Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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*?<i'K - ?il?? sm^-K ? * nn?^l"i>i< THB'DBnOCRATIC TI Civ JCT. For President, HORATIO SEYMOUR, OF N. Y. For vice-President, GEN. F. P. BLAIR, OF MISSOURI. COLUMBIA. Tuesday Morning, August ll, 1868. "Let Th.? lr Foes Beware!" There is a sheet published in Charleston, aud edited hy R. H. Cain, the uegro "Senator" from Charleston. ' It professes to he a religions paper, and is called the Missionar}/ Record. It may be pious, hut it is the piety of the devil. Its moudacity is only excelled by its insolence. Alluding to tho affair in which young Smith was killed, it boldly charges that it was instigated by this journal and thc Democrats, with tho desire to hegin. a war of races. We give an extract from this vio? lent war-like article Let the colored pcoplo observo how this falso toaoher, liko Cain of old, would kill his brother, by producing a collision of races. What madness-that the colored man, in his weakness, should bo called upon to court au issue fatal to his interests! But read what tho reverend "Sena? tor" and editor has to say: "This has been instigated by tho Columbia Phonix, and such papers, and by the Democrats, so that they may nave it to say that the war of races has began. We say this is a deliberate affair. It is known here thal a lot of revolvers were sent up the country, lately; also, that another lot came to this city, and are in the hands of certain Democrats here. It is well for men in position to know that it is the plan of the Democrats to drive, by force, every Northern white mau from this State, and to overturn tho present reconstructed Governments of the South. We know these facts, and wo kuow tho men. We understand tho pro? gramme, and the Republicans are prepared to meet tho issue. We say to our friends, that, when the issue comes, there will be 80,000 loyal men who will spring to arms in this State, at the sound of tho first note. Every plantation has its Captain; and the men and women aro prepared to stand by their liberties. They stand on tho defensive, aud no aggressive measure will be taken by them. They are determined to keep tho race and abide by law and order, and see that thc liberties of their children are guarded with sleepless vigilance. Let their foes bo aware!" Observo this: Every plantation lias its Captain." "Tho men and the women are prepared to Stand by their liberties. " This avowal, we repeat, cornes from the Missionary Record,-edited by ono Cain, a colored man, acting as "Sena? tor" from Charleston. -. m s? ? ' Tike Cn.nva.su Fairly Opened-Let Ul? Democracy Work. Now that the Democracy of the State have motin Convention, adopt? ed an admirable platform and put forth a Democratic electoral ticket, let our friends, from tho mountains to the seaboard, go bravely, firmly and generously to work. The cause demands it. Our allies North have taken high ground in our behalf and their own behalf, and wo must work aud work to WIN. WO have liberties to save and a State to redeem, and a civilization to preserve. Our noble State is uow in alien hands, and it must bo won back by the sons of the soil. Tho wealth, the integrity and the intelligence of thc State must affirm tho God-given right to the control of the State, and make the affirmation good. And, with tho aid of our gallant friends of tho National Democracy, we will consummate this at the ballot-box in November next. We need peace to rostoro our broken fortunes and bnild up our shattered State. Wo need industrial develop? ment and material wealth. But it is in vain to expect peace, prosperity and plenty until our political re? demption hus been secured. Let tho Democracy triumph and th ur o is hope for our people. Again may our barns bo full; again may labor roach ita rewards; again may capital stimu? late enterprise. Heaven knows we want peace, but not the peace of the Napoleonic ape-not the peace of min and despair-but that penco which comes of rights restored and of justice done. What t IK, Kirrt lim will Decide. Tfae Republican party indulges in strange definitions. Loyalty, which in its vocabulary moans unscrupulous, devotion to party, is called patriot? ism-liberty is the enslaviug of white men to the behests of an inferior race-while guaranteeing Republican Governments to States, means march? ing nn army into tun States in time of peace, superseding Governors, Judges, Sheriffs, nurlall civil officers, and setting up a military power to regulate the internal economy of tho States, and especially suffrage. Tho kind of Republicanism guaranteed to tho Southern Slates consists of military invasion, Constitutions writ ton with tho points of bayonets, habeas corpus suspended, civil tribu? nals abolished, white men disfran? chised, and suffrage forced upon a stupid, ignorant race of negroes, who scarcely know how to wield it under the dictation of military masters. But tho pretence was insincere. It was not to guarantee Republican Go? vernments to tin-so Southern States that this scheme of reconstruction was devised. It was rather to over? run and destroy thc Republican Go? vernments which existed there-to strip white men of their hereditary suffrage and to confer it upon ne? groes. Negro suffrage and uegro su? premacy over white men are what reconstruction means. And yet, ex? claims the Newark (N. J.) Journal, this infamous system, without a shadow of right under the Constitu? tion; this bold usurpatiou, wickedly and traitorously assumed by the party in power, they ask that the Democracy shall recognize as law and as settled policy when they take the reins of power. Tho impudence of this assumption is only equaled by tho audacity of the usurpation itself. Tho triumphant Democracy can only recognize tho Constitution and con? stitutional enactments as law. Car? pet-bag representation of the South and bogus Governments, having uo sanction in tho Constitution, are simply void. It wants no Supreme Court decision to declare this; it is patent on their face. Suppose this Rump Congress should declare Gen. Grant dictator for lifo, just before it expires; would they expect tho De? mocratic party to respect tho enact? ment? And yet this would bo no greater outrage upon all constitu? tional law than these reconstruction measures. If tho Democracy tri? umph iu the coming election, it is tho solemn declaration of the people that every State shall be absolutely free to regulate for itself tho condi? tion of suffrage, and that all Federal exactions, Congressional legislation and Federal machinery, civil or mili? tary, which interfere with or obstruct that right, must bo removed. Tho Federal Souato that dares stand in the way of such a disposition of this question had better acquiesce in this construction, adds the Journal, lest a worse thing befall them. That deci? sion will bo instructions to Congress to repeal all those unconstitutional enactments; and if they refuse, and a revolution is tho consequence, let tho responsibility rest where it be? longs. If tho decision is adverse, and is legitimate in its character, tho Democracy will submit, as they always have, to the lawfully expressed will of the people; and what they expect to do themselves, they simply demand of their oppononts, or know tho reason why. -?? Democratic Meetings. A public meeting was called on Monday evening, the 3d instant, in the Court House of Spartanburg, S. C. Quito a number of both whites and colored wero in attendance. Tho meeting was organized by calling S. T. Poineer to tho Chair and requesting W. C. Cannon to act as Secretary. Tho Chairmau stated that tho meeting would be addressed by co? lored Democrats from Columbia, who were present by special invita? tion. James Minor (or, botter known as the "War Horse,") was then caller! for. He arose, amidst the general applause, and commenced one of his famous charges against the rank and file of the radical party. His speech was franght with good sense, making many excollout points. Ho warned his own race to beware of carpet? baggers and scallawags, who were after the loaves and fishes, and hot tho welfare of the colored race. He also showed them that their only true friends wero the Democrats, with whom they bad been reared and to whom they most look for prospe? rity. Leo was then called upon. He showed np the fallacy of radical promisee, and, in his usual good humor, be pointed out the colored man's trae friend, through the medium of cora and bacon; showing that these essentials of life were in the bands of the Democrats, and that they, in order to obtain these necessaries, mast uphold the Demo? cracy, or, otherwise, that the supply might be cut short. His speech was earnest and persuasivo, making many good points. Next in turn, came Anderson Brown, of our own community, who warned his colored friends to beware of the carpet-bag gentry. Another public meeting was held, on Tuesday evening, tho 4th instant. The mooting was organized by calling W. K. Blake, Esq., to tho Chair, and requesting L. T. Hanckel to act as Secretary. D. P. Anderson, one of thc colored Democrats, who arrived in our town on Monday evening, in compliance with au invitation extended to them to address a meeting for thc purpose of showing to the colored people from ono of their owu race the destruction to which they were bciug hurried, under the blind guidance of such mon as Rico Foster, Enoch Cannon, Frank Cami) and others equally ignorant and depraved, was nailed upon to address tho meeting, and did so in an earnest and most sensible appeal to tho colored people, showing them the deception which was being practiced upon them by the radical party, and told thom that if they still continued to be lcd by this party, they would loso tho friend? ship of those men in whom their interests were KO much involved; that if they lost their friendship, they would also lose their own exist? ence as a prosperous people. Lee, another colored Democrat, who had made au afldress the night before, being then loudly called upon, responded iu a most happy manner. Tho ''com and bacon" question seemed to make a strong impression upon the minds of bis colored bearers. He seemed to have found out that the quickest and surest way to their feelings was through their stomachs. He seems to understand the art of showing up tho radicals in their true light, show? ing to the colored people that it waa only tho lowest aud mcauest of white men who sought tho honor of placing themselves on au equality with the negro, for tho purpose of gaining office. It is to be boped that the Representative from Laurens docs not havo to pay as high for bis lights in Columbia, as ho bad to pay for caudles for the Union League meetings. James Minor, (or, ns he is better known, tho "War Horse,") another of our colored Democratic friends, beiug then loudly called upon, te spouded by making another murder? ous charge upon the radical ranks, scattering to tho winds the stupid arguments used the night before by ono Bice Foster, an ex-mctnber of the great ringed-strenkod-nud-striped Convention. It io to be boped that tho reverend political scamp felt tho force of his remarks, and will here? after keep tho effusions of his numb? skull for the bondit of thoso who ai-e so foolish and ignorant as to liston to bim. Tho Chairman then offered a series of resolutions, thanking these three colored men for the zeal and devotion which they bad displayed for tho causo of tho Democratic party, as well as for tho welfare of their own race. These resolutions, together with an invitation extended to thom by tho Democratic party of our Dis? trict, requesting these men to address a mass meeting at Poplar Springs, on the 13th of this month, wero unanimously adopted. We hope to bear of tho successful march of theso men through our entiro State, and may tho ball which they havo so ably set in motion continue to roll, gath? ering adherents as it rolls. It is a causo of congratulation, as well as something to be proud of, that tho Democratic porty has such eloquent and ablo colored assistants. No gen? tlemen could have demeaned them? selves better than these men did whilst in our midst. SHELTON, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, August 5, 18G8. A large and enthusiastic Demo? cratic meeting and barbecue was held at this place, on Saturday, tho 1st of August. Major W. W. Herbert opened tho addresses with a few appropriate remarks, and was followed by James Minor, of Columbia, who delivered an ablo and stirring address. Next came John Lee, also from Columbia, who ably and clearly defined tho principles of the Democratic party. Edmund Anderson, from Unionville, ?poko next, and clearly and ably defined his position. Tho speeches wore well received, quiet and order being preserved throughout the meeting. There is a Democratic Club at Feaatervillo, some four miles from this place, to whiob there is a goodly number of colored members. G. G. G. Major M. R. Delaoy, of the 144th colored infantry, tho only oolored field officer known, has been muster? ed out and honorably discharged. Ijooal X-te?*-??. Mountain or upland turtle soup at the Pollook IIouso, to-day, for lunch. Bear this iu mind, ye gourmands. Sosa COEN.-Mr. John Bawls has left with U8 a sample ear of a new variety of corn, termed the "long breed." It measures eighteen inches in length. No Muuchauseuism. COTTON BOLL.-A gentleman (who neglected to give his name) left a fully-matured cotton boll at tho Phoenix office, yesterday. This is tho first open boll wo have heard of in this sectiou. A CANDID ADMISSION.-lu the Housn of mis-Representatives, yes? terday, Thomlinnon asserted that the House was incompetent to digest legislation, without au unlimited amount of timo to deliberate. BOBBERS AGAIN AT WORK.-A raid was made on several rooms in thc Central House, on Sunday night, by some person or persons unknown, and a quantity of clothing, several watches, and other articles, carried off. Mr. Samuel Bunch lost a fine snit of clothes; while several "mem? bers of the Legislature" lost heavily. No clue has been found, but an indi? vidual is strongly suspected. BARBECUE.-We are authorized to state that there will be a barbecue dinner, at Lightwood Kuot Springs, on Saturday, the loth instant. Col. Thomas and other prominent speak? ers are expected to deliver addresses on the occasion. A general invita? tion is extended, without respect to class, color or politics. Tho com? mittee consists of Messrs. W. H. Sligh, J. H. Kinsler and J. Dent. THE BALL OFENS AT RIDGEWAY TUE ELECTORS IN THE FIELD-GEN. HAMPTON AND OTHERS SPEAK.-Near? ly 2,000 persons attended the Demo? cratic gathering at Ridgeway, on Saturday last. They came from Co? lumbia and Winusboro, and many were present from Kershaw. The procession, with music and flags, formed at Ridgeway and marched to tho spot selected for the speaking. Tho chairman of tho meeting, Col. H. C. Davis, announced tho order in whieh the speakers would address the assemblage. Addresses, heartily responded to, were made by General Hampton, Colonel Thomas, General Kennedy, Colonel McMaster, Col. Rion, Major MeCluro and Captain DePnss. After Captain DeP.'s speech, the resolutions adopted by the recent Convention were read. Next came dinner. After dinner, tho crowd again drew together and heard effective speeches from Messrs. Davis and Leitner, of Camden, and the colored people were well ad? dressed by Pleasant Goode, William Stowers and John Smart, all colored speakers. Tho star of tho Fairfield Democracy shines bright, and all tho signs are favorable. This was a most successful affair, and much credit is due to tho gentlemen having tho mat? ter in charge. Much enthusiasm prevailed. THE CORONERSHIP AND THE NEW SUPREME JUDGE, SO-CALLED.-Coro? ner T. P. Walker, yesterday, respond? ed to the writ of quo warrante* served on him by so-called Attorney-General Chamberlain, in the presence of A. J. Willard, so-oalled Associate Justice of tho Supremo Court of this State. Mr. Walker appeared by his counsel, Messrs. Pickling k Pope and Mr. J. D. Tradowell, and plead generally to tho jurisdiction of the Court, deny? ing that Willard was a Judge, Cham? berlain an Attorney-General, or W. B. Johnston tho Coroner of this Dis? trict. Tho plea was over-ruled by Willard, and thc matter was ordered to bo tried on its merits forthwith; but, on motion of Mr. Tradewell, the counsel of Mr. Walker were allowed until 10 o'clock, this morning, to proparo the answer and return. The following papers, in connection with this matter, will bo read with inter? est: STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, RICHLAND COUNTY. To the ITotiorable A. J. Willard, ont of the Associate Justices of tlie Su frenie Court of the said Slate. nforming, on the part of the State, 8howeth unto your Honor, Daniel H. Chamberlain, Attorney General of the State of South Caro? lina, that, in accordance with the Erpvisions of a Constitution adopted y a Convention of tho people of South Carolina, and ratified by the - - . , , ? people of said State on the 14th, ? 15th and lGth days of April, in the ! year 1868, which Constitution pro? vides, in Section SO, thereof, as fol- I low?, that is to say: "The qualified i electors of each County shall elect a , Sheriff and n Coroner for the term of four years, and until their succes? sors uro elected and qualified ;" and under the authority of tho Command? ing Goneral of the Second Military District, conferred upon said Com? manding Goneral by tho terms of the Acts of tho Congress of tho United i States, known as tho Reconstruction Acts and tho Acts supplementary thereto, an election was ordered and held on the 2d and 3d days of June, in tho year 1868; that ut said elec? tion W?ilam B. Johnston was duly elected to thc office of Coroner, for Ricblaud County, in thc State afore? said, which election was duly pro.? claimed in General Orders No. 122, emanating from tho Headquarters of tho Second Military District, nud dated at Charleston, in tho said Stato, on tho 1st day of July, 1808; that subsequently to tho dato of tho order aforesaid, the said William B. John? ston was duly qualified and commis? sioned as Corouer of tho County aforesaid, in tho State aforesaid, and entered upon the duties of his office; that by terms of General Orders No. 120, from the Headquarters of thc Second Military District, dated at Charleston, June 30th, 18G8, Para? graph 7, it is declared that the officers elected at tho election bold on tho 2d and 3d days of June, 18G8, shall, after qualification, perform the duties prescribed for said officers by law, under tho existing Provisional Government of the Stato, until the General Assembly of tho State of South Carolina shall otherwise pre? scribe by law; that nevertheless, not? withstanding the facts above sot forth, ono Thomas P. Walker, of Riehland County, in tho said State, claims to exercise and does usurp and exercise the office of Coroner, of the County aforesaid, in violation of law and in derogation of the rights of tho people of the said State, and especially of the rights of the afore? said William B. Johnston. lu consideration whereof, and to the oud that justice may bo done in the premises, the Attorney-General, aforesaid, pra3's your Honor that a writ quo toarranio bo directed to and served upon the said Thomas P. Walker, commanding him, at a cer? tain day, and under a certain pain theroin to be inserted, to be and appear before your Honor, and then and there to show by what authority he claims to exorciso tho office of Coroner of Richland County, afore? said, and to answer all and singular tho premises, and to stand to, per? form and abide such order and judg? ment therein as to your Honor shall seem meet. (Signed,) DANIEL H. CHAMBERLAIN, Attorney-General of So. Ca. \ _ STATU OF SOUTH CAROLINA. RICHLAND COUNTY. Personally appeared beforo me, Daniel H. Chamberlain, the Attorney General mentioned in tho foregoing suggestion, who, beiug first duly sworn, saith that tho matters and things therein sot forth, as of his owu knowledge, are true, and such as aro derived from the information of others ho believes to bo true. (Signed,) DANIEL H. CHAMBERLAIN. Sworn to before me this 6th day of August, 18G8. (Signed,) W. B. NASH, Magistrate. In the mallei' of the State, ex parte, the Attorney-General vs. Thomas P. Walker. On reading the suggestion in the above matter, it is ordered that the said Thomas P. Walker do show cause beforo me, at Chambers, at Columbia, on Friday, the 7th Au? gust, 18G8, at half-past 9 o'clock A. M., why the writ of quo warrante should not issue, ns in the said infor? mation is prayed. Lot a copy of the said suggestion accompany this ordor, and bo served on the said Thomas P. Walker. (Signed,) A. J. WILLARD, Associate Justice So. Cn. AT CHAMBERS, COLUMMA, August 6, 18G8. Ex Relation? the A (tornen-General vs. Thomas P. Walker. And the said Thomas P. Walker, upon whom a notice bad been served, signed by ono A. J. Willard, naming himself "Associate Justice, South Carolina," from which it is inferred that ho meant to stylo himself ono of thc Associate Justices of tho Stato of South Carolina, commanding him to show cause, at Chambers, nt Co? lumbia, on Friday, the 7th day of Anglist, 18G8, at half-past 9 o'clock a. m., why a writ of quo warranto should not issue as in the said in? formation is prayed, in his pro? per person, comes and prays that the said so-called Associate Justice ought not to have or take further cognizance of tho said supposed in? formation nt the relation of one Daniel H. Chamberlain, styling him? self Attorney-General of South Ca? rolina, bocauso he says that the said Daniel H. Chamberlain is not the Attorney-General of the State of South Carolina, in whose name and at whose relation only such informa? tion can be made in behalf of the said State; and that Isaac W. Hayne, Esq., is such Attorney-General, nn 3er the Constitution and laws of the State of Sooth Carolina, and under the Constitution of the United States.. And because he says that the ?aid A. J. Willard is not an Associate "* Justice of the State of South Caro? lina, before whom such information could bo preferred, and that tbe Hon. Benjnmin F. Dunkin is the Chief Tust ico of tho said State, and the Hon. David L. Wardlaw and John A. Inglis are Associate Justices of said State, aud the Hon. Thomas W. Glover, Robert Mn uro. Thomas N. Dawkins, Alfred P. Aldrich and Franklin J. Moses (if tho last named lins not accepted a disqualifying office) nro tho Judges bf the Court of Common Plens and General Sessions of the said State, under the Consti? tution and laws of the Stnto of South Carolina, nnd under the Constitution of thc United States, one of whom only is legally authorized and em? powered to hear such information, and sign n rulo to show cause under the writ of quo warrante aforesaid. That the said ground of information, if any such grounds of information have occurred to the said so-cnllod Attorney-General of South Cnrolinn, occurred to tho said so-called Attor? ney-General out of the jurisdiction of the said supposed Court, that is to say, at Columbia, in the District of Richlnnd, and not at Columbia, in tho Cunnii/ of Richland, or else? where, in the jurisdiction of tho said supposed Court. And this tho said defendant is ready to verify. Whereof he prays judgment whether the so called Associate Justice cnn or will take further cognizance of the action aforesaid. JAMES D. TRADEWELL, PICKLING & POPE, Respondent's Attorneys. MATZJ ARRANGEMENTS.-The post ofiieo open during the week from 8>o a. m. to 7 p. m. Ou Sundays, from ?? to 5 p. m. The Charleston and Western mails are open for delivery at dj* p. m., and close at S'.i p. m. Charleston night mail open 8jj a. m., close 4J.< p. m. Northern-Open for delivery at S'.i a. m., closes at 2.45 p. m. Greenville-Opon for delivery 5l..< p. m., closes at S}.< p. m. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. -Special at tention is called to the following ad? vertisements, published for the first time this morning: Dr. T. J. Moore-Dentistry. ' E. E. Jackson-Winter Cabbage. Extra Meeting Columbia Lodge. Joe Taylor-Wanted. D. C. Peixotto Sc Son-Auctions. Jacob Levin-Auction Sale. Consumers of Gos. MR. EDITOR: I was greatly sur? prised, and hurt, at seeing my name connected with tho unfortunate affair of Saturday night, the 1st instant. The witnesses were certainly mis? taken, aud this assertion I can clearly prove. I am confident that they did not intend to injure me; but were mistaken in the identity of the per? son. I stand ready to prove this, to tho satisfaction of the entire commu? nity, . R. C. DELARGE. RADICAD DESPERATION. -The despe? ration of the radicals is becoming more intense with every passing day. It will soon bo "tho desperation of despair." As one popular demon? stration succeeds another, through? out tho couutry, and the enthusiasm of tho people, for Seymour and Blair, and the great principles which they represent, become more and more apparent, particularly in the Middle and Western States, their hopes of a peaceful triumph take to themselves wings and fly away. Their hopes of easy triumph de? parted long ago, if such they ever entertained. From recent develop? ments it would appear that, satisfied that tho continuance of their reign was nearly at an end, they are bent on universal ruin. It seems now to be the determined object of their leaders to involve the country in auothor civil war. The project re? cently discussed iu Congress, which passed tho Senate, and will be press? ed in tho Honso tho coming session, and which would rosult in arming tho uegro militia throughout the South, with field batteries aud Springfield rifles-tho determination to continue the military establish? ment in all the Southern States, re? constructed or unreconstructed-the constant inciting of riots among the negroes by radical emissaries, toge? ther with the failure of the revolu? tionary Congress to adjourn, as the country had hoped it would-all seem to point in tho same direotion. We are still of the opinion, how? ever, they will not succeed iu either respect. We believe that the good sense of the Northern people will come to the rescue ere it is too late, and that the country will be saved, not only from the curse of radical mle, but from tho rain of bloodshed and war, which in their desperation they would bring upon il. \Concord (N. H.) People. Two brothers named Johnson were souffling in a store at Greenwood, Ind, on Saturday night, when the younger threw the elder on a box, killing him instantly.