University of South Carolina Libraries
THK DKMOC??ATIC TICKET. 1 ^^^^^ For President, J < HORATIO SEYMOUR, OF N. Y. 'For Vice-President, GEN. F. P. BLAH:, OF MISSOURI. COLUMBIA. Friday Morning:, August 14.1868. , , ,..,<..,,. ' .i, ' - ? .-. . _ J. 1?. Neagle, Comptroller-General, (?o ?called.) In ju st ic o to the distinguished financial light of this State whose name (dis) graces the head of thin brief sketch, we beg to express our profound regrets that the severe indisposition of oar reporter pre? vented his attendance in the House of (mis) Representatives, on Wednes? day, ? and therefore precluded the possibility of his seouriug for publi? cation the very earnest appeal which the newiy-eleoted Comptroller-Gene? ral, (so-called, ) made for the support of the colored people. We realize the disappointment which our read? ers will suffer from ) this announce? ment, as well as that whioh will bo felt by the Comptroller-General, (so-called,) who, it is understood, had been engaged in the preparation of this speech for the last six weeks. But, as a compensation to him for the loss of the notoriety which he seeks, we publish the following let? ter, whioh' has been placed in oar | hands from au authoritative source: CHARTJOTTE, N. C., August 10, 1868. DEAS Sm: In replying to your favor of the 8th instant, making inquiries in reference to the charac? ter of Dr. J. L. Neagle, I will state j snob foots as I know, of my own per? sonal knowledge, in as brief and concise a manner as possible. In 1854, J. Li. Neagle, with several other yoong men, (including myself,) boarded with H. 8. Pharr, Esq., near Harrisburg Depot, Cabarras County, North Carolina, and went to1 school to Mr. S. Lindsley. Neagle] was a beneficiary of Concord Presby? tery, and wns being educated for a minister. The first three or fonrl mouths, his deportment was excel-1 lent;' he prayed regularly every j morning and evening, and observed strictly every Sabbath. In fact, his great object seemed to bo to do the I will of Him who said, "Thou shalt | not steal." After the time referred to, pocket? books, money, kc., began to disap? pear. Neagle professed to lose I money. Oar landlord suspected Neagle, but no ono of the boarders j did. One morning after this, Mr. H. 8. Pharr and wife started for j Concord, about tho same time wo started for school. Neagle said that | he was sick and remained at home. When wo returned from school, we | found that Neagle had robbed several of the boarders' trunks and left for ! parts unknown. He did not take his trnnk with him, but left nothing of ! value in it. Some time after this, on returning from school, we were sur? prised to find that our landlord had Neagle in duress. Neagle had re? turned to get his trunk, and, our| landlord, fortunately, being at home, persuaded him to remain until we returned from school. Daring the evening, J. L. Neagle confessed, voluntarily, in tho r -esence of Messrs. H. S. Pharr, W. W. Alexander, J. S. Davidson, William Davidson andi myself, that he committed all the) thefts charged against him, demurr? ing only to the charge of William Davidson-stating that it was not five dollars and eighty cents that he took from him, but Jive dollars and seventy-five cents. Neagle begged us not to expose him, promising that he would replace the clothing, and refund the money as soon as he arrived in Charlotte. Ho said that he had credit at Fal? ling & Townly's clothing store, and had a relativo in Charlotte from whom ho could get the' money. After consultation, we decided to ? accept Neagle's proposition, and J. 8. Davidson and myself were selected ! to escort him to Charlotte. On the | next day, we took the train for Charlotte. Neagle appeared to be so mortified, that we did not guard j him closely. He succeeded in mak? ing his escape from us, and I never heard of him agai? until tho fall of 1865. His history, since that time, I suppose you are familiar with. Very respectfully, S. B. ALEXANDER. Capt. Isaiah Rynders, of New York, is taking an active part for Seymour and Blair, and seems to have lost none of his old party fer? vor. In a speech tho other night he said lie advocated a peaceful eleo tion; but, at the same time, he gave warning that "if frand should be at* temptea, ho would be one of the! multitude who would literally take up arms against the 'tyrant,' and, by the ballet, regain what had boon lost un? fairly by the ballot." Canv?Htcra Appointed. Agreeably to a resolution adopted by tba recent State Convention, the following gentlemen aro appointed by the State Central Executive Com mittco canvassers in tho iutoreat of the Democracy : State at large-Gabriel Cannon and A. P. Aldrioh. Second Congressional District--J. B. Kershaw. . Third Congressional District-D. Wyatt Aiken. Fourth Congressional District-W. D. Simpson. Canvasser for First Congressional District to bo hereafter appointed. WADE HAMPTON, Chairman. Correspondence Colombia Phoenix. NEW YORK, August 10, 1868. Whatever be the comparative strength of the two parties, there can bo no doubt of tbe fact that hore in New York the Democrats aro rapidly gain? ing ground. This appears not only in the public demonstrations, but also in the tono of tho city press. Even the Tribune sees causo to warn its party that victory is yet to be achieved for them; and the Herald thinks Grant and Blair would be the best choice, and that it should be made by the people over the heads of party. The Times, hitherto defi? ant and contemptuous in its tone towards tho Democracy, has uttered several notes of warning to the friends of Grant, On thc Other hand, the World, the Becord iux? tho News do not abate the confidence with which the campaign opened a month ago. The strong language of the Southern leaders has not given strength to the Democratic party in the North,, but rather the reverse. The most astounding thing to be found in the politicians of the North, is their ignorance of the state of things at the South. Many of them do not wish to know. Knowledge would deprive them of their thun? der. Upon ono point, however, Now Yorkers agree with Southerners-in their estimates of such mon as Boast Butler. I have yet to seo tho first man or woman here who is so mad as to defend Butler. Brick Pomeroy is here, and we aro likely to hear of Butler once in awhile yet. At the office of the LuCrosso Democrat, on Chatham street, there is to bo seon a picture of a dog chained to a bolt, and a man standing by, who has just .written with a spoon tho word BEAST across tho dog's forehead. The dog's fuco is a genuine photo? graph of Butler, and tho writer's faco is that of Brick Pomeroy. This has been in tho pictorials. On Broad? way is exhibited a statuette, repre? senting Butler, with a hugo spoon across his shoulder and a carpet-bag in his hand. And in a hundred other ways, one sees tho verdict of a wholo people upon such mon as this. The "boys in blue" may be soon every day on Broadway-begging. The glorious Union, for which they had their arms und legs shot off, allows them, with an iugratitudo characteristic of rep?blica, to grind a hurdy-gurdy on tho highways, and to beg every passer-by for a one-cent piece. Yet tho stars and stripes is to be seen everywhoro. I 6aw it yes? terday in a Christian church. Tho glorious Union is a big thing. The grid-iron flag is ditto. The hurdy gurdy is ditto. There are crowds of Southerners here, of all kinds, of both sexes, for all sorts of purposes, generally with? out money, looking seedy, but work? ing with a will. And work is what is going to win. I have seen no South? erner who does not look forward to the time-tho good time coming when ho shall return, to livo or to dio in the South. Living is cheaper in New York than in Columbia, though rents aro higher. The minimum prico for board is about seven dollars a month ; lodging the same; tho maximum Srico for these things has never been etormined. Fair board, however, can bo had for fifteen dollars a month, and good lodgings in fasbionublo lo? calities about tho samo price. Thoso who have au abundance of money can easily got relieved of it. Ono style of Panama hat has sold this summer, on Broadway, for $300; another stylo sells at $1.25; while a moro common kind of uppor-ten hat sells at 840. Au contraire, a hut may be bought for six cents upon some of tho obsenre streets. So it is; we have hero the extremes of wealth and poverty-virtue and vico-sharpness and stupidity-beau? ty and ugliness-feasting and fa? mine-glory and shame. Such is Gotham. D. CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.-The New York Society for tho Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has made its second annual report of its proceed? ings. From this, it appears that dog and chicken fights have been almost entirely suppressed, ten drinking fountains have boon erected for the use of horses, dogs, Ac, great relief has been furnished to oar horses during tho hot weather, and two hundred and fifty persons have been prosecuted for cruelty to their beasts. -' ? , . ? - THE LBUISLATtltE. FROCKKDIKOB OF THIXCfJf-FOUBTH DAY. SENATE. COLUMBIA, August 13.-The bill to provide for a Publie Administrator was read the first time. Tue bill to reg?late the admission of persons to practico as attorneys, &c, was read the first time. The House resolutions in reference to tho death of Thad. Stevens, were concurred in, Whittemore offered a resolution, that the State Superintendent of Education shall selcot and prescribe a list of text books to bo used in the publio schools, to the end that a uni? form system of text books shall bo introduced throughout the State. Referred to tho Committee on Edu? cation. He also offered the following reso? lution, which was referred to the same committee: Resolved, That all institutions of learning in the State, supported wholly, or in part, by funds fur? nished by the State, are hereby turned over to the supervision of tho State Superintendent of Education; and all the publio schools in the several Counties, supported ns before specified, are hereby placed undei the direct supervision of the School Commissioners of the several Coun? ties. Also '???ino following resolution, which was ordered for consideration to-morrow; Resolved, That a Special Commit? tee of Five be appointed for the pur? pose of securing all facts which may show the existence of disloyal or? ganizations, outrages perpetrated or Union men, murders committed, and every other act of lawlessness throughout the State of South Caro? lina, which has been practiced npoc citizens who have been loyal to the Government. Resolved, That information bo in? vited from every source whioh will ac? complish the object of the foregoing resolution, and that members of thif branch of the General Assembly bf requested to furnish said committee with all outrages and incidente con neoted therewith, which may have occurred in their respective Counties Hayne offered tho following r?solu tion, which waa agreed to: Resolved, That a Committee of Twe bo appointed by the President, to ad in conjunction with the House com mittee, to investigate the cause one circumstances connected with the im prisonment of convicts now confin?e in the State Penitentiary, and tha said committee report at as early i elay aa practicable. The Chair announced Hayno ant Hoyt as the committee. Whittemore, from the Committe< on Disabilities, reported favorably 01 the petitions of W. R. Treadwell und unfavorably in tho case of Franl Myers, adding that they had receive* information fastening upon Myer accusations of tho most inf anion nature. On motion of Jillsou, tho Senat proceeded to the consideration of th special order, which was the messag of Governor Scott, vetoing tho "Ac to fix tho amounts of tho officio bonds of certain public officers, am to impose penalties on embezzle ments." The question was then take; upon passing the bill over the vetc ami resulted ayes 15; nays 13. S tho requisito two-thirds' vote nc having been obtained, the bill wa rejected. Tho Act to determine nnel perpetu ate tho homestead, was then take up, and after a long discussion, th committee's amendment, incorpc rating the retrospective feature of th bill, was passed-ayes 20; nays G. The bill was then passed. Montgomery gave notico of a bi to incorporate the Lake Swamp Nav: gation Company of Horry County. Nash introduced a bill to authoriz the salo of tho Columbia Canal. Leslie gave notice of a bill to. d( termino and fix tho amount of th officiai bonds of State and Count officers. The Senate then adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A communication was receive from the Secretary of State, in r< sponso to a resolution passed a fe' days since, showing that the Stal now holds 22,737 acres of land fe non-payment of taxes which hav been definitely returned by th Sheriffs, anet several thousaud mor not returned. A resolution was adopted, appoin iug a Committee of Five to co-ope rato with tho committco appointe by tho Senate to inquire and repoi about acts of lawlessness done in th State. Also, a resolution instructing tli Judiciary Committee to report, at t early a day as possible, a bill defini? larcenies and the difference betwee petty and grand larcenies, and tl limits of tho punishments of thei respectively. McKinlay gave notice of bills i define and determine the duties to t performed by County Treasurer Assessors and Auditors. A resolution was adopted, instruo ing tho Judiciary Committee to reno a bill to define the way in whir, divorces may be granted. The bill to repeal the oapitatic tax was laid on tho table without d bato. A message was received from ll Governor, announcing that ho hf approved the joint resolutions pel tioning Congress to remove the poll* tioal disabilities of P. A. Camp, A. E. Smith, J. F. Porter, A. I*. MeCos lin and R. Lt. Heriot. The bill to prevent discriminations between persons carrying on busi? ness under license, was laid on the table. W. \ Johnson, (colored,) of Sum tor, inwoduccd tho following resolu? tions, which were agreed to: "Whereas, the sad intelligence of the death of tho Hon. Thaddens Stevens, of Penn., has reached us by tele? graph, therefore, be it Resolved-by the House of Repre? sentatives, the Senate concurring That while wo recognize tho wisdom of Divine Providence, and bow in reverence to His decrees, we do most deeply regret tho lobd to the country of ono of its noblest philanthropists and to the oppressed of every elimo and race one of their truest and most constant friends. Resolved, That the desks of the President of tho Scnnto and the Speaker of the House of Represen? tatives bo draped in mourning for thirty days, and that tho flag which floats over tho hall of the Qcnornl Assembly bo hoisted at half-mast until intelligence is received of the burial of this friend of a common humanity. McIntyre said that he was prepared to make a report in reference to the payment of the per diem and mileage of members, but asked that it might bo done in secret session. Agreed to. Tho Houso then went into secret session, and after sitting with closed doors for thirty minutes, resumed business in public. The bill to declare certain offices vacant was passed, with the Senate amendments. The bill to regulato the manner of keeping and disbursing funds by certain officers was passed, and the House adjourned. STATE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION. B. F. Whittemore, the chairman of the Central Executive Committee of tho Republican party of Sonth Ca? rolina, hos issued a call for a Conven? tion of tho party to meet in Colum? bia on the 8th day of September. The objects of tho Convention are to givo back-bone to tho failing fortunes of tho carpet-baggers, and to nomi? nate candidates for Congress. Tho job will be a big ono, and the com? petition for office bids fair to be lively. The aspirants for Congres? sional honors, so far as heard from, are B. F. Whittemore and Joseph H. Rainey (colored) in the First Dis triot; C. C. Bowen, Joseph H. .Tonks, Reuben Tomlinson and F. L. Car doza (colored) in tho Second; Simeon Corley, Franklin J. Moses, Jr., and Solomon L. H?ge (lately elected Associate Justice of the Su? premo Court) in tho Third; whilst James H. Goss alono stands without a rival in the Fourth, no doubt on account of his being so "trooly loil" in the lato "misunderstanding" in Union District.-Charleston Courier. FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE SOUTH CA? ROLINA RAILROAD.-Yesterday, as tho down Summerville train approached the eleven mile board, a crowd of colored people were discovered sur? rounding a corpse. From what we could gather, tho unfortunate man (colored) was left by some of his friends near tho track, on tho previ? ous evening, and evidently went to sleep, and it is probable that one of tho night trains ran over him whilo in that condition. His body was not discovered until the next morning, and was dreadfully mutilated, mashed considerably and without sign of life. We did not learn his name. [Charleston Courier, j At a meeting of the Democratic Central Club, held in Charleston, on Monday night lost, tho following permanent officers were elected: Pre? sident-Gen. James Conner; Vice President-Mr. J. M. Eason; Re? cording Secretory-Mr. T. P. Ryan ; Corresponding Kpnrntary-Mr. W. H. Tennent; Treasurer-Mr. John B. Lafitte. All reports from tho Western wheat harvest aro to tho effect that it is the largest ever grown, and corn and potatoes promise to bo equally abundant. Beast Butler is a candidato for re-election to Congress, and is being vehemently opposod by many radical journals. They charge him with having been faithless to the radical party. St. Paul, Minnesota, has exhibited sweet clover eight feet high. LEVITATION. TriE members of tho Second Ward De? mocratic Club aro invited by tho Com? mittee of Arrangements to a BARBECUE, to bo given by tho Democratic Clubs of tho nppor part of the District, at Light? wood Knot Springs, on SATURDAY next, tho 15th instant. H. E. SCOTT, August li_Sec'y 2d Ward Club. D. W. HAWTHORNE, Broker and Commission Merchant, WALHALLA, S. 0., and Honea Path, 8. C., will attend to all business entrusted to his care at either placo. August 13_._ All Aboard for the Races ? PARTIES wishing seats to the Raoe Course, aro hereby notified that the OMNIBUS will leavo tho Central Hotel at 2 o'clook and Nlckerson's at 8 precisoly. All thoHo desiring to attend, will please be punctual, as tho Trotting commences at i. OWEN DALY, Superintendent. August 13 Ijooal T.x&jrxxm*. . Mr. McKonzio received a monster box, yesterrluY, containing a large variety of articles in the sugar line, which will have a tendency to distract th oso who oro troubled with wb?' is oommonly termed a "sweet tooth." There were chocolate creams, crys? tallized fruits, Portuguese almonds, pistacios, and fancy names without number. A tasty little box, filled with these delicate French prepara? tions, will prove an acceptable pre? sent to a sweetheart, wife, sister or cousin. GOOD PIUCES.-Tho high prices obtained by Messrs. D. O. Peixotto Sc Son for Govcrnmont horses, at their auction salo on yesterday, does not exhibit a scarcity of greenbacks in this market. By-the-way, these gentlemen advertiso a salo of dry goods, boots, shoes, clothing, etc., this morning. For particulars, sec their advertisement, under head of ^auction sales." ROBBERY.-On Wednesday night, the store of Thompson Earle, Esq., in tho upper part of the city, was forcibly entered, and a quantity of goods taken, consisting of tobacco, sugar, powder, shot, blacking, pocket? knives, plates, fourteen boxes o? candles, kc. Chief Radcliffe is after the thieves. This is the third time this establishment lins boen robbed. MONEY.-It is currently reported that the money question is receiving the serious consideration of tho occu? pants of Janney's Hall. Severa parties who, it was confidently be lieved, would ''ante up," have flowr the track. We give this as a rumor merely. Wonder if tho probabh success of tho Democrats has any thing to do with the matter. FOR LIGHTWOOD KNOT.-We an authorized to state that a specia train will ha run over the Charlotta and South Carolina Railroad, on Sa tnrday next, for the nccommodatioi of visitors to tho barbecue at Light wood Knot Springs, leaving Colum bia at 9.30a. m., and returning a 4.30 p. m. Tickets can bo obtained at tb stores of Messrs. W. B. Stanley am Campbell & Jones, to-day, and unti 8 A. M. to-morrow; after which tim they can be purchased at the Ticke Office._ THE QUO WARRANTO CASE.-Th hearing of this case was resumed yet terday morning, at 10 o'clock. Mr. Tradewell commenced his ai gument, which was strictly in repl to the written argument of Mr. Cham berlain, yesterday. He recviewed in most satisfactory, able and eloquen manner every position advanced b; thogentlemau representing the State Ho said that his position in tho nrgt ment, was strictly to reply to Mi Chamberlain; and having done thii he would turu tho argument over t his friend, Mr. Pickling. This get tleman followed at great length, re viewing the wholo caso and the ac tion of the Government and Cor gr ess; and tho law and the reasons < tho law as applicable to tho issue pn sen ted in the case; ho was very har on some of thoso high in authority anel was occasionally interrupted h the Court, and reminded that privai character und motives could not I impeacheel before this Court. M Pickling said ho did not mean to {? beyond boundfe, but ho intendeel I say whatever was necessary, in h opinion, to tho coso. To give tl points of the argument, cannot no be attempted. Mr. Chamberlain r< plied at some length, anel tho arg mont closed at 3 o'clock. If the lil blood of the Reconstruction Acts (s called) has not been crushed out i them in the course of this argumen (so able and so earnest,) then wo ai no judge. The Court gave notice that jud) ment wonld ho given at 10 o'clock e Monday morning next. Nobod doubts what that judgment will b but the public will bo onrious to ho the reasons assigned for-it. If n ' too long, wo shall endeavor to lay before our readers. Whatever tl present judgment may be, we . ht i with delight the omens that the infernal Acts will, before long, buried in tho some grave with o Thad. Stevens. Then, father, he truly it may be said, "like futhe ! like offspring. " PAB NOBTXIB FBATBTJM. -A colored fair has been going on for several nights in a building on Washington strew. A night or two siuce, Mr. Speaker Moses, of the (so-caf?ed) Legislature of Sooth Carolina, and young Mackey, the would-be Sheriff of Charleston, were present-the one funning and gaily chatting with the dusky damsels; while the other promenaded the room with a young lady, of mixed breed. This is tho. statement of an eye-witness. W BROAD RIVER BRIDGE COMPANY. At a meeting of the stockholders of the abovo company, held on Monday last, the following officers wore elected for the ensuing year: Presi? dent-Edward Hopo; vice-Presi? dent-John Agnew; Directors-R. O'Neale, Jr., R. C. Shiver, G. W. Bearden, A. Crawford, G. Leaphart, N. Huffman, Wade L?rick. HAU-MAST.-The flag which floats over Janney's Hall was at half-mast yesterday, as a token of respect to the memory of Thad. Stevens, we suppose. The Phoenix Weekly Letter Slieet Prices Current and Market Report will be issaed this (Friday) afternoon. Those desiring copies, will hand in their orders as early as practicable. M Ain ARRANGEMENTS.-The post office open during the week from a. m. to 7 p. m. On Snndays, from 4 to 5 p. m. The Charleston and Western mails aro open for delivery at ?% p. m., and close at p. m. Charleston night mail open 8^ a. m., close 4>? p. m. Northern-Open for delivery at S'.i a. m., closes at 2.45 p. m. Greenville-Open for delivery 5).< p. m., closes at 8)4 p. m. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Special at tention is called to the following ad? vertisements, published for tho first timo this morning: W. T. Walter-Government Sale. Fisher & Heinitsh-Bitters. H. E. Scott-Invitation. Aromatic Life Bitters. ASUPERLATIVE TONIC and Invigor? ating Cordial, composed, in narr, of American Centaury and Life Everlasting, with other valuable vegetable products. It will bo found an excellent STOMACH BITTERS, an appetizer, and an anti dyspeptio remedy. It is invaluable as a Tonic, for Debility, Indigestion, Loss of Appetite, Nervou&neas, Torpid Liver, Sluggish Circulation. A generous stimu? lant, quickening tho action of the organs of lifo, and imparting new powers to the whole body. Dirccti07ts.-A table spoon-full to a wino glass may bo taken, as often as occasion requires, with a little BUgar and wator, or without. Dyspeptics may take it just before meals. For salo hy FISHER & HEINIT8H, August IA t_Druggists. NEW BOOKS. AZ ILE. By Mrs. Jano Cross, $1.50 <. , History of a Mouthful of Bread new edition. By Jean Maco, $1.75 The Servants of tho Stomach. By samo author, $1.75. Tho Maternal Management of Infancy, for tho Use of Parents, 75c. Tho Hermits. By tho Rev. Charles Kingsley, $2. New Testament History. By William Smith, LL. D.-uniform with Old Testa? ment history, soon to be published, $2. The Old World in its New Face-impres? sions of Eurone in 1867-68. By Henry W. Bellows. Volume 1, $1.75. And many other new Books. " DUFFIE & CHAPMAN, BookseUors, August 18 Columbia, 8. 0. TROTTING. CONOABEE COURSE, SAT? URDAY, Auguat 15, at 4 P. M. Match Race, Purse $500. Milo and Re? peat. Charles I>ogan names Brown Gel? ding, CLODHOPPER; Owen Daley names Groy Golding, SILLY GRIMES. Aug 12_* COTTON GINS AND CONDENSERS ! SAMPLES of tho EMORY GIN. BROWN GIN and CLEMENTS, BROWN & CO. GEORGIA GIN, in etoro and for ?als by Augii-2 yiSHiaitifc LOWRANCE., Corn ! Corn ! Corn ! WHOLESALE and retail, at Aug 9 SWYQERT & BENN'S. Fresh Supplies of Family Groceries, -gCT-. CONSTANTLY receiving, at jg?jg?[ SWYGERT <t BENN'S. _Augusto_ FLOUR. A f \ BAG8 OF FLOUR, every sack gua ^fcv/ rantoed. For sale by August 8 FISHER & LOWRANCE. CORN WHISKEY. RECEIVED to-day of first quality. FISHER Ai LOWRANCE. August 8 . _ RICE! RICE 11 2TIERCES OF PRIME CAROLINA BICE. For salo low for cash. August 8 FISHER & LOWRANCE. Soap! Soap! ^OnLY PERFUMED ENGLISH HO? NEY SOAP, Highly Perfumed Variegated Soap, Merino Soap, Chomical Olivo Soap. . For salo by GEO. 8YMMERS. July 24