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COLUMBIA, S. C. Tuesday Morning:, February 2, 1869. We doubt if there is'anything in the world moro arrogant thau so-called reform? ers, particularly when they have succeeded in establishing their pet idea, (they rarely have bat one,) and before time-the only test-bas afforded tho opportunity of deter? mining its excellence or fallacy. Tho ficti? tious eleventh commandment, "Mind your own business," is peculiarly applicable to these conceited fools, who imagine their own littlo noddles to bo tho abiding-place of all worldly wisdom. So, at least, seems to think tho editor of tho Madrid Cron&esla, who trots Mr. Charles Sumner over tho coals to a very lively air, in a recent article, upon some gratuitous advice bo lately gavo tho provisional government, in reference to the establishing of a Republic. Says the very appropriately Cronsesta: "Tho almost unanimous declaration of the Spanish people, in favor of a monarchy, is a fit answer to the wishes expressed by the American Senator. It shows in what estimation tho counsels of intermeddling foreigners aro held by tho Spaniards. This lesson, we hope, will, at the same time, teach the representative of Massachusetts the propriety of keeping bis advice for his own oountrymen, who are as much in need of good government as ourselves." It would bo naturally supposed that Mr. Sumner's talent for governing had met with snob a disastrous failure in his own family circle, that be would have been chary at setting himself up as an arbiter of nations. Bnt it seems bis lack of modesty is as la? mentable as bis lack of knowledge of tho Spanish people. Tho Now Orleans Times thinks tho rebuke is as well-timed as it is pertinent; but we supposo his adamantine conceit will bo as proof to tho courteous satire of tho Spaniard, as bis chivalry was on a most trying occasion. -o The revolution nows from Cuba is par? tially, if not fully, confirmed by late tele? graphic dispatches from Havana. Tho in? surgent troops, reported as having arrived at Villa Clara, undoubtedly consist of the column under C?spedes, then reported as within ten days' march of that town, where they expected to receive large reinforce? ments. Tho return o? Balinaseda to Havana still further confirms tho growiug strength of the rebellion, which will, now that It has reached within striking distance of the rail? roads, spread with far greater rapidity than heretofore. The disturbances in Havaua must have been much more serious than thc brief dispatches in elation to them would seem to indicate. The fact that Cabanas and Numero Cuarto were attacked would seem to indicate the existence of a respec? tably numerous organized force in tho field. These forts lime tho opposite side of tho bay from Havaua, ?iud fully command it with their guus. They look almost impregnable from the front, and tho reported action was probably brought on by un attempt to sur? prise or tako them from the rear; an at? tempt which, if successful, would have been fatal to the power of Spain in Cuba. This blow at the citadel of Spanish power, taken in connection with Dulce's proclamation, the entire suspension of business in the city, HU? affair at the theatre, growing, no doubt, out of tlie reception of tho news that C?spedes had reached Villa Clara, ono of the most important strategic points to the in? surgents, is exceedingly suggestive. Im? portant events ure evidently on tho eve of transpiring in Cuba, which, unless present indications are at fault, will materially in? fluence the destin}* of the. island. The kill? ing of three men, two Indies and some children, in tho streets of Havana, proves that the disturbances havo not yet been quelled. The effort to underrate their im? portance in thc telegraphic despatches is too plainly evident for us to receive the statements made without some grains of al? lowance.- New Orleans Times. LET US HAVE PEACE.-This is what General Grant says, but Senator Sumner is apparently opposed to anything of tho kind. As already stated, he has introduced a bill in tho Senate imposing a penalty of two years' hard labor upon all persons who shall assume to exercise official functions in the Southern States, in violation of the fourteenth constitutional amendment. In other words, uuy Soul bern mau who at any period of his life held an office that required him to take au oath to support tho Consti? tution of tho United States, and subso- j rjnently engaged iu war ugaiuet the United i States, or gave aid and comfort to those who did .M) engage, and now accepts any office, State or Federal, is to be deemed a /clou, and put to hard labor in the penitenitary or State prison. "Let ns have peace," Mr. Snmuer. It is now definitely known that the loss of life and the injury of passengers on board the steamship Pereire, which put back to Havre on tho 2()th ult., resulted from her encountering a terribie gale at sea, during which tho vessel lurched tremen? dously, throwing the passengers about with great violence, killing six and disabling many more. Captain Duehesue behaved himself with gnat courage, and was warmly complimented for his coolness and success in bringing the ship safely into port. Mrs. Gencrul Grant is said to have tho smallest foot of any lady iu Washington. Agricultural Societies- Ca JI tow mm Agrlcnl- j taral Convention. Among tho despatches in tho Phoenix of i the 23d ultimo, I read with much pleasure, ! tho following from Atlanta, Georgia: "Each County in this State ia organizing agricultural societies, delegates from which will be passed over tho various railroads, freo of charge, to this city, to attend a con? vention to be held hero on thc first Tuesday in February." Wo have hore an example set by our en? terprising neighbors across tho Savannah River, which wo would do well to emulate. It embodies the most sensible policy which has beeu suggested in ?my quarter, since I the close of the war. Events havo shown that our several attempts to exert a com? manding political influence were worse than futile. Stigmatized as unsuccessful rebels, disfranchised, suspected, vituperated, with overwhelming, reckless majorities agniust us, what could wo say or do, and not at tho same time outrage our enemies, and hazard our own self-respect? If the lamb did not muddy tho stream above him where tho wolf was drinking, ho committed some other equally grave offence, six months beforo ho waa in existence. Under tho circumstances in which ho was placed, it was impossible for tho lamb to establish bis innocence. But, while we have accomplished so little towards our relief, by political combinations and party struggles, there is redemption for tho South. In God's good time, it will come; we must look for it hopefully, and faith? fully work for it. Wo lcaru from many sources that the capital and industry of tho North, East and West is looking with long? ing eyes to our cotton, sugar and tobacco fields, and that the great manufacturing in? terests bavo concluded that tho derided South is tho truo scene of their operations. They see that the South is destined to be como as rich, prosperous and great materi? ally, as it is stainless in honor, and glorious in renown. These men of tho East are wiso in their way; they are quick to discern and prompt to worship where tho ascending star points out tho shrine. Let them bt encouraged; lot us prepare for their advent. Already the movement bas beguu, and bo fore a great while Columbia uud othei points will experience immense benditi from tho outlay and enterprise of Governoi Spraguo and other capitalists. Our true policy is to welcomo them all to tho advan? tages with which a beui?cent Providence: has blessed ourselves. Mr. Editor, wo have a duty lo perform lying immediately beforo us, aud to which tho example of Georgia invites us. Le us form agricultural societies in every Dis trict in tho State. Our democratic clubs already organized, will servo us admirably for this purpose. Next, let us bold n State Agricultural Convention in Columbia, it April or May. Railroad companies, w< take it for granted, will bo as liberal au< accommodating hero as in Georgia. Im proved methods of cultivating colton ant other crops, the introduction of new ones, the regulation of tho labor in our midst, th steps necessary to bo taken to promote im migration, tho enclosure system, thc im provemeut of stock, the development o our water power, tho establishment of th various classes of manufactories, agricnltu ral education, Ac. Ac, aro a few of the mal ters which demand concert of action; otho topics will suggest themselves readily, a appropriate to thc business of such a coi: vention. Wo ask the favor of yourself, Mr. Editoi and of our former confreres of tho press, i this State, to ventilate tho views herein en braced, and to give publicity to tho propt sition of vours, very respectfully, C. P. PELHAM. KAJIIK.-The Charleston Atetes bas tl following: The new textile plant is drawing mot attention than any novelty presented I Southern cultivators since tho war. number of planters in Louisiana and Mi sissippi are this year devoted to its cultur aa they formerly were to cotton. Itba3 01 signal advantage over cotton-it can 1 harvested and bandied by machinery. Barnie belongs to tho nettle family; tl lint or libre, used for cloth, is the insii bark, obtained ns jinx is, by breaking i otherwise gutting rid of the stulk. It yiel two or three times as much as colton p acre, und requires less cultivation. Win properly handled, the fibro is of a lustro white color, a little rough to tho tone The cloth made from it has a rich, sill hue, aud lasts a long time. It does u give a cloth agreeable, to the touch, as cc ton or silk, but for nil outside fabrics, ai especially for muslius, il . greatly snperi to either cotton or linen. At present sells in London for sixty cents a poun To cngago in raising ramie, a Southe farmer needs only to obtain the cutting aud at harvest, a machine for cleaning t fibre, which will eo.st about $'2'2~>. SWIFT JUSTICE LYNCHING OF A NEGRO PERSONS OF ms OWN COLOR.-A most In ribla and revolting outrage was perp?tr?t at Mount Vernon, a day or two since, b; negro named Muck, upon two little wh children, thi eldest not moro than elev years ol age. The fiendish act created intenso excitement in the communi j which was also shared by tho negro Tbf; country was scoured in every directi? and tho monster captured. So great v tho excitement and indignation of tho p pie, that it was determined to execute I prisoner on the spot. After consultation, however, the case ? left in the hands of an impromptu ne| jury, who, after a full hearing, sentent tho prisoner to be hung, which sentei was executed ou the spot. His victimes, wo understand, aro ii critical condition, but hopes are cutertaii of their recovery.-Mobile Jiegiater. The Ka Kl ?tx In iVorin Carolina. We extract the following aeeonnt from the Newborn (N. O.) Journal of Commerce: TRAGEDY AT KINSTON-GREAT EXCITE? MENT.-Oar readers will remember that tbree or four days ago, the gravo of Colonel Williams, about seven miles of Kinston, was broken open and bis body exhumed, and carried no one knows whither. We learn that the perpetrators were almost immedi? ately apprehended and lodged in Kinston jail. On Saturday night, a party of men compelled tho jailor to deliver tho scoun? drels over to them, sinco which time they have not been heard from. The circum? stances connected with the affair, as wo learn them from a gentleman who carno down on thc train last night, wcro as fol? lows: About 12 o'clock, on Saturday night, the keeper of the jail was aroused by two men, who wcro leading another, seemingly tied. On demanding what they wanted, ho was told that they had captured another of tho desecrators of Colonel Williams' romaine, and wished to incarcerate him. Tho jailor complied with their request, and led tho prisoner in. No sooner had he done so than tho man released himself of his bonds, and, drawing a revolver, placed it at tho jailor's head and demanded the prison keys. This demand was seconded by the two men out? side, and the ji.ilor was compelled to re?u quisb tho required articles. No sooner were tho doors thrown open than twenty or thirty mounted men surrounded the jail and commanded the jailor to lead them to tho men accused of robbing the gravo of Colonel Williams. The accused, five in number, ono white and four colored, were then taken from the jail, tho keys again placed in possession of tho jailor, and tho cavalcade marched off in the direction of the rivor. What became of the unfortunate prisoners is unknown, though it is conjectured that they were taken to the bridge crossing Nense River, their throats cut, and their bodies east into the seething waters. This belief was in? duced by tho fact that the bridgo was dotted with gore on Sunday morning. Tho jailor says tho men who forced the jail, were all white, but were unknown to him. They wcro probably induced to commit this rash net, by the threats of the negroes, who pro? claimed their intention of breaking open the jail and releasing tho prisoners. Wo further understand, that on Thursday night, tho Sheriff of thc County received information of tho whereabouts of onothei of the scoundrels couccrned in outragiup the remains of Colonel Williams, aud sen! his deputy with a posse, to apprehend him, When the Sheriff's party approached th< house where he was concealed and demand od him to come forth, the demand wa; replied to by a rifle shot, seriously, if nol mortally, wounding one of the party. The door was immediately broken open, thc desperate villain killed on the spot, and thc exasperated party, not content with this burned the cabin over his head. Tho wound ed mau is still in a precarious condition. Great excitement is said to prevail a Kinston. Tho town is rigidly patroled um tho strictest precautions are being taken t( quell au outbreak, which is momentarily expected. THE OQEECHEE AFFAIR-SAVANNA II PUKE VINDICATED.-The judicial iuvestigatio: into tho recent disturbance on the Ogeeche closed yesterday by sending up the prise tiers, or a portion of them, to be tried fo insurrection before the Superior Court Tho testimony from day to day has bee given in these columns, and we now desir to call tho uttentiou of the New Yor Tr ihunc, Philadelphia Prats and, other rad cal journals North, to the fact that both th evidenco nuder oath, of white and blacl and tho decision of thc magistrates thereot fully sustain tho Savannah Republican in a it reported about the affair. We did nc make a solitary statement of facts that : not sustained by the testimony, while tb disingenuous and shamefully partisan rt port of Col. Williams to Gen. Sibley shown to bo utterly false and groundless. We also beg to call their attention to tb fact that while tho insurgents were mo: ably and ingeniously defended, and ever thing possiblo brought forward in tho behalf, not ono witness, white or blacl could bo produced to testify to a disngro mont between the negroes and tho plante: on the subject of wages. Is it too much, theo, when wo demand i these radical journals that they take bat all the lies they havo put iu circulation c the Ogeecheo affair during the month th is passed?-Savaun?h Republican. A Rouan JOKE ON THE "LITTLE PE J Ult EU."-Senator Joshua Hill, wo undc stand, recently' perpetrated in Wasbiugtt the following cruel joke, nt tho expenso the Little Perjurer: It seems that the latt had been giving reasons, nuder oath, to t Reconstruction Committee, why Gcorp should be put back under military gover ment; nud, among other things, said that was forced to leave Augusta on the day of t municipal election, else ho would have be murdered. Shortly after this a prominc radical Senator on this committee met Sci tor Hill, and after relating to bim TV Rlodgeti'a testimony, asked him. as a Gee gian aud one acquainted with Ibo state feeling In his State, if it was trne. Mr. B replied that: "He believed thero was an < dinanco in force in Augusta which direct that, at certain periods of tho year, all di fouud in tho street without a muzzle shot be shot; that during those months, and oi then, would Mr. Bloilgott'a lifo boiu danj iu that city." [Augusta Chronicle and Send nd Among other sigus of the times it cheering to note that neithor Fred. Doug nor Anna Dickinson succeed in drawl lecture audiences in New York. People i growing tired of the same old tuno, e long for new musio. Bocal Items. -o GASH.-Oar terms are strictly cash-no exceptions. If an advertisement is to be inserted, band over tho money; if a paper is subscribed for, tho money must accompany tho order-otherwise no attention will bc paid to them. This rulo will be adhered to. -o The descriptive catalogue for 1SG9 of ac? climated fruit trees, etc., cultivated by Wm. Summer, Esq,, of Pomaria, has been re? ceived. In addition to prices, etc., it con? tains information of iutorcst to fruit growers. W. Hampton Gibbes, Esq., is the agent for this nursery. ?-o EXECUTIVE MATTEKS.-Governor Scott bas appointed, aud the Senate confirmed. Reuben Tomlinson, A. J. Rausier, J. J. Wright, C. M. Wilder and G. J. Cunning? ham, ns Trustees of the State Orphan Asy? lum. Pardous have been issued for Allen M. Drawdy, Joseph Allen and Sancho Braut? loy. -o Tho Frost King resumed his sway, yes? terday morning. A sudden reddening of noses, and a general rush of uucovorod digits into the protecting care of pantaloon pockets, being considered tho positive evi? dence of tho fact. May tho reign of his wintry majesty continue a few weeks, and then give way to a more mild and amiable ruler, is the earnest desire of all fruit-lovers. -o MAIL Am: A NU KM F. NTS.-The post office is open during tho week from 8)4 a. m. to 6 p. m. On Sundays, from 4 to 5 p. m. The Charleston and Wefleru mails are open for delivery at 5 p. m., and close at S}? p. m. Charleston night mail open Sj-.j a. m., close 4,l2' p. m. Northern open for delivery 2 p. m., close 11J.. a. m. Greenville open for delivery 5 p. m., close 8).? P* m --o Married women, says a statistician, on an average, live until forty-five, while unmar? ried women do not live longer than forty three. Thus, every man who rofuses tc marry, shortens some woman's life just two years, and thus practically commits homi? cide. Wo suggest that the grand juries ought to find bills against every bachelot over thirty-five years old. This matter should at once bc taken in band by the Le gislat ure. FAST AND ?IIBAF PRINTING. -Wo Luvt added u fast card press-of tho Degener & Weiler patent-to the machinery of tin Phoenix office; mid have also made addition: to our stock of fancy type, cards, paper, etc Persons in want of an}* styles of book ant job printing, are invited to call and examin? samples and prices. Cards printed at shor notice, and at prices varying from $8.50 t< S10 per thousand. -o FlltE ALARMS.-On Sunday morning about a quarter past 10 o'clock, as our citi zens were churchward bound, the alarm o fire was given, which caused a general stain pede; and in a short time thc engines wer making time in tho direction of tho Nicker son Houso-the burning out of a foul chim ney in thct hostelry being the cause of tb difiiculty. Tho firemen soon returned, ant tho good folks donned their Sunday look and proceeded to their various snuctuaricf Another alarm was souuded yesterda evening, about 7 o'clock, caused, us wo ar informed, by the accidental burning out c a chimney on the premises of Mr. Joh McIntosh. Thc firemen hud a run dow town, and then, to keep up the exoitcmen rau up again. -o Cou UT OK COMMON PLEAS ANO GENERA SESSIONS-Judgo Boozer, presiding. True bills were found against tho folio", iug porsous: Thc State vs. Phillis Nappier Larceny; Peggy Belton-Assault and ba tery; John Davis-Larceny; W. H. V Gray-Assault with pistol; Thomas J. Ri bertson-Assault and battery; Louisia Wi son-Murder. Judge Boozer appoint* James I). Tradewell, Esq., and Mr. Joli T. Sloan, Jr., to defend the accused. Tl last mentioned, Mr. Sloan, is a youi lawyer, who graduated with tho highe distinction, at tho University of Sou Carolina, in Juno last. This appointmo is certainly a high compliment, and o: which we believe ho deserves. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Special attenti is called to tho following advertisoraen published for the first timo this morning D. B. DeSatis8urc-- Law Card. W. Hampton Gibbes-Agent. E. H. Heinitsh-Lifo Insurance Meeting Palmetto Fire EDgino Compan Meeting Truo Brotherhood Lodge. R. O'Nonlo & Son-Zipporah Cotton Soc S. V. & C. C. Radcliffe-Notice. Campbell & Jones-Sauor Kraut, ?te. R. C. Shiver-La Grando Victoiro Skirl Jacob Levin-State Tax Returns. -o Tho Grecian bend has ree ohed Calif orn but there it is called thu Pacific slope. Tho Houae took a clay's holiday, on Sa? turday, and tbe Seuato followed suit, and took a holiday yesterday. "What with holi? days and loaves of absence, the members are having a capital time. Who w ould not be a legislator? THE ORPHAN ASYLUM OF THE SISTERS OK MERCY.-Wc see that Sister Xavier, of this institution, is in Washington, pressing tho petition of the Sisters for au appropriation to aid them in rebuilding their asylum, which was destroyed during the war. Their application is backed hy Generals Sickles and Gilmore, Admiral Dahlgren and others, and will probably be successful. Governor Scott has endorsed tho petition in the fol? lowing letter: EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, COUCMMA, January 20, 18(59. I earnestly recommend to tho kindly con? siderations and good offices of our Senators and Representatives iu Congress, Sistor Xavier, of tho religious order of Our Lady of Mercy, who visits Washington City with a view of procuring an appropriation from Congress, for tho rebuilding ot her orphan asylum, which was destroyed during tho bombardment of the city. I was personally cognizant, during my im? prisonment in Charleston, aud subsequently whilo I was stationed in that city, of tho active and unceasing benevolence of tho Sisters of Morey; their charitable ?nices being freely dealt out to all who needed them, without reference to class, condition or nationality; and I knew of many friends and acquaintances in the Federal army who wore the recipients of their beneficent and kind attentions. Many a sick and wounded Federal prisoner was indebted to them for necessary nourishment and attention; and frequently their dying pillows were soothed and comforted by the pious cousolations of tho Sisters of Mercy. I earnestly hope that they may succeed in their application to Congress, to enable them to rebuild their desolated edifice, so long sedulously devoted to the shelter and education of tho orphans of Charleston, as a slight recognition of their unselfish devo? tion to the alleviation of human suffering. ROBERT K. SCOTT, Governor of South Carolina. Saner Kraut and Pickles. JUST RECEIVED, a Barrel of choice SAUEB KRAUT; also, a Barrel of extra fine PICKLES. Try them. CAMPBELL A JONES. Feb 2 3 True Brotherhood Lodere No. 84. A. F. M. A A BEG ULAR COMMUNICATION of Truo Brotherhood Lodge No. 84., A. F. M., will /V\bo hold, at Masonic Hal!, THIS EVENING, at 7 o'clock. Bv ordor of the W. 5L Feb '2 1 S. L. LEA PH ART, Secretary. Law Card. npilE undersigned having turned over tho Bc I cords, Securities and Property of thc Oflicu of Commissioner in Equity to his successors, will resume tho practico of LAW and EQUITY in Richland and adjoining Counties, and in tho Courts of tho United States. Feh 2 12* D. IL DESAUSSURE. Zipporah Cotton Seed. WE offer for salo 35 Bushels of ZIPPO ?iARAU COTTON SEED, tho lint ot which Kiwas bold iii Charleston for 5 cents per pound more than middling upland cotton, and which is now ipioted in Charleston as high as 35 cents lier pound. Price - $5.00 per bushel. Feb 2 B. O NEALE & SON. Palmetto Fire Engine Company. ?-- THE Regular Meeting of Palmetto Fire Engine I Company will bo held ;at the ir Engine nouse, THIS EVENING, at 7 I o'clock. Punctual at I tendance requested. By order of tho President. Feb 2 1 CA. CARRINGTON, Secretary. _ State Tax Returns for City of Columbia. THE Assessor, for the last tim??, requests all in? terested, who have not j*>i returned their TAXABLE PROPERTY, to do so without delay. Tho time allowed for tho same will expiro in a few days, and all who fail to comply, will find thoir property double-taxed, withoiit anv chanco of abatement. JACOB LEVIN, Assessor for City of Columbia, corner Plain and Assembly streets.* Feb 2 2 Notice. S. V. & C. C. RADCLIFFE are now at tho residence of their father, corner of AS-J Isombly and Pendleton sts.,1 and continue tho 'cosiness of tho RE FAIRING OF WATCHES, JEWELRY, Lic.. and solicit tho patronage so liberally extended horotoforo to their fa .her. ENGRAVING done in tho nuatoat style. F?d> 2 _3 Support Your Own Nursery. W. HAMPTON GIBBES has been appointed Agent for Pomaria Nnreo 'ries and all orders through him will Lmeet with host attention. February is tho best month for transplanting Fruit Trees, Grapes, Bosos and Strawberries. March, for Evergreens. Orders thankfully received WM. SUMMER, Agont. Descriptivo Catalogues may bo haden applica lion to w. H. Gibbes. Feb20* LA GRANDE VICTOIRE SKIRTS ARE EXPRESSLY DESIGNED TO SUPPLY A great mid occasioned by thc immense popularity of tho present stylo of PANIER DRESSES. They aro unsurpassed for gracefulness, co ni ft? I? and durability, and can be worn with c ither gored or Panicr-shaped Dresses. For salo at Feb 2 2 R. C. SH IVER S. Lile Insurance. AN important consideration, which Company pays tho best, and where can thc cheapest and heat Iusnranco bo obtained. Wo say, in tho CONNECTICUT MUTUAL. Bccanso-Tho largest Mutual Lifo Company-55,000 mombors- its im menso security, its surplus over all liabilities over $0,000,000; its largo and ever increasing annual dividends, on somo policies exceeding 70 per cent.; tho largest annual dividend from tho earnings of a single year over made by any Company in tho world: ?B oaay modo of receiving premiums-only HALF CASH required-yon can secure a larger amount of Insnranco for tho money paid, than in *ny other Company-in short, it pays tho host in tho Connecticut Mntnal. For particulars, call?n Feb 2 E. H. HEINITSH, at his Store.