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ll4s,e,7ss ~ - J.. s., DELAPLAIN. President.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-04-17
GENERAL MORGAN.

Among the incidents connected with the
closing years of this rude but patriotic sol,
dier, the following, originally published in
the Winchester Republican of 1914, may
be regarded as evincing in the narrator a
singular combination of frankness, simplici,
ty, and pathos:
"The thunderbolt of war; this 'brave
Morgan who never knew fear, was in camp
often wicked and very profane, but never a
disbeliever in religion. He testified that
himself. In his latter years, General Nor.
gan professed religion, and united himself
with the Presbyterian Church in this place,
under the pastoral care Of Rev. Mr.. (now
Dr. Hill, who preached in this house some
forty years, and may now be heard OCCASION
ally on London street. His last days were
passed in this town: and while sinking to his
grave he related 10 his minister the expert
ence of his soul. People thought said he,
that Daniel Morgan never prayed people
said old Morgan never was afraid-people
did not know He then proceeded to re-
late in his blunt manner, among many other
things, that the night they stormed Quebec,
while waiting in the darkness and storm,
with his men paraded, for the word to ad-
vance, he felt unhappy; the enterprise ap-
pearcd more than perilous; it seemed to him
that nothing less than miracle could bring
them off safe from an encounter at such an
amazing disadvantage. He stepped aside
and kneeled by the side of a munitition of
war, and then most fervently prayed thatthe
Lord God Almighty would be his shield and
defence; for nothing less than the Almighty
arm could protect him. He continued on
his knees till the word passed along the
lines. He fully believed that his safety du-
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ring that night of peril was from the inter
position of God.
"Again he said about the battle of the
Cowpens, which covered him with so much
glory as a leader and soldier, he had felt
afraid to fight Tarleton with his numerous
army, flushed with success, and that he re-
treated as long as he could, till his men COM
plained-and he could go no further Draw
ing his army in three lines on the hill side;
contemplating the scene-in the distance
the glitter of the advancing cnemy-he
trembled for the fate of the day. Going to
the woods in the rear, he kneeled in an old
tree top, and poured out prayer to God for
his army, for himself and for his country
With relieved spirits he returned to the
lines, and in his rough manner cheered
them for the fight. As he passed along,
they answered him bravely. The terrible
carnage that followed the deadly aid Of his
lines decided the victory. In a few moments
Tarleton fed. 'Ah,' said he, people said
old Morgan never feared; qhey thought old
Morgan never prayed; they did not know;
old Morgan was miscrably afraid And if
it had not been, in the circumstances Of the
amazing ngresponsibiityin which he was placed
how could lie have been brave?
"Thc last of his rfemen are gone; the
brave and hardy gallants Of this valley that
wadcd to Canada and Stormcd Quebec are all
gone-gone, too, are Morgan's sharp shooters
of Saratoga. For "a long time two that shar-
ed his captivity in Canada were seen in this
village, wasting away to shadows of their
youth, celebrating with enthuiasm the night
Of their battle, as the year rolled round-Pe-
ter LAUGH and John Schultz. But they have
answered the roll call of death, and have
joined their leader; the hardy Lauck won
dering that Schultz, the feeblest of the band,
whom he had so often carried through the
SHOWS of Canada, should outlive him. There
is interest round the last of such corps"
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= Gale of tbe QNest.
THE SHOT IN THE EYE.
MARCH 1886.

The following tale of Texas border life,
is faithful portrayal of large portion of
the population of Texas, fifteen years ago.
!. was written by Mayor Weber, and we
believe was published originally in the Demo-
cratic Review:
My word for it, reader, | should never
have ventured to construct professed ro-
nance out of incidents so wild and strange
as those of this narration. 1t is cnly with
the hope that you will accept in good faith
the assurance given in the same spirit, that
these things really did occur while was in
the country, and most of them within nv
personal knowledge-that venture to re-
late them at all. Remember, the scene is
laid in frontier county of Texas, and if
you have even remote conception of the
history of that Republic and the general
character of its social elements, you will be
prepared for a good deal.
Shelby county, lying in Western Texas,
on the border of the Red Lands, was rather
thinly settled in the latter part of 80. What
population it had was generally the very
worst caste Of border life. The bad and
desperate men who had been driven over
our frontier formed a rallyiug ground and
headquarters seemingly with the de-
termination to hold the county good against
the intrusion Of all honest persons, and as
sort of 'Alsatia of the West, for the protec-
tion of outlaws and villains of every grade
And indeed to such an extent had this pro-
scription been carried that it had become
notoriously as much as mans life or con-
science was worth who settled among them
with any worthy purpose in view; for he
must fall into their confcleracy-leave-or
die! This was perfectly understood and
the objects of the confederacy may be readi-
ly appreciated, when it is known that every
now and then party of men would sally out
from this settlement, painted and equipped
like Camanches, with the view of carrying
off the horses, plundering some marked man
of a neighboring county; then returning
with great speed, they would rebrand their
plunder, resume their accustomed appear
ance, and defy pursuit or investigation. Not
only did they band together for their opera
tions in this way, but single man would
carry off fine horse or commit murder
with the most open audacity, and if he only
succeeded in escaping here, was publicly
protected. l do not mean to have it under
stood that the whole population at this time
were men Of such stamp avowedly.
There were some few whose wealth to 4
degree protected them in the observances of
more seemly life-though they were COM
PEELED to at least wink at the doings of their
rufianly and more numerous neighbors
while there was yet another, but not large
class of sturdy, straightforward emigrants,
who, attracted solely by the beauty of the
country, had come into it, settled themselves
down wherever they took fancy-with
characteristic recklessness neither caring nor
inquiring who were their neighbors, but
trusting in their own stout arms and hearts
to keep footing. OF course all such were
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-04-17

WHAT REAL COURAGE Is.-It is real
courage to wear old garments till you can af-
ford to pay for new; to say no when you are
asked to lend Z" half dollar" to even suf-
fering loafer; to refuse to drink toddy when
you are up to your head and ears in it; tobe
honest when it is more profitable to be 3
kp.ve; to do right against the current; to
be Indifferent to .groundless slander; to re.
main unchanged BY rosy compliments and
gilt edged solicitations Of female beauty; to
walk in the "paths of godliness," when both
feet are pitched another way; tc 60 near a
brilliant oyster saloon attwo in the morning,
hungry as bear, and not 60 in !; to keep
your patience with chambermaid just from
Ireland to bea man among fools; to de
your duty if it takes you to the AlmshOuss.
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GOING TO BED.

Going to bed We have always considered
one of the most sober, serious and solemn
operations which a man can be engaged in
during the whole twenty-four hours. With
a young lady tits altogether different thing.
When bed time arrives she trips up stairs
with candle in her hand, and-if she had
pleasant company during the evening-wlth
some agreeable ideas in her head. The can
die on the toilette-and her luxuriant hair
is speedily emancipated from the thrsidom
of combs and pins. If she usually wears
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Original 4oetrgg.
Written for the Yorkville Enquirer.
DORA.

DORA.
By HOWARD II. CALDWELL.
Where the weeping-willow bendeth
On the breeze, her branches long,
Where the wild bees music blendeth
Sweetly with the mock-birds' song;
Where the fragrant orange blossom
Lies on red mimosa's bloom,
Calmly sleeps, with throbless bosom,
Loved, lost DORA, in her tomb.
Near this willow-tree We parted,
l, in anger, she in tears;
Both half-maddened, heavy-hearted,
Spoke the doom Of after years.
Faint the woodland echoes sent it
Back to our astonished ears
That Farewell" for our hearts lent it
Thoughts of bitterness and tears.
We were both too high of spirit,
Each was loving, each was proud;
Loves faint sigh, how could we hear it
While our Anger stormed alouds
Far to distant lands wandered
Striving to forget her: still,
All the while, only pondered
Or that maiden, loved so well.
Then, my foolish pride o'er-throwing,
to my loved home returned:
Absence made my love more glowing,
For her how my spirit yearned.
returned, and asked maiden
Where my DORA might be found!
"Ionler sleeps the sorrow-laden
DORA, meath that grassy mound.'
Now, when brightest Morn awaking
Smiles DER meadow, lake and lea,
b. her grave watch hcart-brea&ing-
Far more fair than Morn was she.
Aad, when shadowy twilight closes,
Bringing gloom DER earth and sky,
Watch |, where her form reposes-
Night is not rs dark as |
This low grave me-secms the portal
To n glorious land of Calm,
Where kind angel-hands immortal
Pour on wounded spirits, balm.
Here see beauteous vision
Of that ever-blooming shore,
Where, in radiant fields Elysian,
Tears and parting come no more
Peaceful be thy sleep, my Dora.
Peacefutas an angels dream:
And when first dawns Deaths Aurora
Come thou, on earliest beam,
Come to me, oh guide most sanity!
Where thou goest Heaven must be
How long must hope here, family,
Weeping meath the willow tree?
IARcH 1856.
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Singers Sewing Machines,

TEyIIESE machines have long sustained the highest
II reputation In the United States. The first prize a
Gold Medal has recently been awarded to them at the
great Exposition at the Palace Of Industry In Paris, and
thus they have the Worlds verdict Of superiority.
Great improvements have just been added, so that
they without noise, with ease to the operator at
double the ordinary speed, so that
TWICE as MUCH WORK rs DONE IN A DA u
The greatest clothing and shoe acturing estab
lshmens In the country these machines exclusive
~. They are competent to perform every sort Of work
In the most perfect style.
As there very great numbers OF inferior entire
ly worthless sewing machines OF the Lerow Blodgctt,
Avery, Wilson, Grover Baker, and other patents,
which have been Sold hut cannot be used to any adj
vantage, hereby offer to receive all such machines
and also unimproved ones Of own mauufacture In
erchdnae for near and latest inprOred Machines,
liberal terms. All old machines thus obtained by us
will be broken and destroyed. Por particulars apply
by letter or personally Mt our New York 0nice.
~ B-Local Agents wanted to make sales Of our inn
proved sewing machines. To persons properly quail
fed for the business, opportunity for profitable
and pleasant employment Is offered.
l. NJ. SINGER 4 CO.,
Principal Office, 1923 BrOddtodg, NJ Y
Branch Offices al Hanover st., Boston. 1i2 Ches-
nut ST., Philadelphia 105 Baltimore st., baltimore 1913
Walnut st., Cincinnati. lsH ST. Charles st., New Or
leans. Goversvie, N. Y. 334 Broad St. Newark, N. j.
Nov 30-3m-8I5-
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II L a M O q.

TNIlE subscriber is now receiving a new Sc
Il lection of SPLENDID PIANOS from the
oldest manufactures, and selec,ed with great
care from more than thousand Instruments
among which are the new Corrugated Sound
ing Boards, of Boardman, Gray d Co., which
are receiving so much favor both in America
and Europe. This valuable Improvement
adds one half more space to the Sounding
Board, thereby largely increasing its power,
producing greater volume of tone, together
with peculiar distinetiveness and independ.
ence of the notes, and nearly equaing the
Grand Piano. All Pianos warranted.
Also, receiving large selection of Music
Songs, Polkas, Waltzes. Variations, de-, De-;
Guitars and Strings
Pianos tuned and repaired.
Sept IA. H. G. COOKE.
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Sign of the Skeleton Wagon.
Southern Carriage Repository.

ME subscriber begs leave to inform the Merchants
and Planters, that he has opened repository for
the sale Of Carriages, Bug0ies, Harness. &C. at No 20
Beekman street, running through to Is Spruce street.
entrance either street. The main floor (lS5 feet in
lengthy affords ample for keeping always on hand
large and complete assortment of every description
and variety.
Having learned the trade in Che Factory of his father
lac is particularly familiar with every department In
the business aud Is therefore enabled to oversee orders
for kind OF work entrusted to him. and superintend
every stage Of its manufacture His long residence in
the South and West, and intimate knowledge OF every
section, and his experience while with Messrs. Baldwin
& Starr, and Messrs frothingham, Newell Co., gives
him many advantages in the reflections required for the
different parts OF the country Also acquaintance
with the character ofwork draft track, height OF wheels,
quality and size o! springs and axels necessary for the
particular localities Particular attention paid to spe-
cin orders either through merchants or TO the suhscri
Der direct and all prices guaranteed to be as low us the
work possibly be furnished and which will be equal
In every respect to that OF the very best and Oldest city
or country establishments.
go BeeSmanstrec 10 within few doors OF the Park,
the Southeast side, from the .Astor House,
and In line from Park Place, Murray, Warren and
Chamber streets, the Brick Church, Loveoys and
Clinton Hotels. Having convenient Office accommoda'
tons, and papers from the Southern cities and towns
he trusts that he may have the pleasure ola call on his
friends, and rem those who will do him the favor TO ex-
anime his assortment being the only establishment
adapted to the Southern trade In the lower part OF the
city, lie respectfully socits share OF patronage.
Hebege to refer those unacquainted with hi 10 any
Of the Jobbng Houses In New York city, engaged In the
Southern or Western trade. Great care will be taken
In packing and engaging freight, insurance Ac dis
count allowed TO the trade. VIM. l.. MCDONALD.
N. B.--Wm l.. McDopald takes pleasure In referring
to the merchants Of this place.
New York, FehI 1S5G-6m-3Si
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Against the World
" desire to call the attention Of Fdrmers and
w MHfers to our lately improved
nnUfTp gCFy a ~ ~

NM desire TO call the attention Of Fdrfaers ana
w ARfers to our lately improved
DOUBLE SCREENING WHEAT FAN,
Patented byT.J. DOYLE, April GOTH 1852 which we are
manufacturing In LOUDOBdnd RHEA TO WV East
Tennessee. This popular and extensively used Fan
has taken the highest awards wherever exhibited yix
AT the Maryland State Fair, Baltimore where there were
at least y Fans Of most approved makes Of Virginia,
Maryland and the Northern States, exhibited; at the
virginia State Fair, at Richmond; Mt the souhside AE-
ricultural Fair at Petersburg Va Mt the Virginia Val
icy Agricultural Fair; and the highest honors Of the
last tennessee Agricultural Society," at Knoxville, In
1901 and 1893. Brownlow's Wing, In speaking OF u,
says:"Other Fans exhibited or excellent quail
~, but none to compare with those manufactured By
The Messrs Doyles Of Rheaiown." We have received
other prizes too numerous 70 announce here ana nun
dreds OF certificates Of our Fans superiority no"
prdchcdt farmers OF yirginia and East -
We have had an ample o11lorfhnHgto HI XXI .att ~
and are convinced II Is tho best a. use. we "n W.
know what the farmers want, and that our long anu
tensIye experience In the business and arduous aoofs
to bring the Fan TO It's present perfection cnhnes
suit them better than any other person ~ ~, m
ness and they may assured no pains VIII pe sPa.eo
10 give them The best Fan In the market onr ran mas
gained its enyabe popularity entirely IN consequence
~ he merits and for Fan TO retain It's popularity and
,ncrease IN demand as has done In the same dis
,rcs for three years Is one Of the best evidences OF
N whine Our Fans are sold on trial, and WARRANT.
To clean mister and cleaner than any other Fan In
use Our Teams will deliver them Mt almost any point
In East Tennessee
N. Rive will also hl orders from Middle and West
Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama All orders to us At
Louion Rheatown, East Tennessee, will be promptly
filled.
B-cdre Of Imposition,-Aii our Fans have T. q
g. y. Doyle stamped upon them. For Certificates and
References, see circulars. T. sc. Y. DOYLE.
Loudon, Dec IA. 1seb-6m*377
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Hi w assoc College,

IENHE present Session Of this young and prosperous
II Institution will close Thursday, February 9TH,
next The next session will commence on Monday, the
18th of the same month
Faculty.
Rev. JOHN II. BRUNER, A. NJ, President.
Rev. GEO. w. BUTLER A. NJ, Vice President.
f. NJ C0WEN, (of Georgia,) Tutor.
Tnition $40 y session. Contingent fee ~. Boarding
u week, in good families, 81 50-in clubs about half
that amount. Cheapness this unparalleled the pres
ent day, in institutions Of similar grade either North
South
Being IN TIE country (ek miles from MadsonvilIe on
the one hand; on the other, miles from Sweetwater
Depot, r. t. Ga. r. r. We free from the tempa-
ons to dleess extravaganza and dissipation incident
to towns and cities
For further information address of the Faculty
"Hwassee College POD Monroe CO., Tenn.
dec ~, 1S55-1y-377
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Jus Eoce ived.

A LARGE supply of Black and Cayenne
"A Pepper Alspice, Pot and Pearl Ash. So-
da and Saleratus, Cream of Tartar, Cubebs,
Cork Screws Bottles and Walls, Window
Glass by 10 and 10 by ~, Franklin and
City Glaciers Diamonds, un-Elastic Balls,
Starch Polish, Yeast Powders. Gentlemen's
shoulder Braces, Spermacett, Even's Gen
uine Crown Lancet.
A variety of Drugs and Medicines, Alcohol;
Disclaimers, Lard, Sweet: Leather, Japan.
and Copal Varnish; Paints and Dye-stuffs,
and almost every thing else.
Please call and examine, and see what you
want. McAlun's Elixir of Opium, an impor-
tant article. As cannot name every article,
the public are invited to call and examine.
VIM. BURNS.
Athens May "a, 1855.
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Notice.

A IL. orders for Agricultural Machinery,
IA made by Messrs. Wheeler, Melick & Co.,
Albany. n. Y, must be 10 me direct, or
through my Agents in East Tennessee, MIR. S.
X. Reeder, Atlsfpls ard Mr.. NJ. Nelson. Knox
vile, who arc authorised to furnish any Of said
at manufacturers cash prices, add
ing cost of transportation. p. u. GATES,
Feb. 8, 1854 If $50 IL Broadway, n. Y.
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Bolivar Academy,
Madisonyille. Tenn,

WUuIsOhVIIIe, Hchns
NE public are informed that the Summer
a Session OF twenty weeks, will commerce
in both the Female and Male Departments, on
Monday the 18th February, 1856.
Boa,d Of Instructors IN Female Department.
5. NJ. GAINES, Principal
Miss ). II. GAINES. Assistant.
+. 7. GArRrNER. of Paris, Professor Of Mu-
sic and Modern Languages.
The Session will close with q Public Exam
ination Those who design patronising the
School are urged to send at the beginning of
the session. Terms as heretofore.
j. G. SoARBoRouGn, Principal of Male De-
partment JOSEPH UPTON, Chairman.
Jan Is, lS56-tf-3S2
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Negroes for Sale,

II ING & PHILLIPS have as fine n lot Of
IN YOUNG NEGROES-Plow Boys and
Girls, from 10 TO l6 years old-as ever were
shown in East Tennessee which they will
sell on good terms for cash. They were bought
few days since in Richmond. Va.
Jan Is, lS56-tf-3s2
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LIE UTx'S HoTEE IL,

TENIIS well known House has been newly fitted up with
n bedding, furniture, &c. The undersigned has taken
charge OF it, and in announcing himself for the public
patronage asks 1.-THE tree to be tested by its fruit" and
pledges hghsef by an assiduous attention and due
regard for the comfort and tastes Of his guests they
shall be cared for and furnished with the best the coun
try affords He has also connected with the house the
large stable sheds and lot of Messrs Taylor Bridges
Co, and will be prepared In that line.
Jan IL 3t-3S1 WIN. NJ. ALEXANDER, Proprietor.
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New Goods! Cheap Goods !!


w ID w II Cash!
THE subscriber is in receipt of full sup
i ply of
EqLL a.,D u1.y.TER GO0DS.
to which he invites the attention Of all who
may wish to purchase. After the LIST day Of
January, 1856, he intends to sell for CASH
only, and wil-give better bargains than have
ever been offered in-this country. "A word to
the wise is sufficient A. ii. CROW.
Athens, Nov. 16, lS55-tf-873
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Land for Sale.

TINE subscriber, living five miles North Of
i Tellico Iron Works, Monroe co., Tenn,
offers GOOD FARM for sale There are fro
hundred and eighty acres in the tract, $50 acres
in cultivation, 100 of which is good bottom
land, lying in one body; PLENTY of water, tim
Der, &c. There is also good frame dwelling
house and barn; and is situated in a very
healthy section Of country. will sell a: o
low price. AUSTIN GLENN.
Oct. 10, ls55-tf--S69.-
~ Augusta Chrnicle insert 6times, and
forward hill to subscriber at Rell Town.
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TIE undersigned has for sale variety Of Cook
stovcs-atest and most appHoved patterns. The
castings ARE beautiful. The HOosier lT,ite Store and
A<ntutt'V are cast at Cincinnati, Ohio, and the South
t'aer Z cast at the Knoxville Foundry. lie expects
have, in short time, some beautiful fire Stoves for
heaating rooms All who wish to purchase n cheap and
good article in the Stove line, win do well to call and
examine for themselves before purchasing elsewhere.
Athens, Sept 21-tf-3G5 J.w. BLACKWELL.