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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-02-21
NO. 8.

the abdominal organs are pressed downwards
and the veil Of the palate drops down to form
barrier to the escape of air throug h the
mouth, and now all the muscles which haye
relaxed for the purpose, contract simultane-
ously, and force the compressed air from the
lungs in torrent out through the nasal pas!
sages, with the benevolent determination to
sweep away the particle of snuff which has
been causing irritation therein. Such, then,
is the complicated actioD of a sneeze; and
if the first effort does not succeed, then fol.
lows second, a third, and fourth; and not
until victory is achieved, do the army Of de-
Tenders dissolve their compact, and settle
down into the enjoyment Of peace and qui-
etude.-Jou,nas q .ycdi:tsj Reform.
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SEVERITY OF THE SEAsoN.-(Extreme.
ly Unromantic)-Alfred, devotedly in love,
asked Maria for her hand. "You may have
it, Alfred, DEAR" the artless girl replied,
,"but I am afraid you will find it twice its u
,sual size for its covered all over with chill.
blaips. ."-RAnch. -. - l..s -'..-
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CONCLUDED NEXT WEEK
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-05

A WIFE IN TRoUBIE.-We do not know
when we have read anything so mournfully touch
ng-so thrillingly pathetic, as the following.
1t proves the lowest depths of sensihilty anil
feeling. and gives us "thoughts too deep iof
tears" Peruse it "gentle reader" and rise
from it "sadder and wis mas," for wo-t
many
"Pray tell me, my dear, what is the eanse o
those tears?" '.Oh what dis,race" "What
disgrace?' "Why, have opened cse of your,
letters, supposing it was addressed TO myseE..
Certainly it looked more like Mrs. than Mr." is
that all? What harm can there be in wife's
opening husbands letter<t" mo harm in fsselI;
hut the contents! Such disgfacer '"What,
has any one dared to write me letter unfit to be
read BY my wift?' Oh. no; it is couched in the
most chasie language. Blu, the conten,s.'
Here the wife buried her face in her handker-
chief, and commenced sobbing aloud, when the
husband eagerly eau ght up the letter, and com.
menced reading the epistle that had been the meaas
of nearly breaking his wife's heart. 1t was bill
from printer for njae gears supsc-sption!
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-05

" The Oswego IN. Y Times says itpropo-
ses to give the Buchanan administration "fair
chance and Judge by its acts.' 1t resisted its ad
vent, but can't prevent its coming into power now
It consoles itself by the reflection that it can
not, possibly. be worse than the present, aud
adds:
"Frank Pierce promised well. He went into
the Presidency at the large end of the horn, ani
came out ut the little end Buchanan has moi
promised much. He goes in at the little enc
of the horn and we hope, for the good Of the conn
try, he will come out at the big end. AT all events
be has the power Of doing great good or incalcu
liable evil"
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-05

GooD.-We heard lately, a little story of one
Of our lawyers. He was engaged in an important
case, and was cross questioning witness, whose
character was impeachable, and whose testimony
was rather bothersome. In vain did he criss-cross,
the witness was firm. AT last he exclaim-
ed
"Wen, Mr.. --, isn't there something else!
Havn't you forgot something!"
The witness paused moment as il deeply re.
necting, and answered:
"Well, really, Mr.. -, | can't recollect any.
thing have forgotten.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-05

D0r"Jim, did you ever study GRAMMAR
81 did,"
'What case is Squire CO"
aHe is in the objective case
.How ! o!'s
sBecause he objected to paying his subscrip-
ton that he had been owing for. i've years OF
more.c
"What;s 10 noun?"
al do not know, but know what renown 10. y
"Well, what is it"
why running of without paying the printer
and getting on the black list as a delinquent.
.Very good. Now what is q conjuuc,ion!'
"A mcthod Of collecting outstanding subscrip
ton ID conjunction with constable. Neve
lemploycd BY printers until the last extremity
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-05
From Porters' Spirit of the Times.
Extraordinary Cha1lengc.
GREAT SPORT COMING.

We direct attention to the extraordinary chal.
lenge signed "Gibralta," J" to be foslnd in another
portion Of to.day's paper. Though written in
jingle, Il 10 q very earnest matter. and notwith.
standing the signature Of "Gibraltar," it 10
unquestionably puf forth by lady. II will be
recolIected, that very beautiful ledy Of Long
Island, recently cotered her name as Di Vernon
for the three equestrian prizes Of the American
Institute fair at Hamilton square; and it will
likewise be remembered, that having no compe-
titor on the ground, she won the whole three
premiums by merely curveting round the course
on q splendid bay, accompanied as we believe
BY her father. Elated by her easy victory, Di
| Vernon wrote Us IN account OF her exploit in
lines, and iu the same meter put forth a chal.
lenge to oil .horsewomen fair, who were not
there at Hamilton Square," to meet her, and
tror q match on some other course. Now ],
seems that this challenge has reached q fail
lady, at Rome in this State, y no, falling into
poetical fancy Of Di Vernon accepts and holds
herself willing to to trot mile heats, best thre,
in Eve. for stake or q prize. To show he
good faith and earnest intention in this matte
the lady who has thus courageously picked u
the spirited Di Vernon's glove, furnishes he
real name 20 us. and notifies us moreover. tha
she will be in town this week, when she will
be in town this week, when she will call upo
us, at our Office to arrange the necessary pre-
. liminaries. Meantime, Di Vernon unaw are q
this movement from the North, 10 placidly en-
gagged in singing to '.her steed," as will also b
seen in one Of our little poetica. corners of tc
day, and in pstting his srching neck as if ther
was not the least tF. uble before her in the worlt
> We now notify her, however that "GibrsltaI
10 "about" that she is bona fde horsewoma
add that she is earnestly coming this way to el
9 ter into arrangements for a contest.
Here 10 brilliant prospect for the Fashio
Course. Two Of the most beautiful women
the State coming forward in artistic racing tri
. for mile heats, best three in five. under saddl
I | before conc ,urse Of sixty thousand peopi
What says Di Vernon to the challenger Sh,
q we have o race!
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-05

THE SHAKERs.-The numbers Of Shaker Societies
in this country is eighteen, located in several differ
ent States. There are none in any foreign country.
The denomination was founded by Anne Lee, who
was born in 1876. She was introduced, - she be.
Reved. into the spirit world. and received instruc
tins in regard to the depensations which they ush
in. The Shakers hold that there have beer
ok depensataons Of God to man-the FIRST begin
hing with Adam and extending TO Abraham, th.
secoud from Abraham to Jesus, the third from Jesu
= Lee, and the fourth frpm Anne Lee on
he FIRST society was established in l792
AZ Af6Any, New York.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-05

~ Asa lady was walking on Washington street
Boston, short time ago. gentlenan's button caught
hold Of the fringe Of her shawl. Some moments
elapsed before the parties separated. II am attach
cd 10 you," said the gentleman. good humorcdly
while he was Industaiously trying TO get loose
"The attachment is mutual, sir, = was the good hu
lmcredrerly.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-05

or The Rev. Mr.. p, who lives near
Portland, was preparing his discourse for the
next Sabbath, stopping occasionally to review
what he had written, and to erase that which
he was not disposed to approve, he was accost-
ed BY his little son, who numbered but three
summers:
"Father, does God tell you what to preach!
"Certainly, my child"
"Then what makes you scratch it OUT
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-05

WHo Co.'s BELow-A son OF Erin having hired
his services to cut ice, was asked 1t he could
use the cross-cut saw. He replied that 'he could,
certainly" He was sent accordingly in company
with some of his co-laborers to cut Ice. and
reaching the centre of the pond the saw produced
with both Ina ndles still in their place. The verdan,
son looked at the saw. very coolly put his hand in
his pocket, and drawing frem it ce 1t, turned te
his companion, and raising the cent. said. Nov
Jeammie, fair play. head or tail, who goes be
low"
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-05
AMERICAN BANNER
zee CITY:
FRIDAY MORNING. DEC. s, 1856.


C0mplllmomt 60 Printers.
John @. Rives. Of Virginia, in recent pulished
letter On TIE subject Of public printing. has word
Of suggestion 10 writer's for the press, and com.
pliment TO the sompositor. whose duty II not unre
quenty is to make good sense out Of very senseless
ehiography. None but q writer for the press can
comprehend how much truth there is in the veneran
printers remarks. Many members of Congress
and often not Q few greater men-must have been
surprised at the respectable figure they cut in print
without thinking Of the toilsome labor and the ex
ercise Of the better talent than their which had
been expended by the journeyman printer in put
ting into good shape the message or report of a
speech furnished them. Mr.. Rives says: have
seen the manuscript writing of most great men oi
the country during the past twenty years, and !
think may say that not twenty of them could stand
the test of one half the journeyman printers em
ployed in my Office This fact will be vouched BY
every editori in the Union. Toa poor journeymar
printer manya good man owes his reputation fo
scholarship; and were the humble compost Q +,
resolve, by contract to set up manuscripts in thei
hands-even for one little week-precisely as it j
written by the authors. there would be more reputa
tons slaughtered than their devils could shake
stick at in twenty -four hours. Statesman woul
become small by degrees. and beautifully less-"-
Many one would have the lions skin torn fros
his limbs. Men, whom the world calls written
would wake up mornings and find themselves-h
nous - mere pretenders-humbug and cheats'
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-05

There & q rumor from England to the effect
that an English Earl, who was engaged in the
Crimean war, Is about to lead to the bymeneal
pblshearted and self.sacri6ing Flor
14htingale. She has bccn elected an bor-
Life Governor Of the Royal Free Hospital
pndon.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-05
The Broken Household.
By ALICE CARY.

-
VainIy vainly, memory seeks
Round our fathers knee,
Laughing eyes and rosy checks,
Where they used to be;
OF the circle once so wide,
Three are wanderers, three have d;eA
Golden haired, and dewey eyed,
Prattling all the day, se1
Was the baby first that died;
Oh! twas hard to lay
Dimpled hand and cheek Of snow s
In the grave 80 dark and low.
Smiling back on all who smiled; }4
Ne'er by sorrow thrallle,l, a \
Half woman, half child,
Was the next one called;
Then grave mt re deep aud vide.
Made they by the baby's side.
When or where the other died
Only heaven can tell,
Treading manhood's path Of pride,
Was he when he fell; =
Happy thistls, blue and red, -
Bloom about his lonely bed. s.
am for the living three,
Only left to pray;
Two are on the stormy sea,
Farther stiff than they, H@'
Wanders one, his Young heart d'sAr
Oftenest, most pray for him.
Whatsoe'er they do or dare,
Wheresoeer roam, -
Have them, Father, in thy care,
Guide them safely home.
Home, oh! Father, in the sky, a 81
Where none wander and none die.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-05

1 nr A lady was asked the other day why she
chose to lead single life. and grase.v replied
"because am not able to support q kusband,
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-05

T The kind lady who sent us n.iuce pie ssv.
Western editor with the request please insert
IS assured that such articles are never crowded out
~ q press of other matter. s -,s..s .--s
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-05

II Fremont received $50 votes III the city of
baltimore, all Of which were cast BY fvreiyners
mostly Ger. ans. s.s, 'Es.a - .,..;5s.s
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-05

TIE AMERICAN PARTY IN MASSACHUSETTS.
A dispatch from Boston, dated November Efth,
says:
The Fillmore American Council for MassacRn--
setts met in this city yesterday afternoon. About
fifty delegates were im attendance. series Of res
olu,ions were discussed, and finally adopted. sc.
osledging the supremacy OF the National A
merican organization, and declaring in favor of
the publication of the ballot box, snl the preven-
tion of any interference of church hiearchism in
POLITICS, the protection OF American men, Ameri-
can rights and American interesis-an open Bi.
ble and free schools, registry law in every State
modification of tire naturalization laws, and, IN
f ne, for the general principle that "Amerieans
should rule America" A
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-05
~ A contemporary

country village in the neigho< saids i.
The gorgeous stringsof glass glissehed
on the heaving basons Of the village sslles, like
polished rubies on the delicate surface Of warml
appledumplings." -
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-05

sRrading makes full man. '-says Bsconb !: =
nd Fashion makes a full woman ''-says pu5eL
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-05

PArnING THR BsrrER-"Wilie, saiL dotins.
parent at the breakfast table to an abridged edition
Of himself. and who had just entered the grammar.
class at the high school, willie. my dear, Will YOU
pass the butterY'
..Thirtainly thir-akthes ne to pathe snytking.
Butter it'll q common thubshantiye, neuteF geAtlrrr
agreeth with hot buckwleat eaketh, and ith gov
erned by tllugar--,nolathct. ~dsrtli hood"
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-05
Dry Goods!
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL HOUSE

]. N. RATC1IfFhas nowa large stock
ct Staple and Fsney Dry Goods on hand
and 10 daily receiving new supplies which
he viii ssh low kr CASH. The public ol
this and adjoining counties are respectfully
invited to cnl and examine his stock con.
sistiugof
eilks. Miren .. Cslicoes. CIoaks, Nantes
Shswls. ribbons, laces. domcstics. carpet
ing. clothing and i2ah0ft everything worr
by l3disa. @ - girls. q
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-12-05

Some editor says that the destiny Of the. world
often hangs on the smallest trifes A little miS
between Chas. Bonaparte and bis love Leif5t
might have broken offa marriage which gnse BIRTH
to Napoleon and the battle of Waterloo. T..
which the Chicago Advertiser says: "Tes, tha
is the fact. Suppose "little miff" had tak,rs
place between Adam and Eve? What them
| A Yankee boastng an inveterate hatred ee
Everything British, is living ina neighboring ci =
with colonist family. He takes every cpport-
nifty to have slap at bfothe- Bulk and the cob
mist does what he can to defendthc venerable ger
tleman.
"You are arguing said the coleaist, "againsr
your ancestors"
mo. Pm not"
| "Who was your father?"
"A Yankee"
"Who were your fOrefathers.."
Yankees
"Who were Adam and Eve?'
''Yankccs by thunderr'
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peren" and tbs Office for the yisi,sssp Of TIA ,;ck
Both sre nspPosbie TO the case Of .okness oncnrna

percn" add the Office for the yista.n ~ IN. .;c
Both inspphoabie TO the Gaze OF sokness
among these cooied objects of our love- Roth s.sn ma
ths, the rshen ana 90. the Proprietor Of the patient
erv The Church inercession Is for the former nooa
STE turns coidy away from the sorrow and tr, OF The
owner without single prayer that be be spared the
los or enabled 10 bear il with icpston-tbopzh \,
NAV reduce him from the estate of a rentlen.n he
coup.. ling tim to labor for bis own subsistence Sbond
Fearing to weary you by pointing gu. specifically ALI
he additions and changes which the Prayer.booE r-
:, 'r,- we pause here-only hintng az a few frr;her
- tons too important to be overlooked
ssOuld not provision be made according 10 the in
con suggestions OF distinguished Northern Church
1sni ~ cases where parish church Deeds repair or
anis,osu. Mt for raising the necessary funds by the
10 - !, ficisnt number Of coored COMMUNICATE,
ShOrId no, the want st pre-ent - deeply felt NJ
CIiac,s srsn 4 Peace for Dsunity and against the
;nrosd, II edu, alton and intelligence be at once sup
piled
,o ba al improved as to enable charitable Christians
sn;ous 10 give aba udant ams Of their substance but
,mporarily deficient In the circulating medium 10 slip
colored person or Pc rsons INTO the sms-dish without
pnseeuly noise ard confusion
sbond not a commil stion service ike that OF the
ANGLICAN Church. or a form OF cursing and e1commu
picatiop ike the ssstere and besutifu composition
attributed TO Ernulpbus be inserted into the Prsyer
book for the warning and ntlmld alton OF black Chris
,sns who NAV be tempted by Satan 10 think of anlsw-
ful emigration toward the ungeniaf regions OF the
North
and the class in question, from which we have sb-
,rscted all the attributes Of humanity which can BE-
affected by human legislation, is il not NEE. and right
that a change be made in our present Common Ser.
vice1 The Roman Church administers that sacrament
70 the lsty In one kind only. Would il not be con-
stent witt, the true spirit of institutions to admin
liter the same to colored COMMITMENTS in nher kind
only
and ask for such prompt action upon them a. may pre-
erye the peace OF the Church and vndicate the rights
of southern gentlemen and Christians.
And your memorialists will ever pray &c
Iso,E,.,,s y c., Oct. /, 1856.
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MECHANICS AND WoRKINGMEN'S CENTRAL REPUB-
LIcAS USIoS.-An overlooking and enthusiastic meet
ing of this organization held last evening at their
Headquarters, No. Bowery. Letters were read from
Anthony J. Beecker, +. s. Capron, and Lewis W.
Ryckman accepting the nominations rendered them by
the Union at their previous meeting. letter was also
read from Mr.. James Fairnan the young mechanic
who SO siSnaly distinguished himself at the last week
meeting. He is now in Pennsy yana, and credhably
representing his order in logical and eloquent advocacy
Of the principles Of Republcanism. Mr.. Noys, an
pounced as 1.-THE Jersey Carpenter, delivered iorcIoe
I Woodford the Young Republican candidate for the
Finn Assembly District wouno up the exercises OF the
evening. amid tumult of enthusiasm, by stirring
and sir Susry eloquent address carrying his audience
aning cheers for Young Stewart l.. WoOdiord. lie
will nnquestionably receive heavy mechanic' 'n >
nnrt in bis district.
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tot.c Of tie Vigilance Committee hAs, to ne Cslfg-
Tia p{,rnse dried up." The Committee have oce9
eninently successful and since The acquud OF DurSe
his trial for pirscy even the law and order osoos
Of the dire animosty have admitted to The coorrs
OF ihings ard there Is almost perfect silence n
regard to the subject Political talk hss usurped u
place Of eyerNit ng else for the present The vaross
parties have had repeated meetings and proceseions.
ard considerable enthusiasm. If not excitement has
prevailed.
The assessment rolls for the City and County Of SEQ
FRANCISCO have been made out within the fortnight and
show The total valuation OF property 10 b. 81 S6s "a
p0see Is Is s57S
On Monday Sept - six clpper-ships with cargoes
of assorted merohs arriv eli in port from NewYork
snd Boston Two clipper ships also arrived the pe1t
day. beside other vessels from other quarters Thers
has consequently been considerable brekneSx about
the wharNes and warehouses Business seems 10 be
reyying. On this evening the National Circus opened
AZ ne Metropolitan Thester which has Temporarily
been converted into hippodroue, and been used a.
such during tire fortnight.
ON Frdsy Sept %, the British wa-s.eane~ Bra
arrived in port The French wsr-brig Aieibiade bad
arrived on The Sunday previous.
On Saturday September 9Th, \ number Of prisoners
were sentenced in the Court Of Sessions. Amoag
others one Frsnk Dumas, for grand ~ ceny, was
teneed 10 the State Prison for seven years. He at
tempted 70 con nit suicide and CIT hs throat in the
COur, room. but was prevented rom dong mucA
damage.
On the same afternoon, the money agreed to be pad
by the vigilance Committee to Alfred A. Green for tho
celebrated Pueblo papers 81, 600 was duly delivered.
portor of il in the bands Of VIM. r. Green, Afcd's
brother was seized BY the Sheriff in execution against
Alfred The fact that - much money had bern sctu-
ally paid tor the Pueblo papers opened the eyes OF the
community rs 10 their Importance. Hitherto they had
been considered BY many TO be hsnbug. They are
now regardei O. genuine IL 10 Understood uat the
Committee win present them TO the city.
On Tuesday Sept 30. the United States Chrud
Court commenced the trial Of Richard P. Hammysd.
ex.Colector of the port OF San Francisco, who had
been indicted for embezzcment of pablo moneys.
The sry failed to sgree eight being for conviction -
four for acQuittsl.
BoRs.-Yesterdsy morning We understand that
fine boy born N this city, and is thcScn Of Mr.
Julia Dean Hsyne. We congratulate the mother upso
this valuable accession. We recolleot ,snlia Deas
when she frst appeared upon the stage-a blooming.
blusbir maiden and We te dreamed then that either
she Ourselves would visit this far Of California
And now Julia Desnis the mother OF young Csfor-
MAN. Success to the little native. MAY be play hin
part in lise the worlds real stage ~ wsl AZ his
mother does upon the mimic one. We are glad 10 hear
the words Of the psy, that mother and child are
doing we'll" Alta, Sept II.
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REPLBLICAN NOMINATIONS.

FRAsKLN-For Member of Assembly, ANDREW W. MIL.
LAR DstrctAttoey, Henry PADDOCK; Sessions. JAMES
H. HOLLAND.
scBoHARE-For DistrictAttorney JOSHUA W. DONALDSON;
County Superintendent JOHN NJ. ScRsSER SessioLs, WIN
STRONG; Member of Assembly, Western District NORMAN
OTTMAS.
GREESB-EsT Assembly, lat District, JACOB VAN OaDrN
I'd District, HEzEUAn BALDWIN.
ALBANY Co-Ass.mbly, CLARKsox =. CROSBY of Water
vliet.
SENECA Co.-BESSoS OWEN of Seneca Falls for Member Of
Assembly CHAkLgs w SGERsoLL of Lodi for County Clerk
JAMES X. RICHARDSON of Waterloo for DsrctAtiorney
siMuyL CONRAD Justice Of Sessions.
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TWO WEEKS
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA
ARRIVAL OF THE ILLINOIS.
Sl.6Sl,967 In Gold.
THE REPUBLICAN MOVEMENT.
ENTHUSIASM FOR FREMONT.
NEWS FROM THE MINES.

The United States steamship Illinois, Charles :.
Boggs. L. 5. n. commander arrived at this port yes
terdsy afternoon. Sh, lef AspnwaI at 2;D on the
morning Of the Dist Of October and arrived at QuaEan-
tine at 2:3O p. N. on the 18th.
She brings the California mails q o. 6, 33 pasSen
engers, and 81 6Sl ,967 IN treasure OF freight.
Pacific Mail Steamship Company steamer Golden
Gste, X. II. Pearson commander .A san Francisco,
Oct. g. at 2:iO p. m, and srrived At Panama on the
Goth, at 10 a. M, bringing 39' passengers. and - l5s,
81 in treasure on freight, lis cf which was
foreign account.
Oct. -, Chas, Jones, aged 81 of Liverpool Eng,
died Of spople1y. Oct IS Isssc n Wilson, aged
three months died cf marasmus. Oct. -, Patrick
Ryan, aged 81, of New-York dieC OF consumption.