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COLUMBIA. S. C. Tuesiay Morning, October 24 1871. Tile Klement* of True JournnlI?ia-ll? Immediate Dat)/ In the South. We have always entertained a high appreciation of genuino journalism. The freedom of the press IB justly held by freemen to be essential to their liberties. Nor do we mean license, when we say liberty. With a licentious and unbridled press, that Bets at naught all truth, iiouor and decency, we can have no sympathy. For a muzzled and syco? phantic proas, wo oau have no respeot. But for a press that stands up over for the right-that is found always on tho side of truth and virtue-that maintains the great prinoiples of oivil liberty-that permits no prostitution of its columns to merely party or p?reonal ends-that firmly, justly and independently advo? cates the publia interests-for suoh u press, we must all give the meed of ad? miration and respeot. Upon suoh a press-intelligent, fair, honest and truth? ful-the world does not hesitate to let fall some of its ohoioost honore. What, now, may we ask-for the inquiry ?B made pertinent by tho events surround? ing us-what are the leading oburaoter .istics of trne jonrnaiism? Journalism should be truthful. It may be affirmed that truth is the basis of everything that is valuable, substan? tial and enduring. No journalism founded upon error and falsehood can, in the long run, maintain itself or avail aught in the wuy of either use or influence. Whatever appearance of dignity and decency it may put on will wear away-its real fea? tures will appear in all their deformity, and it will at last be despised and repu? diated. It has pasaod into a proverb that "truth is mighty and will prevail." This saying is eminently true in its ap? plication to journalism. Thc journalist, in his arguments, in bis statements, in Lis purposes, sboold seek the truth. Nor should party considerations, or prejudice, or passion, or self-aggrandize? ment, be suffered to blind bis eyes or warp his judgment. The great mass of the people with whom the journalist <holds frequent oonveree are entitled to the trutb, and, what is more, they want it. No deceptions should be practiced no misrepresentations indulged in-no illogical deductions intentionally drawn -no false hopes held out. The plain, unvarnished trutb should high journal? ism always set forth. Then will it have its influence for good. Then will it work its noble mission. Then will it .stand os upon a rook, against which even the vexed waters will dash in vain. Journalism, in the next place, should be intelligent. It is obvious that he who undertakes to write for tho public-to indicate a political polioy-to uphold a political organization-to influence pub? lic sentiment-to form or represent pub? lic opinion-in floe, to lead, enlighten and instruct-it is obvions, we say, that such a person should be no fool-should be well informed, versed in history, phi? losophy and governmental theories; of cool, deliberate judgment-at once a thinker and a praolical man. Intelli? gent journalism involves no little know? ledge of men and things, and no little reflection. Journalism, again, should be cou? rageous. Above all things must the journalist be independent, and, to be in? dependent, one must have the element of courage. No coward-no temporizur -is fit to exercise the functions of the journalist. He, above all men, should be prepared, when duty demands it, to oritioiso, to expose, to assail, to de? nounce. Never cringing, never fawning, be should nphold the publio interests, whether opposing the olamors of the mob or the darkling rage of the tyrant. Afraid only to bein the wrong, ho should stand out in bold relief the unpurchaaed and unpurchaseable champion of the rights, the honor and the welfare of the community in whose behalf be may be battling. Moderation, discretion, pru? dence, are qualities which, of course, will always be observed by the sound journalist; but these will not be found inconsistent with that bold, outspoken expression of opinion whiob wins the publio attention and commands the popular approval. No timid adviser, who habitually takes oonnsel of his servons misgivings and bis unmanly lears, can impress bis views upon the popular mind. / We have thus suggested the three lead? ing characteristics of elevated JOTJUNAIJ. laii-moral, mental and physical - to wit: tho truthful spirit, tho well-trained intellect, and the courageous organiza - tion. We bavo further suggested the objeotivo points that journalism should keep over in view. In a word, "what? soever things are true, wbatsoover things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things aro lovely, wbatsoover things are of good report"-these should be kept steadily io view. Io full appreeiation of his responsibility, both to his Maker and his fellow-man, the journalist should raise sn eoleotio banner-should mag? nify hfa calling-should let all the ends he ruma at be his Country's, his God's and TrutJi's. If these, now, be tho chief ele? ments of journalism in general-if we havo oorreotly interpreted its high and nublo mission-if we are right in regard to the qualities ascribed to the mastt-r journalist-our readers wilt at once ap? preciate how great at this time in South Carolina and the South in general, is tho need of such a truthful, sugneiouB and courageous press as that we have de? scribed. We desire to make this point plain, for we feel that it is well taken by us. In a political point of view, in South Carolina and in many other por? tions of the South, tho press is well nigh all that is left to the intelligence of the South. They in whoso behalf we uro now more partienlarly speaking have no Executive, no Legislature, and very in? adequate judicial protection. lu our own Stato, iu niuo Counties, the writ of habeas corpus has boon trampled under foot. We are under the despot's heel. No man can toll how soon an imperial edict from Washington may place the whole South under martiul law. Seven years haro passed away sinco Appomat? tox, and yet a Groosbeok, of tho con? quering section, in vain pleads "for the sanctity and inviolability of that groat writ which alone secures our daily per? sonal liberty"-in vain pleads "for tho spirit of peace and confidence and good will in all our publio conduct." Yes, we have entered the Beventh year of peuce, so-called, and to-day tho shut hand of the Goverumeut is uplifted to strike, whilst under the ample folds of its flag thieving officials and publio Bwiudlers securely nestle. But thus far a free press is left us. On the field of journal? ism and in the forum-here alone can we wage war iu behalf of oar violated rights and our outraged section. Let, then, the press speak out. Let it stand firmly by the just clainoB of oar people, and carry their cause and keep it before tho great tribunal of the civilized world. We can expect nothing from arms. We aro constrained to rely under God upon all those influences that spring from vir? tue aud intelligence. Knowledge, says Bacon, ia power. Taking no ground that is not tenable, making no claim that is not reasonable, indulging no hopea that are merely fanciful, we of tho ostracised South must work on in faith and hope. Change is written no less upon human affairs than upon the faae of nature. History, as well as our owu observation, teaches us that they who bear the cross to-day may woar theorown to-morrow. In thia hope of conquered peoples we may rest; and if we have "to labor and to wait," let UR feel also how sublime a thought it is "to suffer and bo strong." Thc Union has been for a long time seeking to get a notice at our hands. For a long time we let it paBs. At last, however, we deemed it proper to turn upon it. Now it is disposed to cry "quits." In au article in yesterday's paper, it compliments us with the epi? thet of "worm." From the way in which it crawls awuy in our isBue with it, we might retort and call it crab or cram fish. But declining as we do to indulge ia a paltry war of epithets, we let it pass, in? tending, however, to keep a sharp eye upon its movements, so far as they con? cern the public interests. We didu't mean you, it says, when we spoke of "accountability." Whom, then did you refer to, Mr. Union? Come, now, bo a man, and speak out. Let ns sue whe? ther you more properly deserve the man? tle of "Gulliver," or that of "Bombastes Furioso," or of "Falstaff. " You have been throwing out mysterious hints for some time, and flaunting the United States flag in the faces of our people. Away with hints. Let us have your meaning. Don't hide behind the United States flag. FATAL ACCIDENT.-Some days ago, u mau named Singleton wont to the hutitse of a neighbor on Puris Island, Beaufort County, to borrow a gan with which to shoot a hog that was trespassing on his potato patch. Ho saw a little girl to whom he made the request for the loan of the gun, but she replied thut in the absence of her father she was not per? mitted to leud it. The mun, however, reached dowu the gun himself, and sup? posing that it was n<d loaded, he went for sumo powder and ? jot, and' tho little girl conceived tho t.iea while the mau was away that it Would be best to hide the gun during his absence. She took bold of it, aud by some means tho look waa touched, nud the gun being loaded immediately exploded, und its contents entered the body of a boy named Abra? ham Jones, who waa standing near at the time, causing his death. [Cfmrleston Courier. Blissful imagiuiug-Two ragged ur? chins outside a restaurant window, aud two mince-pies inside. A lt? In Yorlt-Builn?u i'uraly ?crt Intenso Excitement. 7 We beg leave to call attention to the following ext rao t /r?m the letter of a citizen of York ville, addressed to a gen? tleman of j this city. The writer is a gentleman of the highest oharaoter. His letter will give some idea of the scenes enaoting in York. Nor will our raaders fail to appreciate the indignant emotions evinoed by the writer, whom we know to be a quiet, law-abiding mnu: /OIIKVILLE, 8. O.. Ootober 21, 1871. Although I feel secure in my own in? nocence of auy oomplioity in the causes which have heen made the pretext for tho infamous proceedings inaugurated here by the party in power, yet I can? not but be shocked, nud fool uneasiness, at tho total overthrow of all my precon? ceptions of republicanism, freedom anti law. Indeed, no stranger to our com? munity could remain hero uuaiTeeted by tho prevailing gloom and souse of inse? curity. Every bulwark of civil protec? tion seems leveled, and personal liberty appears now to depend eutirely upoii thu ubseuce of malino on tho part of the ignorant and depraved. No warrants uro issued, no charges specified, no au? thority exhibited; a soldier nuder artus, sometimes a commissioned or u?u-com missioned officer, sometimes merely a private, presents himself nod orders a march to jail. Arrived there, tho pri? soner is searched, and then locked up in a cell and told that ho can have no source of amusement to wile away tho time, as be is placed there for punish? ment, nud uot for pleasure. lu some cases, a little consideration has been shown, such us time to take leave of wife and children, tehan convenient; iu tunny others, tho "summary process" is most scrupulously adhered to. A case of this kind took placo iu town, to-day, which illustrates well "tho changes aud variety of untried being we must puss." A ?Mr. Mitchell, highly esteemed as a straight? forward, upright man, by all who know him, carno to towu last night to attend a Masonic meeting. This morning, while standing in a store, ho was arrested by a common soldier, who, after cocking his musket and putting on a fresh cap, ordered bim to hold up his hands, aud told a uogro to search his po kets and disarm him. This being doue, thu doughty soldier, with his Hablo assistant, carried tho prisoner to jail. What adds poignancy to this shameful indignity, is thu fact that tho black rascal who took part iu it has been strongly suspected of having been one of Hose's gaug of barn? burners. There are now some thirty two or throe in jail; but this number will, doubtless, be largely increased by morning, as nearly all of the cavalry companies ure ranging over the country, and night arrests seem to be in special favor. All thia is bad enough, Qed knows, but there are consequent evils to be ap? prehended, which dwarfs it i uto petty annoyance. The County is being depo? pulated. Numbers of farmers and other citizens, innocent as well as guilty, ap? palled at the prospect of a long incarce? ration, a packed jury, an unscrupulous Judge, and a ready host of accusing wit? nesses, eager to swear according to in? structions, for "$2 a day and expenses paid," have left homes and families just as the threatened danger found them. The matured crops are but half gathered, and the unprotected farms stund as tempting baits for tho idle negro. It will not be long before larceny, urson and outrage of every sort will be com? mitted throughout this helpless section. Already the signs of exultation are shown on the faces of the negroes. The town is daily lilied with thom-mauy coming to sell their concocted tales of Ku Klux injuries, or to seize the chance of easy veugeanco upon those whom they dislike. This very afternoon, my friend-was subjected tc auuoyauco of this kind. About a month ago, he informed a worthless negro tenaut on his mother's furm that he must make other arrangements for next 3 ear. To? day tho rascal carno to town to report him as "a Ku Klux and a friend to Ku Klux." Knowing Mr.-. | was in town, he ne tu ul ly rode np here to brag to Mrs. -, his wife, about what hu bud done. Fortunately, his tale was so ridiculous and so badly told, that it was rejected nc headquarters. This is a struw, but it shows tbo drift of negro feeling. It is needless to add that all boniness and industry aro paralyzed. Through all this, A. ?. Wallace, direct? ing and Controlling spirit of this scheme of infamous outrage, remains in our midst. He daily airs himself upou our streets, here in the very heart of murder and conspiracy, as he calls it, and gloats over the verification of his proph?tie threat that "he would yet have this peo? ple beneath his heel." But I muht stop beforo I grind my teeth to the roots. The Dal lus (Tex ns) Herald says a pri? vate letter to ageutlemau of thut place gives information of the death of Gen. Sam. Wittie, a Cherokee Chief of high oharaoter and reputation. Ho was a brigadier-general in the Confederate army, and distinguished for his intelli? gence, tine appearance aud gallant coil duct. Ho was a full-blooded ludiuu, though his wife was a white lady. DEAD.-Captain Bradford, of Hal ti? mare, died a few days ago in this city. He was tho son af ex-Govirnor Brad? ford, uud when the war broke out, came t?o nth und joined the Confederate army. Ho was Provost Marshal af this eily for several mouths, and Was well known to the people of Augusta. [Augusta Chronicle. NOT BURNED OUT ENOUGH.-One gou tlemuu, from a village near Chicugo, iu diguuut because- his visit to all the churches whore refugees woro housed, iu searoh of a servant, was fruitless, us women declined to go to tho country, expresses tbo opinion that they have not been burned out enough. The Response from the Comities In? volved. The Wiu ns boro (Fairfield) Ne ic s saja: SUSPENSION op HABEAS Courus.-lt Will not be n matter of surprise to tbis O immunity that a suspension of tho writ or' /habeas corpus has been declared in Fairfield. Tbe preliminary proclama? tion of President Grant prepared tho way for this mensuro, and the prompt following up of tbe first order to imagi? nary troops to disband, by numerous ar? rests of peaceable citizens, warns us want wo may expect in this Rectum. In view of the great provocations, and of the manifest design uf tbis procedure, wo would counsel our people to the ex? ercise of a greater patience and prudence than we have yet boen called upon lo ex? hibit. Resistance to such oppression, as natural as it might be, would best sub? serve the interests of those who inaugu? rated this condition of things. Embold? ened by a resistance upon which thu whole power of tho General Govern ment would bo brought to bear, with what fiendish glee would they press on to spoliation of our property, tho insult of our families und tho ti mil confiscation of our lands? To our people, then, we repent, "bo patiout," eveu though by cruel and tyrannical measures wobt: tom from our families and thrown into the common jail. Tho Lancaster Ledger says: BAYONETS Cost INO-GRANT TO HE ELECT? ED AT ALL LIA/.A.KD9.-The proclamation of President Grant, which appears in another column, to say thu least of it, is the most ridiculous paper, so fur UH it re? lates to this Couuty, that ever emanated from auy official, high or low. There CHU be but ono reason usstgued why Laucuster is i ucl oded in Ibis extraordi? nary edict, and thtit is, that shu bus a Democratic majority. It is not that "unlawful combinations mid conspira? cies against the State or Federal Govern meutrf" exist here; it is not that any portion of our citizens have been "de? prived of their rights, privileges, immu? nities und protection" guaranteed them limier tho Constitution, but it is for tho solo purpose of overawing und intimi? dating tho white population, that there may bu no effort ou their part to assert their rights ut the ensuing Presidential olection. The vile calumniators in tho Radical ranks, led by the blood-thirsty editor of tho Columbia Union, demand the punishment of our people that their political purposes may be more surely accomplished. Republicans, ns well as Democrats, in this Couuty, know tho fact, that there has been no outrages committed upon citizens bore. On the contrary, wo have dwelt in peace, and tho relations existing between the whites and blacks have been of the most friendly character. Tho Radical party know this faot, and it is this friendship which they fear will tell against them at the ensuing election, and which relations they wish to disturb. Wo cannot be surprised ut any act, however monstrous, to which tho Radi cal party may resort. A party guilty of the frauds such as committed ut thu last general election, would stoop to any de? gradation to carry their point. Yea, more, if necessary, they would imbue their hands with tbe blood of every pro? minent oitizen in the State. That hun? dreds of citizens will be arrested by the tools of Grant, tried by packed juries, sworn against by swift witnesses, ?cc, will be UO surprise to thoso acquainted with the character of those who wish to crush out the native white element in South Carolina. TUE CHARLESTON MUNICIPAL ELECTION. It appears that this eloctiou, which re? sulted in favor of Gen. Wagoner ns Mayor, is to bu protested. Tho Charles? ton News says: It is proper in this place to say that, so far as we know, not a respectable Re? publican in Charleston, of any promi? nence, is connected with tho protest which it is demanded that the City Coun? cil should consider. The fathers of the .-cheine tiru Mayor Pillsbury, Chief of Police Heudrioks und Alderman Cullins, in csu worthies have unscrupulously used the whole power of the city go? vernment to further their project. Police officers, whom the oily pays, havo been detailed, for weeks at a time, to bunt up witnesses and buy affidavits. Thu officers of the municipal government und the members of tho police force have boon taxed to form a fund for paying counsel fees and other necessary expenses. Hav? ing matured their plans, the triumvirate now seek to foist upon Charleston, for two years moro, a government which, as a whole, would disgrace a village in Ashantee. Wo cannot meet them with their own weapons. Trickery aud bruie force are alike denied us. Rut of one thing tho puoplo may rest assured: The protest will bu fought inch by inch ami loot by foot, aud every legal remedy shall be exhausted iu defence of their rights. The following distinguished geutlemoD, who have watched tho Pills? bury party from the beginning aud havo been cognizant of all their movements, have the matter in charge: tho Hon. W. D. Porter, the Rou. James Simons, the Hon. A. G. Magrath, the Hou. J. R. Campbell, Col. Tbos. Y. Simons, the Hon. C. H. Simonton and Alexander H. Rrown, Esq ; also, A. T. Smytho, Esq., and Maj. G. Lamb Buist, ou tho part of the Executive Committee. lu their bauds tho interests ot thu people are safo. Wo hr.. ? tho moral support of all honest mon-whether Republicans or Democrats-in thu North as well us in South Carolina, What is most needed is that the peo|de bu firm, tranquil ned (nil of confidence in the justice uf their cause. Tho Chicago custom house, with il? vault iu winoh upwards of ?2,000.(KIO woro Lamed, is pronounced by tho Tri? bune, 01 that city, to have beou "a fraud of the most bare-faced description." Tho term "lire-proof," applied to it, is "a piuco of irony tho most acuto." i ? BBBHBSBB wvi r-ooai Item?i PHCENTXXANA.-The price of single copies of the PHOENIX is five cents. The PHONIX office is supplied with all necessary material for as handsome cards, billheads,posters,pamphlets, hand-bills, oirculars, and other printing that may be desired, as any office in the South. ' Give us a call and test our work. Oow-stealing is beooming frequent again-several Qne animals having been carried off during the past week. Remember, Prof. Berger's dancing school opens to-morrow, in Temperanco Hall. Hours from 4t to 6 and from 8 to 10 P. M. Half rates only oharged. Congressman R. B. Elliott has fur? nished us with a copy of tho "AddreBB to the People of the United States," re? cently presented to the "Convention of Colored Men" and adopted by them. The address, it is presumed, was pre? pared by the Congressman. Anothor detachment of prisoners ar? rived in Columbia Saturday night, in charge of United States Marshal John? ston, uud were lodged iu Richland jail. Thirty more are expected to-day. Tbo majority are charged with Ku Kluxism. Mr. E. R. Stokes has furnished us with a batch of lute .Northern papers. Tho md gentleman has brought out a lot of articles pertaining to his bindery und blank book manufactory, and is more fully prepared thau ever to turu out work promptly. Genuine greeu turtle soup will be served at tho Pollock House, to-morrow morning, at ll o'clock. The turtle can be seen in front of the restaurant this morning. Tho Odd Fellows of Columbia have forwarded a contribution in money to the Odd Fellows of Chicugo. Tho following was the range of the thermometer at tho Pollock House yes? terday: 7 A. M., G3; 12 M., 2 and 7 P. M., 73. Attentiou is directed to tho card an? nouncing tho timo and placo for enjoy? ing the anniversary supper of the Board of Trude; also, of whom tickets can be obtained. OLD Jons ROBINSON'S CARD-TICKET? FOR SALE.-Old John Robinson woald most respectfully announce to his many friend) and patrons in the city of Colum? bia and vicinity, who are desirous of witnessing bis mammoth THREE TENT SHOW with their families, and who have heretofore been deterred from attending on acoount of the delay and annoying difficulty in procuring tickets at the Ticket Wagon, that be has placed tickets for sale at the well-known and popular drug store of Walter C. Fisher, opposite tho Columbia Hotel. Tho prioe of ad? mission to the entire quadruple combi? nation, Museum, Caravan, Menagerie and Circus, will be 75 cents for adults, and 50 cents for children under ten years of age. 9 Mr. N. G. Palmer, traveling agent for a firm in Now York, succeeded, on Saturday, in the Court of Common Pleas, in mulcting the Charlotte, Co? lumbia and Angnsta Railroad in $3,000, for being expelled from a passenger train over that road, several months ago. It appears that Mr. P. had a through ticket from New York to some distant point Sooth. On his way through he stopped in Columbia, without having, according to a rnlo of the company, provided himself with a "lay-over" check. On presenting tho conductor's personal check, on resuming his route, it was not recognized by the conductor of that day's train, and Mr. Palmer re? fusing to pay tho local fare, was pot off tho train. "Oh, Bill!! Bill I iook yonder!" "Look where, Henry?" "Why, don't you soe old Emperor, tho monster elephant of old John Ro? binson's; tho samo one that tbe Putta wottamio Indians tried to steal out in Kansas a few weeks ago?" "Ob, yes, now I do recollect reading all about it; but they did not get him, though, for there he stands." "I know it; but old John Robinson said he was coming, and he told the truth." "How much does he weigh, Henry?" "Ho weighs over seven tons; ain't he a whopper?" ' I should think he wa9; he is bigger nor father's barn; and there's tho white camel, too, that old Emperor saved from being oat up by the alligators down iu Florida, a your ago last winter." Old Emperor will take his morning walk through tbe principal streets of Columbia on Monday, October 30. TUE ROUTE OF ODD JOHN ROBINSON'S MAMMOTH THREE TENT Snow THROUGH TUE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND PART OF GEOHQIA.-Will oxhibit at Choster, Friday, Octobor 27; Wiunsboro, Satur? day, 28; Columbia, Monday, 30; Augus? ta, Ga., Tuesday, 31, and Wednesday aud Thursday, November 1 and 2; Thompson, Friday, 3; Warronton, Sa? turday, d. Tho price of admission will be seventy five cents for adults and fifty cents for children under ten years of ago. 9 MAIL A RBAN OEMHNTS . -Tho. Northern mail opens ab 0.00 P. M. ; closes 7.15 AM. Charleston day mail opens 4.00 P. M.; closes 6.00 Ai M. Charleston night mail opens 6.30 A. M. ; closes 6.00 P. M. Greenville mail opens 6.45 P. M.; closes 6.00 A. M. Western mall openBO.OOA. M.; closes 1.80 P. M. On Sunday office open from 3 to 4 P. M. COLORED STATES CONVENTION-SIXTH DAY'S PEOCEEDINOS.-The Convention met yesterday, Lieutenant-Governor Runnier in the chair. Prayer by Chap? lain Brad well. Alexander MoCann, a delegate from Alabama, was admitted. The Committee on Resolutions report? ed the resolution offered by J. Henry Burch, of Louisiana, pledging the alle? giance of the colored people of the Southern States, first to the United States Congress for the enactment of laws looking to the protection of them; and, second, to President Grant for the prompt and faithful exeoutiou of the -ame, und recommended that it do pass. Adopted. The Committee on Resolutions made the following report: Whereas, President Grunt has proven bimself to be the greatest military chief? tain of tho age, and has administered the affairs of Government with ability unsurpassed by any President that has Oiled the Executive chair; and whereas his recognition of the colored people, in the distribution of Federal patronage, was the crowning act in our elevation to American citizenship; therefore, be it Resolved, That we heartily endorse his administration, and believe that under his leadership, with jndieious^anage ment, the Republican party can be led to a glorious victory in 1872. Gruy, of Arkansas, offered as a substi? tute tho following resolution: . Resolved, That we heartily endorse Gen. Grant's administration and favor his renomination to the Presidency, be? lieving that under his leadership and discretionary management tho Republi? can party can be lead to a glorious victo? ry in 1872. BarbadoeB offered as a substitute to the substitute the following: Whereas this is a class convention, composed entirely of odored men, con? vened for the purpose of considering our peculiar condition growing out of oar own enfranchisement; therefore, Resolved, That we deem it impolitic, at this time, to appear even to dictate or anticipate the aation of the great Repub? lican party, of which we form but a frac? tion. Adopted. Deveaux, of Georgia, moved a recon? sideration, whereupon a very exoiting debute ensued and was kept up for about fonr hours. At one time it was thought that some of the members would come to blows. Sims, of Georgia, accused Barbadoes, of Washington, of using cowardly language to some of the Geor? gia delegation. Tho services of the sergeant ut-urms was called into requisi? tion, and, with the good management of the presiding officer, order was restored and the debate was continued on the re? consideration of the resolution. The resolution was laid on the table. The other r?solutions were taken up, and after another long and exoiting de? bate, at a late hour, last ovening, they were voted down by a large majority. The vote waa then reconsidered and again voted down. The previous question was then called upon the original resolution, which was adopted. A letter was read from Charles Sum? ner, of Massachusetts, recommending that the members of the Convention in? itial upon their rights-civil, political and educational; reiterating bis opposi? tion to the annexation of San Domingo; advising the removal from office of all dishonest men, both Democrats and Re? publicans; referring in high terms to the supplementary oivil rights bill now be? fore the United States Congress; urging equal rights in all public conveyances, hotels and common schools. HOTEL A rm rv ALS, October 23. Columbia Hotel-Mrs. J. Hollingsworth, J. W. Hill. Edgefield; Dr. Harvey, U. S. A.; J. Boyd, G. A. Seymour, T. R. Egleston, J. C. Boylston, A. Tyler, W. Tennent, Charleston; L. C. Thompson, W. K. Thompson, Liberty Hill; J. A. Hickson, Lynchburg; E. Stuart, Md.; C. Fisher, R. A. Roberts, New York; W. Mickie, S. L?rick, Kershaw; C. H. Greene, A. R. R. R ; W. A. Hayes, York; M. A. Reese, wife and child, U. S. A. Central Hotel-J. C. Hunter, H. J. Thomson, J. C. Gross, Union; G. Lod widge, J. B. Barnett, R. Agnew, Mrs. Blaok aud daughter, C. L. Yates, city; W. L. Avery, N. C. ; Mrs. M. W. Stai sell, Ark. ; R. L. Staisell, W. S. Allen, Abbeville; J. S. Land, Greenville; L. W. Herring, Md.; J. A. Hiokson,Tenn.; G. B. Tooker and son. J. L. Epps, New? berry; G. H. Chap?n, Alston; Misa Mur? ray, Va. Niokerson House-W. Guyer, Charles? ton; J. W. Jones, Virginia; F. D. Bush, Greenville; W. R Kline, Rock Hill; B. Miller, S. O. Marsha l, S. C. LIST OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Lowry & Co.-For Salo, etc. Meeting Survivors' Association. Peixotto & Son-Auction. Anniversary Supper. P. Cantwell-Onion Sets. OFFICIAL RAFFLE SUMUKIIS Charleston Charl* t ih I n AnBooiaiioij, for o tne ll i Freo School fund: RAFFLE CLASS No. 183 - Alormug- October 28. ?50-7C-GG-57-1-72-2G C2 15-1G-CS-17 Witness my baud, at Columbia, this ??ldday o? October, 1871. FENN RECK, Cot 21 Sworn Commissioner. Survivors' Association. THE annual mooting of the Survivors' As socialon. of Richland, will bo heir1 at tho (Join t house, in Columbia, TIIIS (Tuesday) i>.\ Y, 2 ti h instant, at 12 If. Ry order of thc i'reatdoiit. R. C. SHIVER, Cot 21 1 Seor ot arv.