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DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS. FOR DISTRICT OFFICKR8 lUCHIiA.NI>J For Sheriff. 4 A L. SOLOMON. C For derk of Court. D. B. DKSAUSS?RE. For Tax-Collector. P. H. SHULER. .. . For XJoroner. C. F. HARRISON. ?For Probate Judge. F. H. ELMORE. For County Commissioners. JOHN SOOTT. N. J. DTJBARD; R. O'NEALE, Ju. For School Commissioner. ... V .ggj, ?H. MUNICH'AJCJ OFFICERS-CITY COLOMBIA. For Mayor. COL. J. P. THOMAS. For Aldermen.-WARD NO. 1. T, W. RADCLIFFE. CLARK WARINGA JAMES CLAFFEY. VAE? NO. 2. C. A BEDELL. R. li. BRYAN. O. Z. BATES. WARD NO. 8. W. P. GEIGER. W. T. WALTER. JOHN AGNEW. WARD NO. 4. EDWARD HOPE. W. C. SWAFFIELD. L. P. MILLER. COLUMBIA. Friday Morning-, May 29,1868. TI?? Election In Richland. The election for District officers will come off on the 2d of June next. The Democratic nominees are all good men and trne, and we hope that they will be sustained not only by the Demooratio party, but by conser? vative voters generally. "Principles, not men," is the motto of some; "Men, not principles," is the prac? tico of others. But when we have good men and good principles com? bined, then all may vote together. Suoh is the oase with the D?mocratie nominees, and they deserve the sup? port of the public-colored people and all. As to the radical candidates, we acknowledge some are men who stand well in tho community, and are blameless in their private charaoter. With regard to these gentlemen, we know that their s?cession record is good, and for that we honor them. There, for instance, is our friend, Major Miller, whom we have to thank for a gallant war record; there is Captain Wigg, whom, we learn, rendered faithful Confederate service; and there is that veteran editor, Mr. Johnston, one of the most fiery of secession editors, and one who spoke bravely for "lettijg slip the dogs of war," in times gone by. As to such men, we have only to say, that we regret the course that they have taken. We cannot presume that they have become radical, in the offensive sense of the term; but they have lout to the radical party the in? fluence of their names; and if wo had a brother in their place, we would deposit our vote against him for, as we conceive, grave public con? siderations would demand this course. In sorrow, not in anger, must our Demooratio and conservative voters decline to vote for the nominees of the radical party-a party that seeks the elevation of the colored man over the white mao. With rogard to the radical nominee for sheriff, all will admit that he is a hard case; and we will be surprised to find any con? siderable portion, oven of the oolored people, voting for that candidate for public honors. Let tho D?mocratie party seek to put in thoir men; you vail find tho radicals trying to do the same for their's. A Backing Down at Chicago. It will be remembered that Wen? dell Phillips and Mr. Sumner ndvo catod the duty of Congress to legis? late unlimited negro suffrage into all the States, both North and South, and the proposal was generally en? tertained by the Radical press. At Chicago, this was repudiated, and tho second resolution of the platform ex? plicitly affirms, that "the question of suffrage, in all tho loyal States, pro? perly belongs to tho people of those Stales." This is a significant admis? sion. At tho s<vmo time, it shows that tho radicals are wisely preparing to uso every effort to insnro their suc? cess. Wo trust the Democratic party will profit by the example. Ab hosie doccri-Bo taught by your enemy. ??ie Radical Party. When Feaaenden ?nd hi? party voted against tho President's convic? tion, upon irtiole ll, they broke loose from the Radical party, and in doing so, carried with thom muon, if not all, the intellect and integrity of that party. We doubt not but that they were glad to rid themselves of con? nection with a faction driving on to it's own destruction. That party has given way already on what pro? mised at ono time to be the aggres? sive feature of their platform. It will be soon that they concede, at least to the loyal States, the right to settle, each State for itself, the ques? tion of suffrage. This is a clear backing down, and looks like a re? turn to Demooratio principles. Their policy is beautifully consistent It is to force unlimited suffrage on the so-called rebel States, but to let the so-called loyal States regulate the matter for themselves. Aocording to Mr. Carl Schurz and Mr. Logan: "What's sauce for the goose, is not sauce for the gander." Tte? Proposed Convention. The Charleston Courier remarks, on the subject of the proposed Con? vention, ss appended below. As for ourselves, we are willing to let the matter rest just where the State Cen? tral Executive Committee suggest it ought to rest, viz : with tho people themselves. But let us remind the Courier of two points-1st. That the Edge?eld resolutions called for no Convention, but simply invited an expression of opinion from the State Central Executive Committee, and Democratic Clubs in the State, as to the propriety of a Convention; and, secondly, that the suggestion of the State Central Committee did not proceed from the action of the Charleston meeting, but was penned in advance of said action : "We publish, with pleasure, the annexed circular of the State Central Executive Committee of the Demo? cratic party, coupling with its appear? ance the expression of our earnest desire that the other Districts of the State may deem it advisable to adopt the suggestions of Edge?eld, as rati? fied here Saturday last, and send delegates to the Convention, pro? posed to be holden iu Columbia, on the second Monday in June. In the Convention, held in April, Charles? ton and eight other Districts of influence and wealth, were, by reason of the shortness of tho notice given, wholly unrepresented, and we think, that in the canvass upon which wo are shortly to enter-one of vital importance, not only to South Caro? lina, but to every State in the Uniou the voices of our best men should be hoard from every quarter, aud such organization aud unity should be effected as will guarantee our success. We therefore urgo upon our friends in other parts of the State, to send their delegates at the timo specified, and let us have a full and free expres? sion of opinion upon the great ques? tions of the day, and also place the organization of the Democratic party of this State on a perfect and work? ing basis." Vet A no I lier Point. MR. EDITOR: There are gentlemen in Charleston who insist upon it, that the Columbia Convention de? signedly ignored Charleston. What are the facts? Although Charleston had failed to respond and to unite in oouncil with the other parts of tho State, yet two citizens of Charleston were specially honored-Mr. Porter was put on the ticket for Governor; Mr. Hayno was nominated for Attor? ney-General. And yet these wera the only two, of all the gentlemen nominated, who felt it their duty to withdraw their names from the ticket -which added to the natural embar? rassments that the party labored under. It is said by gentlemen in Charles? ton that we were ambitious. Why, tho reverse is tho case. Twice we offered Charleston tho kingly crown, which twice she did refuse. Did this in us seem ambition? Yet Mr. J. B. C. says wo were ambition?, and be is an honorable man. ANTHONY. - The British captives in Abyssinia, it is stated, as soou as they had be? come assured of their deliverance from tho hands of Theodore, com? menced abusing each other without stint. The prospect of speedy death does uot prevent captives from quar? reling in their prison house. It is related, that after|tho ro-capturo of Seringapatam by the British forces in India, tho officers who had boen confined in tho sweltering dungeons, immediately proceeded to settle their disputes by an appeal to the duel. The Children's Aid Socioty, in New York, furnishes to poor boys, good, clean, comfortable beds, with the uso of bath-room, sitting-room aud clothes-closets, for five cents a night. ---"-j? r Thc Lute Democratic Convention Ita True Position BtateU. Hon. A. P. Aldrich-T>?l& ?IB: I have noticed your communication to the Charleston Mercury, ot th? 27th instant As yon appear to misunder? stand the principles advanced by the D?mocratie Convention that assem? bled in Columbia in April last, I ask leave, with all proper respect, to explain the position taken by that Convention, and to vindicate the principles upon which that body deemed it wise and just to rest the fnture polioy of the State. And through you I hope to reaoh the minds of the people of South Caro? lina, i I have no right to object to any mau or any journal's taking position against the concession to the colored man of a qualified suffrage. Gen tie men and journals, worthy of all re? spect and consideration, have as? sumed that ground. But I do object to and protest against tho mis? representation of "the principles and polioy of the gentlemen who com? posed tho Democratio Convention of April last. This misrepresentation we will not say it is intentional-has come again and again from that able, out-spoken and once influential pa? per-tho Charleston Mercury-to whioh you have addressed your note. I submit, now, this statement, and trust that candid men everywhere in the State will understand the point? made: Whun the April Convention recog? nized the colored population of the State ns an element of the bodj politic, it meant to say, that whee the slaves in this State were enianci pated by the Aot of the State Con veution-or rather, when the Conven tion for the State acknowledged theil emancipation-the colored people be came, ipso fado, invested with civi rights, as a part of the body politic What, now, is the body politic? I is defined, "A nation or community as constituted under a government o: polity." Now, ceasing tobe slaves these persons became free; being de tech eel from a condition of slavery they fell logically into a condition o free citizenship, and, as such, euti tied to all civil rights. As the Hon B. H. Hill says: "In all society or government nn rights to be enjoyed, burdens to \y borne, and trusts to be discharged. "Among the rights aro tho right o property; tho right of locomotion tho right to appropriate and dispos of tho proceeds of our own labor tho right to worship according ti conscience; and the right to protec tion from socioty in tho eujoymont c all these rights, und tho right to hnv all tho legal processes nud remedie provided to make this protectio effectual. These are called civi rights; and when we speak of civ equality, wo mean that these right belong alike and equally to all cit zens, to all classes, to all colors, t all sexes, to all ages, and to ail grade of intellect, society and worth. Thea rights necessarily attach to and b( come conditions of free citizeushij The negro is entitled to all thes rights. And being now deprived ( the protection which, as a slave, li received from his owner, all goo mon ought to rejoice that he can sti be safe under the protection of tl: law; and being unaccustomed t assert his rights-a work which wi formerly performed by his master all truo men ought to bo ready to ai him in that assertion." I now ask you to observe that th resolution of tho Convention goes c to say, for itself, what it means I stating that the colored people a members of tho "body politic," fo after admitting the connection of tl colored people witii the body politi it adds-"Arid as such, in person ai properly, entitled to a full and equ protection under the State Constitute and laws." Can anythingbe plaine But this is not all: the very deel ration, of which complaint has bei made, is still moro guarded. A kuowlcdging the distinction that e ists between riglUs aud trusts-b tween civil rights proper, andsuflra, and office-holding, which latter n not included in the summary of ci' rights, tho resolution intimates t qualified nature of this body-polit ship, by declaring "that as citize of South Carolina, we declare o willingness, when wo havo the pow to grant them, under proper qnali cations a? to property and intel gonce, tho right of suffrage." As Hon. B. H. Hill in another pin remarks-and it will apply to Sou Carolina also-"Tho negroes of Get gin are citizens of Georgia. Th aro free and have equal rights, a shall enjoy them. They will bo i quired to bear tho burdens only proportion to their capacity. Th will bo empowered to discharge t trusts, when timo and exponen shall show they 'uro capable and w< thy,' and the good of society will promoted thereby; and this Georf will determine for herself, and not please enemies or to keep traitors party power." When, now, tho Mercury malt Gov. Orr's fataf admissions identii with the admissions of the late Cc vention, we ask if it does not m represent tho Convention? This certainly does. We make no adm sion that negroes are the sovereign of the State; aud such admission dc not follow from any proposition of the late Convention. Tho Mercury says: "We are not aware of any law or any legitimate Constitution, which has made negroes a portion of the body politic in South Carolina,*' We answer that, as we have construed the term "body politic," it was not any law that made the negroes an element thereof, but it was the ab? sence of law-the absence of a special enactment bearing on the point. But, further, is it fair for any one to de? tach the language quoted from the context abd draw his inferences ac? cordingly? All expressions, I sub? mit, are properly to bo construe d in connection with the context-with what goes before and with what fol? lows. You wiii observe that the Mer? cury, in its strictures upon the action of the Democratio Convention, does not follow this established rule of construction, aud, therefore, subjects itself to the charge of special plead? ing and verbal quibbliug in a grr s issue of State policy. Onco for ail, we ask leavo now distinctly to de? clare : 1. That we maintain, "with Presi? dent Johnson end the whole Demo? cratic party North," that tho whole reconstruction programme euacted and to be enacted under the Military Bill of Congress, is unconstitutional, illegal and properly null and void. 2. That we, therefore, repudiate the admissions mado by Gov. Orr, in bis address to the so-called Constitu? tional Convention, wherein he ac? knowledged the legality of that body. 3. That we maintain, that to the States belongs the question of negro suffrage. And further, that, believing an affirmative declaration on this subject expedient and essential to party vitality, and a move in tho di? rection of justice and fair dealing, we deem it becoming and right now to eay what, in our sovereignty, wo would be willing to concede to the colored element. And further, the negro clement in our midst being a large one, we deem it statesmanship 720/ to ignore it. 4. We appreciate, as fully as any, tho dignity aud claims of the white race, and contend that their political control of this State, and tho coun? try at large, is a right, which must never be given up. This must be, aud shall be, par excellence, a white man's government. 5. But, at the same time, confident and strong in the knowledge of the white mun's power, influence, and resolve, we hold it magnanimous, just and right, to give tho colored mau a fair showing, and to set a pro mium upon industry, intelligence and worth, whenever these elements are found in him. We would extend no consideration to tho black man's radical advisers from tho North, nor to his renegado adherents, South ; but, as respects the great mass of the colored people themselves, iu con? sideration of the!'- own inexperience, and tho influences to which they have been subjected, we uro disposed to indulge them yot longer. '. Tie to their faultH a little blind ; lie to their virtues a little kind ; And put a padlock on our minds Au to the pant." I have thus declared what I con? ceive to be the viows and priuciples of the Democratic party of this State, as now organized under thc auspices of tho April Convention. And, in conclusion, I have only to express tho hope that, when these views and principles are called in question, that they may be met in a spirit of fair discussion, aud iu a spirit, too, which deplores any divisiou among the I conservative people of the State, and which realizes, that for us, at this time, moderatiou, union and harmo? ny are all-essential. As for myself, I believe that the principles sot forth at the April Con? vention aro both right and expedient, and I contend further, that, us such, they have been received and adopted by the great body of the white people of tho State. Yours, very respect? fully, JOHN P. THOMAS. Wo noticed, some time ogo, as one of tho encouraging political signs of tho times, tho passage of a resolution in the Democratio State Convention of South Carolina, declaring that they favored tho admission of negroes to the right of suffrage, whenever they should be found qualified to exercise it with intelligence. This was an abandonment of the doctrine that nono but white men havo any right to self-government, or to any sharo of political power, in this country. Wo see now that this action of tho Convention was not satisfactory to the whole rmrt.? in ti>a St"to and an? other Convention is to bo held for the purpose of reconsidering it. \New York Times. NEW FBACTIONAL NOTES.-Speci? mens of the new fifteen cent currency notes have been turned out at thc Treasury at Washington, and will by put in circulation in a short time. They are nearly of tho same sizo as tho twenly-fiv? cent notes now in uso. Vignettes of Generals Grant and Sherman arc prominent on the ends, and botween them aro the words "fifteen conta," iu largo print, and beneath are tho figures "15." Tho back of tho note is tho same as tho twenty-five cont notes, with the denomination on each end. Brownlow, liko the national debt, original sin and Thad. Stevens, still lives.-Boston Post. Den? ratio Meetings. The folio. ina: resolutions were adopted by the Democratic Club at Enon Church : Resolved, That the thanks of this meeting be tendered to Messrs. D. B. DeSaussure and A. L. Solomon, for their eloquent and instructiva ad? dresses; and that the thanks of this meeting are also due to Pleasant Coode and James Minor. Resolved, That, as a means of dis? tributing useful information, the Club raise a sufficient amount for the purpose, of subscribing for copies of the Weekly Gleaner, to be placed at localities designated, viz: Mr. Wise's Mill. Uriah G. Loe's Mill, and Mr. VT m. Keele's. Resolved, That a committee of three members of the Club be appointed, two white and one colored, for each election day, to attend at the polls, for the purpose of aiding our cause. Resolved, That the thanks of this Club be tendoretf'to Mr. Joel Martin, for the ?use of Enon Churcv as a place of meeting, and that the Secre? tary be directed to enclose to Mr. Martin a copy of this resolution. Resolved, That a copy of these pro? ceedings be handed to the editor of the Phonix, for publication. An interesting meeting was held at Geiger's Mill, Lexington District, on Saturday, the 23d instant, for the purpose of forming a Democratic Club. A considerable crowd was in attendance, both white and colored, from which ono might easily have inferred that something was " agoin' to happen." H. H. Geiger was asked to take the Chair, and Dr. W. J. Geiger to act as Secretary. The object of the meeting was briefly explained,, after which James Minor, a colored citizen of Columbia, was introduced, and spoke at length to the audience, concerning our com? mon interests, and the friendly rela? tion which should exist between the colored and white man of the South, in order that peace, prosperity and happiness might be preserved. He referred to several good colored citi? zens of Columbia, who had separated themselves from that radical persua? sion which only kindles animosity in the two races, and would be glad soon to hear that all his country friends, both wnite aud colored, who had been misled, would follow their example, to insure ponce and quiet. A club was then organized, under tho following officers, viz. : Major J. H. Thraewits, Presideut ; Honry Sight Ier, Vice-President ; Dr. W. J. Gei? ger, Secretary ; J. S. Lowman, Trea surorer ; and Abram Geiger, E. W. Geiger. George Singleton, and Jo? seph Washington, Executive Com? mittee. Ou motion, thanks were tendered James Minor for his sensible address. The meeting then adjourned, to meet again on Saturdav next, at 3 o'clock P. M. H.*H. GEIGER, Chairman. W. J. GEIOF.K, Secretary. RHYMES ron NAUOHTY LITTLE IM? PEACHMENT BOYS.-The following paraphrase on a popular nursery rhyme is now beiug sung in Wash? ington City: Little Bon. Butler, The eminent sutler, Tried to mix an impeachment pie; When ho thought it all made, And the country betrayed, Lo! it splushed up "all in his eye." Ben. Wade had a little hope Now don't know where to find it; So he'll let it alone, And stay at home, ,And tho people, we think, won't mind it. Thad, and Bon., Two foolish men, Both weut impeachment after; But both fell down, And broke their crown, And now comes in the laughter. Sing the song impeachment, Congress wants to rule! Andy, iu the White House, Scorns to be their tool; Stevens on tho war-path, Shouting blood and thunder; Boutwell playing heavy-man. Crying "Stand from under!" Butler, sick and billions, Spitting out his slime - Up comes Andy Johnson, And knocks them out of time. CHKTH.'.L PA:;;; NSW Ycr.xi. From an article before us, we learn that this park-destined in timo to bo the grandest park iu tho world for extent and beauty-has, during tho past year, made vast improvements amounting in thc aggregate to 8190, 2G4.0G. Among other items, we find 4,798 feet of walks, rustic arbors, rustic seats, 235 bird cages, (j drink? ing fountains, etc., etc. A gallery of paintings and sculptnro is being es? tablished at Mount St. Vincent build? ings, formerly a convent. The num? ber of visitors during 18G7, were 7,228,865. Tho Central Park contains 802.70-100 acres of hind. A quarrel* between two negroes on thc precipitous bin fi nt Natchez, Mis? sissippi, resulted in ouebf the com? batants being thrown Over the cliff. Ho had n terrible fall, but struck upon his head and escaped injury. Local Ttem?. Okra soap to-day and turtle soup to-morrow, (Saturday,) at the Pollock House. _ "We notice tho formation of a num? ber of new Democratic Clubs in Spar tanburg and Edgefield Districts. No? thing is said of the Charleston movement in any one of the Edgefield meetings. FAIR NOTICE.-As oash is indispen? sable to the successful publication of a newspaper, wo most respectfully inform delinquent subscribers, that their i'A i'EI ts WILL BE STOPPED, unless payment is immediately made. The "Black Crook" looms up to? night, in Gregg's Hall. Seats can be obtained at Mossrs. Weam & Hix's gallery. The Augusta papers state that numbers of ladies attended the performance in that city, and ex? pressed themselves heartily gratified. EXCURSION ON THE COLUMBIA AND AUGUSTA RAILROAD.-We are re? quested to stato that an excursion train will be run over the Columbia aud Augusta Road, to Sheely's, on Saturday next-leaving Columbia at 8 o'clock A. M., and returning, leave Sheely's at 5 P. M. Faro for round trip from Columbia $1, and from Lexington Court House 50 cents. VALUABLE BOOKS AT AUCTION. Mr. Bythewood requests us to state that, on Saturday next, at 10 o'clook, he will sell a splendid lot of medical works, by best authors, on surgery, obstetrics, diseases of women and children, the eye, Uniied States dis? pensatory, &c. ; also, literary works, such os Byron, Life and Writings of Washington, Shakspeare, Greek and French dictionary, commentaries, A-e., fi c. Special attention of those interested most cordially invited to attend. MAIL ARUANOEMENTS.-The post office open during the week from 8)2 a. m. to 7 p. m. On Sundays, from 4 to 5 p. m. The Charleston aud Western mails are open for delivery at 4'.< p. m., and close at 8J.< p. m. Charleston night mail open 8}.$ a. m., close 4>? p. m. Northern-Open for delivery at 8J? a. m., closes at 2.45 p. m. Greenville-Open for delivery 5>? p. m., closes at 8J.< p. m. The Phoenix Weekly Letter Sheet Prices CurreiU and Market Report will be issued this (Friday) afternoon. Those desiring copies, will hand in their orders as early as practicable. A CAMPAIGN PAPER.-Tho proprie? tor of tho Phonix has received seve? ral communications from prominent and influential gentlemen of the up? country, asking that he publish, for the benefit of the conservative peo? ple of tho Stato-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 tho Demo? cratic party bo strengthened, and that whites and blacks alike may realizo that the peace and prosperity of the State depend upon the adop? tion of the conservative principles sot forth in the platform of thc De? mocratic party of this State. He has conferred with the State Central Executive Committee of the party here, and they advise that, inasmuch as thc Phonix is already carrying out the views which our friends of the upper country desire enforced, the Weekly Gleaner, issued from this office, and containing tho matter of our daily issues, bo directed to the campaign purposes alluded to. Ho proposes, therefore, to devote ono half of tho Gleaner to political mat? ters, and to make it, par cecellence, a paper for the political use sud pur? poses of tho conservative movement in this State. Tho Weekly Gleaner, for the next six months, will, there? fore, be furnished at the following rates: To single subscribers.Si 50 " clubs of 25 " .1 25 " " " 50 " . 1 00 Tho proprietor moy add, that the Phonix cvill continue to do+tho best it can for its patrons, and as its pros? pects improve, will elements of new interest be added to the paper. * NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Special at tention is called to the following ad? vertisements, published for the first timo this morning: Pollock Housg-Spup. . John Templeton-Black Crook. C. F. Jackson--Read This.