Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-04-24

use the term; but it is creeping, Shiny chrysalis
that finds its way ntoifc only when it goes through
filth and anarchy"
The memorial of the spurious legislature was
thrown out Of the Senate with only three dissent
ing voices, ana this Is an example of the treatment
hands of Congress and the people.
WASHINGTON, April IA.
The second debate on the Kansas memorial,
which occupied the Senate for FIVE hours, was quite
equal to the first debate of Monday last, in poiut
of ability and interest.
The remarks Of Mr.. Butler and of Mr.. Douglas
struck every one as exceedingly forcible and elo.
quent. The latter Senator never before appeared
to greater advantage before the Senate. On the
other hand, Mr.. Seward displayed his usual tac
tics.
The Kansas debate is mainly given up to Mr..
Douglas and Mr.. Seward-''the lion and the uni.
corn" of the fight. Both are fighting for the
crown"
The House was today occupied upon miscella-
neous business and particularly upon propositions
for paying for "dead horses'-an occupation which
is sometimes that of individuals, but more griey-
ous to them than the government with its ample
treasury.
The Deficiency bill was not taken up. The
House pretty nearly killed the Water Works last
evening. About $50, 900 dollars have been expend-
ed upon the Potomac acqueduct, and the estimate
for the completion Of the work is So, 2,30O, ,OOO-
The argument in favor of the continuance of the
work was wholly on the side of the friends Of the
work.
The motion will fail on account of the objection
to the expense. 1t may fail at this session in the
House, though in the Senate there are but Eve
votes againstit. But, long after the members of
the House shall be forgotten, the water will flow
| from the falls Of the Potomac into the heart and
through all the avenues of the federal city.
Senator Evans, of s. c., was to bring up his bill
to-day, for the adjustment of ofRevolutionary claims
Heretofore. such claims have been left to the chan
ces of legislation upon individual cases. Senator
Evans at once conceived the project of general
law on the subject, whereby justice might be done
to claimants, and the Government be secured from
imposition. Heretofore, as has been shown by
reports OF Committees of Congress, spurious
claims have been passed, and valid claims reject
| ed.
Judge Evans bill was superseded by other busi-
ness for the day, but it will undoubtedly pass the
Senate.
The Clay festival at the Slash Cottage in Han
over, w., the spot where Henry Clay and Patrick
Henry were born, went off with much spirit and
cordiality. The chairman, Mr.. Edwin Robinson,
the President of the Rail Road Company, first call
ed upon General Cushing, the Attorney General,
who responded in an appropriate manner. He
next called upon States, and there were many
present to respond for States. Judge Butler, on
the part Of South Carolina, made most eloquent
response. 1t is to be remarked that almost oil Of
those who participated in the meeting were Demo-
Gratis. Democratic Conservatives-the great par
ty which, after a is to shape the destinies ofthis
country for years to come --Charleston Courier.
WASHINGTON, April II.
1t is said that dispatches from COL Wheeler to
the government mention that Col. Schlesspger's
retreat was not defeat by the Costa Ricans, but
a stroke of successful policy, superinduced by the
largely overwhelming force of the enemy.
Mr.. Dallas, in a.letter just received, says that
the subject of the differences between England and
the United States will be fully discussed in Par
Lament. He is led to believe that the discussion
will not be devoid of acrimony towards this coun-
try, but is prepared to bear it like philosopher
lie mentions with particularly numerous acts of
marked courtesy extended to him, including those
Of the members of the British Cabinet, and re-
CARDS these manifestations as expressive Of pa
cifc disposition towards this country.
The President sent very voluminous report TO
the House to-day, with reference to the Indian
difficulties in Washington and Oregon Territories.
They fully corroborate Gen. Wools statements
Among the official documents received from Or.
egon, is letter from Joel Palmer, superintend-
ent Of Indian Affairs, who, confirming the state
ments of Governor Curry, says, s'the present diff
fculty in Southern Oregon, is wholly attributable
to the acts Of the whites" adding: 81 cannot but
feel it is our duty to adopt such measures as will
tend to secure the lives Of these Indians, and
maintain the guarantees secured by treaty stpu-
lations. The future will prove that this war has
been forced upon these Indians against their will,
and that too by set Of reckless vagabonds for
; pecuniary and political objects, sanctioned by q
numerous population who regard the Treasury of
the United States as legitimate object Of plum
der. The Indians in that district have been driv-
en- to desperation by acts of cruelty against their
people. Treaties have been violated, and acts of
barbarity committed by those claiming to be citi-
zens, that would disgrace the most barbarous ma.
tions of the EARTH If none but those who perue.
trated such acts were to be affected by this war,
we might look upon it with indifference ; but un.
happily this is not the case.
The President contemplates leaving Washington
tomorrow afternoon, in company with the Secre.
tary Of the Navy, for Annapolis, to see the stea-
mer Merrimae, where he will be Joined by many
members Of Congress.
A despatch has been received by gentleman Of
this city, stating that North Carolina has instruct
ed her delegates to the Cincinnati Convention to
vots for General Pierce for denomination, and for
Mr.. Dobbin for Vice President
The House Committee on Territories will, in
few days report bill for the admission of Kansas
with her free State constitution.
MIR. Sumner, (nigger worshipper) Of Massachu.
sets, made motion that the Committee on Com
merce be directed to inquire into the character Of
the commerce known as the Coolie trade, by which
large numbers of the Chinese are transported
from their native country in American ships, on
alleged contracts for service in distant places
Ne,o York Herald.