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n'y COLUMBIA. Friday Morning, July 10. Tlie Two Conventions Torie. Tho spirit manifested in both the regalar Democratic Convention and the Democratic Convention of Sol-1 diers and Sailors, is admirable, in its broad, national mid fraternal spirit. Tho South is fully recognized, and the spirit of sectionalism has boen banished from tho halls of meeting.

The reconstruction scheme of Con? gress and radical misrule are proper? ly denounced, and the infamous act of placing tho whites of the South under thc political rulo of the re? cently emancipated slaves, meets with its merited condemnation. Neither Goth, Vandal, nor Hun ever consummated a tyranny or an out? rage such as has boon consummated in the Southern States by the radical party. tho state of things thus brought about cannot last long. Nomination of Horatio Seymour for the Presidency. We have tho satisfaction to an? nounce to our readers tho nomina? tion, by the National Democratio Convention, of this wise, able and popular statesman, of Now York.

After a number of ballotings, which! showed the confidence had in Pen-1 dleton, Hancock and Hendricks, all turned io Seymour as tho man upon whom all might unite, and he became the successful nominee, in spite of his repeated refusal to bo considered a candidate. We congratulate th party upon their standard-bearer. The views of Mr. Seymour wore I given in his recent able speech in New York, and may be seen this morning, in his address before the Convention, whioh we publish on our fourth page. The projected abdication of Queen I Victoria iS daily attracting moro dis- cussion in England.

From the na turo of tho authorities taking part in it, there is little doubt that tho de? sires of the Queen herself inoline in that direction. She is so thoroughly wedded to the memory of her late husband, and has acquired, during her long retirement, such a love fora quiet domestic life, that the duties pertaining to her high office cannot be otherwise than onerous and dis? tasteful. The attempt she recently made to resume them, iu obedience to the not very courteously expressed wishes of? the London shop-keepers, was not a success, and was soon tired I of. No doubt, her abdication would havo taken place long before this, hod it not been for tho wiso counsels of her advisers, who feel that Eng? land is now passing through an im? portant crisis, and count more upon the loyalty inspired by her name, aud tho profound respect entertained for her person by her subjects of every degree, than they do upon po? litical measures to carry tho country safely through tho trial. Tho fact of Wales' unpopularity was, probably, auothcr argument of no small mo? ment; but this is yielding to other considerations.

Tho popular desiro for a young monarch, and tho gay young court he would doubtless gather around him, would beget habits of extravagance and display, which would tend to a great revival of business in tho metropolis; while tho magnanimous act of the Queen would proteot him, it is thought, from too severe criticism during her life. From tho signs of tho times, we may speedily look for some such glorious act on tho port of her gra? cious Majosty. THE POPULATION OP FLOIUDA. From tho census returns of Florida for 1867, issued from tho office of tho Sccrotary of State, it appears that tho total population of tho State in 1860, was 140,423. In 18G7, it was 153,659, showing an increase in sovon years of 13,236, which is 9 42-100 per cent.

It will also bo seen, says the Tallahassee Floridian, that tho whito population during that timo has increased 4,247, while that of the colored hos inoreased 8,861. This, however, eau bo oosily accounted for, from tho well known faot that hun? dreds of negroes have immigrated to our State from South Carolina; Geor? gia, and elsewhero, while there has been little if any immigration of whites, except a number of scala? wags and carpet-baggers, calling themselves white men, who scarcely remain long enough in one place to bo counted in tho census. A Protest. To Major Guenther, S. Mayor Columbia, S.

C. We it was by your that tho oity bell waa rung, yes tor erny, in honor of tho inauguration of the Governor elect-elected, be it remembered, by no votes of the old suffragans of the oom mon weal th. Tho municipal authorities are sap posed to represent the sentiments and sympathies of the community ovor which they preside. Wo deem it due to ourselves-citizens of Co? lumbia-to disavow any sympathy whatever with this municipal rejoic? ing. We have no partiality for the role it honors.

When an old and honored regime posses away, sub? merged beneath the waves of a god? less radicalism, it may gladden tho hearts of Southern renegades and their dusky pets; but it kindles no joy in the hearts of the true and legitimate sons of South Carolina. WO, at least, enter our protest against the city bell being rung for us. Bet? ter that it be solemnly tolled, to pay respect to the remains of constitu? tional liberty. At any rate, toe, who are represented in this paper, do not intend to be classed, even by impli? cation, with that senseless and rabble throng who, like the courtiers around the dying bed of the French King, are ever ready to shout: "Le Moi est mort-Vive le Hoi." "The Kingia dead-Long livo the King." Our sentiment is, God save the Slate. MANY CITIZENS.

TUE LEGISLATURE. PROCEEDINGS OP THE FOURTH DAV. The Houso of Representatives was called to order at 10 o'clock A. M. After tho call of the roll and read? ing of the journal, tho report of tho Committee on the Inauguration of the Governor was received as inform? ation.

The committco appointed to sug? gest how many officers would bo re? quired to transact the business of tho House, and to nominate suitable persons for such positions, mado a report, covering the following nomi? nations: Sergeant-at-Arms, J. P. F. Camp; Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms, B. Byas; Door-keeper, John Fitzsimmons; As? sistant Pinkos; Chief Messenger, T.

A Crews; As? sistant Messengers, E. B. Thomp? son, A. liuffin, and A. T.

Atterbury; Clerk, A. O. Jones; Assistant Clerks, J. H. Hendrix, James Just and G.

E. Tucksberry; Recording Clerk, J. H. Frost; Pages, Ben. Simons and Charles Brown.

The committee further recommend? ed that no chaplain be chosen, os there were a number of reverend gentlemen on the floor, who would, no doubt, on invitation, gratuitously serve in rotation. They also report? ed that it WAS desirable to have the services of a stenographer, but no suitablo person could be found. Tho committee also recommended the adoption of a concurrent resolu? tion, authorizing the Attorney-Gene? ral to engage the services of engross? ing clerks, not to exceed six in num? ber, except by express authority of the General Assembly, and also the services of two competent legal gen? tlemen, to aid in the matter of draft? ing bills, resolutions, Tho report and resolution wore made the special order for to-morrow, at 12.30 P. M. Tho business of the Houso recur? ring to the undetermined question of privilege, raised yesterday, in refer? ence to the exclusion of the Ander? son delegation from their seats, on motion of R.

B. Elliott, a resolution was adopted, by a vote of 82 ayes to 28 nayes, rescinding tho order of the House by which they were compelled to stand. aside, admitting them to their seats, and referring their cre? dentials to tho Committco on Privi? leges aud Elections. These gentlemen, viz: John Wil? son, B. F.

Sloan and John B. Moore, wero thereupon qualified, and took their seats, as also did R. M. Valen? tine, of Abbovillc, T. Frank Cly burno, of Lancaster, and Samuel Littlejohn, Robert M.

Smith, Ivan Bryant and C. C. Turner, of Spar tauburg, vho had just mado their appearance. The joint resolution, ratifyiug tho proposed fourteenth articlo to tho Constitution of tho United States, which had passed tho Senate, was thou taken up and passod, twelvo members-all Democrats-voting in tho negative. Their names aro O.

M. Duell, W. C. Koitt, W. T.

Field, S. Littlejohn, R. M. Smith, J. Bry? an, C.

C. Turner, B. Frank Sloan, John Wilson, J. B. Mooro, T.

F. Clyburno and A. G. Stowart. A concurrent resolution, petition? ing Congress to relieve the political disabilities of W.

J. Mixon, the mem? ber from Barnwell, who could not take his scat, by reason of being dis? qualified by tho constitutional amendment, was passed, nem. con. A resolution was adopted, instruct? ing a Committee of Five to inquire whether a more suitablo hall could not be obtained for the Houso. A.

J. Ransier presented the papers in tho matter of the Anderson elec? tion. Referred to tho Judiciary Committee. After somo unimportant business, the Houso adjourned nntil 10 o'olook, to-morrow. Nothing consequence was done in tho Senate.

DESTRUCTIVE regret to learn that Major Henry Williams, living near Ninety-Six, met with a1 heavy loss on Wednesday morning last, by the work of an incendiary. His barn and stables, together with several horses and mules, and a lot of were consumed. Banner. Tho Greenwich street elevated railway is said to be a success. A trial trip has been made, at the rate of ten miles an hour, and it is ex? pected to reach a speed of fifteen when tho Une shall be completed.

The engineer wants to extend it to Thirtieth street, this year, when the trip from tho Battery to that part can bo made in fifteen minutes. An awful calamity occurred on tho evening of the Fourth of July, by the giving way of the draw-bridge at tho ferry-boat landing, on the Oak? land side of San Francisco Bay. About sixty persons were precipi? tated into the water. Ten bodies have been recovered. It is impossi? ble to ascertain the number drowned.

Tho contingent expenses of the United States Senate and House, show thatjsnuff, cork-screws, lemons, pantaloons, and several other things, ore issued to Senators and Represent? atives 08 "stationery," On the 30th ultimo, the dwelling houso of Mr. Archibald Melton, near Cornwell's Turn-out, was entirely consumed by fire. Not au article of furnituro was saved. Standard. Ex-Governor B.

F. Perry was se? lected as Vice-president, and Hon. W. S. Mullins Seorotary of the Na? tional Democratic Convention, from South Carolina.

The Anderson Intelligencer notices tho destruction of the flour mills of Joseph Cox, on Saluda River, on Friday morning last. Loss about $2,000. Incendiarism. The residence of Mrs. Nancy Beas? ley, near Greenwood, Abbeville Dis? trict, was entered, on Friday night, tho 3d instant, and about $1,000 in specie stolen.

Immigration Mass Meeting. AT a mooting of tho Immigration So? ciety, of Newberry, held on Monday, the Gth instant, it was determined to hold a MA88 MEETING, at Nowberry Court Houso, on WEDNESDAY, July 22, to which all persons, friendly to the cause, from this District, and tho adjoining and adjacent Districts, are earnestly invited to attend. Delegates from all Immigration Societies aro particularly invited to be present. Addresses will be delivered by the dent, and varions other gentlemen from abroad. It is hoped that a largo attendance, both from our District and from abroad, will give earnest countenance to this meeting.

REV. T. 8. BOINE8T, Prosideat. SILAS JOHNSTONE, Secretary.

July 10 f2 See Call and See 1 HAVING just received An addition to my large and well selected stock of SPECTACLES and EYE-GLASSE8, those dosiring to bo suited in the above articles will do well by calling at my storo before purchasing clsewhoro. ALSO, On hand, with new lots continually arriv? ing, tho following lines of wares: CLOCKS, WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVER and PLATED WARE. REPAIRING, in all its branches, neatly executed, and with despatch, by ISAAC 8ULZBACHER, Sign of tho Greon Spectacles, Ono door bolow Phonix Oflice, Main street, Columbia, S. C. July 10 BRANCH, SCOTT 2G8 Broad Street, Augusta, Georgia, OFFER for salo, in lots to suit pur chasers 50,000 lbs.

MILL OFFAL. Country Flour, in bags. Chewing Tobacco, assorted Durham Smoking Tobacco. Frnits and Flowers. 2.000 bushels Corn.

July Schedule on the Spartanburg and Union Railroad. Bown Train. Up Train. Mis. Arv.

Leav. Arv. Loav. Spartanburg, 5.0? 7.00 Pacolet. 10 5.45 5.49 6.12 0.16 Jonesville, 19 G.25 G.30 5.29 5.33 Dnionvillo, 2S 7.15 7.40 4.30 4 45 Santuc, 37 8.23 8.80 3.37 3.45 Shelton, 48 0.23 0.25 2.3G 2.40 Lvlcs Ford, 52 0.40 0.50 2.0!) 2.12 Strother, 56 10.14 10.18 1.42 1.45 Alston, 08 11.30 12.30 July Charlotte and South Carolina Rail? road Company.

SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE, COLOMBIA, S. July MEMBER8 of tho Legislature will bo passed over tho Road during tho present Session for full faro going np, and furnished with return ticket without charge C. BOUKNIGHT, July 7 REMOVAL. undersigned RI Kbaving removed bia or FURNITURE to Main street, Wost side, opposito C. H.

Baldwin A will bo glad to seo his former patrons and the public gonorally. mo a call. With inoreasod facilities, ho is prepared to manufacturo anything in tho CABINET MAKING LINE, at short notice and workmanship to ploaso even tho most fastidious. Particular attontion given to REPAIRING, PACKING and JORBING. JEROME FAGAN.

Joly N0TIOE. CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, COLCXBIA, Joly 3,1868. CITY TAXES on Sales of Merchandise, Sales at Auotion, and on Commission Receipts of Hotels, Boarding Houses, Saloons, for the quarter ending Joly lat, aro duo, and prompt payment of tho same ia reqnirod. J.S.MoMAHON, July 4 6 City Clerk. Xiooal TtorrAS.

At the Exchange, this morning, okra soup will be served up, to be succeeded, on Saturday, by turtle soup, prepared in Clendining's usual good style. ANOTHER TABUED re? cently-liberated convict from the penitentiary was detected, yesterday afternoon, in making a raid, with a tarred stick, upon the pile of "yel? low boys" displayed iu Mr. E. J. Scott's window.

The would-be rob? ber escaped. This is the second at? tempt "WHICH WAS THE MOST Arraorni ceremony of inaugurating Governor Scott, yesterday, was pre? faced by a prayer from Rev. E. J. Adams, a colored preacher, of Charleston, who used the expression "Bless the servants who have been put over the people," and "bring good out of evil." Tho samo cere? mony was closed with a salute of nineteen guns, fired from headquar? ters, and tue riuging of the city bell.

Which was the most appropriate? Tho Democratic members of the Senate are: Oconee-D. Bieman Horry-H. Buck; Lancaster-R. M. Sims; Anderson-J.

H. Reid; Pick' ens-T. A. Rogers. Tho Senatoi from Spartanburg has not yet taken his sent.

The Democratic members of the Houso are: Auderson-J. B. Moore, Frank Sloan and J. Wilson Horry Zadock Bullock; Lancaster-Messrs Stewart and Clyburn; Oconee-W C. Keith and O.

M. Doyle; Pickens W. T. Field; Spartanburg-S. Little john, C.

C. Turner, R. M. Smitl and Javan Bryant. The constitutional amendment ha: been passod by both bodies.

All the Democratio Senators and Repre sentatives voted against the amend meut, excepting the Hon. Mr. Fish er, of Spartanburg, who had no then taken his seat, and Mr. Zadoel Bullock, of Marion, who voted ay under protest. There is a littl leaven in the lamp.

It is to be observed, that noarl; every State in the Union is repre sonted in Legislature, to sa nothing of Africa. Tho followin verses, it is said, were propared bo sung at the opening of the set sion, but for some uuexplained re; son, the singing was omitteel. Air "From Greenland's I seo Meour tings:" From New Hampshire's green mom tains, From old Nantucket's strand, From Lako Ontario's fountains, And Huron's goldeu sand; From old Winconsin river And famed Iowa's plains, We are coming, to eleliver This State to nogro chains! Wo love the spioy breezes That blow from Af ric's shore, A scent that so well pleases, Who would not thirst for more? Thick lips and coal black faces, The gifts of God aro shown, We'll take these dusky races And mingle with our own. Should wo whoso souls aro lightei With wisdom from on high, Wait still to bo invited Beforo wc hithor hie? When offices are waiting, And plunder is to reap, Not at tho present stating, While carpot-bagi tire cheap. INAUGURATION OP GOV.

SCOT? HIS high noon, yeste day, tho General Assembly of th State convened in tho hall of tl House of Representatives, to witnc tho inauguration of General R. I Scott, Governor elect. After tl members had been seated, they we called to ordor by tho Speaker, wb with the Tiosidont of tho Senate, cupied positions on tho stage. their right and loft sat a largo nui ber of persons, who had been invit to do so, and among whom were Willard and Hogo, Hon. F.

A. Sa yer, Chaplain French, Col. T. Robertson, a few Northern ladie and somo colorod mon. Gen.

Sec ontored a few moments af tor ward accompanied by ex-Governor G. Maokey, lato President of State Constitutional Convention, ai Mr. J. A. Nagle, tho Chairman tho Committee of Arrangements the occasion.

After Gen. Scott boon introduced to the Speaker, prayer was offered by Itev. E. Adams, (colored.) After which, Ge Scott was presentod to the Genei Assembly, and said: GENTLEMEN OF THE GENERAL BEMBIIT: The circumstances under which we meet makes it peculiarly fitting that we should recognize the hand of Divine Providence, not only in the great and painful changes of the past, hut especially in the impor? tant events which have resulted in the meeting of this General Assem? bly. On entering upon the duties of my office, it is right that I should state, in general terms, the principles which will control me in administer? ing the affairs of the State.

It would be affectation not to recognize the peculiar circumstances under which I have been elected Governor, and which must necessarily have great influence in shaping my course. Let me say, then, that I have no doubt as to the validity of all the proceed? ings which have been had under the reconstruction Acts of Congress, and that I assume this office, after having been elected by a large majority of the votes of the voting population of the State, with the full determina? tion to exercise all the powers be? longing to the position-with the purpose always of promoting the best interests of the whole people. But whilo I believe that iu my elec? tion the will of the majority of the people of South Carolina has found a fuller expression thau ever before in her history, I nm, at the same time, awaro that au influential mi? nority of her people view the acts which have resulted in tho adoption of the Constitution under which we are assembled, and my election to tho office of Governor, as in violation of thoir constitutional rights, and that they more or less earnestly and honestly look forward to the time when these and all other acts done under the authority of tho United States Government, since the close of the war, shall be declared null and void. It is never wiso in any com? munity for the majority to treat with indifference or unnecessary rigor the opinions and wishes of the minority. In a community like this, where so? ciety is being completely revolution and where, as the result of that revolution, soreness and bitterness of feeling necessarily exist among all classes, but especially among the for? mer ruling class, it is of the very first importance that we, who repre? sent the majority of the people, shall exercise great moderation and for? bearance iu nil that we do, so that we may disappoint both the hopes and fears of those who have prophe? sied concerning us a different result.

For my own part, while I shall, within the scopo of my powers, firm? ly and consistently carry oat the principles of freedom laid down iu the Constitution, and jealously seek to maintain the rights of tho poorest and the humblest citizen of the State, I hope to be able to do this duty in such a manner that large numbers of those who now stand aloof, foreseeing only evil to the State, will, as time rolls on, realize that the extension of equal rights to those hitherto deprived of them, in? stead of injuring the State, produces contentment and peace, conditions precedent to tho growth of an intel? ligent, strong and prosperous people. Had I not supposed that something could be doue in this direction, 1 never wonld have dared to accept thie trust at the hands of the people. There is a class of citizens who will probably, for many years, be un? able to contentedly adapt themselvei to the new order of things; but 1 confidently believe that this class is very small, and that, as time passes, it will become still smaller and less influential. With the great majority, however, wiso laws, justly ad minis tered, will have tho effect of recon? ciling them to tho new Government and I have no doubt that, in a verj short time, wc may, upon the great essential principles of social ordei and political freedom, be a hnppj and united people. Upon you, gentlemen of the Gene ral Assembly, will fall a large shan of tho responsibility which rests upoi us all for tho security of tho future Yon will pardon mo, therefore, if I urge upon you tho exercise of grea care, purity and moderation iu al that you do.

Tho Constitution adopt ed by tho people of the State, mus bo your guide. Whatever imperative duties it devolves upon you, must bi performed without qualification bu generally the Constitution is to the statement of certain funda mental principles, which aro left fo you mid tho people to apply, as timi and circumstances may demand Aud so long as no man's right liborty is imporiled by delay, it i wise in matters of legislation mako haste slowly." Tho wisdom and moderation tha characterized tho Convention, whicl framed our Constitution, argue favorably as to tho future legislatioi of the State. I pray you to remem ber in all your action as a legislativ? body, that you aro to care for tin wants of tho vhole people, withou regard to class or oondition-wkih nothing should be done in a spirit revenge; so wo should be equnlb careful to avoid anything whicl might be construed into servility, oi concession to unworthy demands. It is, however, upon tho people a large, that tho heaviest responsibility (for the future) must rest. Constitu tions and laws amount to nothing unless they aro sustained by a tir tuous and intelligent people.

A com inanity composed of people who, 01 the one side, are factious, fault-find? ing and suspicious, and on the other credulous and indifferent, cannot ex? pect to enjoy either peace or pros? perity. Tho Congress of the United states has done au it can do for us by legis? lation. It has enabled ns to form and adopt a Constitution, which secares to all men equal rights; and to or? ganizo a Government under that Constitution, we must do the rest ourselves. By wisdom, forbearance ono with another, sobriety, industry and we may build up a State worthy of the great nation of which we now form an indissoluble part, and fruitful of all blessings to ourselves and posterity. From this place, I venture to ask tho people of South Carolina, of all classes and conditions, to devote.

themselves earnestly to the promo? tion of good will and harmony. So far as is possible and consistent with duty, let us forget the past; and look? ing only to the present and the fu? ture, strive with cheerfulness and honesty of purpose, to make Our? selves worthy recipients of the bless? ings which are sure to flow from a free Government. At the conclusion of his speech, Gen. Scott announced that he was ready to take the oath of office, which was then administered to him by Dr. Mackey.

The oath is that prescribed by tho State Constitution. Dr. Mackey then advanced to the front of the stage and proclaimed that, by virtue of the authority in? vested in him by the Constitution of South Carolina, he declared General Robert Kingston Scott Governor of South Carolina. He concluded with tho invocation, "God bless the State of South the Assembly, with some exceptions not necessary to specify, arose to their feet, and having repeated the refrain, waved hats and handkerchiefs, and cheered most lustily. The scene, under the circumstances, was, to say the most of it, painfully suggestive, and, as we left the hall, tened eyes and doubting hearts, we whispered the earnest prayer, "God save the State of South Carolina." MAIL post office open during the week from a.

m. to 7 p. m. On Sundays, from 4 tc 5 p. m.

The Charleston and Western mails are open for delivery at p. and close at p. m. Charleston night mail open a. close 4J4 P- ni.

for delivery at a. closes at 2.45 p. Greenville-Open for delivery p. closes at p. m.

NEW at tention is called to the following ad? vertisements, published for the first time this morning: Immigration Meeting in.Newberry I. Salzbacher-Call and See. Schedule S. U. R.

E. Branch, Scott Son-Sundries. New Family Flour. 2AAA POUNDS EXTRA FAMILY NEW FLOUR, equal-to any mado on the Continent of America. For salo by E.

Sc Gr. D. HOPE. June 18 Claret Wine on Draught. ASUPERIOR quality of TABLE CLA? RET, for sale, on draught, by July SYMMERS.

New Arrivals. FINE Sugar-cured Breakfast STRirS. Sugar-cured HAMS. Fresh LBMON8 and NEW FLOUR. PIERCES, at Seegers' old stand.

FRUIT FRUIT "I BOXES ORANGES, JL" 10 boxes Lemons, Pecan Nuts, Filberts, Almonds, Ac, Ac, just received and for salo by July 2 GEORG? SYMMERS. CLARET WINE. ACASK OF ST. JULIEN CLARET will be on draught TUESDAY, tho 23d. Sc G.

D. HOPE. Rio Coffee. 2pr BAGS FAIR RIO COFFEE. For sale low to dealers.

Juno E. G. D. HOPE. New Flour! New CHOICE NEW FLOUR, from Bookman's Mills, just received and for sale bv June A T.

R. AGNEW. THOMAS BELL, BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS A ALL work in tho department of mecha- A uical construction executed with promptness and skill. J. P.

THOMAS. J. C. BELL. New Country Flour, FOR salo low by 8WYGERT A SENN.

FRESH FAMILY SUPPLIES, choice oolloction, at SWYGERT Si SENN'S. TOBACCO! TOBACCO! a largo stock of all grades, very low, at Juno 19 lrqo SWYGERT A SENN'S. NEW POTATOES. ASUPPLY OF NEW POTATOES, con? stant Iv on hand and for salo by Jane 10 J. T.

B. AGNEW. Wrapping Paper and Twine. AFULL supply of WRAPPING PAPER. Also, Paper Twine, Cotton and Hemp Twiuo.

On hand and for Bale by Juno 10 A T. AGNEW. COW PEAS! COW PEAS! AA BU8HEL8 COW PEAS for sale low, by June 12 GREGG, PALMER A CO..