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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-12
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL


THURSDAY, Dec. LISP n.
The distinguishing feature OF the market 10 day mas
the effort 10 put up the price Of York Central
stocs. This done 70 the Of full two per oen.
OthsY things sympathised In . moderate degree me
bears fearful Of the old game Of himbs rig evidently
disposed 70 CLOSE up and their purchases impaired sdt
,ional 10 the market This movement expect.
ed and predicted but The effects Of viii be sensibly felt
at no very remote day In decline Of magnitude
The demand for money continues on the increase In the
street, and the amount Of cash stock offering goes 10
show that bank loans are becoming more and more
disturbed Specie is still flowing outward from the
banks and their statement Monday must exhibit
Diminished specie d 81 600 o0o unless
reinforcement arrives from California In time 70 sset he
deficiency The stock Of Erie Railroad did not partcpa
The better prices Of the day. There daily Of s
Decreasing business and probable reduction Of fares
Any Of that kind would also ucoD Of
ares the New York Central. There were also rumofs
hattie Reading Company viii make is January dividend
scrip, and that the floating debt 81 600. The
Efforts TO sustain Toledo and Michigan Southern TO I'm
part orreepondng animation TO them with the rest Of
the market proved aboriive to day The determination
manifest on the part of the sellers, to make
coruscs In them When the buyers are known 70
rc the books Of the companies In which they DEAL sellers
evidently growing and more determined 70 lc,
bem alone. There policy moro effective, no will
determine. Combinations, such daily known
going on In Wall street, must be met by combinations
tisooptnue trade The element Of speculation 10 the life
Of doubtful corporations Tho sellers kill them on
wibd,swing from the Geld, and they will do H. while the
Heads win and tails you lose principle continues 10
prevail.
At the fret board to-day Cleveland and Toledo I'D.
varced per cent; New York Central Railroad q Read
ng 1 Aichigsn southern, X; Panama, u; Illinois Gen
rai RsroGd n Chicago and Rock Island, l; Milwaukee
and M,sissipp \; La Crosse and Milwaukee, l. Pesn-
syvania Coal Company declined u per cent.
After the adjournment Of the board the following sales
ofsiocks and bonds made n auction by Albert a
Niooay:-
81 ot0 Peru ard Indianapolis RR LIST rs Int ad IL
eco Union India Rubber SIS, interest addsd..... 10
90 Cleveland and Pitisburg RR rs do 80. e2x
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-12

Frw Yorx Ber a lss
10 Hov CowwrssIO~vpe Crrre T.
CrruswrSsnce me establishment, ~ his 0nc~ Il h.a iee,
the hch The prblc have oo~d nfms
ton All matters cunceruirg The Central parw only in
syng out and improving he grounds bat N the aiuslr
he awards and the propery with lisp
arge INIT o. his property necsraf assessed
nknown owners and the Awards AMI asenants male
ocks and psrcel ss laid doEn The su Conn ssoaers
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-12

A LARGE QUANTITY OF NEW AND CAST OFF
N cohing wanted centlemen having large mall
10 dispose Of win receive the full value without hsGgng
steking TO iDpsee Cali the store address THUh Ab -
CO NROY, l9l Pearl street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-12

STATEMENT or -HE AMOUNT CT LIABILITIES INCURRED BY TIE
coshissiosrRs or rhr oEsrRAL PARA TO DEC 81 So5 =
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THE GHosT APPEARS
PoRrER's SPIRIT
This week.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-01-10
SINGERS S SEWING MACHINES

HNHESE machines have long sustained the highest
Il reputation in the United States. The fret
prize-a gold naeddl-has recently been awarded to
them at the great Exposition at the Palace Of indus
try in Paris, and thus they have the Worlds verdict
Of superiority.
Great improvements have just been added, so that
they without noise, with to the operator at
double the ordinary speed, go that TWICE as
MUCH WORK CAN BE DONE IN a DAY.
The greatest clothing and shoe manufacturing es-
adjustments in the country these machines ex-
clusivey. They are competent to perform every
sort of work in the most perfect style. Y
As there are very great numbers of inferior or
entirely worthless sewing machines Of the Lerow &
Blodget, Avery, Wilson, Grover &.Baker, and other
patents, which have been sold, but cannot be used
to any advantage, we hereby offer to receive oil such
machines, and also unmproved ones Of our own man
ufacture in exchange for and latest pyored ma
chines on liberal terms All old machines thus OBJ
tanned by us will be broken mp and destroyed. For
particulars apply by letter or personally at New
York Office. ~ ;
N. B.-Local Agents wanted TO make sales Of our
improved sewing machines To persons properly
qualified for the business, opportunity for pro-
ftable and pleasant employment is offered.
Il. NJ SINGER & Co.,
Principle Office 323 Broad,ray, NJ Y.
Chestnut St., Philadelphia 105 Baltimore ST., Bal
timore. 223 WalnutSt Cincinnati. 1s4 St., Charles
st., New Orleans Gloycrsville, N. Y. 1884 Brsad
St., Newark, N. J. 4
Nov. % - 46 = sm
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-01-10
The State Agricultural Society.

A meeting Of the Executive Committee was held
on Tuesday, january, 1856, the following members
being present:
A. P. Calhoun, President; James q. Adams,
Dr. R. W. Gibbes, AiamG. Summer, 0. NJ. Dant-
zlcr, and E. G. Palmer.
The following resolutions were adopted:
Rcsolred, That Secretary and Treasurer be ap-
pointed for the State Agricultural Society, in addi
ton to whose duties as prescribed by the ConStitu
ton, the duty of Editor of an Agricultural Paper
shall be added, and that for his services compcnsa
ton of 81 500 shall be given, and he shall be requi
red to keep on office and reside at Columbia.
Resolced, That an Agricultural Paper be estab'
lished by this Committee, and be published monthly
in the city of Columbia with the title Of the 'Sout
Carolina Agriculturalist."
Re,olred, That the Secretary and Treasurer be
elected by the Executive Committee, on the first
Tuesday of March next, and that the President Of
the Society shall give notice of the salary given and
conditions required of such officer and that all ap
plicatons for the office shall be addressed to A. P
Calhoun, President, to the care of Dr. R. W. Gibbes
Columbia.
Resolred, That gentlemen who have circulars and
lists for the collection Of members be, and are here
by requested to continue their efforts, and forward
the results to the President, at Columbia.
:; The Committee adjourned, to meet on Tuesday,
, 4th March next.
A. P. CALHOUN, President.
A. G. SUMNER, Secretary pro tenn.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-01-10
Columbia Market.


Cotton-At the date of our last weekly report Of
the cotton market the demand for the article was
quiet but steady, at prices varying from 72@9c ex-
tremes. In reviewing the week just brought to n
close we have but few remarks to make on the state
of the market. The weather during the whole OF
the week has been unusually severe and uufavorabc
for outdoor business and also for travelling wheth
er by railroad or otherwise; consequently the trans
actions have been light and unimportant still prices
were very full and firm, and if there has been any
change it has been in favor of sellers The sales of
the week comprise some 700 bales and we quote:
Inferior 7S@S; ordinary S1GS} middling 95@sl:
good midding SS@S3; and fair s. @9c = lb.
Bacon-We have no material change to notice in
the bacon market, and consequently we continue our
former quotations shoulders l2i @l2}; sides II !:
and hams 14@15c p ib, according to the quality of
the article.
Corn-The supply of this article has been very
light, consequently prices have advanced 5@10c p
bushel We now quote firm 75@80c y bushel.
Oats.-There is some demand for oats, and as they
are very scarce prices arc shade higher,s We now
quote 55@60c II bushc
are always in demand they now freely command 50
@s5c q bushel.
Four.-The -four market has been dull through
out the whole of the week, and although prices
not quotably lower, still the feeling has been in favor
of buyers. We still quote SSt9SS2 for common to
good brands; fine family -four $9@S91 = barrel.
Fodder.-The severe weather prevents our usual
supply Of this article from coming n consequently
prices full and firm. We now quote SllG1 90
100 z 100 lbs.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-01-10
Another Revolutionary Soldier Gone.

Died. at his residence in Jackson county, Georgia,
on the 18th of July last, WILLIAM MATTHEWS, in the
93d year of his age. lie was born i'll Lunenburg
county, Virginia, April 10th, 17G3. While he was
quite young, his father removed to what is now Lin
coin county, North Carolina.
In l77S, at the age Of fifteen, he entered the reg
ular army under Gen. Lincoln, and was enrolled in
the artillery He was in the action Of Stony Ferry,
and was subsequently detached from Gen. Lincoln's
army, to accompany Gen. Howe into Florida. He
was in the unfortunate assault upon the British in
Savannah
When Charleston fell into the hands of the enemy,
he was present, but made his escape in the darkness
of night to avoid falling as prisoner Of war into
the hands of the British. When Gates took com
mand of the Southern army, Mr.. Matthews was one
of that army but missed being at the disastrous bat
tie of Camden, by his having been previously dcs-
patched with others under Col. Thomas Polk to in
tercep some tories who had assembled in tie neigh
borhood of Ramsour's Mills. He was in action un-
der Gen. Greene, all the time he had the command
of the Southern army and when, during Grecnc's
celebrated retreat General Davidson was slain upon
tho hanks of the Yadkin, Mr. Matthews helped to
bear off the dead body of that hero.
At the stormng Of Ninety-Six, he was one Of the
body-guard of General Kosciusko while engaged in
accommodating and planning the attack Mr. Mat
thevs took part in the battle Of Eu;aW Springs !;
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-01-10
and subsequently,, accompanied the army in It's trl-
umphant march into Charleston.

and subsequently,, accompanied the army IN us TIL
umphant march into Charleston.
After the bisbanding of the army, Mr.. Matthews
accompanied some young men with whom he had
formed an intimacy in the arlny-to their homes i'll
Mecklenburg county, North Carolina, IN the neigh
borhood of Steel Creek Church, where he first be-
come acquainted with Presbytcr:nism, and its doc
trines and modes Of worship. About year after
wards he returned to his father in Edgcfeld, South
Carolina, to which place the old gentleman had re-
moved during the war.
After marrying and living in that State about ten
years, he removed and settled in Franklin county,
Georgia, in that part which now forms Jackson
county-ona tract of land granted to him as bounty
for Revolutionary services.
Soon after his settlement in Georgia, lie united
with the Presbyterian Church at Bethesda, Tor San
dy Creek at its organization, and was chosen one Of
its ruling elders. He.continucd to cxemplfy Chris
tanity in his gody life and to discharge the duties
of his office faithfully for more than sixty years, up
to the period of his death.
He, as Representative, served his country in the
Legislature seventeen times, and as Senator three
times.
As soldier, neighbor, citizen, husband, a
MASTER legislator, q member and officer OF the
Church, he vas always the same upright, humane
and exemplary man and consistent Christian. Such
a life was fifty closed by peaceful death. "Bles-
sed are the dead who die in the Lord."-Southern
Waterman.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-01-10
UNION ACADEMY.

7aIHE FOURTH SESSION of this Institution, and
Il the second under the superintendent OF its
present able and indeatgable Principal, JOHN 3.
PANkEY, will commence on TUESDAY, the FIRST
DAY of JANUARY, 1856. The Scholastic year is
divided into two sessions, of five months each.-
There will be n Public Examination at the close Of
each term. The experience of Mr.. PANKEY, as n
Teacher, especially preparing Students for College,
is too well known in the vicinity Of his former teaching
to need comment To others who may feel person.
al interest we can only say, having fully satisfied
ourselves that he possesses all the requisites of
good, able and efficient teacher and deeply impress
sed with the ruinous effects of frequent change Of
teachers have secured his services for the next
five years We therefore, take pleasure in present
ing him to the public, believing it will be the inter-
est of those who have to board to send their sons
and wards here. We cannot refrain from adding,
that this will not be school suited to indolent Stu
dents, as good order and progress will be vigorously
required. ..
This Institution is situated in one of the healthiest
portions of the State, eight miles SOUTHEAST Of
Yorkville, in retired part of the District, remote
from any temptations of dissipation &c.; in an in
teligent neighborhood, and one remarkable for the
good morals of its citizens.
As we are determined to offer great inducements
to persons at q distance, boarding is put down, in
the best families to the moderate price of Six Dol
lars per month, including all expenses except lights
Conveyance free of charge, will be in readiness at
Rock Hill on the 31st of December, and the End
and 5th of January 1856, to take Studynts to the
School.
While this School is not in the least sectarian,
Students will be catcchised and instructed in the
Union Questions Tuition as formerly, viz:
Primary English branches, s,........-........S7 90
Higher branches of English, ,...............10 90
Classics and Mathematics per session, lib 90
Ba" Students charged from time of entrance till
close of session. No deduction for lost time except
in cases of protracted sickness.
]. C. HICKLIN, M. D.,
Secretary of Board.
s. Dec 13 49 3m
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-01-10
SALE OF VALUABLE LANDS.

VEVIE Subscriber offers for sale valuable planta-
3 ton known as the McLUNEY TRACT contain
ing about SsS ACasES,
lying on Dry Creek in this District, eighteen miles
from Chester, C. H., and sixteen from Yorkville.-
About ono half of this tract is cleared and in good
state OF cultivation, very productive well improved,
witha
COMFORTABLE DWELLING,
Gin House, Smith-Shop, Negro Houses and other
outbuildings. He is also desirous Of selling anoth-
er body of land known as the
JAMESON TRACT,
containing upwards of TWO HUNDRED ACRES
twenty-five or thirty Acres Of which is Bottom Land,
about one-half in timber and the other half in cu
tvation This place has on two dwellings and 9TH
er requisite out-budings common to small farms.
These lands which need no Recommendation fur
ther than careful inspection, will be sold on the
most reasonable terms. For further particulars,
persons are requested to call on the subscriber at his
residence, about two miles North of Buoch's Creek
Church.
A. J. ROBERTS.
Oct ~ If
FsgChester Standard copy till forbid, and for
ward account to this office.
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Jan 10
South Carolina---York District,

NNTHEREAS ELI MEEK has applied to me for
w Letters Of Administration, or all and singular
the goods and chattcls rights and credits of MAR
GARET P. MOORE, late Of the District aforesaid.
deceased:
These arc therefore to cite and admonsh all and
singular, the kindred and creditors Of the said de-
ceased to be and appear before me, at our next Or
linarys Court for the said District to be holden at
York Court House the 10th day of JANUARY
next, to shew cause, if any, why the said admins
tration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and Seal, this I'd day of Janu
uary, in the year Of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and Sfty-sx, and in the cightieth year Of
American Independence.
J. NJ. ROSS, O. Y. D.
Jan 10 = IT
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Jan 10
FACE THE MUSIC!
PAY UP!! PAY DOWN!!,

VENHE undersigned hereby inform the public in
IL general and their creditors in particular, that
they are out of money; and they are exceedingly
anxious thatall who owe them will pay up or, which
is the same thing, pay dozen, prompty'so that they
may 'facc the music" and especially the printer
There is no humbug about; the thing must come,
and We will have it. Our accounts and notes are
ready for settlement, and must be settled Thank
ful for past favors, We want the money for them
GA word to the wise is sufficient" and so FORTH
This advertisement is to be published until Return
day JOHNSON & BOWEN.
Jan 10 -... It
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POMARIA NURSERY.

SUMMER AND 'CRAMMOND,
TIL AVE for sale large and fine collection Of the
4 L best varieties of FRUIT TREES, consisting Of
Peaches, Plums, Aprcots, Ncctarines, Figs, Grape
Vines Pears, both standard and dwarf; Apples
standard and dwarf; Roses, FlOwerng Shrubs and
Evergrcens of choice kinds.
Their Fruit Department embraces air the best ma
tive varieties, early and late, well rs the Choice
Foreign kinds and the trees all of fine habits and
growth. BGJ" Priced Catalogues sent to all appli-
cants. Address, SUMNER & CRAMAOND.
NovS At 3m Pomaria, S. c.
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spetial 2(otitrs.
A CARD.

a CaRD.
1t is perhaps proper, that should inform the Fo-
ters o. York District, that not candidate for
reelection for the Office of Tax Collector at the
suing election. Having changed my business, and
removed to the country, cannot in justice to my
SELF without to some extent sacrificing my private
interests, consent to enter the list competitor
for the Office. The reason would apply, if
should be 50 fortunate as to be reelected. l have
heard it whispered in certain quarters, that had
withdrawn in favor of particular candidate i'll the
field. can only say that such a report is without
the slightest foundation. There arc number of as
pirants for the Office, any of whom would discharge
the trust honestly and faithfully and to the entire
satisfaction Of the District. repeat il that l an
only induced to take this step, because my private
affairs imperatvely demand it.
I cannot retire, without making some faint ac-
knowlcGgemcnt of the debt of gratitude owe my
fellow citizens of York District, for their confidence
and support. Their pronptncss in the discharge Of
their duty, has greatly ghtcncd my labors and rem
dcred my official intercourse with them pleasant and
agreeable 1 shall carry with me into my retire
ment and cherish with the most grateful recollec-
tions, the feelings such circumstances are so we'll
calculated to inspire.
l.. p. SADLER.
January 10, 1856 If
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HIDNM@Dw VA Ho

~ THE undersigned has removed his
BOOT AND E-SHOP, to the
6S1ssN .sEsv old stand nearly opposite "WALK-
GA. ER'S HOTEL" where he is pre-
pared with competent workmen and supply of first
rate material to fill all orders for work in his line
He is grateful to his friends for their custom, and
intends by diligence and promptness in business and
a faithful execution of ORDERS to inertia continuance
of favor All he asks is fair trial. and he will pro-
misc to improve the understanding to the satisac
ton of ALL B. DERRER.
Jan 10 . 3t
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SHlOP.-Messrs. T. s. W. DICE

VENAlEOEES SHEOP.-Messrs. T. s. W. DICK
q son, beg to make their Acknowledgements to
their friends for Tie liberal share Of patronage they
have received and inform their friends ard the pub
lie that they are still carrying on the TAILORING
BUSINESS in al its branches, at their stand one door
South Of S. Sadlcr 6 Son. They have made arrange
mems by which they will be able to fill all orders for
the best qualities Of Goods, and to make up outfits
i'll the latest style and the most workmanlike man
ncr. BY strict attention and promptncss, and fath-
full execution of orders, they hope to eontnueto re-
ccivc goody share Of public patrOnag"
Il. &W. DICKSON.
Jan 25 3 1y
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Jan 10


EpY Virtue Of Writs Of FIeri FaciGs to me directed,
I'D will be sold between the legal hours of Shertfs
Sale, on THE FIRST MONDAY IN FEBRUARY
next, at York Court House, the following property,
viz
The Hotel House and Lot Oh Main-strcct in York
vile, known rs the ''McNccl House," continuing
three acres more or less with front Of 100 feet on
main-strcet. Said house has been recently repair
ed and valuable additions made thereto, rendering
it desirable as Il irst-class Hotel. Also, l lot of
window curtains, lot Of chairs, lot Of chambers,
| sideboarl, cupboard, together with many other
articles of household and kitchen furniture, levied
on rs the property of Wylie L. Harris at the suit Of
\. Stowe and others.
Two negroes, Dan and John, levied on as the prop
crty Of james lIctlrington at the suit Of } and D..
Crosby.
viii be sold by virtue of an order from the Court
of Ordinary Oh the first Monday in February next,
tract cf land lying the waters Of Turkey Greek,
bounding on lands OF james Dickson, DR.. BrattOn,
Jane Curry, Franklin Carson W. }. Bowen and es-
tate of Joseph Boggs and others-sold to make par
tition among the hcirs-at-law Of Williamson Bycrs
deceased.
One tract of land whcreon the defendant row re-
sides, levied the property OF Archibald White,
at the suit Of John II. Adams and others
One tract Of land whcrcon the defendant now re-
sides, levied on as the property Of Susanna GastOn
at the suit of u. I. McMahon.
One tract Of land containing 200 Acres, adjoining
lands of Wm Black, Gilbert Euloc, Dr. W. }. Good
and Rufus Meek. Also, one house and lot situated
in Yorkvlc, near the Kings Mountain Railroad De-
pot. Also, seven Negroes, viz: Tom and his wife,
Rachael: Minerva and her four childvcn-Joe, Al
fred Sue and the Baby, lc;icl on as the property of
Martin Mullenax ut the suit Of S. I. Bratton and
others.
s. c. YOUNGBLOOD, S. YD.
Yorkrille, Jan. 10, 1856
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Commissioners Sale.
Drury NJ. J. Culp,

Drury NJ. J. Culp, Bill for Partition
VS.. and
Thos. O. Hood, ct. al. Injunction.
IN obedience to the Decree Of the Court Of Equi-
Z ty, will expose to public sale at York Court
House on the FIRST MONDAY IN FEBRUARY
next, negro girl named MIRA, sold to make par
ttion among the hcrs-at-law in the above stated
case. The age Of the girl made known On day of
sale.
TERMs.--A suficicncy of cash to pay the cost OF
partition-the balance q credit of twelve months,
with interest from the day of sac purchaser to give
bond end at least two good suretes.
JN0. L. MILLER, c. f. I'd.
Ian 10 (S2hl 1t
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NEW STORE ]


vsNHE undersigned respectfully informs the citizens
L oc Yorkvillc and vicinity that he has taken tn!
Store Room
UNDER THE "MASONIC HAIL."
where he is now opening full stock of FANCY and
DRY GOODS, Ready-Madc Clothing, Hats, Caps,
Bonnets, Boots and Shoes and
Goods of Every Description
usually kept in RETAIL STORES, which he is rea-
dy to sell at the lowest prices.
He will take in exchange at fair rates for Goods,
all manner Of
COUNTRY PRODUCE,
such as Linsey, Hides, Tallow, Beeswax, Butter,
Eggs, &c. &c.
VA" Having just undertaken to establish his store
in Yorkvle, he will offer the best inducements to
customers who, he hopes, will give him call be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
NJ LEVI.
Jams 3t
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Gbe Mukets.,
Yorkville Markets.--Wholesale Prices.

Cotton.-We have a slight improvement to notice
in this market since our last report We now quote
from y to s. for Ordinary to Good Middling
Fiour.-The demand continues good at the follow
ing rates For sacks, S3.50@S3.75; for barrels,
from SS to SS.25.
Graia.-The demand for all kinds of grain is
buoyant at the following rates: Wheat $l.50; Peas
62ll; Corn co; Oats 37!.