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NEWS,

We have no local news of any Importance, ex-
cept the cheering accounts of the crops from eV-
ery section of our District. Some have sustained
heavy losses on their bottom-lands but the yield
from the up-lands will be sufficiently abundant to
COMPENSATE to some extent for these losses.
The news from Washington during the past
week, is unimportant. Congress is still playing
at the same old game of doing every thing but
what the good of the country requires:
Next Monday is our Sale-day, when something
of interest may ssturn up" The canvass is be-
ginning to wax warm. Each Candidate is on tip
toe looking out for some hobby on which he may
ride into office. "My Kingdom for horse" is
now the watchword There have been several
questions propounded to them. There are some
to be found somewhere in this issue, which they
are at liberty to answer through the columns OF
the ESouIRER,-from the stump, or not at all II
they see proper, so far as we are concerned.-
.'Many Voters" are number Of our most promi-
nent and respectable men-the Candidates can
know who they are if they wish, by calling Mt the
ENQUIRER Office. 1t may be that there will he
some speaking here on that day; if so, we knew
the Candidates will be pleased to see a large crowd.
Come one, come all: you may see and hear some
thing that will entertain you.
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For the Yorkville Enquirer.
TO THE LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATE

TO THE LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES.
.Messrs. Editors Through the public press, we
have observed several questions propounded to
the Candidates for the Legislature, some Of which
have bearing upon the welfare of the State, while
others pertain to past issues entirely. We think
Candidates for seat in the Legislature should be
required to make known their views upon those
questions affecting the present and future interest
of the country But at the same time we are op-
posed to stirring up any excitement upon those
issues which are past and should be forgotten.
We would then ask the liberty of propounding
through your columns to the Candidates for the
Legislature, the suhioined interrogatores, which
we think embody oil the political enquiries of
pertnence to the local affairs of the State:
l. Are you in favor of establishing separate
appeal Bench in South Carolina?
Q. Are you in favor Of giving the election Of
Electors of President and Vice President to the
people?
8. Are you in favor of making the experiment
of erecting Pententiary in South Carolina
4. In view of the heavy and increasing taxes in
Cured by the State in the late eztravagant meas
ures adopted by the Legislature, would you use
your efforts for the purpose of curtailing the pub
lie expenditures in future?
5. If elected will you vote for Buchanan and
Breckenridge, for President and Vice-President?
MANY VOTERS.
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ot Ayutla, cotton is raised but limited quantities,
and sent to Puebla for sale. The cotton on the
whole of this coast only requires seventy-hve
pounds Of seed to produce twenty-five pounds OF
cotton wool when gnned.
''The whole of the east, as well rs that of the
west coast. for about forty leagues inland. is ad-
mrahly adapted for the growth of cotton. The
country is, however, entirely unpopulated, and
considerable difficulty is experienced in getting in
the harvest in consequence.
"There arp very few landed pro2rietors who
dedicate their attention IN the cultivation of cotton.
except on the coast of Vera Cruz. All the rest is
raised by small farmers, (rlncheros) who are con-
tent to get about one-half the amount of its value
Snch payments are ma'le in n few goods and gro.
ceries in anticipation for which they are charged
exorbitant prices.
"An experiment has been made to raise cotton
on farm about twelve leagues from Snn Luis Po-
tosi, between six and seven thousand feet above
the level of the sea, and the result has been favor
able.
"An enierprising Spanard is now raisng cot.
ton five lengues from Tua, with every prospect of
satisfactory return. His farm is about four
thousand five hundred or FIVE thousand feet above
the level, Of the sea.
mo care is bestowed on the plant. The seed
is put into the ground, and no further notice is
taken of it until it is quite ripe and ready for pick
ing. The consequence is that the staple is not so
long nor the cotton very fine. although quite good
enough for the manufactures of this country.
"The growth of cotton throughout Mexico is
perennial"
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Culture OF Cotton I'm Mexico.

The United States Consul at Tampico has kind
ly furnished the following interesting information
in relation to the varieties, culture and manufac-
ture of cotton in Mexico, in answer to n circular
issued by the Commissioner of Patents in Febria-
ry Inst:
sThe greater production in this country of this
article is OH the coast of Vera Cruz, and southwark
from the capital Of the State of that name towards
Alyarado, and westward towards FlacOtalpan and
its neighborhood.
"a little over seyenty-fve pounds Of seed cot
ton yields, when ginned, twenty-five pounds cot
ton wool. The quality is good and the whole is
sent up the country for consumption in the facto-
ries of Jaiapa, OrizAba, and Puebln.
'From Vera Cruz to Matamoras, notwithstand.
ing the territory being so extensive, and so ndmi
rnbly adapted for the growth of cotton, none is
produced beyond little in the neighborhood of
Papautla, which the Indians cultivate for their
own use, and spin in the same primitive manner
rs their ancestors did Mt the time of the conquest,
viz; by means oc q species of wooden spindle, the
point of which is put in n common wooden bowl,
and its Gyrations given by the fingers.
''From the yarn thus spun they manufacture n
narrow cloth, and this is still the custom in many
parts of the country.
"In the neighborhood of Matamorns, cotton is
raised, but in limited quantities and it is also
cultivated in Monclova. One hundred pounds Of
seed are required to produce twenty-five pounds
of clean cotton. All that is produced in these
places is consumed in the factories of Saltllo
Son the west coast mention may be made of
Santiago, place situated between Topic and Ma
zatlan, where a considerable quantity is raised,
which is disposed of by the factories in Tepic.
"Further south, and between the towns of Ant
Ian and Colima, and downwards towards the sea,
very rich cotton countryis is to be seen, and where
immense quantities could be raised were there
more hands to attend to its cultivation as it is,
however, sufficient is gathered for the supply OF
the factories Of Colma, and some Of 1t, even finds
its way to Guadalaara, the capital of the State Of
Jalisoo. .- ..s- ,..-'
"From Colima. stretch must be made to the
neighborhood of Acapulco, where cotton is raised,
but by no means in abundance, but all that is
gathered in that section Of the country is sent to
the market of the city of Mexico. That part Of
the country is called the "CostaA AGrande," and is
separated from the "Costa Chica" by the river
Papagayp. On the latter, andin the ueighborhood
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I,ieut. VIM. Beard.

In the Border Rudfan formerly the Westpor'
Times) we find the following notice, the chief por
ton of which has been already published:
"MoRE RIFLES TAKEy-A day or two since the
steamer Arabia passed Kansas city, on her up
ward trip Mt Kansas city number of Southern
ers took passage for Leavenwor:h city. During
the trip, yonng and spirited South CarOlinian,
Lieut. Wm. Beard, thought that all was not right
on board, and putting his wits to work, he soon
learned from 'cute chap that there were NOT
only Abolitionists but Sharpe's Rifles on board
Lieut. B. kept n watchful eye on the Council
Bluff passengers, and MS soon as the boat landed
at Leavenworth, the Vigilance Committee relieved
said passengers of twenty-tro sharpe's Rifles, to:
gether with some side arms, powder, lead and
shot
"Great praise is due Lieut.. Beard for his ener-
gy, perseverance and ingenuity, for, had 1t not
been for him, the rifles would, in all hrobability,
have passed unnoticed, as they were carefully con-
cealed."
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Decidedly Rich.

1t will he remembered that an account of n can
ing ut the Metropolitan Hotel, by Mr. Vicks, who
thrashed Stanwood severely, appeared in our
columns few days since. Connected with Mr..
Vicks we have n tale to unfold which will make
the nboitionists of Philadelphia feel very cheap.
It seems that when Mr.. Vicks was about to
leave North Carolina in company with Mr.. Hay
wood on Northern pleasure tour, he was request
ed by the State authorities to take with him n
negro who had been sentenced to banishment from
North Carolina for glaring outrage upon the
laws of that State. Mr.. V. consented and on his
arrival at the Hotel in Philadelphia he registered
his name Vicks and Servant. Soon after the
Abolitionists appeared and used every persuasion
to induce the negro to abscond; and he informed
Mr. " that they hal offered him $50 to run off.
Mr. " advised the hoy to demand 500. The
amount was paid and the banished negro who was
taken to the North to be left there, received aid
unexpectedly and is now residing among class Of
people altogether worth his association -Colum-
bia Times.
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to the intelligent and spirited people ofevery State
in the Union. P. 8. BROOKS.
WASHINGTON Cry. July %.

WASHINGTON CRY, July %.
DEAR SIR: l have deemed It proper and just
to make the following statement:
At your request called yesterday at near
three o'clock, as your friend. upon Hon. Mr.. Bur-
ngame-that being the first opportunity had "f
meeting him and of delivering yonr note. After
he had read it, informed him that was reques-
ted by you to urge that meeting should taxa
place Mt the earliest practicable moment, sugge>-
ting that afternoon this morning at four o'clock,
and hoped that it would suit llis convenience.
further stated that you had supposed that MI
differences between you and himself had been adj
Jnsted; that he (Mr. Burlngamr) had re-opened
the matter. as you supposed for personal diff
Guilty, and tat you anxious to have 1t ended
without delay. He replied, ''That is the feeling
OF gallant man, and Brooks is u brave man,
That he, would have to look out for friend, and
had none in his mini at that time, and perhaps he
could not be ready for n meeting Mt as early an
hour rs you requested. 1 also impressed upon
him the necessity of entire secrecy save with his
friend; and further requested that he or his friend
would communicate with me ut my seat while the
House was in session, or Mt my room after its adj
journment and as he had the right of selecting
the place for the meeting, md Such other arrange
ments rs are usual upon such Occasons, that he
would have the kindness to let me. know, ut as
early an hour as was convenient, when and where
and what it would be- Lust evening, about elcv-
Ell o'clock, the enclosed note from Mr.. Burlingamc
was placed in my hand by the Hon. l.. D. Camp
bell. The place Of meeting designated i'll said
note is far distant, and would subject you to
many hazards of arrest, and also to n jurisdiction
without the limits of the United States that, as
your friend, I advise you. without hesitation, to
take no further notice of the matter. nm, sir.
very respectfully, your obedient servant.
JOSEPH LANE.
Hon = 6 RRooKs
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CrOpa I'm GeOrQlu.

The Columbus, Ca, Inquirer, Of the 22d instant,
says: ave are sorry to hear so many complaints
from planters about the corn crop. 1t is now
generally, in very critical stage, when rain is
needed to matureit and yet the drouth is very Sc
we're. In many localities the leaves are rolling
and whitening, anil without rain Immediately the
corn cannot he full A great deal of fodder has
already been irretrievably lost. Still there are
other locations in which the corn is already per-
feet and consequently secure against destruction
by drouth. A short crop of corn and fodder this
year will be heavy blow to farmers, for there is
every reason to believe that the potato crop also
is materially shorter than usual, because of the
unparalleled scarcity of seed potaos in the spring
Numbers Of planters have been anticipating a
heavier corn crop than usual to supply the lack of
potatoes, but they now in great danger of hav-
ing their hop destroyed A heavy general rain
Mt this time would be the greatest blessing with
which the country could befavored."
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Fools are Folly--Duelling.

We publish correspondence between Hon. Mr..
Burlingame, of Massachusetts, and Col. Brooks
of South Carolina, which, to US, as Northern
men, cannot but be mortifying.
Mr.. Burlingame made, our readers know, fiery
anti Southern speech,-very we'll for Bunkum,
though of no practical use whatever,-and it was
given out that he would fight over what he said.
The South Carolina Brooks took him at the word
and substantially challenged him. Under advice
Of Mr.. Speaker Banks, Burlingame substantially
recognized Mr.. Brooks as gentleman, though ne
had beaten his colleague Sumner in very mean
way,-and took out all the sting of his speech, to
the complete satisfaction of the Gamer of Sumner.
Burlingame then-goaded and sneered at by his
Abolition people, because of his own "dr eating,
like fool withdraw his apclogy-made for him
by Speaker Banks, and invited fight. Brooks
challenged him. Burlingame, like fool again
accepted the challenge, in the very face of oil New
England sentiment against dpelling, and, like
bigger fsol, lodged the responsibility of a real
fight by naming Canada as the arena, though
there are all sorts of places for dpelling in and
about Washington. Brooks sees tnrought the
trick of nabbing him en- route through Ohio, or New
York to Capada,- i we'll advised by Gen.
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The SULTAN OF TURKEr.-According to the
London correspondent of the National Intelligen-
Ger, the sovereign who, at this danger and transit
ton, Governs the Turkish Empire, just saved from
the grasp of hostile poentate, and still occupied
by the armies of two powerful allies has almost
reached the limit Mt which he can no longer be
held responsible for his actions. The life which
he has led from boyhood hns made him at thirty
three years ofage not only prematurely old in
body, bnt almost prostrnte in intellect. All ener-
gy of will is gone: how long understanding will
remain, is question which no one can answer
He has his fits Of rage, his hours of dependency,
and changes his mind as often MS those who sur
round him urge him to change it. Such is the
"sick man" who occupies the Turkish throne -
There are rumors of political crisis at Constnnti
nople, and of struggles for power and place being
likely to be more frequent and more varied in
success than heretofore.
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Columbia Market.

= ~
COtion.-Our last weekly report Of the cotton
market closed on brisk and active demand for
the article, at prices varying from 9@1Ic In
reviewing the week just brought to close, we find
there has been so little ekangein the ruling rates
tlnt we have but the remarks to make on the state
of the market, and can only say that the supply
has been light, the demand good, and prices very
full On Friday morning one weeks later news
by the Persia from Liverpool to the 18th inst,
came to hand, reporting cotton steady Mt uncnan-
ged rates. with sales for the week of 85 900 bales
including 4,600 to spectators and exporters.-
These accounts had no material effect ON our mar
ketand during that and the following day the de-
mand was quiet but steady al very full prices, and
if there was any change it was in favor of sellers
We continue our former quotations as we feel con-
fident they are as nenr the present value of the
article ms it is possible to hive thenl viz: Inferior
9@9f; ordinary 9s@9s middlipg Oh 10 Z good
middling loi @1Oa fair @1ll; and choice
11s@l14c & fssss
Baeon.-There Is o good demand for bacon, and
prime article of sides are a shade higher, while
all other kinds remain unchanged we now
quote lla@l2 for hog round; sides 12@121;
shoulders lO9lOl; and hams 12@ l2i, according
to quality. i.sS i33et .b5e'issF5t
Corn.-"he stock Of corn on the market is light,
and prices are full and firm. Westill quote Ta6
75c U bushel. e, 4 80:
Oas.-There is almost no demand for 6ats, and
We are obliged to continue ournominaI quotations
of 40@45c 1p busllel - = 2, - .s17,5s:sse <
Peas.-The market is oyerstocked with peas,
aud therefore prices are dull aud dropping We
still quote, however, 65@70c abushel,
Row.-Thereiis is no material change in the four
market, and consequently we continue 70 quote
S52@S63 for common to good brandssof old -four
New S7@S74 u Dbl, q. 80 =
FOdder.-The supply of fodder on the market
has been light during the past week, and prices
are q shade higher. We now quote Sl3@l4T -
100 lbs, according to quality g = q.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-07-31

CURE FOR CHOLERA INrANTUM.-The following
is said to be most effcacous remedy for the cure
of this fatal and distressing disease among chill
dren, which parents would do we'll to cut out for
reference:
Take pound of wheat -four, wrap it tightly in
n CLOTH and boil it for three hours. When cold,
cut off the mucilage snd hall is left resembling
chalk This is to be given to the patient in boiled
milk, mixed with small quantity of good port
wine The milk must be pure, and not from swill-
fed cows. The remedy is simple and within the
reach of ALL
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THE CENTRAL AMERICAN QUEsTIoN.-An article
appears in the London Times on the Central A.
merican question, the tenor of which is to the ef
feet that all difficulty will be removed to satis-
factory understanding between Great Britain and
the United States, by the surrender of the Bay
Islands of Honduras, and n joint guaranty that an
interoceanic communication from the Atlantic to
the Pacific through the State of Honduras, shall
he kept open to both countries. General Herran,
Minister, of Honduras, was in Lopdon, en-
powered to negotiate on behalf Of his own gov
ernment. and as between Mr.. Dallas and Lord
Clarendon. The agent of the proposed Honduras
Railway was also in London, and memorandum
had been sent to the diplomatic representatives Of
the United States, France and Great Britain.
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TlGE NuRTHMES---NEw DIscovERIEs.---T
Springfield Republican states that some curious
ancient figures exist upon rocks on the Island Of
Monhegan, on the coast Of Maine, supposed to be
Runc characters. DR.. A. C. ITamlin, Of Bangor,
has lately taken casts of these in. crptons in pas-
ter, which will be forwarded to Copenhagen,
whose Archaeological Society alone has the means
to translate the Runc characters. tits supposed
that these Inscriptions were made by Northmen
hundreds of years before the discovery of Colum-
bus, who visited what is now known as Newfound-
land and Nova Scotia, and who, it is supposed,
sailed along great extent of the eastern coast of
North America. The deciphering Of these runes
will be awaited with great interest e
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nARDERlNaI I

VFNHE Co-partnership heretofore existing between
l. the undersigned and ALBERT HENDERSON
in the BARBERING BUSINESS has been dis
solved, and take this medium 10 inform my
friends, customers and the public generally, that
will still continue the business in al its branch-
es Mt the old stand, one door West of the ENQUI-
RER OFFICE, where I will be prepared at all
full public servant. 6, ~ T0MsBALLARD.
July 81 81 s:f1o -
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ElNm KanSEs.

Rock ISLAND, July 27.-Stringfellow issued
handbil on the Sth calling on Missourians to 90
into Kansas before August, to vot: in November
under Toombs' bill. Gen. Smith says if Lane
comes into the Territory he will resist him at any
cost. Six hundred Missourians were at st. Jo-
sephs, to intercept Lanes party. Ninety Chica-
goians and thirty Massachusetts, men were expect
ed to ioin Lane ut Nebraska city.
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NEW PAPER. ~ 49,
YORK DISTRICT CHRONICLE

TIME first number Of this paper, devoted to
Il State-Rights, irrespective of National Poll
tics, will beissued'in Yorkvlle about the 10th of
AUGUSTA. The paper win be neatly printed,
weekly, with entire new material from the Foun-
dry of L. Johnson & Co., Philadelphia, atTWo
DOLLARS per annum. 80
Such friendsa rs have enlisted their services in
our behalf viii please transmit the names of sub
scribers to us by the time above named
A large edition Of the first number will be prin-
ted affording good opportunity to those wishing
to advertise. -, . :,
THOMAS j. EceLEs, Editor.
July 81 81 .y. sgts St
~ The Columbia Times, Charleston Mercury,
and Charlotte Democrat, will please copy.3 times
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For Kansas.

NInj. Wilkes left here this morning on his re-
turn from Chester, where he was very successful
in stirring up an interest for Kansas, and liberal
contributions were made. He will be Mt Hunts
Hotel on Monday evening next 4th August on his
way to Kansas, when he will he pleased to meet
emgrants and receive contributions. Caro-
Ijujgu o0iL inst
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THE AcorITTAL OF HERBERT.-WAsHINGTo
July 2G.-Grent excitement exists among the
Irish population, at the acquittal of Herbert, and
he has left the city.
Two members of the bar have been arrested,
and held to hail, not to fight duel about mat
ter occurring al the trial of Herbert.
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THE BROOKS AND BuHLINGAME AFFAIR IN New
YoRK-It is stated that on Wednesday evening
last, when Mr.. Burlingame and his friend and
second, Gen. James, of Wisconsin, came to the
city, they stopped Mt the Everett House. While
here they visited well know shooting gallery in
Broadway; and Mr.. Burlingame tried the skill at
rife practice, and it is reported succeeded in
Bringing the bell'' FIVE times in nine shots, the
four that missed the exact centre, coming very
Hear it.-New York Herald.
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Sugar..

The continuous upward movement in sugars
has been o subject of generals complaint among
families and consumers, and the sugar trade is
now in an unsatisfactory position. The short
crop Of Louisiana sugars hasset thewits Of specu-
lators to work, and q great many purchases of
foreign sugars have been made on New Orleans
as we'll as New York account, to hold for q higher
range Of prices, though prices are very high;
already. The trade is, consequently, only sup;
piled from 5hand 70 mouth for immediate con-;
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NOTICE.--Applicatio viii be mads ut the
~ next Session. Of the Legislature, to ineorpo-
rate the Bethel Brass Band, and to sattach the
same to the 34th Regiment Also, for leave to
attach persons residing in the 46th Regiment to
the Union Light Infantry Company of the 84th
Regiment, sc H. ~ q
July 81 s3f 8m
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colnmendation, and such Us every South Cnroil-
nian can fully endorse. Unmindful of personal
considerations he has without faltering, nobly de-
Tended the honor of his beloved StateTzhis "po-
ltical mother, 'and proved himself eminently w"r-
thy of any position she may assign him. Let her
cherish him in return as one of her noblest sons,
resting assured that she can have more faithful
defender of her honor, rights and interests