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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-02-28
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Yorkville, Feb. l8, 1856.
MEDICAL NOTICE,

MLU1VdL NU l lVII
-2 THE undersigned, after returning his thanks
~ for the liberal patronage heretofore bestow-
Eg ed on him, respectfully announces to his
friends and the public that he has associated DR..
EDWARD E. JENKINS with him in the practice Of
MEDICINE AND SURGERY,
and hopes in his new association to receive the
same generous measure of public confidence and
favor. DR.. JENKINS, after graduating in the
Medical School of his own State, ayailed himself
of the advantages afforded in the Institutions Of
Paris and other European cities. Having given
special ATTENTION to SURGICAL SCIENCE,
he is prepared particularly to attend to cases in
that department of the practice.
D. H. THOMASSON.
Yorkyille Feb. 81. 8
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-02-28
The American National Convention.

The American National Convention.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb 25.
The American Convention re-assembled to-day.
resolution declaring that the National Council
has no right to prescribe platform, and that no
candidates should be nominated who were not in
favor of the restoration of the Missouri Compro-
mise, was voted down by 14l to 5s.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-02-28

Jan 6
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-06-20
Francis McNerhany,
Wm. ]. Dono!ioo.
Gen. CasS's Speech.

General CasS, on being introduced, was re-
ceIypd with enthusiastic cheers. He SAID do
not come here to make you formal address.
Jcame TO unite with you in your congratnla-
1lnns upon thu termination, the fortunate terni-
nation, Of the mission of the representative
BODY Of the democratic party at Cincinnati.
voice has reached nz from the West, borne by
that mysterious agent which drhtS both time
aud space, announcing that the convention has
named 10 our party tbs name Of a statesman and
patriot for the Chief MagiStracy Of the Union
and for oar slandarG-bearer, during the coming
contest, which will unite the hearts and hopes
and exertions of the whole democracy oil the
country. And that man is James Buchanan
III Is respected bv the American people for his
services and experience, for his unsuiied integ-
ry and unqurstioned talents, his intimate ac-
qualniance with public affairs, and for his pa
irotlSm and devotion to the country, In what
eyer situation he has been placed, af home or a
broad. He has filled with honor and dsilnc-
ton various high stations, and left them all en-
Joyng greater measure of public confidence
than when he entered thrm--a rare circum-
stance in the life OF public man in our coun-
try. And he is especially respected by his own
party for his attachment to IFS cause and Prin-
cpIrs bis fidelity in trying times. and his rrjrc-
lion nt mere local considerations, always rrgar-
cling with so!icitude the rights and claims Of ev-
cry section Of the country. The labors Of the
Convention are closed, and well closed, and now
onrs-that is, yours and mine, those, indeed, OF
The whole party-bPgin. LIT US determine 10
elect our nominee. We can do il, and shall do
Il. Let every frGe democrat buckle on his ar
mor-not the armor OF Sharpr's rifles, which
are supplied by some of the churches of the
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-06-20

The best thing 10 give your enemy is for
givcneSs to your opponent, tolerance to
friend, your heart 10 your child, good ex
ample to your father, deferencri to your mo-
ther, conduct that viii make her proud of you
20 yourself, respect "a all men, charity.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-06-20

UThe municipal election in Washington
City held on last Monday. resulted in the rlec-
ton of Magrudyr, Democrat, over his Know
Nothing competitor. Another Democratic
City.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-06-20

Daniel Ratclif,s, Geo. Parker,
VIM B. Magrudrr, C. w. C. Dunuington,
Thomas Carbprry, b. J. Semmes,
Walter Leuox, jerome Diggs,
K. H. Gilrttp, Peter Hepburn,
Lambert Tree, Geo McNeir,
DR.. Wm. Jones. Henry S. Davis,
Secretaries.
Jno, F. Ennis, Francis McNerhany,
James S. Holland, Wm. j. Donohoo.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-06-20

heard The band struck up e'Ha to the Chief, . but
the music only added to the universal excitement
Al the conclusion of this air the President spoke
follows:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-08
CONDTTT0.v OF THE BANKS IN
CANADA.
.fhe X. Y. rnbxas.

Special Correspondence Of fNe " L. inssas
TORONTO, Nov. "a, 1856
Our financial and commercial transactions with
the United States are now very considerable. Every
effort to get the Government here to adopt, in the
public accounts, your decimal currency, has thus
far failed; but our new Auditor has gone the length
of publishing his monthly Bank returns in dollan
and cents, and the Province has legszed the Federal
currency. Books of account may be kept in dollars
and cents, and payment of accounts recovered IN
the courts FLAW.
have taken some pains to show the condition OF
each of the ten chartered banks Of Canada. The
very latest return is to Oct. 81. OF the condition
Of the branches Of the Bank Of British North
America cannot obtain particulars. In 1855, that
Bank had an average circulation in Canada OF
80 2l, 412 and il held an average sum in specie OF
S1.l94. $50.
Money is very scarce here; the old penal laws
against usury are nufed; and persons connected
with the chartered banks do great deal OF business
by loans through brokers and other agents at from
one to FIVE per cent a month. The people have
only the Assembly as a check upon the rapacity OF
the banks, and il is very inefficient machine.
Comparing October with the previous report for
September gives the following differences: In O.
tOber more capital paid up by $30o, $50; notes in
circulation, increase 81, 2S5 0SS: public and pri.
vate deposits, increase $345, 76O hard cash, in
crease $3.50 964.
Official statement to the Government by the ten
Banks in Canada acting under Provincial charter
for the month ending Oct. 81. 1856. In dollars
emitting Ne odd cents):
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-08
WEATHER WESTWARD.

BUFFALO, Saturday, Dec. 8, 1856.
Milwaukee papers of the 9TH inst. are TO hand and
they give the following particulars Of the storm of
Tuesday last:
The dstilry Of Thos. Fitzgerald on the Lake Shore
was swept of by the waves. Kellogg & Strong's
warehouse on the pier destroyed and the pier
siderably damaged. Loss estimated at 3, 900.
Several other buildings were also more or lees injured.
In the streets in many places, there was as much as
six feet of snow, and the railroads were blocked up
during the day, no trains arriving
MONTREAL, Saturday, Dec. 6, 1856.
The weather is clear and cold. The thermometer
twelve degrees above zero. Seighing excellent.
MILWAUKEE,, Dec. 6, 1856.
The storm of Tuesday last wm very severe along
Lake Michigan. Many buildings were swept away,
piers damaged &c. In many places snow fell to the
depth of six feet The railroads blocked up, and
no trains are arriving or departing.
During the storm, the brigs Storm King and AL.
gomah and the schooner Weiand were all wrecked
within sight OF the city. AL on board were saved.
Several propeers from Buffalo are overdue and
fears are entertained for their safety Many shattered
vessels are arriving here.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-08

House 10 know who the shareholders were. WAS
uesatived BY the Bank influence; but the Bahk OF
Montreal publishes list annually.
What are called Government securities nay -
the bonds Of municipal corporations associated to
gctber a. a sort Of fund, or they may be Canada
debentures-chieAy the former, presume.
The circulation Of the ten chartered BANKS, isss
pOsiss $9.sls s3i. The specie is q, 46I, 4o4.
The Bank Of Upper Canada has been so involved
with the politicians that although it Is the public
treasury, IFS stock had fallen under par. Last
Spring it los.rolled more capital and new chartsr
through the Legislature, and is new sendips ID
rev stock to London TO be sold TO tAsse there who
VIII give its managers here the dollars brit.
Our banks are accused 4 hrding their funds n
arge sums to their officers on speculation (BritiSh
Royal Bank fashion,. but into such sacrea mys-
teries no one may INQUIRE.
Formerly The notes Of the Zimmerman, Nngars
District, and Molvins Banks were secured By de-
bentures pledged with the Inspector General--hut
our bad Legislature gave them charters. and gsve
other charters 10 other Banks. viz: the Bank az
Toronto, Colonial Bank, &C., refusing 10 take any
security whatever for the redemption Of their pa
per beyond what their aggregate assets undivided,
may yield to general creditors. There 10, however.
limited liability claim against the Shareholders.
the value of which, if any IT has, remains to 10
tested.
lie zimmerman bank, pesiue the move rctnru,
has sos, 500 of q previous circulation secured BY
deposit of debentures-the Niagara District Bank
s96.OOO-the Molvins $40, 45S-and there is Pro-
vincia Bank at Stanstead which has $l0O, 900 Of
bills in circulation. thus secured and Bank Of
the County of Esin at st. Thomas which has
lodged 100000 of debentures with the Inspector.
General, and has circulation of $7993a based
thereon, and $3.50 of specie in its vault.
There is also Bank of British North America.
a xxha
as l think, they had no business legislatins for
Canada in such local matter. This imperial con-
Germ does not condescend TO say, monthly, what
its circulation. &c, in Canada is above ~ but It
has to come under the act requiring banks not
otherwise pririitged, regards its notes under 81
1t had Of ores and twos aAOat last October.
$427 ,1Ol. The Governor might ask il for such
information as would enable the public to know the
operations of all the banksbut he does not do %.
MERcAroR
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-08

FouSD DEAD UNDER SUSPICIOUS CIRcrMsTAscEs.
About o'clock yesterday afternoon the dead body
Of an unknown man found in the front area OF the
new building No. SO Reade street. His skull was ter
rby fractured and he had evidently either fallen or
been pushed into the area. Iron gratings mad been
placed in front of the building except in one or TWO
places which bad been left open for the purpose OF pre-
pairing them Tor hostways. These had carelessly been
permitted to remain uncovered and as the sidewalk
was uch obstructed there psth lett Tor pede'-
irions except these exposed openings Inc dePtn
er twenty feet and the deceased appeared to nave
allen head foremost and been instantly killed. Inc
night watchmsn in charge Of the premises knew notn-
~, be says, about the occurrence until daypshI Oh
Sunday morning. suspicion Of foul play was excited
n consequence of an empty pocke,-book being ionna
OF the sidewalk near the capstoues Of the area Ih'
might not, however, have belonged to the deceased
Coroner Connery will hold an inquest upon the oody
to-day and endeavor to unravel the mystery Inc de-
ceased was between Is and 80 years OF age oil nediu
hight had black hair and mustaehe, but no wniskers-
He was dressed in very short black pllot-ootn cost
black cloth pantaIcons black wstered silk vest hea'y
boots, &C. In his pockets found card on which
was written miss Consuls, No. lO3 Mercer street
one of Taylors twoshlling checks, knife ana
The BODY was taken to the Third Ward station
House where the inquest will be held.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-08

Tho Provincial Auditor omits to include capital
paid I'D in the list Of liabilities; but nave
iDcludedit.
Tie aggregate capital for which the ten Banks are
chartered is twenty two millions. have only stated
the capital paid up in each case-the aggregate
being little over fifteen millions. Every now ana
then. the Banks get bill passed, giving them moro
n, mnal capital which they sell at their leisure, at
such premium az they can get, and announce Tue
increase TO their actual capital monthly, through
the Government.
In tbpdeposits are included at all times all the
nubic money the Government have not occasion for.
Unlike your national treasury systeIn the Govern
,nent receives the notes Of the banks ut every
Custom House and Land Office, and the Bank OF
Upper Canada occupies the place among them
which your United States Bank did preViou<f 70 the
removal of the deposits.
II may Judge from comparison OF the returns
of this and former months authorities are very
bare Of cash just now. Perhaps it were better
that they were worse of, for we'll have no
real reforms here favorable TO the elective Princi-
pie, so long as the Banks and the spectators can
get along smoothly, taxing US and squanderlng the
proceeds
In majority ofthe Banks, the votes are taken
by scale stated; but in some Of them II IL one
vote TO every share.
There are world of branches, and agency banks,
none Of which are compelled 70 take the notes Oh
any other branch of the same Bsnk-no nor those OF
the pripcipal ofice-stp par. The Bank OF Montreal
has IS branches and agencies Inc o'ner'' as
many as they choose to set up.
There is no Commissioner or check, except their
returns, which, by the way, are mere statements
not under oath or penalty; nor IL there any way OF
knowing with what degree Of accuracy any return
ia made.
A motion recently in the Assembly to permit the
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-08
FROM ME\ICO.

NEw-ORLrASs, Tuesday, Dec. ., 1866.
The Mexican Consul here has received official ad-
vices from Matamoras stating that Vidaur had sue
,umi ed and entered into treaty with Gen. Lunds,
acknowledging ComoDforts Government, and prom
isDg obedience to 1t. -.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 7, 1856.
New. Orleans pspGs of Sunday last have been re
Ceived, and contain details of news from Northern
Mexico. yidaurri's success in driving the Govern.
ment troops the second time out of Monterey had I'M
spired the party and il believed that it not now III
the power of the Comonfcrt Government to overpower
him The pronuncamiento at Tanpico resulted IN the
complete overthrow of the Garzas Government. VIC
toria has also declared for Vidsurr, and the wno'e
frontier was aTayiIg itself against the Central Gov
eminent.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-08
Mr.. SEWARD on THE VERMONT GRANT
AID TO KANSAS.

Judge Conway, to whom the following letter was
addressed. has communicated it to Tar TRIBUNE for
publication -.
"WAsHIsGTos Dec. !, 1856
DEAR SIR Your letter of the Sth OF November
WAS received last evening honor thank and reye-
renee the State Of Vermont for Der late bsnehcent gft
TO the oppressed exhausted and abused people of Kan
sas Ii shows that the wrongs of that people bsve
awakened the .ympa'hes of the overs OF Freedom in
our country and doubt not that the blessed example
viii be followed by the other States whose institutions
are four led on the rights OF Slowly but steadily
the systems of Government founded IN force wear
away ard the newer and better one OF Government
bseS ON the equal consent of the governed is coming
into their place Let be patient, hopeful and perse
yerirg.
81 am. NJ dear Sir,
VERY respectfully aud Truly,
cur humble servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
"MF CONWAY. esq"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-08

canvass, to circulate the impression that al Is to
go wei and the Republicans had deceived the
people. Their eyes are not closed By any mesos
sgainst the approaching Spring elections. Mr..
Buchanan il to-day just what he was before the
4th Of November, and no more and no less. His
constitutional organization abhors extremes, and
therefore be is called conservative. This quality
has been cultivated through an iSdecision of char
acter, which inclines him TO adopt Cancellation to
opposing interests, instead Of the direct assertion
Of any cherished principle. Hence be is fscile,
and likely to be governed by men Of stronger will
and lees integrity. His power for resistance is
limited land bis incnatiOns all rather submissive
than commanding Mr.. Buchanan aims 10 have
moderate and respectable Adninstraton-refect-
ing bis own acknowledged character. As have
before stated, Mr.. Monroe's term is his admitted
model, though in recent address he went :" fifty
years" back and brought in the Jefersonian era
as the standard Of his emulation. Perhps he may
have forgotten that in those days the protested
principle in disposing Of Federal patronage was
merit, and that removals were not made without
cause. Mr. Jefferson, who was well inclined TO
reward bis partisans, and yet felt omewhat re-
strained from the practice which had been adopted
by his predecessors, complained that 81 none died
and few resigned
While it may be proper to hope for favorable
change from the new Administration, it is prudent
10 reserve any display Of oyerweenng confidence in
such result, until it has shown its hand practically
and given some earnest of devotion to the profes.
sion, which are now so prodigally lavished for a
special object believe myself Mr.. Buchanan
means to be just but his ability in that respect is
10 be measured by the men and influences which
will surround him, and control the policy that in
wolves the future destiny Of the Territories Of the
United States. One of the worst and warmest
places outside of Christendom is said to be paved
with good intentions, and the reputation Of the
White House has suffered in the same particular
Liberal motives will not save Kansas. Her secu-
rity depends upon decisive action and right coun-
sels. INDEX.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-08
SPECIAL MESSENGER FROM KANSAS.

WASHINGTON, Saturday, Dec. g. 1856
Special Messenger has arrived from Kansas BRING
ing dispatches from Gov Geary relative to the release
of Hayes, and other matters in issue between hm'eh
and Judge Lecompte. which are submitted to the con-
alteration of the Administration Gov Geary reerates
the peaceful condition of the Territory.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-08
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Saturday, Dec ., 100.
The Secretary of the Treasury has awarded con-
tact 10 4. Harmon Co. for the erection OF an iron
model fire and heat proof structure Is destined 70 lni'
ate the of iron in the construction oil the puoc
architecture of the country.
1t is regarded as the most important measure or 'tne
interest of iron manufactures ever adopted by the
National Government
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-08
THE LATE GALE on LAKE ONTARIO.

U5WEGO, SNurddy, Dec. o. 100
The late gale on Lake Ontario has proved very dis
astrous 10 veesels.
TIE schooner Niagara bound from Oswego to Bond
head, with coal went ashore at Port Hope, and 10 at
tempting to save her crew. Capt Stephen Wood Of the
schooner Anna Maude, and Robert Campbell, mate Of
another schooner, lost their lives.
The schooner Caledonia is Ashore below Toronto and
the Canadian brig Beaver is ashore at Braddock Point
large feet Of grain vessels arrived at this port
from the Welland Canal this morning.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-08
NEGRO PLOT IN TENNESSEE.

NAsHNILLE, Fnday Dec. D, 800.
plot for the rising of the negroes in this State has
been detected and caused great excitement in Mont
gomery County, where IL was inst discovered.
II is alleged that Christmas eve had been fixed upon
for the rising and the most extensive arrangements
bsd been made to csriyit out successfully.
One v hite man has been arrested, together with
Great many negroes including many of the generals,
eantsns and other officers of the proposed move nent
SsYernI of them have made full confessions;
A large collection of arms aud ammunition mas oeen
we'd Tho church at Louisa Furn ace had been under
mined and powder placed beneath it, resdy to be
Llown up when filed with people. ., u.
The MOT Il is believed extends over wide range OF
territory south and west There is an extra patrol Oh
is wen armed and prepared for any emergency
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-08

CH,ID- A little before midnight last night, middle
seed Irshwomsn named Bridget Cor An, whose husband
cied about two years since, was found dead IN ner
room in Cooldges Block, opposite the pnsn1 HOS sa
dad TIE csr.a Of death is unknown, but II is
suimi.ed b. some that she administered poison to her
child and hersef She lived alone there ont there we're
q number of inmates in the house. coroners Jury
lives atirg the matter. boston ira'eie'' Oee'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-08
TotA,,....Ib TO. foT ~
Mai. for Waldron g, iO5

NEw-HAxpsHrRE.--A Republican State Convention
for the nomination of candidates for Congress and
State officers will be held at Concord on the 9Th of
4
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-08
WEATHER Observation-Disclosures

The weather here is clear aud cold, and navigation
of the river is considered closed for the The
steamers City Of Hartford and Granite State both left
yesterday for New. York. and not expected TO re-
sumo their trips this season.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-08
DEATH OF A BRITISH CONSUL.

BALTIMORE, Dec. Z, 1856.
Henry George Kuper, British Consul at this port,
was sufocsted while In house in the eastern part Of
the city which burnt The other inmates narrowly
escaped. The deceased has family in England
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-08
ARREST FOR ROBBING THE MAIL.

BALTIMORE, Saturday, Dec b, 800.
VIM. Smith, attached to the mail guard has been ar.
rested at Augusta the charge Of robbng the mail of
nearly 81 eco. The supposed stolen money has been
found in bis possession.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-08
LOSS OF THE STEAMER LORD ELGIN.

MONTREAL, Saturday, Dec. b, 100.
The steamer Lord Elpin went ashore near Presquile
on Lake Ontario, on Thursday, and became total
wreck.
The Grand Trunk steam ferry.bo stopped running
Yesterday.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-08
THE SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE.

BALTInoRE Saturday, Dec 8, 1856.
Bills have been introduced In the South Carolina
LEGISLATURE to give the election Of Governor and Pres.
Dental Electors TO the people.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-08

cp.s, I..pcx,r.-Ricbard Howell, sbsrtetS~v.
va. arrested on s.ip.y eh.s.s sb p..,Ds The pss, q
Mr. Johs P,neux residing No. - ny u 'n svSN
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-08

Cosyrc1rcr1 The Republican State Convention
will be held at New-Haven on the ah OF January
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-08

MAscHEsTER, N. H.-The Republicans nave n"'n-
mated Jacob r. james as their candidate Tor MAYOR.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-08
THE MISSING STEAMSHIP MERLIN.

HALIFAX. Friday, Dec. 81 p IN,
The steamship Merlin, now overdue from ST. John'
n. F., is still unheard from.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-08
VoTE FOR STATE OFFICERS.

Fremont over Buchanan 1884 ALL II s4 Majority fss
R;urh.m. 1871.