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Dennison * was in favor of the President's policy, but undecided as to the proper time for the admission of the Southern Representatives. Thg President declared him sen empnattcally against the plan of the Committee, and opposed all conditions precedent to the admission of the loyal Representatives, in the shape of con-, stitutional amendments, or the passage of laws on that subject; and remarked in general terms that if the organic law is to be changed at all, it should be done at a timg when all the States and j all the people can participate in . the alteration. ,, Terrible Riojt in Memphis. t MKMraiSj. May 1.?A riot occurred here this evening between the City Police and negro soldiers, growing out of an attempt of the. officers of the police to arrest a white man whom the negroes had attempted to protect from arrest. About thirty policemen kept up a fight with a hundred and fifty negroes for two hours, when the blacks were finally quieted by a detachment of the lGth Regiment of Infantry. One policeman was killed and three wounded. Eight or ten negroes were killed, and several wounded. Congressional Proeeed ings. Washington, May 2. In the. Senate,' to-day, Mr. Dixon offered an amendment to < the v propositions of the Reconstruction Committee. It declares that when any of the States lately revolted shall present itself, , not only in the attitude of loyalty, but represented by men capa- , ble of submitting to Constitution- , al tests, it shall be admitted to ; the right of representation. The House defeated the Bill , for the reorganization of the army, and will next consider the one which has passed the Senate having the same object in view. Washington, May 3.?The ( nitcd'States Senate passed the bill from the Committee of Conference establishing telegraphic communication with Cuba. It now awaits the signature of the President. The United States House of Representatives passed the bill j for the admission of Colorado. Washington, May 3.?Mrs. Jefferson Davis arrived here this morning, direct from Montreal. The Position Clearly Defined. Washington, May 2.?The President, and his Cabinet are opposed to the report of the Reconstruction Committee, and favor the immediate admission of loyal Southern members of ConS"*8 An Indian out west was heard to make the' following remark on seeing one of our fashionable hooped ladies: Vl'irh. much wigwam," CAJItfE.Y, FRIDAY, M41 11. Positively no credit given for advertising and job work. So please don't impose the unploasuntry attending a refusal. I3P W. T. Walter,^ the firm of Derbec & Walter, (factorage and commission merchants,) is tho only authorized agent for the Camden weekly Journal lor C'olujj^ia, S. C. Col. TilOS. P. Slider, iaifrtv only authorized agent of the Camden Journal for the city pf Charleston. He maybe found at the Mills house in thai city. To Contributors. "We have in our offico desk several manuscript articles written for the Journal, which we most respectfully decline publishing, and which is subject to the order of those to whom they bolong. TVe feel grateful for auy communications tendered that may be in any way conducive to the interest of our readers, but at all times reserve to xl? .1 _ oursen tue rigni 10 juugo 01 meir mer-; it. Tableaux Vivaiu. The crowded state of our columns had almost precluded our making reference to ene of the most chasto and delightful entertainments given during the festivities of the floral season. The Town Hall on Thursday evening, 3d inst., was beautifully decorated and well filled with an appreciative- audience to enjoy an entertainment somewhat varied in character, but not the less interesting, under the management of Miss Maggie DeNoo.v, where the personation of parts and delineation of characters were so admirably performed it is needless to discriminate, but cannot refrain from making special mention of the Coronation of the Floral Queen. The crown she wore seemed most becoming, _and with "Such harmony in motion, speech anil air. That without fairness she was more than fair."' 'Tis seldom, if ever, we have seen the "Uoronataon" presented witn more Decoming maidenly modesty and dignity. In the charade the character of Mrs. Lockitt was unexceptionable?porsonnted to life, as was all others in tho piece. The "Goddess of Liberty" was well personated, but in the present condition of our country, could at best only partially realize that we woro living in the laud of liberty. Several young gentlemen amateurs, who kindly volunteered their services, nave undoubted evidence of musical talent. The dcliniation of character with tho song of the drunken husband was shown, up as but few could show him? had an inveterate dislike to "broiled" but great weakness for "stowed" chicken and rifle whiskey. The last scene in the oveuiug's entertainment was tho signing of contracts, which reminded us too forcibly of our fallen estate. The audience retired to their homos highly delighted with ,the entertainment, where unbounded applause greeted each peico presented. Admiiii*lrnlioii ofGcorgc Washington and Andrew Johnson. The reader of our political history is i 11.. x StruCK 'Willi ine great unutiuuo muwi beset Washington and even now encompass Johnson*. The former entered on the duties of his offico after an exhaustive war, at a time when the country seemod ready to break up by virtuo of the misconception and mismanagement of the confederation. Policies had to be inaugurated. Everything was in confusion. Tone and direction were required. New parties were being moulded. The constitution was an experiment Dissatisfaction was rife. The monocrats, as ? Jeffehson termed them, were con6didationists. They revered the English constitution, and desired to assimilate our form to it Tho earnest patriots who eschewedJ such views, and perhaps vered too far the other way, were for a new system. While they were not altogether pleased with tho constitution as it camo forth from tho Convention of '88, yet they gave it a most cordial support; and in the forum or the press, by conversation or letter, upheld it. The foreign relations of the government wore complicated. Financial aifairswero shockingly inflated and below value. The departments of government were unorganized. Faptionism 6talked about the land. Distempered querulousnesss threatened to destroy what blood had been so freely given to achieve?to-wit: Independence and nationality. The war had inculcated, as all wars do, intolerance, haughtiness and tyranical predisposition. There was no head to the country?no central figure to advise or guide it. Not to multiply the miseries of the condition, everything tended to I ,J * \. dissolution. At such time, and in the midst of .suck calamities, Washington* was placed at tho helm. A soldier and ( and planter, unused to policies or politics, he stood forth a man of fair ability, great common sense and nerve to manago a ship almost foundered in a sea of impenetrable gloom. He selected his cabinet with reference to the dissentient views of. tho day.- Jefferson represented the Republicans, Hamilton* tho Federalists. In the midst of their divergent principles, hot words and strong dobates in council, ho acted as a pacificator. He .committed himself to what he regarded as constitutional. He permitted Jefferson* to control the affairs of state and Hamilton the Treasury, only interfering whenever he thought them in error. "Without the ability of either lie had more judgement and practical sense. His first term passed in comparative "safety, without exacting 'much opposition. During his Becond Jefferson retired 1'roin the cabinet and Hamilton "was left king among his cabinet (-compeers. Tho President missed the candid,logical, firm mind of Jefferson. ? He loaned too far tho other side. Tho unfortunate treaty of Jay; the refusal to convey information, asked by the House of Representatives concerning it; the indisposition to act up to the full measure with refcrenco to France, partly caused by tho imprudence of Gf.net, nnd^tho conduct of the government. in tho whiskey rebollion, together with his action in questions of finance, blow up with a gale of abuso and opposition on tho part of tho Republicans. He rode it. From the rage and fire of the crisis he come forth unsullied in reputation, for honosty and patriotism, however the party denied his wisdom and skill. Ho had been chosen to an association with the Federalists by the Republicans.! Many of its prominnet men had refused to enter his cabinet after Jefferson's retirement, and persistently opposed him. Tho Federalists made thenmhn his friends. Washington sought to bo impartial. Ho "was no partizan leader. Whatever, blame may be attached to him is owing to the abovo tacts. HiB firmness was unflinching. lie gave dignity to his office. Ho was its administrator of affairs after a war and during a formative period. He gave shape to tho necessities of the"' country at such a time. How he did his duty wo have intimated. Eulogium would bo sophomoric. Ho lived long ? i 1 i.:_ enougjl, enoxi as w lib 111s are unci uuj- | fing his robes, to be adored by his grateful countrymen, and lie is justly called tho Father of his Country. We have not space to speak of Axj)Ri:w Jonxsox's administration in this issue, but will tako occasion to do . so in our next. His difficulties are equal, if not superior to tlioso which environed the "Cineinnatus'. of the West." Wo deem it profitable at this time to draw pubhe attention to tho position of the President, as contrasted with that of his illustrious predecessor. Receipt * of Corn. The Charleston Courier, of Tuesday the 1 1st inst., says that the Easterly wind dh Sunday night, lias brought into that i port quite a large number of vessels from Northern ports. In addition to , other freights, these vessels have added between 80,000 and 40,000 bushels of corn to the stock on hand, previous. A, truthful verification of the old adasre? ~ t e ? "it is an-ill wind that brings no good," as some of these vessels have been detained some time on account of advereo winds. Trial or Mr. Davis* The Charleston Courier says % Ther Washington Natioital Republican announces editorily, and apparently vyith authority, that tho Law Office of the Government, under instruction of tho President, is preparing to have Mr. Davis arrainged before the United States Circuit Court of Virginia, which meets at Norfolk, on tho first Monday in this month, unon the charere of hiah * i. u u treason. It adds that nothing will prevent this action but the intervention of Congress, or tho refusal of Chief Justice Chase to try tho case. ? Fiee in Columbia..?We learn, by our Columbia exchanges of yesterday that a fire broke out in that city themorning previous, in the stable of Capt. John H. Heise, on Bull-street. The building was destroyed, and the fire extended to the adjacent building, occupied by Shelton, Calvo & Walsh as a grocery store, which was also destroyed, with contents, excepting the books> The whole loss is not stated.?Charleston News, May 1. President Johnson has subscribed $25 towards the Tonnetseean, a paper published in Nashville in the interests of the freedmen. Sumner subscribed 85 % (For ike Camden WedJy Journal.) The Moy Piirly. May again has raised her rosy head, as if -with Nature's purest smile sho "bids the earth be happy. Wednesday, the 2d of this joyful'month of flowers, was ushered in by Aurora, sweet goddess of the dawn, who in her saffron chariot dispels the dark mantle of night, and before whose shedding light the mists of morning divided and were seen to melt; and when* the majestic suuarose, disclosing to the joyful eye of :tnan the meadows green; and in a thousand colors Earth's purest blossoms beamed, bathed in morning's softest dews, we turned, even in the hour of; greatest mirth, with gratitude to Him who caused it all. ..With mingled emotions of pride and pleasure do we recall to our memory the dazzling recollections of thnt evening. The halls were illumined as bright as day,, and immediately reminded us of the descriptive beauties of tho gardens of Araby the blest?so grand, so glorious; oh, who that has a soul for purest pleasure would not delight to revel in that sweet vale, whose enchanting murmuring, like that of Tempe, entrances the senses with its fairy charms; treading the halls of an enchanted palace, where the forms of beauty and lines of light flit before our enraptured gazo; musing in tho romantip homo of the Houri, a land where the flowers neither fade nor die. . About 9 o'clock, the folding-doors of tho coronation hall?which was decked with garlands, almost rivalling in beauty "the looks of the fair makers, thus rendering it a perfect vista and fairy land of flowers?were withdrawn, and the May Queen, surrounded by hercourt, and seated upon a throne of flowers most artistically arranged, was disclosod to our admiring gnze. Her maids of honor, aftov appropriate speeches, crowned lier with a coronet, not of gold or jewels, hut of rose-buds, tho "enamored sun beams' smiles," yluch loving hands had plucked and twined. Our pret^v Queon, "empress of^tho"passing hour," in whoso face ' Was mingled with tlie child's light glee, The modest mnideu's dignity,'' won all our hearts by the grace and case with which she thanked her coutpanions, for tho lionor couferrod upon her, and issued her royal mandate? which was implicitly obeyed?that no gloomy faeo should bo seen within tlioso walls to mar the joy and mirth of others. .She then descending front Iter uiiunu aa\i iivi ac^ui i tion, and with her sunny smile shedding tho purple light of lovo to the marblo chock of youth and beauty, joined us in the dance. Music arose, and with light and fancy step she showed the true dignity of her station." The giddy Avhirl and excitement of the "galop," through tho mazes of Avhich the ladies floated as airily as nymphs, were only interrupted by tho summons to supper. A splendid collation had been prepared by the managers in an adjoining room, Avhither avo adjourned; and Avlicre tho festive boar^l groaned beneath the Avoight of ca-ery delicacy which our Southern clime could afford; \vliile cakes, candies, sugar-plums and jollies Avcre heaped together in such profusion that each, one was uncertain where to make the first* attack. This uncertainty, however, did not last long? and soon the buzz of conversation ceased, and "expressive silence" reigned supreme. Wo will leave the imagination io conceive the sparkling wit, the merry conversations, and brilliant repartees which proceeded from the ruby lips of Jadies?much more beautiful than any bf Italia's far-famed daughters. But til things earthly must have an end; tnd though all wero sorry to depart from such a scene of gaycty and pleasure, yet the inexorable clock struck the hour for retiring, and all wore forced to obey the unwelcome summons.? Many wero then seen returning home with some fair gem upon their arm, "Wlicn the myriad stars Glowed iu the deep blue heaven, and the moon Poured from her beamy urn a silver tide .. Of living rays upon the slumbering earth." In conclusion, we beg leave to compliment tho junior managers upon the skill and ability with which they laid their plans, and the energy and activity with which they executed them. By their indefatigable endeavors and untiring efforts they succeeded in rendering that evening one of the pleasantest ever spent, and one which will always be remembered with the warmest emo. tions of gratitude and pleasure, by all those that it contributed to make happy. We, the writer of this imperfect skotcb, esteem it a privilege and pleasure to have been present on that t a . eventful occasion, and having; joined in with all the ardor of our youth, it stiall' be one to us beautiful in itself and' hallowed by remembrance. * H. W. J. i : Southern Relief Fair. ? At a meeting of. the Executive Committee of Ladies, held on the 26th ult., the sum of $108,000 was appropriated to the following States : ' Virginia, $20,000; North Carolina, $10,000; South Carolina, $15,000; Georgia, $1.0,000; Alabama, $10,000; Mississippi, $15,| 000; Florida, $4,000; Tennessee, $6000; ArMmsas, $4,000; Louisiana, $6,000; Maryland, $8,000. A Committee of three ladies was appointed to superintend, the I distribution for each State?a list of whom will be published in a few days. In addition to the appropriations above, about $50,000 will remain as a reserved fund in the hands of the Execti-. tive Committee to increase the allotment to such States as may require it, and to meet special cases. The result of the Fair has been so far developed as to make it certain that its aggregate proceeds will not be less than one hundred and sixty thousand dollars. The entire expenses will not exceed three thousand dollars./? Charleston Carolinian. * ? Departure of Major-General Sickles for Wash| ington.. On the afternoon of Thursday last , General . Sickles left for Washington on the steamer Cosmopolitan. The object of his visit dobutless has somothinor to do # O with the ministership to the Hague, although the impression prevails that he will not accept that office. Notwithstanding Iris 1 * J- 1 --11- .J. 1. _ desire u> Keep uic su eject ui ms intended departure quiet, it appears the matter became known at the. early part of the week, and the result was an avalanche of applications for passage 1 for Washington, nearly or quite all of which, we. are informed, were courteously refused. Gon. Sickles having been prominently before the country in a political capacity, it cannot be wondered at that his movements at this time should attract more than ordinary attention. In his absence the Department will be under the command of Major-General Dc /V I? .* #?' vms.?courier oj inc oin. i? From Mexico and. South * America. New Youiv, May 1.?^As])inwall advices have been received. A fight occurred bet\veen the Imperialists ami Liberals in Oxaea, in which tho latter were successful, driving the Imperialists before them, and capturing seven hundred muskets, five cannon, two thousand mules, a large amount of ammunition and money. a ,1..: r. t7?i ii.il v it'tjs lium v iuuiUiMau siulc that the town has been bombarded and destroyed by the Spaniards, and with it twenty mil-1 lions of dollars of property.? Great blame is attached to the British and American admirals for withdrawing their fleets from the harbor, and not interfering to prevent such wholesale destruction. From Virginia. Falmoutii, Stafford Go., Va? April 29.?A terrible riot occuri?/?/1 Tioro tnAnv between the Jl^U HVL V WW W .. ? negroes and whites, in which fifteen negroes were killed outright and a number wounded. One - white man is reported mortally wounded, and others slightly. The affair has created the most intense excitement and dread.? The people are dreadfully alarmed. Order has been partially restored. \ ^ The oldest church now existing in this country is one near Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in the reign of Charles I, between the years 1630 and 1635. The brick, lime and timber wrro imported from England. % >} s 1 f \ . VI i". The Admission of Colo* % raio. > ?> ,'j- < The Senate, , by a vote of nineteen to thirteen, parsed the Bill for the admission of Colorado ? Territory as a State of the Union. It has an unsettled population of v-.f. twenty or twenty-five thousand, not as large, by half, as tlie little .' pity of liichmoi^d. f The,Bill was ', opposed by conservatives mainfy on the-giwiid that1 such a JJopu- .. iation is hardly sufficient to justify the admission of a Territory :' 4>m.5 as a State, when the popular ratio for a feoresentative in Con- - gross is a hundred thousand.? Mr. Sumner and some other Radicals opposed-the Bill because - . * negroes, in the State Cdnstitu- - -tion of Colorado', are excludedf " , from the'right of suffrage. Other .. .Radicals-supported it because it . would give two additronM'meirif :: bers tb the Radical: the Senate. Should this-BilL ' " ' pass the House, we shall have' Colorado, with * twenty-five thou- ' <* vsand population, and a Cpnstitu- *'' 'yition excluding. ne^o'/ rsuftrageK ; admitted as a Statej whilst eleven Southern States are forbidden a voice in Congress because they have not conceded negro suffrage 1. ! '. The New York Herald remarks . that what adds to the inconsis^ latency and injustice of the distinction is the fact that the cotton furnished from the excluded ^ 'Southern States since the. close of the war, for the markets of the ' world, foots up- a sum equal to three hundred millions in gold, for the relief of the national credit, the national currency, 'and. the Federal tax-payers of theUnited States, from one end of : the Union to the other ; whilst - / in all probability its large an nnmint. nmv he- secured this year by .admitting the South to Congress, which would-re-establish there the confidence, activity and systematic industry necessary to the lull development even of the crops that have been planted.?Char lesion News.. ,r;^ i?iy|iv.ti, | Mil! ID The Personnel of Head . Center Stephens. In person, Stephens is about six ijBt, peculiarly well developed in inusicjjud of wonderful activity. His complexion . ' is fair, inclining to ruddiness; his hah* is sandy, rather thin, and usually worn combed smootJily bock of the ears. His luce, m its development is remarkable. His f< rohead is broad, massive, lofty and full; diis eves are rather dark lor ono of his'complexion; and his nose and the lower pfljt of his face are indicative of energy and restless activity, combined with peculiar quietness and penetration of intellect Stephens weighs about ono hundred and forty pounds, and, on the wholes *a a man. of rather-y. : ; striking and extraordinary presence. . ..... Ho baffles and eludes the skill of the detective by the wonderful facility of-... his invention in the fabrication of disguise, by the celerity and socresy of his movements, and by the singular fertility ' ' of his resources in the adoption of sleh- ' der means to ..the compassing of his.purposes. ? v.*. Military Commissidns at an end. . Washington, May 2. An order has been issued by the War Department, under tlm . authority of the President, de- . -1--- ? I'lill'lIJg tuab iuunai j vjuiujjiiosiuijo I and Courts Martial are not autho- , rized, and therefore will not.as-; , ,rJ5 v sume jurisdiction in trial of persons other than those belonging to the army and navy of the United States, camp followers, contractors and others, as are indicated in the Articles of War and Acts of Congress. ' > The Cadi^Bank Robbery "Wheeling, WestVa., April 30,1866. ?The burglars engaged in robbing the' Harrison National Bank of Cadiz, Ohio,- . were overtaken about two miles from - . . Lagrange,. Oliio, tbis afternoon. : A sharp encounter tool/place, in which one of the robbers was wounded and three captured. One of them succeeded in making his escape. closely pursued. The amount of money recovered ? will probably exceed.$150,000 The'Tree.Masons of Brpoklyn, N. T.,* have agreed upon the erection of a beautiful temple in that city to C06t / 8300,000. ..... Other goods may have declined, but the rise in hoop skirts on the streets is" at times quite startling. No proof of temperance?a man with his hat off at midnight explaining to ;i lamp post the principles of his party.