The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-07-09


velopes six feet longitudinaly Of sanctimo-
rious Christianity is visible everywhere. There
is look of desperate determination in the eye
Of the political pilgrim which indicates that he
is Gin" for scrub race, and if greenbacks and
pledges can win, he viii. surely succeed. Chap
lain French is said to have become very con-
servative of late, more so than either of the
candidates, 30 that he has claims on the Demo-
Gratis of the Legislature, which may be pressed
to the discontinue Of his competitors.
Speaking Of the senatorship, read the fol-
lowing letter from Senator Sumner:
SENATE CHANDER, July 8.
Dear Ser: I have never given any opinion in
regard to the senatorial question in your State,
except to express regret that the golden op.
portunity should be lost Of making q colored
citizen senator from South Carolina. Such o
senator, competent, would be a powerful
support to the cause OF equal rights. His pres
ence alone would be constant testimony and
argument. Nothing could do 30 much to settle
the question of equal rights forever in thu
United States. The howl against the negro
which is sometimes heard in the Senate would
cease. a colored senator would be as good as
q constitutional amendment, making all back
ward steps impossible. l write now frankly in
reply to your inquiry, and without any purl,.,
pose of interfering in sour election. You will
pardon my anxiety for the cause have so much
at heart.
Accept my best wishes, and believe me, dear
sir, Faithfully yours,
ISiened1 CHAhLES ST MINER.
To THADDEUs X. SAsPoRTAs, Esq, Columbia,
was much gratifsd with the conversation Of
Mr.. Cardoza, and was glad to know he had
been chosen to On office there. l know OF no
Office that the State could confer which he
would not discharge so as to do honor to his
race.
A night or two ago, I heard one Of the color
ed bishops of the African Church say to an
immense negro audience: "We have been en-
franchised; we have marched by regiments
through The streets Of Baltimore and Charles
ton; we have planted our heel upon the neck
of our old masters; we have controlled men,
and have the power to control governments;
but let us never be satisfied until We can send
o colored man to Congress as the United States
senator from South Carolina" And the audi
ence went wild with excitement. Two days
ago sent you the speech Of Whipper, making
the issue of color, and demanding place and
power for his race. The ball rolls on, and
whatever white Republicans may say to the
contrary, they must either abandon the lead to
the black man or leave the party. If Cardoza
would allow his name to be used as nominee
for the United States senator, he would be
elected.
Notwithstanding the very convenient ar
rangements made for the accommodation OF
the Legislature, querulous and discontented
individuals are anxious to move to the College
Chapel. They have an idea that because the
old Assembly were compelled to meet there in
lieu Of any other place, they too must follow,
when, in fact, it is one of the hottest and most
uncomfortable places in Columbia. The pre-
sent hall is delightfully."- cooled by breezes that
enter through dozen windows, and as re-
CARDS mere personal comfort, there is not
locality in the State where sweet contentment
ought to reign moro undisturbed.
In obedience to the invitation OF the two
Houses, Governor Orr to-day communicated to
them his message. All portions oft were well
received, save the portion referring to the
amalgamat:on OF the two races in the schools.
This created considerable displeasure, al
though the language objected to is far less Sc
we're than was used by members Of the late
Convention while contesting the passage of the
section of the Constitution providing for this
miscellaneous style of education.
The Governors name is frequently mention
ed in connection with the Supreme Court, and
the disposition appears to be to secure his SER
vices. Such leading Republicans as Major
corb;n, Whittemore and others strongly favor
the selection of the Governor, even though he
does not affiliate with their party.
1t is generally conceded that as soon as
General Scott is inauguated the Legislature
will adjourn until Tuesday next.