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COLUMBIA, Tuesday Morning, July 7 Tb? Kew Legislature. The Legislature of tho reconstruc? tion measuros of Congress, created and assembled under the military auspices of Geooral Canby, met in this city yesterday. No trite South Carolinian could visit their place of meeting without feeling the humiliation of the hour. As we looked upon the scene, memo? ries of the past crowded upon our mind, and the contrast suggested by the speotaole before us stood out in bold relief before our mental vision. The places onco filled by the wisdom, the substance and the honor of the State, we found usurped by a motley crowd of negro men, and whites for the most part aliens to the State. Hero and there, only, wus a man found who truly represented the white people of tho Stato. Wo hopo that tho Democratic members of the Houao and Senate, though few in number, will do all in their power to relievo the situation. Upon these gentlemen rest a heavy responsibility. Theirs it will bo to tell to the radicals Bomo unweloomo truths, to uphold as far as possible tho interests so inadequately repre? sented in tho General Assembly, and to remind this body occasionally that as their reign will probably bo short, so it becomes them to bo discreet in their measures. We heard the studied address of the Speaker elect, and thought how little the affeotation of magnanimity and generosity could reliovo ono from the consequencos of an association and a policy at variance with thoso Qualities. <-??-? Consistency. Gen. Cunby issued his orders, re? cognizing tho election of the Hon. John H. Heid, Senator; and J. B. Moore, B. Frank Sloan nnd Dr. John Wilson, as Representatives from the County of Anderson. Tho Senate, very sensibly, upon hearing tho order read, admitted Mr. Heid as the Sena? tor-one of the members stating, vory pertly and correctly, that both branches of the Legislature were certainly under military authority un? til the Legislature adopted tho 14th amendment to the Constitution. In the House, however, when Gen. Cauby's certificate was presented by Messrs. Moore, Sloan and Wilson, that body decided that Gen. Canby's certificate was not prima facie evi? dence of election, and referred the credentials to a committee. Little doubt exists as tu what the report of thc committee will be. It is the first instunce, within our knowledge, where a member of a legislative body, having a certificate of elec? tion, and, theroforc, the prima facie right to a seat in the organization of a body, has been denied. Tho Anderson delegation furnished the body precisely the same certificato that was furnished by every other member of tho House. They wore conservative; and yet, with this prima facie evideneo of a right to a seat, rofusod admittance in the House. Anderson has, thero? forc, been excluded from any voice in the selection of Speukcr or other officers of the House, although their delegates held tho same certificates that aro hold by thoso that cxcludod them. -????-i A C?r:?. Tho following extract is taken from the Columbia correspondence of tho Charleston Mercury: "COLUMBIA, S. C., July 4-10 P. M.-Tho inauguration of tho Gover? nor is expected on Monday. A num? ber of citizens, it is understood, will publish a manifesto, calling upon tho people of tho State to stand by tho now State Government. Among these, I have heard tho names of Messrs. Jack Caldwoll, J. P. Thomas, Daniel Miller, of Columbia, aud Mr. F. W. Dawson, of your city." So far as this statement refers to tho undersigned, ho desires to de? clare that it is wholly unfounded. J. P. THOMAS. Trre COTTON TAX.-The oxact phraseology of tho law repealing tho cotton tax having become a matter of dispute, a certified copy of tho Act has been procured from Wash? ington by tho Journal of Commerce. Tho law roads, all cotton grown in the United State3 after tho year 1867 shall be exempt from internal tax, and cotton imported from foreign countries, on and after November 1, 1808, shall bo exempt from duty. Taxing ir ii 11 eil lutci Bondi. It will bo seen by the Congressional proceedings that Mr. Hooper, from the Committee of Ways and Means in the House of Representatives, re? ported a bill taxing the interest on j United States bonds, and other se? curities, ten per cent. The commit? tee, however, in their report, express their opposition to the bill, which they intimate smacks of repudiation, and say they only report it bemuse directed to do so by the House. The passago of the resolution by the House, instructing the committee to report this bill, may be regarded as evincing a recognition of thoso mani? festations of dissatisfaction which ever result from a violation of the great principle, no matter what the pretexts or the purpose, that bur? thens should be equally borne by all classes of tho community. There may, os tho Baltimoro Sun says, be domagogism in the present proposi? tion, especially coming from the sourco it does-a source which lately gavo utterance to high-sounding phrases about the preservation of the faith of Government. Yet there can be no mistake as to tho feeling of the mosses of the country in regard to the injustice which has been done them in takiug advantage of a state of war to fasten upon them unequal burdens, in taxing all labor, and yet exempting bond-holder3. It does not follow, however, that there is any real sentiment in favor of repudia? tion in the conntry. Tho good sense of thc American peoplo cannot fail to discern that restoration of the credit of tho country depends upon the preservation of its good faith. That thc platform of thc Republicans, put forth at Chicago, is susceptible of two constructions on tho subject of thc payment of tho national debt, thero can be no doubt, though declaring nt thc same time that repudiation in any form is a national crime. How tho burdens of tho people, in this regard, are to bo in future properly adjusted nud equalized, is now not definitely known, further than that regard for the obligations of prosent contracts always insures good credit thereafter, and surely money may be obtained on new loans nt much lower rates of interest, hythe redemption of present issues os they may mature or become redeemable, at the option of tho Go? vernment. As tho first five yeai's expiro of tho five-twenties, if we show ourselves prepared to pay them off, in good faith, lessening the amount each time, through tho prac? tice of a proper economy, capital will bo readily offered at lower rates to replace such loans as may be then necessary to tho Government. The bill for tho discontinuance of the Freedman's Bureau, which has been reported back favorably to the Senate, provides that the Bureau shull bo withdrawn on the 1st of next January, from all the Southern States represented in Congress; the educational department, however, to be continued until otherwise ordered. Thc bill also provides for thc continuance in office for life of the present Commissioner, General O. O. Howard; his place to be filled, in tho event of his death or resigna? tion, by appointment of tho Presi? dent, with the consent of the Senate. The great German Sch?tzenfest in New York, now in progress in Jones' Wood, began on Saturday last, and will bo kept up the whole of this week. These great festivals aro a peculiarity of tho German people. They gather by thousands and en? gage in their favorite sports, enjoy themselves to tho full, without allow? ing their sociablcness to degenerate into riot, and disperse in good humor to moot, again harmoniously. As a New York cotemporary puts it, ..they havo compassed tho mystery of get? ting merry without getting drunk, aud a free fight is not ono of those blessings of perfect liberty for which they are over sighing in philosophy and song. Tho particular gathering now takiug placo in. New York is very interesting. Germans from tho Fatherland aro there, with Gormans from nlmost ovory State in tho Union, to competo for prizes valued at above $30,0u0. King William of Prussia has sont, among other ob? jects to bo contended for, a needle gun. Tho days aro occupied with manly sports, and tho evenings aro devoted to a continuai round of balls, concerts und suppers. It is such an affair as not only gives pleasure to thoso participating in tho festivities, but also makes New York thoroughly happy as when a Prince of Wales or a Chinese embassy is doing it tho favor to make a temporary halt be? tween its two rivers." Flem oes at lo I>ajicr?-No. ?. ' i REFLECTION'S ON TUB FOURTH OF JULY, 1868. Among the great secondary causes that led to the Revolutionary war was "taxation without representa? tion." The colonists denied the right of the British Parliament to levy taxes upon them without repre? sentation; and the matter was finally submitted to the arbitrament of the sword. The result was that the great right'for which the colonists contend? ed was successfully asserted and be cume a cardinal principle in the free institutions of this country. Aud this point was gained, bo lt remem? bered, by ichite men, for tho benefit of while men and their descendants. For this the blood of white mon was shed freely, and it became tho sacred in? heritance of them and their children. We do not say that white mon may not extend the benefits of their inhe? ritance to others; but we do affirm, that it is their blood-bought right to dis? ip?se of the mattel' at their will and I pleasure. What now is the stato of affairs, July 4, 1868? The ancient land? marks of South Carolina ruthlessly removed; a Northern man of recent importation, who pays not a dollar in the way of taxes, tho Governor of the State; many of the wisest, best, wealthiest citizens of the Stnte, and the sons of the heroes of '76, disfran? chised; the Legislature of the State two-thirds negroes, and the majority of the remaining one-third carpet? baggers from abroad, and Southern recreants and demagogues-many of them worse, more ignorant and more malicious than their colored friends; and, furthermore, we have the pros? pect of being represented in Congress by Senators and Representatives, who will be tit exponents of the electors who shall put thom in office. Thus the white people of the State, who comprise almost exclu? sively the class of tax-payers, are not represented. Here, on tho 6th of July, 1868, two days after the 92d anniversary of Americau liberty, we have everything mado ready for iltaxation without representation." But this is not all. Wo have "representation without taxation." Of tho 98 colored legislators, tho tax collector's books show that 67pay no taxes nt all, and 97 pay but seventy cents each; and 4.6 radical whites pay loss than seven dollars each, 24 pay? ing no taxes at all. The lato assessment of real estate throughout tho State is 870,507,075. This is the amount of taxable proper? ty nt the mercy of tho non-tax paying Legislature. May Heaven protect the lamb from tho wolves-or in its good turn grant that the lamb become a lion, and thus that the State be saved. GOD SAVE THE STATE. And this is enacted in South Caro? lina-one of "the old thirteen"-of whom Mr. Bancroft, a Northern his? torian, has said that she "formed the American Union." Ninety-two years after forming this Union, under its forms and in its spirit, the diadem of her glory is snatched off, the mantlo of her sove? reignty torn away by alien and de? generate hands, and her nakedness exposed to the rude gaze of mocking man. But be of good cheer, noble moth? er ! Your true and faithful sous will yet rescue you from the spoilers' hand and clothe you again in your spotless garments. T. Last Wednesday afternoon, a num? ber of raftsmen stopped at Alma, Iowa, a small town on tho Mississippi River, and, having drank much whiskey, demanded more. Fearing tho consequences, tho saloon keepers refused to give them any, and, in their rage, the raftsmen proceeded to the task of demolishing every drinking establishment in the place. This wes soon accomplished, when they attacked the stores and private residences, and robbed, beat und maltreated the inmates. The County Sheriff and his deputy attempted to restore order, but some of the rafts? men drew their revolvers and shot him and his compnnion dead, and then fired promiscuously into the crowd, dangerously wounding a num? ber of other*. Tho German citizens at lost constituted themselves into a vigilance committee sud denned out the invaders. It is understood here that Hon. Charles M. Furmnu and Hon. Henry Gourdin have gone to England to ne? gotiate a lonu in behalf of tho South I Carolina Railroad Company ; or, moro properly speaking, they have gone there to effect, if possible, an arrange? ment with the foreign bondholders to get their consent to a withdrawal of tho Stato guarantee, by offering in lieu a first mortgage on tho road which is ample security for the amount involved. There aro other rumors nflor.t here? about tho mission of these gentle? men ; one being to endeavor to raise a million of dollars for the beuofit of the planters, to be used as a sort of Planters' Bank ; another report is that they have gone as tho commis? sioned agents of tho State, to borrow a million of dollars. [Columbia Correspondence. Mercury. " ^?OO?X .Ttema. ? Rev. Father Bermingham, who -inmbor of years had charge of o- leter's Church, in this city, is on a visit to Columbia, and will be warm? ly welcomed by his many old friend.?. COLORED DEMOCRATIC BARBECUE. - Pleasant Goode (for the Committee) reqnests ns to state that a Demo? cratic barbecuo will be given to-day, in Latta'8 grove. Their Democratic friends-white and colored-are in? vited to attend. Several speakers will address tho meeting. Tho days have now commenced getting shorter and will continue to do so until the 21st of December. SOUTHERN CULTIVATOR.-We aro in receipt of the Juiy number of this valuable agricultural monthly. It is well filled with able and interesting articles, upon every subject connected with the farm and household. It should bo in the hands of every farmer. Published by William Sc W. L. Jones, Athens, Ga., at $2 a year, in advance. "PLAVINO HORSE."-A gentleman from the country, who arrived in Columbia yesterday, reports that ho saw "Sut Lovengood's Dad" illus? trated He saw a young white man attached to a plow, while the father guided the implemeut. This, wo are assured, is not an isolated case. THE Two GOVERNORS.-Gen. R. K. Scott arrived in Columbia yester? day afternoon. Ho was received at tho depot by His Excellency Gov. J. L. Orr and a number of thc mem? bers of tho Legislature. A coach and four was in attendance, and the two Governors were driven rapidly to Nickerson's. Gen. Scott will, doubt? less, take the reins to-day. Tho abstract of thc proceedings oi tho Legislature, published to-daj', shows that Gov. Orr lins been invited by both houses to send iii a message to their respective bodies. This will be done to-day, and to-morrow wt shall present our readers with this lengthy and interesting document, Gen. Scott will be formally inaugu? rated either to-day or to-morrow. TUE MONITORS.-Rev. J. L. Rey? nolds has placed before us two speci? mens of tho genuine "Monitor" po tato, grown by himself, which aro t little ahead of any that wc have ye seen. One of them-which has five guns (or projections)-weighs on? pound and three ounces; while th< other, which has but a single projec tion, weighs nearly a pound. Trj again, gentlemen-tho professor i ahead. The Fourtli. THE CELEBRATION IN TUE CITY. The "FOURTH OF JULY!" What i host of recollections pass, in rapi< succession, across our mental vision as vivid as tho occurrences them selves ! Ten years ago, with what fever of excitement thc coming o the eventful day was anticipated Every one-from the little urchin t tho old man bowed and wrinkle with his weight of years-had some thing given, in tho former instance by kind parents, and hoarded wit great care in the latter, to do bono to our natal day. All were happj for that day at least, and good-wi towards their fellow-men was in printed on tho faces c America's - Freedom's-sous But, alas ! this and all othc land marks wero soon forgotten i the desolating war wdiich swept ov( C T country for five long years, an t i1 J Fourth of July was a thing of tl past. Now, however, peace has bec restored, and old heritages aro bein reclaimed. As to Columbia, thc da was ushered in by the ringing of tl city bell, followed by tho Intermiui blc cracker and pistol firing. At 1 o'clock, a national salute was fired c the University green, by the soldie: belonging to the garrison. At 1 o'clock at night, tho city was pe fectly quiet, little folks and big one apparently, being completely "playt out." Tho Republicans had a turu-ou Several of the societies-few in nun hers to what they were a year ago formed a procession, and headed I a drum and fife, marched to Latta Grove. Mr. Wigg (tho Proba Judge) presided. Tho D?clarai ic of Independence was read, ai speeches delivered by Dr. A. ( Mackey, (candidate for the Unit* ? -? States Senate;) W. J. Whipper, Beverly Nash, J. B. Adams, A. J. Rnnsier, F. L. Cardoza and Treasurer N. G. Parker. Although the crowd was very demonstrative, the whole affair, wo believe, passed off very well, with but one exception-one freedman cut another severely in the back with a knife. The twentieth anniversary celebra? tion of the Marion Street Sunday School, was held in the church of that name. By 9 o'clock, iiie hour at which the services commenced, the building was filled to its utmost capacity. The church was tastefully decorated with evergreens, and au immense arch, with tho words, "Know thou the God of thy Fathers," spanned the pulpit. Bev. J. L. Dixon opened the proceedings with a fervent prayer, when a beautiful ode, "Happy meet we here," written for the occasion, was sung by the choir; followed by dialogues and recitations, participated in by thirty-four of the scholars, as follows: Masters R. At? kinson, John Walton, M. Kirk, W. McFeat, W. M. Morton, C. B. Bra? dy, James G. Beard, M. Broughton, R. W. Stubbs, W. North, F. Capers, P. Beard, J. E. Beard, J. R. Thack am, C. Nipper, James Ogilvie, H. A. Browne, John Elkins, Jr., W. La Motte, and Misses Carrie Purse, C. Kirk, M. A. North, Mary Brady, A. Wightman, M. O'Neale, S. Patton, E. Hunter, M. Anderson, M. La Motte, C. Atkinson, G. O'Neale. So far as the children were concerned, we will only say that some of the recitations were very good, others passable, and but one or two that were below what might be termed the average. Duo allowance must be made, however, as many of them never before faced an audience. The deceased superintendent, Rev. F. W. Pape, was kindly remembered by his little flock, and a feeling address by young Atkinson drew tears from many. Several odes were interspersed with the recitations. Rev. S. Leard, a favorite with the children, delivered au interesting address, taking as his text David's advice to Solomon, "Know thou the God of thy fathers." This interesting exhibition was closed by singing tho beautiful hymn: "Shall we meet beyond tho siver, Whero the surges cease to roll, Whore, in all tho bright forever, Sorrow ne'er shall press the soul?" And tho Rev. S. Browne dismissed the audience with the benediction. THE BAEBECCE AND PIC-NIC AI ' BATESVIELEE-For a week-aye, two weeks previous to Saturday-the absorbing topic was the celebration of the Fourth at Batesville. Though there were other pic-nics and barbe? cues, they were but lesser lights in comparison. "Batesville!" was the cry; and to Batesville everybody whe possibly conld, went. Tho cars foi the party, eleven in number, were well, we intended to say filled, bul the expression will convey no aecu rate idea-they were wedged witt passengers. From tho time of start ing to the arrival at tho end of thc route, the conversation was filleci with sparkling wit and repartee, and many a hearty laugh was indulged ir at the expense of some luckless wigh: who unwarily gave rise to it by som? queer remark. On the approach tc the terminus, the depot was seen t< be crowded with tho citizens of Lex ington, Edgefield and other Districts and tho shouts and cheers whicl went up out of the multitude wen certainly suggestive of friendship, i not of decorum. Among the passengers, we wen pleased to see our confreres of tin Charleston Baily JVcics, Cnptnii Dawson and our old habitue, Feli: DeFoutaiuo-tho last named so lonj known ns "Personne," the war cor respondent from tho army of Virginii to tho columns of tho Charlestoi Courier, and afterwards editor of th? unfortunate Columbia South Caro linian. These gentlemen appeared tc enter into tho spirit of tho occasion, and the Captain, on our return, ex pressed himself delighted with thc manner in which the day had beet passed. Wo were glad to hear this, and hope ho is convinced, ero thia, that Columbia and its surroundini country is quite as healthy as Charles ton. and that ho will, therefore, lei us remain in undisturbed possession of our Corps L?gislatif-that being his plea for its removal to the metro^ polis. After disembarking at Batesville, the party proceeded to the Compa ny'a depot, where the country girls and boys were having a real country dance, the musio being doled out, from a three-stringed fiddle, by an improvised musician, seated ou a pile, composed of three or four boxes and a nail keg. The dancing was soon made more lively, on the ap? pearance of the redoubtable "Jim,-" accompanied by tho whole of his well-known band. Quadrilles were followed by waltzes; they by other dauces, and so on, ad infinitum. But the chief feature of tho ball-room was the dancing of the "Highland Fling," by a young gentleman of this city. He was the observed of all observers, and every one gazed on in silence until ita completion, when he was loudly encored. Dnriug the day, a speech was made by Colonel William Johnson, on mat? ters connected with the road. After diuuer, Captain Dawson, Mr. De Fontaine, and several others, made a few remarks. Pleasant Goode and William Storrs (colored) were called on, and gave some plain and whole? some advice to the colored men pre? sent. Thc dinner was a success, in the full meaning of the word, The tables covered the space of over an acre, aud wore lined with tempting viands. Preparations were made for 2,000 persons. This, one ,. would think, was indeed a large supply, but there were fully 2,500 on the ground. Mauy of them carried eat? ables with them, and did not tax the tables. There was, also, au enor? mous barbecue, consisting of pigs and sheep, to which ample justice t was done. Everything passed off without the disturbances usual on such occasions; and. on our way back, we witnessed many a tender parting between the pretty little country lasses and our own gay boys, which may, in time, load to the altar those who, but for this frolic, would have been strangers to the end of time. The hospitality of our country friends will never be forgotten. And we will conclude by saying that, if every Fourth of July is to be as pleasant as the last, we wish every day was a Fourth. MALI, ARRANGEMENTS.-The post office open during the week from 8}? a. m. to 7 p. m. On Sundays, from ?? to 5 p. m. The Charleston aud Western mails are open for delivery at 4,'.< p. m., and close at 8)4 P- m. Charleston night mail open Sj J a. m., close ?j? P? m Northern-Open for delivery at 8l.i a. m., closes at 2.45 p. m. Greenville-Open for delivery 5}.< p. m., closes at 8}< p. m. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Special at] teutiou is called to the following ad? vertisements, published for the first time this morning: True Brotherhood Lodge. Palmetto Fire Engine Company. Jacob Levin-Gas notice. C. Bouknight-Charlotte Road. J. H. & S. Reynolds-School. HiTTixa THE MAKE.-In the late Irish Church debate, in the House of Lords, the Bishop of Oxford hit the mark wheu he said this measure would not pacify the Irish people, who wanted nothing less than sepa? ration from England. That is it exactly. And why shouldn't they? Being Irishmen, and not English? men, it is about as natural a thing os can be imagined that they should want Ireland for the Irish. Every nation desires, above all things, to preserve its independence, or reclaim it if lost. Seven centuries have not extinguished that ineradicable senti? ment of human nature in Ireland. It bids fair to last foerver. Very like? ly England cauuot afford to give up Ireland, and might being the only rule of right recognized among na? tions, Ireland will have to submit till the opportunity comes. But no such sop to Cerberus as tho Irish Church bill is ever going to entirely pacify Ireland. UNT?ED STATES SENATOR FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.-Tho Greenville Enterprise says: "It seems generally conceded that Mr. Mackej', the President of tho late Convention, is to bo chosen as oue of the Senators. It appears to be an opinion with many that Gov. Orr may be selected as the other. If the Legislature makes this selection, they will have a more able Senator than any other reconstructed State, and a mau equal to the foremost of any State in mental power and political engucity." The Legislature of Louisiana, as officially announced by General Bu? chanan, stands twenty Republicans to sixteen Democrats in tho Senate, and fifty-six Republicans to forty-five I Democrats in the House.