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ought to raise 1000 men at least andfurnish them
with ample means Of support for year, But We
lack systematic organization, and unless We have
it, 500 men will not be rnised.' Tho aboye is the
only suggestion we hnve seen, and it Is perhaps
the only feaaible basis we could adopt Upon the
whole, therefore, We cordially and heartily en-
dorse the suggestion, and hope our cotemporary
will start the ball In motion SO that this Congress
sional District may take the proper initiative steps.
We DO not speak adrisedly, for Chester; bat Ger.
tainly she will not allow herself to be out-stripped
by any Of her sister Districts, in movement Of
this kind. We know of sundry men of exactly
the right kind, who wish to emigrate and who want
nothing but the encouraging news that the means
have been raised and are ut our disposal
We heard true aud good man say the other
day that every STAKEHOLDER should be willing to
pay S5per head for his slaves to aid Southern emi-
grafton to Kansas. This seems to US at the pres.
ent .iuncture to be entirely too much to secure q
healthy state Of things in that Territory. IF each
master Of slave would pay 81, the means raised
would be ample for present purposes. Hereafter
it might become necessary to raise other funds,
but we think the first contribution would perman-
emily and efectually still the question. "a, ),
1t is too much then for each one interested to
pay? We think not. The magnitude of the in
terest involved requires the people concerned to
make at least this much sacrifice, and every one
should cheerfuly and promptly meet the emergen-
cy. He that now fails to meet his duty face to
face and pay his quota, may reckon himself ms
one Of the ''penny wise and pound foolish The
tide now is setting against the South and nothing
but systematic and prompt action our part can ar.
rest it and turn into proper channel. There is
no doubt at oil about 1.-THE question whether
Kansas shall be Free or Slave State, is the
paramount, and should be the most intensely ab.
sorbing topic of the day.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-03-06

devotion to principle. He is the first editor
and printer by profession that has ever re-
presented Tennessee district in Congress.
The Louisville Courier, an old-line
whig paper in Kentucky, while advocating
the reorganization of the whig party, very
frankly says: "We do not, for a moment,
suppose that the Wings can have hope for
their own success in the next campaign.-
We believe that it is written down in the
look of fate that the Democracy will sweep
the whole country at the presidential elec-
ton in November next. We do not enter
tain the shadow Of doubt but they will car
ry Kentucky by sweeping maj jority.-
Would it not be much better, then, for those
Wings who have principle, and not self-in-
terest, in view, to support their own men
and measures, especially when they know
that in doing SO they more certainly secure
the present success ofthe Democracy, which
they regard as so necessary"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-03-06
SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER.


We have On our table the January and Februa-
ry numbers-the first and second of the twenty
second volume, of the Southern Literary IMessen-
ger, long and favorably known Southern Maya
zine, conducted, i'll Richmond w., by JOHN R.
THOMPSON, Esq. On our fourth page will be found
the Prospectus, to which we beg to refer the rea-
der's attention,
Although the Messenger has been known and dis
tinguished as one Of the sblest periodicals in the
country, it has for several years been made to feel
the weight of that strange Indifference which the
Southern people exhibit towards literary enter
prise ut home. In the issue for December, the
proprietor announced the suspension of the publ
cation on account of want of patronage; and
made stirring appeal to the public, which arous-
ed an effort on the part Of many who appreciated
the work and knew the value ofits influence upon
the Southern mind. This effort resulted in renew
ed assurances Of patronage on the one hand, and,
on the other, the comm encement of a new series,
greatly improved both in typographical appear
ance and contents, and giving promise of more
useful and successful career
1t is fact which applies to many of the un-
successful attempts Of literary publishers in the
South, that, while they bsye appealed to the pat
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-03-06
Kansas---A Proposition.

Under this head, the Yorkville Enquirer, after
alluding to the means which are now being employ.
ed to supply men and money for Kansas, and also
the propositions which have been made for future
action, looking to the same end, and some degree
objecting as to their proprety, proposes that each
Congressional District Of our State raise and eouip
company Of one hundred men, and further pro-
poses that District Convention be held, in which
shall be represented Kershaw, Richland, Fairfield,
Chester, York, and Sumter, Composing our Con-
gressional District, and that requisition, for
men and money, proportionate TO their capacity,
be made upon each District
We think the proposition q good one, and, in
fact, we would be disposed to favor any project,
whereby effective measures might be carried ont,
and substantial assistance rendered in this impor-
tsDt crisis to the South. We agree with the En-.
quirer, that tbe time for action has arrived, and
that all windy and frutless manifestations should
cease and that the South should nobly shoulder
her own cause, and bear, in triumph the banner Of
her institutions, in Kansas.
As yet, no action has been had in our District,
and We would suggest that meeting: of our citi.
Gems be called, at some early day, for the purpose
of taking into consideration whether or not we shall
be represented in Kansas. Other Districts, whose
interests are common with our own, are actively
engaged in the work, and why should We tarry
behind u? Let the bugle be sounded and let our
patriotic young men rally to the rescue. We hope
some measures will be adopted with q view to the
matter.-Samter Wdtchnlan.
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Aid for Kansas.

In various quarters of the State, there ore in
dications that the people are becoming fully arou
sed to the Importance of sending aid to their bre.
thren in Kansas, for the purpose of upholding
the cause of the South in that territory. There
seems to be, however, some difficulty in directing
the popular feeling, and giving form, consisten
cy and practical development. The only plan
which has as yet been acted on is, that each dis
trict in the State raise company of men and
money sufficient to equip them, send them for
ward and maintain them o year in Kansas. This
plan will no doubt be carried out BY a few dis
trcts, but has this objection: it is unequal in the
burdens 1t imposes upon the people. Whilst some
of the districts will literally respond to the cause
Of the South, others will do just nothing at all
To remove this objection, it has been suggested
by the forkyille Enquirer, that the contributions
Of men and money be made by Congressional Dis.
tricts; that each District composing Congress
slonal District contribute to the raising of money
sufficient to equip and send forward company Of
one hundred men. This suggestion is worthy of
consideration. If it be acted on, the burden will
be more generally diffused. All will bear por.
ton Of it. And this is right for all are nteres-
tod ip sustaining the cause Of tbs soutb II Xapsss;
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THE SUPPER.

The Ladies announce in our paper, this week
that an elegant supper and Concert will be giver
at MOORE & RAINEy's new Building, on Tuesday
night next, to which the public are solicited tc
contribute their presence. As the proceeds are te
be applied to purposes of benevolence--a work in
which the ladies are always pre-eminent, and al
ways happy-we trust that the public and especi-
ally the younger portion, will lend hearty en-
couragement. Judging from our knowledge Of the
domestic" accomplishments of the ladies who
have the Fair in charge, it will be decidedly aa
tait, and, apart from motives Of duty, presents o
tempting opportunity for an hours enjoyment.
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HoME.HIsTORY, AGAIN.

On the first page our readers will find very en-
tertaining and truthful sketch of the life Of Mrs.
SUsASSAH SMART, whose death, several years ago,
deprived US of the last of the "Carolina Wo-
men of the Revolution" Many will remember
her, the lively, genial kind-hearted representa-
tive" of the revolutionary mother, who delighted
to dispense all the wealth Of Southern hospitality,
and, with the soulstirring recital of the times when
women were heroines, while away pleasantly and
proftaby the hours of entertainment. The sketch
ia taken from the matchmaker of GoDEE's Ladys
Book, and is from tho pcn Of DAHL G. s1ISsoN,
Esq, Of Chester District.
AS we are in the vein, we may as well pay our
March respects to GoDEY. The engraving, the
first feature to be mentioned, illustrates court
ing scene, "Thc Moment of Trial" and is certain
ly ono Of tho most perfect and ls-ike steel plstes
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-03-06
CHESTER GOLD MINES.

The Chester Standard, of last week, has the
following account Of recent gold discoveries in
that DISTRICT
1t seems, to be q ''sober fact that Mr. David
McWilliams, who lives about seven miles below
this place, on the loft hand Columbia road, has
had sufficient indications of the presence Of gold
to induce him to begin digging, and the earth
is thought to be so full of the precious metal that
the portion dug ont is placed under lock and
key every night. The place where the "battle
was fought and the McCreight claim are contigu-
GUS to this. But what the 'geonostic characters,
of the country are We cannot say, as no specimens
of ore from this mine have been sent up, and we
have not yet become able to ride out and make an
examination. If our "turnip dinner" does not
interfere, 1--WE did not soy We ate any, we propose
giving the reputed gold diggings a personal in
spection in few days, after which We shall give
another and more full report.
Another 'sober fact" is that two specimens of
rich ore, one from Mr. N, 8. Wsstbsaok's p!sgts'
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THE PUBLIC MEETING.

In another column we publish the proceedings
Of the public meeting held in this place, on Mon
day last, for the purpose of appointing delegates
to represent the district in the Convention to be
held at Columbia in May next. The proceedings
were marked by an entire harmony Of feeling and
sentiment, and the result is in exact accordance
with the wishes of those who desire represents
ton on the part of the State in the Cincinnati Con-
! vention.
In consequence of the heavy amount Of busi-
ness to be transacted and number Of public
sales unusually large at this season, which requi-
red the attention of MI parties, it was deemed
best to hold the meeting at an early hour Of the
day and, Of course, many Of our friends from
the country, who came in subsequently, were de-
prived of the opportunity Of participating in the
proceedings. We regret this; but We are sure
that we could not have done otherwise without
postponement to an equally unfavorable hour in
the afternoon. Besides, the proceedings were en-
tirely formal, and, as the expedicncy Of the meas
ure had already been determined by most deci-
ded and almost unanimous expression OF public
opinion, the action could be taken with as much
propriety by few as by the entire District. In
making the nominations, the meeting endearored
to select an acceptable representative from every
section of the District, and, We think, accomplish
ed the purpose in manner that will meet with
cordial appreciation Of the people.
Inasmuch rs it is very desirable that the Dis
trict bo fully represented in the Convention, the
Chairman has thought it best at the outset to de-
signate the alternates We earnestly hope that all
of the delegates proper will be euabled to accept
their appointment. If it should be otherwise,
however, it is expected that they will confer with
their respective alternates at their earliest con-
venience.
! Since the discussion Of this measure began, we
have had the opportunity of conference with many
of the leading influential men of the several Sec
tions of the District; and we think wo hazard
nothing in asserting the opinion, that at no time
has great measure Of public policy been present
ed to the people, which commanded in its behalf
more hearty and unanimous verdict Of public
opinion. A few of those who have "despaired of
the Republic" honestly entertain doubts as to the
benefit which we promise to result from the expert
ment; but, with commendable liberality, they
have foreborne to embarrass the friends of the
measure by active opposition. Our Judgment
for it. their forbearance has not been out Of place.
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ARRIVAL OF THE AMERICA.

The steamer America arrived at New York, on
the 29th, with days later advices--up to the
10Th of February. They are unimportant. The
peace conference was to have met at Paris about
the 23d or Oath of February. The excitement in
regard to the difficulties with tho United States
had mcasurably subsided. In reference to the
missing steamer, the following is the only clew:-
Passengers aboard of the America report seeing
a Collins steamer on Tuesday, the 10Th, heading
for the English channel, with signals of distress
flying. The Baltic sailed on the Goth, and is in
her ninth day out. She may have seen this steam
er, and we trust, therefore, to hear of the Pa
cifc's certain safety when the Baltic arrives"
The Commercial news by the America will be
found under the appropriate head.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-03-06
WELL SPOKEN.

President PIERCE, in brief letter q, the Char.
lesion Mercantile Library Association, epropo. Of
Washington's birthday, says: "K the people Of
every State and Territory Of the confederation-.
fathers and mothers-sons and daughters, would
assemble annually on the 22d of February in their
respective cities, towns and hamlets and listen TO
the Farewell Address Of the Father Of his Goun-
try, it would, in my judgment, accomplish more
in the way Of awakening 9 deep sense Of constitu-
tional duty-of settling questions Of moral oblisa-
ton in relation thsreto-of Graduating sectional
prejudiee-of dissipating errors Of sentiment and
opinion, and Of insuring security and perpetuity
to the blessings which We enjoy, than any other
instrumentality which mans wisdom can devise"
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we have ever seen. Then, after multitude Of
fashion plates, and all manner of patterns for
every sort and style Of dress, we find chapter on
fnger-rings; one on the Art of sketching flowers
from Nature; "reminiscences Of Bonnets; the Art
of making wax fruit and flowers Godeys' practi-
cal dress instructor, with patterns; Receipts, for
the household, the nursery and the sick-room.-
But we've said enough. The March number is
even better that for February, which has won
golden opinions from all Of our lady friends.
Since the first of January, we have sent in the
names of about fifty subscribers to the "Book, "
and "still they Gomez" Price, with the ESaUIR-
HR, four dollars.
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For the Yorkville Enquirer.
PUBLIC MEETrNG.

,..:.c - y, ,-....e 49,
meeung ol NUMBER OF the cluzens OF iork
.s'os = feps'ssnsa'ion 'i 'n's osa'e
'1' .a"o' D'noois.l0 eonssnuon, was a.i he'o '
'O' ooais ihouse' On Monoay, tne % instans'-
ooi. l. y. nlrHEhsroos was called TO the chair,
ana .so. y. la ESIoE, Esq, and sAAI ". melton,
appointed secretaries. The Chairman briefly ex-
planned the object Of the meeting whersupon
Resolutions, which were unanimeu.l, ~ sdontss s
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ton and the other from an adjoining place owned
by DR.. A. F. Peay, have been received and are on
exhibition at the store Of Messrs Bennett, Wilson
Co., of this place. These we have seen. The
former is white soft slate rock, and the latter is
red ochre, or rotten stone. Both of these con-
tain liberal sprinklng of pure gold. There is no
kind Of question but that mine of either of those
ores would abundantly remunerate any one for
working it. These two plantations are located on
Rocky Creek, about twenty miles from this place
between Rossville and McAliley's Mills. There
is thought to be vein running from them to the
''battle ground" spoken of by ''One who has seen
the Elephant" and persons along the line between
those points, are on the look out for "blossoms"
OF course many Of them think they have found
signs, but we are unadyised as to the facts.
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YORKVlLLE, S. c..
THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 9, 1853.
COURT.WEEK.

The Spring Term of the Court of Common Pleas
and Sessions, for our District, will be held next
week. Although the litigation returned to this
Term is not heavy, the large amount Of business
already on the docket will be sufficient, doubtless
to occupy the entire week. Judge GLOVER will
preside.
Saturday next is Return-day for Chester Dis.
trict
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SUICIDE,

SUICIDE.
On the nightof Tuesday, the 26th ult., GEORGE
W. K1MBRrLL, residing near Fort Mill in this Dis
trict, committed suicide by cutting his throat with
arazor. The act was committed in fit of insani-
ty, under which the deceased had been laboring
for several days previous. He has left wife and
children.
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OUR auGGEsTION.

The Chester Standard speaks thus of our propo-
sition - .....
"We think it is good suggestion, except
it hardly proposes to do enough. The State
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GbeYYorkbills &nqniret

EDITED BY
sAM'L w. .MELTON...JOHN L. MILLER
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-03-06

unless protracted by vote OF tWo-thlrds OF
the Legislature The House has also pass
ed by vote of II to 80, bill providing
that, upon the happening Of any Of the con-
tingencies mentioned in the 4th resolution of
the Georgia Platform, the Governor shall
call Convention of the people to determine
the measure of redress.
We learn from the conductor on the
South Carolina Railroad, that on Wednes-
day the train for Columbia was detained by
amournful occurrence in the negro car
Some raftsmen were returning from Char
lesion, among them four negroes, belonging
to Mr.. Jennings. A free negro who had
loaded pistol was showing it to them, when
itsuddenly went off and shota lad owned by
Mr.. Jennings, the ball passing through his
body and instantly killing him. The cars
were stopped at summerville, and the par
ties present were turned over to a magistrate
for judicial investigation.-Carolina Times.
The Hon. F. K. Zollikofer, represen-
tative of the Nashville (Tenn.) district in
Congress, is said to be Switzer by descent,
and partakes largely of the best characters
tics of that martial and indomitable race
He comes of an old baronial family in Swift
zerland, the estates of which descending to
the oldest male member of the family, are
now held by Gen Zollikofer, he being the
head of the family. He is, nevertheless, a
self-made man, and started out in life poor
He is practical printer, having, when a
boy, learned to set type in the Office of the
Knoxville Register. His career san editor
was marked bywpsidsrable ability and great
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-12-18

4 LII kinds of Family medicines carefully
N prepared at
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-12-18

COUNTY,
UPPERSA November l7h, 1856
Of
foregoing will be he
the Wyando Ohio the second Monday January 1851
naly are before that time JOSEPH McCUTCHEN.
'#'' Audio Wyandot Co, O.
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NOR THE T0lLET.-Colognes, Flavor
l. ing extracts, Hair Oiles, Hair Dye, Toilet
Soap, Ia superior article, BARRIERS Soap, Mill
tar Shaving Soap, Shaving Cream, Lip Balm.
der Pink Saucers, DC, for sale at bay3f
5..s- E FERRIS DRUG STORE. Il
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FERRIS DRUG STORE.

DAiNTs5;;-,Flax seed oil, Spirits Of TgrPen.
Red Lead, Venetian Red. Vermillion Red,
Chrome Yellow, Chrome Green, Paris Green,
Brunswick Green, Rose Pink, Tarradisiana,
Burnt TIMBER, Drop Black, Lamp Black, Prus-
sian Blue, Lithorge, together with large stock
of sand paper, Pumice Stone, Rotten Stone,
Varnisl, Glue, &C., &C., for sale at @
FERRIS DRUG STORE.
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To House Keepers.

N and unground, such as NutInegs, Mace.
Cinnamon, Cloves, Pepper, Spice, Ginger.
Mustard, together with arrow root, sago pearl,
barley, sage, Salaratus, baking powders, starch,
caraway seed, eoriander seed. lemon syrup.
DC, &C.. all neatly and carefully preserved
and for sale low at ,El-----[ - ,.9etlte
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a Mixture, T Hoo aands German % Bisters. iGstsea
Prof Woods Hair restorative, Helembold's
Extract of Sarsaparilla and extract of Buchu.
Graefenberg Medicines, Mexican Mustang Lin
iment, Thompson's Eye-water, together with
a great variety too numerous to mention, for
sale at
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CITATION ERY-A general assortment OF
y stationery. Cap. Letter, Note. Blank.
Fancy, Blotting, Drawing, Drafting and Per :
forated paper, together with steel and copper
pens, enve1ops, waters, ink. &c. dc. for sale
at -. FERRIS DRUG STORE. 4
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-12-18

DERsoNS can rely with implicit Conscience
il in the purity of all articles, and the cor
rectness with which all their orders will ba
filled at FERRIS DRUG sTOEE.
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COnsggn Dtiyes

NEEU " OF UESPAIR
4 WONDERFUL and powerful remedy for
N Colds, Coughs, Bronchitis, Weakness of
tho Chest and Lungs, and all tendencies to
Consumption, is in the possession of gentle
man recently from South America where it was
discovered, who was himself cured by it of the
worst form of bronchial disease, SO that he is
now in perfect health, and is anxious that this
great discovery should be communicated to
the world He will therefore forward the re-
cipe for making it to any person addressing
him by letter, enclosing one shilling, or that
amount IN postage stamps, three cents of which
will be returned in pre- payment of the recipe,
the balance merely covering the expense of
advertising. Address
b 81 E. L. LAWSON, i
Box "a Williamsburgh, New York. 5l-3m
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4 Choice selection of Pure Liquors for
N medical purposes, is kept at a 15@
a8 44- FERRIS DRUG STORE.
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FrRnrs' Dnuo sroKE.

+ 4 N infaliable cure for Fever and Ague IA
IA new remedy warranted to cure in every
instance, or the money refunded, prepared by
DR.. Ferris, without Quinine or any poisonous
or hurtful drug, and for sale at his e.s
DRUG STORE.
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Delinquent LANDS and Town Lots
-,.,,p n,,a7- r Or L Ak E S.

VHE FOLLOWING OF THE LANDS AND TOWN LOTS In
the penalty thirty added eo and
the Simple Taxes Of 1856 l@
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-09-10

NV York sept o-rhe Canada has arrived ut
Quebec. Breadstnls shade higher. Wheat, better
grades sitter aud not qao,ably higher Red 7s.o9s.
sd. White 9y.Gdalls
Flour little changed. Baltimore mud Philadelphia
30 II 3as; Ohio "a 10 ais. Corn advanced Cd
white n 10 D. Gonsos for money oal to 95l.
The Arahia arrived ont on 18th