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THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET. 1778 ^j|jgP^ 1868 For President, HORATIO SEYMOUR, OF N. Y. For Vtce-President, GEN. F. P. BLAIR, OF MISSOURI. COLUMBIA. -!J-_-i Sunday Morning, July 536,1868. Faluo Sames. The application of tho epithet ..rebel" and "rebel sympathizer" to either of the great political parties or sections of this country, can never be used by an intelligent writer or speaker without a consciousness that it is false, and without a oontempt of the understanding of those to whom it is addressed. Is there any one in this country who defies or seeks to overthrow the authority of its Go? vernment? If not, there are no rebels here. When a rob alli on is put down in other paris of the world even in Russia-the conquerors cease to speak of the party subjugated os rebels. H there were no other reason, their pride of viotory would prevent them from conceding, by the use of suoh an expression, that they had failed to put down resistance to the authority of their Government. If that is not what the radicals mean by the use of tho term, let them em? ploy language that conveys what they do mean. There are no rebels in this country now, meaning by that term men who resist the authority of the United States. There ore plenty of men, however, including probably a large majority of tho whole popu? lation, who are rebels in the radical sense; that is, men who do not be? lieve in radicalism. But what an insult, exclaims the Baltimore Sun, it is to our country to call that rebel? lion, thereby stigmatizing the greater portion of the American people as rebels and traitors, while only a choice minority, kept faithful by free access to official flesh-pots, are loyal and true. ARMI?O THE LOYAL Maim.-The bill authorizing the distribution of arms to the loyal militia in tho Southern States, caused a warm de? bate in Congress. The real object of the ninth section, Senator Davis sur? mised, was to put arms into the hands of the radical Governors in the South, for tho purpose of carry? ing their States for that tioket. Suoh a measure os arming tho black militia of the South, while tho whites are comparatively defenceless, in connection with a long series of oppressive and irritating acts, led Mr. Davis to say, also, that it looked to him as if there was a deliberate purpose to force a war of races. As there is never wanting a pretext with those who meditate the commission of monstrous crimes, the most exag? gerated stories are related of the murder of "loyal" men in tho South, while nothing is said of the at least equally numerous assassinations of conservatives. That exceedingly re? fined and dignified Senator, Mr. Drake, whoso language in the Senate chamber seems to show snob an ele? vated .appreciation of the position he occupies, and the presence in which he speaks, said: "Thore wore no such men outside of hell as the rebels, and the only way to deal with them was to crush them." The real offence of the South is, that she has submitted to the results of the war in good faith, instead of giving the pretext that was desired by hor extremo enemies for confiscation and extermination. Do they wish now to goad the South into resistance, in order to consummate cherished hopes and plans? - DROWNED.-A negro man, whose name we did not learn, in returning from Camden to the plantation at which ho was at work, was drowned in attempting to swim the river near the ferry, on Monday morning. Ho divested himself of his clothing, and tied thom in a bundle, fastening it to tho nock and shoulders, and plunged in. It is supposed that the bundle clipped, turned under, ohokiug him so that ho could not swim, and thus he drowned. Tho father and brothor witnessed tho drowning from the shore, but wero unable to render any assistance.-Camden Journal. A Mr. "Wilmot, of Vinton County, Ohio, eighty-four years of age, re? cently cut an cntiro new sot of teeth. Tito Illue Ridge Railroad. FORT HIM,, June 30, 1868. General J. W. Harrison, President of ike Blue Ridge R. R. Company: It affords me pleasure to comply with your request tb inform you in a letter of the agricultural and mineral resonrcoH of Pickens District. With beautiful scenery, delightful eli m ato and thousands of acres of tillable lands now in forests, we only need an importation of industrious farm? ers, to make this, uot only the gar? den spot of tho State, but of tho South. Tbe District is watered with many boautiful streams, afford? ing fine water power for machinery, and rich, alluvial soil for agriculture, handsomely compensating the labor? er, even under tho present caroless system of cultivation. With tho importation of foreigners, wo will, of course, attain the improvements in farming which have made sections of the North and Europe bloom like a garden. The soil and climate both much the Bame as Central and Southern France-are admirably adapted to the culture of tho grape and beet, whioh must, in the course of time, become important elements of wealth. In the present condition of society and of agriculture, great facilities aro afforded for stook-rais? ing-miles of rauge or pasture lands, open to all, on which sheep can be fattened all tho year round, and horned cattle for niue months in the year. Although the influence of climate and soil aro sufficiently great to attract tho immigrant, who desires to find a profitable and a happy home, and the mouied mau, who looks for a delightful summer resort, still these will have but small influ? ence in attracting capital, energy and labor to our country, in compa? rison with tho great mineral re? sources, which, as yet, lio hidden and wholly undeveloped. But few attempts have been made to develop these great resources. The few, however, made, with little capital and less practical or scientific know? ledge, have proven remunorativo and paid handsomely for tho outlay. Gold, silver, copper, load, iron and manganese exist iu considerable quantities. I have also found traces of platinum and nickel, and have beon informed that theso abound, nearer tho mountains. Gold can be found, in small quan? tities, all over tho County, but, as far as my observation, will only pay in three belts, which pass through the County in a North-east and South-west directions. Tho first, and, as far as tested, tho richest belt, runs along tho West branoh of Sene? ca River, crossing C?nneross Creek, below Kilpatrick's Mills, uutil it reaches tho course of tho Seneca, then crossing and along the East brauch of Twelve Mile Creek. Until recontly, but few efforts have been made to open veins in this belt. Many thousands of dollars have been taken out of tho deposits on tho lauds of Brown, B. Phillips, Mrs. Lorton, Dr. Lowis aud others. The second bolt runs across from near the source of the Couneross Crook, to the neighborhood of Walhalla. On this belt, Banker ?fe Co. havo opened a vein, about three miles from Walhalla, reported to bo ricli in gold, and handsome traces of silver and copper. Tho third belt commences in tho old Indian bound? ary, and extends along tho Blue Ridgo Mountains, including thc rich deposits and veins of Cherokee and Tomassee. But little attention has been given to silver, but, from seve? ral specimens I havo seen, in my opinion, with proper investigation, several rich veins will bo discovered above Walhalla. Copper is known to exist, in great abuudanco, along tho range of tho Bluo Ridgo Moun? tains. Iron is found all over this County, but would only pay near tho mountains. Theso two last mentioned minerals will afford an iuoxhaustiblo stream of wealth, as soon as we aro in communication with tho coal region boyond tho Bluo Ridgo Mountains. The com? pletion of tho Bluo Ridge Railroad will enable us to develop theso vari? ous mineral interests, and, by bring? ing them togethor quickly and I cheaply, fostor and encourage manu? factures. I have overlooked, so far, tho ex? tensive and valuable beds of lime? stone immediately on the liuo of tho road, not far abovo Walhalla. Theso, at small expenso, can and- will bo opened, and this groat fertilizer put within the reach of the most modo rato farmers. In conclusion, allow mo to soy, that, nowhoro elso in tho South, can the enterprising capitalist find a better, more certain, or safer invest? ment for his money, than in this region. Tho immigrant can fiud a cheap, profitable and peaceful homo. Hero is a fine climato, boautiful scenery, mountains and vallie?, picturesque water-falls', productive soils and in? exhaustible mineral wealth. We want capital, an industrious and frugal population, and the extension of railroad facilities, to fully develop this beautiful and healthy section. In addition to tho immense iucreaso of tho commerce of tho State, tho development of tho minorai wealth alono would fully compensate for the small amount now required to finish "j great railroad. Yours, &c, P. G. CALHOUN. Political Correspondence. POHAIUA, S. C., July 13. 2b -^-, Columbia, S. C. DEAB SIB: Emboldened by that warm interest which you have mani? fested iii organizing a Southorn Do? rn icraoy, I would most respectfully submit the following queries for answers; knowing, also, that you would not, in answering them, ex? perience material inconvenience: What are the principles of the Re? publican party? Whence was it originated? Who are its present leaders? Its probable strength, North and South? The probable ro Buit, should that party triumph? Apply the same to the Democratic party. Also, what are its main objects? What the condition of the negro, if this party predominate? What the public and private character of Sey? mour, the Democratic nominee? What that of the Republican? What the number of slaves? What tho number of freedmen now in die South? What per centum of these, on an estimate, voted the Democratic tick? et? What is the state of the African in his native country? What mostly led to the ?mancipation of slaves? Were the Russians remunerated for the loss of their serfs? In tho ovont of a war, what would probably bo the relative forces arrayed by tho two parties? I have but recently stepped in the political arena, constrained by busi? ness that consumed all my time. I find a Democratic Club organiz? ed at this place; and hope that yon, in replying to the questions pro? pounded, may be but pushing on that great work, for which our State is in a great measure indebted to you. Most respectfully, yours, DEAR Sra: I have received your communication of July 13th, and it gives me pleasure to give you all tho information at my command. 1. I regard the Republican party as ono originally made up of those who opposed African slavery, and favored the National theory as op? posed to the States Rights. Now, I regard it as a faction, bent upon re? taining power; and in order to do this, ready to give the negro power, at the white man's expense; and ready, at the North, to destroy civil liberty, and to consummate party purposes at almost any cost. It is the party of sectionalism, of hate and vengeance. 2. Its leaders are Grant, Colfax, Thad. Stevens, Bulter, Greeley, Sum- ' ner, Wilson, ?c. 3. At the North, we expect to show that it is less strong than the Demo? cratic party. At the South, it is com? posed of Northern carpet-baggers, a few Southern renegades, and almost all the negro voters. 4. Should tho party triumph, tho result would bo either military des? potism or civil war, or both. 5. The Democratic party is the grand historical partyjof.the country, that made it what it was beforo tho war-that seeks to redeem it now from radical corruption, tyranny aud misrulo, and to start it afresh upon n career of honor and prosperity. It maintains the rights of the States and tho liberties of tho citizen. It is Caucasian in its sympathies, high in its tone, and conservatively pro? gressive in its policy. It recognizes tho civil status of the freedmen, and leaves his political status to bo deter? mined by the constitutional power of each sovereign State in the Union. 6. At the North, this party is strong and increasing its numbers by acces? sions from conservative Republicans. Al the South, it embraces a few con? servative negroes, and tho whites al? most entirely. 7. Its leaders are Seymour, Blair, Pendleton, Hendricks, Doolittle, Hancock, Johnson, Hampton, Per? ry, &o. 8. Its triumph would bring tho country back to law and order; would improve the finances; diminish the taxes, and restore the political con? trol of tho Southern States to tho whites, to whom it belongs. 9. Should tho Democratic party prevail, the civil rights of tho negro would bo fully recognized in the Southern States, and a suffrage ex? tended to him basod upon proporty or intelligence, or both. 10. Mr. Seymour's publio charac? ter is high. He is regarded the most accomplished statosman in the Union; a man deeply versed in tho philoso? phy of government, entertaining broad, comprehensivo views as to the needs of tho country, and ani? mated by an earnest patriotism. In private lifo, his character is equally exalted. A gentleman, a scholar, a Christian; there is no man in tho Union better calculated to adorn the Presidential chair. 11. Gen. Grant is a soldier. We refer you to his record. In war, he was magnanimous. lu pcaco, he has become the instrument of an unscru ?iulous party, who desire his sword ar moro than his brains. 12. It is estimated that there aro about 3,500,000 negroes in the South, of whom there are about 750,000 voters. 13. Wo do not know what per cent. of ? these voted tho D?mocratie ticket, bat it was small. 14. The Btato bf tho African, in bia native coan try, is barbarous, and degraded, and idolatrous. 15. Tho emancipation of the negroes was regarded a military ne? cessity, nud President Lincoln based the net upon that ground. 16. I cannot, now, state under what circumstances Russia emanci? pated her serfs. 17. As to your last question, per? mit me to reserve that for future con? sideration. Yours respeotfally, - THE L?GISLATURE:. EIGHTEENTH DAx's PBOCEEDINOS. SENATE. Tho President presented a commu? nication from H. P. Hammett, Esq., President of the Greenville and Co? lumbia Railroad Company, inviting tho members to participate in an ex? cursion, whioh would start for Green? ville, to-morrow, and return on Mon? day. After considerable discussion, the invitation was accepted, with the understanding that no adjournment would bo made for the purpose, and only snch members could go who could find it convenient to do so. A communication was read from tho Speaker of tho Honse, transmit ting a protest of T. Harvey and Con? sort, against the admission of R. M. Sims, as Senator from Lancaster, which was referred to the Committee ou Elections. The bill to remove the Court House of Beaufort County from Gillison villo to Beaufort town, was received from tho House, read a first time, and ordered to a second reading on Monday. The concurrent resolution, peti? tioning Congress to remove tho poli? tical disabilities of J. F. Porteus, was also received from the House, and referred to the Committee on Dis? abilities. Also, the joint resolution to remove the disabilities of W. J. Mixou, Geo. Buist, Thompson H. Cook, W. N. Mount and George Bolivar, as con? curred in by the House. The petitions of the Palmetto and Neptune Fire Engine Companies, of Greenville, praying aots of incorpora? tion, were appropriately referred. The Committee on Publio Build? ings made a report on tho resolution proposing to authorize the Governor to invite proposals for completing so much of the new State House, as would provide for the sessions of the General Assembly, and the accommo? dation of the executive oflioers. The committee advised against this, as it would cost fully $100,000, and re? commended that only such repairs bo made as will completo tho roof and fasten up tho windows, and that the College Chapel bo fitted up for tho Legislature; or if this be found inadvisable, the Governor be author? ized to made such arrangements OG he might see proper. In furtherance of theso suggestions, the committee reported certain bills, which were or? dered for consideration on Monday. The Committoo ou Railroads re? ported favorably upon the memorial of tho Greenville and Columbia Rail? road, and recommended tho passage of a bill "to re-enact certain Acts, londing tho name and credit of thc Stato to tho Greenville and Columbia Railroad Company, and to validate tho Acts of said company thero under." On motion, the bill was mado tho Special Order for Mondaj next. The Judiciary Committee reported upon the concurrent resolution fron the House of Representatives, fixing the time for the election of Chie: Justice and two Associate Justices o tho Supreme Court, and recommend ed as a substitute, a bill providinj that these elections be held on nex Wednesday. The bill to amend an Act to incor porate the Air Line Railroad Com pany in South Carolina, was read i second time and referred to inc Com mitteo on Railroads. Tho bill to brovido for tho electioi of a Board of Directors for tho Stab Penitentiary, was read a second timi and referred to the Judiciary Com mittee. Tho resolution requesting th Comptroller-General (S. L. Leap hart) to communicate tho transnc tions of his offlco from October 1 1867, to July 6, 1868, was agreed to Tho resolution offered by Mont gomcry, instructing tho Railroai Committee to inquire and ropor upon tho expediency of a free rail road law, was agreed to. The Bill to establish a Board c Commissioners on Publio Lands, wn read a second time and referred t tho Committee on Publio Lands. The bill to regulate the manner c keoping and paying over publi fands, was read a second timo an referred to the Judiciary Committee Tho Senate then adjourned nut 12 o'clock M., Monday. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COLUMBIA, July 25.-After pro! minary business, a report of th Committee on Internal Improve monts, recommending tho passage c tho bill to create the County of Aikor was read and adopted. The Committee on Incorporation reported a bill to incorporate th Langley Manufacturing t Company whioh was read a first timo. Also, a bill to incorporate tho Ch? raw Hook and Ladder Gompauj which ..as similarly disposed of. The Committee oh Privileges and Elections made a report on the con? current resolution recommending the removal of tho political disabili? ties of, R. L. Heriot and John O'Connor, of Sumter County. Tho committee recommended that the petition be approved, as far as Heriot is concerned, but that it be amended so as to eliminate the name of O'con? ner, who did not appear to have any political disabilities. Tho report was adopted. A resolution was adopted, instruct? ing the Committee on Offices and Officers to make a report, at as early a day as practicable, to fix the sala? ries of the officers of tho State. On motion of DeLarge, Rule No. 80, of tho House, which required that no rule should be suspeuded, rescinded or altered, except by a vote of two-thirds of the members pre? sent, after one day's notice, waa sus? pended for the rest of the session. Wooly offered a bill to protect the right of suffrage, which was read a first time and appropriately referred. Purvis offered a joint resolution, providing that thc present Mayor and Council of Columbia romain in office until the time for holding a regular election under the present city charter. Made a special order for" Monday, at 12.30 o'clock. ^ Accounts of C. B. Glover, for ser? vices os acting coroner and magis? trate, wore laid over for future con? sideration. Also, account of J. P. DuBois, jailor of Marion District, for sup? plies furnished prisoners. The petition of the Board of Com? missioners of Williamsburg County, praying an appropriation for the building of a now jail, was referred to the Committee on Public Build? ings. Neaglo offered a resolution, provid? ing that the report of Major T. B. Lee, superintendent of the peniten? tiary, as contained in tho last mes? sage of ex-Provisional Governor Orr, bo referred to the Committee on the Penitentiary, with instructions to report, so soon as practicable. Adopted. Neagle also gave notice of a bill to create a loan of 81,000,000. A bill to repeal all capitation taxes was also presented by Neaglo, read a first time, and ordered to be printed and referred to the Ways and Means Committee. It provides that all sums claimed to be due and owing as State, County or municipal capita? tion taxes, or any sums due as exe? cutions for non-payment of Baid taxes, by any person who has hereto? fore been denied the right of suffrage, shall be void from January 1st, 18G8, and makes it a misdemeanor for any one to colleot any part thereof. Referred to the Committee of Ways and Means. The following bills were read a first time and appropriately referred: A bill to determine and perpetuate tho homestead. A bill to regulato appeals and writs of error to the Supreme Court. A bill to organizo circuit courts. A bill to amend tho charter of tho city of Charleston. Tho bill to establish tho County of Aiken was taken up for a second reading, but was ordered to be print? ed and laid over for consideration on Monday. An inquiry was raised ns to whether tho Stato printer charged fall rates per pago for tho calendar, which fre? quently contained only a fow lines. Neagle desired to know what was the price asked, and said ho under? stood it to be $2.50 per pago for 200 copies, (whioh would make the charge for tho calendar $500 a day.) His ludicrous (to uso a mild term) mistake, was corrected, but neither member of tho committee could in? form the Houso what tho precise charge was, and a motion to dispense with tho calendar, altogether, as a matter of economy, was only defeated by a resolution instructing the Com m itt PO on Printing tc make thc necessary inquiries and report to the House. The roport of tho Committee of Ways and Means on Neagle's bill to provide for tho redemption of bills receivable, by tho imposition of taxes on cotton and rico, was then made and considered. The committee showed that, besides other objections to it, tho bill was clearly unconstitu? tional, and therefore recommended that it be indefinitely postponed. The report was adopted. The Speaker laid before tho Honse a communication from Mr. H. P. Hammett, President of tho Green? ville and Columbia Railroad, inform? ing the mombors that an excursion train would start for Greenville, to? morrow, and return tho noxt day, and inviting them to accompany it. The invitation was nccopted, and tho rules so far as required tho Hou30 to meet at ll o'clock, Monday, were suspended, and tho Houso agreed that, when it adjourned, it would stand adjourned until 5 o'clock P. M., Monday. Tho Hou?e then adjourned. DEATII OP AN OLD BESIDENT.-Mr. Edwin Chapman, an Englishman by birth, on old resident of this city, and well known as a collector and business agont, died suddenly at the Mansion ~*ouse yesterday. His death was predisposed by outing abundantly of fruit, which caused the fatal cholernlio attack. [Charleston Ne irs, 25lh. Iiooal Items. > The book-store of Messrs. Bryan & McCarter was entered on Friday night last, and about $30 worth of goods stolon. The thieves were pursued by a private watchman conneeted with an adjoining establishment, but they made their escape. QUITE JOLLY!-In compliance with an invitation extended by H. P. Hammett, Esq., President of the Greenville and Columbia Railroad, a large number of the members of the General Assembly will start for Greenville, on an excursion train, at 5 o'olock this morning, and return to-morrow afternoon. This will enable thc distinguished legislators to ascertain for themselves the con? dition of the road, and furnish them with abundant material for gossip and letter-writing for weeks to come. In the meanwhile, the fatted calf will bo killed, and the commissary of the excursionists will be charged with the responsible duty of catering to the wants of their dainty stomachs. Wo hope they will have au agreeable time, aud not meet with any visita? tions of the Ku Klux Klan. RELIGIOUS SERVICES THIS DAT. Trinity Church-Rev. P. J. Shand, Rector, 1Q}? a. m. and b}? p. m. Presbyterian Church-Rev. W. E. Boggs, 10>? a. m. and 8% p. m. St. Peter's Church-Rev. J. J. O'Connell, Pastor, 10 a. m. and 3 p. m. Marion Street Church-Rev. S. H. Browne, 10>? a. m. and 8>? p. m. Washington Street Chapel-Rev. Wm. Martin, 10}? a. m. and 6 p. m. Lutheran Leoture Room-Rev. A. R. Rude, 10}? a. m. Baptist Church-Rev. J. L. Rey? nolds, 101J a. m. LABOE DEMOCRATIC! MEETING: AT SALUDA FACTORY, IN LEXINGTON DIS? TRICT.-A largo number of persons, including about 100 ladies, assembled at this place on yesterday. The object was to ratify the nomination of Seymour and Blair. The crowd was enthusiastic, and everything passed off agreeably. Colonel J. B. Palmer presided, and much oredit is due to this gentleman for his excel? lent and well-ordered arrangements. Addresses were made by Colonel Thomas, Major Meetze, Colonel McMastor, Major Turner, of Spar tonburg, and J. G. Gibbes, Esq. Resolutions of ratification of the Democratic nominees were proposed by Colonel Palmer and unanimously passed. The admirable letter of General Blair, accepting his nomina? tion, was read to tho meeting, and excited applause. An ode for the occasion was sung by the young ladies of the factory. Cheers were proposed, and given with a will, for Seymour and Blair, for the Northern Democracy, and for tho Democraoy of Lexington. Lexington is in the field. I At the close of the proceedings, the crowd were invited to partake of the excellent barbecue prepared for the occasion. lu our next, we expect to give a more detailed account of this inter? esting affair. MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.-The post office open during the week from 8y2 a. m. to 7 p. m. On Sundays, from 4 to 5 p. m. The Charleston and Western mails are open 1'or delivery at -J-.'.j p. m., and close at 8}? p. m. Charleston night mail open 8% % ni., close 4?< p. m. Northern-Open for delivery at 8% a. m., closes at 2.45 p. m. Greenville-Open for delivery 5}.< lp. m., closes at 8?? p. m. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Special at tention is called to tho following ad? vertisements, published for the first timo this moruiug: Henry Tahir-Painting, otc. E. & G. D. Hope-Sundries. Meeting of Democratic Committee WHAT IS COMTNO.-The impression is becoming stronger here every day that the country is about to pass through a much more trying ordeal than was the war of the rebellion. As an evidence of tho deep feeling hero, it can be stated that an ex-ge? neral of the Federal army, now in business hore, gavo it as his solemn conviction, that before the close of a year from this date, death by hang? ing will bo witnessed within the walls of tho capitol. If the schemes concocted by tho Jacobins, by which to seizo upon tho Government, be attempted to be put into execution, Generel - says he confidently expects to see members of Congress hung in their respective chambers as tlie surest means of arresting the revolution and saving the country. j Cor. Bauhnore Gazette.