Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-04-21


We know nothing of the truth or falsity
of the charge We sec that during the
present week all of the bills which the Re
publican caucus had desired to defeat bave
; been passed.
RadicaIism and Social Life Ia south
Carolina.
We publish elsewhere letter written
by it's Columbia Is. CO. correspondent to
the New York San. 1t gives an account OF
GA Grand Colored Military Balp' at which
"social barriers were swept away" Not
long since there was a similar affair at the
Governors Mansion in Columbia. Tie
social question is rapidly assuming a
prominent feature in Republican politics.
In reviewing the interesting points Of this
letter, the Richmond Enquirer remarks
that wo had week or two since, MIR.
Frederick Douglass travelling to San Do
mingo on terms of perfect equality with
the members of the San Domingo Com
| mission. lie seemS to have mt s-ed with
them, and, for aught we know, Slept with
them, duriDg the journey. They refused
positively, on the Aqua Creek boat to par
take of their dinner III his absence. We
| believ9 that he was invited to the Preei-
Dental Dinner given to the Commission
| els on til cir return to Washington. We
| have also one of Mr.. Douglass compatrots
| at West Point" Cadet Smith" We have
them also in Congress and. just the other
day, we had the pleasure OF Judge Wright's
| (of the Supreme Court of South Cardinal
company on the Danville cars. In Lou
isiana the Constitution has provided for
"mixed " schools. and, we believe, Mr..
Chapman, the Republican candidate for
Congress in the Territory of Columbia.
fayors the same system.
But South Carolina is the banner State.
It is doubtless almost privilege, ia that
Abyssinian realm for a pure Caucasian 10
secure the entree to I" the best colored So
{" ciety.''
The recent Ball was given at Janney's
Hail, in Columbia, by Company B (''Com-
pany G' is in the same regiment) of |'the
Second South Carolina National Guard"
The officers of the regiment were present
in full uniform. The following descrip-
ton is given of Capt. Jacob Thompson
"Capt Jacob Thompson, the gentlemanly COM
mander OF Co. B. is coal black negro of huge
proportions. His manly form was clad i'll a dark
blue military suit. somewhat resembling in cut
the dress OF Alpine hunter. The coat was
trimmed with red slashing, and on the Captains |
shoulders cleaned pair OF the shlniest epau- |
ebony bellies to surmount the steep staircase, |
and also fitted about the refreshnent table. |
The s 1ofg
looking officer. He is not 80 graceful in his |
movements as your Col. Fisk. but he ls quite !
as gallant among the ladies'"
''The lieutenants are not so handsome |
"as their captain. They have not been
d" so long in society,""
Among the distinguished Caucasians
present, we have mentioned Hon. Mr..
Smythe, the Mayor of Columbia, who
Glanced very frequently" The Mayor is
described as ga very graceful dancer" and
"the delicacy with which he clasped his
partner in the waltz was ''the admiration
of all present" 'Having long legs" con-
tinues the correspondent, "the Mayor is
peculiarly fitted for q votary of Terpsic-
bore"
The Board of Aldermen of the city, and
Hon. VIM. J. Filter. the City Clerk-color
not stated-were among the guests
Senator J. Y. 2. Owens, of Laurens
was another distinguished eau
casian present. He he's consumption, and |,
had TO conGne himself chiefly to s'the Ian
GERS" as requiring less exortion than the
more violent dances.
Mrs. COyicsart, the wife of a Northern
man, merchant in Columbia, also sat
" tracted much attention for her beauty
"and the elegance Of her attire" She is
said to have presented "a lovely appear
ance." Mrs. Coviesart distinguished her
self particularly in the Varsovienne, in
which she was the partner Of Alderman
Minort, a colored gentleman. 'He clasp
d" ed his partner as firmly as an iron band
IS clasps cotton bale, and unduiated soft
IS the beach"
Tie bellies of the evening seem to have
been 1.-The beautiful Misses Rollin.'
These young ladies were accompanied by
Senator Mcintyre of Colleton IA white
gentleman. who is engaged" to Miss |
Charlotte COrda Rolling There are three
Miss Rollins Miss Lottie, Miss Kate, and
MIS- AOu4So' Ah0J "lO AAO 4SaO0LS "a TIC
colored to1t,in Columbia. Miss Lottie had
her dress cut dec0Uete, and trimmed eiabo-
rately with point d AtencOn of great depth.
Also white roses and blossoms. Miss Kate
had on a heavy corded black silk, with
sweeping train, and wore red ose in her
hair. Miss Louisa was attired ia q crimson
satin, with light gauze overskirt dotted
with red roses. Her dress was cut low,
her neck and shoulders, which
were beautiful.
AS will be perceived by perusal of the /,