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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26

GALvEsros1ASs.-We had the pleasure of greet
ing, few days ago, our much esteemd friend N
B. Yard, Esq, one of the leading merchants of the
commercial Capital Of Texas, accompanied by his
accomplished lady, who were on their way to their
Island home, after a sojourn of several months
visiting their friends in the North. Mr.. Y. ex-
pressed himself in high terms of the Opelousas
Railroad and hoped it would soon reach the borders
Of Texas. He is by no means an enemy to that
projected line Of steamers between the present ter
minus Of the Railroad and Galveston.
This is project which should particularly claim
the attention of the enterpsing merchants of that
iourishing city; and which would greatly rebound
to their interest just think Of it, tr-weekly line
Of packets between Galveston and New Orleans, via
the Opelousas Railroad A trip over the Gulf
then, would be nothing more than delightful ex-
cursion and pleasure parties to the Island City Of
the Gulf" would become as common as a trip
!" Over the Lake." a5 ls
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-04-26
The Defeat of the Nicaraguans.

| Accounts by the steamer Charles Morgan, yes
terday, says the New Orleans Commercial Bulletin
Of the 9th inst, confirm those previously received
$50 strong.
| 1t seems that schlessinger had entered Costa
RIGA with the design of attacking town of some
six thousand inhabitants, about sixty miles from
| Lake Nicaragua. When he had arrived within a
few miles of the contemplated place of attack, he
brought his men to halt The arms were stacked
and arrangements made for dinner; parties were
sent out foraging, and the whole camp was in a
state of listless repose; the men resting and re-
freshing themselves after tedious march Schles-
singer posted pckets in front of his position but
| neglected his flank. This omission indicated either
gross ignorance, or, as some suppose, treachery.
While the men were in this state, careless and con-
fident Of their safety the attack was made by
about 600 Costa Ricans on either flank The
greatest CONSERVATION ensued Two companies of
Schlessinger's command, the New Orleans COM
pany, under Capt. Thorpe, and New York COM
pany, commanded by Capt Creighton and Capt.
Rudlers company of Voltigeurs, stood their ground
and made brave resistance The two other COM
panies, which constituted the command, German
French company, basey fed without interchanging
shot with the enemy-their craven commander
(Schlessnger) taking the lead in the dastardy flight
Upon the occurrence Of this unforeseen desertion,
the panic became general, and neither of the brave
officers who manfully stood their ground, could
arrest it. The total loss of the Nicaraguans was
not accurately ascertaiued but at the last accounts
there were ninety missing.
Schlessnger had been arrested, and was to be
tried both for treason and cowardice.
Walker is, himself, brave manly fellow, but
he has exhibited doubtful Judgment in the selection
of some of his coaborers both in the military and
diplomatic service. He has, however, some choice
spirits with him, and although many are disposed
to think he is in a tight place. we have great con-
fidence in his skill, sagacity and bravery.
Among the killed We regret to find from this city
the names Of Mr.. Grayson, son of our esteemed
fellow-citizen, William P. Grayson Cashier of the
Bank Of New Orleans, Mr.. Dunn and Mr. Scobey
The Louisiana company, commanded by Captain
Thorpe, bore the brunt of the fight His loss was
fifteen men killed. After the defeat of Schessin-
ger, another fight had taken place at Aropoka
between two hundred of the enemy and and four
teen men under Capt. Baldwin, in which the enemy
was defeated with loss Of thirty killed Captain
Baldwin lost two men in the engagement, Second
Lieutenant Rackstraw, and private, name not
given.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-08-14
Ohtaarp.

DIED, in this place, on Sabbath the 10th inst,
after very severe and protracted illness, Mrs.
JANETTE AMELIA, wife of l. D. WITnERspooN,
Jr., Esq.
The residence Of this very estimable lady in
our community seems like n pleasant dream,
rudely interrupted. Notwithstanding, however,
it was but as yesterday she came to US stranger,
her remarkable affablity and kindness of heart
had secured to her many warm friends. who great
ly lament her untimely departure. Few indeed
have been the instances that lay so strong claim
to our sympatl.ies as the aliction we now record.
Just two weeks before, her babe had been call
ed to the Saviour's bosom, thus leaving the heart
and home of her young and devoted husband ut
terly desoate This too is the seventh child her
bereayed parents have followed to the grave, lea
wing now but one as their stay and consolation in
their declining years, while the family of which
she had so recently become a member, find a
breach in their circle that nothing earthly can ev
er repair. But the friends of Mrs. W. mourn not
as those without hope. They trust she has now
done forever with sin and sorrow, and that her
spirit is at rest in heaven.
Pause, reader, and consider this case. Let the
conviction be fastened on your mind, that from
death there is no escape. That neither youth,
nor ovelinesS; the fairest earthly prospects, the
devotion of friends, or the skill and unwearying
attentOn ol physicians can, all COinolHcu, tuIH
aside his shafts. prepare to meet thy God"
FRIEND.
DIEp-In Yorkville on Saturday morning, 9th
instant, Mr.. F. L. HOFFMAN, in the 2Gth year
Of his age.
In this place on Sunday, 10th instant, after a
short illness, GEORGE R. WILLIAMS, son of e.
W. Williams Esq, in the Goth year of his age.
In this place on Friday, the 9th inst, LEROY
only child of Franklin aud Margaret Blankenship
med about IA months
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-08-14
YORK SHERIFF'S SALES.

DY Virtue of Writs of Feri Faeias. to me direct
Id ed, will be sold between the legal hours of
Sheriffs Sale, ON THE FIRST MONDAY IN
SEPTEMBER next, Mt York Court House, the
following property, VIII
Oae house and lot in Yorkville, whereon j. g..
Ware now resides, bounded by lots OF A. w.
Beard, E. A. Crcnshaw, Mrs. Carson. and lands Of
John S. Moore, levied on as the property OF Jo.
seph Kendrick, at the suit of Moore & Raincy
and others.
One negro boy named Mack, levied on MS the
property of James T. Davies at the suit OF William
P. McFadden.
Onc grin l,tonr and frame, one turning lathe
and wheel and re cntton gin, levied on ms the
property of Il. Morrison a: the suit of Vincent
Parsons.
O.e tract of anh wherenn the defendant now
res.l.S levied on as thu property of Margaret A.
H,rr-, NJ the suit of VI. a. kec and others.
Oac ;rac. of land whcrcon the defendant now
reSilr, levied on as the property OF VIM. a. diV-
ems. nj tie suit of s. Sadlcr & Son.
One tract Of land containing 900 Acres, adjoin-
ing lands of VIM. Black, Gilbert Enloe, DR.. W. j.
Good. and Rnfus Meek. Also, one house and lot
situated in Yorkville, near the Kings Mountain
Railroad Depot Also, three Negroes, viz: Tom
and his wife. Rachael: and Joe, levied on ns the
property of Martin Mullenax, Mt the suit OF S. +.
Bratton and others. IL
One negro boy, Henry, levied on as the proper
ty of Il. W. Faris, at the suituf Wylie & Moifntt
and others. -
One tract of land whcreon the defendant now
resides levied on a. the property of Andrew Wher-
ry, ut the suit of Wylie Roddy & Co.
S. c. YOUNGBLOOD, 8. Y.D.
Yorkvillc, August I, 1856.
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Buvinr watches in Broadway.


gentleman from Baltimore via. Cape May, mr.
rived in town. and put up at one of the hotels IN
Broadway. During yesterday, while in specula-
tive mood he went to one of the auction stores IN
Broadway where gold watches are generally SOLD
chaap to strangers. A very pretty silver watcn
was put MP, and the Peter Funks in the store old
il mn to a certain cheap rate. Our Baltimore
friend caught at the bait, bid twenty-five dollars
upon the watch, and it was knocked down TO nm.
: After paving for the watch, a disinterested gen,
tleman, rs our friend supposed, stepped up ana
assured him that the watch was very poor one,
and not worth the money he had paid. u am
saws Peter Funk, s.iuspector of watches"-a the
same time putting glass to his eye ana looking
into the watch, which he had opened. Our bal'l,
more friend, whom we shall call Shleius' seemed
Thankful for the information, and thought lie hau
better change the silver watch for Il gold watch.
The inspector charged Shields three dollars for
his examination, which the latter paid, and upon
the advice of the former, he paid twenty dollars
more and made an exchange for gold watch
After buying the bargain, which had cost him Tor,
ty-eight dollars altogether, the inspector told MIN
he could easily get fifty dollars for the watch al
another store in Broadway. Shields became dis
satisfied with his purchase, and concluded TO &C
company the inspector to the store, and nave the
watch resold. Both men then went to another
mock auction store in Broadway, below Wall-st.,
where the inspector induced Shields to leave the
watch. and the auctioneer gave him receipt for
it.
Mr.. Shields subsequently learned the e'character
of the men he had been dealing with, and determ-
ined to have them arrested. This morning he
called at the First District Police Court and stated
his case to Alderman Clancy, the magistrate pro
tenn. The latter despatched officer Metcalf with
Shields to the auction store. Shortly afterwards
the officer returned to Court and announced the
fact that the Peter Funks had dsgorged. Shields,
who is going home to Baltimore to-day, leaves our
city with the opinion that we have great many
sharks residing among us.-N. I. Post.
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MOUNTAIN HOTEL.
MORGANTON, N. C

TJNHIS ESTABLISHMENT continues open for
Il the reception Of the travelling public. 1t Is
located beyond the noise and hustle of the Court
Square, and the disorder of the drinking houses
in that vicinity; yet it is sufficiently near the pub
lie square for all purposes of business. Its char
acter as FIRST CLASS HOTEL, its admirable
situation with regard to GOODNESS aud qlietnesS;
its elevated position, from which the finest noun
tain views may be enjoyed, aud to which the
mountain breezes fresh and uuobstructed have
access are too well known to require further conf
mendation. The proprietor has added to its COM
forts and convenienccs, aud he trusts to merit and
hopes to receive II continuation Of the public pal
tronage which he has hitherto enjoyed.
]. NJ. HAPPOLDT.
N. Is. Persons desirous Of coming direct from
Charlotte to Morcanton, will find ready facilities
of transportation, there being dhily line of Sta
ges from Charlotte to Lincolnton, and Mt Lincoln.
ton COL B. S. johnson, the proprietor of the Ho-
tel, keeps good horses, carriages and drivers, for
public use; and at Morganton the subscriber also
i. ready at any time TO transport persons to any
point to which they may wish to GO. J. NJ. II.
Aug 81 ON
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Columbia Market.

< ssrsa.-,.. AUGUST lU.
Cotton.-In reviewing the cotton market for
: the week just terminated we find we have but few
: remarks to offer The receipts have been so light
and the sales so unmportant that it s difficult to
say what the true position of the market is, still
the few sales that were made shows the demand to
!, be good and prices very full During the week
two steamers have arrived from Liverpool, viz:
the Europa and the Asia, by the latter which is
the regular weekly steamer, the cotton market
was firm at unchanged rates, with sales for the
week OF 45 900 bales, including $500 to specula-
+. tors and exporters. These accounts had no ef-
feet on our market, and we are therefore compel
led to continue our former quotations, as we find
ourselves unable to make the least change in them,
viz: Inferor 9@9l; ordinary 9s@9s; middline
os@1O; good mdding 1O3@lO2; fair 1o3@lll;
and choice lls@1l!c.
Bdeon.-There is q good demand for prime
Sides and prices for them are very full, although
not ,quotably- higher. We still quote dla@l2!
for hog round; sides ll2@124; shoulders LOG
1O4 and hams l2@l24c u ib. ......
Corn.-The stock Of corn has been greatly in
creased since our last but prices maintain the,
former position. We still quote 7O@75c 7 bush
Oats.-The article of oats is much neglected
and prices are still nominal. We quote 4O@4o'
y bush.
Peas-There is large supply of peas on the
market, consequently prices are looking down
We still quote; however, 65@7Oc 7 bush.
F7our.-The -four market is quiet but steady
with fair supply and moderate demand. VIZ
continue to quote S5l@IS6i for common to good
brands of old -four; new S7@7,50 Z bbl.
Podder.-We have 10 change to notice in the
fodder market, and we therefore continue to quote
SI@Sla p 100 h., according to quality.
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B M q U.8 He dts a. g. &
YorkVile Female College,

TyHE SIXTH SESSION of this Institution will
commence on WEDNESDAY, the Doth of AU'
GUST next The Board of Trustees respectful
ly announce to the patrons and friends of the Col
lege, that the services of on able and competent
Faculty have been secured, and the appliances
are now complete for successful prosecution OF
the duties of their several departments.
Yorkville (he location of this College) is one OF
tho healtliest towns in the upper part o: the
State, and is roted for its moral society.
FACULTY:
Rev. ]. MONROE ANDERSON, President and
Profrxsor Of Logic, Eridenres Of Christianity,
Moral md Mental Sciences.
Rev. j. NJ. H. ADAMS. Professor Of Mathematics
and English Literature.
MATTHEW ELDER, Professor of Ancient Ian.
qunqe, and Natural Sciences
Miss ANNA CURTIS, In'trucirc~ in Botany nnd
.4ssisfant in English Branches.
A sufficient number of competent Teachers in
Music, and the Ornamental and Preparatory De-
partment, will also be secured.
Rates of Tuition per Session of Five Months.
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
Spelling, Reading &C., c.,......"........"....".S 0O
Grammar, Geography, &c......."......... 10 w
COLLEGE DEPARTMENT.
Tuition, ID oD
Entrance money i'll either of the above
Departments. Observation-Disclosures. W'
EXTRA STUDIES.
Music on Piano, Harp or Guitar. ........S 20 OO
Use of Piano......". "..............".....-..". WI
Embroidery, Drawing and Painting, ...... 10 0O
Tuition in French, h,......"..."......... 10 0O
Tuition in MI cases required III advance.
No extra charges viii be made other than those
above specified, except for Books and Stationery
actually used. .a ........... ..... =.
Boarding can be had in respectable private
families ut 50 per month. ....
The President of the College will visit some OF
the oldest and most prominent Female institutions
in the North during the vacation, with the view
of prnitiug by personal inspection of the man.
agement of those of most enlarged experience
4 member of the Faculty will be found at the
American HOTEL in Columbia, on Tuesday even
ing, the 10Th rf August next, and on she follow
ing day at the several Stations OH the Charlotte
and South Carolina and Kings Mountain Rail
Roads, and will be pleased to take charge OF any
young ladies who may be entrusted to his care,
and conduct them to Yorkville.
~ The Chester Standard, Fairield Herald,
Southern Presbyterian, and Due-West Telescope,
will please copy, weekly, until the 2Oth of August
and forward bills to
JOHN G. ENLOE, Treasurer.
Yorkville, July II, 1856. 29 st
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WHEREAS, Andrew E. Robinson and William
w Robinson hath flel their petition to be per-
mtted to swear and examine witnesses upon the
last will and testament of Joseph Robinson, de-
ceased, for the publishing and confirming thereof.
Shadrach Jenkins and wife Elizabeth, and VIM.
Smith al Nan y c., are hereby cited to appear at
York Court House, at a Court of Ordinary, to be
holden for York District on the l4th day Of No
vember next, at which time and place. the said
last will and testament will be proved in due form
Of law. }. NJ. ROSS, o. Y. d.
Aug IA 33 la3m
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A YANKEE P1LoT.-A river Yankee, from away
up North, among the pine trees, was employed by
the owner of raft of lumber to put it safe down
the river for him. The pilot, however, through
unkilfuness or carelessuess, ran it against one of
the piers of the bridge at this place, staving 1t
upon the ice breaker. The owner OF the lumber
took him to task for his bad management. when he
replied. "there's hfty-two of them ar piers, and
missed 'em all but one-I call that middlin' good
runnin' don't you?"
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IMPORTANT TO WOOL.GROWERS.

THE Subscriber has also improved his WOOL
CARDS. by the addition of WOOL-PICKER and
BURRING MACHINE. He can now take ont
Burs and trash of all kinds. Wool free from burs
is much benefited by this machine. Wool in all
cases must be we'll washed. This is, with little
grease, all the preparation necessary. Price of
carding for Wool without burs, 8 cents; with burs
in it, cents, to be weighed after it is carded.-
He will sell rolls at S7s cents per pound. He now
invites the public to give him trial, and see for
themselves, and returns his thanks for past fa-
vors and hopes for n continuance Of the same.
z. D. SMITH.
Aug IA 33 BIN
NJ Chester Standard copy times
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Feb Il
South Carolina York District.

IN THE COMMON PLEAS. 90
Wyle s. Smith, vs.. T. H. Moss. "A Attachment
WHEREAS the Plaintiff did on the 9Th day of
w September, file his declaration against the
Defendant, who las it is said) is absent from and
without the limits Of this State, and has neither
wife nor attorney known within the same, npon
whom copy Of said declaration might be served:
1t is therefore Ordered that the said defendant do
appear and plead to the said declaration on or be-
fore the 28th day of September, which HillSbe in
the year Of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and ffty-six otherwise final and absolute judg-
ment will then be given md awarded against him.
JOHN 9. ENLOE, &C. G. PLs,
Clerks Office, York District, -
Sept. 27, 1855. - S9 1yq
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INDIAHOOK MILLS.

NTE, the undersigned, take the pleasure Of in
w forming the citizens of York District, that
the MILLS formerly known rs the INDIAHOOK
or CAROTHERS' MILLS, are in good order, and
we are prepared to do grinding equal to any
MILL, in quality and quantity; and we hope the
old customers will try US again, and they that new
er have, will give US trial now. We have good
MILLER-new Cloths and Smut Machine.
j. F. CAROTHERS,
T. NJ. CAROTHERS,
l,r1d 90 3n,
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/ WILL SELL

AT PUBLIC SALE Mt Yorkvle, on the FIRST
N MONDAY in SEPTEMBER next, likely
NEGRO WOMAN AND CHILD, if not sooner dis
posed of. Said woman is good cook, washer
and ironer-also good field hand. She is about
twenty years old, large and stout. Her child is
q Boy, two years old ]. HUDSON.
Aug IA 80 2t
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YJNHE Subscriber being drs srouS of removing u
: Il the West, offers his valuable tract of LAND
for sale situated on the head waters Of Fishing
Creek. near tho Kings Mountain Road, about y
miles North East of Yorkvillc, and containing a.
bout 2G0 ACRES. On the premises is GOOD
DWELLING HOUSE, with all necessary outbuild,
ings. On the tract is GOLD NINE, which il
properly worked, would doubtless yield handsome
profits. There is also OH the tract considerable
BOTTOM LAND and first rate MEADOW.
The above property, if not sooner disposed of,
will be offered at public sale on the first Monday
in September. will sell.
G. l.. THOMASSON.
July 10 2S St
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GREAT IMPROVEMENT.
LAUREL MILLS,
YORK DIST, S. C.

yVNHE Subscriber announces TO the public that
i he has added tn his MILLS. Patent GRAIN
SEPER ATOR. and it cannot he excelled for clean
ing of chess, cookie, smut, and all other impuri-
ties. thereby greatly improving the QUALITY of
the FLOUR. All persons who have seen the SEP
orator in operation are highly pleased with it;
therefore, if you wish . SUPERFINE article of
FLOUR, you would do we'll to give him trial.
No mistake-no humbug! 1t is even so.
2. D. SMITH.
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CARROLL HOUSE.
CHEsTERVILLE, 8. C.

VNHAT large and splendid three story Building
4 on the east side Of Chester Depot, Is now
open for the accommodation of persons travelling
by the Cars or otherwise. The Proprietor is well
aware, that nothing short of o ,well-kept house,
will induce custom to this SO recently gotten mp
and although very solicitous Of patronage, he re-
frains from those thousand and one promises which
have been made, only to be broken by many Of his
"illustrious predecessors" saf
He confidently hopes, that he will be sustained,
and upon trial give that satisfaction and accommo-
dation to the wearied traveller, that will send him
on his way rejoicing.
J. L. CARROLL
Feb Il = tt;
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UNION ACADEMY.

yHNIIE FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION of this new
Il aud fourishing Institution, which hns just
closed with fiity-twO Students, W.! Commence on
TUESDAY, 1ST OF JULY, and terminate I'll the
2Sh of November with public Examination
This Institution, situated, rs it is, in point OF
health morals, and remoteness from all the vices
and temptations so seductive of youth, will herc-
after be under the mutual instruction of JOHN
B. PANKEY and WILLIAM L. s-.NDIFER. The
success Of Mr.. PANKEY, rs n most devoted and
ndrfhtgahlc instructor, is now too well known to
need comment.
In behalf of Mr. SANDIFER, We can say he
has been reared up in our midst; that he Is Il
young gentleman of high-toned moral character
has taught u private school several years, giving
entire satisfaction to NIL his patrons.
We feel satisfied he is in every respect qualified
for the position, umd that we have been fortunate
in securing the services of one cmircntly suit
ed to the business.
Before the commencement Of next session, the
building will he enlarged, and every accomn,oda-
ton afforded that can add to the comfort of the
students, or facilitate their progress.
Board can be had in the best families at Eight
Dollars per month, in less than one mile Of the
Academy. The Students are expected to attend
Preaching, and conveyances are furnished by their
host.
Students will be taken from Rock Hill to their
Boarding houses on the Both June, I'd and 9th OF
July, free of Charge
While this School is not in the least sectarihn,
Students will he catechised and instructed in the
Union Questions.
TUITION AS FORMERLY, VIZ:
Primary English Branches ......"$I 90
Higher branches of English, ,........"....lO 90
Classics and Mathematics, per session...l5 90
Students charged from time of entrance till
close of session. No deduction for lost tinc cx-
cept in cases of protracted sickness.
E:;y" Tuition at close Of Session.
J. G.. HICKLIN, NJ. d.
Secretary of Board
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r 0nK no YOUR INTEREsT.---

n OOK TO YOUR INFEREST.---
A The Subscriber offers for sale, that beautiful
HOUSE AND LOT on which he now resides, three
doors North of the Male Academy. On the lot is
Well of as good water as is in iorirille, and all
necessary fixtures. Also, my HOUSE and LOT,
doors East of the Male Academy. This prop
erty lies in very healthy situation, and will be
sold ON the most accommodating terms, if applied
for before the FIRST MONDAY IN OCTOBER
next. Ii not sold previous to that day, the above
property will be sold to the highest bidder. For
further particulars, apply to
j. R. KINCAID.
July II % 3m