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PEACE PROSPECTS.

After succession of dark and threatening pic
lures, the bright side has at length turned to US,
and We have cheering promise and the good til
dings of peace in store. The Canada, from Liver
pool, with dates to the 18th ult., brings US ntei.
gence which warrants the belief that the Confer
ences now in progress in Paris will result faVora-
bly,. A definite understanding had been reached
on the fifth point-and Russia, it is said, has a.
greed to the naturalization Of the Black Sea and
the dismantling of fortresses along the coast. In
order to adjust permanently the many points OF
difference between the several nations in conven
ton, the conferences may be greatly protracted; ;
but, if we are to credit the statements derived
| from all sources and the current Of opinion
throughout Europe, the more difficult and hazard
GUS points of dispute have been set at rcst and
"the war is at an end"
The statement is also made and generally cred
tied that the disputes-on paper-between our
own and the English government, are in fair way
of adjustment. The tone of public opinion in Eng
land is pacific, and al apprehensons there Of war
between the countries had measurably subsided.
As an indication of good feeling toward the Uni
| ted States, our Minister, Mr. Buchanan, was
grandly entertained at the Lord Mayors, previous
to his departure; and in response spoke confident
ly and with much feeling of an early settlement of
our difficulties. The speech was received warm-
ly and with repeated cheers. The new Minister,
Mr.. Dallas, arrived on the 10Th, and met with q
cordial reception.
But the encouraging aspect of political affairs
does not seem to have put corresponding bright
face upon the commercial world; and. in our ig-
norance Of any other reason for it, we are nclin.
ed to suspect that shrewd men are not disposed to
regard the future with too much confidence. Cot
ton had been quiet and the higher grades un-
changed; but lower qualities had declined 3D.
Sales of the week $4,000 bales Flour wheat
and corn had advanced This, to say the least
does not keep tally with other statements, and the
reader will be cautious to reserve an opinion for
further advices.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-04-03

In our ourneyng last week-for the notes Of q
large portion of which we must find space, if at
all, hereafter-we called by and gave away sew
eral days among our old haunts in the good town
of Chester. It was Court-weck. Judge and jury,
the lawyers, and not few of the "dear people, -
were busily engaged, in the left-handed style,
worshipping the blind goddess, and watching, as
they swung up and down, those scales of hers
known of in the books of fable. But nothing very
heavy was weighed out, and the Court, after an
easy term, adjourned Friday morning.
In the Presentment of the Grand Jury we find
one or two paragraph touching upon our Road and
Magistracy Systems which are worth the copying.
1t would be work well done if our Legislature
would adopt q scheme for kcepng-up our public
roads, more effective and equal in its burdens up
on all sections. 1t isa question, however, whether
the proposed reform is practable. In relation to
our Magistracy system the suggestion is really
worthy of attention. Since the aboishment OF
thecounty. court system our Magistrates have been
too poorly remuneratcd for their abors, and it has
at all time been difficulty to secure the services of
men capable and willing to perform the important
duties of that Office. The evil has grown to be
burdensome, and demands some sort of REFORM
Probably, the most efficient measure is that re-
commended by the Jury. The Prosentment reads
thus:-
"The Jurors have carefully considered the pres.
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For the Yorkville Enquirer.
PUBLIC MEETING.

At meeting of the citizens of the Northwest
ern portion of York District, convened, this day,
at McGill and McElwees store, Joseph McCosh,
ESQ.,, was called to the chair, and Dr. L. A. Hill
appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been briefly
explained, on motion, it was
R.,olv.d, That Committee of FIVE be appointed
by the Chairman to select and present to the meet
ing the name of a suitable person from this sec.
ton to represent York District in the next Legs.
lature.
Tho Committee, consisting of T. D. Fulton and
Thomas McGill Esqs., Capt. W. 8. Bird, Maj. W.
R. Bird and H. A. Morrow, after short consul
tation, submitted the following report, which was
unanimously adopted:- -..-....
s'The Committee, having taken into considera-
ton matter referred to them ask leave to report
that they have unanimously selected WILLIAM C.
BLACK, Esq, as fit and proper person to repre-
sent York District in the next Legislature, and
they recommend that he be announced as the nomi-
nee of this meeting"
On motion, twas resolved that the proceedings
Of this meeting be published in the Yorkyille pa
pers.
The meeting then adjourned.
JOSEPH McCOsH, Chairman.
L, A. HILL. Secrstdru
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For the Enquirer.
YORK DISTRICT BIRIE socy-

YORK DISTRICT BIBLE SOCIETY.
At q meeting Of the York District Bible Society,
held in the Court House March 26th 1865. the
President being absent, the Vice. President, d. T.
Wheeler, took the chair. The meeting was open.
ed with prayer by the Rev. j. NJ. Anderson.
The Report of the Executive Committee was
called for, read and adopted; after which the An
nual Address was delivered by Rev. R. A. Ross,
setting forth in a clear and forcible manner the
great Importance of the Society and its claims up
on the patronage Of Christian people
On motion, it was resolved that the thanks OF
the Society be rendered to Rev. Mr. Ross, and that
he be requested to furnish copy of his able and
eloquent address for publication.
This being the proper time for the election Of
officers, the following gentlemen were proposed
and elected for the ensuing year: Rev. R. A.
Ross, President; Rev. ]. NJ. H. Adams, Vice
President; Jerome C. Miller, Secretary Peyton
B. Darwin Treasurer; NJ. Elder, Col. Vim. Wright
Maj. J. F. Walker, Col. W. B. Wilson, and J. N.
Lewis, Executive Committee.
Rev. S. L. Watson and Joseph Adams, delegates
from Bethel, and DR.. R. T. Allison, from Besrshe-
ba, were present.
On motion, it was resolved that the proceed
ings of the meeting be published in the Yorkville
papers. JIM. ROSS, Secretary.
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SETTLED.

We are pleased to learn that the difficulty be-
tween Dr. MErrs, of Laursns, and Maj. EARLE, edi-
tor of the Anderson Advocate, growing out of the
controversy in relation to the Cincinnati Conven-
ton, has been amically adjusted. A Board of
Honor, consisting of Messrs. J. U. ADAMS, ]. NJ.
GADBERRY, S. MCGOWAN, G. D. TrIIMAS, and A.
G. SUMNER, met at Newberry, and made the fol-
lowing decision
"The Board of gentlemen, to whom, by mutual
consent the whole subject in dispute between DR..
John A Metts and Maj. Samuel G. Earle, was re-
ferred, find:
"That the difficulty originated entirely in a
newspaper controversy-the parties not being per-
sonally known to each other. Major Earle, as
Editor of the Gazette and Advocate" ofAnder-
son, published some comments upon the farewell
address of Col. VIM. H. Gist, of Union, to his con-
stituents. DR.. Metts answered these comments
in an article over the signature of "Forty Eight"
and in doing so, used language which Major Earle
considered to be personally offensive. Major Earle
replied in nm editorial of the goth of February,
which DR.. Metts considered as personally offen-
sve, and upon the subject matter of this editorial
commenced the correspondence which led to this
reference.
"The article Of DR.. Metts, signed "Forty Eight,
although not so considered or intended by him,
was personal and exceeded ''the legitimate bounds
of newspaper criticism" Upon its publication
Major Earle might and if he had intended to pur-
sue the matter farther, perhaps, ought to have re-
quired an explanation or disclaimer. That course
would have been more regular, and less likely to
complcate the matter, than the offensive reply
contained in the editorial of the Goth of February.
The editorial was, however, published, which also
exceeded 'the legitimate bounds of newspaper
criticism" and was very personal and offensive.
But the whole matter now being before us, in or
der to do substantial justice, and remove every
cause of irritation, we decide that the offensive
portions Dr. Metts' article signed "Forty Eight"
and also of Major Earle's editorial of the 20 of
February, be both mutually withdrawn, and thus
the difficulty is settled honorably to both gentle
men. In our judgment they both can, with honor
to themselves, sign this paper"
NEwDERRY, c. H., S. c., March 26th, 1856.
Approved. J. U. ADAMS,
J. D. ASHMORE, for ]. NJ. GADBERRY,
SAM. G. EARLE. s. MCGOWAN,
JOS. F. GIST, for G. D. TILLMAN,
JOHN A. METTS. A. G. SUMMER.
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THE SEASON.


Albeit the Almanac, that veritable prognostca-
tor of sunshine and storm, long since announced
the coming of the "Spring time Of year." We are
yet chilled by a succession Of cold rains, biting
frosts, and bleak, north winds, which would better
be6t the cheerless days of mid-winter. The first
day Of April-and not q bud or blossom has ven
tured out-not single note of warbling has been
heard-the woods are bare and the earth yellow
the winds, unperfumed, still whistle their winter
music-it is pleasant around the 6reside-and,
worse than all, the farmer is yet waiting for the
generous season when he may begin in earnest
the lsbors of the ye.r.
As yet the trembling year is unconfrm'd,
And Winter oft at eve resumes the breeze,
Chills the pale Morn, and bid his driving sleets
Deform the day delightless.
But thanks to the course of events, the gentle,
smiling visitor will not now be long delayed. Get
ready your sounds Of welcome, reader, and give
to the ebrightly-deckel guest ocund, jolly greet
ing! Anticipate things-get down on your knees,
and before she comes, hurry her up. If any Of
you are deficient in the poetry-organ, allow US to
put note or two in your mouth-thus:-
Glow de-do Spring, Howdedo How're all
below? BE up shortly, eh? That's right-trot
out your buds and fowers-but beware of rakes,
gentle Spring. They're always on hand for you,
you know Be tidy, too-fx up your hoes and
fasten your slip-gaps, for the pigs'll be roofing
around now Yes! ah, yes! it is Spring, delight
full Spring! Weknow it by the sap's rising!
"Hello, ETHEREAL Mildness! Is that you? Do
tell!-glad to see you, that's fact! P'r'aps
you'll 20 in and take suthen'! Good "a couple
of punches there, 'thout any ice in 'em."
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sion was calculated to excite and did excite dius-
ed sympathies through the South not only agree
able in their immediate manifestation, but likely
to be of very benefcent and permanent influence,
if cherished with some little care. All harsher
feelings of sectional difference we're checked in his
presence, while the amenity and genial heartiness
of his manners won o kind feeling wherever he
went. In his own bosom, too, if there had been
any exclusive northernism, it must have been e1-
inguished by the warm greeting which attended
him from those who met him in crowds or individ-
ually. There was no dssonant voice in the uni
versal echo of the toast at Kings Mountain, eve
bid him welcome"
Thus some political and moral consequences
concur to confer dignity upon m itinerary of the
Southern excursion, which we can not but wish to
have from the hands of the historian.
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SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER.

| The March number of this excellent Southern
Monthly has reached "our table," bringing with
it the accustomed budget Of substantial literary
reading. The contents are as follows: Mr.. BAN
CROFT at Kings Mouptain; the Falls of Kanawha;
English Dictionaries, with Remarks upon the Eng
lish Language I'm Alone; The Kanawha Noun
tains; the Deaf and Dumb, aud the Blind; Moral
Tendency of Goetha's Writings; Sonnet by Paul
Fl. Hayne the Pursuit of Truth, concluded; Son.
net; the Philosophy of Dress; Forest Music; Eudo-
ra Unhooped; My Friend; Winter Scenery; Want;
Devils Gap;" Margaret and Faust Editors
Table, Literary Notices.
We subjoin the concluding paragraphs Of the
leading article-a lively sketch of the journeyngs
of Mr.. BANCROFT on his pilgrimage, last Fall, to
the battle ground of Kings Mountain;-and we
cannot but venture to express the hope, that the
suggestion thrown out will not be fruitless Of its
purpose The welcome which greeted the great
historian warm, earnest, and from the heart
We have indeed linked his name with the "mem-
ories of the Mountains;" and should he accede,
in some leisure moment, to the truely sugges-
ton given by the writer, we shall be ready to
add it, as thing of rarest value, to our store of
home-treasures. The article concludes thus:-
The trip, of which We have thus made most
cursory sketch-fragmentary like the materials
we have been able to pick up-has yet sufficiently
interested us, while writing, to excite in us wish
that more connected and thorough narrative OF
it could be furnished. The tract of country tra-
versed by Mr. Bancroft is exceedingly interesting
in many particulars, in its legendary history and
in its possession of picturesque beauty and teemng
prosperity its population although much modified
in character by the pushing forward OF internal
improvements feels yet touch OF the original i'm
pulse. 1t is the second and third generation OF
those Scotch Irish so we'll depicted in MIR. Prestons
oration, who conquered the savage, felled the for
est, and built the church, to whose services they
and their pastor went with the Bible Ill one hand
and rifle in the other (See Second Series, Foote'S
Sketches of Virginia; page l2l, notice OF Charles
Cummings
1t seems to us that this road and the scenes and
topics which lie along it, are worthy OF careful
sketch by skilful hand-nnd we venture to sug-
gest with great Difference that it might come most
gracefully from the hand Of the great historian
himself The writing off would be an agreeable
ntcrmission from his severer labOurs anu although
all would lament any serious interruption OF the
course of that work, we think that what we sng-
cest would rather facilitate it, in invgorating his
historic pen BY moments agreeable rest
The stalwnrt knight upon occasion mounted m
ambling palfrcy
"-- when Mt need
Him listed ease his battle steed."
=, - -, +oo tbot Mr. Rancroft's eycnr.
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in the prices Of breadstuas but this cannot at-
feet the prices in the Charleston market, inasmuch
as the exporters can buy at lower rates in Balti-
more and New-York. Our prices must be ruled
by the local demand.
No time to write you the news.
Yours truly, J.
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YoRKVlLLE, S. G.
THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 8, 1865.
ADVERTISEMENTS.

AUV UVETSTISNVVG1N1Ss
In our advertising columns will be found num-
ber Of new matters, which will be interesting to
our District readers. Our correspondents have
made such heavy demand upon our space, that
we are not permitted this week, to notice these ad-
vertisements in detail. The reader will please re
fer to them.
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OFT TO KAssAs-A deputation from South Car
olina for Kansas passed through Augusta on Mon
day last Another deputation was expected yes
terday.
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G5eYorkbills Gnqnir&t

EDITED BY
sAM'L w. MELTON...JOHN L. MILLER
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"-- when NJ nctu
Him listed ease his battle steed."
1t seems to us, too, that Mr.. Bancroft's excur-
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From Albany.

THE BROADWAY RAILROAD BILL IN COMMITTEE, ETC.
ALBANY, March Is, 1856.
The Committee the Broadway Railroad bin met last
night Messrs Hilton, Stewart and Waldo appeared
agsinst the BILL and Mr.. Sharp in favor Mr.. Hilton
deavored to postpone further consideration until next
week, but application Of Mr.. Sharp the committee
adjourned to meet again to day.
The Broadway Railroad bill further considered TO-
day. teiore the Assembly Committee on Railroads d.
D Field, Esq, Of New York, appeared behalf Of the
granters. He argued, mainly, the good effect the
railroad would have in relieving the street from tee
large number of omnibuses present in ue causing
blockade Of the horoughare and great dculyin
ing to foot and said 1t would DC additional
convenience to the business community In travelling be-
v cen their homes and places Of business Mr.. Hilton
appeared counsel fol- the opponents Of road Messrs
Thomas A. Davis, A. I. Stewart j. Hoxie, Mr.. Haght
and Mr.. Waldo were present among the opposition.
The defeat OF the Sing Sing Prison Contract bill excss
much feeling II is attributed to the active part taken
by the lobby The opponents Of the oll entertain
ed to night by John n Genin Esq, and Others at sup
per at Stanwix Hall.
Kansas meeting, held at the Capitol this evening"
attended by large number Of persons. The Assem-
bly, chamber well filled many Of the audience bel g
Ladies. The speakers were warmly appIauded; and at
the close contribution taken aid of the Free
State cause.
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R11 xAx1s1 xz " ..


Inter- sting Tram Warrington.
rHE KANSAS bEBATE-PIERCE DELEGATE TO GIN
CINNATI FROM MARYLAND-RRSULT OF THE NEW
HAMPSHIRE ELECTI0N-sUCCEss OF THE BUCHA-
NAN MEN IN LOUISIANA, ETC., ETC.
WAsHNGioS March Is, 1868.
The debate the Kansas imbroglo win be closed TO-
morrow, when the vote viii be taken the report Of
the Committee elections to send for persons and pa
pers. The vote win DO very lose II that is defeated
the House win adopt PAWS amendment.
understand this evening that after severe fight, the
standardization have elected delegates from Bsti-
more to the Cincinnati Convention. Custom House and
Post Office influence too strong for the Buchanan
men.
This city is with delegates to the Gncin-
natl Convention The wirepalers busy. The result
Of the New Hampshire election has dampened the pros
poets Of Gen. Pierce To morrow's Union will contain
article explaining the difficulties the admins had
to encounter in that State.
despatch received this evening by gentleman in this
city states that the Buchanan had carried Loai-
sAEa Soue heads the lis. delegate to Cincinnati.
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The Bribery Cases.
The brhbery Gases.
THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY DECLINES TO PROsEcUTN
OUR CITY OFFICIALS ANY FURTHER.

THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY DECLINES TO PROSECUTE
OUR CITY OFFICIALS ANY FURTHER.
COURT CT GENERAL SESSIONS.
Before Recorder Smith
Al the opening of the court yesterday morning the
District Attorney stated that the case of Adermar,
Healy, which was set down for Monday last had bee,
postponed tall to-day at his request He had asked for
postponement In order that he might have time to con-
slider what course he ought to pursue relative to this ana
the other cases now pending, under the Bribery act Of
1853. He had come to the conclusion to make motion
to the Court for the disposal of all these cases. and ia
order that there might be misunders tandng
construction CT bis views language relative to the
matter, he had reduced his writing and
quested that they might be placed Re He then pro-
ceeded to read the following
the Court please there several indictments pend
Ing tor offences against the Bribery act OF 1863 alleged
have been committed by divers officials. have prose-
cuted to trial three indictments OF similar character
Upon these trials there ensued acqutal and two
dsaereemcns Of juries In there has been two
trials and two disagreements. More recently in pa
ralel in Brooklyn, there has been like dsarres.
ment The indictments which have been ted TO
trial were ass%p'ea 70 be sustained BY documentary
crime bIitery upon the accused The remaining in
dcimentsand they are oil drawn under one section OF
the law, and are controlled by charges OF the same
character with only necessary variation of facts times
places and persons-are supported only by oral testi
mses which rspose in tho
instructed, on the trials Of the indictments 40 far hs1
r nas tre Evidence OF the accomplice DANCE
rous. me documentary evidence thought to cor
roborate this Upon the fresh trials the Court vould
have TO add further instruction that the evidence OF
CONVERSATIONS was weak and often faulty, and oon-
troiies \ the nirmities OF human memory. They who
are nnma as students of the law or of history know
tnat IN an state trials of officers holding places Of trust
ana poht me element OF politics, whether Justly
Jussy thrust upon the action Of the fury box that it
ervade the examinations by COUNSEL and tnctures
tne eoquence or sarcasm OF summnga up. When pro-
secutien, through want Of peromptory challenges or
through lack OF the English "setting sside'' until
panel is exhausted Is poor to keep q personal
VI g'lisw sisas Il ~ as sa1si-.Loa gEsisAs.ps
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Senate.
ALBANY, March 10, 1855.
PETITIONS.

Senate.
ALBANY March 10, 1866.
PETITIONS.
test mopy.
To incorporate the Jamaica Inland Navigation Com.
pany.
To change tho of the Broadway Baptist church,
and to increase the number of trustees.
To the Revised Statutes relating to the suppor
Of illegtmate children In New York
To establish Normal school at Buffalo.
To exempt the property of foreign corporations from
attachment in this State, on bonds being fled TO
the plaintiffs in action.
The G. verners OF Amshouse sent h = report Of
expenses
BILLS INTRODUCED.
BY MIR. BRooKs-To provide for the more certain and
speedy Of woes New York. Also to facilitate
the service OF processes in certain cases.
by M sIcKEs-1o vide that the exemphfcatlon OF
the record OF sny wi vel before the County Surro
pate prior to the 1T 81 January $780, properly certified
viii Also to enlarge the Jurisdiction Of the Court OF
General and Sect. Sessi Or, New York.
BY MI bRDFoRDf0 provide for the better inspections
Ct Itmmon Schools, ano to amend the Common School
law.
BY Mr.. c. p sAnTn--To srerd the Brooklyn Consoda-
ton act
By Mr.. j. A. sMTH-To ar end the Code OF Procedure
providing for he alg Of evidence by reference where
le witness resides in the State but hundred miles dis
,ant
The Albany and Sufqu ehsnna Railroad bill then.
passed by eyes IL nsys 8; not voting, q; excused
In Con m;,ee Of the Whole, Mr.. Key's bill to amend
the General Banking law was dis used.
On molten Of Mr. BROOKS tt 18th section OF Mr. kslys
bill was stricken out.
Various smsll.r ap en- lme OTIS we're then made.
The debate is still gcipg en-.