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COLUMBIA, S. C. Tuesday He-ruins, May 25, 1869. Mr. Spragne on Southern Labor. Senator Spragne expressed tho opinion, in his speech before the Memphis Commer? cial Convention, on Wednesday, that Eng? land and France, by raising cotton in Egypt, will eventually drive its culture from Ame? rica, unless means are taken to "reform and cheapen labor nt the South. " In this posi? tion he is probably right, the Louisville Courier'Journal thinks, but begs that he or some wiser statesman, if a wiser one can be found, will explain the means by which Southern labor is to bo cheapened and re? formed. No doubt this result will come some day, unless, beforo it can have time to como, the result predicted by tho Bhode Island Senator shall como. All efforts on tho part of tho pcoplo of tho South to so curo immigration in any considerable, or even in any appreciable degree, have thus far proved unavailing, and those efforts are ovidently opposed and discouraged by Con? gress and its organs instead of being pro? moted. The radical party seems determined that tho negroes, no matter how lazy they may be, shall monopolize tho right to work in the South, and tho negroes, far from submitting to any cheapening of their labor, demand a le rge increase of pay every year, and, if they should not be em? ployed or would not consent to bo em? ployed at nil, the white men, however un? willingly, would havo to support thom so long as anything might remain upon which either whites or blacks could subsist. Mr. Sprague is a practical man. He is one of the best business mon in the nation. He might be superior to A. T. Stowart as Se? cretary of tho Treasury. Ho has mado for himsolf many millions of dollars, and, in doing this, has greatly promoted tho inte? rests of largo communities. Let him give to the pooplo of tho South his plan for the reform and cheapening of labor in their section. They will bo glad to accord to him a patient and careful hearing, but he must not fail to appreciate the tremendous obstacles that obstruct their way. Those obstacles cannot bo talked down or con? jured down. -o MOTLEY.-The New York World thinks it is of little importance whether Mr. Motle} goes to England uninstructed, or with tho empty shell of iustructious without any sub? stance or significance; that in either case wo have a humiliating proof of thc moral and intellectual imbecility of tho presents admi? nistration. It says: If the administration is groping in search of a policy, unablo to make up its mind, it thereby makes a damaging confession that our claims are not of that clear and unques? tionable character, that they do not rest upon such solid and evident grounds, as to commit the national honor to their en? forcement. **?**; After thc lapse of six or eight years, it is pveposperous, it is ridiculous, for our Go? vernment to be in doubt us to tho nature of the wrong it has received. We are entitled to make no demands which arc not clearly right; and nt this late day, after so much discussion, a perfectly clear case should not bo very difficult, if tho administration is nt all competent for its duties. * * * It would havo been moro seemly to havo put the Loudon embassy in the hands of a charge d'affaires until ii minister can bc sent properly equipped and instructed to enter upon tho discharge of his duties. It does not befit the dignity of a groat Government, when important disputes are pouding, to send out an envoy extraordinary without any errand. WHAT DOES IT MEAN?-It. is a fact, ami to us it seems an unaccountable oue, that n considerable number of the organs devoted to tho Grant administration, such organs, for instance, ns the Philadelphia Inquirer, actually eulogize General Thomas for his stern rejection of nil proffered presents, citing it as a noble evidence of his purity and incorruptibility. The fact is certainly a strange one, for we cannot possibly sup? pose that tho radical organs, wliilst thus eulogizing a Mnjor-Geuernl for his non-ac? ceptance of gifts and laudiug his course as what is demanded by his official honor and the proprieties of his position, can fail to have nil tho time in mind the fact that their President, to whom they hourly render po? litical allegiance, accepts, with a greed that is unparalleled, and, indeed, positively in? delicate, if not indecent, all the gifts, great and small, that he can lay his hand on. If it is the purpose of his organs to remind him of the respect which he owes to his po? sition, to his party, and to the country, we would suggest to them that they had better try to do this in a more direct and manly way. Certainly he cannot, regard the com? pliments of his own organs to General Thomas ns anything but insults to himself, all tho more offensive for being uuderhaud. f Louisville Courier-Journal. -o CELESTIAL.-All the New York papers mention the appearance of a meteor of ex? traordinary brilliancy in the Northern Hea? vens on Thursday night, shortly after ll o'clock. It was visible for five or six se? conds, and then exploded in a bluze of brightlight, which rendered objects clearly visible. The same visitant was noticed in Boston, we are informed hy telegraph, where it appeared us a light 'scarlet flash across the sky. Ile pl y. Tb Senator T. J. Robertson-SIR: I have read your letter contained in the Phoenix of 28d instant, addressed to the members of the late Agricultural Convention of this State. I was a member of that Convention, and am, therefore, the a '.pient of yonr advioe. On this acoonnt, i am fairly enti? tled to make you a response. Tn the first place, allow me to correct the editorial statement prefixed to your letter. The let? ter was not "inadvertently passed over." It was never presented to tho Convention. The paper was not introduced, because it was ascertained that it would meet with a very doubtful reception. As regards, now, tho advice given in your communication, I admit that it is not bad. But you will certainly acknowledge that it is not reasonable for you expect to the mombors of such a body as that comprising the Into Agricultural Convention, to desire counsel from you. You have united with tho pre? sumptuous carpet-bagger and the ignorant freedman, to trample upon tho rights and outrage tho sympathies of theso Southern communities. You have becoruo tho willing ally of that portion of the people of the country, who, in peace, continuo to war upon us and to deny us that repose which wo desire, and that showing to which we uro outitled. Your whole political course is an insult to a largo and influential class of your fellow-citizens. This class you evi? dently regard traitors in tho past aud dis? loyal in tho present. It was not, therefore, proper for you to indicate to us what our policy should be and what our duties are. Wo eau take no lessons of political wisdom from you with? out some distrust. Excuso us for "fearing tho Greeks even whilst bringing presents." But there is another point wo desire to suggest to you. Tho idea of sending a let? ter to tho lato Convention, must havo boon tho offspring in your mind of a desire to place yourself in accord with that portion of your fellow-citizens, whom, up to this time, you havo deemed it your duty to os? tracise. This may bo a very proper feeling. It may be an indication that tho high place you fill is beginning to beget in you a feel? ing of magnanimity. This is very well. But let me ask if this friendly tender, this sympathetic feeling, is not inconsistent with your Senatorial rocord? Can I forget-car tho South ever forget-that, on the Gth oi April, Anno Domini 18G0, the foUowit.(? Hill iras introduced in the United Slate Se nate, by Thomas J. Robertson, a Senat?) from South Carolina, and a native born citi zen thereof: [From the Charleston Courier.] POLITICAL! DISABILITIES.-Tho following bill was introduced in tho United State: Congress, on tho Gth instant, by Senntor T J. Robertson, of this State. It was rent twice, referred to tho Select Committee 01 Disabilities, and ordered to be printed: A BILL TO l'KOVIDE FOB THE REMOVAL OF I'O LTTIOAL DISABILITIES. De it enacted bu the Senate and House a Representatives of the United Stales of Amt rica, in Congi ess assembled, That any pei .sun laboring under political disabilities n provided in the fourteenth amendment t thc Constitution of thc United States, o from inability to tako the oath of July 2<1 18G2, is hereby released from tho same o complying with the following condition.' that is to say, provided such person sha make the following declaration under oat before the clork of auy court of record o; tablished at the place of domicil of sue party: "I,-, of-, do declai that I recognize the supremacy of the Coi stitutiou of the United States, and all lav made in pursuance thereof; that 1 will sn] port and maintain the Union of the Stat against all enemies, domestic and foreigi that I will not yield support to any pr tended government, authority or pow hostile thereto; that I will demean in y st as ii good citizen, supporting good orde tolerance of political opinions, and freedo of the elective franchise:" Provided, Thal copy of said declaration, officially cert iib by the clerk of the court before whom it made, shall first be filed for record in tl office of the Secretary of State of ti United States: And provided, further, Th no person shall be entitled to tho benefit the provisions of this law who was educat at the military or naval academies of t United States, or who was twenty-one yoi of age or upwards on tho first day of Jan arv, 1861. 1 repeat it: And provided, further, "li no person shall be entitled to the benefit of provisions of this hue who was educated at military or narai academies cf tho Uni States, or wno WAS TWENTY-ONE YEAHS OF A OK UI'WAJtDS ON THE FIBST DAY OF J AK CA] 1801." You thus, .sir, in this bill out-hoi Herod, and propose to go oven farther th Congress. If 1 am not mistaken, neitl j Thaddeus Stevens nor Charles Sumner, i B. P. Butler, ever proposed a disfranchi nient so cruel, so merciless, so sweepil In your ever-to-be-remembered bill in I Senate of the United States, you prop to attach political disabilities to every ( (mark tho provision) "who was twenty-* i/ears of aae. or upwards on thc first dat/ 'January, 1861." ilow great, in your estimation, must h I been the crime of those who fought country in the late great struggle! W sir, yon spare neither the living nor dead. If you possess not tho wisdom Solen, you must surely aspire to moro t Draconian severity. With that bill before me, standing on bold relief, like somo dark and rugged c you will excuse me from your role of sta manship. "The leading statesmen of A rica" may "hereafter come from tho Som j and I, too, hope that "this prophecy she be fulfilled." But of this I nm certai ? that they will never come from the rauh radicalism. 1 lleuco my conclusion, that you keep j counsel for ?hose who behove in your poli? tics. Hence, too, my suggestion, that if you desire to re-enter the political ranks of the intelligent people of the Sooth, that ?ou must enter sot as an adviser, but as an amble recruit, fend that yon mut first bring forth -'fruits meet for repentance." You may rep reseat South Carolina in the United States Senate ; yon may propose amendments to the Federal Constitution; you may secure the appointment of a color? ed man over the bead of a gallant officer of the Union army; but you will please write to the class yon have proscribed no letter of unsolicited advice. Respectfully yours, ONE OF THE CONVENTION. -o Correspondence uf thu Columbia Pliasnix. MEMrnis, TENN., May 22, 18G9. Mn. EDITOR: The Convention adjourned to-dny, and many of tho delegates go to Now Orloaus by special invitation from tho Chamber of Commerce of that city. Your correspondent is an "attache." Wo leave Memphis with regret. The noble hospi? tality and generous attention ou the part of the pooplo, and particularly that king ol hotel proprietors, Col. D. Cockrell, of the Peabody Hotel, whose zeal and devotiou tc tho wants of his guests and friends hus left an impcrishablo monument built up and established in the hearts of all lovers ol good living through the captivating charm.1 of his excellent table. Through thc stomach we reach tho heart. The Peabody Hotel is ono of the finest hotels West. Thc appointments in every respect are arrang?e to securo to tho guest all he wants. Spa cious halls, loug corridors, superb drawing rooms, completo ventilation, billiard-rooms news room, rcmling-room, and ono of tin grandest dining-rooms in tho country; nm' last, tho table spread with ample meats a nil fruits and wines liko nosegays greet wit! odor3 rare. Wo recommend our friend: who havo occasion to travel Westward no to forgot our old friends from Fairfield Col. D. Cockrell & Son. -o Tile Election To-dny. CITIZENS: You failed to elect your cntir ticket on the 22d, because some of your iel low-citizens, through neglect or iuadver tence, failed to deposit their ballots. W "irere tcounded in tJia Jionscs of our friends. Ten more Democratic votes would hav elected tho entire ticket. In a County lik ours, and especially in these times, it is th plain duty of every voter to turn out au put good men iuto office. He who fails t do tliis is recreant to the interests of hi family and his community, and disregard tho demands of good citizenship. Demi ency means retrenchment, economy and rt f..-m. It means the overthrow of corm] tion and ignorance. It means thc puttin of good and honest men in places of prol and honor. It means tho prosperity of tL country. It means the just reign of virtt and intelligence. Let every good eilizc turn out and voto tho Democratic ticke Tho men proposed, arc good men and tru On Saturday, tho Democrats of Columbi as usual, did well. Great credit is duo thc men who so efficiently worked for tl cause. To-day, let Columbia do better, ni show to the State that thc capital intends be Democratic. DEMOCRAT. -o Voie Kn ri y. Mr.. EniTon: It is tho duty of every go? citizen to vote at tho earliest moment t day. and then to see that his neighbors ha done the same. Ile who fails to turu Ol justly deserves thc censuro of the comm nity. ONE OF THE PEOPLE. -o General Spinner, Treasurer of tho Unit States, wishes to inform tho public tl thoso who send out circulars offering to fi nish exact copies of United States not and who enclose genuine ten or twei cents as specimens of the counterfeits which they de.il, gain a living not by fringing on the law of tho United Sta against counterfeits, but cither by cheati their victims out of the whole amount si them, or by returning therefor Binall pim graphs of United States notes or somethi similar, which cannot he passed as mon As tho laws of the United States take cognizance of such offences, tho Treas' Department cannot undertake to securo arrest and punishment of tho offenders, must leave them to bo taken caro of by local laws and authorities. Ho ninkes 1 statement, not for the information of dupes who would otherwise send tl money to tho swindlers, but to protect h self and other officers o? tho departm from the letters indicted upon tl by well-meaning persons, who, having coived copies of the circulars in questi fancy they have unearthed some giga scheme of counterfeiting, and hasten to their information before tho department -.-o-? Speaking of tho ellbrts of the Tril and the Washington Chronicle to work i now caso ngaiust Georgia, tho New ? Times, after rebuking thoso papers, add Wo suspect that Governor Bullock is wholly unconnected with the effort for 6 dering the Stato of which ho is tho worthy head, He is a devout worshii of the loaves and fishes, which aro fast i ping from his grasp. He wants tho vernment to go to his relief, and has t to find excuses for its going. Tho dofei the fifteenth amendment was tho wpr his tools, nuil was then paraded by hit good ground for Congressional interfere Exposed and frustrated in that trick now soeks to invest every violation of with a political complexion, that "dang loyal lifo" may influonco tho Presii The froud is too palpablo to bo success! -o Mourning over departed spirits-A sitting on an etnpty cask. X* O O Ct 1 X -t O TVTL IS . -o A fow oopies of tho "Sack and Destruc? tion ol Columbia" can be obtained at the "Phoenix office. Price twenty-five cents. o Gen. Albert Pike, the distinguished Mason and poet-soldier, spent a porliou o? Sunday last at the Columbia Hotel. Ho , departed in the afternoon vin the Charlotte , Railroad. -o HOMICIDE.-Passengers by tho Columbia aud Augusta Railroad report that Elliott Drafts, Esq., was killed by Dr. F. S. Luwie, on Sunday last, near Lexiugton C. H. As tho matter will undergo judicial investiga? tion, we forbear comment. -o THE GALAXY.-Wo have received from tho publishers tho last (June) number of this excellent monthly. As is usually tho case, the reading in the Galaxy is from tho best sources, while the illustrations are also very finely executed. It is published by Sheldon A Co., Nos. -108 and 500 .Broadway, New York. Subscription irl per annum. SEVERE STOKM-FATAL ACCIDENT.-The j Charleston papers contain accounts of a! severe storm which passed over that city on J Saturday afternoon last. Several houses were unroofed in the city, and tho vessels in tho harbor were somewhat injured. A sail-boat, containing a Mr. Douglas and his family, was upset, and Mrs. Douglas and two children drowned. -o NEW FIRM.-Col. John T. Sloan, ex Clerk of the House of Representatives, aud J. S. Leaphart, Esq., whilom superinten? dent of the post office, have formed a part? nership aud purchased the select stock of groceries which Mr. C. H. Baldwin formerly had on hand, and will make extensive addi? tions thereto. As both of these gentlemen are go-aheaders, they will keep np the old repu? tation of tho establishment. -o Ocr Jon OFFICE.-The Phoinix Job Office is now prepared to execute evoiy manner of printing, from visiting and business cards to pamphlets and books. With ample ma? terial and first-class workmen, satisfaction is guaranteed to all at New York prices. If our work does not come up to contract, we make no charge. With this understanding, our business men have no excuse for sending work North, when it can be done at home. THE ELECTION.-At the recent election for officers of Columbia Township, tho ra? dical party was only partially successful by a majority of len voles. By some strange npathy, or negligence, many Democrats failed to deposit their votes in an election so pregnant with vital consequences to the eutiro community; a majority so slender renders the disappointment the more keenly felt; a ".efeat attributable fo a want of zeal in our own rankf, rather than to tho vigor and strength of the enemy. To-day the polls aro opened for tho elec-1 tiou of County officers, and we earnestly ad? vise and urge on our Democratic citizens to lend their individual and united aid to se curo the election of the nominees of thc Democratic party-men who will protect tho rights and preserve the interests of tho community. Let eacli and all contribute a helping hand to insure tho general good. Had tho Democrats scored ten additional votes at the late election, radicalism would have mourned a defeat. As it now stands, with a Republican majority in these offices of great trust nud importance, it requires no great sagacity to anticipate thu manner in which they will be conducted, when we judge by the antecedents, and consult the records of their party. Every election is of grave importance to thc white mon of tho South; every struggle at tho ballot-box is for right over fraud, and we earnestly ask, in the interests of the community, that e.vory Democratic, voter will lay aside, all in? dividual calls of any nature, rally at tho polls and deposit his vote in support of good and true men for the County offices. Tho following is tho result of tho election on Saturday. Tho managers did not finish tho counting until day-light on Sunday: Selectmen-J. L. Neagle, (Rep.,) 734; R. O'Nealc, Jr., (Oem.,) 727; John E. Robert? son, (Rep.,) 72G. Town Clerk-C. F. Harrison, (Dem.,) 721. Surveyor-Green Washington, (Rep.,) a colored man, 721. Constable.-M. C. Beard, (Dem.,) 721. Of tho defeated candidates, Col. Thomas Taylor, (Dem.,) received 722 votes; Capt. R. D. Semi, (Dem.,) 720; J. M. Crawford, Esq., (Dom.,) 712; James S. Barnfield, (Hep.,) 717; P. Nowell, (Rep.,) 714; Adam Johnson, (Rep.,) 718. Tho three last aro colored men. With rcfereuco to Comptroller Neagle. gravo doubts are oxpressed by both parties, as to his retaining tho position to which he was elected. He now represents York County in tho Legislature; and, therefore, could not properly hold an office in another County. MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.-The following are tho hours for opening and closing mails: During the week from 8>.? A. M. to C P. M. On Su nd ny a from-'..6 to 7 P. M. CHARLESTON AND WESTERN MAILS. Opens at... .5 P. M. Closes at. .8}.j P. M. CHARLESTON NIGHT MAIL. Opens at..8)? A. M. Closes at. A}? P. M. GREENVILLE MAIL. < ) pens at.. 5 P. M. Closes at.. 8} J P. M. NORTHERN MAIL. Opens at. .2 P. M. Closes at. 12'.j P. M. -o NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Special attention is called to the following advertisements, published for the first time this morning: Meeting Building and Loan Association. AI coting Columbia Council, No. 5. Lenphart k Sloau-Copartnership, A-e. -o HAGAN'S MAGNOLIA BALM.-This article is thc tino secret of beauty. It is what fashionable ladies, actresses and opera sing? ers usc to produce that cultivated, distingue appearance so much admired in the circles of fashion. lt removes all unsightly blotches, redness, freckles, tan, sunburn and effects of spring winds, and gives to the complexion a bloom? ing purity of transparent delicacy and power. No lady who values a fine complex? ion can do without the Magnolia Balm. 70 cents will buy it of any of our respectable dealers. Lyon's Kuthairou is a very delightful hair dressing. M22 il3 Do You WAST HEALTH? AND WHO DOES NOT?-If so, be advised; rsc DR. TUTT'S SARSAPARILLA and QCEEN'S DELIGHT, the great alterative nud blood purifier. There is no mystery about tho universal success i hat attends its use. It is tho fiuest selection of tonic, anti-bilious, anti scorbutic, aperi? ent and purifying HERES, ROOTS nud RARES that ever entered into any medicinal com? pound. M22 -o It may bo truthfully said that tho greatest of all blessings is health, for without it, it is impossible to enjoy tho life that God has given us. A healthy stomach, a good di? gestion, a good conscience aro requisites so important in a physical aud moral point of view to human happiness, that we presume no one will question it. To all alike is health essential for life's enjoyment and pursuits; to young and old, to rich und poor, to mau and woman. Are you in search of wealth? health is essential; do you desire office and worldly hours? of what avail would these be without health? Tho beau tics of spring, tho song of birds, the deep blue skies, all have a poetic fascination with the pure in mind and body; but what are they without health? To say with the poet, as one feels thc throbs of a healthful heart: "This world is very lovely! Oh, that I may live." Aud so to continue, make uso of the means within your reach, Heiuitsh's Queen's Delight, thc panacea for all the ills incident to bad blood. It is a tonic, iuvigorator, liver regulator-cures disorder of thc sto? mach and digestion, headaches, nervousness, consumption, kc. M15 Funeral Invitation. The trie mia and acquaintances of P. Bofill and family aro requested to attend tho funeral of their youngest daughter, at tho Episcopal Church, TRIS MORNING, at 10 o'clock. Columbia Council. No. 5, R. & S. M. _ _ A CALLED Convocation of this Council |fw|Kwi" bo 1,cM THIti EVENING-, nt Masonic X?JRtlall, at 8 o'clock. BY order or T. I. i/V'Na May A. .1. B E lt KY. .Recorder. Columbia Building and Loan Association. A MEETING of the Shareholders of thia Asso J\. elation will take place on THURSDAY EVENING next, at tho Independent Tiro Engine Hall, at halt-past S o'clock. Shareholders are called upon to he prompt in attendance as busi ness of importance will he transacted. By order. May :t G. T. PEKO, Secretary. LEAPHART & SLOAN HAVING purchased tho ontiru STOCK IN TRADE of Mr. C. H. Baldwin Will continue the Grocery aud Commission Business at his old stand on Main street, corner Washington. They aro now receiving a completo stock ot' choice Fa? mily Groceries, and Lrust, by strict personal at? tention, to merit a share of patronage. All goods sold will be delivered in the city free of charge for patronage. J. S. LEAPHART, Mav 25 JOHN T. SLOAN, Eta FRESH ARRIVALS ? DAVIS, Jr., Diamond ^-j fefiStfM HAMS and Ano LEAF f\jSr=^Jk Ira IB laiid> ?a *?od a8 the MES?? I .il |$3 best, ^?m?s?Mii1 r"'TH"Mfr Barrels Butter MilkSSSSESEUXBD and Soda Crackers, Barrels Ginger Snaps, Prime Goshen Butter, Cooking Prunes, (lino articles,) Extra Family Flour-Empire, Regulator and Winncshiok brands, from $10 to ill per barrel, Hocker's Self-liaising Flour, Sugars, Molasses, Syrups, etc. May S, _LEAPHART St SLOAN. Lexington-In Common Pleas. John If. Gardner et lix., et al., rs. J*cob Geiger, Abram W. Geiger, Administrators, c! al.-JJ: for Account ana Relief. TT APPEARING that William M. Geiger, one I of the Defendants to this bill, resides out ol tho State, and cannot bo served with process: on motion, Ordered, That ho do appear and plead, answer or demur to tho Haid bill within forty days, or a decrco pro conjesso will bo taken, and entered ti? against him. By tho Court: D. J. GHlFFITn. May ll tnG Clork of Court Lexington County. Hams, &c. ???TRANGE" Brand HAMS, best iu market. \J Pure Leaf Lard. Fulton Market Beef, Sealed Herrings. Pickled Salmon, Smoked Tongues, Ac. For salo by _GEO. SYMMERS. Mackerel. 7K KITS No. 1 Bay and Shoal MACKEREL. O 00 Ubis., Halves and Quarters, Noa. 1,2 and 3, for sale bv E. A G. D. HOPE.