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GeIegraqbif sntsIlments.
The National WING Convention.

BALTIMORE, Sept t7--The Wing Ma
t,onaI Cont ention met Oh noon twenty
six States we've represented by large dele
gators The immense Hall was crowded
10 ovcrfowing and the city is full Of strang-
ers. who manifest Sic NEST intense interest
IN The proceedings Of the Convention.
Ey.Gav Washington Hunt, Of New
Yg.k was called 10 the chair, and OH taking
tfe stait deiyatei . most eloquent speech
which was enthusiastically received. A
COMMITTED to report permanent officers for
tie Copeeulon vas then appointed
Washiugton's Farewell Address was
then read. The Committee on 0rganiza-
ton nominated Judge Bates, of Missouri, as
permanent President.
The nomination was confirmed by accla-
nation
The Convention then took recess until
5r NJ
BAbfuonr, Sept t7--9 o'clock, p M
Some lime before the hour for The meeting
OF the Convention, the immense Hall was
densely crowded.
The Convection resumed its deliberations
md The gre atest enthusiasm was man
Tested
A Committee was appointed to draft an
address TO the people Of the Union-to
report IN The morning.
Ex.Gov. Graham, Of North Carolina,
addressed the Convention His speech
had an cleo rifiing effect upon the audience
and when he expressed his preference ior
Millad Fillmore the immence crowd rose
en- nlasse, and greeted with cheer after
cheer. Gov, Grahau,'s speech concluded,
the Convention adjourned to meet To-
morrow
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A" HooP' CATAsTRoPE.--Som
" Bob what makes you limp SO %

A" Hoor' CATAsTRoPE.-Som
" Bob what makes you limp o.
Bob Limp guess you'd limp
if you had walked between two rows
ofbarrel hoops as long asI have. Why
the outside Of my legs are as raw as a
piece Of beef; but have got an inven
ton to cure that difficulty Tine go
ing to take them military pants Of
mine, and run piece Of bar steel right
down through tho stripes, and then if
any booped female, or walking coop
or's shop, invites me oft, think
shant have my leg saw'd off,"
THE LAST or HIS RACE : The body
Of civilian john second chief Of the
Six Nations, was found 10 the Wei
land canal, near the Mohawk village.
on Sunday morning week The de-
ceased had probably attempted to
cross wire bridge during the night,
and been precipitated into the water.
The fact which makes this incident 80
noticeable is, that "Willam John" was
a grandson Of the noted Captain Brant,
aud one of the last, if not the last,
member of that remarkable family
Detroit advertiser.
A FEMALE COLONEL or CUIRAs.
sIERs. The Zeit, Of Berlin, contains
the following 1t has been already
stated that the Empress-D owager of
Russia has been named chief the 9Th
regiment Of cuirassiers. When The
officers Of that regiment we're present.
ed to her majesty Oh the 9Th, at Sans
Souei, the Empress wore costume
which to certain degree, Iesembled
the uniform of the regiment. With
the exception Of the Queen, no lady
has ever received such command in
Russia"
HEALrH OF LOUIS NAPOLEON "A
variety of exaggerated rumors have
lately been ahoat in Paris in relation to
the health Of the Emperor. The New
York Journal of Commerce says that
private letters declare that although bis
mind is not the least affected, yet
there is too much reason to fear that
his health Is very grsvely impaired,
and that be is obliged, by advice Of bis
physicians, to abstain almost entirely
from the management of Stats affairs.
The mental and bodily exertions
which be has made during the past
few years, particularly during the first
part Of this year, are said TO be the
cause of the recent aggravatioD Of his
old ailmeDt.
CLEARING THE MISSISSIPPI. The
channel Of the Mississippi between St.
Paul and Minneapolis is being cleared
of rocks, with the expectation that
next year uninterrupted navigation
will be had to Minneapolis and St.
Anthony. The citizens Of St. An
thony have subscribed 81 900 towards
defrayipg the expense.
AN INrEREsT1NG ITEM = Some idea
can be formed Of the amount Of travel
and business going on through and
in Chicago by railroads, when we state
that not less than ffiy-nine trains ar
rive at the several railroad depots Of
the city every day. OF these thirty
nine are passenger trains, and twenty
freight trains
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EFFECTS OF GRIEF.-Mrs. Elizabeth
Jane Anderson, whose two children
were burned to death at the fire IN
Milton street, week ago, has become
insane, and was taken to the hospital
on Friday last, a raving maniac She
had previously lost another child by
accident. and her husband by sick
ness.-BoSton Adu.
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To Carpenters and Planters.
Inn DOZEN "sanderson's" best Files, assorted
IUU kinds nd sizes, for sale low at
MONTAN & HUGUETs,
septic. Church street, opposite Harvey House.
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suNDRIES

sUNDRTES.
DURE BoRAX, spelter Solder, Brazier's Solder,
i Pure Blgek Tin, Red Kiel, Emory Cloth, Flow
err Of Emory, Coarse No. / do. at
MOFTAN IL HUGUET'S,
septic. Church street, opposite Harvey House.
ERENCH & AMERICAN BRANDIES
L JUST TO hand and for sale By
sep-16. h. @. BRYAH
South ss Cor. Court House Square.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-06-05
THE FIRE IN CHARLOTTE.

From the Democrat, of the 9th ult., we take
the subjoned account of the destructive fire which
occurred in Charlotte, lastweek:
This morning, about o'clock, fire broke out
in the Bakery of Gillespie & Kinzel, on Main
street, two doors north of the American Hotel,
and caused the destruction of a number of houses,
north and south, before it was arrested, which was
finally effected by blowing up several houses with
kegs of powder. The American hotel, with the
range of small buildings attached, and Its rear
buildings, were all consumed, with large portion
of the furniture, belongingto Watson Adams, Esq,
the proprietor of the hotel. North OF the hotel,
FIVE houses chiefly business establishments, were
destroyed south of the hotel range OF buildings
q house was destroyed, and one opposite the hotel,
on the west side of main street. The whole num-
Der of buildings destroyed were about dozen
The principal sufferers in buildings are Rufus Bar
ringer, ESQ.,, and Mai Benjamin Morrow. In
goods and furniture, Messrs. Gillespie Kinzel,
proprietors of the Bakery and Confectionery es-
tabishmcnt, J. C. Hand, grocer and liquor dealer,
Trotter & Wilkinson keepers OF Cigar, TOBACCO,
and confectionery store, and W. W. Quinn, BED
and Mattress manufacturer, are among the suffer-
ers. A house belonging to Mr. Robert STERLING,
on the east side of main street, and house onthe
west side, occupied by Mr.. Kinzel, as dwelling,
and the property, we believe, of MIR. Henry Gun
dry, were blown up. The range Of small buildings
on the Alley, Immediately north OF the American
Hotel, occupied chiefly by Boot and Shoe makers,
shared the fate of all the other buildings in that
locality. Maj. Morrow, who loses several build
ings, has, we understand, no insurance. MT.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-06-05
THE CINCINNATI CONVENTION.

We learn by telegraph that the Democratic Con-
vention met in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Monday last,
and was organized by the appointment of John
Ward, of Georgia, President, with Vice-Presi-
dents from every State, and thirty-one Secre-
taries. The Committee on Credentials reported
in favor of the Anti-B Benton wing of the Missouri
delegation. Efforts were making, also, to deter
mine amically the differences between two wings
of the New York Democracy. Next to the prime
object of the meeting, this question is the most
perplexing of any before the Convention.
The friends of Buchanan, Pierce and Douglas
are all sanguine of the success of their several
favorites. The probabilities grow stronger, howev-
er, that the Convention will be compelled in the
end to call in other and less distinguished names.
1t is not improbable that Mr.. MARCY, the Secre-
tary of State, will be prominent among these
But we shall sec.
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them, contrary to their expectations, by the mas
ses in Nicaragua, began their retreat, and at the
latest dates the entire country was in the posses
sion of Walkers army, and everything was quiet.
The Costa Rcans, says correspondent, "repre-
sented themselves as having been entirely decciv-
cd; that Walker was far preferred by the natives,
and that instead of being received with open arms
by Nicaraguans, they had been stunned or attack
cd at every point Baron Bulow was exceedingly
dissatisfied, both at the conduct Of the Costa HI
cans. and the falsity of the representations that
had been made to him respecting Walkers condl-
ton and the feeling of the Nicaraguans towards
him and his army" In fine, the most reliable
accounts agree in representing Walkers prospects
in the ascendant. The O.1za6d brings the follow
The Transit route is again open. Quiet had
been restored in the Republic. The evacuation
of Nicaragua by the Costa Ricans is confrmed-
Gen. Walker landed at Virgin Bay few honrs al
ter the last detachment left. Walker himself was
in good health, and his army in fine condition. AT
Granada, however, several Americans had died OF
the Fever. Costa Rcans were full Of internal
commotion with prospect Of the speedy over
throw of President Mora. The elections in Nj
caragua were progressing; and the reelection OF
President Riyas was considered certain. The
British ship of war Eurydice was still at San Juan
del Norte, and overhauled every vessel entering
the harbor, down even to the canoes. The British
fripate President had sailed from Punta Areas,
destination unknown, supposed for San Juan
Colonel Kinney was in Greytown, and his people
were suffering from want Of provisions.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-06-05
For the YorkYille Enquirer.
PUBLIC MEETING.

A public meeting of the citizens Of York Dis
trict was held in the Courthouse, on Monday
the I'd day of June, instant, for the purpose of
dorsng and approving the conduct Of Col. PRES
TON S. BRooLs, in inficting chastisement upon
CHARLES SUMNER, Of Massachusetts,.
On motion, Rev. A. WHYTE was called to the
Chair, and Jso. L. MILLER appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting was briefly explain
ed by Col. R. G. McCAw, who offered the follow
ing resolutions, which were seconded by Col. I.
D. w1rHERspooN, and unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That in the opinion of this meeting,
the severe castgation inflicted upon Charles Sum-
ner, of Massachusetts,, by Col. Preston s. Brooks,
of this State, was richly y-deserved chastisement
for an unprovoked and insulting imputation upon
the honor and reputation Of our State, and of one
of her beloved and venerable Senators.
@ That in adopting this last resort to enforce
respect for the character and motives OF the peo-
pie of the South, Col. Brooks has discovered the
courage and judgment of q true and efficient Rep
resentative aud deserves the sympathy and cor
dial appreciation, not only of his immediate con-
stituency but, of the people of South Carolina.
8. That Committee of five be charged with
the duty of selecting suitable testimonial, ex-
nressiye of the esteem in which Col. Brooks is
held, and the manner in which his conduct has
been approved, by the people Of York District.
In compliance with the third resolution, the
Chairman appointed the following Committee: Ed
ward Moore, Saml W. Melton, Col. R. s. Moore,
Jno. L. Miller, and J. C. Chambers.
On motion, by Edward Moore, ESQ.,, it was or
dered that copy Of the above resolutions be
transmitted to Col. Brooks, and that they be pub
lished in the Yorkville papers.
The meeting then adjourned.
A. WHYTE, Chairman.
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are beginning to learn the higher Low. Z. Not only
is every abandoned politician who may have the.
effrontery to claim o seat in Congress, but every
s'attache," clerk, reporter, crier Of o. travelling
committee, is exempted from criminair onsbili-
ty, wherever be may be. But 1t isnot of the ig-,
norance of these men complain-itis is their trea-
son denounce. Now, however, they have madea
new descision, and will investigate all points Of
accusation, butin private, nth eiosed doors Whit:
field ezcluded-the Uitnesses bound To- secrecy:
need hardly say that no pro-slavery man will
submit to such an examination. Some iof them
may voluntarily testify where they have reason to
believe that aboiionists have lied, but in no other
case will any degrade themselves by preferring or
responding to charges in the dark. They demand
and defy public Investigation. 81
But you are, doubtless, wondering and asking.
where is the heroic, daring Reeder? Vel, after;
defying the laws, spit,iLg upon the government
though backed by the committee, no sooner does
he have moment to reflect than hersmenbefs
that Judge Leconpte makes no treaties with trsi.
tors! He follows the example Of the heroic Rob
nson and at the hour Of. midnight bids fare&elito
the Sebastopol of Abolition, the inpregnabf for
tifcatons of Lawrence, and isnow, doubtless shas-
tening, by the underground railroad, through
Iowa to Easton s5ssy 3; -,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-06-05
THAT DISCUSSION.

Merely for the sake of fair-play, we publish
this week, the reply of our friend "H. h. c.
He has made good use, we grant, of the loop-hole
through which we gave him permission to escape
but in every other point, the argument is ours
Did our space and the patience of our readers per-
NIT, it would afford US amusement to disentangle
the web our correspondent has so ingeniously
woven but we must deny ourselves, and leave
those who are interested to follow the orthography
which seemeth to them best.
We opine, the singular form of the word will
answer all purposes. Good luck, unlike misfor-
tunes, always comes singly; more than that, II
an individual be permitted to own property even
in one Mary, he is blest "beyond compare !"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-06-05
MERE.AIENTION.

Persons wishing to employ the services of
tisement in this week issue .'''The Cdrolin'an,
of Friday last, says: awe notice in the Yorkville
ENQUIRER that Gen. John Alston is nominated
for State Senator for York District His known
abilities and qualifications render him eminently
fitted for the post....."A new Post-ofice has been
established in CASTOR County, North Carolina,
called Stansly Creek-Valentine Derr, Postmaster;
also at Britain, Rutherford county-Jacob Deck,
Postmaster....". Mr.. Robert Cathcart, long known
to our people as Of the merchants of Columbia
died in that city On Sunday last"''''"On the con-
clusion of Gen. Cary's tour through the State
which, by the way, has been eminently successful,
the Grand Division of the State presented to Mrs.
Cary Siluer Tea Service; and to the General, a
superb gold watch. Truly, 'the laborer is wor-
thy,of his hire "....."Thc Car of Russia has
issued manifesto announcing his coronation, in
August next'....Some one ''caught us mapping"
the other day, in regard to the authorship OF the
ssStar- -Spangled Banner" We have since learned
that it was written by Mr.. Francis Scott Key, of
Baltimore, during the attack of the British upon
Fort McHenry in 1814.......A full list Of the per-
sons killed and wounded by the terrible railroad
accident at Panama, shows that sixty were wound
ed and forty-six killed !'..'"Judge ONeall, prof
iting by the enthusiasm everywhere attending
Gen. Cary's efforts, proposes to organize the Tenn
perance ranks anew, and for that purpose calls a
mass-meeting of delegates from every society and
district in the State, at Greenviile, on the first
Wednesday in August''''"The National Council
of the American party met in New York, Tuesday
last......Advices from Havana announce the
sailing of the Spanish squadron for Vera Cruz
Much excitement prevailed in Havana, as it was
suspected tnat this demonstration was in some
way or other connected with the affair of Central
America An agent has been sent to Spain in or
der to submit to the home government the neces-
sity of immediate action against General Walker,
as q means of preserving Cuba to the Queen. The
French ship of war Penelope had left for San
Juan, and q commissioner had been despatched to
confer with the Costa Ricans. .'.'..' The special
committee of the House have reported in favor of
the expulsion of Mr.. Brooks. They also censure
Col. Kcitt and Mr. Edmundson, of Virginia.
judge Butler has returned to the Senate, and,
when the Massachusetts resolutions are presented,
promises to speak for himself.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-06-05
Columbia Market.

Cotton.-The week just brought to close has
been dull and inactive one for our great staple.
The receipts have been unusually light, and con-
sequently the sales have been light also. In the
course Of the week two steamers have arrived from
Liverpool, viz: the Baltic and the Africa. By the
former, the cotton market was quiet, at unchanged
rates, although holders were asking an advance;
by the latter, the market was firm, but the lower
qualities were easier. Sales for the week, ending
on the 18th inst, $4,000 bales, Of which speculs
tors took 500, and exporters 5000, and leaving
stock on hand of 636, 900 bales, Of which 480,-
600 are American. These accounts had no quo
table effect on prices With US, andth market closed
quiet but steady at our last quotations Of s@84
for inferior; ordinary Ss@Ss; middling s3@94;
good middling 94@10, and fair l0s cents:
p Bacon.-The stock Of bacon on the market ID
large and the demand quiet, consequently there
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-06-05
Diplomatic Relations with England.

A message from the President was received by
both Houses of Congress, announcing the dismis-
sal of Mr.. Champion, with The revocation of the
exequators of the implicated Consuls. The mes
sage also enclosed MIR. Marcys reply to Lord
Clarendon, dated 9th. 80 4
MIR. Marcy says the President had carefully
considered the note Of Lord Clarendon Of 80th
April, and was much gratiied by its conciliatory
spirit and desire to strengthen the friendly rela-
tions between the two governments, aswelf as the
declaimer of any intention to violate the laws Of
the United States, and also expressions Of regret
that contrary TO the intention and direction of the
British Government, there had been such an in-
fringement. All these were satisfactory to the
President, and the main complaint respecting her
Majesty's government was thus removed. The
President, however, regretted extremely that he
could not concur with the opinion Of Earl Claren-
don to the effect that the Minister Champion and
the Consuls in New York, Philadelphia and Gin
cinnati, were not implicated in the enlistment mat
ters and therefore he regards those henceforth as
having no connection with this government.
The President had no demands to make upon
her Majesty's Government in these proceedings,
but in the cases of individuals above mentioned,
he deemed it proper that their diplomatic rela-
tions with this government should cease.
In taking this step, however, he did not intend
to make any interruption in the diplomatic rela-
tions between tho United States and Great Brit
ain, but on the contrary he was desirous of keep
ing the two countries upon friendly footing.
Mr. Champions withdrawal was asked for BY
the United States on the ground of his connection
with the enlistment business, and this had render
ed him and the others implicated unacceptable
representatives of Great Brtaian near thisgoyern.
ment 1t was for such reasons that their with
drawal had been requested. 81
All these officers are, as this government still
continues to believe, implicated in violation Of
the law and dignity of the United States; not
withstanding reiterated instructions Of their own
government. This completely did not rest solely
on the testimony of Strobell and Hertz, with the
original letters from Mr.. Cranpton and others
The despatch gives q detail of the evidence
against those British officers. This message was
duly transferred to the Senate and to the House.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-06-05
THE WARM NICARAGUA.

By the arrival Of the Orzaba, we have advices
from Nicaragua to the Goth of May, but the &C
couhts are so conflicting and uncertain that we
can derive from them but little that is reliable
The statement is confirmed that, about the mid
die of April, battle was fought at Rivas, between
700 men under Walker and 1900 Costa Rcans,
in which Walkers party, almost entirely destl-
tute of ammunition and other supplies, were de-
feated. The redoubtable fllibuster then, it ap-
pears, retreated to Grenada; and had the Costa
Ricans been enabled to profit by their advantage,
he would probably have suffered total rout'-
Subsequently, however, the Costa Rieans, much
weakened by the raYages Of the colera and displr-
tied on account Of the cool reception extended to
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YORKVIlLE, S. c..
COURTS OF EQUITY.
THE BROOKS, TESTIMONIAL.

We publish with pleasure the proceedings OF
meeting held in our Court House, Monday last, for
the purpose of giving expression to the public
sentiment in relation to the Brooks and Sumner
affair. The meeting was determined upon after
the excited feeling, which the event is well calcu-
lated to engender, had entirely subsided, and its
action is q deliberate expression Of views really
and cordially entertained. The Committee have
already set to work to prepare testimonial which
will be in keeping with the high admiration with
which we are proud to regard the gallant Repre-
sentative of sold Ninety-Six."