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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-29
THE TOPICS OF THE DAY.


When inc present morbid excitement shall have passed
away-when reason shall have resumed its sway over
minds ordinarily sound, but now crazed by the heat OF
passion and the lust OF power-when the citizens now
banded together for the accomplishment Of Illegal ends,
constitution and resumed their allegiance TO the law-K
will be bitter reflection TO every American amongst
them that for the achievement OF what even to them
must appear but transitory and trivial good they have
not imbrued their hands in blood law nor right
had sanctioned them IN sheddng but moreover and by
the tmploymo Of exHan aid had battered down
those munimens and guards which the constitution
all revere has thrown around every man who claims the
proud title of American citizen, however Infamous his
character however iowly his lot may be- II was to
break just such irresponsible aud dcspotc power
a power claiming to invade just such rights as the
Committee Of Vigilance have invaded-the blood Of
The Revolution shed on many desperate
fields. The absolute practical, positive and I'M
denied abrogation by the Committee OF the
right guaranteed in the writ Of habeas corpus
we regard as Of all the acts Of that body the nde
fensibe in commtal and the most dangerous and de-
trimenta In It's consequences For centuries wherever
the English language spoken the infringement Of this
right has been looked upon the deadest OF all crimes
that tyranny perpetrate against the liberties of free
people. such thing unheard Of and undreampt Of in
arstocrac England and even in that land where hthG
TO freedom has cleaned but ftfuly through vast cloud
OF oppressive enaoimens, any interference with this in
estirnable right would raise storm OF Indignation
throughout the island from shore 10 shore. The guspen
sion OF this writ by the Committee Ct Vigilance mortal
stab at the freedom Of Ibis people, and they not
even the p0er that there existed danger Of ts
abuse, TBs judge by Thou ! wM granted, hr JuslIse
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-29
Miscellaneous,

VINO VIII FIFE FIRST Gus 1.-THE people Of this
city called upon by the highest authority 70 forthwith
enrol themselves, and be in readiness to bear
against that portion Of their fellow citizens who have
formed on armed organization for the pw pose Of sup
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This yaue however, had precisely the effect which it
was Intended have. They did not come out and by
this fmsy pretext the Vigilance Committee Will, doubt
less endeavor clear their skirts Of the disgrace which
will attach 10 the doings Of yesterday.
Judge CAMPBELL want further proof that we are
right than the fact that those who opposed 10 Us are
afraid near (Applause) They dare not listen
the voice Of reason for when they do they condemn
themselves.
A yorcI-Put him down out Of that.
The gentleman who exhibiting the representation
of the patent ballot box the top OF long pole
seized with musical fit, converting the tia box into
drum, and aborng away at it with will This was also
regarded very amusing performance and the crowd
10 Brenham place testified their qualification by loud
laughter, cheering &c.
Judge CAMPBElI-Now gentlemen, let me ask you what
it is that they now attempt to overthrow.
VoIcF-The ballot box suffers.
Judge CAMPBELL will come TO the ballot box suffers,
gentlemen, and will show you that that Is only false
issue gotten up 10 shelter their crimes. There 10 no
foundation in it, One Of the privileges which the cons
guarantees 10 us is freedom OF speech We see an
illustration of il The constitution also guarantees
10 every man the right to have fair trial when he Is
accused OF a crime before honest jury-the right to
know why he is arrested and what crime he s charged
with and who are his nccusersthe right to have wit
tonhe right 70 be confronted with his accusers. What
arc these rights in San Francisco2 Who are the
udges2 Who the accuserss Who are the execu-
toners7 Who are the counsel?
voIc-The peope-the people-all Of them
Judge CAMPBEI-ls there single valuable right In tho
constitution distinguishing feature OF American ber
y that not PROSTATE under the feet Of the Vigil
lance Committed ('No NoVD Not one, gentlemen.
Another preex upon which they that life is not safe
here-that murders and assnssnatons were daily com
ntted the open street. and yet for one have
felt sufficient apprehension Of murder or assassination
10 carry weapon during residence OF several years 10
this city. have been molested By any person
gay hat criminal justice has been properly administered
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And another suspended between the Plaza ssteposts
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-03-06

1t is the more practical plan of the two-more
likely to be attended with practical results. If
We attempt to do too much, it will result the same
as If we were to do nothing at ALL If each Con-
gressional district shall raise a company Of one
hundred men, and furnish them with the twenty
thousand dollars that will he necessary to supply
them with arms, pay their way to Kansas, and sup
port them for year, more will be accomplished
than If each district were to undertake to raise
twenty men, and furnish them with the requisite
sum Of money. And if each Congressional Dis
trict shall supply company Of one hundred men
ready furnished for the field Of strife, the State
win have sent forward an effective force Of SIX
hundred men-quite nice little army. Let US
not attempt to do too much. ..
But whatever may be the plan which may be a.
dnpted, let there be no dillydallying AMI delay
Whatever is done should be we'll done, and quick
ly too Let us not have attention diverted from
the good cause by minor issues. Let us not neg
lect the weightier matter Of sending men to Kan
sas, by having our attention diverted by the mi
nor question Of sending delegates to Cincinnati.-
In comparison with the former, the latter sinks
into utter insignifoance and ltttleness-not worth
a moments thought. Nor should we let our zeal
be dampened by the lukewarmness and positive
indifference of our Representatives in Congress-
1t will prove the utter overthrow Of the Southern
cause in Kansas if we await their cautious move
ments. Let the people learn to rely upon them
selves wholly and exclusively. Carolina Times
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-03-06
UNION ACADEMY.

VNHE FOURTH SESSION of this Institution,
Il and the second under the supcrintendence OF
its present able arl indefatigabe Principal, JOHN
b. PANKEY, will commence on TUESDAY, the
FIRST DAY Of JANUARY, 1856. The Scholastic
year Is divided into two sessions, of FIVE months
each. There will be Public Examination at the
close of each term. The experience Of Mr.. PAN.
KEY, as Teacher, especially In preparingS
for College, Is too well known in the vicinity OF his
former teaching, to need comment. To others who
may feel personal interest, we can only say, ha-
wing fully satisfied ourselves that he possesses all
the requisites of good able and effcienfteacher;
and deeply impressed with the ruinous effects Of
frequent change Of teachers, We have secured hia
services for the next five years WeStherefore,
take pleasure in presenting him to the public, be.
lieving it will be the interest Of those who have
to board, to send their sons and wards here. We
cannot refrain from adding that this will not be
school suited to indolent Students, as good order
and progress will be vigorously required.
This Institution is situated in one Of the bealfhi.
est portions Of the State, eight miles South East
of Yorkville, in retired part Of the District, re-
mote from any temptations Of dissipation Co.; in
an intelligent neighborhood, and one remarkable
for the good morals Of its citizens. .
As we are determined to offer great inducements
to persons at distance, boarding Is put down. in
the best families to the moderate price Of Six Dol
lars per month, including all expenses except
lights. Conveyance, free Of charge, will be in rea-
diness at Rock Hill, on the 3lst Of December, and
the End and 9th Of January, 1856, to take Students
to the School.
While this School is not in the least sectarisn,
Students will be catechised and instructed in the
Union Questions. Tuition as formerly, viz: y. y
Primary English branches, ..n..............S7 81 90
Higher branches of English, 90
Classics and Mathematics per session, ..l6 90
HHA Students charged from time of entrance
till close Of session. No deduction for lost time
except in cases Of protracted sickness.
J. C.HICKLN, NJ. D.,
Secretary of Board
Dec 70 40 8m, =
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-03-06
Columbia Market.

MARCH 3.
In our last weekly report, We stated that the
cotton market closed somewhat heavier, at prices
ranging from 81 to los cents. The week now un-
der review opened with the same dull feeling and
quiet demand, and during Monday and Tuesday
prices fell of to from the highest point of last
week. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday were
also quiet days, and the market again receded full
/ cent. On Saturday morning the news from Liv-
erpool by the America came to hand, reporting an
advance in that market during the week prior to
the sailing of the steamer of to ID, with sales
of $4,000 bales; fair uplands are quoted at Gid.
These accounts no doubt have had I favorable eff
feet on our market, but from the fact that the day
was very unfavorable for outdoor business and
also from the other fact that the supply OF the ar
ticle was light; and consequently up to the time
at which We closed our inquiries, preparatory to
making up our report, twas altogether impossible
for US to say what course the market would take.
The sales of the week foot up about $500 bales,
and We now quote: Inferior s@St ordinary 81
@s2 middling s!@SS; good middling 9@93;
fair 9S@9&, and a choice article would command
S., and perhaps 10 cents.
Corn.-The demand for cornis rather slack, and
consequently prices are a shade lower. We now
quote 72@75 cents per bushel.
Bacon.-We have no quotable change to notice
in the price of bacon, and therefore continue to
quote l14@12 for hog round; sides 1l3@12, and
hams 12@l3 cents perpound, according to quality.
Peas-The demand for peas is good, and they
are steady, at our quotations of so cents per
bushel.
Oats.-There is only limited demand for oats,
and prices are looking down. We quote 6O@55
cents per bushel, and dull.
Four.-The -four market is also dull, and prices
are tending downward. We now quote $S@8.50
for common to good brands good family -four So
per barrel.
Fodder. We have no quotable change to notice
in the price Of fodder, and We therefore continue
to quote $ls@14 per 100. according to the quail.
ty Of the article.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-03-06


Cotton.-Our cotton Market continued dull and
dropping until the arrival of the Atlantic, bring
ing advices of considerable advance in Liverpool
which caused prices to advance even beyond the
rates ruling defore the decline. During the elatter
part of the week under review, the market has
been active, and all grades have been taken freely
at prices ranging from to $50. To-day the feel
ing is good, and very fine article isht command
9.75.
Fow.-The market is active and lively, with q
good demand, though prices are declining. We
quote in Sacks 50 a. $3.50; in Barrels, 81 g.
S7.23.
Grain-dull, and also on the decline. The fol-
lowing rates are now ruling: Corn, 50@60 cents
per bushel; Wheat, Sl@Sl.25; Oats, dull, at 35
GAO cents; Neal, 90 g. 70; Peas 55@G2!.
Groeeries.-The market is we'll supplied with all
kinds of Groceries and Provisions, at steady pri-
ces, to wit: Sugar, brown, 129; refined IA; crush
ed and loaf, IA. Coffee, Rio, 14@l6s; Java, 20
@25. AOlassss, n. o., 65; West-India, Co.
Macksrs1, $3.50 per half BARREL No g. whole barrel
No. 2, Sl4. Salt, $3.50, per sack. Rice, $3.50
per bushel. Cheese, 20 cents. Candles, Sperm,
50M62; adamant 81 tallow, %.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-03-06
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
COLUMBIA, March 1st, 1856.

COLUMBIA, March 1st, 1856.
By His Ercellency JAMES IT. ADAMS, Gorern-
nor and COMMANDMENTS CHIEF IN and orer the
State Of South Carolina:
WHEREAS, information has been received at
w this department, that JACKSON BRAD
LEY, who was in the Jail Of Kershaw district,
ander sentence of death, for the murder of ne
gro child, has made his escape from said jail, by
breaking the lock of his cell: Now know ye, that
to the end justice may be done, and that the said
Jackson Bradley may be brought to suffer the
penalty Of his offence as aforesaid, I, James H.
Adams Governor and Commander-in- Chief in and
over the State aforesaid, do issue this my proca-
nation, offering REWARD Of ONE THOUSAND
DOLLARS for his apprehension and delivery into
any jail in this State. Said Bradley is described
as being about FIVE feet ten inches in height spare
made, long limbs, dark, sallow complexion, dark
eyes, straight black hair, like an Indian, a mole
on one cheek and mild though disagreeable ex-
preston Of countenance. He left without coat
r, Given under my hand, and the seal of the
H. 81 State, the day and year above written.
JAMES H. ADAMS.
JAMES PATTERSON, Secretary of State.
March 6 10 1t
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Charleston Correspondence.

SOETesPohuoASSs
MARCH Sd, 1866.
Mesrs. Editors Several days afterthe date Of
my last letter, the cotton market continued dull,
and prices declined about Of o cent. On Friday
afternoon, however, the accounts by the america
came to hand, which revived the demand, and du-
ring the afternoon operations Of Friday the rates
improved about I cent. Saturday, prices were
firm, and sales large. To-day, Monday, the feel
ing has been dull and prices scarcely 30 full ow-
ing to the fact that the stock of cotton now in this
markets. so large, that there is not room for more
until shipments can be effected. No foreign ship
ping of consequence is now in port; and not suf-
fcient on the way to carry off half the cotton now
on the wharves ready for shipment.
The rates of freight are advancing and must
reach high point, which will put the price of
cotton down. l heard large cotton factor say
to-day that twenty English ships ready to take on
freight now would be worth at least an advance
on cotton; but there is no such good luck on hand
On this account the price of cotton must suffer.
A few select lots of cotton are selling here at
104 cents; but the ruling rates Of such cotton as
is sold in your market are from to 10 cents
the large portion of it, called middling cotton st.
Corn is declining, with heavy stock and large
receipts. 1t must still decline, unless foreign
demand should again spring up. The decline has
amounted to about 25 cents per bushel from the
highest point-65@70 cents, including bags, be-
ingnow he,extreme.
Wheat has also experienced q further decline
Since the prospects of peace have become bright
there has been no foreign demand; the receipts
light, and prices nominal.
Flour is gradually going down, and, as soon as
navigation opens to Baltimore, will continue to de-
cline. The quotations for Howard-street -four in
Baltimore on the 18th instant, was $6.75 per bar
rel so cents will cover the expenses of shipping,
which will put it down here at S7.25. We can
now get $3.50 here for similar Hour. which would
pay fine profit This difference of price has
been caused altogether by the difficulty Of getting
shipping out of the Bay.
The ice is now breaking up at all points, and we
may expect soon to receive consignments of pro-
duce Of all kinds, and at reduced prices.
Yours &c., j.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-03-06
South Carolina.--York District.

WHEREAS VIM. g; ERWIN, has applied to to
and singular the goods and chattels, rights md
credits Of FREDERICK STEELE, late of the Dis
trict aforesaid, deceased:
These are therefore to cite and admonish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors Of the
said deceased, to be and appear before me, our at
next Ordinarys Court for the said District, to be
holden at York Court House on the 18th day of
MARCH, instant, to shew cause, if any, why
the said administration should not be granted
Given under my hand and Seal, this THIRD day of
March, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ffty-six, and in the eightieth
year of American Independence.
J. NJ. ROSS, 0. Y. D.
march 10 2t
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TAXES! TAXES!!

r WILL proceed to collect the TAXES for the
Il Year 1865, at the following places and on the
following times to wit:
At Fort Mill, on Tuesday, the 18th of February.
At Ebenezerville, on Wednesday, the 18th Of
February.
At Rock Hill, on Thursday, the l4th of Februa-
ry.
At Coates Tavern, on Friday, the 18th of Feb
ruary.
At Gray Westbrook's, on Saturday, the 18th
Of February.
At McConnellsville on Tuesday, the 10th Of
February.
At Maj. Myles Smiths, on Tuesday, the 26th
of February. .....- ...
At Joseph Clinton's, on Wednesday, the 9th
Of February.
At Clay Hill, on Thursday, 2stb of February.
At Yorkville, March Court Week.
At Robert Whitesides', on Tuesday, the 18th Of
March.
At McGill s McElwees Store, on Wednesday,
the 10th of March.
At VIM. Moore's, Sem, on Thursday, the Goth
of March.
At Joseph Whisenant's, on Friday, the 2lst Of
March.
At Thomas Nance's, on Wednesday, the 26th Of
March.
At Samuel Feemster's, on Thursday, the eth
Of March.
At Wylie's Store, on Friday, the 2Sth of March.
At Yorkville, on the first Monday in March and
April.
IeA. The Books will be closed on the first Of
May. Taxpayers are reminded that the Collec-
tor is required to issue executions against all de-
faulters after the Books are closed.
L. P. sADLER, T. c.
Jan24 15t
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Arrival OF the Baltic.

Arrival OF the Baltic.
New YORK, March 4.-By the arrival Of the
steamship Baltic at this port from Liverpool,
with dates up to the Goth February, we are put
in possession of news FIVE days later than that
brought by the America.
The Peace Conference was TO have assembled
on the 23d. Enjoys were rapidly arriving, and
confidence in its peaceable results were increas-
ing.
The excitement growing out of apprehended
difficulties with America had entirely subsidized.
Large assignments of English troops had made,
to concentrate in Canada
The cotton market vas steady on the day Of sail
ing. $4,000 bales changed hands since the Amer
ica left.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-03-06
sINeER's SEWING MACHINES.

HNHESE machines have long sustained the high:
l. estreputation in the United States. 7Hsf,st
pri-e--a gold medal-hss recently been awarded
to them at the great Exposition at the Palace Of
industry in Paris, and thus they have the Worlds
verdict of superiority. 3 s'
Great improvements have just been added, 80
that they without noise with ease to the oper-
ator at double the ordinary speed, so that TWICE
AS MUCH WORK CAN BE. DONE IN A
DAY. ~ q.
The greatest clothing and shoe manufacturing
establishments in the country use these machines
exclusively. They are competent to performeyery
sort Of work in the most perfect style.
As there are very great numbers Of inferior
entirely worthless sewing machines Of the Lerow
& Blodget, Avery, Wilson, Grover & Baker, and
other patents, which have been sold, but cannot
be used to any advantage, we hereby offer to re-
ceive oil such machines, and also unimprosed ones
of our own manufacture, in exchange for atg gand
latest improved 1achines on liberal terl.s All old
machines thus obtained by us will be broken up.
and destroyed. For particulars apply by letter
or personally at our New York Office -
N. B.-Local Agents wanted to make sales of
our improved sewing machines. To persons pro-,
pery qualified for the business, rare opportunity
for profitable and pleasant employment is offered.
/. NJ. SINGER & Co., +,
Principle Office, 323 Broadray, ~ y
Branch Offices: AZ Hanover St., Boston. sl42
Chestnut st., Philadelphia. 106 Baltimore st.,
Baltimore. 223 Walnut St., Cincinnati. 1S1 st.,
Charles St., New Orleans. Gloversville, n. z.
334 Brsad St., Newark, N. J. Js u,
Nov. % 46 3m
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-03-06
CALE OF yALUABLE LOTS AT

GALE OF VALUABLE LOTS AT
y ROCK-HILL.-On Saturday the Eighth Of
MARCH, the undersigned will expose to public
sale, at Rock Hill, FOUR VALUABLE LOTS, 10
Gated within the limits of the village and we'll sui
ted for BUSINESS-LOTS. Two of them have
been improved by the erection Of large and conve-
nient STORE-ROOMs; the others are unimproyed.
Persons desrous of procuring eligible locations in
Rock Hill would do we'll to inspect these lots and
attend the sale. Terms made known on the day
of sale. RROACH, MASSEY 4 GU.
march 10 1t
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MUSICl MUSICl!

YJlHE Subscriber has on hand fine PLANO from
Il the celebrated mandatory Of H. Worcester,
New York, which he will take pleasure in exhibit
ing to any person in want of q good Instrument
He will engage to furnish these instruments, Of
the best quality Of tone and finish, at small nd
vance on N. York prices. Having had long ex-
perience, he is enabled to select such instruments
aswill give satisfaction. He may be found at
Roses Hotel.
nA. Pianos TUNED and REPAIRED on rea-
sonable terms J. l.. KERN,
Professor Of Music.
Jan17 3m
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GRAND S0lREE.

4 SUMPTUOUs and elegant entertainment, and
N Vocal and Instrumental CONCERT will be
given by the Ladies Ct Yorkville, on TUESDAY
night next, in the third story of Moore Rain
ey's New Building. The proceeds will be applied
to charitable purposes.
The public are respectfully solicited to attend
TICKETS, 81. Doors open at 7 o'clock.
march 6 10 1t
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NEW STORE! NEW GOODS! !!

AT THE DEPOT, CHESTER, 8. c.
A G. PAGAN informs his friends and the pub
n. lie, that he has opened New Store Of New
Goods, opposite the Chester Depot, in the new Io-
tel Building. His stock is entirely new and con-
sists of full general assortment of Dry Goods,
Hardware and Cutlery, Crockery, Boots and Shoes.
Ready Made Clothing Plantation Medicines, Sc
gars, Tobacco; some Fancy Goods, Stationery, &c.
&c., all of which will be sold low for CASH and
CASH ONLY. He hopes by diligence and strict
attention to business, to merit liberal share Of
patronage .-
Ian % ,tm
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-03-06

ael5s We are authorised to announce Col. 3. X.
GIST of Union, as n Candidate for BR1GADlER
GENERAL of the 9Th Brigade, S. c. NJ, vice
Gen. O. f. Edwards, resigned.
Jan24
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ns. We are authorised to announce BENJA-
MIN P. BOYD as candidate for Tax Collector
for York District, at the ensuing election.
JAN -
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sSp The friends Of WYLIE L. HARRIS, res
pectfully announce him as Candidate for Tax
Collector at the ensuing election.
MANY VOTERS.
December 20, 1866. 90 II
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-03-06

nA,. We are authorized to announce SAMUEL
W. JACKSON, as Candidate for the office OF
Tax Collector for York District, at the ensuring
election.
Ton II
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had ever considered Mr.. C.s completely in the
matter as oc grave Importance.
Nens bg gast Q5dening's N(all
Esa a -
Columbia Cotton Market.

MARCH b.
Our market is still we'll supplied with the arti-
Gle, and all offered has been freely taken. Some
400 bales were sold at s! to l0c., and fancy ar
ticle might command q fraction more.