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COLUMBIA. Wednesday Morning, April 29,1868. Southern R?er???cy--'WI?lte B?ai ? trna aoum. We are not disposed to iodnlge in the language of abuse and denuncia? tion, nor inclined to bring into un? called-for question mdn's motives. Relying upon the force of fair argu? mentation, we wojdd rather oonfute error than denounce its worshippers. But there is *f?e point upon which, as we concorde, it is difficult for one in these J?nes to think too strongly or to cypress himself too severely. Therr are times, and these are of thfrfu, when stern just ico demands Knit words of truth should go forth to wither and blast them who would degrade a gallant people, and fix upon the men and women of their eection a yoke more galling and igno? minious than ever Goth, Vandal or Hun sought to impose upon con-, quered peoples. Our remarks per? tain to those white men of our sec? tion, who have united with the radi? cals of tho North and the freedmen of the South, to fix upon the South negro supremacy, or the domination of an inferior race. There is some excuse for the course of the colored people, miserably mistaken as it has been. Power was offered to them, and it was natural for them to grasp it, although it was to turn into a viper and ultimately to inflict upon the hand that seized i tr, a fatal sting. But what shall be said of that white man who, forgetful of the ties of blood and of the claims of kindred, and who, recreant to the God-im? planted sympathies of race, turns upon his own section, and hounds o\ tiie pack of wolves that seek to attack the whites of the South even in their very homes? These South? ern recreants may for awhile pursue .their unhallowed schemes-may seek to obliterate all the ancient land? marks of onr laud-may spit upon the traditions of our past-may trample upon the graves of our dead, and seek to degrade the living; but we tell them, that they cannot quench the deathless spirit of the proud Caucasian. The re-action will come North and will como South. The laws of God will be vindicated. And you, Southern radicals and hypo? critical negro-worshippers, you will meet with the fate that awaits the minions of tyranny and the workers of hate. Ready to lay down your suple neck and allow the negro to plant upon it his broad and heavy foot-ready "to crook the pregnant hinges of your knee" to tho colored man, "that thrift may follow fawn? ing"-you will live to soe yourselves discarded by the very class upon whoso backs you ride into powor. Know, ye deluded mon, that ho who is not with the Southern whites in the great issue before tho country, is against them. To every Southern man comes the question, "Under which king, Benzoni? SpcaJc or die!" Speak, or die in social status, in good men's opinion, in woman's ap? proval, in the just verdict of impar? tial history. TUE DEMOCRATIC L'ARTT NORTH. The Democratic gronnd swell North gathers forco doy by day. Tho tide is rising, and in vain do tho Canutes of tho radical party cry, "Tims far shalt thou go, and no farther." Tim Uecrco has gone forth, and we beliovo tho country will bo saved. Tho radicals North may crown their long career of tyrannous exaction und bold usurpation of power with tho removal of tho President, but in the next Presidential election, tho party will bo swept away by the forco of an indignant and outraged public senti? ment. The conservatism of tho land will do the work, and wo trust it will bo thoroughly done. TUE FIREMEN'S FABABS IN Cu ARISES - TON,-1-The Charleston paper?, of yesterday, are filled with glowing accounts of the previous day's pro? ceedings connected with **?^?5??yor*S pnrade." There wore twelve engine companies-hand and steam-and two hook and ladder companies in the procession. Owing to the late hour at which the playing off com? menced, three of the companies were forced to postpone their trials until yesterday. On the first day, the Vigilant, hand engine, was ahead, haring thrown water to tho distance of 183 feet five inohes; and the Pal? metto, steamer, 241 feet six and three-quarter inohes. Handsome silver cups are the premiums to be awarded._. " ._ LEXINGTON.-At a mass meeting of the citizens of Lexington District, held on Monday, the 27th instant, the following gentlemen were nomi? nated as Republican candidates for thc District offices: Jndge of Probate, Dr. J. N. Boozer; Clerk? of Court, A. M. Boozer; Sheriff, J. H. Hen? drix; Tax-Colleotor, B. J. Hayes; Coroner, Edwin Harman; County Commissioners, L. H. Boozer, Thos. Waring, John H. Arthur. The official return of the election in Lexington, is os follows: 1,105 for Constitution, 569 against; total 1,674. The following are elected: Senator, Dr. E. S. J. Hayes; Members of the House, George A. Lewie, Henry "W. Purvis._ The Cokesbury Democratic Club havo determined to enter a protest against the validity of the recent election in Abbeville District. Gen. Samuel MoGowan has been engaged to represent the Club. The follow? ing is the paper: 1. Citizens under ago "were allowed to vote. 2. Citizens who, by general orders, wero required to have certificates of registration attached to their votes, deposited thoir ballots without such certificates. 3. Citizens who had never "regis? tered" were allowed to vote. 4. Citizens of adjoining Districts were allowed to vote in Abbeville for members of the Legislature and for other candidates. 5. Citizens who were candidates for office were allowed to act as managers of the election. 6. Citizens of adjoining Districts wore allowed to vote without having resided in Abbeville District the re? quired length of time. 7. More votes were polled than were voters registered. 8. Ballots wero counted in private, and not until the day after the elec? tion, in violation of tho requirements of the law. 9. Ballots were received and han? dle! by the managers of the election, and by them deposited in tho ballot box, and not by each individual voter. 10. The box was opened and tickets abstracted before the close of the election. 11. Almost half of Abbeville Dis? trict, in which it is believed there is a majority of white, and certainly of Democratic, voters, was not repre? sented by a single box. 12. Threats wore repeatedly made at tho "place of voting," to intimi? date voters. <-??-? Admiral Farragut is the New York Herald's last candidate for tho Presi? dency. It thinks that Farragut's platform in tho rigging of his good ship Hartford a fair equivalent for Gen. Grant's Appomattox apple tree. t * +- ? MORMONISM IN LONDON.-The Lon? don Star says that in the London district, thorn p.rc nine branches uf tho Mormon church, 107 olders of conference fifty-three priests, twen? ty-four teachers, thirty deacons-in all 1,172 Mormons iu tho London Conference. At a meeting of tho iEronautical Society of Great Britain, tho other day, tho machinery and wings of a now flying machino wero exhibited, which only weighed fifteen ounces. R?Tho reigning belle of Portland drives tho finest span of horses in the city, and does all the cooking for her father's family. Th? Truth Stated. Congress claims that President Johnson has retarded reconstruction; impartial mon contend that Con ry~i- ?S jisca; ibc Te?? Ouol?ule in the way of a gennine and last re-union. On this point, the New York Times hos the manliness to say: "The President Van ted tho Union restored, and State Governments re? established, substantially under the State Constitutions which existed before secession, moditie'd so as to meet the changes the war had render? ed necessary; and this he pressed upon Congress aud the country with all the zeal, impatience and impru? dence characteristic of his naturo. Congress would not consent to re? storation except on the basis of uni? versal suffrage. This was its aim from tho beginning. It resisted every attempt at reconstruction on any basis short of that. Failing to carry that at the outset, Congress con ten ted itself with staving off re? construction altogether, until it could carry negro suffrage. It would not allow the Soathern States to be rep? resented in Congress; it would not allow them to control their own State Governments, or to make their own constitution and laws, until thoy conld compel them to do it on that basis. It made itself an 'obstacle' and a very formidable and effective obstacle-to the 'pacification of the country,' and the restoration of tho Union, so long as that point was un? attained, and during all that timo President Jonhson was doing every? thing in his power (which proved to be little enough) to accomplish what he is now untruly accused of having opposed from the beginning-name? ly, the restoration of peace and the Union. "We say nothing now of the com? parative merits of the two plans. Whether the President was right in trying to restore the Union on his basis, or not-it is certain, at all events, that he is not chargeable with having 'opposed restoration,' from the close of the war. He did everything in his power to favor it. He was two years ahead of Congress in point of time, in trying to bring it about. Congress nover favored it, or would permit it, until its favorite policy of universal suffrage had been secured. " The second trial of John H. Surratt is fixed for Tuesday, May 12. It is understood that Judge Black, Merrick and Bradley, Jr., will appear for the defence. A conscience-stricken thief in Maine recently returned a bolt of cloth, on which -ritten: "Rum took it, sober bro lt it back." THE H. Y. M. "DERFORM THIS EVENING, in A- Janney's Hall, when will be pre? sented three pieces-"SLASHER AND CRASHER," "EOX AND COX," and the "YANKEE PED? DLER." Como early. Doors open at 7>?; curtain rises at 8. Admit tance 25 cents._^_Pr^ 29 GREATISXCITEMEN? ' fTIHE Southern Dramatic Associa ?*? tion will give another of their popular entertainments, TO-MOR? ROW (Thursday) EVENING, the 30th instant, at Calisthenic (Gregg's) Hall, when will bo presented the new English Comedy, entitled DANDE? LION'S DODGES, and the roaring Farce of THE PERSECUTED DUTCHMAN. Also, a variety of NEW SONGS, FANCY DANCES, <fcc. Admission 25 cents; reserved seats 50 conts. April 29 Magic Pocket Fans, JUST RECEIVED at April 29 C. F. JACKSON'S. _ Thompson's Glove-Fitting Corset. A NEW SUPPLY at April 29 C. F. JACKSON'S. Mfadanna French Corset, LARC.E SIZES, just in, at April 29 C. F. JACKSON'S. Trimming Ribbons. A NEW SUPPLY at April 29 C. F. JACKSON'S. Hoop Skirts, ALL THE NEW STYLES, at April 29 C. F. JACKSON'S. Can't Ereak 'Em. CORSET STEELS at April 29 C. F. JACKSON'S. Local Ttems. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA. This evening, at 8 o'clock, Prof. Sttohiieben will deliver a lecture on Goethe's Faust, second part. Messrs. Fisher & Lowrance have received an invoice of best quality whiskey and brandy-suitable for mediciual purposes-which they offer at a decidedly low rate. It is good we vouch for it. In Darlington and Orangeburg Districts, Democratic organizations have been perfected, according to the plan proposed by the Central Execu? tive Committee of the State-of a central club, with Bub-clubs through? out the District. The cow-stealer, Dick Rabb, has been doing great injustice to an up? right colored man, named Dick Jack? son. It appears, after a careful examination into the matter, that Rabb carried off the auimals aud sold them, giving his name as "Dick Jackson." Both were arrested, but Jackson has been honorably acquit? ted. Tho latter claims that it was an attempt not only to injure him, but also his party-as ho is a Democrat, while the former is a radical. TriE SUTTERS ron THE BENEFIT OF THE LADIES' INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION. . To-morrow (Thursday) evening, the 30th instant, and Friday, the 1st proximo, suppers, on the restaurant plan, will bo served in the dining saloon of Major Davis' new hotel, on Main street, near Gregg's Hall. These recherche entertainments are for the exclusive benefit of nu asso? ciation which has afforded material aid and comfort to numbers of unfor? tunates, who arc willing to work, but, owing to the stringency of the times, aro unablo to obtain a liveli? hood. Tables will be provided, whero parties of two, three, four and more will be supplied by young ladies with all the delicacies of the season, as well os substantials of various kinds. The prices of ali the articles have been arranged, from which there will be no deviation. "We have been requested by the ladies to re? turn their sincere thanks to the citi? zens for their liberal "material assist? ance." Contributions of any kind left with Mrs. Darby or Mrs. Fair will bo thankfully recoived. The following gentlemen have been appointed ma? nagers: Mayor Stark, Gen. Preston, Maj. Wm. Pock, Dr. Fair, Dr. J. Darby, Gen. Haskoll, Gen. Alexander, Capt. Stanley, Col. McMoster, Messrs. W. K. Bacbmau, Thomas Gregg, Walter Fisher, J. A. Selby, W. C. Swoffield, E. Hope, J. Fisher, C. Bouknight, C. J. Bollin, R. N. Lowranoo, H. Solomon. ^_ COURT OF APPEALS-Tuesday. -Tho caso of Bonham, guardian, ads. Griffin, was recalled, and Mr. Bon? ham heard ia reply for appollant. Tho Middle Circuit was then taken up, and tho following cases wero heard: L. li. Jennings ads. L. P. Loring. Mr. Moiso for appellant; Mr. J. S. G. Richardson, for nppelleo; Mr. Moiso in reply. John J. Hminngan ads. Bryan Ka vnnaugh. Mr. Moiso for appellant; Mr. J. S. G. l?ichardson, contra. Dan. J. Keels ads. W. E. Smith. Mr. Moiso for appellant; Mr. ltieh ntvl?o??, CC?it:'". J. J. McKellar rs. tho Commission? ers of Poor for Sumter. Appeal nbaudoned. MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.-The post offieo open during tho week from 8}(, a. ta. to 6 p. tn. On Sundays, from 4>? to 5 'J p. m. The Charleston and Western mails are open for delivery at 4.}., p. m., and closo nt 8';. p. m. Northern-Open for delivery at S,'.? a. m., closes at 2.45 p. m. Greenville-Opeu for delivery 5)j p. m., closes at 8 p. m. _1 LAUGH AND GROW FAT.-The H. ? j| Y. M.'s present three amusing farces f* this evening. Go and seo them. Thc nt px Ice ui admission is small. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Special at- \m tention is called to the following ad- M vertisemeuts, published for the Grst m. time this morning: Great Excitement-Gregg's Hall. Condensed Time Table. Hosteler's Stomach Bitters. C. F. Jackson-Magic Fans, Sec. H. Y. M.-Jan nev's Hall. FRIGHTFUL PROPHECIES con? cerning the end of all things are made by religious enthusiasts; and, on the other hand, philosophers in? sist that the centre of the earth is a mass of fire-that the poles of the earth will one day be at tho equator, and that the sun is gradually fading! Talk like this is very terrible; but, pending such wholesale calamities, it will be as well for each member of society to take care of his or her health, and leave the rest to Provi? dence. Tho end comes prematurely to all who neglect the preservation of that inestimable blessing. Sutler liver disease, dyspepsia, chronic constipa? tion or any other ailment to take its course uncueoked, and it will assured? ly shorten life. It cannot be said that tho means ot protecting the sys? tem against tho predisposing causes of disease are withheld. The con? stitutions and physique of the least robust may bo so strengthened and fortified by a course of HOSTET TER'S STOMACH BITTERS aa to \ render them all but invulnerna' S, not only to the attacks of epidei. . disorders, but also to the ordinary complaints which prevail in all coun? tries and at all seasons. If the im? mense importance of PROTECTIVE MEDICATION were universally under? stood, this incomparable vegetable antidote, which is already the most popular tonic in the world, would everywhere be classed among the staples of life, and no family would dare to be without it. The time may arrive when this will be the case, for every year adds hundreds of thou? sands to the list of those who use it. April 29_ffi Richland-lu Equity. Wade Hampton Gibbes, Washington Allston Gibbes, executors, vs. Mary L. Singleton, James G. Gibbes et al.-Bill to Sell Beal Estate, Mar shall Assets, &c. IN pursuance of depretal order in above stated case, the creditors of R. W. GIRRES, SR., deceased, aro hereby required to present and provo their demands before me, on or be? fore tho 1st day of October next. D. R. DESAUSSURE, _ April 29 wm_C. E. R. D. THE STOCKHOLDER'S A NNUAL MEETING OF THE GREENVILLE AND COLUM RIA RAILROAD COMPANY will be held in the Hall of Nickeraon'* Hotel, on THURSDAY, April 30th, instant. STOCKHOLDERS and their FA? MILIES will be entertained at HALF PRICE, at the HOTEL, during their stay on the above occasion. WM. A. WRIGHT, Superintendent of notel. ** ^April 28_ 3 DRESS MAKING, ETC. THE UNDERSIGNED having re? turned from Africa, is pleased to inform her old patrous that she is now prepared to attend to DRESS? MAKING. She also lina on hand the LATEST STYLES OF PATTERNS, and will bo glad to receivo the pa? tronage of tho Indies as heretofore. Residence on Lumber street, three doors West of Main street. April 28 2 MARY ROSE. Bacon, Flour, M^al, Grist. CHOICE RACOX SIDES, STRIPS, and SHOULDERS. FLOUR-Super, Extra. Family. Fresh MEAL and GRIST received daily, nt SWYGERT & SEN N'S. April 20 fS Fresh Hops, &c. FRESH HOPS, YEAST POW? DERS, PEARL ?SAGO, OAT MEAL, English MUS' ARD, Arrow Root, Flavoring Extracts, Starch, Rlueing, Cocoa, Jujube Paste, Spice?. Matches. Best articles at the lowest price, at FISHER k HEINITSn'S, April 2-t t Druggists.