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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-10-16

A MAJORITY OF THE WRONG SIDE
Several years ago, a celebrated Methodist
minister and revivalist, we'll known for bis
eloquence and zeal in converting souls, was
preaching in Louisville. The feeling had
got pretty we'll up, and one night, after a
very "powerful' sermon, he came down
from the pulpit, for the purpose of receiving
the mourners, while the good old hymn Of
Canaan, oh Canaan, Pm bound for the land of
Canaan"
was struck up and chimed in by hundreds
of voices. The hymn was concluded, but
there were no penitents at the altar. In
vain he exhorted-his words and appeals
fell upon the ears of his congregation with
out exciting an emotion. At length he con-
cluded to make bold strike and follow it
up with test, and resuming the pulpit, af-
ter few words of exhortation, he solemnly
announced that he would put question, up
on which he expected all to vote in view Of
the estimation they placed upon their souls.
With finger raised most significantly, and in
most solemn manner, he announced -
"All those in favor of Christ will please rise
to their feet"
Only some eight or ten responded to the
announcement and while the minister was
watching intensely for others to signify their
position by ''rising," q worthy member, who
was on his feet, interfered, and sugges'
ted that "the reason might be that the true
disciples were too modest to vote"
At this juncture, loud voice was heard
in the gallery:
81 say, brother, it's no use talking
or trying to force this vote-this congrega
ton as all for old Nick By ct least t,oenty
fve hundred mqjority"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-10-16

The SOURCES OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIv-
ER.-Lift bucket of water from the Mis-
sissippi river at New Orleans, and ask your
self the question, "From whence it came" "
and the answer may be, from the sandy des-
erts of New Mexico, from the pine hills
of Carolina, from the rolling prairies of Ne
braska, or from the cotton fields of Georgia ;
from the British possessions north of the
Goth degree of latitude, separated by thin
ridge of ice-covered rocks from streams that
flow into the Arctic Ocean, or from bowers
of orange and magnolia that perfume the
cane-felds of Louisiana; from the frozen
lakes that gem the bosome of Minnesota and
Wisconsin, or from the fowcry plains Of
Alabama and Tennessee from the lake
bound peninsula of Michigan from the hill
sides of waving grain in Pennsylvania and
New York; from the tobacco fields of Vir-
ginia and Maryland. It may be part Of
those mighty volumes that roll their never
tiring waves through Iowa and Missouri,
through Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio; through
Kentucky and Arkansas, Mississippi and
Texas.
1t is part of the thousand thousand little
rills that come hymning their way from that
mountain range wherein arise the Columbia
and the Colorado of the West, or of those
from whence the Delaware and Susquehanna
hasten away to meet the rising sun. In the
spurs of the Allegheny it has saluted the
springs of the Roanoke and the saluda, and
far beyond the black hills has locked arms
with the mighty saskashawan as he hurried
on his cherries journey to Hudson's Bay
The springs of the Connewango listen to the
roar of Niagara, and the fountains of the
Platte overlook the cratcst of the extinct
volcanoes of Utah. 1t has fertilised a coun'
try greater than the empire of Alexander,
and has carried a richer commerce than all
the rivers tributary to Imperial Some.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-10-16

THE DISADVANTAGES OF DEAFNESs.-
1t is not often that We hear of ludicrous
incidents occurring in the presence of a con-
gregation assembled for divine worship, but
it is nevertheless a fact that the gravity of a
solemn churchmen is sometimes put to a
severe test, as the following anccdotc related
in our hearing the other day will show. An
elderly clergyman in neishboring county,
who unfortunately was afflicted with deaf
ness, oAiciatcd upon certain occasion at a
prayer meeting. The dimness of the lights
prevented him from recognizing with GER
tainty the features of a jealous brother, whom
he wished to "lead in prayer" but taking it
for granted that he must be present, the re-
quest was put forth from the pulpit that
brother A. should pray. Instantly a large
portion Of the congregation, who, like the
worthy pastor, did not know thatbrother A.
was absent, assumed the attentitude of pray
er. The minister had also knelt, and pre-
suming that brother A. was invoking the
blessing of Providence, uttered at brief III
tervals the usual "Amen." This ludicrous
contretcmp, was terminated by one of the
brethren going to the deaf minister and
apprizing him of the absence CT brother A.
1t is needless to add that majority of the
congregation were in no mood fcr prayer af
ter witnessing this incident. On another
occasion the same minister gave cut hymn,
and commenced to sing, while the choir did
the same, but toa different tune, and thus
produced discord where all
should have been harmony.-Rich. Wig.
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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 ms the lNDlAHOOK
or CAROTHERS' MILLS, are in good order, and
we are prepared to do grinding equal to aay
MILL, in quality and quantity; and wo hope the
old customers will try 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
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THE PRINCETON PRESS,

.VNHE design ofthe inventor was to get up Press
Il which would answer erery requirement of the
offer made by GEoEGE BnCcE, of New York, in
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This Press will throw of from 500 to goo sheets
FER hour, doing the work equal to any Cylinder
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floor, and is the most convenient Of oil Presses to
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lister as well rs any other Cylinder Press. It
requires, to work it, o man to turn the ay wheel
and boy to feed the sheets.
The linking Apparatus is very complete, and
differs from the apparatus USED in Cylinder Pres
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Power Paten Presses. Two rollers pass oyer
the form twice to each impression, taking ink for
each sheet.
4 Press of this description for newspaper and
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roller stocks, blanket flying and registering ap-
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Ifintended for book work chiefly, an extra ink
fountain will be furnished for $40. The press,
fly wheel, &c. will weigh about 1000 pounds TIE
sides, &C., arc iron. Length of frame, seven feet
height, to front edge of feed board, three feet
six inches. ANY size made to order.
The following is the list Of Sizes and Prices as
far as established: - - r .-5.zS
Bed % by 20, S4oo. Bed 4s BY 81, $3.50
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The beds will take chases their full breadth;
and within two inches Of the length -
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months, with approved security; or q per cent
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For more than three years the inventor of the
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the WHILE and with grcat care ande1-
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and he hatters himself he Inns succeeded in per-
fecting it and is now manufacturing the Press
himself. No Press willleaye his premises without
being thoroughly tested, and without it performs
to the entire satisfaction of tho purchaser.
JOHN 7. ROBINSON. :.
Princeton, N. j., Nov. 1856. 46 8m
nas" The YoRKvILLE ENQUIRER is printed on q
"Prnceion Press" and any information respect
ing it will be cheerfully given by addressing the
Publisher, L. NJ, GRIST.
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HURRAH FOR PADDY Och says Pad
dy, I'll never be able to put on these boots
till I've worn them day or two.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-08-07
Letter from MIR. Weller.
Posr OFFICE, SAN FRAFcrsco, ]
Aug. Sd 1856. !
To the Editors of State Journal:

To the Editors of State Journal:
GENrLEMEN.--I have observed an arti-
Gle in your issue of the 30th ultimo, upon
the subject of the interception OF letter
addressed by Gen. Howard to B. W. Leigh,
ESQ, and the terms of that article call Tor
my reply. 1t is true that the heinous crime
seems to have been committed somewhere,
for it is publicly confessed by those who ap-
pear to speak by authority, but you may
be in error when you hasten TO the conclu-
sion that the crime was committed In this
city, and at my office. However, am quite
willing, and even anxious that the facts shall
be brought out, whether they implcate this
Office or any other.
The very day on which the matter was
first made public, proceeded to investigate
it, and the only success have yet met with
is simply in having traced it through two
or three informants upto the Executive
Committee of the Vigilance Committee, who
am told, were furnished copy of said in
tercepted letter. Whether that body will
dvulge the name of the criminal party, re-
mains to be ascertained.
Besides being one of the highest criminal
offences, this matter is also calculated to en-
gender suspicion against this office, and cre-
ate wide distrust of the whole mail system,
and therefore feel it my duty, to leave
nothing undone which may tend to the de-
lection of the criminal in this case The U.
S. Statute provides
"That if any person shall take any letter
or packet, not containing any article of val
ue or evidence thereof, out of Post Office,
or shall open any letter or packet, which
shall have been in Post Office, or in custc-
dy of mail carrier, before it shall have
been delivered to the person to whom it is
directed, with design to obstruct the cor
respondence. TO PRY INTO ANOTlIERS
BUSINESS OR SECRETS, such Of
fender, upon conviction, shall pay. for every
such offence, a sum not exceeding five hun
dred dollars, and be imprisoned not exceed
ing twelve months"
Finding the U. S. Statute making this so
grave and serious matter, and myself deep
ly feeling the Importance of enforcing that
statute. now announce that will pay to
the party or parties who shall secure the
conviction of the criminal in the case of the
intercepted letter herein spoken Of, one hun
dred dollars.
Very respectfully
Your Obedient servant,
c. l. WELLER,
Post Master.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-08-07

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF A STAGE Coach.
The Sac Union says: We understand
from the messenger Of Wells. Fargo & Co..
that an attempt was made yesterday. Aug.
4th, to rob ono of the stage coaches, about
half q mile above the Waukesha House, on
the Coloma road. Two men, mounted on
horse back, and armed with guns, rode up
to the driver of the coach, and ordered him
to stop. They then looked into the stage
and seeing more persons, in all probability,
than they expected to find, put spurs to their
horses, and disappeared.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-08-07

DEMOCRACY IN SIsKIYoU.--The YIeka
Union gives q glowing account of q Demo-
cratic ratification meeting held in that place
on Saturday, July 2Gth. VIM. Grow pre-
sided. and series of resolutions fully en-
dorsing the Cincinnati nominations adopted
The meeting was addressed by W. A. Rob-
ertson, Jas. D. Turner, II. G. Ferris and
Geo. Freaner. Judge Robertson. one of the
speakers, had been for many years an ur-
compromising Whig, but stated it to be his
belief that the Whig party was now no more,
and that it was his determination to act in
the coming canvass with the Democracy.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-08-07

NEGRO FIGHr.-Two gentlemen Of fast
color got at loggerheads last night at the
Orleans Hotel. One of them was the Old
Virginia Niger George, who rings the BELL
blacks boots. and waits on gentlemen. The
other is a cook at the Orleans Hotel. George
had imbibed some bad whiskey while en-
gagged in a political discussion with some
white friends who entertained Black Repub-
lican notions, and he waxed angry and left
them, to use their own language, very un-
tremendously. George wanted to fight so
he repaired to the Orleans Hotel to pick a
quarrel with friend. The cook told George
to "go way dar, or he would burn him wild
a chunk" SO he tried him first with little
hot water. George left, and gathered o
rock and laid in wait for him, he knowing
the route he would take to 60 to his wife's
house. So when the cook came along,
George sailed in and struck him back of the
ear and brought him down. He eisseverely,
though not dangerously hurt.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-08-07
Democratic County Convention.

Tho Democratic Electors Of Butte county are here.
by requested to send delegates to County Conven-
ton 10 assemble at ORC VILE, on SATURDAY.
AUGUST I'D, for the purpose Of electng eight dele
gates TO tho State Convention, to assemble at Sacra-
inento on the ninth day OF September next aud also
tor the purpose of nominating two Members OF Assem-
by and one Assessor for Butte county The different
p-scino,s are entitled to the following representation,
tho basis being one delegate for each precinct one
for every so votes and one for each fraction oi
tif,een votes Pre- cincts in which the number Of DEL
sgniee are not mentioned entitled TO represen-
tation In accordance with the above basis.
BidwelL 6; Rock island. ,; Mountain House, =:
French Creek, g Junction NJ 3. Fork. 2: Pine Knot,
:; MusQuito Greek, 2; Sky High, =; Union Bar, q;
Fairfield Bar L. Pea vine u Central House. 2; lioncu
City 2; Wyandoite, O. Garden Rancho. Z; White Rock
:; Lynchburg, 3: High Rock, 9; Orove, 81 Enterprise
Mountain Spring House !; Scott Vantine's Store Il
Island Bar .; Forbesiown 4 Bingham's Var, ); oro
Iewn |; Naichez. g. Evansville, 2: Hamilton - rur-
ner's Ranch, = Meals Rancho, 2: Thompsons Flai .
Morris Rayine; q; Chico d; Jennings Rancho, l !;
Couples Rancho, p Manhattan, l; simmons Store. 2
Moore Perry's Store Nelson's Bar :; Mesil,a
Valley .; Crenchtown. !; Butte Mills, q Broherton's
store, l; Forks Of Butte, q; Helltown, :: kunkies
Rancho, !; Silrs Rancho, 2; Robinson's Mill, g.
Virginia Mills, Berry Crock MIN, Berry Creek Bar;
Aartin's Rancho, Robinsons Hill, Cherokee Ravine,
According to the basis Of representation 0he Dem
ocrac vote OF last Septomber) Orove Is entitled to
but delegates. The population having largely in
creased within the past year, the Committee have
jele stes rs the entire vote OF the precinct nj the late
lsolon for Justice OF the Peace was between eight
aad nine hundred. The matter Is respectfully refer
red 70 tho Convention.
GEO. ii. CRosErrE,
SENECA EVER,
G. W. HISS, Go. Com.
G. r. LOTT,
N. d. PLUM
0roville, July 20. 1856.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-08-07

The BLOODY BANQUET'-But few, says
the Shasta Republican, complain about the
executions of the Vigilance Committee. 1t
The Committee wish to feast on blood, let
them hang one hundred of their fellows at
San Franci eco. But let them do it Mt once.
The prayer Of the country is that they
speedily finish their blody banquet. God
and justice cannot long witness with pa.
tience such an unholy orgie.
The following item is taken from the same
Journal.
PASSENGERS BY LAST SrEANER.-Only
3S7 passengers arrived by the steamer So
nora. The steamers from Penama seldom
brings less than double that number. The
dimin ution in the number of emigrants will
not surprise any one 1t is one OF the le-
climate results of the organization of the
San Francisco Vigilance Committee. Loyal
citize of the older states will be 10th to
come to place where the laws are dehed
and trampled upon, and where their lives
and liberties will depend upon the caprice
of twenty mine unknown and irresponsible
men.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-08-07

DIDwELL BRIpGE.-Workmen are now
busy erecting tho wire suspension Bridge at
Bidwell. Some fifteen hands are employed
in its construction. Capt Murray, the con-
tractor. passed through town yesterday.
Tho wire for the cables was manufactured
in New York expressly for the purpose by
order of the contractor. 1t will be mag
niioeat superstructure. with span that
places it above the reach of high water. OF
the many magnificent superstructures
xhioh have spanned Feather River, this is
the only one that is destined to be perma-
nent, and We trust it will meet the expecta-
tons of the Company constructingit.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-08-07

FIRE PLUos-The workmen are engaged
in tapping the water pipes on the corner OF
Montgomery and Myers sts., and are setting
in the FIRE plugs, which will be great pro-
lection against fire. When we are provided
with butts to couple on, and hose to ht' IL
will be a very great convenience for o'her
purposes than extinguishing hre. rre-
that word makes the cold chills run over us
when we see the unprotected situation OF
our little city We have had warning SUI
ficient to make US watchful, by the almost
daily occurrence of fires, and total destruc-
tion of towns in other parts of the state
We trust our citizens will use every possible
precaution to prevent such an awful calani'
ty, as it seems inevitable that in the event
of the least start of fire and the combustlble
nature of the most of our buildings, that a
total annihilation would be the result. We
have three trusty watchmen ON whom we
rely for protection, and again we say to
them, be vigilant.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-08-07

Private QUARREL.--A little excitement
was manifested yesterday morning in the
street, in consequence of misunderstand-
inc of q business and domestic nature, ex-
listing between two of our citizens. 1t amount
ed to a cursing match, in which hard names
were used on both sides. Weapons were
drawn, and cane was used over the back
of one of the party AS legal Investigation
is in process, and the parties arc Of the high
est responsibility, we refrain from further
comment.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-08-07

TrcHr CELEsTIAL.-Two Cinnamon, had
a very snug little fight, on the bluff, yester-
day, all about ~ bitty, three bit, two bit,
one." They fought nearly as we'll as civil
lied people, and showed themselves suscep'
tible of great improvement, particularly in
the refined and manly art of self defence.
They experienced some little difficulty, at
first, in swearing in plain English, but TO-
wards the last they improved. particularly
the little one who got mauled the worst.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-08-07

RossxR RARRxsrED.-Deputy Sheriff Nc
Laughlin yesterday received despatch TO
tho effect that Freeman. one of the three
persons concerned in the robbery Of Hobbs
and Gibson, near the Miners Ranch, had
been ARRESTED in Stockton. He Immediately
conveyed tho despatch to Sheriff Preer. who
viii, doubtless. take the necessary steps to
immediately secure the rascal.
p.S.-Dsputy Sheriff Mclaughlin has
youo to Stockton after Freeman.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-08-07

Tur pRrspENrIAL ELEcTIoN. An east
ern writer says that some few calcuia.e lhat
the election will be thrown into tue Rouse Oh
Representatives. and that union VIII oe
made by the Republicans ana Know N1,h'
ings on Mr. Fillmore, in order 10 defeht Du-
chanan. Should the election 60 lnto 'ne
House, and the parties then stand oy the,r
respective candidates. the Senate WIZ ueciue
the Vice Presidency in favor OF brecNen,
enridge, and by virtue OF the once ne VIII
take possession of the "Whlte house on 'ne
4th of March next.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-08-07
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION

,t meeting Of the California Democratic State
Central Committee, held in the city Of Sacramento
on the 10th day Of July 1856, II was resolved that
democratic State Convention be called, Ia meet In
the city Of Sacramento, TUESDAY, the 9th day of
september next, for the purpose Of nominating two
members Of Congress, Clerk Of the Supreme Court,
a superintendent Of Public instruction, State Prison
Director, and four Presidential Electors
The state Cenlryl Conn itee suggest that Satur
my the 23d day OF August be the day selected by
e different counties for the election Of Delegates 10
s'd Democratic State Convention.
The following is the apportionInent OF representa-
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-08-07
by Telegraph TO the State Journal.
Diamod Springs Destroyed by Fire.

DIAMOND SPRINGS, Aug $40 PM.
This morning about 8 o'clock fire broke
out in the building known as the Howard
House, which swept almost the entire
town The whole town from the Howard
House eastwardly, with the exception Of
Wells, & Co.'S building, tie Eureka Canal
Co.'S building, both of which are fire. proof,
together with two frame buildings, is des-
troyed. A portion of the town in a wester-
ly direction, was saved. The loss will prob
ably amount to about S500,000. The fire is
supposed to have been the work of on linden
diary.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-08-07

The s, F. Chronicle comes out with Fre-
mont as its standard bearer yesterday Black
Republicans having purchased Frank Souls
interest, who retires from its edtOrship.--
Kingsbury succeeds.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-08-07

KLAMATH REsERvATIoN.-A correspou-
dent in one of the northern papers thinks
the selection of this Reservation is not good
one, and suggests a change of location by
Government. The Indians. it is said, have
10 gain a subsistence by fishing. and it is
thought they would get along quite as we'll
by themselves.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-08-07

I.O.orO. IA Lodge of this ancient
and honorable order will be established IN
This place. on Monday evening next. A
general invitation is extended to oil breth-
rem in good standing. The ceremonies will
take place at Masonic Hall.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-08-07

BALL AT THE UNITED SrArEs.-The ball
At the United States takes place this evening.
We have been permitted to take peep be-
hind the scenes and know that it will be the
yrand affair Of the season.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-08-07

We appreciate luxuries. particularly when
they come from fair hands. Mrs. NJ. ~.
Newell. sent as the best of Heidsick, and
cans of delicious strawberries to match
We divided with the ladies at the editors
house, but we kept all the Champaign.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-08-07

BACKED OUT.-A suit is now pending be-
fore one of our courts, to compel one of our
citizens to pay his assessments or the amount
he subscribed towards building Court House
aud Jail
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-08-07

Capt. Charley Pell, the gentlemanly
AGENT Of Rowe & Smiths Pioneere Circus
called on US yesterday to say, that this mag
ni6cent company will perform here on the
18th and 18th. Sec advertisement.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-08-07

INFLUX OF SrRANGERs.--lt is estimated
that an average of seventy persons ar
rive here daily. by stage and other convey
ance. Railroad where are you?
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-08-07

Lewis Cohn, accused OF using deadly weap-
ons. (bowie- -kniie,) upon J. N. Samuels.--
Acquitted.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-08-07
S o. r e Z
A T THE UNITED Sta TES

Thursday Evening, Aug. 2, 1855.
H. The Proprietors OF The u. = beg leave to an
s. nounce that n SOiree will be given at the
XsDIT% above place on Tnur-dHy Evening next to
ISs" which he public is respectfully invited 10 at-
tend An excellent Band Of Music has been engaged.
and pains will be spared 10 make The Hop"
agreeable ard pleasant 10 all. Mr. CHARLES LEoATz
and FRAsK CARRIED the prince Of caterers, will
der oil the attention for which they ore celebrated
a5td
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-08-07

The PREs,DENcY.--Two d or not two y