The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-05-30
Affairs in Columbia.
AcoErsspoRd the Charleston,
Ne,os writes as foIlows.s i.

AS<u1RHlAs o.sS.s l1aY'- Eb.--AftalrS
in this locality, especially those Of q
political nature, begin to be of inte-
rest. t{iefeaf tssss ni,IiIi: "a
Tie recent Democrats Conysn-
doa, .so7calsed, which. sssemb mblsd here.
has. borne fruit. Whether it ia Of
the Deed Sea order. or not, remains
to be, tested. Upon the Republican
platform, to the extent of conoetiine
quslihsd suffrage to the colored mar,
clubs have been organized in many
localities In every one Of the twenty
four Districts Represented in that
Convention, and the work still goes
on. az Avery considerable. number of
the respectable colored MEN of Co
lnmbia have likewise formed Demo
cratic club, and similar organizations
exist in other localities. The mem
bers know each other by peculiar
sign and password, and it is DESIGNED
to give each one on joining, hand
some certificate, stating the fact, and
recommending him to- the considera-
tion of the community. i
The Executive Democratic Central
Committee are working like beavers.
Colonel Thomas has editorial charge
Of the local paper, and stirs the po-
litical fire necessarily and we'll.
Facts, fstatistics and opinions are
gathered and forwarded to Washing
ton, to strengthen, if possible, the
protest made in person by the COM
mittee during their late visit to the
capital. It cannot be said that ma
terial benefit has accrued to ourselves
as the result of this visit, but the
gentlemen composing the committee
are satisfied that they have done the
public special service, in laying our
cause before 80 august tribunal 90
Ihaddeus Stevens and his reconstruc-
tion cabal, and in directing the atten-
ton of the press of the North to our
unhappy affairs.
General Wade Hampton will un-
doubtedly be selected as one of the
delegates to attend the National De-
mocratio Convention, which assem-
bles in New York on the 4th of july.
am unable to mention with certain
ty the name of any other person. The
representation of South Carolina in
that Convention by gentlemen of too
great an eminence--especially a
greatness attained by their hearty
Identification with our cause during
the war-however much it may satisfy
ourselves, will, it is feared, do more
harm than good,
A distinguished New Yorker, who
was in this city but two or three days
ago, and who is likewise q delegate
to the National Convention. express
ed the hope that those comparatively
unknown at the North would be sent
thither, in preference TO the famous
men whom we delight to honor, but
who on that occasion would become
the target of vituperation, and bv
taking an active part in deliberations,
actually become thorn in the side
OF the Democratic party. There are
many who believe we should refrain
from seeking any alliance of the sort,
until the platform has been framed
by the North and West.
Local affairs are interesting outside
OF the city only as they indicate the
sentiments OF the Republicans. The
Deiuocratic candidate for Mayor is
Colonel j. P. Thomas. The "Vox
Populi" have nominated Major John
Alexander, "a bonnie Scotchman, "
and most estimable citizen. It is
believed that, notwithstanding his SER
vices for the Confederacy during the
war, majority of the Republicans
will sustain him. In like manner, the
Republicans will sustain Major u. b.
Miller, the present efficient Clerk of
the Court. The tyranny of public
opinion hounds him because he has
allowed his name to be used by "the
niggers" as candidate. Yet Major
Miller carried the first company from
Columbia into active service, and is q
cripple for life from wounds received.
His record on the Southern side of
the house is as good as that of many
of his fellows; while on the Republi-
can side, it seems to have been his
misfortune to have acted in such
good faith towards the colored peo-
pie, as to secure their respect and
support.
DIR. Neagle, the Comptroller, Car
doza. the Secretary of State, r. J.
<. Jillson, the superintendent of
Education, DeLarge, the Senator,
and others, officers elect, have gather.
ed here, and are making arrange
ments to pitch their tents.
n~I~