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_ " COLUMBIA, S. CT Thursday Morning. January 28.1869. Death of Kx-Governor Picktin?. We are pained to announce, this morn? ing, the death of this distinguished citizen. He died, after a protracted illness, at his residenoe, in Edgefleld, on the 25th instant. In announcing his decease, we are sure that we express the sentiments of the State, when we say that one of Carolina'? fore? most men has fallen. Of his private life we may not now speak. Those who knew him long and knew him best, can testify to the kindness of his nature and the beauty of his domestic virtues. In public life, for forty years Governor Fickens has been one of the leaders of South Carolina and of the South. Few men have been so for? tunate in obtaining and holding the confi? dence of his fellow-citizens. His lifo, from the beginning to the close of it, has been n success. While yet a very young man, he was elected to Congress, and there he heltl his own among the distinguished statesmen of bis day. As a writer, he was forcible and full of information; as a speaker, he was impassioned and earnest, and at times he rose to a high order of eloquence. He served with distinction in thc Legislature ol South Carolina, and was always found upon the side of the Constitution and conserva? tive statesmanship. Ho was subsequently appointed to the distinguished position ol Minister to the Court nt St. Petersburg, 'where he acquitted himself with distinction and returned home to be elected Goveruoi of South Carolina, in December, 18G0. How Gov. Pickens administered the affairs of thc State, during those eventful days of blooo and war, history will hereafter speak; ant we venture to predict, that his name will bt handed down to posterity a? one wbc showed himself worthy of his trust, and ai honor to his State and conutry. It is now too early to speak with confidence of th? actors in that bloody drama; but timo wil placo its land-marks where tho tide of rovo lution now sweeps; and tho judgment o men will give its approviug sanction to Un virtuous ucts and noblo deeds of those win are now held np to public condemnation Truth will jet speak, and muong tho name of tho.se who will receive tho upproviug vcr diet of posterity, will be found the name o Francis W. Pickeos. Let us bury the de parted statesman with tears of regret. Le us look forward to the reward with th smiles of confidence and hope. -o The Colorrtl Race. The following suggestive article is copiei from tho New Orleans Titties. Tt is worth of consideration : "Hewers of wood nod ?Ira worn of watei it would appear, they must ever bo. Whether tho negro as a race is to have hi condition improved by public education au the exercise of the frauchise, is yet a prc blem for tho reformers of the United Statt to work out for themselves. Tho disciple of Wilberforce, in England, one year agt abandoned the attempt aa hopeless, aft? over thirty years' trial in Jamaica und otht West India Islands. Whether a differer and more fortunate result is to bo attuiuo in this country, remains to bo seen, and v of the South are disposed to lend our ea nest and sincere aid in affording opporti nity for a fair trial. Before tho war, as general Hiing, all negroes appeared happ' comfortably clad and industrious. We raro found them begging or engaged in nieni pursuits. But few of poverty'? resonre to keep life in the body were visible in Ne Orleans, thus giving to strangers au idea i wealth, exceptionable in our favor ov every other community. AU this is chang? now. The dilapidated negro boot-blu? rnoets UK everywhere. Gaunt, hungry sa' bucks wOnder through every street. F mished beggars, with scarcely suflicie clothing to wad a gnu, haunt the alloys, at embodiments of grimy filth, in the shape black chiffoniers, rake the offal and swee iugs of the stores and dwellings. That tho is a companion and brighter picture, \ admit; but of the two opposing tendeueit which will win, is the problem now befo us. England hus already tacitly ackno lodged ber failure to elevate the negro ra to the Oaucassian standard. Liberia has s mitted tho same. The history of Hayti one of pitiful retrogression, anti even t Africa of to-day, when compared with t timo wheo Carthage. Alexandria anti N mautia flourished, forces upon us the sat dispiriting conclusion. If JJ,OOO years etpiul opportunity with the Cauoassian rt bas failed to develop the negro into a higl type of humanity, we must not expect mn from ooo paltry generation. Farbe it fr? na to deny them another opportunity; 1 whole tendency of publie opinion in 1 South is lo the contrary; but it is only f and right that they should curvo their w upward by their own merits, and win pc lion by their owu deserts. Legal onactme cannot chango natural laws, while poa quiet and harmony may lovel many a ron hill, now reared in tho -lath of their p greis. James Berbo-i, F.sq., member of the L died suddenly on the ly th instant, at resid??oo, near Bennettsvillo. Mr. Beti was a lawyer of considerable, practical ex rienco and ability, and was highly esteeu ?a a citizen and neighbor. 'iv ???..<. ' Stat? L?8Ul?tur?. 1TOBTTETH DAY'S PROCEEDINGS. SENATE. TUBSDAY, January 26.-The Senate as? sembled at 12 M., and was called to order by the President pro tem. The Senator from Laurens obtained leave of absence. The petition of citizens of Green ville and Spartan burg for anew County, to be formed out of parts of the above Counties, and the petition of Benjamin F. Morgan, of Pick ens County, praying the removal of his po? litical disabilities, were referred. Message No. 25, from tho Governor, on executive business, was received. The Committee on Engrossed Bills, re? ported as duly and correctly engrossed and ready for a third reading, a bill to regulato and provide for tho pay of Commissioners and Managers of Elections; and a joint re? solution authorizing the Governor to em? ploy an armed force for tho preservation of tho peace. Ordered for consideration to? morrow. The Committee on Incorporations, to whom was recommitted a bill to incorporate the Citizens' Savings Bank of South Caro? lina, reported back the same, with a recom? mendation that the bill do pass without amendment. Ordered for consideration to? morrow. Bills confirming and validating tho muni? cipal election in tho city of Charleston; to amend tho charter of tho Sulphuric Acid and Super-phosphate Company, and to amend an Act entitled " An Act to regulato attachments," wero introduced. A resolution was adopted, inviting Hon. O. F. Winchester, of Connecticut, to a seat upon the platform. A bill to determino tho value of contracts mada in Confederate States notes, or their equivalent, was debated, amended and or? dered to a third reading. A bill to authorize the renewal of State stocks and bonds received its second read? ing, was considered by sections, agreed to, und ordered to bu engrossed for a third rending. A bill to punish persons obtaining property nuder false pretenses received its second reading, and was considered by sections.. A bill to re-establish Wrights Ferry, over the Catawba River, was ordered to Ho on the table. The Senate took 11 j ? for a second leading ! and consideration bills to alter and amend tho charter of tho King's Mountain Rail? road, and to alter and amend tho charter of tho town of Greenville. Read and referred. A bill to facilitate tho trial of causi s by magistrales und justices uf the peace, was ordered to lie on the table. A bill authorizing the building of a bridge to connect the islands Wudmalaw aud John's, wus read, amended ?iud return* <1 to the House. A bill to renew and contiuuc in force an Act entitled "An Act to authorize limited partnerships," was referred to tho Commit? tee on the Judiciary. A bill to empower the Attorney-General to chauge the veiuire in State cases, was taken up and tho further consideration in? definitely postponed, and a message ordered to be sent to tho Houso of Representatives, informing that body what disposition had becu made of tho bill. A bill to authorize Courts of Arbitration was read, agreed to, aud tho bill ordered to lio on the table. A joint resolution authorizing tho County Commissioners of Ocouce County to sell tho Keowoe and Tuckaseegeo Turnpike Road, was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The Semite agreed to a concurrent resolu? tion for the appointment of a joint com? mittee to investigate*and report what Acts ure important to be passed at this session. A resolution was adopted instructing the Judiciary Committee to report on a bill to protect, laborers und persons working under contracts on shares of crops, referred to that committee at the special session. A bill to amend au Act entitled "Au Act to close tho operations of the Bank of tho State of South Carolina," was read by its title; nnd referred to tho Committee on the Judiciary. At 3 P. M., adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The House met at 12 M. Tho Committee on Railroads reported a bill to declare tho rights of creditors, and to provide for the winding up of tho affairs of railroad companies in South Carolina, and recommended that tho enacting clause of the bill be stricken out. The bill was ordered to lie over for a second reading. Tho Committee on Engrossed Acts re? ported ns duly and correctly engrossed fora third reading a bill to amend an Act enti? tled "An Act to leaso the Stuto Road run? ning from the County of Grecnvillo across the Saluda Mountain, in thia State, to the County of Henderson, in North Carolina. Ordered to lie over for a third reading. The Committee on Incorporations sub? mitted a bill to incorporate tho Amateur Literary and Fraternal Association, of Charleston. Read, and ord jred for a second rending. The Committee on the Judiciary reported favorably on a bill to enforce the provisions of tho civil rights bill of tho United Statos Congress. Also, unfavorably on a bill to provide for the widows and orphans of mon murdered for their political opinions. Also, on a bill providing for tho caro of tho poor, ?ind recommended tho amendments. All of which wero ordered for a second reading. Tho account of F. R. Calhoun, M. D., of Abbeville County, for post mortem examina? tion, was referred. A bill to alter and amend an Aet to or ; ganize the Circuit Courts was read aud re? ferred. The account of Sandford M. Barker, Magistrate, was presented and referred. A bill to confirm and declare valid tho re? tient olection of Mayor and Aldermen of tho < ity of Charleston was read aud referred. Tho Hon. O. F. Winchester, ci Connec tioufc, WM invited ta occupy a seat apon the floor of the House. At 12:80 P. M., the House wont into Com? mittee of the Whole, to consider a bill to alter and amend the criminal law; which was discussed, and progress reported to the House as follows: The Committee of the Whole having had under consid?ration a Senate bill to alter and amend the criminal law, have adopted a resolution that the Committee recommend the adoption of the bill as reported by the Committee on the Judiciary. A bili to incorporate the Aiken Sauitary Association was read and referred. The following members obtained leave of absence: Waller, Doyle, and Smalls. At 5:20 P. M., the House adjourned. -o It rhum pt iou of Spiele Payments. In the general estimation, tho great ob? stacle to a return to specie payment is tho danger that Government would not be able to maintain it with tho amount of gold it now has, against tho present volume of paper currency, inasmuch as tho banks, which control nine-tenths of tho circulation of the country, would bo likely to distrust the ability of the Government to continue its payment of coin, and in anticipation of another suspension, obeying tho instinct of self-preservation, would draw from the Treasury all the specie they could, for tho purposo of substituting it for their legal tender and deposit reserve, amounting to nearly $200,0011,000, and tims swamping tho Treasury in the very inception of the pur? pose. Another difficulty, so serious as to create great apprehension, is, if the banks were compelled by law to resumo specie payment nt a fixed dato iu a future, say by tho 1st of January, 1871, as Mr. Morrill'? bill proposes, without beiug furnished with the necessary amount of coin, they would have so little confidence in their own ability to meet the requirements of tho law, that they would at once commence to withdraw their circulation in anticipation <?f the dreaded tiny, thus causing a great scarcity of currency and widespread embarrassment and disaster iu commercial circles. Anothei objection urged against a return to specie payment is, that thu goods in tho ware? houses of th? importer aud jobber, and on the shelves of the retailer would depreciate to gold values, subjecting I hem to a corres? ponding los;. Another, that when ti finan? cial revulsion should occur iu Ku rt j pe, wt ure liable to have mir bonds now held abroad returned to us by the tens of millions fot gold, HO much so ns to endanger our ability to maintain specie payment. And anothei and most serious objection is, that ?ill indi? vidual debts cn atcd on a depreciated papel basis would have to be paid il) gold, thin making the amount due jost as much mon as the premium on the gold now is These impediments, especially thu last are deemed so serious that it is quite gene rally conceded that resumption must ht postponed to the indefinite future, awaitiu? either hoped-for but uncertain accumula latious ot" gold, or severe contractions ii the volume of paper currency-a remedy which encounters universal opposition-o for that Acradiau time, when the generosity of the banks will prevent their troubling tho Government for coin. Procrastiuatioi alone will not solve tho problem. The per plexities besetting the question now wil continue to beset it so long as no steps ar taken to bring about a safe resumption o tho specie payments. To await the acenmn lation of coiu to the amount $200,000,000 as contemplated by Senator Morton, ia remedy too slow to meet the exigencies o the case. Tho cry of commercial disaster and mi consequent upou resumption will be heart in the future as well as now. There seem to bo certainly nothing to bo gained by di lay. Delay will unquestionably continu indefinitely the evils wo are now staggerin under-such as clouding the credit ol* th Government; causing our bonds to b quoted abroad at about seventy cents on th dollar; increasing tho expense of onrryiu on the Government by at least $30,000,000 year; depriving us of a currency with fixed value; so essential to enable tho bus ness man to make reliable calculations wit reference to future operations; and last, 1) demoralizing the minds of many with tl: dangerous idea that tho people, in the collective capacity, ore not bound by tl same rules or morality in the payment < debts as are obligatory upon individuals. It is very evident that the problem is tc weighty to bo solved by the financial inte lect of the present Congress; and it doi appear to na that tho best thing that con be done under the circumstances, would 1 for Congress to appoint a commission live of tho most able, influential and hone financiers in the country, joining with the if you please, four of tho ablest financie of both England and Franco, to whom tl whole matter should bo roferred, to repo to Congress at their next wiuter's sessio some feasible plan for its consideration. Tl expense 'of such a commission would 1 trifling, in comparison with tho immcn amount of benefits that would grow out the reference. At least, then, the next Co gross would bo able to act moro undcrstan ingly upon tho subject than tho present; f it would bo suro to elicit tho results of t experience and wisdom of thoso who ha devoted their whole lives to the closo a comprehensive study of financial problen [Newark (N. J.) Journal. A resolution passod the Florida Legis! turo, authorizing tho Government to appo threo commissioners to visit Montgomc to negotiate for tho transfer of that porti of tho Stato West of Cheretawhatchie Ri^ to Alabama. Also a resolution ordering election in that portion of tho Stato on t question. Mexico remains in a stato of disturban Sho continues to iudolgo in a daily reva tion. Insurrections thoro have become common that they aro no longer clas: among tho luxuries. l?tvytl saul Arhumii?. It is hard to say which land ia blessed with the best government, Hnyti or Arkansas. First, we have this sketch of Hay ti from the Port aa Prince correspondence (Decem? ber 25) independent Press, Port Jefferson, New York: The whole country is in a state of the most deplorable degree. In this city, (tho capi? tal of this unfortunate Republic,) it is tho canaille (the roughs) that rule. Salnave, seeing that his caus?is nearly lost, bas given up nearly every city and town to plunder and pillage On the 80tb of November, the town of Mirogoane wa3 bombarded, and after taking possession of the place, the troops of Salnave proceeded to pillage the stores and houses. They broke open every door, smashed everything they could not carry away-after robbing them of all the goods, money, jewelry, Ac. Tho trallie of logwood belonging to foreign houses were shipped on tho Government's vessels of war. On the 1st day of December, after having ransacked tho town of Mirogoano, and [eft every house completely gutted, they set tire to the town-hulf of which has been de? stroyed. Tho letter goes on, through nearly a column, detailing arsons, murders and de? predations. From Arkansas, oue of the sovereign States of tho model Republic, wo have ne couuts which outstrip even Huyti, or, at any rate, reuder it doubtful which is which: MILITIA. OUTRAGES CN ARKANSAS.-Thc Memphis Avalauche, of January 17, says: All accounts from Crittenden County arc of similar import, and confirm thu worst that has been told concerning tho conduct of tho militia towards the citizens. Tho negro mi? litia are roving over the country in strong armed squads, taking everything that they fancy and destroying much that they cannot carry. A reign of terror exists which is difficult to be understood abroad. The worst days of the war have returned upon tin- people. All business is suspended, and tie- people uro afraid to complain or attempt lo escape. Day before yr; toi dav, a gang of the mili? tia went to tho house, of Mr. Jack Wari?, near Marion, an original and consistent Union man, and sucked his premises or I everything valuable. He was well to do in tin' world, but the work of nearly a lifetime was swept away before his eyes in an hour. Many other citizens in the neighborhood were treated in the saint; manner. On tho same day, a party of the negio militia attempted to outrage tho persons of four highly respectable white ladies-Mrs. Jeff. Reeve, Miss Sweptsou, daughter ol' the newly elected radical County Clerk, and two others, names unknown. By some means tiny were foiled in their damnable attempt?, and several of them wore ar? rested, rho officers threatened to make examples of them, but so far all examples have boon on tho other side. Last Thursday night, we learn, the five citizens who have been held us "hostages" were huug up by General Uphum until lifo was nearly extinct, to try to force them to disclose facts supposed to be in their pos? session. Nothing, however, was elicited, as the victims of this torture porbably knew nothing to tell. When cut down it was found that they were nearly dead, and one of tho number was restored to life with great difficulty. This statement comes from a reliable freedman, -and is supported by re pectablo testimony. Friday night three of these citizens were spirited away and havo not since been heard from. Their lato is unknown, but no one knowing the reckless character of the militia would be surprised to hear that the gentlemen so long incarce? rated and tortured without cause, except meit! barbarism, had been murdered in tho | woods. Two others aro yet in jail at Marion, and have but glimmering hopes of libera? tion or even life. Weare satisfied that tho tenth part of the many outrages committed daily by tho mili? tia in Arkansas has never been published, and probably never will be. Tho means of violence and oppression are abundant, but tho complaints of the wronged people travel on tardy wings. It was reported yesterday that the negro militia had nearly all left tho neighborhood of Marion for Mississippi County, above, where they will of course re-enact tho fear? ful scenes of plunder and ruin, and personal injury perpetrated in other portions of the unfortunate State. The following despatch, which wc lind in the Now York Tribune, tells what becamo of the three missing men referred to above: A citizen from French Bayou, Arkansas, some ten miles above Mariou, reports that a body of militia shot three men near his house, on Sunday. The officer in command told him that they had been tried by a court martial, on a chargo of being Ku Klux, and ordered to be shot to death with musketry. Tho Memphis Avalanche, of tho 19tl , contains additional details, too revolting for publication. Acacia Lodge No. 94, A.'. F.". M.'. A REGULAR COMMUNICATION of Acacia 'Lodgo No. ttl, A. 1-'. M., will be held, at \Masonic Hall,THIS (Thursday) EVENING, at 7 o'clock. By order of tho W. M. Jan 28 1 J. LEE DIXON, Secretary. MONEY WANTED, ribo f\f\i\ AT 1 PEE CENT. INTEREST per Ki)0?vJVM " month, for two years-re-payable in two equal annual instalments. Secured by mort gago of lands and boase, valued now at twice amount of loan required. Address K. A H., Jan 28 [|OT2 P. O. Box 5C, Columbia. Fruit Trees. AN OTU EB lot of very superior Now Jersey FRUIT TREES, jnstreceived. Also, on hand, a choice selection of OBAI'E VINES ANO STRAW? BERRY PLANTS. OEO. W. PARKER, Agent. Jan 28 3* Lost, Stolen or Mislaid. ANOTE for ?60.00, on Mrs. E. Woodward. ' .i persons are cautioned against trading f ,t tho I same, as paymont has huon stopped. 1 Jan 38 ff* 0. A. GAYDEN. Local Items. -o Columbia and Angosta Railroad stock j sold in Colombia, at $10 per share, yester? day. -o Among tho magistrates appointed yester? day, by Gov. Scott, were Mr. Augustine Bacon, of Greenville, and R. C. McMellan, of Barnwell County. BIKUI; BoBEE.-Mr. Solomon (of Davis' Kow) has received a small consignment of the above, to appreciate which, we believe, I muy bo termed un acquired tasto-Uko drinking Hock. If the reader can Parlez runs, he can worry the Hiere Bobee. Luna was anxiously watched by many would-be sight-seers, last night; but to judge from the remarks over-heard along i tho streets, her ladyship did not give perfect I satisfaction, ns she only partially hid her ; face. -? ! CASU.-Our terms are strictly cash-no j exceptions. If au advertisement is to bo inserted, hand over the money; if a paper is subscribed for, the money must accompany the order-otherwise no attention will bo paid to them. This rule will be adhered to. -o Jackson's rureoshow is exhibiting on Plain street. His announcements are regularly published in the Phoenix-first, the woman who had obtained the seed; then the magic trumpeter; and lastly, the elephant. Call and see the curiosities, and obtain a packago of seeds, or a pipe, or a box of pills. -o We publish a supplement, this morning, containing a number of certificates and statements relative to the excellent fertilizing properties of the guano offered for sale by the Pacific Guano Company. J. N. Rob? son, Esq., of Charleston, is tho general agent for South Carolina. -o .MAIL, AHKAKGEMENTS.-The post office is open <luring the week from 8J? p.m. to 6 p. rn. On Sundays, from 4 to 5 p. m. Tho Charleston and Western mails are open for delivery at ? p. m., and close at 8|? p. m. Charleston night mail open 8'.< a. m., close 41/, p. m. Northern open for delivery 2 p. m., close ll,1 .j a. m. Greenville open for delivery ."> p. m., clos?' 8};.' p. m. -o FAST ANO CHEAT PR?STINO.-We have added a fast card press-of the Degener & Weiler patent-to the machinery of tho Phoenix office; and have also made additions to our stock of fancy type, cards, paper, etc. Persons in want of any styles of book and job printing, aro invited to call and examino samples and prices. Cards printed at short notice, and at prices varying from $3.50 to $10 per thousand. Generals Porter and Babcock, of Gonaril j Grant's staff, arrived in this city, yesterday, on a tour of inspection. They had an in? terview with Governor Scott, and expressed themselves highly pleased with tho condi? tion of things. Secretary Cardoza and Se? nator Rainey were present during the interview-which proved very satisfactory. The officers loft by the Charlotte train, yes? terday afternoon. -o Judge J. O. P. Vernon, of Spartanhurg, arrived in Columbia, yesterday. He has been holding court in Abbeville, for several days, and states that the business was pro? ceeded with quietly and orderly, anda com? plete clearauco made of the jail-a number of cases being turned over to thc mngis tratcH. Judgo V. remarked that tho court room presented qnito au anti-war appear? ance; tho only material difference being tho number of colored persons among the spec? tators. PUNISHMENT CoMMUT\sr>.-Wado H. Jones (freedman) was convicted of rapo at the Spring Term, 1808, of tho Court of General Sessions for Abbeville. An appeal was taken, but the change in the organization of tho Supremo Court, prevented tho appeal being heard until Decembor last. At tho suggestion of tho Judge, tho punishment has been commuted by Gov. Scott to ono year's imprisonment in tho penitentiary Dallas Harleston, another freedman, who was convicted of murder at the samo court, has also had his sentence commuted to one year's imprisonment at hard labor in the penitentiary. I -o NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. -Special attention is called to tho following advertisements, published for the first timo this morning: Meeting Aoacia Lodge No. 94, A. P. M. K. & R.-Money Wanted. C. A. Gayden-Note Lost. Geo. W. Parker-Fruit Trees. D. C. Peixotto & Son-Auction Hale On tho 9th instant, a colored man. named Jim Odom, was struck by Nelson Webb, white, with an axe, in the breast, killing him almost instantly. The prisoner bau been arraigned, and will bo tried tho pre? sent term of tho Circuit Court. [IiennelisviUc Journal.