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^EMOORATIO NOMINATIONS. _i .NIOIPAIi OFFIOEK3-CITY COLUMBIA. For Mayor. Cot. J. P. THOMAS. For AUlermen.-WARD NO. 1. . T. W. RADCLIFFE. CLARK WARING. JAMES CLAFFEY. WARD NO. 2. C. A BEDELL. R. L. BRYAN. O. Z. BATES. WARD KO. 3. W. T. GEIGER. W. T. WALTER. JOHN AGNEW. WARD MO. 1. EDWARD HOPE. W. C. SWAFFLELD. L. P. MILLER. COLUMBIA. Wednesday Morning, Jone 10,1868. The Democracy of the State Harmo? nious. The Democratic Convention that has been in session here closed its labors last evening, with a harmo? nious result. Tho Convontiou of yesterday and the State Central Exe? cutive Committee appointed by the Convention of April last having arrived at conclusions mutually satis? factory, the South Carolina Demo? cracy is now a unit. For ourselves, wo accept this as a most auspicious result, and the more to bo approved because this union and co-operation have been effected without any sacri? fice or ignoriog of those conservative elements whioh formed the basis of the pplioy of tho April Convention. Upon that policy and upon thoso principles we sholl stand, and upon them we shall work until success crowns our efforts, and tho country stands redeemed. Tribute to General Wade Hampton. The Convention, lost evening, poid General Hampton o handsome, and, to us, o most gratifying compliment. OD tho point of adjournment, Gene? ral Hampton, having been compli? mented in the highest terms by o delegate, was called upon to respond. Upon moving to tho stand, tho mem? bers rose and greeted the General with genuine applause. He acknow? ledged the honor with deep emotion, and, after ho had ended his brief remarks, tho Convention adjourned, sine tlie.. The Effects Upon Character and Loo lea of the Institution ol Sin ve. y. The Mercury repeats what has been frequently affirmed of tho late insti? tution of African slavery, to wit: that it produced a "type of face" and a style of character great and peculiar, and seems rather to regret that wc of tho South have lost that influence upon our people. We think a point may bo made here. We admit that the institution referred to did produce some good effects upon character and manners in tho South-did produce an imperial air and power to command, and a ster? ling individuality also. But upon tho whole, we contend that tho pecu? liar institution moro benefitted the slave than the master. It is admitted that we have had South some of the noblest statesmen of the land and some of tho highest types of mao and womanhood. Yet iu the raaiu, the effect was injurious to tho physique of the youth and tho material devel? opment of tim country. Too often did it tako tho brains from the young man's head and the muscio from his arm, and too often did it tako tho roso bloom from the cheek of beauty and plant instead the lily-hue of dis? ease. Not enough did it throw thc youth upon his owu resources, and develop his latent energies. We do Dot regret, therefore, that God, in His provideoco, has takeo away from us tho labor of tho slave. From the nettle of abolition consum? mated, wo may, if wo will, pluck thc fiower safely. What we need in this State now and henceforth is material develop? ment and tho uso of industrial agen? cies. No political creeds will savo us; no appeal to tho glories of tho past will relievo us; no invocation of tho great names of our history will heal our bleeding wounds. To save the commonwealth, to retrieve our broken fortunes, we must seek the laurels that deck tho earnest worker's brows, and we must secure those material means and appliances which placo a Stoto's prosperity upon a firm foundation. Soo elsewhere tho Mer? cury's views upon which wo hove commented. STATE DEMOCRATIC CONVEN-1 TION. PROCEEDINGS OF TUE FIRST DAY. COLUMBIA., June 8.-In compliance with aa invitation extended by the Democratic citizens of Edgefield Dis? trict, a Convention of the Democratic party of this State met in Nickerson's hall, this eveniug, at 8 o'olook. On motion of Hon. John E. Ca? rew, of Charleston, Dr. Thomas Smith, of Darlington, was called to the Chair, aud A. A. Gilbert, Esq., and Henry Sparnick, Esq., wero re? quested to act as Secretaries. The roll of ' Districts was then called, and the following gentlomon appeared aud took their seats as dele? gates : BERKELEY DISTRICT-M. W. Veu ning. CHARLESTON-C. H. Simonton, Henry Sparnick, Wm. Lobby, John Hancklo, J. B. Cohen, O. M. Fur man, E. Lafltto, Z. Davis, P. C. Tronholm, J. B. Campbell, R. S. Bruns, R. B. Rhett, Jr., T. D. Eaaou, John B. Steele, G. H. Gunter, Geo. S. Hacker. John E. Carew, Fred. Horsey, E. H. Locke, A. Cameron, F. J. Pelzor, W. J. Gayer, J. R. Read, D. Lopez, F. Richards, E. M. Whiting, W. E. Mikcll, James M. Caldwell. CHESTERFIELD-H. Molvor, Jos. Galluchat, John S. Ingraham, Dr. Charles Henry. DARLINGTON-A. C. Spaiu, D. Thos. Smith, Rev. John AI. Tim mons, O. D. Lee, B. F. Williamson, J. W. Williamson, C. C. Chase. EDGEFIELD-M. W. Gary. ORANGEO?RG-Mortimer Glover, T. J. Goodwin, C. J. Stroman. SUMTER-A. A. Gilbert, Dr. H. D. Green. WILLIAMSE?RG-David Eppos. A Committeo of Ono from each District represented in tho Conven? tion was appointed to nominate officers for tho permanent organiza tion of the Convention, and after t brief absence, returned with the fol lowing report, which was adopted: For President-Hon. Charles H Simonton. For vice-Presidents-Ex-Gov. Jobi L. Manning, Hon. Thos. W. Glover Hon. Charles M. Furman, Hon. F D. Richardson, Gen. M. C. Butler Hon. E. W. Charles. Dr. Marcu Reynolds, Hon. Alexander McQueen Col. John G. Pressloy. For Secretaries-Henry Sparuick Esq., A. A. Gilbort, Esq. On being conducted to tho Chaii Mr. Hi mon ton said: GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTIO> WO have assembled as representative of a portion of tho Democracy c South Carolina, to oxpresa their op: uion respecting tho Convention soo Lo meet in New York. In the dh charge of the duties thus devolve upou us, wo should keep two card nal points in view. The first is a unhesitating adherence to the Denit eratic party of tho United States? aud this without qualification, witl out consideration, without reservi tion. We aro iuvitcd to participai in tho deliberations of tho Couvei lion before our existence as a Stat hus been recognized, and porhaj without a vote to assist in tho elc> tion of thu candidates which it mn select. In tho hands of tho Northei people will be tho decision of tl canvass. They must decido upon i issues. Their wishes should govei iu planning and iu conducting tl campaign. Wo will set as guests ; their council board, coutidently ei trusting tho management of our i terests to their discretion. The object is tho defeat of tho radie party, their success is of vital it portanco to us. To achieve success, wc must 1 prepared for tho time to put asi< other and less important issues. U til this is achieved, questions of Sta policy-the regulation of matte which should bo decided by the Stat alone-must remain in abeyance Tl radical party, having been in possi sion of almost unlimited power f eight long years, is now seeking perpetuate that power by a centn ized despotism. " Having bound tl hands of tho Executive, and thro: cued tho existence of the Suprer Court, they aro seeking to oblitem State lines, and to decide all qui tions of State Government. Th must bo defeated before tho Stal can bo secured iii tho right to deci t hose questions for themselves. Un they aro defeated, the discussion theso questions is premature. If th aro not defeated, such discussion v be unnecessary and id lo. Lot us th devote ourselves to theso issues aloi which can secure us tho victory, a when this is won, enshrouded by t experience and tho results of 1 conflict, wo eau determine our cou for the future. Tho other cardinal poiut we nr keep before us is, that tho Democ cy in tho State must not be divid? Thero must not, thcro cannot be vision iu our councils. There is u thero cannot bo auy difference principle- among us. Our motiv our objects, our interests aro ? same. A common dangor enfor union among us. And whatever passions of ono, or tho prejudices another, or tho unpractised ability other men seek to accomplish, groat heart of South Carolina < now sympathize in measures wh tend to separate her people. Gen tie mea of the Convention, I thank you profoundly for the distin? guished honor you have conferred upon me, nud invoke your aid in presiding over your deliberations. On motion of Mr. John Hanckcl, the rules of the Houso of Representa? tivos woro adopted for tho govern? ment of tho Convention. Hon. James B. Campbell offered the following preamble and resolu? tion, whioh were adopted: Whereas, It is understood ' to be tho mutual desire of this Convention, and of the Executive Committee appointed tu April last, that a confer? ence should be had for tho purpose of producing harmonious action by the D?mocratie party of this State, Be it Resolved, That a committco ol Bevon bo appointed by the President, for tho pnrposo of conferring with the Exeoutive Committee of the said Convention, and that thu result ol tho couforenco bo reported to thu body. Under"tho resolution, tho President appointed the following committee Messrs. Campboll, Gary, Mciver, Glover, Pclzer, Gilbert and Hanckcl. The Convention then adjouruet until 10 o'clock to-morrow morning, SECOND DAY--MORNING SESSION. CoiiUMMA, JuDe 9.-The Conven tion was culled to order at 10 o'clock the Proskleut, Hon. Charles H. SI mouton, being io the Chair. The journal was road and ap proved. The following geutlemen nppoarei and wero enrolled as members of tin Conveutiou: Barnwell District-Joseph Erviu. Darlington District-Henry L Morris. Edgoficld Distiict - James J Grcjg. Georgetown District-Richard Dc zier, F. S. Parker, R. J. Middletou Jr., Samuel Samson and A. M. Fon tor. The Committco of Conference ai pointed tho preceding day made th following report, through its Chaii man: Tho Committee of Couforenco wit tho Ceutral Executive Committee c the Conveutiou of April last, be loavo to report: That iu the discharge of the duty, they met that Committee i free conference, and after au unn sorvod interchange of views, in whic it became manifest that euch Con mittce was unanimous in an carne desire to harmonize and unite in common purpose, that Coinmitti submitted tho following propositioi namely: "Tho Ceutral Executif Committee having been invited to coufereuco by tho Conveutiou no assembled here, and being most s licitous to secure harmony in tl State, beg leave to submit to tl Conference Committee now iu sc siou tho following basis of uuio namely: That tho Convention pr ceod to tho nomination of delegat to tho National Democratic Couve tion at Now York, to fill np the del gatiou of the State. And the Exec tive Conmiittco pledge themselves uso all their efforts to have tho nominations confirmed by all t! organizations represented by thc sa Committee. Tho Executive Comm tee further recommend, that an Es cutive Committee be appointed 1 this Couveotion, to act with til selected by the Convention in Ap last; and that, in the opinion of tl Committco of Conference, it is n visablo that tho two Executive- Coi mittces should bo consolidated at t earliest moment possible." Your Committee thiuk that stronger evidence could have be offered of a spirit of conciliation a harmony than this proposition p seuts. It offers to this Conventi one-half tho appointments to t New York Conveutiou-tho otl one-half of them only having bt made by tho Convention of Ap ?lint. This (.'oin m i Mee thinks ituuhcuo ing in this Convention to revise the i pointment for ono of tho Congi' sional Districts of the State, name ! tho Fourth, that District not hoi represented iu this Convention. 1 therefore recommend that thc ; pointillists from that District declinen], and, with this oxcepti the proposition bo accepted. D< gates nt largo having been airer appointed of residents of tho Fi and Fourth Districts, we recomim that, in appointing tho romain two delegates and alternates, n dents of the Second and Third I tricts, respectively, bo selected, i that this Convention appoint i delegato and two alternates from Second District, and ono delegato i ono altcruato from tho First t Third Districts, respectively. Wo also recommoud tho appoi mont of ail Executive Committee consist of soveu, and that, as s gusted, tho two committees shall consolidated at tho earliest mom possible; also, that tho* Exccul Committco appointed by us bc tborized to fill any vacancies in appointments mado bv us. JAMES B. CAMPBELL, Chairmat Tho report was unanimoi adopted. The samo Committco also f ' mitted the following as a sup ' mentary report, and asked its refer? ence to a Committee on Resolutions, to be appointed hereafter; which was agreed to: Resolved, That the Domocratio par? ty of this StatoiJduly appreciates and accepts the invitation from the Ex? ecutive Committee of tho Democra? tic party of the United States, to send delegates to tho general Con? vention to be held in Now York, on tho 4th day of Jnly next, to nomi? nate candidates for che Presidency and Vice-Presideucy of tho United States-but* inasmuch as tho military despotism under which South Caro? lina labors will reader it impossible for the white race to cast the vote of the State, at tho next Presidential elec? tion, it is recommended to the dele? gates appointed from this State to ask thu counsel of their brcthreu from other States as to tho proprie? ty of their voting iu tho Convention, and to govern themselves accord? ingly. Resolved, That having entire con? fidence in tho principles aud patriot? ism of tho Democratic party, und bolieving and trusting to their assur? ances that they will, if triumphant, restore and maintain nt tho South, at tilt;y have done iu tho North, in thc East aud in the West, the smprouiaoj aud government of tho white race A WHITE MAX'S GOVERNMENT-leaving to tho States themselves to regulate their suffrage laws; and also tba thoy will expunge thc usurpation; aid tho fraudulent govern mont; created by the military power, uudei what ure called the reconstructs laws, and thereby restore to tin Uuiou tho Southern States, such a they were beforo the enaetrueut o said laws-we hereby pledgo our selves to tho support of tho caudi dates of that party for President au? Vice-President of the United States to bo nominated at the coming Con veutiou iu the city of New York, o; the 4th day of July next. On motion, tho Executive Comrail tee, elected by tho Demokratie Con veution held iu April last, were ir vited to seats ou the floor of th Convoutiou. Geu. M. W. Gary offered the fo lowing resolution, whioh was referrc to tho Committee ou R?solutious: Resolved, That all questions r< latiug to suffrage shall be considere as in abeyance, to bo at some futui time discussed and determined upo in full convention of the Democrat party of this State. Mr. Davis offerud the followiu resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That a Committee t Resolutions, consisting of one men ber from each District represented : tho Conventiou, bo appointed, 1 whom all resolutions, not ordered fi immediate consideration, be referre Under tho r?solution, the Chit appointed Messrs. Rhett, Dozic Green, Epps, Spaiu, Goodwy Gregg, Yenning, Mciver and Gall chat. Mr. Yenning offered the followii resolution, which was referred to t Committee ou Resolutions: Resolved, That tho discriminatl attempted hythe radical Conven Iii at Chicago, between the right of t people North and South to reguhi suffrage among themselves, is an i aidions attack upon tho exercise tho right everywhere; and if by ii geuerous and artful appeals to p: sious, excited by causes which longer exist, universal negro suffra bo forced upon the South, a cardii principle for the protection of t rights aud liberties of tho people each Stato will bo destroyed, and immense stride in the cstablishim of a central despotism accomplish! Mr. Cohen movod that a Commit of Ono from each District represen I in tho Convention be appointed nominate delegates to tho Natio Democratic Convention to bo holt' in New York on tho ?th day of J next. Adopted. Mr. Hanckell offered the follow resolution, which was referred to Committee on Resolutions: Resolved, That, not represent ! auy recognized voto in tho Electc College, it is tho deliberate sense this Convention, with the pres lights before it, that our delegate: that Convention should not voto th?; choice of caudidatcs, but, hav full confidence in-their prudence, triotism, and judgment, this Conv tion loaves them untrammelled instructions. Mr. Rhett offered tho follow resolutions, which were referred tho Committee on Resolutions: 1. Resolved, That there cnn bc free government and no liberty people without fixed f?ndame laws, which thc interests aud sious of transient rulers cannot o throw; and when administrator! the majority in Congress,) seel overthrow them, they are usur and revolutionists-traitors to Constitution aud enemies alike tho people they assume to reprca I and to freo government in tho wc 2. Resolved, That when thu struggle for independence cea South Carolina was prepared in { faith to rosumo her position as oi tho States in tho Union of the UL States, aud, when rejected from position, to which she was inv and a military despotism was over her, she attributed it ratht tho policy of a party usiug thc subdued passions of war than to sober convictions of justice statesmanship; and, whilst suffi I with some degree of fortitude tyranny put over lier, she looks to thu peoplo of tho North to redeem tho pledges which brought tho war to au end, und to restore the Union in its reality, equity and peace. 3. Resolved, That tho United States is a Constitutional Govern? ment and a white man's Government; and that, by thc decision of the Supremo Court of tho United States, it is determined that South Carolina is a State within tho Union and under the Constitution; and that the. attempt of a party to control thc elective franchise within State limits through the general Government, with tho desigu of manufacturing political power by lifting to supre? macy over tho whito population the inferior black race lately slaves, aud thus lo make tho State a prey to anarchy aud strife, and forever inca? pable of enjoying tho privileges and blessings of free government, is ti revolutionary and destructive out? rage, at war with tho prosperity aud pcaco of tho whole country. ?. Resolved, That the Democratic party lias over been the party of tilt Constitution-recognizing its limita tious in the powers conferrad ou thc general Government, and observing the independence aud sovereignty o the Status in their reserved powers, upon which alone, as a system, rest* tho nuiou, the peuce and the liber ties of tho people of thc Unitcc States. 5. Resolved, That it is with groa gratification wo have witnessed tin course of the Democratic party of tin North, in their opposition to the des potism put over the South-a despot ism as inconsistent with the Consti tnLii. n and free government in tb country us it is faithless to the plotl and explicit pledges of Congress am of thc Government of the Unitei States voluuturily put forth to th Southern States ns thc terms o re-.inion and peace. 5. Resolved, That iu the opiuioi of this Conveutiou, the next Prcsi deutiul election is tho most importan which has taken place since tho oi ganization of the Government, ht cause it will determine whether fro government or despotism, liberty o tyranny, is to prevail over tho peopl of the United States; and al thong the white race of South Carolin! under tho bayonet and negro dom nation, is powerless to influence thi great issue, their devout hopes au aspirations, aud their profounder sympathies are with the efforts of til Democrats of tho North to save tl country. On motion, u committee wi nppoiutcd to nominate addition: members of tho Democratic Sta! Central Committee. The Convention then took a rece; until 7 o'clock P. M. EVENING SESSION. Tho Convention met at S o'clot p. m. j The Committco on Nominatioi for delegates to tho Natioual Demi eratic Convention, made tho foliov j iug report, which was unanimous adopted: For tho State at largo-Hon. Wai Hampton, Hon. J. li. Campbell; a j termites, Hon. C. M. Furman, Hoi J. P. Carroll. First District-Hon. A. L. Mai uing; alternate, Hon. R. Dozier. Second District-Hon. C. H. !? mouton; alternates, John Huucki Esq., R. 13. Rhett, Jr., Esq. ! Third District-General M. V Gary; alternate, Hon. A. D. Fi derick. The Committee made no nomin tion from the Fourth District, os i delegate from that District was pi sent, in the Convention. The Committee on Resolutions i ported that while they concurred tho views expressed in tho scvei resolutions beforo them they deem it advisable for tho Conveutiou coufino its expression to tho resol tion recommended by the Commit! of Conference, thinking it sufficic to stand on tho platform of a wb man's government, leaving tho qm tion ol' suffrage to tho decision ! tho States, aud the question of voti j nt tho New York Convention to t j discretion of tho delegates. Til therefore recommended thc adopti of tho supplementary report of t I Conference Committee. The repi I aros adopted unanimously. Thc Comniitteo appointed to i minute additional members of t State Central Executive Committ recoin mended the naines of Hon. D. Porter, T. G. Darker, Esq., Jo E. Carew, Esq., Robert Adger, Es Houry Mciver, Esq., W. P. Finli Esq., and A. A. Gilbert, Esq. Tho report was adopted. Colonel John E. Carew, Charleston, with a few eloquent n appropriate profatory remarks, offei tho followiug resolution, which \ i unanimously adopted: Resolved, That this Couvonti recognizes in the course pursued sii the assembling of this body, by I Central Comniitteo appointed by Convention in April last, a spirit concession and harmony that ontil them to thc confidence and supp of tho peoplo of this State, and t I it regards tho measures proposed f adopted as calculated to ensure t concert of action so necessary to success of tho Democratic party this State. After tho passage of compliment resolutions to Hon. Charles H. mouton, President, and Henry Sj ! nick and A. A. Gilbert, Esqs., Sei ' taries of the Convention, Gem Hampton, who was an interested spectator, and had been invited as a member of tho Central State Execu? tive Committeo to a seat on tho floor, was vociferously called upon and responded in a brief and eloquent speech, thanking tho Conventiou for tho honor done the Executive Com? mittee and himself, and cordially endorsing the action of the Conven? tiou. 4 After which, on motion, the Con? vention adjourned, sine die. Xaoca'l rCtoxKi-fis.. We publish in this morning's paper, from the Yorkvillo Enquirer, an in? teresting skotch of tho King's Moun? tain Military School-an institution in charge of a gentleman well known to us, and who is fitted to be a guide and instructor of tho youth of the State. HUBERS HOUSE, .CHARLESTON. Among the numerous good private boarding houses aud hotels of which our "City by tho Sea" has just reason to boast, there is none we can more cordially and conseioutiously com? mend to tho patronnge of the travel? ing public thau tho Hilbers House. Located in the bond of King street, it possesses tho advantage of being withiu five minutes' walk of tho principal wholesale and retail houses of Charleston, and is within a biscuit throw of the city railway, which runs to both extremes of tho city. By tho t-Id of generous tables and good ser? vants, the proprietress has achieved a success to which hor own amiability aud consideration for her guests eminently entitle her. Go there for good board and cheap rates. MAID ARRANGEMENTS.-The post office open during the week from 8>? a. m. to 7 p. m. On Sundays, from .i to 5 p. m. Tho Charleston aud Western mails are open for delivery at ?}? p. m., and close at 8 Li p. m. Charleston night mail open 8!.i a. m., close 4}? p. m. Northern-Open for delivery at 8}4 a- m-> closes at 2.45 p. m. Greenville-Open for delivery o% p. m., closes at 8|? p. m. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Special at teutiou is called to the following ad? vertisements, published for the first lime this morning: Presbyterian Church Pew Bent. Meeting Columbia Chapter. Jacob Levin-Auction. Dan. Hoi'lbeck-Meeting Creditor s. D. C. Peixotto & Son-Auction. From tlic North. A friend in New Jersey writes to us: "I received a letter from, a Mr. Ezra Carter, of Portland, Maine, iu which he says he has read the Remou straxxce of the Committee, and wishes to have some thirty or forty copies for distribution, thinking that it may do much good in tho North and West. Please send to his address, say, thir? ty copies. "He thinks every Democi^atic edi? tor should re-publish it as a cam? paign document. "Yours, J-." Columbia Chapter No. 5, B.\ A.". M.'. A THE REGULAR CONVNCATION .*^fof tilia Chapter will be held THIS EVEN IX G, at Ho'oloclt, at Masonic Hail. Rv order of tho ll. P. Juno 10 1 W. H. WIQG, Secretary. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. AT an adjourned meeting of tho Corpo? ration of this Church, held Monday, 23th ultimo, a ro-aHsessment of tho Tews was ordered. All Pow-holdera who dosiro to retain thoir Pows at tho incroaaod valu? ation, aro requested, ns early as possible, to notify cither of the undersigned. Pews not taken boforo tho 1st of July, proximo, will bo dcclured vacant and rented to other applicants. C. II. BALDWIN, Chairman Temporal Committee. E. STENHOUSE, Juno 10 3\ Secretary and Treasurer. In tho District Court of the United States for South Carolina. In tho matter of Melvin M. Cobon, of Co? lumbia. Bankrupt!-Petition .fur Full aifl Final 1) incitar ye in Bankruptcy, ORDERED, that a hearing bo had on tho :11st day of July, at Federal Court House in Charleston, S. C. ; and thot^oil creditors, Ac, of said Bankrupt apprar^n said limo and placo, and show cause, if any they can, why tho prayer of tho peti? tioner should lint ho grunted. And that a meeting of Creditors of said Bankrupt will bo held nt tho oflico of II. SUMMER, Esq., Register of Third Congressional District, Sooth Carolina, on 21st day of July, issn, at 12 m., at Newberry Court House, S. C. By order of tho Court, tho -ltli dav of Juuo, 1S158. DAN. HOHLRECK, dork of Dist. Court of U. S. for S. C. . Juno 10 w3 COOLING MEDICINES. SOLUTION CURATE MAGNESIA, fro?!), GINGER POWDERS, Soda Powders, SiedliU Powders, Chesnut Grove Whiskey, Tarrant's Aperient, Hurband's Magnesia, Congress Water. For sale by FISHER A HEINITS1I, June 5 Pharmacists. ORANGE HAMS. 171 OR SALE by ? May 22 FISHER & LOWRANCE.