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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-05

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On johnson Street, between Let and Cd.
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ID nancntly established cusc1v0
In Keokuk, With IN ample supply of
the very best material Tor the man
ufacture Ut Casrisges, Boggiss, Gigs and Hacks
We are prepared 10 make all articles ia our line
in the very best style and Of the choicest material
Oh reasonable tersns and prompt notice.
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-02-21
RETURN.DAY.

Saturday next is Return day-the last "day OF
grace" we fear, formany an uulucky victim to the
credit system. The signs Of the times indicate
that o large number of cases will be returned; i;
though, we place no little dependence upon the ia
vorable condition of the markets to bring relief to
a multitude of distressed pockets.
We have been glad to notice the throng OF wag-
ons in our streets for several days past; and the
disposition evnced by holders to meet the demands
of their creditors According to the best informa-
ton, there will not probably be better time than
the present for selling cotton and other produce,
and farmers who are taking advantage Of the sea-
son are doubtless acting wisely in every point Of
view. The prices may advance to much higher
figure but on the other hand they may decline, and
if fall they must, We need not soon expect them
to recover. Therefore, sell your cotton, pay debts
Especially the printer,) and then hold up your
heads like honest people.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-02-21
THE INDIAN LAND.

Our friends in the Indian Land will refer to the
notice of a meeting to be held at Rock Hill on
Saturday. the 9th prozino, for the purpose ofnomi-
mating candidate to represent the peculiar inter
est of their section in the next Legislature.
1t is much to be regretted that in matter Of
this nature, which Immediately concerns the entire
District, necessity should exist for sectional &C
ton. Such is the case, however. 1t is known
that the peculiar conditions which affect the Peo-
pie of the Indian Land are such that their interests
are subserved by delegate from their number, Of
their own choice and nomination; and the other
sections of the District, acknowledging the justice
of this claim, have hitherto cheerfuly accorded to
them the testimony of their suffrage. The like
will, We are sure, again be the case, whenever our
friends in the Indian Land, with unanimity and
harmony Of action, indicate the man ofther choice.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-02-21

ceedings were unimportant. The sugar crop
in Cuba is pronunced an entire failure half OF the
cane is left standing, and planters have been una
BILE to grind that which has been cut, in conse-
quence of wet weather and want of fuel to dry it
........Brig. Gen. Nesbtt has resigned the com.
mand of the 9Th Brigade, S. C. Cavalry-that in
which "hoss" companyin York wonld vegetate-
and new election has been ordered for the 29th
day of March. Col. James A. Anderson, of Spar
tanburg, has been nominated for the succession.
.......No tidings have yet been received Of the
missing steamer Pacific, now thirty-one days out.
Several vessels are now in search, but fears are
that these praiseworthy exertons will be fruitess
........The Times says that Capt DeSaussure's
company, U. 8. A., are stationed at Leavenworth,
Kansas, and of course will be called on if fight
is to be had. This company was raised in Colum-
bia last summer, and will not be very ready to
murder the "Border Rufians % '.........P. T. Bar
mum, the once wealthy humbug man, has been
put into bankruptcy, and F. Crosswell appointed
Trustee of his estate......The National Conven-
ton Of the American party will meet in Philadel-
phia on the 22nd instant. An effort will be made,
and it is thought will be successful, to postpone
the nomination.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-02-21

A company has been formed in the
city of New York, composed Of hfty-fve
families, and numbering in all about two
hundred persons, who will emigrate to Kan
sas the coming spring. They have sub
scribed capital of s29,500. A site has al.
ready been elected-a place on the banks of
the Neosha river, near the southern boun-
dary of. Kansas, where the climate is warm,
like that of Virginia. Their plan Of settle
ment is briefly as follows: -Four square
miles are occupied. In the centre, plot OF
land is laid out in the form of an octagon,
which takes in two or three hundred acres.
Roads radiate from the centre in such man
ner that the whole piece is conveniently cut
up into sixteen farms, adjoining and termin-
ating at one end of the octagon. The six
teen farm houses are placed around this plot,
each one upon separate farm and yet near
together
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-02-21
LIMESTONE SPRINGS.

Tuesday last, our hotel (Walker's) was made
lively and lovely and to blossom as the rose" by
the presence of charming bevy of girls, who,
under the charge of their Principal were en- route
for the Limestone Springs Female High School
We are told they were fcrty-fve in number, and
that large proportion are yet on the way! The
number is very considerably larger than any that
has heretofore passed through YOrkville, and it
cer:ainly affords conclusive proof of the increa-
sed prosperity Of the school.
1t is worthy of note that among others we're sew
eral young ladies from the Northern States, who
have been sent South to undergo thorough sys-
tenn Of training in this school. Such phenome-
aon might be attributed in some measure to the
comparative miidnesS Of our climate but in these
instances, Mr. CURTIS has received assurances of q
different motive. The truth is beginning to be as
certained and appreciated among the intelligent
class Of the North, that all expenses considered,
a more thorough and complete education can be
obtained in the South, and at cheaper rate than
in any of the first-class Semnaries Of the North.
We have not doubt of the truth of this assertion,
and we are only surprised that the Southern peo-
pie have Rot ere this pro6ted by it.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-02-21
OUR CLUBS.

1t affords us pleasure not only to receive the in
dcations of the kind wishes and the active cxer-
tions of friends in behalf of paper. but to ten
der to them in return our best and most grateful
acknowledgements. We know that much Of our
success must depend upon the merit Of our own
efforts, but we are equally we'll aware that these
efforts will be but poorly repaid without the gen.
erous offices of those who are friendly to our en-
terprise. With their aid we con and will accom-
plish much; without it, our progress must be halt
ing and lame.
But it is not our design to infict an article on
the reader. We merely desire to express our
thanks to Maj. MYLEs sM1TRfor club Of sixteen,
from New Centre; to DR.. WRIGHT, for club OF
fifteen, from Hopewell; and to Mr.. A. F. FEwELL,
for club of seventeen, from Ebenezer. The sever
al clubs ut Rock Hill, the remaining club at Ebe-
nezer, at New House, Antioch, StowesTille, and
other points, are yet to be heard from; we trust,
however, that our friends who have hitherto ex-
erted themselves liz our behalf, will soon be ready
to make their reports.
Meantime, we continue to send to club subscri-
bsrs, until instructions to the contrary are recev-
ed. Unless the payments be made before the e1-
pration of three months, however, the full rates
will be charged on each subscription; inasmuch as
the only benefit that can result to us from the sys-
tenn of clubbing must come from promptness Of
payment.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-02-21
COMPREHENSIVE.

The notice of the dissolution of the co-partner-
ship of THoMAssoN and LINDSAY, and the announce
ment of THoMAssoN and JENKINS, will be found in
our advertising columns We are pleased to learn
that it is the purpose Of Or. JENKINS to make his
home permanently in Yorkville. An acquaintance
formed in our College days enables US to extend
to him cheerful welcome, and confidently to re-
commend him to the generous confidence Of our
home-people. He comes amongst US well-recom-
mended, too, from abroad-having, besides his
graduation and practice in this country spent sew
eral years in the best schools of Paris and Dublin.
In the course of few weeks, the Drug Store
will be replenished with full supply Of articles
in their line
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-02-21
ARRIVAL OF THE CANADA.

Tie Steamer Canada arrived at Halifax on the
18th instant, with advices from Liverpool to the I'd
instant During the week ending the 3lst ult.,
the cotton market had advanced I'D, p ib., and
closed steady and quiet, the sales having compri-
sed $4,000 bales; of which spectators took r.
900, and exporters, $4,000 ba!es-leaving $4,000
bales, of all descriptions, to the trade On Friday
the lst inst, u, 900 bales we're sold; and on Sat-
urlay, the I'd 10,000-the market being firm but
ouiet. The demand continued active for specula-
ton and export. Breadstuffs had considerably
declined in all the markets. The following para
graphs embrace the important items by this arri'
val -
Everything seems to indicate that peace will
soon be declared. The peace protocol memoran-
DUN was signed on the 1st inst. by the ministers
of the FIVE powers, and short armlstlce WILL pro-
baby be agreedupon. Dispatches received in Vi
euna from Russia confirm the telegraphic announce
ment of the unconditional acceptance by the
Car of the propositions of the allies. The Con-
gress was TO have met in Paris about the 18th
inst, and everything will probably be settled by
the 25th inst The preliminary proceedings, &c.,
only await the arrival Of the Turkish Plenipoten-
tiary, Derbish Pacha. Baron Brunow and Count
Orloff represent Russia, Lord Clarendon England,
De Azeglio Sardinia, Buol, Austria, and Walew-
ski, France 1t is asserted that Prussia refuses
to accede to the conditions exacted by the allies
prior to admission to the Peace Conference, and
that consequently she will be excluded.
The Queens speech was quite mcagre, and did
not even mention American affairs. The London
Morning Advertiser, however, says that Mr.. Buch-
AMMAN and Lord Clarendon had an interview at
the Foreign Office on the 29th ultimo, and that
very angry words were exchanged in relation to
the Central American question.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-02-21
GRAuAhI,a MAGAZINE.

The February number of "Graham's American
Monthly" has been on our table for several weeks;
and though the dish has been tempting, we have
not been able until now to give it thorough dis
cusson. Abeautiful picture, "Minnie's Present"
is the first gem by way of frontspiece, followed
BY fashion-plate, and numerous engravings inter-
spersed with the letter-press. A sketch Of the
hardy and daring adyenturer, DR.. KANE, is one Of
the most readable papers we have ever found in
the pages of Magazine. 'Galvanism !" a "Mem.
OR of Celebrated Chinese Lady, who fourished
ten thousand years ago." the continuation Of "The
Pirate Hoard" by W. GILMORE SIMMs, and the
"Home-Star," are mentionable articles. The last
is from tho pen of our whilom contributor, j.
WooD DAVIDSON, Esq, and is SO entirely clever
that we must share it, after o while, with our
readers. The price of Graham" with the En-
ou1RER, is Four Dollars.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-02-21

x - Dealers. = 3. ".
49, "a FEBRUARY q.
Cotton.-Throughout theweek underreyiew, our
market has exhibited unusual animation; the de-
mand has continued to be very lively, and large
number Of bales have changed hands. Since the
arrival of the Persia, prices have advanced gradu-
ally and firmly. The adyices by the Canada,
quoting an advance Of i'd, arrived Tuesday even
ing, and impaired new activity to the market,
though, thus far, theruling rates have been af
fected. We place our quotations ,at to 81, with
theremark that the rates on all grades continue to
have an upward tendency. A choice quality might
be sold at 9.62.
Foar.-The demand for -four is still lively
The market is dull, however, and prices continue
to decline. We quote in sacks, $3.25@$3.60; (;
for barrels, $7.25@$7.76. -
Grain.-The grain market is also dull, and pri-
ces wavering. The demand is good, at the follow
ing rates: Wheat sl.25@$l.5o; Corn, go GO
cents y bushel; Oats, 40; Peas, so a 65 cents.
GrOceries.-The supply Of Groceries is larger
than at our last report. Prices are advancing
elsewhere, but our own market remains the same,
to wit: Sugar, New Orleans, l23; Refined, Is;
Coffee, Rio, Is a. 2o-Java, 16 q %; Aolas'es,
India 62-superfne New Orleans, 70cents Mack
rsl, Sc y half-barrel Sail, $3.50 y sack; Cheese
20 cents; Rice, SIS 79 bushel.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-02-21
THE CINCINNATI CONVENTION.

The Carolinian, of Friday last, says: '"Ths
last mail brought US the following letter from our
Senator, the Hon. ]. s. Preston, which we have
permission to publish. The firm and consistent
messages of President Pierce have Influenced him,
as they have many others, to yield their scruples
to going to the Convention, if by doing so they
con advance the prospects Of his reelection.
New ORLEANS, February 8, 1855.
Mr. Dear Sir: I was one Of the members Of
the Legislature who declinedt to join an appeal to
the people, asking them to send delegates to the
Cincinnati Convention. Iopposed the movement
first, from my unwillingness to see the State
change its policy in regard to these caucuses, but
mainly because at that time could not see to what
section of the Democratic party We could safely
ally ourselves Our nearest ally undoubtedly
seemed to be the President; but who were his
friends and supporters in the Democracy of the
North In New York, unquestionably our most
dangerous enemies. Who were his bitterest oppo-
nents in the same regions AS unquestionably the
best friends we have beyond our own borders, the
Hards of New York. Neither in the Middle States
the North or the West, was Mr.. Pierce considered
as representing section of the party. And even
in the South we were casting aboutwith the names
of Buchanan, Dallas, Douglas and Dickinson, and
perhaps jointly, now and then, as in Alabama and
Mississippi, mentioning Mr.. Pierce. In this con-
fusion, the question was natural-where might we
fall in the ultimate action of the Convention? l
think, therefore, edusty for the interests Of
the South, and the good name of our own State.
confess frankly that Mr. Pierce has entirely
solved this difficulty, and ], for one, can no longer
hesitate in the conviction that it is our duty and
our interest, and the duty and interest of every
1ala 10 fbofH
tion instructed and pledged to vote for Mr. Pierce
without alternative.
The wheels of government were stopped by our
enemies on on issue involving the vital interests Of
the South. In the very heat and fury of the con-
test, Mr.. Pierce threw the weight Of the Executive
branch into the scale of Southern and constitu.
tional right. This act proves that with pure
and wise constitutional construction, there may be
Joined heroismin craftsmanship rs lofty in cour-
age and daring as the heroism of the battlefield
or the quarterback. Mr.. Pierces annual mes
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-02-21
PRINTERS INK,

While perusing our exchange papers, our eye
catches, day after day, proof piled upon proof of
the benefits resulting from judicious and liberal
system of advertising but as editors are regard
ed as interested in the propagation of such facts
and, therefore, to be suspected, We have not given
them publication Here are two instances, how
ever, which we must venture to give-one from
the Toledo Blade, the other, from the Charleston
Courier:-
"Some ten years since, when Detroit was very
little if any larger than Toledo two young men
from the East, where the true principle of adverti
sing is better understood than at the West, having
taken store centrally situated, opened with
the determination of expending their entire profits
except rent and clerk hire for the first year, in ad
yertising and printing. They did so, e1pending
about 81 400 The next year they set apart half
their profits for the same purpose, but long before
the year expired the senior partner told the wri-
ter of this article that they could not expend 80
much as they could find no place to putt. Every
paper in the State almost contained their business
notices, while their handbils, circulars and cards,
were scattered abroad In this way they have
gone on, expending annually about four thousand
dollars, until their busnessahas SO increased that
they occupy ten sale rooms, each 100 feet in depth
by IS in width, and give employment to one hun
dred clerks. One Of the partners told US that
their business the past year amounted to a trite
over q million and half of dollars, leaving them
a nett profit over oil expenses, Of fifty thousand
dollars"
Tho Courier, of last week, says :-"ln relation
to the balm of q Thousand Flowers" a prepara-
tion lately added to tho elegant necessities and
comforts of the toilet which has been advertised
in our columns by the enterprising proprctors, w.
2. Fetridge & Co., of Boston, we have received
singular announcement. 1t seems that the press
has outrun the possibilities of transportation on
reasonable notice. and the advertising publicity
given to the article in addition to its intrinsic
merits, has excited such an unexpected demand,
that the supply cannot hold out. From two agen.
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sage Is the most brilliant and virtuous political act
which has illustrated the country for thirty years.
Forit he deserves the gratitude, the confidence
and the support Of the South, and Of every true
will manifest her appreciation Of his worth by en-
deavoring, in oil just ways, to effect his e-cection
TO that Office in the honors Of which he has placed
himself side by side: with Jefferson, Madison and
Monroe.
As member of the Legislature, thelaws Of the
State confer on me the privilege of voting for the
President privilege they unrighteously deny to
the people of Richland. / believe cannot exer-
else that privilege more worthily than by casting
my vote for Franklin Pierce. This / will certain
ly do, unless the people Of Richland give me most
manifest instruction to the contrary.
Very respectfully,
JOHN 8. PRESTON.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-02-21

y, South. Carolina Medical Association.
At the annual meeting Of the South Carolina
Medical Association, recently held in Charleston,
the following members we're elected officers for the
ensuing year:--
President-Dr E. Horlbeck. ~
Vice President-Dr. Coffin, Of Barnwell, Dr. ].
B. Bsrratt, of Abbeyille. ~
Seeretary-Dr. ]. ]. Chisolm. =,
Corresponding Seerstary-Dr. F. N. Robertson.
1redurer.4Dr. 81. W. DeSanssure. .S
:. Orator for S57--Dr. 7. 7. Robertson, Of Fair
field District Y5s - X
A6berille -Drs. Barratt, War, Paul, Jourdan,
Taggert, and Lyons. y.
BarneelLDr. A. Coffin bs ..,
Beautort.-Dr. n. M. Fuller.
Chster.-Drs. Wylie, DeBardeleben and Dou-
glas. -. -.
CAsterfeld- Alex. Williams. ..,....
CHarleston-Drs. J. Moultrie, T. 7. Simmons,
E. Horlbeck, ]. P. Jervey, 8. W. Barker, R. Leb.
by, R, 8. Bailey, E. Geddings, ". T. Wragg, D.
]. Cain, H. R. Frost, P. c. Gaillard, +. ID. Rob-
ertson, H. W. DeSaussure, T. ]. Priolaeu, 8. Dick
son, and J. ]. Chisolm. =. 2
Colaeton-Drs. Dupont, Rivers, Smith, Fluid,
May, Shuler, and Glover.
Ddrlington-Dr. F.A. Dargan.
Edgefeld-Drs. ]. C.sReady, and B. W. Young
blood. =.
! Fairfeld-Dr. T. T. Robertson.
Georgetown- White, and Miller.
Kersha,c-Dr. w. J. McKaa.
Lerington-Dr. Gerhard Muller.
Nep6ery-Dr. J. W. McCants.
Orange6arg-Drs. Salley, Elliott and Quattls.
baum.
Richland-Drs. Boatwrght, Talley and Gibbes.
Sumtr-Dr. J. A. Mays.
Union-Dr. NJ. Goudelock.
Wllianasburg-Dr. Bradley.
York-Dr. D. II. Thomasson.
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Columbia Market.


Cotton.-It will be recollected that our previous
weekly report of the cotton market closed on q
good and active demand for the article at prices
varying from S@9sc. On the first day of the week
now under review, viz: Monday, the news from
Liverpool to the 26th ut, came to hand, reporting
an advance of 1-l6d, with sales for the previous
week Of $1,000 bales, and also stating that the
prospects Of peace were highly favorable. These
accounts gave renewed life and activity to our
ket, and in the course Of that and the following
day prices advanced s@4c on our former quota
tons. During Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
the same good feeling prevailed, with prices stead
ly tending in favor Of Sellers and at the close OF
business on the latter day it was aseertained that
choice article was worth 9ac. On Saturday the
demand was rather less active, and prices were
easier, although not quotaoly lower. The sales
of the week comprise over 400 bales, at the fol-
lowing particulars, viz. Inferior S@s4; Ordinary
sa@s3; Middling ST q 81; Good Middling st
Cpl; tsirs3 g 81; and choice article s3o.
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cies in this city we yesterday received an order to
discontinue all advertisements of the article for
the present and until arrangements could be made
to supply the demand.
Moral.-If you wish to make little stock last
n long time, and to save trouble of replenishlng
your shelves and counters, do not advertise.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-02-21
GbeDYorkbills bDY &nqnirsr
EDITED BY
sAM'L W. MELTON. JOHN L. MILLER
YORKVILlE, S. G.
THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 2l, 1855

p6r We have received from Mr.. RUFUS ADAMS
Card declining the nomination as candidate to
represent York District in the next Legislature.
We regret that it came to us too late for publica-
ton in this issue. 1t will appear next week.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-02-21
THE srEAmBOAT ENTERPRISE.

The good people Of Columbia seem to be in real
earnest about the new steamboat enterprise. The
Tines, Of last week, has the following account Of
the organization of the company
"There was another meeting of those citizens Of
Columbia, who arc subscribers TO the stock Of the
new steamboat company, last evening, ut the Ame-
rican Hotel, over which meeting Mr.. Henry Null
Ter presided, and F. A. Tradewell acted as Secre-
tary. The committee, appointed at the previous
meeting to nominate officers, and to submit other
matters for the consideration Of the stockholders,
made o report, which, after consideration and
some amendments, was adopted. -.
.sThe following gentlemen were reported BY the
committee for President and Directors:
GPreident James T. Sims.
"Directors-R. Sondley, II. C. Bronson, R. o.
Neale, J. A. Moore, G.. v. Antwerp, A. Crowford,
J.. Agnew, G. Monteith, II. Muller, Jas A. Ken
nedy, 3. Hope, "a. Lykes.
ssThe nomination was unanimously confirmed
by acclamation.
nResolutions were reported by the committee,
and adopted by the meeting, instrueting the di.
rectors to prerdre charter and apply for an act
Of incorporation, and also to have the waters Of
the Congaree river carefully surveyed between
CRANKY and Charleston, to ascertain whether thoy
are navgable; to note the kind Of distractions, If
any exist, and to suggest the most favorable plan
fer their removal" S. ~ ~