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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-07-17
The Freshet.
W. F. r.

On Monday evening and light there was an ex-
cessivc fall of rain. raising water courses to an
unprecedented height and doing much damage
Neither of the regular trains reached our depot
Yesterday Two breaks have been made in the
road above here. About 40 feet Of the tressel on
Beaver Dam Swamp has been washed away, the
other break is in the trcssel at Spcarman's, but
this one is short and will soon he repaired.
We have learned TINT the train from Laurens
met with II sad accident As it was coming down,
the cmbankment above Martins depot suddenly
gave way, and the cars were thus thrown together
and very. much iniul ed, but we have heard Of no
loss of life. or serious injury to any person.
Tie bridge Oh the public road leading by Judge
O'Ncalrs Mills, on bush river, has been partly
washed away. The bridge Mt Bobu's Mills has
been also washed away.
The bridge at Chambers, now Williams Mills,
has also shared the fate Of Bobos. The bridge
across Beaver Dam, on the road to Higgins ferry,
has been swept away.
We can hear nothing definitely of the damage
between this place md Columbia. 4 train was
sent from Helena to meet the train from Green
vile ut the breaks above Silver Street. returning
il run down ny far rs Pomaria, leaving the cars at
Punaria: ihe engineer Mr.. Brown IRAN the engine
down a. FER Aston, there finding the river high
nnl rapidly rising. he thought 1t not prudent to
cross, hut started 10 return u I"nllri". lHcpes
sci ON Crims Creek had been washed away after
the engine had passed over and Mr.. Brown not
discovering it, the engine was prccipitated into the
creek, and but for timely assistance, Mr.. Brown
would have been drowned. We have learned moth
ing from below Aston. Report says the river was
up tn within two feet Of the bridge at Aston.
The loss to Mcssrs. Hair and Singleton will be
severe. They were engaged filling the tressel at
Beaver Dam, and much Of the earth has been
washed away. One portion of the culvert has also
been removed. Their loss ut this point alone is
estimated ut 81 .0GG. The rain in the western side
of the District has been more severe than in the
others. Fine fields Of corn Oh the creeks and riv-
crs have been proslnscd. but as the corn is yet
young, it is hoped they are not seriously injured.
We hear of one farmer on Broad river who has
had ahnut three hundred bushels Of oats swent
away hy the river. He had just finished cutting
them. -.NIr'h.Ty Nrror.
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expects every man to do his duty" In the pres
ent struggle between Southern Rights and North,
ern aggression, the ladies of York proclaim that
the chiYalrous sons of the old "Dstrictare expect
ed to do their duty"
By-: The Revolutionary Heroes Of CheSfe'
Disfrid.-The imperishable history Of their DEEDS
are written in letters of living light Let their
descendants prove themselves worthy OF such
noble ancestry.
At the conclusion of the exercises at the stand'
the citizens, preceded by the Ladies, repaired 10
the tables in an adjoining grove where the great
est prousion of viands, both light and substantial
awaited them. After regaling themselves to their
hearts content, the company separated towards
different quarters; but most returned to the stand'
where the Bands entertained them with their pest
music Being sufficiently cooled, the crowd dis
pcrsed, and as far MS known, highly pleased with
the proceedings of the day. The COMMITTED are
highly pleased that nothing occurred to mar the
pleasures of the occasion, and hereby tender their
thanks to the Ebenezer and Bethel Bands, ior
their services and efficiency in administering TO
the pleasures of the day. BY order OF
THE COMMITTEES OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Ebenezeryillc, July 5, 1856.
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Columbia Market.

CeHon.-Our cotton market has passed through
another dull unimportant week, as it regards
transactions in the article this state of things
however has not been induced froR, any lack of
demand for il is still active and good at very full
prices hut from the fact Of the supply on sale hes
ing so light to make it not worth the attention
of buyers. On Saturday morning the ndyices
from Liverpool by the Africa to the 18th OF June
were received. quoting cotton:irm. mt an advance.
of ID, with sales for the week of sc, ,0G0 hales,in
cluding l.. 900 bales to spectators. These. ac-
counts would doubtless have impaired renewed
life and activity to our market had there been a:
supply of the article Oh sale, but as the market
now stands We must wait until the news further!
dcveopcs itself before We can say with any degree
of certainty what course the market will take
We continue our former quotations, with this re-
mark that prices haye.a downward tenhencyjns
favor of sellers, viz lnfor6r 81 1(1Sa ordinary
9M 81 middling " @9s good middlibg "a Gl0f;'
fair l0I a. l0$ and chocea Shade higher. "a "a
BUeon.-The stock Of BACON is somewhat redu-
ce,l and prices are full and firm. Westill quote:
ll@l2! for hng round; sides ll@l2l and hams
l1GG l2lc fa h.. according to quality s,...S
Corn.-The stock of corn is also very much re-
duced, aud prices are shade higher. We now
quote 70c II buslel and firm.
Oots.-There is no demand for oats. and conse-E
quently there is no change in prices. We etill
quote 40@jJ5c r bushcl nominal.
Pem.-There is q fair demand for peas, and the
market is quiet but steady, We still quote 5000
cents + bushel.
Eom.-Therc is M increased demand for Hour,
and the stock is materially diminished, and censes
quently prices are full and firm. We still quote
S5.@SGf for common to good brands; fine fani.t
ly -four SS 4 Dbl. Sa.ss 81
fodder.-We have no changesto notice in the
price of this article, and therefore we coptinae 10
quote S1.25@S1.3S Z 100 lbs.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-07-17
More Troubles in Kansas.

ST. Louis, July.9.
Alvices from T"peka Of the 4th have heen re-
crlvcd. The Convention met there on the ID, and
passed resolutions in favor of the Republicans AMI
dcnuncatory Of the Democrats, and appealing to
the friends of Free Kansas in Congress to stop sup
plies until Kansas Is admitted under the Topeka
Constitution.
Marshal Donaldson and Judge Elmore read the
Presidents February proclamation anu Governor
Shamnon's proclamation. AID Mr.. W"odson' secre-
tary OF the Territory. read note lrom Col. Sum.
ner, saying that he would prevent the meetihs OF
the Legislature These were all unheedea ABOUT
eight hundred persons were present, ana all were
armed. !,
Both branches of the Legislature met on the
ath Col. Sumner entered the town with about
two hundred lragoons, and planted two cannon at
the head of Kansas avenue: The troops were
drawn up before constitutional Hall, and Col,
Sumner told the citizens that he would not disarm
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-07-17

them or break up the Convention but that he had
orders to dissolve the Legislature, and would 40
so. He then repaired to the Hall of Representa-
tves and said: 81 am called upon to perform the
most painful duty Of my life. Under the autlorl-
ty of the President am here to dissolve this Leg
islature, and in accordance with these orders l
command you to disperse. God knows have no
party feelings in this matter, and will have none
while hold my present position in Kansas.
have just returned from the border, where have
been engaged in sending home Missourians, and
nm now here with instructions to disperse this Leg
islature Iagain command you to disperse." !"
Judge Schuyler asked if they were to under
stand that they to be driven out at the point
of the bayonet? Col. Sumner replied, 81 will
use the whole force undermy command to enforce
these orders The House then dispersed. A
similar scene was enacted in the Senate.
The Convention is preparing resolutions endor-
sing State Government with the Topeka Consti-
tuition. Fears of an invasion kept large numbers
from attending.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-07-17
Central America.

The ailvices brought by the Daniel Webster
from Central America are important.
Gen. Walker was elected President of Nicsra.
qua on the oath u!t. Rivas and his Minister of
War having left Leon ON the 18th. Riyas after
wards appeared ut Chinandagua, collected n force
of 600 natives, called in the opfposts and ordered
the American troops to evacuate Leon. The or
der was obeycd, and Rivas took possession Of the
town with l20 men. Walker has declared the
Rivas party traitors, The officers Of the former
cabinet stand by Walker. -
A strong revolution has broi:cn ontat Costa
Rica, headed by the party that opposed the inya-s
sion Of Nicaragua. -
Atvices from Guatemala state that the advance
guard of the army had arrived 5on the f1th and
Santa Anna was cordially received. & II is report
ed that Col. Gomez and other officers of tho Mexi.
can army have gone to Guatemala. - - ).
Hostties have been commenced by Leon and
chihuahua Tamalipas. 2.F
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-07-17
How the uousc Makes n Pre- sident.

How the House Makes n President
As there is possibility that the question VINO
shall be our next President may be thrown into
the House of Representatives for solution, we ex-
tract from the Constitution the provision which
regulates the action OF the Housein this important
matter
ART. 12-Sec. l. Tie electors shall meet IN
their respective States, and vote by ballot for Pre-
sident and Vice President; one Of whom. ut least
shall not be an inhabitant of the same stare WIN
themselves they shall name in their baiiots Inc
person voted for as President, and they snail make
distinct lists of all persons voted for as fresideht
and of all persons voted for Vice President ana
the number of votes for each, which lists they
shall sign and certify, and transmit sealed TO the
seat of government of the United States, direc'el
to the President of the Senate; the PRESIDENT Oh
the Senate shall, in the presence OF the Sennte anu
House of Representatives, open all the cerlihcates
and the votes shall then he counted the person
having the greatest number of votes for President
shall be the Presidentif such number be MAJOR
ity of the whole number of electors appointed ::
and if no person have such q majority, then from
the persons having the highest number not otexceed'
inc three on the list of those voted for as Presi-
dent, the House of Representatives shall choose
Immediately by ballot the President But In choos'
ing the President the vote shall be taken by States
the representation from each State having one
vote quorum for this purpose shall consist Of
n member or members from two-thirds OF the States
and majority of all the States shall be necessary
to a choice. And if the House of Representatives
shall not choose President whenever the right OF
choice shall deyolve upon them before the fourth
of March next following, then the Vice President
shal act President, Us in case of death or other
constitutional disability of the President.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-07-17
COLONEL BROOKS.

1t will be seen by paragraph in our paper ol
to-day, that this gentleman has resigned his seat
in Congress. This action may perhaps surprise
many of our readers. We think his course )uu'-
cious. The abolitonists can live only in excite
ment. Calmness and cool reason destroy them as
efectualy, as the sun sweeps away the mist of the
morning, generated by the absence of its GENIAL
rays. The resignation of Col. Brooks deprives
the abolition part of the House of Representatives
of an electioneering prop. We suppose that he
will MT ha allowed to retire hut will hA "AAn"s
ed, and sent back. with the endorsement OF his
constituents. Black Repubcanism did not wish
him to resign.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-07-17
"Taken Water

The disqualification of Senator Sumner, on the
day before the trial of Mr. Brooks came off before
the Criminal Court, has generated n hearty laugh
over Washington. The truth lie, it would never
have done for the Republican cause to have sub
mitted him to cross examination upon the wit
ness stand az it was we'll understood around the
court house that such an event would ms surely
have exploded the peculiar statements of his re-
markable testimony given before the House lnyes.
tigating Committee, as his appearance under the
gaze of the public would have exploded the trick
OF making him ont. for political effect dreadful
ly injured man. Gentlemen who saw him on the
morning of the day before yesterday. as he was
about leaving Washington in the cars, conceive
that he never looked in better condition. Yet, rs
it seems tina those who have him in custody are
determined to play out to the end the game ofpub-
lie deception with reference to his condition, we
shall not be surprised to learn that he enters Boss
ton on crutches, with head shaved and bound mp,
and limbs trembling as though bending under the
weight Of n hnlf;a century OF premature years. :
The dstantreader may rely on II, that il his
appearance in the court house 1.-THE recent trial
would not have exploded the huInbug, he would
surely have been there to confront his assailant -
The act of running him OFF Mt such a time, pretty,
much as the thing is done tire underground rail-
road, involves positive proof Of the filse preten-s
ces and hunbuegery of the current Republican
party representations concerning his condition; ::
and it is so appreciated in this We.hington
Esening St0r. - =
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-07-17

The York Division Of the Sons of Temperance,
at a recent meeting, appointed the following mem
bers of the Society delegates to represent the pl
vision at the Temperance Convention, to be held at
Greenviie, on the first Wednesday of next month,
to wit: J. H. ADAMS, T. J. BELL, A. F. McCoN-
NELL, Col. W. C. BEATTY, W. B. METTs, ). N. LEW
Is, DR.. D. H. THuMAssoS, H. F. ADIcKEs 5. T..
MOORE l. n WITHERs.
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Freesoil Movement In Regard to Kansas


A Kansas Convention met here Yesterday cx-
Governor Reeder presiding. The object of the
meeting, it is stated. is to secure unity and ell
cheney Of action in behalf Of Kansas. To-day,
Geritt Smith, from the committee on resolutions.
made report, recommending the sending of arm
ed forces to Kansas.
Reeder thought Smiths resolutions were too
ultra. The time had not yet arrived for such ac-
ton He said if the power CT Government had
been delegated to him, there would before now
have hcen heaps of dead men on the fields Of
Missouri. 1t was not his wish to give the South
notice of their intention Of marching armed men
into the Territory. hut wanted the enemy 10 have
the first notice Of the blow in the blow itself. The
free State party was too STOW for him.
Smith said ifthi& reasoning be correct, the Con-
yention should sit with closed doors. The South
could not help knowing that something was going
to be done. oo,o
resolution passed for raising 100000 per
month for the purpose nnmcd after which the
Convention adjourned until afternoon
pea The United States steamship Surprise, now
lying al the brooklyn Navy York, it is stated is
to be sent again in few weeks for reinforce
ment to the stock Of camc!s brought in by hcr Gil
her last trip, and landed i'll Texas for the United
States Government uses. 1t has been found that
the experiment succeeds admirably, and that for
the transfer of the United States stores across the
plains of Texas the camel is perfectly fitted, and
withstand the soil and climate of the country with
out anv difficulty. Thus for only thirty five have
been brought 1t is intended ip the trip to bring
fifty.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-07-17

Paris Press OH the Dlsmssn of Champion.
The Anglo american question is examined with
more or less development by the Paris journals.
In the observations of all there exists sentiment
of surprise Mt the attitude assumedby the British
Government, but the Assemblee Rationale alone
expresses its views in undisguised language. We
extract the following passages:
Scarcely has Mr. Champion set foot on British
soil than he is openly disovowed by those to whom
he entrusted the defence of his public character
and Of his honor furnished in a cause which was
that of his country. lie is accused oflevity; he is
declared to be incapable of the functions cntrust-
cd to his management; and he has returned to
London in order to be present at the triumph Of
Mr. Dallas. These accusations are not only strange
in existing circumstances: they appear to US. we
may be permittedto say en- pnssenf. supremely I'M
lust. In mixing himself up with this miserable
question of recruits, Mr.. Crampton only followed
the instructions of his government, ns the whole
world knows 1t was not only in America that
England directed her agents and cOnsus to pro-
cure for her men who were willing to exchange
their blood against her guincas.
nThe same instructions were given to her gents
in Italy and Germany, and We have witnessed
their results. Mr.. Champion only followed the
general instructions given. This was declared
solcmnly hy the English government as long rs
there existed hope of his remaining in Washington
To-day Mr. Champion is only n compromised in
strument, which it is desirable to get rid of. Sic
is IN unsteady man, all of whose acts. cannot be
justified" With respectto the affront offered him,
after all that has been written and said in his de-
fence by the ministers of her Majesty, the insult
does not, it is true affect him alone it rebounds
OH the government and the country which he re-
presented. But then it was offered with so many
forms, and was accompanied with advantageous
offers. Everything can, therefore, be arranged
for the best Manchester will not be short of
cotton. and here exists, beyond mistake. the whole
secret England is under the dependency of the
United States and Rule Britannia is forgotten
when it is necessary to procure the article indis-
pensible for the life Of its population itisfar from
our intention to blame the prudence, the circnm-
spcction and even the humility Of the government
and statesmen of England which are commanded
in the name of such great interests. But, never
thcless, we will permit ourselves to remark that
the spectacle offered by the British administration
by M means corresponds with the ideas We have
formed of great government. This moderation,
this patience pushed to the limits Of abnegation,
in the presence of cool asd premeditatcd insult 4;
this desertinn of aL agent who was declared up to
the last moment worthy Of responsibility; this
facility of turning aml Of viewing matters in their
best light astoni&hrs above Gll. But after nll.
the honor at stake is not our own. and it is not for
us to take it under our protection
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-07-17

ANOTHER Stick FOR BaooKs.-The Jackson
(AIississippi Flag of the Unonst that 4 lick
ory stick, mounted with fifty dollars worth of.
gold, was in store of that place, intended MS q
present from some persons in Holmes county for
Hon. P. 5. Brooks, of South Carolina. ~
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-07-17

MorsTAcHEs AND THE PREsIBEScY.-Col. Fre-
mont is said to be the first Presidential, nominee
that has worn mustache.: The Republicans re-
cognizcd him in the spirit of progress and select
ed him, because he suited them to n hair.
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VOLUNTEER TOASTs.

ByJ. G. Richards: The Orator Of he Dag.-A
youth in years, patriot at heart, and statesman
in embryo.
Bv G. B. P. Aston: The Bethel dnd ELenezer
Bdnds--By their proficiency in the beautiful and
soul-enrapturing science of music, they show that
they duly appreciate this sentiment of the Bard
of Avon
.sThe man that hath no music in himself,
Nor is not moved with concord Of sweet sounds,
Is tit Tor treasons, stratagems and spoils."
Nav the married men who compose them, en-
ioy peace and uuclouded happiness; and the
Young men be as successful in wooing their lady
loves as they have been in counting the Muses..
By the Band: The youthfW Orator cfthe Day.
"a noble son of worthy sire" May his health
and strength ever equal his patriotism and his cl-
cQuence.
Bv W. p. Thomasson Gor. John Il. Winston.
IT., LETTER, t. Gov Gardner, returning the r"sr!u,
tions of Massachusetts to Alabama. and assigning
his reason therefor, prove him to be the scion ol
n noble and patriotic stock. Let Kings Mountain
speak for the ancestor
BY -: The Hon. Charies Sumn"r Of 4lassd-
cLuseits--He has for some time past been labor
ing under deep seated disease termed nsolenr"--
for which remedy has been afforded at the skill
full hands of the Hon. p S. Brooks Of South Car
olina. Should the first dose prove inadequate to
q cure. Mr.. Brooks will no doubt take pleasure in
administering second.
BvC. O'Daniel: Butter ant Brook. With The
names of Butler and Brooks, should ever be asso-
ciated pallautrv. craftsmanship aud chivalry.
Bv -: Tile Hon. Ir'St0n S. BrookS.-llis
noble patriotism, pure craftsmanship and great
intrepidity, render him eminenty worthy Of the
Gube,patorial chair of this State. Shall he not
be our next Governor!
By Lady: The Orator Of tie DaH.-Bearing
&C be does the name of the Buffers and Alstons,
much will be expected of him. His performance
to-day shows that he has the natural talent to re-
deem those expectations.
By a Lady: On the morning of the battle OF
Trafalgar, Nelson signalled to his fleet: "England
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YORKVlLLE, S. C..
nrMpERAycE CONVENTION

re- The Editors of the ENQUIRER have not yet
returned to their post
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YouE AurAD.-We find the following card in
the Enquirer 1t a noble example, well worthy
of imitation The glorious privilege of the bal
lot box should he free from the degrading iniii.
encc of strong drink Any candidate that will
employ it. insults the virtue and patriotism OF the
citizen. and is unworthy of rrctcrment. When
will Newherry attain to the moral position OF
York-NrwJerrV SIN.
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VNL W ''IEsNI'I'' '''''''' wv
York Dist, S. c., July S, 1856.

Gsnr The Columbia Times of yesterday says
We are pleased to learn, through Mr.. Mills, Chief
Engncerr of the Sparnnburg and Union Railroad,
that the bridge at Lyles' Ford has not heen in
iured hv the recent freShet. Some Of the tressel-
ling, embankment and culverts have been injured
at the other points of the road, which will occa-
sion suspension to the running of passenger
train, for day or two. The repairs will be
speedily completed, when notice will be given TO
the travelling public.
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UNPAID LETrEns.-The plan pat ii" operation
at New York some weeks ago for the disposition s
of unpaid letters addressed to persons. within the
United States being found to work satisfactorily,
We are authorized TO say that the Postmaster Gem
eral has given directions for it to be extended To
nll other Offices rs early .as practicable. Blank
circulars and notes of instructions have been prn
ted and will he distributed to postmasters in DUE:
course of business The following copy of this
circular and note will show what this plan is yiz
PosT; ;0frTcE. - - -48
letter bearing your address is detained in, this
office for non-payment of postage. by enclosing
to me, immediately nrcccipt OF this, - thres
cent stamp and prr.pdyRg yonr note ofreply the;
the letter will be duly forwarded according to its
direction.
NoTE.-Postmasters willfill up, address, and
frank the above notice. without the use of an en-s
yeopc, to all persons in the United States for
whom unpaid letters shall have been 'depositedjn
their Offices and may dispense with the former
practice of posting upnotces in their Offices that
such letters have been deposited therein. {.
JAMES CAMPBELL, Postmaster General,
iErcHfa9 STAR -