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For the Yorkville Enquirer.
rHE YoRKv1L1E PRODUCE MARKET.

THE YORKvILLE PRODUCE MARKET.
Messrs Editors I'm the last issue of your pa
per there is communication from "King's Noun.
tain, N. c." in which it is rather insinusted that
the Yorkville Produce Merchants do not s'bid up"
Now, as this rather reflects on the produce buy
ers, it is only fair that they should be heard in
their own defence.
Suppose then, that we take up the various arti-
ces of country produce in detail, and compare our
figures here, with the Columbia and Charleston
markets, as these are the places to which we gen.
orally ship produce, and by whose prices we
ought to be governed.
Characterization quotations, If to 133;
York, II to 1890. To ship cotton from here to
Charleston and sell it, costs nearly one cent per
pound. All persons acquainted with the course
of our markets, know. that they have been at least
one of cent too high on good cotton, and more
than that on inferor. We almost invariably pay
too much for inferior cottons, and our best cot
tons range generally full quarter under the
highest Charleston quotations. So that instead
of not ''bidding up" we are in reality of cent
over OUT proper auu tuc uldTkct must ac-
tually advance before our cotton will even pay
out.
Fom.-Very little coming in at presents
depressed and prices nominal. The receipts in
February were heavy, and were freely taken by
the trade at $3.50 per sack, cash. Coumbia
wholesale price, $3.50 to 1915; Charleston,
1915 to $S,s7. 1t costs S5 cents per sack to lay
it down in Columbia consequently -four shipped
there would loose, counting the expense Of selling
at from 25 to so cents per SACK Charleston would
be worse. If your correspondent thinks that we
do not "bid up on this leading article Of North
Carolina produce, he will confer favor by either
taking it himself at cost, or pointing out to us
q market where we can dispose of it without loss.
Corn is bringing from 80 to SO cents by the
quantity, nett cash cost IA cents per bushel (be-
sides sacks) to lay it down in Columbia-worth
there 81 cents Charleston 7S to 85 cents.
Bacon and Lard-Charleston quotatio ms, 10 to
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proudest monuments of art; but is it not equally
astonishing how members of refined society will
persevere in habit so repugnant to good taste,-
to say nothing of it as moral evil?
Tobacco chewers too would be improved, if
their rotions of the elegant and beautiful, were
somewhat enlightened. But it seems pity to,
interrupt the extremely social habit of splitting al
the Fireplace and into other peoples faces.
We began, as VIC thought, on essay on beauty;
but it has turned out q sermon on the "ugly'-so
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EOREIGN NEWS.

There are few items Of interest in the Euro
pean News. The Chinese war now being waged
between Great Britain and China, has some oppo-
sition in Parliament. Other nations, generally,
think the war likely to do more harm than good,
as it will probably counteract the commercial in
Auence which China has so long resisted and which
only of late years began to gain foothold. The
settlement pending between England and Persia
is still incomplete. Spain has awakened up from
Rip Van Wrinkle slumber and is about to pounce
on Mexico to avsnge the outrages inflicted on
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EOnEY.s LADY,S BOOK.

The April No. of this elegant faahionist is now
before us. II is too well known to the ladies' gem
orally to require special notice. The present
number is not inferior to its predecessors and is
particularly interesting to newly married folks: as
We notice specimens of "Baby Shoes" and series
of articles entitled "TIow to cut and conliye chill
drcns clothes &c. ''Godey" makes upa real Fade-
mrrum for the benefit Of all the ladies-ma rred,
single and expectant and all the ladies' ought to
have copy Send us Sand we shall expend
the moieties to the very best advantage.
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Spanish citizens in the latter State. An imposing
force is to be sent to Mexico, and energetic meas
nres taken to obtain redress. Fears were enter
tainel Mt Madrid of another insurrection. France
is assuming new attitude in relation to non-Eu-
ropean powers Hitherto she has permitted Eng
land and Russia to divide the spois Of Asia with
ont opposition but hereafter she will interfere
either to prevent aggre*sions or to claim lions
share So runs the --latest from Europe."~
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THE HOME CIRCLE.

The March number of this pleasant and useful
Monthly is now on our table. "opens with an ar
ticle on the "Female Pioneers Of Methodism"
which will be found interesting to the| members Of
that denomination. The Circle will be found n
genial home companion, and as such we commend
it to our readers. 1t is published at the low rate
of 81 90 per annum, at Nashville, Tennessee.
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For the Yorkville Enquirer.
LINES ON THE DEATH OF A Chill

LINES ON THE DEATH OF CHILD.
BY MRS. N. W. srRATToS.
Unfeeling Death! coulo st thon not find
Some old and withered tree,
Round which no flowers Of hope entwined
To droop in agony?
Some leaaess trunk, whose useless lie
In loneliness had passed
Who, weary of its earthly strife,
Sinks thankfully at last?
Some broken spirit, passion-tost,
Upon life's stormy sea ~
Who health, and hope, and fortune lost,
Would gladly welcome thee!
Yon bending form whose part is played
Whose story's nearly told
Who droops in sunshine, or in shade,
Would scarcely call thee cold.
Yon aged Pauper, croucbing down
Upon his scanty bed
For whom oil faces wear frown,
Feels envy Of the dead;
If memory brings from vanished years
A single ray Of light,
The present quenches it with tears,
Before it glads his sight.
But this dear child, whose cloudless brew,
Whose bright and gleeful eye,
Whose sweet smile haunts our memory now
Could'st thou not pass it by?
This little bud which seemed to grow
In beauty every day
This plant we tended, valued so,
How coulFst thou take away?
Perhaps the shaft was mercy-sent--
The blow in kindness given;
Our Father knew the bud he lent
Would blossom best in Heaven.
Columbia, March 7th 1857.
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YORKVILLE, S. C.
THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 10, 1857.
DER S0NAI.

The Co-partnership heretofore existing between
MILLER & MELTON, having been dissolved, it IS
necessary that the business of the firm should be
closed. We earnestly hope all who know them
selves indebted, will settle up Immediately. Don't
think, kind reader, because you owe small
amount that the call is not intended for you it is
addressed particularly to all who are in arrears
If we can get all the small amounts that are due,
it will be something considerable to us. l.. NJ
Gn1sr. at the ENQUIRER ofhce,.is authorized to
make settlements, and we trust our patrons Will
respond to the call we have made upon them
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nag In order to correct misunderstanding, we
would state, in terms, that MILLER, MELTON and
BLACK are o.Proprietors and Co'Editors of the
Eyou1REB. The style of the firm has been adop-
ted with view solely to our own convenience.
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PARAGRAPHS ON POLITICS.

nay Mr.. BoYcE has our thanks for Congresion-
al Documents.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Congress was organized on the 7th inst. by the
election of Mr.. FITZPATRICK, Senator from Ala
bama, President pro TEN of the Senate. Col. ORR
was elected Speaker of the House, on the first
ballot, receiving 1913 votes He was the choice of
tn G Democratic Caucus held on tle Saturday pre-
vious Mr.. ALLEN, e1-member Of Congress from
Illinois, was elected Clerk of the House. Col.
CLAusKEY of Georgia, was elected Post Master to
Congress. Mr.. STEEDMAN of Ohio was nominated
by the Democratic Caucus on Monday night, as
Public Printer.
Of the members of the South Carolina delega-
ton in Congress, Senator Evans, and Messrs. Orr,
Boyce, Miles, Mcqueen and Keitt ore at their
posts.
The following from the Carolinian gives the
supposed views of Mr.. BUCHANAN in regard to
Gov WALKER and Kansas:
The President, while firm in his determination
to sustain with all the moral force he can COM
mand the action of the Kansas Convention, re-
CARDS the question very lightly as imperiling in
any manner the harmony of the Democratic
party, or as threatening any serious results.
He has 80 expressed himself TO several members
of Congress, who had addressed him an1ously
on the subject and he expresses great confidence
that the question will be settled with readiness
and in spirit of mutual concession and forbear-
ance. This tone of confidence on the part of MIR.
Buchanan has greatly tranquilized the minds of
the members on the subject of Kansas affairs.
The President has expressed the opinion that
the Kansas Convention has adopted one Of the
bao Stota Constitutions formed
The Indian Bureau has dispatches of the 26th
of October from Dr. Forney, Superintendent Of
Indian Affairs for Utah. He arrived at Fort La
ramie three days before writing. The United
States troops arrived the same day and left the
next morning. DR.. Forney expected to have an
interview with the Snake Indians at an early date.
He states that he has been informed that large
portion of the Utah tribes are Mormons, and that
Brigham Young boasts of having several tribes in
his service, ready to take up arms against the
United States.
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"THE GREAT INVENTOR"

We neglected last week to acknowledge the re-
ception of this humorous piece from the pen of
our valued contributor, Mrs. NJ. W. STRATroN.
Ladies generally are somewhat partial to "Re-
nowned Inventors" and we would dread rivals
goatees' much more than his noble brow and
dauntless eye. 1t has been pithily said of Sir
MusrAcHIo, that his slip was in mourning for the
loss of brans," but all the shafts of ridicule are
powerless, and "mourning" was never more fash
onable Ithan at the present time. Young ladies
find it very convenient object upon which to
lavish their first lore instead of wasting its sweet
ness on the 'desert air." Fast young men are Of
course Indifferent as to what means they employ
to inspire tender emotions. So begins a fashion
which generally ends in an elopcment or heart
break when the young lady-the Beautiful Unfor-
tunate-" -"hangs up de fiddle and de bow" though
"Lovers around her are signing"
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COMPLIMENTARY.

The editor of the Patriot appears to appreciate
the good dinners of the Governor. He thus dis
cusses the hospitality as well as the guests met
with at dinner party:
"His Excellency Governor Allstonis sustaining
handsomely the hospitality of his Office and every
day has party of friends to dine with him. |
had the honor of being one of his guests yester-
day, in company with Col. Pckens, the Democrat
ic candidate for the United States Senate, Col.
Isaac Hayne, the Attorney General, Mr.. Petigru,
one of the most talented and promising members
of the Charleston Delegation, Captain Cunning
ham, of Laurens, my old and much valued friend,
Col. Watts, the private Secretary, Col. Allston,
son of his Excellency, and formerly gallant Off
Ger of the American Army, and Senator McCaw,
of York District, one OF the most amiable and
clever gentlemen with whom it has been my good
fortune to meet in the Legislature; Col. Marshall,
the Senator from Abbeville, and distinguished
officer of the Palmetto Regiment, was also one of
the guests. l need not say that the party was a
most Joyous, sociable and interesting one. After
sitting three hours at the table, we adjourned to
our respective duties.
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GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT FREE MAsoNs OF
SOUTH CARoLlNA.-At the annual communication
of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient
Free Masons of South Carolina, held on Tuesday
evening. 1st inst, the following brethren were
elected Grand officers for the ensuing Masonic
year:
NV. Bro. Henry Buist, Of Charleston, Grand
Master.
R...W. Bro Bush Campbell, Of Laurens.
Deputy Grand Master.
Wv. Bro "A. Ramsay, of Edgefeld, Senior
Grand Warden.
WV. Bro H. W Schroeder, of Charleston,
Junior Grand Warden.
M...Rev. Bro. BEN. Johnson, Of Abbeville
Grand Chaplain.
BRO. j ohm H. Honour of Charleston, Grand
Treasurer.
W...Bro. Albert G. Nlackey, NJ. D., of Charles.
ton, Grand Secretary.
Charleston Courier.
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THE USURY LAW.

The Charleston Evening Ne,rs says the follow
ing is copy of the Bill repeating the Usury Laws,
introduced by Mr.. Mordecai, which passed the
Senate on its second reading. 1t will probably be
adopted by the House and without amendment,
as it is the only form in which the Senate will as
sent to repeal of the Usury Laws. 1t is looked
upon as step forward in the right direction:
Sec. l. Be it enacted by the Senlte and House
of Representatives now met and sitting in General
Assembly and by the authority OF tne same, Ina'
pealed, namely: An Act, entitled Gan Act a.
rainst excessive Usury," passed 18th day of Feb
ruary, 17l9; An Act, entitled AN Act against
excessive Usury," passed the 18th day of Sep
tember, one thousand seven hundred and twenty
one; An Act, entitled "An Act for reducing of in:
terest from ten to eight by the hundred" passed
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CHRISTMAS,

Who does not look anxiously forward to this
season of rejoicing of forgetfuness and joy? 1t
is farewell carnival to the dying year. Its dis
tinct religious character is lost, and it is merged
into gay festival, when every one feels privileged
to act without restraint, and to forget almost that
he is human being. The year has walked its
splendid round. The flowers of Spring have
bloomed and faded, and though We sighed over
the odorless rose and the dropping violet, we
turned with pleasure to welcome the maturing
power of Summer, and the eye was gladdened by
the green waving corn and the billowy wheat
Though the sun sent down its melting beams from
sultry sky, yet in the green shady, dells, where
the chrystal fountains gushed, Nature had formed
her ample bowers and spread her sheltering pa
vion of trees and vines. Here it was delicious
to repose when the heat became oppressive, and
quaff the geld and revivifying wave, the sweet
gift of the good God. Then Autumn came with
its sober livery, its waning lustre, its rpened
fruit, its plenteous harvests and its "melancholy
days-the saddest of the year :" And now it is
Wluler. Lie IoliluS Jcai HiiA SooA pass away ehe
another cycle will begin its round. The harvests
are gathered the "fatted calf has been killed, IN
endless variety of viands rare, sausages, spare
ribs, back bones and the entire category of the
too--good- -mentionables, load the festive
board. Why should we not rejoice Where is
the cold-hearted stole who would strive to sup
press innocent merriment and gladness?
But unfortunately, innocent pleasures are often
overlooked for the cursed intoxicaton of the bowl
Men whose usual walk has been orderly and tenn
perate, too often forget the dignity of man, and
like wild Bacchante, swollen and insolent with
wine, commit acts which would shame their sober
moments. While we would do all in our power to
promote innocent recreations and innocent pleas
ures-while We are willing even to admit of bois-
ferrous mirth and e1travagant glee on this occa-
sion, We must deplore tie want of frmness which
leads men to forget their vows, their dignifed and
responsible positions, and to participate in drum
ken revelries and beastly pleasures.
And what, let us ask is the best preventive to
these unseemly outbreaks {? If We mistake not,
it is the encouragement oflegitimate and innocent
smussmeuts. 1t is the misfortune Of our quiet
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MAGNOLIA.
For the Yorkville Enquirer.
CHURCH ACTINGs AND RESULTS.


Messrs. Editors: :-BethelPresbytery has excluded
the distiler and retailer from its connection. The
first Presbytery of the Associate Reformed Church
of the South has excluded the retailer Of ardent
spirits from its communion; and resolution, ex-
Guiding the distiller, is now before this Presby-
terry, and will unquestionably be adopted as law
at its next fall-meeting. The Methodist Dlsclp-
line itself forbids dram-drinking, and by neces-
sary consequence, deprves the distiller and re-
taller of all connection with this branch OF
Christs visible church. These three denomina-
tions embrace and include the great body of pro-
Tossing christians in YORK District. Whilst there
are in the district several Baptist congregations,
the writer cannot say, that more than one Pastor
of this denomination resides within the district.
Whilst we are uninformed whether any one Of
these Baptist congregations has taken any action
in relation to the manufacture, vending, or use of
intoxicating beverages, yet We take great pleasure
in saying, that we do know the Baptist minister,
alluded to, to be an ardent and useful Son Of
Temperance, together with several of his most
intelligent and exemplary members.
When Church Court acts by authority of the
word of God, or by fair inference from that word,
the conscience of every member is bound to OBJ
serve and obey its behests. 1t is the voice of God
himself speaking to biz people. Dare any mem
ber of Bethel Presbytery, of the First Presbytery
of the Associate Reformed Synod of the South, or
of the Methodist Church, whether officer or lay
man, to stand up publicly before the judicatory
to which he is amenable, and dpronounceits action,
in the particular indicated, inconsistent with the
teachings of the Bible? 1t is thought itmay well
be assumed that no such member, if properly
indoctrinated in revealed truth, can be found
We are however aware there are those Gas the
horse, or as the mule, which have no understand
ing" and who are "wise in their own conceit;"
but these are the exceptions merely, which exist
in most general rules. Taking it then as estab'
livbed by Holy Writ, that these churches are
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the twenty-frst day of June, one thousand seven
hundred and forty-eight; An Act entitled "An
Act for the reduction Of interest from eight to
seven pounds for each hundred pounds" passed
the second day of January, one thousand seven
hundred and seventy.seven; and An Act, entitled
"An Act to alter and amend the laws in relation to
interest and usury," ratified the eighteenth day Of
December, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and thirty.
Sec. 2. That every person lending, advancing
or forbearing the payment of money or other COM
modify upon any agreement, contract or security,
shall be allowed to recover at law in all cases
whatsoever, the amount or value actually loaned,
advanced or forborne, with such rate Of interest
thereon as the borrower shall have contracted to
pay, and enter judgment and execution according
ly. Provided, that after judgment the principal
sum of the amount recovered shall in all cases
bear interest at the rate of seven per cent per on
mum.
Sec. 8. In all cases of debts now subssting, or
hereafter to arise, on which interest is recover
able by law, where there is no agreement in wri-
ting signed by the debtor or his agent for the
payment Of interest at any other rate interest
shall be computed and allowed at the rate of sew
en- per cent. per annum.
Sec. 4. That nothing herein contained shall be
construed or understood to authorize any incorpo-
rated Bank to make loans or discounts ut any
higher rate of inteses than allowed by the charter
of such Bank.
Sec. 5. That this Act shall not take effect un-
til the first day of January, one thousand eight
hundred and ffty-nne.
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Jvh n ShouId do TN n Courtinp q

There are different methods in different coun-
tries, of managing this important, though some
times neglected " tide in the affairs of men" and
ladies too, we may add. In the new world there
ore perhaps as few conventional restraints upon
the young, as in any civilized country. Yet, even
here, we have often thought the ladies unncces-
sarily restrained. On this subject we find the
following sensible views in an exchange, which we
submit to our lady readers for their endorsement,
ard practical application:
The plain fact is this-young ladies are sent in
to society that they may be seen and married.
Society is market for young girls Marriage is
recognized as the only proper sphere of life for
woman; men insist upon this fact. Mothers wish
to do the best thing possible for their daughters,
and if marriage is best, what wonder that the
poor parent eIerts herself for her daughter. She
sends her into the world she dresses her fashion
ably; she nstructs her how to please; she man.
euvers, as far as public opinion will allow, to Sc
cure for her daughter q good match. All mothers
are not successful, and season after season is
spent by the poor girl in the vain effort to gain
hand.
Is marriage necessary for woman's happiness
IF so do let her have fair chance with man. Let
all things be done openly let parents invite such
individuals as they think suitable for their daugh-
ters to their own houses for the avowed purposes
of forming acquaintance with regard to matrimO-
ny; let ladies not be afraid to show their prefer
ences for some persons over others. Many mod
est young man would then gain wife to whom he
otherwise would never dare to propose, and many
girl would gain husband she loves, instead of
taking in despair one to whom she is Indifferent.
If woman had the confidence that man possesses
that she could be married if she chose, she would
think less on the subject; she would be better
daughter, better friend, and have time to attend
to housekeeping duties and other things suitable
to render her good wife.
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little town, that We have no organized and syste-
matte pastimes. A party of any kind is m nm
looked-for wonder-arara ari,. There is too little
sociability, too little friendship and as conse-
quence, tolittle amenity and urbanity of manners.
This state of things is to be regretted, as an i'm
mediate consequence is that all the uncongenal
Qualities of our nature arc left to flourish unrcs
trained Our young men are thrown too little
under the purifying and eevating influence Of
woman, and seek in less commendable resources,
amusement and relaxation from the caras and
tolls of business. These suggestions must strike
every one as pertinent, and having designated the
evil and the antidote we have done our duty.
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TIE COLUMBIA RAcEs.-The Post Stake, four
mile heat, on Saturday last, closed the meeting
over the Congaree Course. The attendance was
much more numerous than on any day during the
week The ladies pavilion presented an array Of
beauty, loveliness, and fashion, charming to be-
hold. The contestants were Sue Washington and
Nicholas /; the latter greatly the favorite. The
want of variety in the contest dispenses with the
necessity of detailed report. Sue took the lead,
at the tap of the drum, and it was soon evident
that Nicholas was not in condition to put her to
her speed. She won both heats quite at her ease,
and in the second heat, from o mistake of
Nicholas rider in pulling him up at the end Of
three miles she distanced him.-Carolina Times.