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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-07-03
SLAVERY IN oLDEN rIhurEs. 8

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The following advertisement appears 10 tile,
SOtuh Carolina Gazette for the week ending with
August 25, 1857: r. r5S {lfS.si s. .
"a short, thick, well set negro fellow, named
Jack, is marked with the small pox and speaks
very bad English, is taken up in one of the North
ern Government rs o runaway, and says .he be.
longs to one Mr.. Wilkins.in South Carolina. In:
quire of the printer" =, ~
1t thus appears that one hundred years ago, and
thirty years before the adoption Of the present
Federal Constitution-which being designed as
additional to and confrmatory Of States rights
and State Constitutions, recognizes only property
in the form Of slavery and copyrights citizen OF
o 'sNorthern government" who arrested .: fugii., fugii.
tive, would have him advertised in the Gazette,
nearest to the reported owner. The American,
colonists, even when provincial subjects Of dis-
tant and too often forgetful and oppressive goy-
ernment felt themselves to be white men, and ac-
ted accordingly. Does It not argue some deeere.
racy that the citizens Of sNorthern goyernmentss
are now afraid to subject themselves, in newly
acquired territories to competition with negroes
under Southern control and management, but
must clamor for exclusive possession Of such ter
ritories?
If the Northern farmer and his hired help are
so much superiorto to the Southern farmer and i,is
household laborers, as is now asserted why are
our Northern friends SO shy Of meeting on equal
and fair grounds Of competition {? ~.
Sour enemies themselves being judges we Of
the South have no reason to doubt or distrust the
adequacy OF our industrial institutions to meet ali
wants Of an expanding population, as. the enemies
aforesaid, even with the advantage of all Southern
laborers they can entice away and fraudulently
remove from our side, afraid to meet us IN the
hemp and grain fields of Kansas: Southern States
Al Il - -
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-07-03
BANK CHECKS g
ON
CHARLESTON AND new YORK,
FOR SALE BIZ
J.7A. BROWN, Agent.
At the Rail Road Depot.
lly 8 81 So. lat

DOsITIvE NOTICE.--Ths undersigned
J. is compelled to call upon oil persons who are
indebted to himself individually, or to- the firms
of L. P. SADLER & Co., and SADLER, STOWE
& Co., to make immediate settlement. The de-
nands upon him are pressing and must be met
He hopes his friends will promptly respond TO this
ly alternative. p - d p. SADLER.
June 10 ,s&s y 25. #
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-07-03

pool dates to the 18th inst there is telegraphic
despatch in another column, brings intelligence Of
no considerable importance. The cottonsmarket
was steady The papers are still writing about
the Champion business, and the London lsmes, in,
addition to its hundred other opinions expressed
about the affair, thinks the retention of Mr Dallas
should depend entirely upon the guilt or Innocence
OF her Majesty's unfortunate Minister The news
of his dismissal had not yet arrived. It viii be
remembered that affairs in Kansas were exciting
some attention in England, and fhe London Post
says thatthe United States may consider herself
very fortunate in escaping civil war upon the
questions raised by the slavery agitation, even at
the price of q foreign war.-Chorleston STANDARD.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-07-03

lege may justly look forward to bright and glo-
rous future"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-07-03

inspiration of their own nectar. Huzza! that
beats Milton and his Beelzebub hero into the bar :
gain. Huzza is not the thought glorious con-
ception Nectar extorted from the Goddess by
the lash, applied to the back of her Jove!!-
Huzza! The soldier is the boy. that rules the
world after ALL"
And circle was instantly formed, the two Nc
Foggns-male anu female-placed in the centre,
and the Captain of scouts led off in the following
roundelay, accompanied by the harsh voices of his
swarthy band of desperadoes, making, by the in
fernal din, the old boards on the roof Of the cab
in tremble with the hoarse melody 80 IT,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-07-03

CAPT. BLUsTER, and a scouting party of soldiers.
DADE McFoGG1N, The keeper Of jug Tavern.
PEGGY McFoGaIN, his arpe.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-07-03

SCENE. 4 log cabin on the road side. H deep
forest; o,vls hooting, and frogs croakng in the dis
tdnce.
DATE Of the Tragedy, 177s. TINE-Midaight.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-05-14
From Europe.

b The steamer America arrived at Halifax on
the sth, with Liverpool datesto the Goth ult.-
The most important item of news is the publica-
ton in England of what is believed to be an au-
thentic copy of the treaty of peace. 1t agrees
very closely with the previous predictions OF its
import. The fifth and succeeding articles to the
eighth are however wanting in the pubfshed
copy, and these may contain important provl-
sions. According to this document, all terri
tories conquered or occupied during the war are
to be reciprocally evacuated 1.-The Sultan grants
equality to the Christians in his dominions, and
the other contracting parties divest themselves
of all right to interfere in the internal govern
ment of the Ottoman Empire; the Black Sea Is
ncutralized closed to ships of war, and neither
Russia nor Turkey are to hold arsenais on its
coasts Moldavia aud Wallaehia are continued
to Turkey, and freedom of religion and commerce
are guaranteed to them; the allied forces are
Immediately to evacuate Turkey. The London
Sun publishes the treaty with mourning Dor
der round it, l-.l3
The British Ministry had sustained another
defeat in Parliament and there is evidently fur
ther trouble for it in prospect. The London
Star, not very good authority, announces that
the Government is prepared TO make concessions
to this country on the Central American ques-
tiOn. b,lt is resolved not to recall Mr. Orampton,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-05-14
An Interesting Volume.

We are indebted to Messrs. Price & Cardozo,
Booksellers, Richmond, for a copy of the LITE Of
Capt. Hedtey Ticars, young officer in the Brit
ish army, who was killed in one of the recent
battles at Sevastopol. 1t is one of the most en-
tertaining volumes lately issued from the press,
and will be read with special interest by persons
who have a taste for religious biography. As
remarked by the literary editor of the National
Intellgencer, Capt. Wears ''united the devotion
Of saint and the zeal of an apostle to the hero
ism of soldier"
By the way, from our acquaintance with one
of the gentlemen composing the firm of Price
and Carlozo, we can recommend the house to
persons who depend upon Richmond for their
supplies OF books and Stationery
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-05-14
For the Sta,tntou Specta

fJHoeSVSVfs
Nessrs. Editors u saw piece in the Spec
tator of the 18th of May, signed Another Conser-
vatiye. There is nothing in it am unwilling
for the people to decide; and | should not have
thought it necessary to notice it, except for one
assertion which that individual undertakes to
make under cover of a doubt. Another Conser-
vatiye says,-"One of the candidates for the
Sherifalty, CMr CochraD it is true, has refused
to announce who his deputies will be; but with
out positirely knowing the fact hardly doubt
that he has selected them. and that they are
duly enlightened on the subject, and are using
all their influence to promote his election. If
this be so, the combination is as complete in the
case of Mr.. Cochran as in the case OF Col. Turk,
&c. Now, sirs, the sum and substance OF this
is, that | am protesting to run before the people
in one way, and am in fact acting in exactly the
opposite way. This is entirely false; object to
the gentleman measuring me by himself; l
would scorn to occupy any such position as he
has attributed to me. have never, directly or
indirectly, intimated to any one that intended
making him deputy of mine in case am cleo
ted, nor do intend to do SO, as | shall have
ample time after the election, before entering on
the duties of the Office, to select such deputies as
may be necessary and tit.
Once for all, say to the people, am indiyi-
dually before them, and if elected, will be indi-
pidually responsible for the manner in which the
duties of the office are discharged. 7
Yours respectfully,
q NJ COCHRAN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-05-14

RIcHMoNp Nav 8. 1856.


Gentlemen:I have the honor to acknowl-
edge your letter, inviting me to attend the con-
yention of the American party, about to assem-
Bile in StauntOn. 1t would have afforded me
pleasure to have had-it in my power to accept
your invitation, and to witness the proceedings
of the Convention:
The election of Mr.. Fillmore is an event for
which am not less solicitous than the Conyen-
tion He has proved himself the man for the
times. His administration displayed the high
qualities. which are wanted now, to allay dis
tracing contentious and to maintain, in their SUI
premacy. the constitution and laws. Through
out it. he was resolute, consistent, national
showing himself to be alive to the moderation
and compromises in which the Union had its or
ipin. and determined to uphold and defend it
In short, his public life is sure pledge of his fit
ness for q crisis.
With this opinion of Mr.. Fillmore. from Which
recently no part of the country scarcely to dis
sent. and in view of the great need there is for
true, faithful conservative men, | shall not hes
itate in my humble support of him, because he
has been selected as the candidate OF the Amer
lean party My desire is to see the organization
of the Wing party preserved and continued
Mr.. Fillmore is the choice of this party, | am
quite sure and the juncture is one in which the
party has it in its power to exert a controlling
influence. For this nothing is required but due
efforts to collect its forces and that it should en-
ter the contest with its accustomed union and
spirit am, gentlemen, with great respect,
Your obedient servant,
VIM II. MCFARLAND.
MEssRs. STUART IMBoDEN &C., &c, Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-05-14
Walker,s Goyernment.

Gen. Walker, of Nicaraguan notoriety has
sent another Minister to this country to obtain
the recognition of his government by the United
States. The new Minister is a Roman Catholic
priest called Padre Will. He has not presented
his credentials to the Secretary of State, but
waits patiently while his friends advocate his
cause with the Executive. According to rumor,
the President is sorely pcrplexed A majority
of the Cabinet, it is said, in favor of receiv-
ing the Padre, but Mr. Marcy opposes it with
might and main Messrs. Cass, Douglas and
Weller bring strong outside pressure to bear in
favor of recognition, while Mr.. Hunter and Others
support Mr.. Marcy. II report be true, Mr. Mason
has parted company with his colleague on the
question, and inclines to go with the manifest
destiny'' fillibusters
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-05-14
F1r the. Spectdt0r.
saAwhig...g

J, N.-ss ga Whig.,'A
IMessrs. Editors "A writer under the above
signature appears in your last issue, and seeks to
iniure the prospects Of Mr. Kinney for the At
torneyship, by charging substantially, that by
secret maneuvering the Sons Of Temperance
nominated him-that by holding their secret
counsels apert from the American party they have
matured their plans and directed their forces SO
as to control the party and nominate their own
man. ,~F-- . rs,
Now, ga Whig" was either ignorant of the
facts about which he wrote, or lie was not. Ii
he did not know the facts he had no right TO
make the charge If he knew them, he has
made charge with the full knowledge that he
could not sustain it;-and the trick need only be
exposed to recoil upon its author.
am not Son of Temperance, and never was
one, but since "a Wing" has made these charges
| have put myself to some trouble to ascertain
whether there was the shadow OF foundation
for them to rest upon and find that the Coun-
ty Convention consisted of eighty odd members,
of whom about fifteen happen to have been
"Sons." But of these a large proportion voted
for Mr.. McCue, and amongst those who support
ed him. were several of the most ultra Temper
ance men in the county. How does it happen,
then, that if this horrid band of conspirators,
these sneaking, deceitful. wretches 1.-THE Sons, as
ga Wing" suggests, controlled this nomination,
that several Of their most ultra men were not in
the secret?
But am authorized to 60 further, and chal-
lenge "a Whig," or any one else, to show that
this nomination was ever discussed in any Di-
vision in the county. Nay more, call upon the
presiding officer of the order of the ''Sons" in
Staunton- himself Democrat Maj. j. b. Watts
to say whether the subject was ever in any
way discussed in the Division. A large number
of "Sons" all over the county are Democrats,
and call upon them to say whether ga Wing"
asserts the truth when he says that ''the Conven-
ton lust held to nominate party candidate Tor
the Office of Commonwealth Attorney has been
effectually used by them"-(he Sons of Temper
ance) am authorized by several Of the lead
ing men of the Order to say, on tlieir response
biiity, that the charge is utterly unfounded.
As to "a Wings" general objections to the
American party, / have nothing more to say
than simply to remark, that / suspect his strong
est objection arises from the fact that that party
has felt itself able to manage its own affairs and
get along pretty comfortably in this county with,
out the advice or leadership of ''A Whig,'" and
that seeing this to be the case ''A Wing" feels
that he is pretty effeetualy "shelved" and laid
bv to keep. Great as the loss is, / beg to assure
him that his services are not indispensable to our
welfare, and that with reasonable good luck on
next Thursday week 'Sam" will prove himself
able to attend to his own affairs in his own way.
AN AMERICAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-05-14
Rough Treatment.

We notice in the "Parkersburg Gazette" q
long card from our old friend and quondam pre-
ceptor in the art of writing, Ohio L. Williams,
giving an account of quite serious affray in
which he became involved lately, in Pittsburg,
Pennsylvania The negro steward of the boat
upon which Mr.. ". had embarked for Parkers-
burg, having given him some insolence, he was
very properly and etfectually chastised, where
upon complaint was made to the Mayor, Mr.. W.
was arrested, after 'knocking down and drag
ging out" tho friends Of the negro generally, and
only released upon the payment ofS35 and costs.
From Mrs. statement, he was perfectly justifi-
able in knocking the negro down, but rather i'm
prudent in resisting the officers of the law.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-05-14
Editorial Advertising.

Several persons at distance have recently
proposed to us to advertise for them in our edi-
torial columns, and we take this method of
answering them in lump. One wishes us to
publish san editorial once q month, of fifty lines
in length > and another writes to enquire if we
''would have any objection to give place edi-
torially to unexpectionable extracts from inhuen
tial journals" &c. In reply. we state that we
have very decided and insurmountable obiec-
tons to this mode of doing business. Whatever
influential journals may choose to do is no
rule for us and if they prostitute their editorial
columns, we viii not prostitute ours Adver-
tsers must consent to have their matter insert
ed in our advertising coumns-or at least to
have some mark attached to it by which every
reader may recognise its character-or we can
not accommodate them. We will not stand be-
fore the public as recommending any remedy,
patent medicine, nostrum, or anything else that
we know nothing about.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-05-14
Agricultural Fair.

RIVERSIDE, May d, 1856.
At the suggestion Of a member of the Execu-
tive Committee of the Virginia State Agricultu-
raj Society, have to request the editors of the
Staunton newspapers to insert in their respective
papers, the following notice Of premiums TO be
awarded at the next Annual State Fair, on fat
Cattle ] deem it proper to say, that the impor-
lance of this early notice is not only requisite to
the preparation of stock for exhibition, but will
be readily appreciated by those persons who are
engaged in the business of fattening cattle. Not
that they are not aware that premiums will be
awarded in this branch as heretofore, but for the
reason that the premiums on fat critic at the
previous Fairs were so very Insignificant that the
successful competitors were minus, on cash ac-
count, after defraying expenses.
The list Of premiums given below, properly
graduated as conceive they are, will, | doubt
not, stimulate persons to enter the list of Compel
itors, and consequently increase the number as
well as the quality of the cattle to be exhibited.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-05-14

The Great Remedy Of tie Age.-Dr. L. B.
Wright's Liquid Cathartic'' is taking the lead
Of all other Family Medicines. It's superior al
terative powers, together with its active healing
and purifying qualities, render it the most reli-
able, and the absence of all those painful SEN
sations in its operation upon the stomach and
bowels, its peasantness of taste, have given it a
popularity equalled by none. We are informed
that Dr. Wright will be forced to withgo his
practice, rs his time is nearly exclusively taken
up with compromising this invaluable remedy
Oar children could not now do without 1t, and
the worst thing thst could happen to our tamil y
woud'be want OF this remedy without the
power to obtain it. Our children love it, and
our better nall says it is The greatest blessing of
the ace. A clear conscience and plenty OF DIR.
Wriglt's Liquid Cathartic,' we think may
carry Us through N;ye Ia Cathartic.---Nay Il.
IT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-05-14

ss'.i --t- f0T tHe spectator.
Nessrs. Editors Il find the following extract,
which made several years since from one OF
the volumes of the American Archives, in the
State Library at Richmond. 1t will possess
some interest doubtless to your readers.
: J. NJ McC.
"Oct. %, 1885. A memorial of Convention
of representatives of the freemen and inhabitants
of the Kentucky District was presented to the
House of Delegates, setting forth, that being de-
puted for that purpose, they have met IN Con-
vention and considered the various causes that
point to the necessity Of an immediate separation
of the said district from the territories OF this
Commonwealth, and its establishment into an
independent government; that actuated by SEN
tments of the purest tilial Affection unntluenced
by an ill-dirceted or nconsiderate ZEAL ambition,
sedition or any baser consideration Of personal
interest, they are incapable of cherishing wish
unfounded in Justice, and are now inipelled by
expanding evils and irremedable grievances, to
seek the present measure by means honorable to
themselves, honorable to this Commonwealth,
and injurious to neither; that their sequestered
and remote situation from the seat Of govern
ment with the Intervention of q mountainous
desert of two hundred miles, always dangerous,
and passable only at particular seasons, preclude
every idea of connection on republican prlnc-
pies; and they conceive, renders it equally I'M
necessary and improper to recite infinitely all the
causes and are equally incontestible and demon
strate that their situation is irreconcable to a
connection with any community beyond the APP
palachian Mountains, other than the Federal
Union; and praying that an act may pass de-
clarng and acknowledging the sovereignty and
independence of the said district"
Ordered, That the said memorial, petitions and
circumstances be referred to the Committee OF
the Whole House on the state of the Common
wealth
Dec u, 1885. Mr.. Alex. White, from the
Committee of the Whole House, reported this
resolution:
THAT it is expedient that the district known
by the name of the Kentucky District, being
part of this Commonwealth, should be separated
therefrom and formed into anindependent State"
There were six conditions on which this was
to be done-but they are too lengthy for insertion
Nov. 20. ResoIred, That it is the opinion OF
this Committee prop. and Griev) that the petit
tons of divers inhabitants of the county of Lin
coin, (now Ky.,) praying that the same may be
divided into three counties be declared reasona-
Bile. Further that their petition praying for an
act establishing the town of Harrodsburg, agree
ably to plan accompanying said petition be
1ramp1 reasonable .rt H'Hl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-05-14
,Jee,;ng of the 18th District.

According to previous notice the voters OF the
7th District met at Mt. Sidney on Saturday the
10th day May, for the purpose of nominating
suitable candidates for Magistrates for said Dis
trict.
John Seawnght was called to the Chair and
@. X. Hyde appointed Secretary, The object OF
the meeting having been explained by the Presi-
dent
On motion Committee of five was appointed
by the Chair to- report suitable candidates to the
meeting
The following gentlemen were ballotted for
and elected as candidates.
VIM d. Anderson, John A. Patterson, VIM.
@. Brutfy, Thos. Burke, Theophilus Gamble, ia
cob Crist, Kenton Harper and Cyrus Brown.
R. A. Curry was nominated and elected as q
candidate for Overseer of the Poor.
On motion the meeting adjourned
st tAF JOHN SEAWRIGHT, Pres't.
@. X. HYDE. Sec'y.
Wind and T. A. CODY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-05-14
For tile Spectator.

Nessrs. Editors My name having been sug-
gested through the kindness and Partially of
friends for the Office of Magistrate in the Way
nesborough District, under an impression that
Robert AZ. White would not consent to serve,
although he had been nominated | beg leave
most respectfully TO decline being q candidate,
having understood that Mr. White will serve if
elected. My own election was urged on the
ground OF the convenience of my location in the
District, but understanding that Mr.. White will
serve, am sure it will be conceded that his
location is more convenient than my own, and
on the score OF qualification every one will bear
testimony to his peculiar fitness, who knows the
man. II. II PECK.
The True American will please copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-05-14
The Fraternity.

We We're pleased to meet with so many of
the editorial fraternity during the session of the
Convention. Besides those mentioned in the
proceedings Of the Convention, we noticed our
old friend Harlan of the "Fincastle Democrat"
Mr. Kean the, Reporter for the New York Her
aid was also present. As the classical delegate
from Albemarle would say, the Herald isl
..eer11lea. Of atl,inme y u
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-05-14
Honor To Whom &c.

Mr.. S. Seig!ried, jr., of the American Union"
Moundsvilie, Monongalia Co, delegate to the
late Convention, was The first man in Virginia
to nominate Mr.. Donelson for the Vice Presi-
deucy. We have before us his paper of Februa-
~ the 9th, with the names OF Fillmore and Don
elson at the head of his editorial columns.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-05-14
Bottled Soda Water.

Our friend Eskridge, OF the Drug Store sent
Us last week Dozen bottles of that delicious So
da Water that lie knows so we!l how to ma!.u-
facture Mr.. Z. having obtained the necessary
apparatus, IS constantly bottliug, and can furnish
persons at their houses, or dealers at distance,
with any quantity of that refreshing Summer