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COLUMBIA. ? Sunday Morning. April 26, 1838. The Trae Interest? or the Colored We hesitate not to declare that the genuine interoats of the colored peo ?,1o ure based, not upon political pri? vileges, bnt upon peaceful and pro ductive industries. It may be a novel thing for him to vote, bot voting does not give corn, or meat, or shoes, or olothes. It is true, we would not debar the colored man from all political participation in the affairs o? the country. We would give him all civil rights, and, accord? ing to his qualifications for the trust, we would concedo to him a modified suffrage. But, after all, his needs are material, rather than political. He wants to obtain a home for himself and family-wanta work at remune? rative rates-w?nts peace and a good understanding with the employers and capitalists of the country, in order that ho may make"* support for his family, and lay up a support for his old age. He wants, or sb^uld want, to educate his children and build churches for his race. Lu? how can he expect to obtain these advantages? Is it not hy discarding tho evil counsels of thoso who are arraying him against the white peo? ple of the South, who are his friends, his patrons, his employers? Most surely. He must vote with the white people-must put faith in the white people-must identify himself with tho people of his own section-the home people. They will do him jus? tice. Let him act otherwise-let him stick to his radical masters-and he will find himself some day in a des? perately bad way. Between the upper mill-stono of Northern prejudice and the lower mill-stono of Southern repudiation, tho colored man will be ground to powder. Let him toke heed. His true role is to bo of us and ir. ?th us of the South. Says the New York Journal cf Commerce: "The future historian and moralist will have S sadly curious subject pro? vided for his meditations, if it shall turu out that the liberty of tho negro, purchased at sach incalculable cost of blood and treasure, was the cause of his extirpation from the land by the intermediate process of idleness, sickness, neglect, and the want of a guido, protector and friend." Colored Co-operative Democratic Clnh?. Wo are pleased to learn that ar? rangements are making to form Club No. 1 among the colored people. This is a move in tho right direction. Without hesitation do we declare, that tho colored men who unite in this movement of political affiliation with tho Southern whites, aro secur? ing their genuine interests; and oven among their own people, tho time is not far distant whon they will be held as tho true friend? of their race. This movement deserves and will receive tho aid and countenance of all good citizens, and of all mon anxious to preserve the p?aeo of society, by avoiding, if possible, tho sad antag? onism of races with which wo seem threatened. LANCASTER- This District has gouo Democratic. Col. Iv. M. Sims has boon elected to tho State Senate, and Col. T. Frank Clyburn and Capt. Wm. G. Stewart to tho House. Tho Ledger-the District pnper urges the keeping up of the bonsor, vativo clubs, with a view to tho next elections. Lot this suggestion be followed everywhere. The armies of Europe aro said to be larger at present than at any time sinco the wars of tho First Napoleon. France has 1,300,000 mon, of whom 550,000 are in tho reserves; Eugland hos 200,000 mon; Prussia, 600,000; Italy, about 215,000; Austria, 700, 000; Russia, 800,000, with 400,000 moro in reservo; and Spain about 80,000. . j - i-' ? '?' : ' ll fin i f Thad. Steven* and th? Haioni. A Washington correspondent of the i?ew,. York Harald, referring to some of the earlier incidents of Thad. Stevens' political > career, givea the following account Of his conflict with ino iuasons, when a member of the Pennsylvania Legislature: At tue time when the great anti Masonio excitement--horn to life from the Morgan bugbear.-?wept over the land, like a fierce simoon, from Maine to Georgia, Thad. Ste? vens was a member of the Legisla? ture of Pennsylvania. Espousing the cause of the anti-Masons from disappointment, and aotuated by feelings of the bitterest animosity against tho Masons, for reasons that will be made apparent, he introduced a resolution to the effect that the House of which ho was a member, inquire into tho subject of Masonry, with power to send for persons aud papers. The House, largely auti Masonic-the members as well as tho Governor of tho State having been elected upon the then tremendous issue of tho day-adopted almost unanimously the resolution, and n number of well known Masons were summoned to attend the "high court," then in session at Harrisburg, to give evidence in matters appertaining to the Masouic order. A thorough investigation was to be had in thc premises, and the secrets of the brotherhood laid bare to the world. The "devil," the "goat" and tho "grid-iron" were to be shown up in all their hideousness; the fearful and horrible rites and ceremonials were to be brought forth and exposed to the light of day, and the black monster, Masonry, was to receive its death blow then and there. Thad. Stevens was the St. George who was to annihilate the dragon. On the day appointed for the com? mencement of tho proceedings, which were to consummate the above, every member-aud, as we have said, a majority of the House were anti-Masons-was in his seat, anxious for, yet dreading, the up-lifting of the curtain that was to reveal the hitherto veiled horrors that dark? ened the ceremonials of the Masonio brotherhood. The House was paoked with Masons and anti-Masons, and among tho former was a well-known Mason, master of a lodge in the State, who had been summoned to Harrisburg in relation to the matter then about to be investigated in all its details, and him, Thad., as grand inquisitor, proposed to examine first. When all was in readiness, tho self constituted champion of the anti Masons commenced his interroga? tions thus: "Are you a Mason?" "I am, sir." "Do you belong to a lodge in this State?" "I do, sir." "What position do you hold in tho lodge?" "Tho position of Master." "What are tho iuitial proceedings consequent upon the meeting of the lodge?" "The lodge is opened with prayer." "Well, go on, and Btate what follows." "I am waiting for your questions." "Well, what aro the ceremonies incident to the ad? mission of a member?" "He is bal? loted for, and if no votes bo cast against him. is admitted a member of tho order." "What then? Pienso .stato the subsequent proceedings. What follows next?" "Mr. Stevens," said the witness, with a mischievous twinkle in his eye, "if, on the-day-, 18-, you had beon found worthy, you would have become a momber of tho -? Lodge in-, and would have been initiated in all the secrets and mystories connected with the order, and would have possessed a know? ledge that, except he becomes a member, no man ever will possess. " The witness sat down. Stevens was thrown completely back upou his haunches by this unexpected thnu der-bolt coming from a serene sky, and, paralyzed from tho effects of the blow, stupefied with astonish? ment, ho ignominiously wilted. The fact was, ho had sonic years previous? ly beon proposed for membership in one of the lodges of the State of Pennsylvania, bnt was "blnck ball? ed," which "littlo circumstance" he supposed- forgotten. Tho icLuiuder hurled at him at this particular juncture, knocked him completely off his pius. There was a universal buzz of satisfaction from tho largo num? ber of Masons in tho house, as the point blank shot of tho brother went so true to its aim, and amid tho com? motion consequent from the mark hoing so squarely hit, the further examination of Masonic witnesses was postponed until the next day. It was noedless to say this was the end of tho matter. The whole thing, as far as legislative interf?rence woe concerned, was very wisely dropped. ' nm ir jail ii ??? THE RIOT* TESTERO?**-Onr city wai intensely exoited yeeterday after? noon; (says the Augusto. Constitu? tionalist, of the 23d,) and bnt for the cool courage and undoubted bearing of Hr. Juuu A. Christian, nad the patience and self-possession of the whites, there would have been a scene of bloodshed that would have suflioed the insatiable thirst of the rankest radioal in our midst. Tho Jay pass? ed off quietly op to about 5 o'clock, at which time there were about 300 negroes and about seventy-five whites in the Court House yard, crowdiug around the steps, waiting the closing of the polls, all peaceable und order? ly. About this time, the military Mayor of this unfortunate city-the mau appointed by Gen. Pope as chief conservator of the peace-came out of the hall, and standing iu the portico, flourishing a roll of greenbacks, offered to bet Si,OOO that Bullock was elected. This brag, from tho chief Loyal Leaguer, enthused tho negroes, who cheered lustily. The whites then cheered for Gordon and others. One irreverent individual cried ont: "Yon d-d perjured son of a b-, you had better pay off your police with that money." From this time to the closiug of the polls, there was considerable chafing. When tho polls were closed, Bryant, we learn? ed, advised his friends to go home. The same advice was given by Mr. Christian and Major Crump to the white citizens present. This last named gentleman had just left the court yard, in company with Mr. G. A. Suead, when tho row com? menced. A general fight would have ensued, but for the reasons stated above. The negToes brandish? ed their clubs and threw showers of bricks; the whites standing firm and cool. Soon, at the suggestion of Major Crump, tho military squad was pat iu motion, and the bayonets dispersed the negroes, injuring seve? ral, and we hear running one entirely through. The officer in command very wisely ordered his troops not to fire. About 7 o'clock, auother serious disturbance occurred iu Broad street, occasioned by a mulatto, who is said to have assaulted a young gentleman who is, and has been for years, a cripple. Immediately after this, the same negro struck a lady-the wife of au eminent surgeon of this* city felliug her to tho ground. There were several crowds of peoplo on the streets, talking over the incidents of the riot at the City Hall, and chase was made by several persons for the offeuding negro. Several pistol shots were fired, one of which took effect in the thigh of the flee? ing negro. Deputy Sheriff Crump, at great personal risk, succeeded in arresting the negro and protect? ing him from the rage of the incensed multitude. A number of prominent citizens arrived at this juncture, and seconded Major Crump in tho pre? servation of the peace. They after? wards assisted two policemen in getting the negro to tho guard house. We learn that he is subject to fits of lunacy, and this may account for his strange demeanor. His name is Alfred, and was formerly tho slave of Mr. J. E. McDonald, of Summerhill, S. C., but has recently been in the employ of Mr. Wheelock, of this city. His wound is not serious. Just ns the negro was started to tho guard house, us above stated, some other negro threw a billet of wood in a crowd of whites, when a few more volleys were fired, without any re? sult. _ Tho papers in different portions of the State express tho opinion that tho fruit crop has been but iittlo injured by tho late severo weather. Checks on New York, FOB SALE by GRAESER, MoJUNKIN ?? SENN. April 20 2 CORN! CORN! CORN! FOR SALE LOW, in any quantity, bv SWYGERT A SENN. April 2G fS Rituon, Flour, Meal, Grist. CHOICE BACON SIDES, STRIPS, and SHOULDERS. FLOUR-Super, Extra, Family. Fresh MEAL and GRIST received daily, at SWYGERT & BENN'S. April 20 13 F. F. F. SOUTHERN DRAMATICS rpO-MORROW (Monday) EVEN ING, April 27, will bo performod the amusing farces of "PADDY MILES' BOY" and tho "LADY OF THE LTONS." Admission 25 cents. Reserved seats 50. Curtain rises at 8 o'clock. April 20 liocal T?oms. PROPOSED ENLARGEMHHT.-rBoou will the Plionix be enlarged/ Let cr.r ii icuil? como forrard and help us with tbeii- names and subscrip? tions and good will, and we promise a paper worthy of the capital of the State, and of the cause to whioh we have given oar energies.' Democratic Clubs will fiud that our columns will keep them posted as to the aims and progress of tho Democratic party in this State and elsewhere. The De? mocratic or conservative element will find in this journal a judicious but zealous exponent. Sm WAIVTER SC ITT-Messrs. Duffie & Chapman have furnished us with two volumes of "Peterson's Cheap Edition for thc Million" of the Wa vorly Novels-"The Antiquary" and "Old Mortality." Price twenty cents a volume. GOOD BEEF ONCE MOUE.-Wo have been requested to state that a supply of tho very best beef can be obtained at stalls 4: and 12 during tho coming week. We are indebted to Major John Alexauder for copies of late Scotch papers. Also, tho Sydney (Aus? tralia) IUustrated yews. These papers aro on file for inspection. FIRE ALARM.-The alarm of fire yesterday morning, about 12 o'clock, was caused by the partial burning of the roof of tho small honso, cornor of Senate and Gates streets. It was extinguished before the arrival of the engines. THE LAND WE LOVE.-The Mt y number of this valuable Southern publication has just beeu received. IQ addition to the other attractions, there is a handsomely executed steel engraving of tho family of Hon. Jefferson Davis. This magazine de? serves a very extensive circulation throughout the South. The "Southern Dramatics" present a capital bill for to-morrow night-a burlesque and a farce. Several excel? lent points are made in "The Lady of the Lions," while the "Limerick Boy" provokes shouts of laughter. Go and see. Democratic Clubs-colored and white-have been organized in the Crane Creek section of this District. The colored club numbers thirteen members, with the following officeia elected: J. Thompson, A. Pettyfoot, M. Turnipseed. Tho white club num? bers sixty-live. The following are tho officers: Captain Douglass, J. Medlin, W. JStack, Eli Killian, W. E. Marshall, W. H. Sligh. OUR CITY.-We are glad to note the evidences of continued improve? ments going on iu our city. As a place of residence, Columbia stands unrivalled for its native beauties, its climate and its attractions in general. And as a place of business, we trust the time is not for distant, when it will riso to ita destined importance. Our merchants now aro holding out every inducement to buyers, and we need only tho introduction of the manufacturing element to n greater extent, to make this a commnuding point of trade. Wo havo the water power. We need only capital to de? velop Columbia, until houses crowd upon the river bank. RELIGIOUS SERVICES THIS DAY. Trinity Church-Kev. P. J. Shand, . ector, 10,'.. a. m. and il p. m. Presbyterian Church-Hov. W. E. Boggs, Pastor, 10'.j a. m. and 8 p. m. St. Peter's Church-Lev. J. J. O'Connell, Pastor, 10a. m. and ?Jp. m. Washington Street Chapel-Rev. Wm. Martiu, 10jj a. m. and4}^ p. m. Marion Street Church-Kev. H. A. Bass, IO,1 .j n. m. ; Church Couferenco, 4!.;? p. m. Lutheran Lecture Room-Rev. A. R. Rude, 10 * .j a. m. Baptist Church-Rev. J. L. Rey? nolds, 101.? a. m. COURT OF APPEAIJS.-On Friday last, the following causes were heard : Geo. D. Huiet, administrator, vs. Bud. 0 MHtthc.r=, czoc?ivi. Slr. Adams read brief for Mr. Jones and submitted case. R. E. Mosely el al vs. Thomas Eakins el al. Brief read by Mr. W. W. Adams. Case opened hy Mr. Bonham for appellants. Mr. ' You mans heard ?contra for appellee, fol? lowed on samo side by Mr. Burt. Mr. Adams closed in reply. John A. Wise & H. A. Shaw, exe? cutors, vs. Stephen W. Mays. Brief read by Mr. You mans for Mr. Addi? son, and case submitted. F. M. Dyson, administratrix, vs. John A. Dyson. Brief and argu? ment of Mr. Galluchat read by Mr. Moise. .?..The Court adjourned over until Monday. At the annual meeting of the Co? lumbia Memorial Association, held ou Friday, the 24th instant, the fol? lowing resolutions were unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the thanks of this Association are due, and are hereby tendered, to the manager of the tab? leaux given for the benefit of this Association, and to the ladies and gentlemen associated with her, for their graceful and effective exertions in our behalf. Resolved, That the thanks of the Association be tendered to Captain Stanley, President of the Columbia Gas Company, for gratuitous use of the gas; and to Mr. Selby, for various favors conferred through the columns of tho Phoenix, and for printing tickets and programmes without charge. Resolved, That we entertain a grate? ful sense of the courtesy and kind? ness of the distinguished gentleman whose presence and aid contributed so much to the success of the tab? leaux. Resolved, That the Association would express their appreciation of the politeness of the colored band, who generously tendered the music for the tableaux. Resolved, That these resolutions be entered on the minutes of tho Asso? ciation and published in the Phoenix. Tho following ladies were request? ed to act as Chairmen of Committees for the several wards, and appoint persons to visit in each ward, and offer to every one the privilege of becoming a member of the Associa? tion, and to allow those who were not able to become members the opportunity of contributing n sum, however small-feeling sure that all will gladly avail themselves of this means of aiding the Association in its sacred task. The Committees will visit the wards during the following week, and wo ore authorized to say any ?um, even tho smallest, will be accepted: For'Ward Not 1-Miss LaBorde. " 2-Mrs. Kay. ?' 3-Mrs. Howe. " " " 4-Mrs. McFie. M.ur. ARRANGEMENTS.-The post ofliee open during the week from 8^ a. m. to G p. m. On Sundays, from 4?s to 5'J p. m. The Charleston ami Western mails ure open for delivery at l,1? p. m., and close at SU p. m. Northern-Open for delivery at 8,'J a. m., closes at 2.45 p. m. Greenville-Open for delivery 5U p. m., closes at 8 p. m. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Special at? tention is called to tho following ad? vertisements, published for thc first time this morning: Swygert ?fc Senn-Corn, Flour, &c. Southern Dramatics-Exhibition. Graeser, Mc Junkin & Senn-Checks C. Hussung-Coustnble Sale. CORN, CORN. 1 OOO BUSHELS CORN just M.m\J\JKJ. received, and for sale by FISHER A LOWRANCE. Also, delivered at all stations on tho Greenville and Columbia Rail? road, ut Columbia prices. April 25 A 8UPPER FOR THE BENEFIT OF the LADIES' INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION, will be given on THURSDAY, April 30. Any contributions from the city or coun? try will be gratefully received, and can be sent to the Executive Com mitteo. Contributions from tho coun? try will be forwarded free of charge by railroads. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE-Mrs. S. Fair, Mrs. Singleton, -Mrs. Theodore Stark, Mrs. John T. Darby. April 24