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BY THE AFRICA.

The Africa arrived at New York, on the 9Th
instant, bringing Liverpool dates to the 23d ult.
In consequence of the large receipts Middling
Oreans!and lower qualities had declined one-s1-
teentb, but other grades were unchanged and
steady The following are the items by this ar
rival
Advices from London dated the 23d ultimo state
that Count Orloff had arrived in Paris, on the
2lst ultimo and that the Conference was to have
opened on the 25th. Everything was, also, pro-
crossing favorably. Letters, however, from St.
Petersburg and Warsaw, published in some Of the
German papers, give reasons for the belief of
their writer's that the war will continue and state
that in no respect whatever hos the energy of the
Military Department abated.
portion of the advanced squadron of the Bal
tic feet was ready for at Spithead on the even
ing of the 22d ult.
The Messrs. Rothschild will take the whole
loan. The aggregate subscriptions toith reach
ed thirty millions.
The proceedings in the British Parliament had
been unimportan:
From the Crimea no later intelligence has been
received.
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PUBLIC MEETING AT ROCK HILL.

The proceedings of public meeting at Rock
Ill., on the 9Th inst, will be found in another COL
umn of this issue. Having business in that Sec
ton of the District We were desirous of attend
ing the meeting, but owing to some misunderstood
ing, as to the hour, we were not present ut the
time the meeting was organized. We wore pleased
to see the evidences of good feeling and harmony
that characterized the proceedings of the meeting.
There was great unanimity among those present
as to the choice of candidate, the object Of the
meeting being to nominate candidate for the next
Legislature. A. WHITE, Esq, was the nominee
of the meeting The nomination was well recei-
ved and heartily endorsed by all present. We
have since learned that Mr.. w., will doubtless ac-
cept the nomination.
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NIETHODISnI,

We are under obligations to Rev. Mr.. KELLY,
the Presiding Elder, for copy Of the Minutes of
the South Carolina Conference, NJ. E. Church,
South, for 1866. 1t contains many items of gen.
era interest, most of which, however, have alrea-
dy been given to our readers Among other pa
pers included in the pamphlet We find the Report
of the Committee on Education, by Rev. Mr..
WIGnTMAN, Chairman, which affords cheering
and welcome assurance of the success which has
attended the efforts of Conference in this direction.
The Wotford College, Cokesbury Conference School,
Spartanburg Female College, Columbia Female
College, and the Carolina Female College, are all
represented as successful and aourishing enterpri
ses, promising greatly for the promotion Of the
good of the Church and of society. Although e1-
pending very large measure of their means as o
body in behalf of the cause of education, the
Methodist Church does not and cannot oyer-esti-
rate the Importance of such eiforts-affording as
they do oil the germs of those good influences
which are to ripen for the future. We shall find
room for the Report, hereafter.
From the same source we have copy of the
"Home Circle" the pretty name of pretty Mag
azine published for the Methodist Church, South,
at Nashville, Tenn. We are somewhat surprised
that such an excellent workfor it really deserves
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For the Yorkville Enquirer.
PUBLIC MEETING AT ROCK HILL

PUBLIC MEETING AT ROCK HILL.
At meeting of citizens of York District, con-
venened, pursuant to notice, at Rock Hill, Capt.
JOHN MASSEY was called to the Chair, and ]. j.
MILLS, requested to act Us Secretary.
The Chairman in q few remarks, stated that the
object Of tho meeting, was to present to tho Dis
trict of York, the name Of some individual, as o
candidate to represent the District in the next
Legislature He was followed by Capt. ]. N.
McELwEE, Jr., in some spirited remarks, when
on motion, it was
Resolved, That Committee be appointed to pre-
sent to the meeting the name Of an individual, to
be voted for by the meeting.
The following appointment was made-E. Ave-
ry, R. A. Springs, J. F. Workman, John Ratterec,
J. R. Patton, Dr. John johnson, W. P. Thomas
son, Hugh Simpson, ]. N. McElwee, and S. S.
Johnson.
The Committee retired, and after short inter-
vol, returned, and reported that they had unani-
mously agreed to recommend to the meeting, the
Rev. A. WHITE, as the nominee. The question on
the nomination being taken, it was unanimously
concurred in.
On motion, ResOlred, That Committee be ap'
pointed to confer with the nominee, and r'port to
the meeting. Edward Avery, J. N. NJ ;El~ee Jr'
and W. P. Thomasson, Esqs., were appointed and
shortly returned with Mr. WnYTE, who responded
to the call, giving conditional promise that he
would accept the nomination.
Resolved, That the proceedings be published in
the Yorkvile papers.
JOHN MASSEY, Chairman.
]. J. MILLS, Secretary.
Rock Hill, March 8, 1856.
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THE SOIREE.

In common with goodly company of ladies
and gentlemen, We were pleasantly entertained OF
the Ladies' Fair, on Tuesday evening last. To be
entertained was no more than we expected; but
that all the events Of the evening should pass of
so happily and so well in keeping with the antici-
patons of the ladies, was to US o most agreeable
surprise The fair was q most decided success
and the proceeds will certainly make considera-
bic item in the accomplishment Of the praise-wor.
thy purpose.
Several capital selections Of music were well
performed; but the feature of the occasion was
the very handsome supper-table, set with exquis-
ite good taste, and furnished with an abundance
of good cheer, which might almost vie with the
cuisine Of her Majesty, the Empress. But for the
absence of an indispensable ceremony, We could
easily have imagined ourself in the midst of a
merry wedding company-a royal marriage-feast.
Such entertainments are undoubtedly somewhat
expensive to those who desire to be esteemed gal
Isn't but then, it is decidedly pleasant and, when
one reflects that the expenditure is charity, we
could wish o frequent recurrence of the happy oc'
casion.
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word of commendation-could run through q
whole volume without even making itself known
to our public. tits refreshing to think that Min
listers and others who have the success Of the work
at heart are innocent of the knowledge whereby
Magazine publishers usually make profit; but it
is sad to think that, on account thereof, worthy
enterprise should be made eventually to fail. All
efforts of the kind require generous appliance
of "humbuggery"; and the sooner the truth is as
certaiued, the bctter We trust we ore understood,
and that we shall frequently have the pleasure Of
greeting the appearance Of the 'lIome Circle"
1t is published at So per annum, in ADVANCE
L. D. Huston, Editor.
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tober 8lst 1903, and on the 10th Of the following
November, the .act authorizing the ereaton OF
stock to tho amount Of eleven million two pun :
dred and fifty Thousand dollars for the purpose OF
carving into effect theeonrpntiop Of goth OF April
1905; between the United States and the French he
public, and making provision for the payment otthe
game" was approved. On the same day an acs
was approved making provision for payment Oh
claims of citizens of the United States on tue
Government Of France, the payment OF wnieh mas
been assumed by the United States by virtue OF
tIe convention Of theS0th of April, 1903, between
the United States and the French Republic. -
This act provided for the payment ofthree million
seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars. 80 that
the entire cost of the Louisiana purchase TO the
government Of tie United States was fifteen mil
liens of dollars.
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REFERENCES.

The reader will find rare gem of original poe
try in this paper. A pen so purely dipt certainly
should not be idle; and we shall expect again
and again to make profit of its productions.
Read Col. Brooks letter, on the first page. In
the first paragraph line was accidently omitted,
which is here given in italics:-
"In reply to your letter have to say that the
opinions hitherto expressed by Inc rclavive to the
sending of delegates from South Carolina to the
Convention Of Democrats at Cincinnati, are not
only unchanged but have been strengthened by
repeated conferences nth leading southern men, and
confirmed by the two last and glorious messages Of
the President"
We publish, with pleasure, the Resolutions
adopted by the members of the Independent Church
in reference to the Grave yard enclosure; and We
ask for them the attention of our citizens general
ly All are and all should feel interested in the
work We shall recur to the subject next week
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perly addressed to the owner and marked
paid, according to the rules Of the depart
ment The little fellow seemed glad to get
his liberty again, and to breathe the fresh
air once more. He arrived at his destina-
ton apparently safe and well. So far as we
are aware, this is the first instance of the
transportation of live animals by mails. But
there is no telling to what use such con-
venient means of public conveyance may
be put, when it is once in successful opera
tion, and no other way presents itself. We
do not known as this is worse perversion OF
the design of our postage system, than oc-
casional practices of members Of Congress in
sending their washing thousands Of miles to
their homes, under the mark of public doc
uments, and with their frank of postage free.
Hatertoun Democrat.
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For the Yorkville Enquirer.
KANSAS MEETING.

Pursuant to n notice previously given, meet
ing was held in Yorkville, on Thursday, the 9th
Of March, for the purpose of organizing Kan
,a, did Society. The meeting was organized by
calling Hon. I. D. WIrHERsrooN to the Chair and
requesting JNo. L. MILLER to act as Secretary
". B. Wilson, Esq, in few appropriate remarks
explained the object Of the meeting, and moved
that Committee Of five be appointed to report q
Constitution for the government of the Assoca-
ton. The Chair appointed the following Commit
tee: W. B. Wilson, ESQ.,, G. W. Williams, Esq,
DR.. D. II. Thomasson, Capt. A. Coward and Dr..
Jno. F. Lindsay. The Committee through their
Chairman, reported Constitution which was
unanimously adopted.
On motion of John B. Jackson, Esq, Commit
tee of FIVE were appointed to nominate officers Of
the Association. The following gentlemen were
appointed, viz: John B. Jackson, Esq., ]. C..
Chambers, Ed. Moore, Esq, John G. Enloe, Esq,
and S. C. Youngblood, Esq. The following gen.
tlemen were nominated by the Committee md u
unanimously elected: John s. Moore, President,
VIM. I. Clawson, Vice President, Jno. L. Miller,
Secretary, DR.. D. H. Thomasson, Corresponding
Secretary, W. B. Wilson, Treasurer.
Executive Commitee-Gen. D. Wallace, G. W.
Williams and DR.. J. R. Bratton.
Col. Witherspoon then yielded the Chair to ].
S. Moore, Esq, the President Of the Association,
and moved that Committee Of fifteen be appoin-
ted to solicit aid in raising funds for the purpose
of sending emigrants to Kansas.
The Chair appointed the following Committee
Samuel Rainey, Sr., John Ross, John G. David
son, S. G. Brown, DR.. r. T. Allison, W. G. Black,
W. McGill, Jr., A. A. Mckenzie, J. L. Wright, A.
Whyte, A. B. Springs, L. H. Massey, Daniel Will.
liams, Joel W. Rawlinson md W. P. Thomasson.
". D. Wilson, Esq, offered the following reso.
luton which was unanimously adopted:
Re,olued, That meeting Of this Society, be
held on Wednesday night ne1t-that the public
and the ladies especially, be invited to attend and
and Gen. John A. Aston, be requested to deliver
addresses on the occasion.
Col. I. D. Witherspoon and Ell. Moore, Esq.
were requested to inform these gentlemen of thei,
appointment.
On motion of John B. Jackson, Esq, the pre-.
ceedngs Of the meeting, were ordered to be pub
lished in the papers of the town.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
l. D. WITHERsPOON, Chairman.
JNo. L. MILLER, Secretary.
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JUDGE WITHERs---KANsAs.
The following letter from Judge WIrHERs to the
Kansas meeting, in Kershaw, will be read with in


KIRKwooD, Feb. 20, 1856.
COL JAS CHEsNUT, Jr. Dear Sir: approve
the object of the contemplated meeting on Monday
next, and would attend it, if could remain at
home.
A practical issue with our enemies-one that
could be directly approached, understood, and
solved by our people-is to be found in this Kan
sas matter. We never could have obtained Cali
fornia as slave State, if its CESSATION had been
an honest and an honorable one. The South and
Southwest can secure Kansas, and ought to do it.
The vagabond philanthropy of the Northern peo-
Pile has offered the issue let US meet it, and con.
front the enemy in the vigorous process of coloni-
zation and then (if they ignore it in the measure
Of ultimate resort. ..a
The enemies Of the Shareholders have cunningly
avoided, from the foundation of our Federal con-
nexion, any issue that was likely to combine the
upholders of the rights Of slavery, and call forth
their power in spirit and in act at and the same
time. They have dealt, as far as they could in the
abstract-in strategy-and such modes of hostility
rs would steer clear of collision face to face We
have now before us this latter relation. 1t is what
we always needed. We can triumph in this in
stance, if We will. In that attempt will afford
what assistance can, and that is money upon o
proper scale of contribution. I am willing to do
my share towards forwarding some representative
of the rights and interests and sentiments of South
Carolina to the theatre of contest. believe that
if Kansas can be presented to the Congress as
slaveholding State admission or rejection will set
tie the question of union or disunion for years at
any rate, and wish to see this question settled IN
my lifetime. The knaves and hypocrtes among
the abotionists will scud before the blasts OF such
question what the hair-brained fanatics may
do, cannot predict, but the sooner we see it the
better. Such is my record, which l commit TO
you. .u
Very respectfully, .u,,
T. J. W1THERS.
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etidgenus onne. Every thing, in fine, goes like
clock-work about the Carroll Housc-the excel.
lent hostess the pendulum; himself the index, and
attentive servants the bell-chime!
had the opportunity Of inspecting the build
ing and will say that when thoroughly finished
it will be the most conveniently arranged, and
thoroughly ventilated establishment have seen,
South. But it is needless to bespeak success FOL
the House an honest effort will be well directed
and discriminating public will do the rest.
COSMOPOLITE.
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FROM FLORIDA.

The following letter to the Charleston Courier,
dated at Fort Myers, Fla, Feb. &c, gives the Ia.
test news from the Indians -
Gents: We have to record another massacre by
the Indians. A Mr.. Hudson, a resident of this
post, accompanied by his negro, Sam, left here
some Is days since for the oyster banks, in Char
lotte harbor, with the intention of gathering load
of oysters for this place. Their prolonged stay
excited suspicion that some accident had befallen
them, and consequently on Saturday last Capt.
- despatched an armed boatparty in search Of
them. Theyproceededt to the bank and found their
vessel, o schooner, of 20 tons burden, dismantled
of her sails, and the dead bodies of Hudson and
his negro on deck, horribly mutilated; near BY
another boat, burnt to the waters edge, was dis
covered, and on shore the body of an oyster man
named Martin, was discovered in the same condi-
ton of the other two.
The volunteers have taken the field, but as yet
have accomplished nothing.
The country is inundated with water, which pre-
vents the regular United States troops from taking
the field in fact the number here is totally In
sufficient to even keep possession Of the posts al
ready established.
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ADAMS EXPRESS.

Our business community are requested to refer
to the advertisement of Adams & Co.'S Express
Company. This Company has been long establish
ed, and to the business world has become such an
indispensable 'nstitution," that no word Of ours
is needed to give it commendation. Since the es-
tablishmcnt of the Office at Columbia, we have
had frequent occasion to employ the services of the
Express, and, having uniformly found it safe,
speedy and reliable, we do not hesitate to recon-
mend il to public patronage.
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STILL THEY COMET

AS we have commenced the operation, We take
pleasure in acknowledging the reception Of full
club of subscribers, for which we are indebted to
the kind efforts of our friend, the Postmaster at
Stowesville, N. C. FIVE had hundred such gen.
erous abettors, our fortunes would be more than
sure. Thanks.
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Kansas,

This Territory was annexed to the United States
bv virtue of q treaty with France concluded at
Paris on the 3Oth of April, 1903. 1t formed q
portion of the vast tract Of country then ceded to
Us by France, known as the Louisiana Pur-
chase" The act authorizing the President (Thom-
as Jefferson to take possession Of Louisiana, in
cluding the territories now known as Indiana,
Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota and the States OF
Arkansas, Missouri and Iowa, was approved Oc-
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For the Yorkyille Enquirer.
WHERE SHALL OUR HOME BE FOUND

WHERE SHALL OUR HOME BE FOUND
Msu,. Editors:-There is o short poem extant,
to which the following bears striking resem-
blance; and indeed, the former was the basis of
the atter-the writer having heard the piece allu-
ded to once repeated, and failing to procure
copy, adopted its general plan, endcavored to i'm
bibc its spirit and composed these lines instead:
Is there, O Earth within thy broad domains
Of sky-crowned mountains and fruit-laden plains (;
Where sparkling springlets from thy bosom gusli,
Or dashing torrents foamng onward rush;
On verdant hill-top-smiling to the sun-
In fowery mead, where murmuring streamlets run |;
Yonder-wherc Natures wonders most combine,
Or here-where arts full treasures chiefly shine !;
Is there spot in all this ample range,
Where joys fail not-whcre friendships never
change?
A spot where mortal grief and pain ne'er dwelt,
Nor ever deaths cold, heavy hand is felt?
Gathering the winds into the caves below,
In one long mournful sigh Earth auswers-No!
Tell me, thou restless Ocean! in thy roll
From east to west, from pole to distant pole
In all thy sweep of waves the globe around,
Thy caverns dark and rumbling deeps profound
Is there spot in all this briny spread,
Where sorrows come not, where no tear is shed
Where fadeless health and joys unmarrd abide,
And naught of harm con ever one betide?
Beck'ning his waters to worldwide flow
In laundering vail old ocean answers-No!
On thee call, fair Moon! of silvery sheen
Thou love-inspiring, bright, sweet smiling Queen
So long revolving on thy radiant throne, s.
Round earth and sun-hnst thou yet ever known
A spot where all is peace and joy and love?
Cali to those orbs that roll still higher above!
place ask where pleasure never dies,
O, can ye tell me where that region lies!
Their cold pale beams DER all the earth they
throw,
And moon and stars unite in whispering-No!
And yet while through this drcary world roam
My spirit longs for such q blissful home.
Blest-holy Bible canst though not supply,
What earth and ocean, moon and staIs deny !!
Canst thou not point the pilgrims weary feet
To some bright sphere Of happiness complete;
Where no keen pang shall pierce or rend the heart
Where LOVE dies not-where friends shall neve
part;
Where youth and health live in perpetual bloom,
Nor death nor anguish spread their dismal gloon
Where endless joys shall fill the enraptured soul,
And floods eternally of glory roll!
Through Faith and Hope now hear this answe
given
Yes, mourning soul, that blessed home is HEAVEN
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YoRKVlLlE, S. G.
thursday MORNING, MARCH Is, 1856
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

We are requested to give notice that Divine SER
vice will be held at Philadelphia Church, in the
afternoon of Sunday, the 2ad instant, by Rev. MIR.
LESTER.
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p WASHINGTON, March 6.

The legislature of Kansas, which met at Topeka
on the 4th, was to organize the State government,
but not to pass any laws. They propose, as Ilearn
to establish their machinery for q State govern
ment, and wait for the action of Congress to give
tlite and motion. This being the case, there win
DO less danger Of the occurrence of any distur-
bance on the occasion than has been supposed.
There will occur no collision between State and
Territorial laws, such as has been apprehended.- -
Another summers emigration, together with the
enactment of such laws as have been proposed by
the President in the Kansas message, may settle
the question.
The debate on the Kansas question now rags IN
both Houses. 1t commenced in o very aniH,e
way in the Senate yesterday, and General Hois-
ton took part in the "free fght'' to-day.
Should the resolution reported from the majori-
ty of the House committee on elections pass-which
is doubtful will bury the subject for this ses-
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GbeYorkbille &nq11ir&r

EDITED DY
sAM'L W. MELToN....JoHN L. MILLER,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-04-23
NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIVE 1Nsu.

N OhIh CAhUL1NA MUlUAL LIFE 1NSU.
IN RANCE COMPANY, Raleigh, N. C.-This
Company insurcs the lives Of individuals for one
year, a term Of years, or for life, ON the Mutual
Principle, the assured for life participating in all
tho profits of tho Company. For policies gran
ted for the whole term of life, whom the premi-
um therefor amounts TO $50, a note may be given
for one half the amount Of the premium bearing in
terest at 9 per cent without guaranty.
The prompt manner in which all losses have been
paddy this Company, together with the low rates
VI premium, present great inducements to such as
are disposed to insure.
Slaves arc insured tor a term Of from one to FIVE
years, for two thirds their value.
All losses are paid within 80 days after s~atisfae-
tory proof Is presented.
DIRECT0RS.-Charles +. johnson, VIM. Dali
las Haywood, james f.. Jordan, Quinton Busbee, IL.
w. Hustled, VIM. IL. Mckee, Charles b. Root. VIM.
w. Holden, WIN. d.. Cooke, II. III. Battle, VIM. II.
Jones, 2. H.. Pescud and Seaton Gales.
OFFICERS.-Dr. Charles Il. johnson, President;
VIM. u. Haywood, Vice President; John q. Will
liams, Secretary WIN. II. Jones, Treasurer ii. W.
Hustled, Attorney Drs. Charles f.. johnson, WIN.
III. Mckee, and Richard Il. Haywood, Medical
Board Of Consultation 4. ii. Battle, VIM. W.
Holden and Charles b. Root, Executive Committee !;
j. Herman, General Agent.
For further information, the public are referred
10 the pamphlets, and forms Of proposal, which
may bc obtained at the Office Of the Company, OF
any of its Agencies.
Communication should be addressed, postpaid,
10 JOHN u. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
Raleigh, July IL, 1855. Il!