tallow, " .. 18 (a) 20 COTTON YARN-Por bunch.. 1 70 @1 90 COTTON-Strict Middling, pr lb 28 O? Middling, M 06 27A Low Middling, " 27 @ 27!} Good Ordinary, " 2G ? 201 Ordinary, " 22 @ 25 CHEESE-English Dairy, per lbl9 Oft 20 factory, " " 19 ? 20 COFFEE-Rio, per lb. 23 ? 27 Laguavra, ". 28 @ 30 Java, * " - 40 di 45 FLOUR-Country, por bbl... 14 CQ0%iA 50 GRAIN-Corn, per bush.1 40@1 50 Wheat, " .1 I??fl Ou Oats, '? .90 ?$l 10 Teas, " .1 25?1 50? i HAY-Northern, per cwt. Eastern " . HLL>::S- Dry, per lb.124? 18 Green. " . R INDIGO-Carolina.1 00@1 25 LARD-Per lb.19 (jj) 20 LUMBER-Boards, per 100 rt.. 1 50 Scantling, " .. 1 50 Shingles, por 1,000.. 2 75 LIME-Per bbl.2 70?2 80 MOLASSES-Cuba, per gallon. 58(^60 New Orleans, " 1 00@1 25 Sugar House. " .. 75@1 25 NAILS -Per keg.6 60?8 00; ONIONS-Per bushel. ?2 00 OIL- -Kerosene, por gallon. CO? 70 Machinory " _ 75,01 00 POTATOES-Irish, per bushel.l 75@2 00 Sweot. *' . 75@ 80 RICE-Carolina, per lb. 9? ll East India, " . SPECIE-Gold.1 iud} Silver.1 30(??l 85 SHOT, per bag. @8 50 SALT-Liverpool, per sack.2 50??/3 SOAP-Per lt>.9 @ 12 SPIRITS-Alcohol, per gallon fi 00 Brandy. " .4 00?12 (Ml Holland Gin, "...5 00(3(7 00 American " " . ,".S 56?4 00 Jamaica Ram, " .. .fi i,o?rt7 00 N. E. " " ...3 50^3 75 bourbon Whiskey,. .3 50@4 50 Monongahela '* . .3 76?4 oo Kectifled " ...2 50@2?5 ! SUGAR- Crushed, per lb.19 Cn) 20 Powdered, " .19 QJ> 20 Brown. " .Vl\dC 17A STARCH-Per lb.10? 12] i TEA Green, per lb.1 0Kr>62 00 Black, " .1 00? 1 50 TOBACCO -Chewing, por lb_G0@1 25 Sinokiug, " .Corri 1 00 VINEGAR -Wino, per gallon ... Wi 75 Cidor, " ....50? 60 French, " .1 25?! 50 WINE-Champagne, per baskct.25@32 00 Port, per gallon.3 OOfttS 00 Sherry, '? .3 50@6 00 Madeira, " .3 5O@0 00 DOMESTIC M AUK KT. MEATS -Pork, ?crib. 15 Beef, ". 8 ?124 Mutton, " . 124 POULTRY-Turkeys, per pair. Ducks, '. . Chicken-., " .30@35 Gee.-??. " ?ooal Ttems. Tnr. tJszTSRaci'? tuf SOUTH CARO? LINA.-The eatalogue of this institu? tion for 18C?8 lias been placed before us. It embraces tho names of , 113 candidates for thc; usual college honors. Tho conrse of stotly is equal to that pursued in the best uni? versities of tho country, and the pro? fessors are highly accomplished in their several departments. "AniEi" AGAIN*.-We have received a copy of a fifty page pamphlet, en? titled "Ariel Dissected mid the Negro Resurrected Biblically, Ethnologi cally, Etlmographictilly, Iutcllectual ly. Psychologically, Politically and Scientifically; by Ithuriel." Those in crested in the subject can obtain copies of the pnmphlet at Duffie ff. Chapman's and? McCarter's book? stores. Price thirty cents. We have beeu requested by Beverly Nash to contradict the statement relative to his hax'ing a fight on Thursday last; as ho positively asserts that nothing of the kind occurred. The information was received from a source entitled to credit, and the de? tails of the affair were generally dis? cussed about the streets. That some? body received a whipping teems evident; but the qnestiou is, who was the unlucky mortal? A GIJEAH BACK-OCT!-The radicals had their "say" yesterday, and in? vited tho Democratic party to reply to their unanswerable arguments. Tho chnllengo was nccepted, and certain gentlemen appeared upon the ground, nt 8 o'clock p. m., to answer the Congressman, Ashley, tho great impeacher, nud A. G. Mackey, the Port Collector. These gentlou?e?, it is understood, did not make their appearance, and those who were to reply to thom retired. There will, however, bo a grand Democratic rally, at the Court House, this even? ing, at 8 o'clock. Let the attendance be large and punctual. Several gen? tlemen will address the assembly. All persons aro invited to attend. Demooratio or conservative meet? ings havo been held iu Sumter, Ab? beville, Anderson, York, Greenville, Newberry, Loxingtou and other Dis? tricts throughout tho State, and thc nominations of tho Columbia Con? vention fully concurred in. Tho people are waking up. The York villo Enquirer says: "A few energetic non in every neighborhood can do much for the Conservativo ticket, by influencing their neighbors to go to the polls and vote. If ovory man will conclude that he is tko person pointed at in this article, and bestir himself in tho good work, he reny have cause to con? gratulate himself that onr'success was duo to his efforts. Let tho workers to the front and show themselves." TnE ArrnoACin.vn ODD FELLOWS' ANNIVERSARY.-Tuesday, the 2Sth day of April, is the anniversary of tho Independent Order of Odd Fel? lows, in theso United States. As such it will he celebrated in evory State and Territory of the Union. "Now that you are on my side. I hopo you will stick to me," us the patiout said to the plaster. MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.-The post office open during the week from c}.? n. m. to 6 n. m On Sundays, from 4\% to P- ?h. Tho Charleston and Western mails are open for delivery at-I1., p. m., nud close at S '.j p. m. Northern-Open for delivery at 8,'.< a. m., closes nt 2.45 p. m. Greenville-Open for delivery 5>. p. m., closes nt 8 p. m. NKW AovKftTuuiKNTs. -Atf otu ion is call ud to the following advertisements, pub? lished tin* morning for lim flint time J. P. Thomas-Democratic Meeting. Tho Club -Fun, Fun, Fifa. Important Notice. 1'. W. Kraft-liread and Cake Bakery, il. O'Nealo, Jr -Ward Committee, Ac. Oraesr.r, STc Ttinkiii A Rerin-~flrocerle?, Cock-Fight To-Dav. E. R. Hills- Official.