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4 COLUMBIA. Thursday Morning, April 30. 1BB8. Th? Great Issue Before tile Country. In tho conduct of a political jour? nal, an editor should propose to him? self a high standard. He should seek to do no man, however great or however humble, the least injustice. Ho should neither suggest the false nor suppress the true. He should not mis-state the position of his opponents; nor should he utter po? litical lies any sooner than he wonld individual ones. In fine, the ends aimed at shonld be country's, God's and truth's; and one shonld write "no line whioh, dying, he might wish to blot." In this Bpirit, we seek to write, and with a sense of our re? sponsibility to honor and to truth, do wo pen the appeals that this journal lias made, and is making, and will continue to make to the country. If we write earnestly, if we state truths unpalatable to some, let this be attributed to the depth of our con? victions and tho magnitude of the issuo before the people. This is a subject upon which, we confess, we feel warmly, because wo have reflected deeply. "When we look around us upon -our beautiful land-its genial climate, its teeming soil; when we look upon the graves of tho gentle, the good, the great, "who were before us;" when wo turn to tho generous men and fair women that meet us in daily contact; when our eyes rest upon the trooping children that gladden lifo-wo resolve that, for one, wo do not intend, with? out along political struggle, to givo up to negro-radical rulo this old State of ours. And this is the great issue before us. The negro Constitution has been adopted by negro votes, in? creased by a few white votes. lu all probability, an eager Congress will endorse this outrageous instrument, and it will bo foisted upon tho State. That Constitution disfranchises many of tho white men of the State, but gives univorsal suffrage to the entire horde of blacks. The blacks, as compared with tho whites in this Stato, have a large uumerical ma? jority. The disfranchisement of the whites increases their majority. Hie practical effect, then, of the negro Co)i stilution, is to establish thc supremacy or the domination of the negro over the white man in South Carolina. Not satisfied with making tho negro the equal, radicalism makes bim, as much as il can, the superior of tho white man. This is what is upon us, and yet there aro men who seem not to see this, or, seeing it, not duly to realize its vast enormity. Here we have what never tho world saw before. A proud, enlightened, noblo people of tho Caucasian family, placed by their brothers of tho white race North, under thc power of an inferior race ignorant, weak-slaves yesterday freedmen to-day-with no capacity for government-tho miserable tools of moro miserable demagogues. It is true, this thing cannot last; it is true, that this stupendous crime and folly must ro-act with fearful force upon its authors, aiders abd ebcttors. But a-moment is too long for it to last. Hence wo repeat it, in thu spirit of Cato, when time after time ho would, as Senator, rise in his seat and nay, "Delenda cst Carthago" "Carthage must bo destroyed"-we repeat it, that wo must organize and organize and organize, until our wi:clo political strength ?B brought out, to relievo us of tho fatal incubus that will weigh down upon the spirit and prosperity of tho State. No capital will como South undor negro rulo. Thero is no hope for the South until tho negro is mado to occupy tho fair and just and reasonable position that conservatism offers, and which time will establish. Nor think, men of the State, that yon are' fighting the battle alone. You; have powerful, active,'growing allies North, and they bid you be of good cheer. "Watchmau, what of the night?" Friend, the night is dark, but the morning cometh. -i<t?i THE RECENT ELECTION.-The fol? lowing official statement of the vote cast at tho recent election on the question of ratifying or rejecting the Constitution presented by the late Reconstruction Convention of this State, not only contains many inte? resting featnres, but covers statistics whioh aro peculiarly suggestive: T3 a Cl Cl U> > 0 S Counties. K rj ?. - c _as ta Abbeville... 5302 ~2821 Anderson. 3764 1312 Barnwell... 5718 8857 Beaufort_ 805:1 4939 Charleston.. 20144 12282 Chester.... 3741 1750 Chesterfield 1930 722 Clarendon.. 2353 1402 Colleton_ 5420 8088 Darlington.. 4667 2710 Edireneld.. 7050 3472 Fairfield ... 3509 1980 Georgetown 3350 2473 Greenville.. 8572 1010 Uorrv. 1(540 400 Kershaw .. . 2748 1400 Lancaster.. 210(5 808 Laurens_ 4119 1901 Lexington.. 2595 1105 Marion. 3741 158(5 Marlboro... 2213 1258 Newberry .. 3493 2049 Oconeo. 1603 487 Oranguburg 5159 2957 Pickens_ 1325 391 Richland... 4028 2501 Spartanburg 4449 1430 Sumter. C157 3120 Union. 3383 1490 Williamsburg 2689 1644 York. 4233 1933 1100 3921 1381 1375 2687 1077 687 4044 1674 159 5098 2955 S334 15616 4528 981 2781 740 664 1386 550 253 1646 707 882 3465 1955 691 8401 1266 1072 4544 2512 699 2685 824 145 2618 73.8 788 2398 1174 773 1179 461 329 1735 1108 780 1648 458 1137 3038 1081 569 1074 921 1665 3151 590 435 1093 520 802 2&51 (542 627 1114 489 1167 4123 1035 . 434 825 5(50 1248 3749 879 19S3 3113 1036 482 3908 1249 771 22(51 1122 290 1934 755 1570 3509 724 Total ....133597 70758 27288 980-16 35551 COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL ELECTION. Tho following order was issued from the headquarters of this military dis? trict yesterday: I. An election will be held iu the State of South Carolina, commencing on Tuesday, the 2d of -June, and ending on Wednesday, the 3d of June, 1868, at which all registered voters of said State may vote for such County officers as by tho Con? stitution adopted by the Convention and since ratified by the people are elective, and are provided for in tho said Constitution. At the same elec? tion, the duly registered voters may also vote for such municipal officers as are by law elective by tho people. II. The election hereby ordered will be governed by tho same rules, as to revision of registration, conduct of election, qualifications of electors, and returns of election as are pre? scribed by General Orders No. 40, from those headquarters, dated March 13, 1868: Provided, That if the Con btitution adopted and ratified as aforesaid shall have beeomo the fun? damental law of tho State of South Carolina, previous to tho commence? ment of such election, thon, nnd in auch case, the qualifications of elec? tors will be those prescribed by SP id Constitution. III. Tho County officers to be voted for at this election are: A Judge of ibo Probate Court for each County; a Clerk for the Court of Common Pleas; a Sheriff; a Coroner; three County Commissioners; on? School Commissioner. The municipal officers to be voted for will be snell as are provided for IW existing laws of tho provisional go? vernment of South Carolina, f>r cities and towns; and their electkn Will bo subject to changes by the General Assembly. A despatch from Nashville to (be Ciuciunatti Commercial says : "The most remarkable featurl in connection with Tennessee at the pre? sent time is that it is enjoying a spell of porfect quiet and serenity ; the Kuklux liavo complotoly subsided, and nobody hears or sees anythilg of them now. Accounts from all quar? ters report tho negroes as industrious and thrifty; wbilo Brownlow, strange to say, bas ceased to issue bis stn guinary proclamations. Revivals of religion aro in progress in different portions of the State." NOT RECONSTRUCTED.-At tho emo? tion at Cheraw, not a single wlite man voted the radical ticket. There wero four colored men who voted the Democratic ticket. Liooal J.tems. Mr. Dent requests us to remind the citizens that he will have an extra fine beef at Stalls 4 and 12, this morning. It is large and fat. The annual meeting of the-stock? holders of the Greenville and Colum? bia Railroad Company will be held at Nickersou's Hotel, this morning, at 10 o'clock. The H. Y. M.'s performed last night, und kept the large audience in hearty good hnmor, by their amus? ing rendition of the different farces three in number. Mr. Bailey's troupe of "Southern Dramatics" perform this evening-as will be seen by an advertisement in another column-and present nu un? usually attractive programme. The vicinity of the Greenville and Charleston depots presented a busy aspect yesterday afternoon. "The veteran conductor, George E. Isaacs, brought iu a heavily loaded train of ten coaches, principally filled with delegates (and their families) to the railroad convention to-day; the night train over tho South Carolina Rail? road proparing to depart; the neces? sary shifting of the day passenger train; the rapidly moving omnibuses, carriages and baggage wagons; and the cordial greeting of meeting frieuds, made up a pleasing picture not soon to be forgotten. "Sich is life," said Artemus. CononED DEMOCRATIC MEETING. A meeting of colored citizons was held in the Independent Eugine House Inst night, and a Democratic Association formed. About forty were present and signed the Consti? tution. A committee, consisting of Wm. Myers, P. Goode, Robert Car? ter, S. Jenkins and Henry Lee, was appointed to nominate officers, and after a short deliberation recommend? ed the following: President, Pleasant Goode; vice-President, Samuel Jen? kins; Secretary, P. Ellington; Trea? surer, R. Carter. The report of the committee was unanimously con? curred in. Addresses were delivered by Colonels Thomas and.D. Wyatt Aiken; and also by W. Myers. Plea? sant Goodo, James Minor and others aro entitled to great credit for their earnest efforts in this matter. Ki K. K.-As the fears of excitable mortals have been seriously aroused by this mythical club, we deem it necessary to speak plainly with refer? ence to it. That au oath-bouud or secret organization of tho character attributed to the "Ku Klux" exists in Columbia, or even in the State, we 4o not believe. And as for the "threatening" missives which have been sent to different individuals, wo verily believo they can be traced to such fun-lovers as appreciate "April fools," "comic Valentines," and such. That political capital is being made of tho matter by interested persons, aud exaggerated statements, deroga? tory to the peaceful character of Columbia, have been forwarded to the Commanding General, there is not tho shadow of a doubt. This is wrong in principle. Not an outrage can bo pointed to as having boen committed by any of tho "brother? hood," so-called. The posting of a few hand-bills, decorated with cof fins, death-heads, etc., is small proof upon which to base such torn ble charges as, we aro informed, havo been made to the authorities. M Arti ARRANGEMENTS.-The post office open during tho week from 8J? a. m. to 6 p. m. On Sundays, from 4>? to 5?.i p. m. The Charleston and Western mails are open for delivery at?,?^ p. m., and olose at 8}p. m. Northern-Open for delivery at 8y? a. m., closes at 2.45 p. m. Greenville-Opeu for delivery 5j<? d. m., closes at 8 p. m. i I I_'__" j.jggMMMlM-l t 1 I Y j I I I ARTIFICIAL TEETH-.SEDUCTION IN PRICE.-Dr*. Reynolds & Reynolds advertise a material reduction in prices for, teeth. Theirpewly patent? ed improvement is worthy of exami? nation. We have noticed this im? provement more fully lieretofore, and merely refer to it agaii to let the re ductiou iu price be known. SOMETHING NEW ANI- CONVENIENT. Messr-s. J. & T. R. Agnew have re? ceived a small iuvoici of approved brand cigars, which are decidedly unique; matches are ignored, and the smoker gives the ead of his wood a scrape, and, presto! it is ignited without further trouble. Give them a trial. FIRE.-About half-past 1 o'clock, this morning, fire was discovered is? suing from a building, located on Plain street, uear the Greenville Railroad, belonging to Alderman C. P. Remseu. The alarm was promptly given, but owing to the great diffi? culty in reaching the spot, and also of obtaining water, tho firemen were unable to stop the progress of tho flames, which communicated to the adjoining cottage, and in a short timo both were consumed. Tho firo was undoubtedly the work of an incendi? ary, us tho buildings were unoccupied. lt is said that the flames could have been readily extinguished, when first seen, with a bucket of water; but on repairing to the well, it was found that the rope had been removed. It is believed that the property wns par? tially insured. COURT OF AFPEVLS-Wednesday. Daniel J. Keels ads. W. E. Smith. Mr. Riohardsou resumed "and con? cluded his argument for appellee. The Eastern Circuit was next taken up, and argumento heard in the fol? lowing casesv J. R. & M. R Reif.es rs. W. H. Moody. Mr. Sellars for appellants; Mr. C. D. Evans for appellee. E. F. Graham ads. the State, (ob? structing public landing.) Mr. Sel? lers for appellant; no reply. D. R. Brown & D. C. Gunter ads. the Stute, (hog stealing.) Mr. Sel? lers for appellants; no reply. R. B. Siugletary ads. J. A. H. Coek field. Brief and argument of Mr. Pressley, counsel for appellant, read by Mr." Maurice; Mr. R. Dozier for appellee. Moses R. Sauders and wife PS. Ro? bert Rogers, trustee. Brief read and argument for appellant opeued by Mr. F. F. Warley. John D. Stokes ads. tho State, was struck off. THE SuPPEBS ron THE BENEFIT OF THE LADEES' INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION. Thia evening, 30th, and to-morrow, 1st pros., suppers, on tho restaurant plan, will bo served ;in the dmiug saloon of Major Davis* new hotel, on Main street, near Gregg's Hall. These recherche* entertainments aro for tho exclusive benefit of an asso? ciation which has afforded material aid and comfort to numbers of unfor? tunates, who aro willing to work, byt, owing to the stringency of tho times, aro unable to obtain n liveli? hood. Tables will bo provided, where parties of two, threo, four and mure will be supplied by young ladies with all tho delicacies of the season, ns well as substantials of various kinds. The prices of all the articles have been arranged, from which there will be no deviation. We have been requested by thc 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 be thankfully received. Tho following geutlemen have been appointed ma? nagers: Mayor Stark, Gon. Preston, Mnj. Wm. Peck, Dr. Fair, Dr. J. Darby, i Gen. Haskell, Gen. Alexander, Capt. I Stauley, Col. MoMastor, Messrs. W. 1 K. Bochman, Thomas Gregg, Walter 1 Fisher, J. A. Selby, W. C. Hwaffield, i E. Hope? J. Fisher, C. Bouknight, < C. J. Bellin, R. N. Lowrance, H. 1 Solomon. < PROPOSED PNLAKGEMENT. -To-mor? row the Pho??x will be enlarged. Let our friends come forward and help us with meir names and subscrip? tions and good will, and we promise a paper worthy of the capital of the State, an? of the cause to which we have givm our energies. Democratic Clubs wll find that our columns will keep thmi posted as to the aims aud progrew of tho Democratic party in this Stite and elsewhere. The De? mocratic or conservative element will find ii this journal a judicious but zealots exponent. A friend 'rom one of the upper Districts fur nish cs ns with the fol? lowing dialogue, which occurred at the :>olls during the recent election, betveen ono of the candidates (white, radical,) and a respectable colored man, who voted the conser? vative ticket: RADICAL-I can't understand, Har? ry, how you eau voto against your owu people and the candidates of the great Republican party, aud I would like you to explain. HARRY-Well, sir, der is some tings I do understand and some I dou't. I can understand how a co? lored man would like to raise himself up to tho white mau; bul I cau't understand how a 'spectable white man can brin^ himself down to de lebel of the nigger, who ain't no bet? ter now than 'fore he was free. I ain't so sure, you see, dat dey are working for the good of my people; I ain't sure they aro 'spectable. Now, if 3-011 'splain dis, den I'll tell yon moro 'bout my vote. Candidate retired. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Special at? tention is called to the following ad? vertisements, published for the first time this morning: P. W. Kraft-Cakes, ko. F. A. Sohneider-Soda Water. Shelton's-Ladies' Shoes. Thos. Wethers-Barber Shep. Monteith-Internal Reveuue. J. ?fe T. R. Agnew-Segars^ kc. D. C. Peixotto & Son-Auction. " Reynolds & Reynolds-Teetb. C. Waring-For Sale or Rent. McKenzie's-This Day. -?-???-> The Japan correspondence of the New York Herald is dated United States steamer Oneida, off Hiogo, February 20, 18G8. A party of Frennh carbineers at Osaka being stoned by a mob of natives, fired into them, killing five and wounding many. Nearly aU the foreign ves? sels had drawn up within shelling distance to protect their consulates, and a party of men iron! English. French and American vessels ha'i de? stroyed the ammunition in a lort near Hiogo which had been deserted by the troops. A body of 300 Japan eso troops bad made a desultory attack upon thc American Consulate ns they passed through Kobi, and in consequence our crews had thrown up eartb-worksashore, and placed four howitzers in battery. Prince Satsu nin, who arrived in front of the city, was granted a right of passage through tho place, only on condition of apologizing and granting protec? tion to foreigners, which ho did, whereupon tho foreign troops, with the exception of marine guards at the consulates, wore withdrawn. Thc competition between the rival lines of steamers to California is flooding San Francisco with more people than can lind employment or tho means of livelihood. Loud com? plaints are made in that city of the rapidly increasing surplus of popula? tion. Trade is dull, wages are low. provisions and all the necessaries of lifo aro high, and tboso who take advantage of the low rates of passage to get out there, lind themselves quito unable to get back. San Fran? cisco bus ceased to be a '"new coun? try'- in tho sense of needing fresh immigration. RUSE ot* AN ESCAPED CONVICT.-Au account was published last February in tho Lawrence, Kansas, papers, of a man in that city having been knocked down aud robbed of everything, in? cluding his clothing. A' charitable family clothed and fed tho sufferer, md sent bim on his way rejoicing, ilomu time subsequently, the wind having blown a largo pilo of weeds nut of tho road near tho honso of this family, a suit of striped clothing was ?8covered, proving thc stanger to tiovo been a convict making bis es? cape.