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DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS. FOR DISTRICT OFFICERS RICHLAND. For Sheriff. A L. SOLOMON. For Clerk of Court. D. B. DESAUSSURE. For Tax-Collector. P. H. SHULER. For Coroner. C. F. HARRISON. * For Probate Judge. F. H. ELMORE. For County Commissioners. JOHN SCOTT. N. J. DUBARD. R. O'NEALE, JR. For School Commissioner. R. O'NEALE, JR. MUN ICU'Ali OFFICERS-CITY COLUMBIA. For Mayor. COL. J. F. TnOiriAa. For Aldermen.-WARD NO. 1. T. W. RADCLIFFE. CLARK WARING. JAMES CLAFFEY. WARD NO: 2. C. A BEDELL. R. L. BRYAN. O. Z. BATES. WARD NO. 3. W. P. GEIGER. W. T. WALTER. JOHN AGNEW. WARD NO. 4. EDWARD HOPE. W. C. SWAFFLELD. L. P. MILLER. COLUMBIA. Friday Morning, May 22. 1868. The Mercury and the Democratic Worcmcnt In South Carolina. After several mild advances, the Charleston Mercury has at lost couched its lance and run at full tilt against the Democratic movement started in this State in April last. We deplore any division in South Caroli? na at this time, when the union of all good, wise and true men in the State is so especially desirable. But we are prepared, as one of the journals in the State that have sustained the principles set forth by the recent Con? vention, to vindicate them when as? sailed, and calmly and dispassionate? ly to show the reasons for the faith that is in us. Analyze the Mercury's editorial, and it will be found that it contain J these points: First, a repetition of its former charge, that, in oar conserva? tive position on tho question of no gro suffrage, we fail to "back" our friends at the North of the Demo? cratic party. Secondly, that the sending of the late sub-committee, who visited Washington, to represent the remonstrance paper, was neither a "sensible" nor a "decent" thing on the part of the State Central Executive Committee; and, thirdly, that another Convention of the State should be called to consider the question of ne? gro suffrage, and to appoint new delegates; and that the delegates elect do not attend the New York Conven? tion until further instructed. 1. With regard to the first propo? sition, we have already, as we con? ceive, conclusively answered the Mer? cury on a previous occasion, when it made the same point. Now, it is only necessary for us to add, that additional information and ob? servation, and moro maturo reflec? tion, have served but to strengthen our conviction, that we of the South cannot more effectually aid tho Demo? cratic movement in tho whole coun? try, than by taking on the question of negro suffrage just such a position as the late Conveution took. It is true, that if tho Mercury takes its cue from the La Crosse Democrat, (a paper, in tunny respects, deserving, but over zealous,) and the extremists of tho D .mocratic party North, it is natural for it to arrive at its conclusions. But we are disposed to accept the Journal of Commerce and the New York World, as better representatives of tho great body of the Northern Democracy than tho La Crosse paper, and tho Hon. Mr. Doolittle as rather moro to bo depended upon than Mr. Y&lhv?uiguaxn-wo mean, as men rep? resenting tho strength of tho North? ern Democrats. But, apart from this, wo call attention to the fact, that tho great poiut North, on the part of tho Northern Democracy, is opposition to negro rule. Against this, ail their most forcible-all their leading-arguments aro directed. Tho strong point against radicalism is this, and not against oijtiro negro exclusion from political participation in the Government. Hence our posi? tion-that to tho States belongs the question of suffrage, and that, as for ourselves, in view of the peculiar cir? cumstances of the case, wc are willing, when vre have the power, to grant a qualified suffrage-is in no degree calculated to injure our cause North. Bat, on the contrary, aa a conserva? tive, reasonable proposition it puts us on high ground, and help.) the cause. Suppose we are in advance on this point. If we aro right, let us plant our flag and keep our position. 2. As it respects the second point made by the Mercury, wo observe, in the first place, that our ootemporary has suffered itself to gravely misrep? resent the motives and purposes of the State Central Executive Commit? tee, in the matter of their sending on a committee to W??uiiigt?? to repre? sent the remonstrance against the new Constitution for this State. The Mercury asks: "Is it sensible, is it de? cent, for us in the South to send agents to Washington, to strive to patch up a compromise with our malig? nant and devilish enemies; when, if successful, the effect would be to weaken, and, perhaps, defeat the great party at the North, which is now straggling for tho Constitution of our fathers and tho free Govern? ment they have transmitted to us?" We ask now, is it "decent" in the Mercury thus to suggest what it ought to know is absolutely untrue, in point of fair construction of motives, words ?nd acts? The committee, to whom reference is made, went to Washing? ton to perform a high publio duty. They went at the instance of the Rich? land Democratic Club, and by the ap? pointment of the State Central Execu? tive Committee, composed in part of such men as Wade Hampton, F. W. MoMaster, Jos. Daniel Popo, Samuel McGowan and Wm. M. Shannon men who, we suppose, are quite as competent to decide questions of po? litical wisdom and decency as tho Mercury. They went not "to strive to patch up a compromise with our malignant and devilish enemies," but to remonstrate against the imposition of an infamous Constitution upon oar people, and failing to accomplish a practical result, to put on record a manly protest against the sacrifice of the rights of white men in South Carolina; uud how they performed their task, the country knows. The Mercury may seek to disparage the movement; may sneer at the failure of the missiou, but we submit, that even a virtuous effort is a commendable thing, and that there is this difference between the Mercury and the Committee, whose acts are assailed: whilst the Mercury remained at home and confined its action to windy declamation and extreme ut? terances, the Committee went to work and made a practical effort to benefit the State. But it is not true, that the efforts of the Committee produced no effect as the Mercury alleged. Read Mr. Beck's speech; read the New York World; read the Northern papers, and it will be found that the Com? mittee succeeded in putting our ar? gument before the country, and that important moral results have been achieved. 3. With respect to the third point in the Mercury's article, we havo only to say, that this is a question that be? longs to tho gentlemen concerned; but wo may add, that iu deciding what course to adopt, it is likely thal they will conform rather to tho sug? gestions of their own mind than to the advice of tho Mercury. One point more. Tho Mercury says, in reference to the delegates elect: "Wo know these gentlemen too well personally, to believo thut they would consciously misrepresent tho people. But it is ceituinly true in politics, that well-meaning men are often tho most mischievous. Their very vir? tues give them their power for evil." This is decidedly rich and rare. No escape is there from such philosophy, ll culones public men on either horn of tho dilemma. If they are wicked und designing and devilish, they are to be feared be? cause of their spirit for evil. If they are well-meaning, "their very vir? tues" mako thom "mischievous." But we suppose we know what the Mercury meant. This is the thought, that the virtuous parties compliment, ed, though good, easy men, mild mannered enough, are yet rather soft-brained, and have not tho Mer? cury's own sharp, clear insight into the nature of men and the workings of government. In fine, our ootem? porary commends and, at the same time, "damus with faint praise." Democratic Cimba. "The cry ia, Billi they corns." ANDERSON DISTRICT.-Club organ? ized at Honea Path, on May 9. Pre? sident, M. Burt; Vice-President, Dr. T. A. Hudgens; Secretary, W. T. Traynbam. Club formed at Williamston, on May 16. Club formed at Calhoun, on May 16. Club formed at Flat Rook. A. O. Norris, President; J. C. Haynio, H. Gentry, Vice-Proaideuts; Elbert M Snipes, Secretary. NEWBERRY DISTRICT.-Democratic Club formed at Long Lane, on 14th. W. W. Ren wick. President; James W. Law, vice-President; C. M. Morriu. Secretary; C. A. Rutherford, Seoretary. SPARTANBURO DISTRICT. -Yet one moro formed in this District, at Cross Anchor. John H. Walker, President; Col. Floyd, Capt. F. N. Walker, B. L. Allen, vice-Presidents; Dr. B. F. Walker, Secretary; John Davis, Treasurer. Meeting addressed by those influential citizens and dis? creet gentlemen, Gabriel Cannon aad Dr. Winsmith. FAIRFIELD.-Club formed at Ho? reb. J. A. Smith, President; C. O. Trapp, A. P. Irby, vice-Presidents; J. W. Robinson, Recording Secre? tary. Seventeen colored men joined. MILITARY INTERFERENCE. -The Chairman of the Board of Registra? tion in Winnsboro having applied to the proprietors of the Winnsboro News for advertising and job print? ing, was answered that the work would not bo done unless paid for in cash. Thereupon the chairman ap? plied to tho POM Commandant, at Columbia. The chairman's letter was returned, with tho following endorsement: HEADQ'RS MIL. POST OF COLUMBIA, COLUMPIA, S. C., May 14, 1868. Respectfully returned to James M. Daly, Registrar. Tho proprietors of tho Winnsboro News have undoubt? edly worse customers thau the United States Government. Mr. Daly will inform these gentlemen that, uuless the printiug is done, nu investigation of the matter will at once be mado. By order of Brevet Colonel Eady. E. R. HILL, First Lieut. 5th Artillery, Post Adj. Nothing daunted by this rather plain hint, the editors of the News announce that they mean to conduct their business in their own way, and to give credit to nobody. SENATOR FESSENDEN ON TIIE VER? DICT-NORLE SENTIMENTS.-Mr. Fes senden coucludes his speech against conviction as follows: To tho suggestion that popular opinion demands the conviction of the President on these charges, I reply that he is not now on trial be? fore the people, but before the Se? nate. In the words of Lord Eldon upou tho trial of the Queen, "I take no notice of what is passing ont of doora, because I am supposed, con? stitutionally, not to be acquainted with it." And again, "it is the duty of those on whom a judicial task is imposed, to meet reproach, and not court popularity. " The people have not heard the evidence as wo have heard it. Tho responsibility is not on them, but upon us. They have not taken an oath to "do impartial justice according to the Constitution and the laws." I have taken that oath. I cannot render judgment upon their convictions, nor can they transfer to themselves my punish? ment, if I violate my own. Andi should consider myself undeserving the confidence of that just und in? telligent people who imposed upon me this great responsibility, and unwoiLby a place among honorable men, if, for auy fear of publia repro? bation, and for the sake of securing popular favor, I should disregard tho convictions of my judgmeut and my conscience. The consequences which may fol? low either from couviction or ac? quittal arc not for me, with my con? victions, to consider. The future is iu the hands of Him who made aud governs the universe, and tho fear that He will not govern it wisely and well, would not excuso me foraviola of His law. Snid Mr. Calhoun, in a speech de? livered in the Uuited States Senate moro thau twenty-five yoars ago: "Be assured that emancipation itself would not satisfy these fanatics; that gained, the next step will bo to raise tho necrroea to a s<imnl nn<l political equality with the whites; and that being effected, wo should soou find tho condition of the two racos re? versed. They and their Northern allies would be tho masters, and we the slaves." *But in those days Mr. Calhoun was called a "fanatic," "Cassandra," and other still less com? plimentary names. A curious method of killiug rats is recommended in a German journal as very efficient. A piece of new or unused sponge is out into small pieces, which are smeared with but? ter, and placed within rei h of the rats, next to a dish of wi ter. The rats eat tho sponge, and becoming thirsty, drink tho water, w] dcb swells the sponge, and in a short time kills the animals, which are fo iud lying dead all around. THE NEW DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM. George Wilkes, the editor of Wilkes' Spirit, bas been in Washington for some weeks past, and is deep in the plots and counter-plots of the poli? ticians. The following extract from the leading editorial in tho last issue of his paper is evidently from his p6n, and in view of tho recent de? velopments at Washington, possesses peculiar significance: "We know what we speak of, and we say authoritatively that the Demo? cratic platform will bo so amended as to recognize tho national progress of tho last seven years, and to suit tho progressive temper of the time. On the 4th July next, that pro? gramme will be enunciated in Tum nssny Sall, iu L?nj city ot New ?ork. Its muiu plank will be a denuncia? tion of tho prinoiplo of human slavery, oud an acceptance of all the legislation of the period on that sub? ject; the repudiation and extinction of the Confederate debt; the equality of all men before the law; an im? partial suffrage. It is shrewdly cal? culated that in view of such a pro? gramme, tho alienated Democratic element, which now constitutes the Republican majority, having become disgusted with a party whioh is inca? pable of government, or even of defending its own life, and perceiv? ing, moreover, in other and vigorous hands, a platform covering their old principles, will at once flock to tho new standard, and leave the Repub? lican party to sink to ruin. This is a plausible conception, and will be sure to win if Andrew Johnson is acquitted; though it is not so certain that the Democratic party, after hav? ing profitted by tho treachery of Fessendeu iz Co., will choose to win with Republican traitors at its head." "Recognizing the natural progress of the last seven years," menus a final surrender of the Southern States to the behests of radicalism. Wo shall see.-Charleston News. THE IMMIGRATION MOVEMENTS IN THE UP-COUNTHY.-Tho Keowee (Pickens) Couriei- contuius the fol? lowing paragraphs: Dr. Faber, Professor of Languages in Forman University, was io our place last week, making inquiry as to our means of accommodating, with temporary residences, a colony of emigrants from near Heidelberg, Ger? many, who havo expressed, iu com? munication to him, their desire to locate in this quarter. We are glad to learn that the Doctor was most agreeably impressed with the charac? ter of our soil and climate, as also with the temper und disposition of our people. Christopher Jones, Esq., a good man, a worthy citizen of this county, has expressed a willingness to devote several hundred acres of land to Ger? man or other industrious foreign emi? grants, on the condition of their per? manently occupying aud improving them. Col. C. Hampton, of Colum? bia, (a brother of the General,) and a large land-owner in this county, has, wo learn, expressed a like willingness, and other of our spirited and wide? awake citizens will doubtless follow the good example that has been set them. RECOVERY OF A PALMETTO MEDAL -A GENEROUS ACT.-William H. Pegg, Esq., of Brooklyn, N. Y., re? cently saw oxposed for sale in that city, one of the medals presented by Charleston to the members of the Chariest.n Company of Volunteers in the Mexican war, and purchased il ivith a view to its restoration to the recipient or the survivors of his family. The medal, which is of silver, bears on one side the coat of arms of Charles? ton, with the inscription, "Pre? sented by the City of Charleston to the Charleston Company of Volun? teers in Mexico,"accompanied by the name, David W. Corkle; and on the reverse, "Vera Cruz, Churubusco, Chepultepeo, Garita de Belem" David W. Corkle, to whom the medal was awarded, died at Perote, Mexico, aud there is now standing in tho house of tho Palmetto Engine. Company, of which he was one of the founders, we believe, a tablet to his memory. Mr. Pegg was offered fifty dollars for tho medal, by a party who wished to melt it down for its intrinsic value, but most generously refused, and now desires to present it to any of tho survivors of Mr. Corklo who may bo best entitled to receive it. Such persons may receive further informa? tion in roferouco to it, at tho oflico of tho Charleston Courier. Ho?sB? BURNED.--Two houses, (dwelling and kitchen-unoccupied,) belonging to Mr. Andrew McEIvy, at McElvy's precinct, in this District, were set on lire Saturday night, 16th inst, and entirely destroyed. The League had been meetiug in ono of tho houses for some time, and held a meeting there in tho afternoon pre? ceding tho night of thc burning, and the proprietor told them that was tho last meeting they would be al? lowed to hold on his premises. They became indignant. The houses were burned that night, and the plantation fences of several citizens in the vicinity were also set on fire at the ?ame time.-Spartanburg Spartan. There is a Democratic club of freed? men in Yorkville, South Carolina, numbering about 100. Xjooal Item?. A CAMPAIGN PAPER.-The proprie? tor of the Phoenix has received seve? ral communications.from prominent and influential gentlemen of the up? country, asking that he publish, for tho benefit of the conservative peo? ple of the State-black and white nliko-a cheap campaign paper, de? voted especially to political informa? tion aud suggestions and truths, to the end that tho cause of tho Demo? cratic party bo strengthened, and that whites and blacks alike may realize that the pence ?nd prosperity of the State depend upon tho adop? tion of tho conservative principles set forth in tho platform of the D?? mocrate party of this State. He has conferred with the State Central Executive Committee of the party here, and they advise that, inasmuch as tho Phcenix is already carrying out the views which our friends of the upper country desire enforced, tho Weekly Gleaner, issued from this office, and containing the matter of our daily issues, bo directed to the campaign purposes alluded to. He proposes, therefore, to devote one half of tho Gleaner to political mat? ters, aud to make it, par excellence, a paper for the political uso and pur? poses of tho conservative movement in this State. The Weekly Gleaner, tor the next six months, will, there? fore, be furnished at tho followiug rates : To singlo subscribers.$1 50 " clubs of 25 44 . 1 25 .? " " 50 " . 1 00 Tho proprietor may add, that the Phcenix frill continue to do the best it can for its patrons, and as its pros? pects improve, will clements of new interest bo added to the paper. WHO CAN BEAT THIS?-Mr. D. R. Elkin, of Alston, has sevor^l rat-tail radishes three feet long, and feels satisfied that ho is ahead. Who can beat him? We are gratified to learn from farmers who have been in the jity during the week, that tho crop pros? pects are fine. Wheat and oats are good-the latter coming to the relief of the com buyers, who are not so numerous as last season. Harry Macarthy, the celebrated Arkansas comedian, ably assisted, will give a character exhibition in Gregg's Hall, this evening. His abilities and general versatility are so well known, that a mero announce? ment of his proposed entertainment, is all that is necessaiy to fill the boose. The proprietor of the Pollock House believes in the Websterian adage, "I still live." Ho has fitted up his rooms in the second story as a billiard hall, and with the latest im? proved Sharpe's tables, is satisfied that he can please the lovers of the game. His culinary arrangements are, as usual, complete; we return him our thanks for a "bait" of deviled crabs. _ ^_ THE KINO'S MOUNTAIN MILITARY SCHOOL.-This institution deserves notice. It was established in Janu? ary, 1855-closed during tho war, and re-opened January, I860. It was established by tho lamented Gene? ral Micah Jenkins and Colonel Asbury Coward. This latter gentle? man is now at the head of tho aca? demy, aud ho is assisted by Lieut. J. A. Watson. Col. Coward is a gradu? ate of the old Citadel Academy, was a gallant aud meritorious officer in tho war between the States, aud is an efficient instructor aud a high-toned gentleman. We bespeak for our friend tho patronage of the public. Col. Alexander, of the South Caro? lina University, bears witness to the success of Col. C's system of iustruc: tion. The school is both militurj and literary in its character. Said Milton: "1 call that a complete and generous education which fits a man to perform skillfully and magnani? mously all thc duties of tho citizen, both private and public, in peace and in war." Col. C's school begins such Oj training and paves tho way foi such citizenship. MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.-The post office opeii during the week from 8}? a. m. to 6 p. m. On Sundays, from 4>? to 5}.< p. m. Tho Charleston aud Western maili aro open for delivery ot 4'?? p. m., ano1 close at S}-.? p. m. Northern-Open for dolivery al 8'.j a. m., closes at 2.45 p. m. Greenville-Open for delivery 5*^ p. m., closes at 8 p. m. COUBT OF APPEALS.- Moy 20, 1808. Tho case of Mary A- McPherson el al vs. Edw. Lynah and Jas. W. Gray was resumed. Mr. DeTrevillo was heard for appellants; Mr. Tracy con? tra for Edw. Lynah ; Mr. Whaley fol? lowed for Jas. W. Gray; Mr. DeTrc vi.le in reply. A W. J. Magrath rs. the Lank m South Carolina and Agnes Calder. Mr. James Lowndes read written ar? gument of Mr. Magrath for appel? lant; Mr. Buist was4ieard contra. Francis L. Wilson ads. the State. Mr. James Lowndes waa heard for appellant, and submitted written ar? gument of Mr. Hayne, Deputy So i ic i tor. Agnes Calder, Ei'x., el al ails. Amos T. Eno et al. Mr. James Lowndes read brief until 3 o'clock, when the Court udjourned. Thursday, May 21, 180o.-The case of Agnes Calder, Ex's., et al ads. Amos T. Eno et al was resumed. Mr. James Lowndes was heard for appel? lant; Mr. J. Barrett Cohen contra. Patrick Laffour vs. Johu D. Ken? nedy and Daniel McSweeny. Mr. Edward McCready, Jr., was heard for appellant; Mr. John Phillips contra; Mr. Edward McCready, Jr., in reply. James Cosgrove axis. Bichard M. Butler. Mr. Rutledge read writteu argument of Mr. O'Connor for ap? pellant; Mr. John Phillips contra. John H. Colburn rs. Parker J. Holland, Ex'r., J. S. Colburn et al. The brief was read until hour of ad? journment. THE SOIREE.-The soiree given by the ladies of Trinity Ch url), and par? ticipated in by the ladies of other churches, may be regarded as one of tho most successful events of the seasou. Apart from that solid feast of material things, which "Lamb'' says fills one so full ot good and noble intentions, and makes us the kindest and most appreciative crea? tures in the world, (a good supper,) we have had, probably, one of the finest exhibitions of musical talent within the memory of that distin? guished "antique" "dilettante," of which time has any record. Tho fair and youthful debutante, Carolina's gifted daughter of soug, attracted no inconsiderable share of attention. Indeed, we seldom witnessed so much enthusiasm at a strictly amateur per? formance. The vivacity, spirit and piqttanterie exhibited in her etyle, re? flects much credit to her taste and culture-a youthful voice full of gems and pure as pearls. In the duo "Pa rigi O Cara," with an accomplished "tenor," she delicately revealed a latent power within, and not until the flowing pathos in "Il Bacio" and Arditi's "L" Estasie," did we compre? hend the sublimity and power of that voice. From "C" to "C" in the alt sosten uio, she accomplished with wonderful accuracy and power. Bou? quets fell thiok and fast around her, in token of high appreciation. Ca? rolina may be proud of such a daughter. The entire company of young ladies and geutlemen amateurs de? serve much praise for their masterly performances. "Maurico," the swell? ing baritone and tenor, was as at? tractive as ever. The beautiful trio, "Te sol qu'est Anima," was quite up m to the standard of excellence in rich T harmony of parts-tenor, bass aud soprano. The youthful "Paganini," a prodigy in music, bows with his master's spirit, and speeds from his electric strings a spark that kindled unspeakable joy in every heart. Wo cannot sufficieutly express in words our satisfaction and real pleasure in the instrumentation for tho two evenings. The overture from "Senii rumido" was a brilliant performance. Tho "Grand Etude Galop" and Listz's "La Regala" were rendered by an accomplished hand. "La Ga? zelle," nn exquisite and classic com? position, was performed with the skill of an artiste. The "Witches' Dance," "Sounds from Home," and tho performance by tho University Band, all have secured the highest p? AaSe. The whole appointment was a gem and a grand success, and reflects much credit upon tho ladies connect? ed with it. Rarely have we enjoyed such a treat-and we know we share the feelings of tho entire community who were so fortunate to hear and partake of it. "AMATEUR." NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Special at tent ion is called to tho following ad? vertisements, published for the first time this morning: Fisher Sc Lowrance-Hams. Harry Macarthy-Concert. M. Brennen-Declination. J. E. Dent C. B. Walker- . " C. H. Baldwiu Sc Co.-Hams, etc. Mrs. P. B. Smith-Cow Strayed. J. M. Sill-Steer Strayed. Pollock House-Schweitzer Case.