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ual members, is stronger than the obligation
which impels to the resistance of individual
wrongs and for the reason that the law of self
preservation, when applied to the State, is far
more important than when applied to an indvidu-
al, and though individuals perish, the existence
of the State must be defended as the great object
for which society is formed The obligation rests
upon society then, and. is recreant to its sacred
duty, it do net act up to it, to compel its ind-
vidual members to cease their moral treason, the
inaiction of premeditated wrong upon its funda-
mental interests.
If public offences be committed then, by any
class Of cur people by the improper use Of inoxi-
eating agents; if the ballot-box be imperiled; if
the peace and property Of the people be threatened
with detriment society," for its own protection, is
bound to suppress the evil, and it is recreant to
its duty, to itself and to postety, fit do it not
To oil who thus offend against public right and
the public good either as venders, purchasers or
consumers, (and bear in mind, that here speak of
public, not private rights commend to their con-
sideration the philosophy evolved by our hero,
Dade McFoggin. The public voice of York Dis
trict demands reform To those from whom the
reform is demanded, we say in all kindness
keep cool, and exercise becoming fortitude under
whatever suffering may be in store for you. Call
Dade McFoggin's philosophy to your relief, and
say with him. "lt the gentlemen alone, Peggy, they
are only sOhpping me for my good. GIVE UP THE
DEMJoHN, oEaoY. When one can't help il, Peggy
dear, it jj:a as arell TO gin up." -
|, JUVENAL.
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Columbia Market,
JgsEa


.t : 80 4 49,
Co4on.-At the date Of onr last weekly report
it will be recollected that We left the market quiet
but steady, at prices ranging from ,8@10ac. In
the latter part of the week now. under review. a
somewhat brisker feeling prevailed, and PRICES
advanced 4@8, and in some instances 3c. on our
former quotations. In the course of the week tWyo
steamers have arrived from Europe, viz :the AT.
lantic and Asia. By the former cotton WAS dull
and prices easier, by the latter, which brought
dates to the 18th instant, prices had advanced Ia
with sales Of 46 900 bales spectators taking 500
and exporters 5000 bales. These accounts. COM
ing to hand as they did on Saturday, when there
was no cotton offering, leaves it impossible for us
to say what effect they may have on our market.
and will therefore refer the reader to the Quota.
tions found below, as we think they are true
criterion Of the present value Of the article. Viz:
Inferior s2@sa; ordinary 9@9} middling ss@
81, good middling 93@1o fair 10a @1o5 and
choice 10s@10ac "a. ss5,;5 49, - , =
Baeon.-We have no quotable change to notice
in the price Of bacon, snd therefore we continue
our former quotations of 1I@1 for hog round;;,
sides 1l@n3 and hams 1l@ @l2c, according to
quality. ;Ss ~ -
Corn-The corn market has been Quiet but
steady throughout the whole Of the week, and con.
sequently we are obliged to continue our previous
quotations of 64@6sc % bushel. S3. =
Oats.-The article of oats is much neglected,
and therefore no actual price can be quoted. We
still give 40@45c p bushel as the nominal price.
Peas.-The stock of peas on sale is large, and
consequently the market is quiet but steady, at
65@70c % busheL -sSs,s ~. ;s..e-
Flour.-We have no quotable change to notice
in the price Of -four, and we therefore continue
to quote $53@$64 for common to good brands;
fine family -four So 59 Dbl. y. ~ ,1s...Ssasa.
Fodaer.-No change to notice.in this article:=-
We quote S1.40@S150 u 100 lbs. - 8: 8 -. =
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DAVIDSON COLLEGE.

From friend who was present on the occasion,
we have received the following account of the
commencement of the above institution. 1t would
seem that this College is likely to become, and
that soon, one of the most important literary in
stitutions Of the South.
"The Annual Commencement Of this Institution
came off on Thursday, 2Gth Of June. A multi
tude was in attendance, with the usual amount of
youth and beauty. A fine opportunity was affor-
ded for the display of intellectual culture on the
part of students, and of extravagant fashion on
the part of the audience. After the arduous con-
icts in literature it must be refreshing to aspir-
ny who are evidently highly pleased with them
selves, and who seem to wish others to share
largely in similar feeling.
Commencement day was preceded by an exam
ination for four days, said to be searching and
close. Eighty students were in attendance. Of
these eight graduated. Near fifty rise Sophomore
next session, (l5th of September.) The Saluta-
tory oration was delivered by J. C. Caldwell, of
Fairfield, S. c. Being in Latin it was listened to
with profound attention. 7. C. Henderson of Da-
wilson College delivered the Valedictory-A. n.
McCallum of Tennessee, the Philosophical Ora
ton.
One on the "Old North State" called forth re-
peated cheers North Carolina bids fair to rival
South Carolina in the work of sclfgratulation.-
Some of the Orations did great creditto the young
gentlemen. The whole of the exercises were en-
livened by the performance of Brass Band from
Charlotte.
c. D. Fishburn was inaugurated Professor of
the Greek Language and Literature. On Wednes-
day, the rival Literary Societies were represented
by their several speakers. Great disappointment
was felt by the absence of N. D. Hoge, D. D.. of
Richmond, Va, one of the Orators elect, who was
detained by family affection. The other Society
was favored with an address from Rev. NJ. Nc
Queen Of Richmond County, n. C. Six addition
al Orations were delivered by these Societies on
Wednesday evening. Not being present at any
Of these displays of youthful eloquence, / can
say nothing of their merits.
The Trustees were in pretty full attendance.-
They were apparently harmonious-each trying
to promote the interest of the College. They have
obtained Decree Of the Court, that 100000 of
the Chambers legacy be paid over immediately
They expect that final decision will soon be
made in the case of this munifcent bequest. The
friends of the College are sangune in their expec-
tations, that all will be eventually obtained, and
that it will amount to S25O,O00, or even $500, ,OO0
The Trustees have taken incpient steps to use the
interest as it may come into their hands for the
benefit of the College. The principal they oan
never use, according to the will of the benevolent
donor.
In connection with the President, DR.. Lacy,
there are four Professors-two Of them natives Of
South Carolina. Another will be elected at the
next Annual Meeting Of the Board. With seven
Professors and ample funds, and with the blessing
of the great head of the Church. Davidson Col
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THE SENATORIAL CANVASS.

We are pleased to notice in several Of our ex'
changes the warm endorsement of the course pur'
sued by the Candidates for the Senate in this Dis
trict. From the Columbia Examiner, and the
Due West Telescope, We clip the following para
graphs:-
WELL DONE YoRKv1LLE-We trust that the
candidates in every District in the State, our OWE
particularly, will in the approaching canvass, imi
tate the example ofMessrs. Witherspoon McCaW'
-E1aminer.
"DEcEYT"-The course of Messrs. Witherspoon
and McCaw meets with our hearty appreciation.
We would like to see this honorable course pursu-
ed in all our Districts, from Richland, the centre,
to the circumference. Cannot some active man
or men draw up n pledge precisely like that sign
ed by Messrs. Witherspoon, and McCaw and pre-
sent it to our Candidates for the Senate and for
the House. or for any other office, and the man
that refuses to sign it, let him be known. Let
every candidate run on his own merits. 'Leteve-
ry tub stand on its own bottom. ."-7elescope.
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For the Yorkville Enquirer.
KEEP THE BALL IN MOTION.


Messrs. Editors From indications in various
quarters, we are warranted in entertaining san
guine hope, that the day is not far distant, when
alcohol and every other agent used for the corrup-
ton of the elective franchise, shall be banished
from the precincts of the ballot-bo1, and more
wisdom, and better judgment be exercised in
their stead.
The course, adopted by the candidates for the
Senate, meets with such general approval, that the
inducement is strong for all other candidates-no
matter for what ofice-to follow their noble e1-
ample. do verify believe, that this single act
will be the means of accomplishing more real good
for our District and State, than would likely be
effected, were it possible they were both elected,
and remained in the Senate chamber the remainder
Of their lives
admit, that have heard Of few persons eI-
pressing their sorrow in consequence Of the pledge
signed by these gentlemen but thereis one thing,
with regard to such sorrowing individuals, do
not hesitate to say; they are not by any means
safe persons to be entrusted with an equal share
of the sovereign power. A man, who will not
vote merely because he is not paid for it in whis-
key is not capable of voting as he should; and it
will be much better for our District md State, that
such do not vote at all.
Ny principal object, however, in sending you
this article for publication is, to direct the atten-
ton of your readers to the fact that there is dam
ger in taking the mere beginning of u reformation
as being the completion Of it, and to incite them
not to relax their efforts until thorough deliver
ance is effected This cannot be done until some
plan is adopted, by which our Offices will be filled
by men of ability and moral integrity, and who
are possessed of the noble spirit of philanthropy
and patriotism men, who will adhere to-, and
maintain that which they believe to be right,
though the whole world besides be against them.
Make such men rs these guardians of our institu-
tions, and we then will feel safe no matter what
the emergency. Knowing their principles, we may
rest confident they will act for the good of their
constituents under oil circumstances.
Let us not then sit down, and fold our arms un.
der the deusive hope, that all is well, even though
the practice of treating be suppressed-a very de-
sirable consummation certainly-yetis is it not prob
able, there may be some candidates, who, believing
it may be to their personal advantage, and perfect
ly regardless of the dictates of their conscience,
will resume the practice from precisely the same
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motive which now prompts them to desst, that is,
in order to be on the popular sdes These ssseven-
sided" men, who Hatter with soft words, approve
or pretend to approve of every ones course-no
matter what it may be, who, whilst with those
known to be decidedly religious, pretend to be
strong advocates of morality and religion, and,
perhaps the very next day, become the ring-lead-
ers of~some revelling, drunken throng, have lit
tie confidence in. Who can have confidence in
such hypocrisy? know it is aprevalent opinion,
that to succeed we'll, candidate must adapt him.
self to the company he may chance to be in, and
admit it is proper in certain sense, or toa GER
tain extent; but he should never7change or con-
ceal his principles, avow those he does not in
conscience entertain. tits perfectly right, that Q
Minister of the Gospel should preach in different
styles to different congregations; but he should
always preach the same doctrines and the same
truth.
do not wish to be understood as alluding to
any particular person or persons, but merely to
point out the evil we in danger of overlooking,
while exuting in the hope that We shall no longer
be annoyed with the whiskey-drenching system Of
electioneering. How then are we to avoid this
evil? The plan has already been proposed. If
men of ability and moral worth do not offer them
selves as candidates, let the people nominate them
adhere to the nomination, and elect them. There
is no lack of such men to fill our Offices and, as
the sovereign power is in the people, it is their
duty to exercise it with wisdom. If they do not
If they will not, the sin must rest on their own
heads.
Let every man then, who is interested in the
welfare of his country-and who is not, exercise
his influence in banishing from our country these
evils, which like the canker-worm, are destroying
the very vitals of the constitution, and spreading
their baneful influence throughout our whole po-
itical government and, if not arrested, will prove
our final destruction. -
ANTIOCH, June 26th. Il.
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THE WAR IN CONGRESS.

We make the following extract from the report,
in the Baltimore Sun, of the Congressional pro-
ceedings for Monday:
Mr.. Burlingame defended Massachusetts, against
general and specific charges, claiming that in all
that constitutes true greatness, she is the first
State, and her present performances superior to
her past patriotic recollections. He was sorry to
find Mt the head of her list of assailants the Presi
ident of the United States, who had deliberately
perverted history to eulogize the South ut the ex
pense of the North, and become the chieftain of
sectonalism. Massachusetts, believed with South
Carolina that the fugitive slave law is unconsttu-
al
Mr. Keitt asked Mr.. Burlingame for his authoiri-
ty relative to South Carolina.
Mr.. Burlingame cited the remarks of the Char
lesion Mercury, which spoke of the fugitive slave
law as infringement of one Of the most cherish
ed principles of tbs Constitution. In conclusion,
he referred to Mr.. Summers speech as purity and
nobleness in its sentiments and severity in its stric
lures against tyranny. Mr.. Sumner neveyhad
personal enemy-his character was as pure as the
snow which falls on his native hills. His heart
overaowng with kindness for every human being
bearing the upright form Of man. He was an
accomplished scholar and chivalric gentleman
a member Of this House, who had taken the oath
to support the Constitution stole into the Senate
and smote him as Cain smote his brother
Mr.. Keitt. "It's false." [Sensation.
Mr.. Burlingame replied that he would not handy
epithets, but responsible for his own language
only, and doubtless the gentleman was RESPONSE
BILE for his ~,
Mr.. Keitt. II am"
Mr.. Burlingame, after describing and severely
condemning the assault, asked :-"Call you that
chivalry-in what code Of honor did you get au-
thority for that If we ore not to have freedom Of
speech, what is all this government worth? If
we are to be called to account by some gallant
nephew Of some gallant uncle for something which
does not suit their sensitive nerves, want to know
it. If the conflict is to be transferred from the
peaceful intellectual field, where honors are equal
and easy, we desire to know it. ,s
The time may come when Massachusetts, may
withdraw her representatives to her own bosom
when safety is not to be found for them under the
flag of our country-but while these representa-.
tives are here they will speak when and how they
will, uncaring for consequences. If they are pres
scd too long and far, they will not shrink from the
defence of the honor of the Commonwealth of Mas
saohusetts and freedom Of speech.
Mr.. Keitt sought to obtain the floor, which was
awarded to Mr.. Carlile; who declined to yield it.
Mr.. Kett gave notice, that he should on Mon
day reply to some points Of Mr.. Burlingame's
speech.
Mr.. Burlingame, after concluding his speech,
was privately congratulated by his friends.
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"DAvUs SUM, NON GDIPus."
III am monarch of all this hot house:
INN lord Of the stick md the pen,"

am lord OF the stick and the pen."
The editors Of this paper, individually md COL
lectively, either for thu: the weather was hot, or
they had business, or Lad none, or for some other
reason, or for none at all-you see we are deter
mined to be correct, have expatrated themselves
for whose good we are not so certain, and are now,
no doubt, treading the soil where they and buck
darkies hustle each other on the pavement-per-
haps on Chestnut street-perhaps on Broadway.
Coming into the office one morning about the
time the Kings Mountain whistled her piercing
peal; "Lewis, said they,'w are off; do the best
you Gun with the machine" and off they were.
Now was not that tender parting? "Do the best
you can" which, being enterpreted, means: stand
up to the type all day-read adnewspapersa all night
scissorize CODY afterwards-add thereto four hours
in correcting proof-make up packages while you
eat-enter new subscribers between winks-do
pile of other things-and play some too with the
baby-a pretty s'best you CAM mess truly. We
want all the high, and low and old field schools Of
the district to 60 to work, and figure out by the
single rule of three, how many of these diurnal
convolutions will have to be concatenated into
continuative homogeneity to energize US for this
omnium- -gatherum of halcyon doings-or, to speak
in dialect more readily understood, to make US
competent to the include"
Well, we'll, well The thermometer in our shell
often at 102-and to dproprietor editorially,
mechanically financially, and other less multi
farious, as Juvenal or Mrs. Partington, forget
which, says: "Just think of it )" and of just such
paper too as the ENQUIRER is-Primus inter pares;
don't we raise dust?
But you, our worthy and very kind masters
you dycd-in-the-w editors-the real Simon-pure'
"when shall we three meet again? ?" If it is to be
"in thunder, lightning and rain," tell you, do
come back quickly. The way it is hot, and the
crops suffering, is unmistakable. Our motto how
ever is, take naught amiss. What is yours.
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CORRESPONDENTS OF THE ENQUIRER.
CHARLESTON, June 80.

CHARLESTON, June 30.
The business which has absorbed the attention
of Factors, Spectators and Banks here for the
last nine months is beginning to dwindle down to
point, and the excitement which has been kept up
during the whole time, is giving way. Factors
who have been very busy, are now beginning to
look about for some place to spend the vacation.
The wharves begin to look bare, and the shipping
is becoming thin and in spite Of the sea-breeze
which springs up occasionally, every thing looks
hot and uninteresting. The fact is, there is
gloomy dulness which prevails for two or three
months every summer about the wharves Of Char
lesion, which is anything but refreshing.
This season, there will be some activity caused
by the shipping which will be required to carry of
the wheat, which it is expected will be received
here during the next three months. Speaking OF
Wheat, reminds me that in your District, many OF
the farmers have increased their wheat lands with
the view of producing some for market hope
to hear that they were successful in producing
good crops, and that they will be repaid for their
labor.
The price which will be paid for wheat this sea-
son, will no doubt be sufficient to make the pro-
duction of the article profitable, but at the same
time, we cannot expect such prices to prevail rs
did last year.
The price of -four now, is from S5.25 to SG.25
for fine and superfne last year. the prices ran
ged from $3.50 to 9.75.
Last year, England and France had to depend
entirely on the United States for their supply
their own crops being unusually short. This year,
all the old channels for breadstuffs have been
opened and besides, the crop of England is said
to be fine. When we consider all these causes, it
is reasonable to suppose that breadstuffs will be
comparative cheap this season, particularly as the
crop of wheat in the United States will be much
larger than was ever harvested before.
There is one advantage the Southern wheat
harvest and send to market our entire crop before
the Northern wheat can be got ready, and as -four
from new wheat will always meet with better sale,
the millers will be anxious to buy, and will give
good prices for it.
Your farmers can take advantage Of this cir
cumstance and profit by it they will act with
reason If they will get their crop of wheat ready
for market as fast as they can, and are willing to
take fair price for it, they can get it for all they
have to spare If they hold back for higher rates
they will either have to take very low prices or
keep it at home. The article must come down
When the crop is all ready, the price, now very
low, must come lower. j.
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THE MILITARY SCHOOL.

A short article prepared by friend, giving an
account of the examination Of the Cadets OF the
Kings Mountain Military School, was handed in
for publication this week, but owing to an unavod-
able circumstance, we are compelled to defer its
publication. 1t will appear, however, in our next
ISSUE 1t will be seen by reference to our adver
tising columns, that the exercises of the School
will be resumed on the Let Of September next in
the New Garrison Buildings. The Institution is
in o fourishing condition, and without one word
of commentator from US, recommends itself to
the patronage of Parents and Guardians through
out the State 1t is certainly the best school Of
which we have any knowledge.
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Omualrp.

D1ED-in Lincolnton, N. c., on the 2Oth ultimo,
WILLIAM WILLIAMSON, aged 45 years TO
those who knew him, and the family from whence
he sprung, eulogy is unnecessary but still it is
the privilege of friend to pay some tribute to his
memory. ;z-S ). - - j; So
prominent lawyer and an.accomplished an. gen.
teman, apure and honest disciplinarian, o strict
constructionist of Law, Gospel, and the Constitn-
ton, he entertained the hearty well done, and re-
spect of oil. He was a man of fthe world-his
heart and his purse were alike open to l-and his
manly form and honest countenance never belied
the sincerity Of heart, which knewno evil. He
was On Odd Fellow in oil its ,teachings.
His private virtues will recommend themselves
his public are engrayen on the memories Of those
with whom he hos bean intimately acquainted
Farewell my friend, none are saultless-that what
ever errors you may have committedin this world,
will be erased by the accusing Angel is the expec
tation and hope Of those you have left behind
There will be Equity there, and, dear friend, you
are our Commissioner. T. j. E.
Yorkville, July Cd 1856. 49,.
In this place on the 23d ult., Mr.. SAMUEL
CARSON, aged about 80 years.
On the 23d ultimo, at Bennettsville, Marlboro,
District, S. c., at the House of Rev. ?. e. Bishop
Miss MARY A. NJ MCKNIGHT, after an illness
of fifteen days.
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DEATH OF JOSIAH K1LaoRE, Eso.-This gentle.
man died at his residence, in this district on SAN
day last, in the si1ty-sixth year of his age. He
was well known throughout the district and State,
as IN intelligent, enterprising and honest man -
No one in Greenville enjoyed larger share Of the
confidence of his fellow-citizens Inhis early life.
he filed the Office of Surveyor of the State
more recently, he represented his districtfor
four years in the State Legislature, and, during
many years past, he acted as.one Of the magis.
trates of this district His public duties were all
efficiently and faithfully discharged. he was one
of the earliest and most liberal supporters Of the
.Greenville and Columbia Railroad and, from the
organization Of the Company until prevented by
falling health, he was one Of its Directors. ~
In private life, he was esteemed for his moral
and upright department, and for his hind and cour-
teous bearing. - iys5; NJ - - -
His death was the result Of paralysis, under
which he had labored for several years past.
Patriot and lAountafnser,