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TIIK DEMOCRATIC TICKET. 1778 ~^^pl'~ 1808 For President, HORATIO SEYMOUR, OF N. Y. For Vice-President, GEN. F. P. BLAIR, OP MISSOURI. 11EPREHENTATIVES IN CONGBESS. First Congressional District-Harris Covington. Second Congressional District.-A. P. Aldrich. Third Congressional District.-J. P. Reed. Fourth Congressional District.-W. D. Simpson. STATE ELECTOItAIi TICKET. For Stale at Large-J. P. Thomas, of Richland; J. D. Kennedy, of Ker? shaw. First Congressional District-R. F. Graham, of Marion. Second Congressional District-B. LT. Rutledgo* o? Charleston. Tliird Congressional District-A. C. Haskell, of Abbeville. Foui'th Congressional District-E. C. McLnre, of Chester. COLUMBIA. Tuesday Moraine:, October 27/1868. A Revolutionary Committee Ruling tlie Country. At the option and whim of the chairmen of two radical campaign committees, and for electioneering purposes, Congress is convened or adjourned. If there was anything wanting to convinco thc people that we were fast drifting to anarchy and thence to despotism, it is to be found in tho radical revolutionary method of convening Congress in extra ses? sion. The Newark (N. J.) Journal calls attention to the fact that the Constitution has given that power to the President of tho United States, and to no other person or department of the Government. Had tho fathers intended that any other than tho re? gular session of the Congress should be convened, otherwise than on the proclamation of tho President, they would have said so in tho Constitu? tion. The preseut revolutionary party, having tho unlimited control of Congress by its overwhelming ma? jority in that body, has stripped tho President of his authority in the pro? mises, or at least undertaken to do so, by superseding that authority. Tho question, "What next?" will bo answered in a way tho people little dream of, if Grant should bo elected. These mon despiso tho people who have for years so tamely submitted to outrage after outrage, and who, they calculate, will continue to do so while radical power lasts. -?-*.?-. Tho New York trade tyrant, A. T. Stewart, has at last mot with his po? litical Brutus. He recently tendered, with a great pounding of gongs in the New York papers, a check of 020,000, to bo used in defraying tho expenses of the Republican cam? paign; which no disgusted Mr. H.|T. Helmbold, of that city-whoso for? tuno compares with that of the great monopolist as poorly us a caudle with tho electric light-that ho has just contributed to tho Seymour and Blair fund $10,000. Ho takes occa? sion in Ins accompanying letter to ascribe tho most sellish motives to the groat bond-holder, and not being in that category, rightfully claims his own generous conduct to bo dictated purely by motives of patriotism und sincore belief in tho justness and efficiency of tho Democratic princi? ples and policy. -? -o >-. BURNING OF THE CAMDEN JOURNAL. A correspondent of tho Charleston News in Cumden, sends tho follow? ing account of the burning of the Camden Journal: "The tiro occurred between ll and 12 o'clock on Monday night, and tho building with its contents was burned to the ground. Nothing was saved of books, press, type or poper. There were two huge and one job press. The type was recently purchased. Nearly tho whole of the interior was in flames before the fire was dis? covered. No insurance. Tho loss falls heavily on Ibo Messrs. Pogues, the owners, and has deprived the citizens of a medium essential to thom in making known their wants. Tho Journal had quito a favorable circulation, having increased largely sinco coming into thc hands of the Messrs. Peguos; but all this is, ?by ono fell swoop,' lost to them, and that by the hand of tho vilo incendiary." CONNECTICUT.-At tho charter elec? tion, Thursday, at Norwalk, Conn., tho Democrats carried their tioket by 127 majority-a gain of 87 over last year's election. Address of the District Central Exe* eui!?? Cssnu?.iicc. To Hie Democratic Party of Richland. FELLOW-CITIZENS: As tho Presiden? tial election is near nt hand, wo deem it a fitting time to address you a few words. Among tho Districts of tho Stato to set. in motion tho Democra? tic movement in South Carolina, Richland was not tho least. This is a proud distinction for Columbia and tho District. Dot us not forfeit this reputation by inactivity and lukewarmness in the coming election. We know that tho odds against us in this District aro great. Wo know that wo havo to moot tho misrepre? sentation, tho prejudices, tho pas? sions, and tho ignorance of our radi? cal opponents. Wo know that recent events, deplored by all good citizens, havo prejudiced our causo in tho minds of a class of our voters. But theso circumstances should servo but to nervo us to greater ex? ertion, Our duty is the same, whether or not our party shall carry the Dis? trict. Wo go into this fight upon principle. Let the Democracy of Richland, on November 3d, do its wholo duty. Let every member of thc party turn out and deposit his vote for the nominees of tho Stato and the National Democracy. Let every Club perfect and improve its organization. Keep theso organiza? tions up. Tho Democracy of the North is slillfirm, resolute and hope? ful. Seymour has taken tho field, in porsou. Ho will bring out distinctly tho true issues of tho canvass. Bat? tle is again to bo joined with our po? litical foes in behalf of the great principles of constitutional freedom. In the South, we require rt return to "cheerful, wholesome self-govern? ment." Seymour's election will pave the way to this result, so essential to tho interests of properly and thc rights and peace of our section of the Union. Fellow-citizens, here in Columbia, the capital of the Stute, and in Rich? land, the central District of the Stato, let us keep burning tho fires of De? mocracy. Let us determine that tho principles of tho National Democra? tic party shall remain a power and an influence in this Stale. Let tho De? mocratic party, in victory or in de? feat, preserve its organization, re? solved by discreet methods and peace? ful agencies, sooner or later, to make its noble banner wavo in triumph the rights of all secure under its am? ple folds. To tho young mon-to tho yonng Democracy, especially-would we ap? peal. They have the ardor, the en? ergy and the enthusiasm which the workers in a canvass ought to illus? trate. Resort to no violence what? ever. In spirit, bo sober and dis? creet; but by every legitimate means, promoto tho interests of your partv and vindicate your principles by thc ballot. Fellow-Democrats, let us, one and all, do our duty, and redeem om Stato from tho rudo grasp of radi' calism. For the Committee. J. P. THOMAS, Chairman. -? ?? ? ? MB. EDITOK: Col. Thomas having declined the nomination for tin Mayoralty, we propose tho name o Mr. John McKenzie for tho office We want a working man in that posi tion, and the old gentleman belong; to that class. Holms been connect?e with the Board of Aldermen for mair years, and has on numerous occasion: temporarily filled tho Mayor's chair Wo believe his nomination would bi endorsed by nearly all HIS FELLOW-TOWNSMEN. <-???.? - Mr.. EDITOR: Thc declination o Col. J. P. Thomas, us thc candidat for Mayor, suggests to our mind th name of Dr. John Fisher, as u suit ablo person-a gentleman of ability prudence- and economy, feature essentially necessary in tho adminic tration ol (ho affairs of tho city We, therefore, respectfully sugget his name for tho position and con nideration of very many _VOTERS. On Saturday last, a difficulty oe curred on tho plantation of Colone Kerns, of Laurens District, of wilie we havo learned tho following: Th rc gentlemen called at the cabin of freedman named Stephen Alexander and whilo Ibero a disputo arose. 1 Mr. Georgo Franklin, ono of th party, was shot by Stephen Alea ander, with a shot gun, inflictin? serious wounds in the head an breast; and the wife of tho colore man was accidentally struck with pistol ball in tho thigh. Pabilo Brn ? i ?jg ct Anderson. I A large espectable number of i tho citizeu1- Anderson nssomblod in tho Com so, on the 22d inst., to cons'* " e charges of Gov. Scott against this District, ns con? tained in his proclamation of the 21st inst. Tho meeting was organized by call? ing Judge Munro to tho Chair, and "W. W. Humplirys to net as Secre? tary. Upon motion, a committee was ap? pointed to tnko iuto consideration the proclamation of Gov. Scott, and to report to au adjourned meeting. Under tho motion, tho following gen? tlemen wero appointed: Capt. E. TJ. Parker, Jobu Wilson, Esq., Dr. T. A. Evins, Kev. W. D. Beverly, Rev. Samuel A. Webber, Judged. S. Mur? ray, A. T. Broyles, Rev. W. E. Wal? ters and Wm. McGukin, Sherill of tho District. Upon motion, Judge Munro was added to the committee. The meeting then adjourned to meet on thc following day, at ll o'clock, to hoar tho report of th", committee. OCTOIIKI: 23.-Tho meeting, per suant to adjournment, re-assembled in the Court Room, when thc follow? ing report was submitted by thc committee, through its Chairman, nud unanimously adopted: Wc, the un lersigned, a committee in behalf of tho citizens of Ander? son County, to whom the proclama? tion of Gov. Scott was referred, beg leave to report that, strange and in? credible as such charges may appear to us, we will not undertake to say that information of tho same charac? ter has not been conveyed to the Executive Department, in relation to this County; especially when we know that there aro so many motives, for party purposes, to misrepresent. Your committee have spared no pains in investigating each and every one of tho charges, nud, with conii dence, declaro that they are aa utterly groundless as they are false. In WJ instance have the "officers of the law been set at defiance;" and, as to tho allegation that "peaceful and unof? fending citizens are murdered in cold blood and thc murderers not only permitted, but aided to escape from justice," we positively affirm that there bas not been a homicide com? mitted in this County since, and for some timo before, the inauguration of Gov. Scott. Your committee do not know what is intended by the charge that "families havo been forced to abandon their homes through fear of violence," nor do wo know of an instance iu which tho "authority of tho State government has been denied." Your committee are perfectly satis? fied that peace and good order are earnestly desired by the people of this County; and, as the best means of securing the same, that they ?re determined to yield obedience to the authority of tho State government, unless it be changed by peaceful and constitutional means. In reference to tho charge of "threats of violence, and even of death, against prominent members of tho Republican party, who shall at? tempt to visit this County for the purpose of discussing tho political questions of tho day," yowx commit? tee beg leave to submit the following statement: B. F. Randolph, who was lately murdered iu Abbevillo District, at Hodge's Depot, did twice visit this County for tho discussion of political issues-notwithstanding the inflam? matory nature0/ his harangues-with? out let, molestation or hindrance of auy kind; aud he was actually on his way to this County for the purpose of delivering other addresses, when tho said murder was committed. Un the samo day, Mr. H?ge, tho Repub? lican candidato for Congress, ad? dressed tho citizens of this place; and, at tho closo of his remarks, complimented tho citizens of the County for tho kiud reception ho had met with, aud assured them of the grateful feelings which ho entertained towards them. But your committee have been informed that, on the night following his address, aud a . or the reception of tho news of the ni order of Randolph, Mr. H?ge left this place, as your committee would subunit, without any just grounds of apprehension, to take passage ou the cars of tho Greenvillo aud Columbia Railroad, at a point above this place, for Columbia. Your committee art satisfied that this circumstauce, groundless as Mr. Hogo's fears may havo been, is tho only shadow of pre? text for the charge of "opposition to a freo discussion of political issues by members of tho Republican party." On a prior occasion, Messrs. Saw? yer, Chamberlain and Mackey, visit? ed this County, and, in tho Court House, and other sections, delivered their harangues without molestation. In addition to this fact, resident radi? cals havo held constant meetings iu this County without difficulty or in? terruption. As to the charges of threats said tc be mada by "persons calling them? selves Democrats; not to p?rmit theil political opponents to vote at the en ming election;" of the "importation ?nd Beeret distribution of fire-arms;" and the "effort, by abuse and inti? midation, to deter colored persons [rom ibo exercise of the electivo franohisc;" your committee, after careful and diligent investigation, affirm, without hesitation, that no such state of things exist in this County; nor do they know of any "picketing of thc public highways," in a singlo instance, in this County, by tho He mocrats of thu same. Your committee, being impressed with tho serious naturi! of tho charges preferred, have thus earnest? ly and carefully investigated tho con? ditio) of affairs in this County, and ure fully satisfied that tho statements made in this report aro true. All of which is respectfully sub? mitted: EDWARD L. PARKER, JOHN WILSON, T. A. EVINS, W. D. BEVERLY, S. A. WEBBER, J. S. MURRAY, A. T. BROYLES, W. E. WALTER, WM. McGUKLN, R. MUNRO. Upou motion, tho following reso? lutions were adopted, to wit: Resolved, That the Secretary of this meeting bo instructed to trans? mit a copy of the proceedings of this meeting to Gov. Scott. Resolved, That in justice to thc reputation of our District, tho P/ue nix and other papers publishing the said proclamation, be requested to publish tho proceedings of this meet? ing. The meeting then adjourned. R. MUNRO, Chairman. W. W. HuMTHKYS, Secretary. -?????? Mn. EDITOK: "Justice," in an arti? cle in your issue, of tho 10th, rela? tivo lo a shipment of apples from Greenville to Charleston, says: "I Lave taken upon myself Ibo trouble to inquire into the whys and where? fores, and it has turned out just as I expected, a mountain of a molo hill; so far as tho Greenville and Colum? bia Railroad is concerned." lu seeking to relievo the Green? ville Road from a charge of tardy transportation, he has unintentional? ly, I have no doubt, somewhat impli? cated tho South Carolina Road. Ho says tho apples were received by the Greenville Road on Thursday, tbo 1st of October, and "on tho morning of tho 5th of October, they were turned aver to tho South Carolina Railroad." His statement, in this last particular, is somewhat erroneous. The apples were received between '? and i o'clock In tho afternoon, instead of morning. Thus received, they wero loaded up ?nd sent from Columbia by tho 4.50 A. M. train of Otb of October, and arrived safely in Charleston at 5.10 P. M. the same day. Now, with theso facts before us, we can safely echo tho question of Justice: Who had them longest in transportation, the Greenville and Columbia Railroad Company or tho South Carolina Railroad Company? It is clear that, in this communi? cation, our purpose is simply to re? lievo tho South. Carolina Railroad from unmerited blame, and not to cast reflection on the officers or agents of tho Greenville and Columbia Rail? road Company, who, we know, are doing, and will do, all that is possi? ble towards tho successful manage? ment of their road. FACTS. GEN. Bli AIR'S ALLEGED THREAT OF ASSASSINATION. -The Associated Press report of Gen. Blair's speech at St. Louis, on Friday lust, represented him ns saying "that Gen. Grant, if elected President, would never leave tho White Honso alive." But tho St. Louis Republican, of Saturday, in its full report of Ibo speech, shows that he made quito a different state? ment. Tho following is an extract of that portion which has been erroneously telegraphed : "Tho point to which I desire to bring you is this: that in this strug? gle we havo everything at stake; that it is tho final and last struggle for tho preservation of freo Constitutional Government in America-that if wo fail in it, tho republic falls with us. It becomes tho mero appendage of tho military chieftain who is elovated to power in the name of tho Presi? dency. Hut he never ic/// leave the Presidential mansion as long as ha lives. I havo nothing to say against him porsonally; I havo no intention of derogating from his great merits as a soldier, and I havo no desiro to tarnish any of the laurels which ho won in tho services that ho gave to tho country during tho lato war. But I havo just as little design of surren? dering absoluto power to tho hands of any man, no matter bow illustrious ho may havo made bis name in this great war." THE BEST JOKE OF THE SEASON. Gen. Blair's namo has been struck from tho registration lists in St. Louis, on tho ground of disloyalty. Tho General has boon notiiied to ap? licar hero and disprove thc charge, but ho has engagements in Illinois, und cannot return. He will there? fore bo unable to vote. Tho regis? trar, Charles Teff, was instrumental in having Blair rejected. Blair's friends have mado threats of assassi? nating him.-Special despatch to the Keening Telegraph. H.ocal ?toms. THE MAYORALTY.-WO learn that tho Democratic party of Columbia will soon put a nominee in the field. H?GE AUBOAD.-lu tho New York Tribune, -wo notice, that H?ge has a dreadful story to tell of tho up? country in South Carolin:?, and of I his own hair-breadth escapes. OYSTERS.-Mr. Crowley, opposite tho South cud of the market, informs us-through a waiter of finely fla? vored oysters-Hint he will keep these ' delicate articles on hand during tho j coming Reason. FAST AND CHEAP PRINTING.-Wc have just added a fast card press-of tho Degouor Sz Weiler patent-to tho machinery of thc Phoenix office; and have also meda additions to our stock of fancy type, cards, paper, etc. Persons in want of any styles of book nud job printing, ure invited to call and examine samples and prices. Cards printed ?it shortest notice, and at prices varying from $3 to 810 per thousand. Mr. Smythe who, wo believe, is an old baud at tho bellows, coming to tho conclusion that Columbia is a good point to locate, has opened au excellent assortment of boots, shoes, etc., iu tho Presbyterian Dopository, adjoining Pollard's store, on Main street. His stock of articles for grown folks is very complete, but the display of coverings for the feet of the little ones is admirable. THE CONCERT.-Master Carri's concert, last night, was a musical treat. Tho youug violinist bids fair to make a name iu tho world of music; he handles his bow with great case, and produces sounds which excite thc envy of older violinists. Mrs. Carri, and Messrs. Jackson, Jan ney, Stevens and Koepper, ren? dered cilieieut assistance, and were warmly applauded. It is generally understood that Mr. Koepper will give a similar entertainment early next mouth. "TriE DIG SHOW."-Old John Ro? binson, of ante-war circus reputation, will, to-day, make his first appear? ance before a Columbia audience, since tho late "little unpleasantness." Ho claims-and tho papers of the various towns through which ho has passed substantiate it-that ho bas tho most complete establishment that be ever exhibited. Go carly, for tho canvass will bo filled. Mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, summon the little folks, and call on "old John." A RADICAL FALSEHOOD NAILED. Wo are authorized to say that thc statements made in Columbia, and other parts of the State, connecting tho name of Col. Thomas with the distribution of arms throughout tho State, is wholly and entirely ground? less. His mission has been, and is, by argument and truthful appeals, to uphold and advocate tho claims and tho principles of tho Democracy. As ono of thc candidates of the State Democracy on thc electoral ticket for tho State at large, it is duo to him that the lie referred to bo nailed. FAST FREIGHT LINR TO BALTIMORE AND PHILADELPHIA, VIA CHARLESTON, S. C.-Wo refer to tho announcement of Messrs. Courtenay it Trenholm, Agents of the Baltimore and Charles? ton Steamship Company, announcing the putting on of a third steamship; which enables them to despatch freights to Baltimore and Philadel? phia every fifth day. Tho frequency of tho trips saves time at both ports, for heretofore the steamers made only weekly voyages. Cotton shippers will find tho arrangements by this lino very complete, particularly to Philailetyhui. While all who pur? chase goods, in either Baltimore or Philadelphia, tho agents assert, will economise in timo and money by shipping over this line. Competition is the life of trade, and so wo say try the new "five" day lino via Charles? ton. MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.-Tho post offico open during the week from 8}4 a. m. to G p. m. On Sundays, from 4 to 5 p. m. The Charleston and Westorn mails aro open for delivery at 5 p. m., and close at 8)4 p. m. Charleston night mail open 8j.? n. m., closo 4>.i p. m. Northern-Opon for delivery nt a. m., closes at 2.45 p. m. Groenvillo-Open for delivery 5 p. m., closes at 8'<i p. m. Tho Carolina Farmer is the title of n neat agricultural magazine pub? lished monthly, in Wilmington, |N. G., by Mr. H. Bernard. Tho sub? scription price is $2 per annum. DEMOCRATIC MEETING-WARD No. 4.-Tho Upper Ward Club mot last evening. A goodly number wore present. Messrs. G. A. Shields and John Alexander wcro elected to fill tho vacancies in tho Democratic ticket in Ward No. 4. Col. Thomas made n statement ex? planatory of tho reasons actuating him to withdraw his name for Mayor. A Committee of Five wero elected io unite with a similar committee from the other wards in making a nomination for Major. The follow? ing gentlemen constituto tho com? mittee from Ward No. 4: Messrs. J. P. Thomas, J. Janus, J. H. Wells, P. Cantwell and Edward Hopo. A resolution was adopted, inviting tin? other wards to provide a similar nominating committee of five. Club adjourned. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Special at tention is called to the following ad? vertisements, published for the first timo this morning: Columbia to Baltimore. Wm. Shiver-Notice. S. T. Agnew-Meeting. "BEE STORE"-IT IS LIKE THE BEE STOKE.-C. F. Jackson surely has a run of trade; his place is crowded each doy, and his assistants are as busy ns bees. --?V . ? - Grand Muss Mt:cttng ut Lu II re ii-. Court I f Dw-c. Wednesday last was tho day ap? pointed for a grand mass mooting of tho Laurens Democracy to occur at this place. Tho arrangements were exteusivo and a largo crowd antici? pated. However, the morning early was tho usher of a heavy, persistent rain, that precluded all idea of a fifth of tho Democracy of the District being present. Tho rain continued to pour until ll o'clock, whon thc programme of a procession and open air meeting was abandoned, and the Court House thrown open. It is es? timated that a thousand persons wore present, mostly tho young men of thc District. Tho i-ain prevented the Clubs coming as organizations gene? rally, yet tho banners of a dozeu of our most enthusiastic Clubs were thrown to tho breeze, und hung upon tho outer walls. Hon. C. P. Sullivan presided, and called tho meeting to order at ll a. m., and tho proceedings wero opened with an eloquent prayer by Rev. J. W. Kelly. Tho Chairman, after a brief address upon tho occasion of the meeting, introduced Col. J. P. Thomas. The distinguished orator was greeted with unbounded enthu? siasm. Col. T. proceeded in a most brilliant, eloquent and ornate argu? ment of an hour and a half. He was listened to with marked attention, applauded to the echo, and we have witnessed no effort which has met such enthusiastic demonstration. While tho speaker is appreciated for his fine sense, logical analysis, mode? ration in tone and conservative spirit, he probably, more than any other public speaker of the State, is the representative of the oriental and or nuto stylo of elocution, which marked tho timo of Curran, and in this day is little indulged. Ho closed amidst great cheering. Tho Chairman then intioduced Gen. Sam. McGowan, a distinguished son of Laurons, (to tho manor boru.) from tho banks of Cano Creek. lu tho hearty greeting which mot the Gonernl, "as ho carno forward, ho had tho highest proof that his country? men Yv?it? proud of tho famo and honor ho bas won. Gen. M. is knowu as an ablo and powerful speaker, and bis great effort needs no laudation at our hands. His splen? did speech, of an hour and a half, was listened to by an audience that applauded throughout, a most de? molishing onslaught upon radical? ism. Gen. M. concluded, tho Chairman proposed threo cheers for tho speak? ers, and threo cheers for Seymour and Blair. Amidst much enthusiasm, tho meet? ing took a recess until 7 p. m. At this hour, a largo audience, including many colored, assembled and heard capital speeches from Wm. Stowers. James Minor, and John Lee, colored speakers, of Columbia. These speeches wero short, capital hits on scalawags and carpot-baggers, and were well re? ceived. Tho proceedings of tho day con eluded with a grand display of fire? works on tho public square. [Laurensville Herald. fi In tho County of Madison, North Carolina, tho conservatives wcro hold? ing a mass meeting and barbecue, when a riot occurred 1 jtweeu the whites and blacks. A negro grossly insulted a gentleman, whon a fight began, and a rock battlo (tho com? batants using stones as missiles) be? came general, thouegroes' watch-word hoing "rally to your color;" and this they did in largo numbers, as did also tho whites, who drove them olY the ground.