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DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS. FOR DISTRICT OFFICERS RICHLAND. For Sheriff. A. Ii. SOLOMON. For Clerk of Court. D. B. DESAUSSURE. For Tax Collector. P. H. 8HULER. For Coroner. O. 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. MUNICIPAL OFFICERS-CITY COLUMBIA. For Mat/or. COL. J. P. THOMAS. For Aldermen.-WA WT? >in 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. SWAFFIELD. IL. P. MILLER. COLUMBIA. Thursday Morning:, May 28.1868.1 Tiie Opposition from the Q, cm. rt er Expected The Mercury has at last taken the position that may have boen antici? pated-opposition to the conservative plan of action inaugurated in the Democratic Convention of April last. lu its extreme views and mistaken statesmanship, the Mercury has long ?since ceased to represent the State, or rather, any considerable portion of it. The thing may as well be un? derstood at onoe. Tho people, hith? erto unmixed with the politics of the State, havo resolved to manage for themselves, and the Phoenix, in its utterance, feels that it but speaks the sentiments of the conservative masses, still devoted to the rights and honor of tho State, but chastened by war -and disposod to deal practically with the facts that are accomplished and the elements that surround them. The Mercury is, doubtless, true to its own convictions, and we impugn not tho disinterestedness of its mo? tives, hilt, as wo conceive it, that journal is fatally wrong in principle, and fatally wroug in policy. It professes to demand a white man's government, and yet its inaction and it3 policy lead inevitably to a black man's government. It professas to <Jemaud this and that, but suggests nothing practicable. To complain, to criticise, to find fault-this seems its political missiou. It raised, the other day, a question of "sense aud decency" with tho State Central Executive Committee. We may be allowed to suggest, that the Mercury does not, at least, die ''decently." Whon CfiBsar foll at the base of Pompey's statue, he covered his fnce with his mantle, and died ?"decently." We commend tho ex? ample to tho Mercury. Democratic Movements. We find that tho good work is still going on, and the State is organizing, under the action of tho late Conven? tion And the recommendations of the Executive agent of the party are followed with a gratifying considera? tion. Here, in Columbia, let our ?imple combino to add to thc ranks of tho party. Let us close up our ranks, and let harmony prevail. - ?-???.? EXTREMES MEET-When tho Mer? cury and Mr. J. B. Campbell unite in political action. This is old South Carolina and old Massachusetts Blufttou and Bunker Hill. The fact is, opposition to our conservativo action, and is at tho bottom of this lato movement in Charleston, and this may as well bo understood at once. ?-4+ ? ? Observe Tills. As soon as the colored man ac? quires property, thc new Constitu? tion proposed for this State bears as heavily upon him as upon the white man. Tho fact is, it will bo found ruinous alike to all. Had its enormi? ties been fully exposed beforo tho recent election, no white man, except a member of tho radical party, could have voted for it or would have voted for it. lt was tho work of political upstarts, and is an instrument full of inconsistencies and roj "stitions. Tit? Democratic Ticket. lt is useless to deny that Grant and Colfax is the strongest ticket that the radical Republican party could haye nominated. Grant has, in the opi? nion of many, a brilliant war record; and Colfax is a man of popular man? ners and some ability. It will de? volve, therefore, upon the Demo? cratic Convention, that meets in New York the 4th July next, to act wisely and put forth good names and wise propositions of statesmanship. The New York Siuiday Times says: "It will not do for the Democracy to suppose that anything but a first class ticket will have the slightest chance of success against this Chi cugu nomination, ruo time bas gone by for sustaining before the people old political hacks, or men of dubious antecedents. The age and the cir? cumstances demand of Tammany nominees fully equal in every respect to those placed in the foreground as its antagonists. They demand that the.Fourth of July she'll imprint upon the Democratic banner the names of men whose patriotism can? not be questioned, whose capacity is acknowledged, whose integrity is proverbial-men whose war record is unimpeachable, whose statesmanship is obvious, whoso hostility to corrup? tion is recognized, whose reverence for the Constitution is pronounced, whose advocacy of economy in the Government expenditures is sincere, and whose hostility to unnecessary taxation is notorious. With Demo? cratic nominees of this quality, the celebrity of Grant and the popularity of Colfax may find a critical match, while the American people will enjoy a Hotablo opportunity to exhibit their vaunted intelligence by selecting, as rulers, the representatives of princi? ples most likely to perpetuate the nation and its prosperity. With 'old stagers,' with mere politicians, or with mere demagogues riding this, that or the other hobby as a passport to popularity, the Democratic party cannot succeed. It has to contest the ground, this time, with a foe that it will find both powerful and well organized. Let it take heed and act accordingly. It has yet leisure to survey tho field thoughtfully, to mea? sure the opposing force warily, to ponder well and decide judiciously. Lot it bo carried away by no false glare or local enthusiasm, but act deliberately and disoreotly, if it has uo wish to see tho nomination of "Graut and Colfax" a success, de? spite tho blunders and something worse for tho last few years of its political sponsors." THE TASTE OF MR. COLFAX.-lu the course of Mr. Colfax's speech, he made tho following allusion to the President of the United States: "And on the 4th day of March next, the people's champion will bo borne by the people's voto to yonder White House, that I regret to say is now dishonored by its unworthy oc? cupant." Is this "decent?" Is this "sensi? ble?" To Mr. Colfax's credit, it is, however, to bo said, that ho acknow? ledged that his friends of the Radical party had no holiday work before thom in tho Presidential canvass. This is truo. WHAT THE DEMOCRATS WILT, DO IF SUCCESSFUL.-Colouel John Forsyth, the talented editor of tho Mobile Register, who is now at Washington, writes to his paper concerning tho policy of the Democrats towards the South, in the event that they get possession of tho Federal Govern? ment : "I have taken a good deal of 'pains to learn what aro tho sentiments of leading Democrats, as to the action of tho party, should it win the administration in tho November contest, in reference to Federal policy towards the South. It was a question of the largest practical interest, whether, should the Demo? cracy como into power, it would leave the whites of the South to struggle as best they could out of tho mire of j radical reconstruction, or whether it would at once lift thom out, by tho strong hand of Federal power. I get but ono answer to the inquiry, and that is, tho Democracy will bo swift to sweep from the statute book tho whole system of African reconstruction, ns utterly null and void, and of no effect, and at once to recognize tho existing white Consti? tutions of the Southern States, and readmit tho latter to their full equality in the Union. 1 must confess, that ? did not, personally, need such assur? ances, for, when policy aud good foi th both point to ono course, tho result is seldom doubtful. Bat somo Southern friends did deem them necessary. I think, that before Con? gress adjourns, tho Democrats in that body will make a farther declaration aud pledgo to this eifect. THE VERDICT OF HISTORY.-Tho roll of honor-Fess?nden, Fowler, Grimes, Hondtrson, Norton, Ross, Trumbull aud Yan Winkle. Tilt roll r>i infamy-Butler, Bout well, Bingham, Williams, Wilson, Stevens and Logan. Jacko, tia? Colored Profc??or. IQ the early days of the College, there was aa adj anet to the Chemi? cal Department, whose services should not be forgotten. His name was Jacko, a negro; yes, a real negro. At the time I made his acquaintance, he regarded himself and Dr. Cooper, as the only two men of science in the State, and I don't know that he was wrong. Chemistry was in its infancy among us, and its few, but precious secrets, like the secrets of Alohemy, had been revealed only to one or two. He vaiuly imagined himself aud Dr. Cooper to be the Hoger Bacon and Paracelsus of the day. But tho reader asks, who WRB-Tnnlro? AM cauStVei tO this question will show that he wau introduced to the mysteries of the art at a very early period, and was, there? fore, not without some just preten? sion. Shortly after Dr. Smith, the i m m ed i ii to predecessor of Dr. Cooper, was put in charge of tho Chemical Department, Jacko was called into his service. He was a hired slave, but his rare qualities were soon ex? hibited, and the Professor concluded that he ought to be secured perma? nently to the State. This could only be done by purchase. Dr. Smith made the suggestion accordingly in 1814, and it was referred to the Stand? ing Committee. In due time, the Committee reported that they had considered the propriety of purchas? ing the negro Jacko, and were of opinion that the peculiar qualities of the servant made it desirable that he should be the property of the Col? lege, and attached to the Chemical and Mathematical Departments; that he was very useful, and that his place could not woU be supplied. They re? commended, therefore, that authority be giveu to mako the purchase. But by no possibility must he be lost to the College. Professor Smith ad? dressed tho Board a second time, and re-affirmed that he was peculiarly qualified for the services of the in? stitution, but he feared he would command a high price. Jacko har already attained distinction, but high er honors were in reserve for him The Governor, by instructions of tin Board of Trustees, was to make hin the suiJ "^ct of a special communica tion to i.ie Legislature, and his nunn and his fame were to bo spread ove the broad surface of tho State. Ac companying the message, was to bi a statement from tho Faculty, settinj forth his eminent qualities. Was eve man more honored! He was to b the property of the Commonwealth; distinction gin ned by very few, am j having enough in it to satisfy th most aspiring ambition. Jacko wa purchased. I will not attempt to giv in detail his many illustrious services His genius led him to chemistry and his labors were in the Inborn tory. No doubt, he was largely pn fited by association with the distil guished mau who presided over th department dtiriug the latter yeal of his life. I cannot vouch for th precise measure of his attainment but he was certaiuly a pretty goc manipulator. I know that ho ba enthusiasm in thc pursuit of scicuc and that he believed himself a ch mist. It was his habit to deliver i the Chapel, to tho students, an oed sional lecture on his favorite brunel and I have been among his hearer It was knowu to tho Faculty, Wi never interfered with, and may ther foro be said to have been fairly I censed. It was somewhat upon tl principle of the Roman Saturnali when the utmost liberty was allowe and slaves were permitted to pe sonify their masters, and make spo of them. One of his themes I r member distinctly; it was-"Tl constitution of the atmosphere The lecture was of good leugt pretty complete as far as I cou judge it, and illustrated by expe ment. The old alchemists, as y read of them, were his models style. His languago was obscui enigmatic, aud gibberish. Nor is to be wondered at, that he follow tho example of tho earliest alcherui whoso name has como down to as mean Geber, an Arabian Prince, frc whom Dr. Johnson supposes t word gibberish or geberish, to ha been derived. That Jacko shot: have been conceited, that ho shoi have regarded himself as an imp) tant part of the corps of instructo is uot to bo wondered at. Enou had been done to ruin a hund? slaves. Having pursued science 1 many years, being associated with particular department from its eal est history, he hud positive opinic of his own, and would speak with thc dogmatism of a master. He sumed au air of conscious imlep dence, became self-willed, and forj too much the obedience due to th who wero placed over him. His lat ions with Dr. Cooper became t pleasant, and he fancied hims outitled to share with him tho hon of the department. To such au rogunt claim, of course, Dr. C. wo not submit. Nothing would do, was thought, but to inflict corpc punishment upon him. This \ extromo degradation to ono who 1 been so long engaged in his eleva pursuits. Dr. Cooper respected tl and would not take the responsib ty. In May, 1821, ho brought matter before the Board, and 1 "nut Lori zed to direct proper punish? ment to be inflicted upon Jacko, whenever he may deem the same ex? pedient." His proud spirit was sorely wounded; his days were numbered; a wasting disease seized upon his vitals, and on the Faculty Records, of March 4, 1822, we read that "Peter's bill for the expenses of Jacko's interment, $8.50, was ordered to be paid." Forty-six years have now in? tervened; Peter is still living in the oity of Columbia, at the advanced age of 79, and informs me, that from that day to the present, tho authori? ties have forgotten to pay him. Will not the present Fnoulty foot the bill? It is believed that hard as the times aro, they will not plead the statute. The honor of the institution de? manda ita linymonf T J,?JLT?, ?? will be presented at once to the wor? thy Treasurer, the Rev. C. Bruce Walker-who, I know, will do every thing in his power, to have this long postponed net of justice performed. Peter murmurs not, however, but re? members with becoming pride, that he rendered this last, sad service to his distinguished friend. Thus per? ished poor Jacko, one of the early laborers in tho College, and I trust I may be pardoned for supplying an omissiou in Dr. LaBorde's History, by offering this feeble tributo to his memory. ALUMNUS. MOUNT HEBRON CHURCH, LEXINGTON, S. C., May 23, 18G3. A large and enthusiastic mectiug of the Democratic party of Mount Hebron Democratic Club was held at Mount Hebron Church, this day, at 2 o'clock; S. I. Hook, President, in the Chair. Tho proceedings of tho last meet? ing wero read by D. J. Roof, Secre? tary. Tho President announced that the meeting was ready for business. There being no business to transact at the time, Col. J. B. Palmer was called on to address the meeting. Tho Colonel arose and delivered an able and eloquent address. Ho called the attention of the colored people to some facts, which it would be well for them to consnVr. Their persist? ent adherence to the principles of the "Uuion Loyal League," in oppo? sition to the interest of tho white race, would tend inevitably to the iutroductiou of foreigners to take their places as laborers, and tho pa? tronage of the whites, on which they depended for their maintenance and support, would be withdrawn from them. Many other facts were re? ferred to and explained. He con? cluded with au earnest appeal to all to exert themselves in the future in a manner commensurate with the in? terest involved. Pleasant Good and Robert Carter, colored Democrats of Richland, were called on to give their views, which they did in an appropriate manner addressed principally to the colored citizens present. They entertained tho Club for a short time. After which the names of some of tho most prominent, and intelligent colored people were presented to be enrolled with tho Democratic party. The Club uow numbers 120. On motion of Col. Palmer, it was ordered to procure Democratic cer? tificates to present to tho colored members of this Club. Business being over, on motion of Mr. J. N. Huffman, the meeting ad? journed, to meet on Saturday, 30th instant, at 3 o'clock. S. I. HOOK, President. D. J. ROOF, Secretary. A committee of the Protestant Episcopal Convention of South Caro? lina, to whom was assigned the duty of gathering information with regard to tho destruction of churches and loss of church property during the war, have submitted their report, from which wo make tho following exrtrncts: The report of the Commit? tee begins with the South-western part of the State, and follows tho lino of Gen. Sherman's march, in its history of destruction. It appears that ten churches havo beou burned, aud that threo have disappeared; that twenty-two parishes aro sus? pended; that two parsonages have been burned; that every church be? tween tho Savannah River and Charleston has been injured, and that almost every minister in that region of the State has lost his home and library. Ex-Governor Brown, says a de? spatch from Chicago, made a remark? able speech in tho Convention, on Wednesday. Ho was at first ap? plauded, bnt before ho concluded, lha radical men in tho Convention de- j nounced him, and called him a rebel, j singing out wbilo ho was spoaking. When he announced that he could DOt support any policy that would j put the negroes of the South over bis own race, the indignation was universal. When this came out, it was at once discovered that thcro was not enough love for the negro to snit j tho Convention. In tho railroad scene in "Under the Gaslight," as performed at Vir? ginia City, Nevada, the excited j miners threw as many as twenty big knives on the sbtge, to assist the ' heroine in cutting tho ropes which j jound Snorkey to the track. Ijooal T.tem?. FAIR NOTICE.-As cash is indispen? sable to the successful publication of a newspaper, we most respectfully inform delinquent subscribers, that their PAPERS WILL RE STOPPED, unless payment is immediately made. EXCURSION ON THE COLUMBIA AND AuauOTA RAILROAD.-We are re? quested to state that au excursion train will be run over the Columbia and Augusta Road, to Shooly's, on Saturday next-leaving Columbia at 8 o'clock A. M., and returning, leave Sheely's at 5 P. M. F?re fer round trip from Columbia Si, and from Lexington Court House 50 cents. lu tho card of tho Executive Com? mittee, published in our two last issues, there is a typographical error, to which our attention has just been called. It occurs in tho following sentence: "From tho names thus selected, the Committee will appoint three gentlemen, having the highest number of votes." Tho word three is a misprint for those, which gives the proper reading to tho paragraph. THE LAND WE LOVE.-Wo have received the June number of this ad? mirable Southern Magazine, edited by that gallant and accomplished Ge? eral, D. H. Hill. We need hardly commend this work to our readers, so patent are its merits. We hopo that "The Land We Lore" will take the place of the "less deserving perio? dicals, that come from the North. Give General Hill's Magazine to your wives, your sisters, your daughters, your children-read it yourselves. It is a faithful reflex of Southern tone, polish, and intellect. Its pages arc chaste and attractive. Sustain it. The table of contents is inviting, and tho Haversack, as usual, is full p! amusing and agreeable matter. Thc terms aro 83 per annum, in advance Agents berti-our friends Duflie & Chapman. Our suggestion is-Sub scribe-s ubscribe. COURT OF APPEALS-Wednesday May 27.-The case of Eliza L. Smith executrix, et ni., cs. M. M. Gatewood administratrix, et al., was resumed Mr. Wilkinson concluded his argu meut. Mr. Lord contra. Mr. Wi) kinson in reply. Madelina M. Gatewood, adminil trutrix, cum. test, annex., vs. Eliza li Toorner, ct al. Mr. Lord submittc brief for Mr. Campbell, nud wu heard for appellees. Annie Isabel Laurens rs. B. B Read, executor, Alfred Raoul Walkei et al. Mr. Porter was heard fe appellants. Mr. Loni contra. Ml Porter in reply. The following cases were continu?e William Hood, State Treasurer, ad: Isaac, W. Huyno ; Belcher & Belchei administrators, vs. A. P. Connor ; i H. Baggett ads A. J. Salinas ; Chark R. Carrol, executor, vs. Grace Alstoi et al. ; G. D. Smith ads. M. Foot John NV. Suber and others ads. J. A Bond ; John Mooro and others ac J. L. Kilgore and others ; Josep Caldwell and W. W. McMorris, ex< cutors, et al., ads. W. H. Gillilaud au others. Tho caso of Thomus S. Behn, exi cutor of James Bobin, vs. Matilda ( Bolan, et al., was submitted ou wril ten arguments. THE SENSATION.-Those who desii to witucss tho "great sensation," tl "Black Crook," and have not secure their tickets, should do so at one Messrs. Weam Sz H ix have a diagra; of tho hall, which is already protl well filled. The Augusta Const il? Handlist thu? speaks of its introdu tion in that city: "TUE BLACK CROOK.-Thisfamoi spectacular drama was performed la night, for the first timo, in August before a largo and delighted andiene who testified their appreciation 1 loud and oft-repcated applause. Tl noting was good, the dancing beaul ful, and tho tableaux enchanting. M Templeton deserves, and should r cciv?>> *b<> Rppreciftticg thanks o' oi theatre-going citizens for presentii to them this famous drama. Tl most fastidious can witness it witho tho least lear of demoralization, ai we believe Concert Hall will 1 crowded to-night." MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.-The pc office open during tho week from 8 ?. m. to li p. m. On Sundays, fro l\? to 5?. p. m. Tho Charleston and Western ma ire open for delivery at. ?1>._, p. m., ai ..lose at o'j p. m. Northern-Open for delivery a. m., closes at 2.45 p. m. Greenville-Open for delivery 5 p. m., closes at 8 p. va. A CAMPAIGN PAPER.-The proprie? tor of the Phoenix he? received seve? ral commuuicatiorj8 from prominent and influential geutlemen of tho up? country, asking that he publidi, for J the benefit of the conservative peo? ple of the State-black and white alike-a cheap campaign paper, de? voted especially to political informa? tion and suggestions and truths, to . the end that the cause of the Demo? cratic party be strengthened, and that whites and blaoks alike may realize that the peace and prosperity of the State depend upon the adop? tion of the conservative principle? set forth in the platform of tho De? mocratic party cf this State. He hos conferred with the State Central Executive Committee of tho party * here, aud they advise that, inasmuch ns tho Phcenix is already carrying out . tho views whioh our friends of tho upper country desire enforced, the Weekly Gleaner, issued from this office, and contuining the matter of our daily issues, be directed to tho campaign purposes alluded to. Ho proposes, therefore, to devote one half of the Gleaner to political mat? ters, and to make it, par excellence, a paper for the political use and pur? poses of the conservative movement in this State. The Weekly Gleaner, for tho next six months, will, there? fore, bo furnished at the following rates: To single subscribers.$1 50 " clubs of 25 .1 25 ?? V ?? 50 ?. .1 00 The proprietor may add, that the Phcenix will continue to do the best it cnn for its patrons, and as its pros? pects improve, will elements of new interest bo addod to the paper. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Special at tention is called to tho following ad? vertisements, published for the first time this morning: C. F. Jackson-Cheap Goods. William Glaze-Bankruptcy. David Epstein- " R. H. Walton-Horse Power. WHOLESALE REMOVAL OF ALDER? MEN.-As will bo seen by the follow? ing order, issued yesterday, General Cauby has removed thirteen Alder? men of this city; for what reason the public is not yet apprised, nor is there ground euough to form a plau? sible conjecture. It is a melancholy satisfaction, however, to know that with this chango Mayor Cogswell, who is also a military appoiutee, had no connection whatever. This fact, tho public, whom ho has efficiently served, will be pleased to learn. Al? dermen Honour, Olney, Whildenand Parker, aro tho only ones retained. The officers herein appointed will, before entering upon their duties, take and subscribe before a Justice of the Peace, Notary Public, or other person authorized by law to admin is? ter oaths, tho oath of office prescribed in tho Act of Congress, approved 2d July, 1802. Tho Commanding Officer Post of Charleston, S. C., is charged with the execution of this order. The Board of Aldermen is, there? fore, now organized aa follows: Ward No. 1-B. O'Neil, vico Wm. Ravenel, removed; J. D. Geddings, vico W. T. Wragg, removed.' Ward No. 2-H. J. Moore, vice J. R. Pringle, removed; Wm. McKin? lay, (colored,) a previous appoint? ment, vice S. G. Courtenay, do ceased. Ward No. 8-Robert Howard, (co? lored,) vice R. M. Butler, removed; S. G. Trott, vice J. Cosgrove, re? moved. Ward No. ?-L. T. Potter, vice J. Small, removed; G. W. Clark, vice J. H. Steinmeyer, removed; Wm. Wes? ton, (colored.) vice E. Willis, re? moved; G. J. Cunningham, vico Hen? ry Gerdts, removed; J. D. Adams, (colored,) vice J. F. O'Neil, removed. Ward No. 5-R. E. Dereef, (co? lored,) vice Z. B. Oakes, removed. Ward No. G-B. H. Cain, (colored,) vico E. W. Marshall, removed. Ward No. 7-E. P. Wall, (colored,) vico E. D. Euston, removed. [Charleston Courier. GREAT EXCITEMENT.-We think wo do not exnggerato when we state that yesterday was the most exciting tlav in Charleston, ?"""A Mie close ol' the war. Nothing that has been de? creed, enacted, or ordered heretofore, seemed to bring homo so entirely to tho heart of every ono tho mournful fact of our subjugation as tho whole? sale turning out of office of some of tho best men our people had chosen to conduct the affairs of our city. [Charleston Mercury. The Sal imlay lleriew Las a long article on "Liltlo Women," in which it endeavors to demonstrate that the little women aro tho most sagacious, strategic, energetic nud unconquera? ble of sex. The writer contends that the fr?quent connection of .energy ind slimline-, in women is a thing which all may verify in their own 3iroles.