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HINTS TO HORSE DEALERS.

Tompkins bought fine horse-paid $500
for him. The horse, after few months,
proved to be lame in the right shoulder
Tompkins was distressed about it-tried all
sorts of Observation-Disclosures, liniments,
Mustang included, under the advice of the
best veterianaries, still the lameness was OBJ
stinate, and grew rather worse. He became
desperate, and hit upon this device to sell
the horse. He drove an ugly ten-penny nail
plump into the right fore foot, and left it
there for ten days, when he led the tortured
animal limpiug to a neighboring blacksmith
to be shod. The blacksmith was dealer in
horses, and quite jockey in his way. At
ter while Tompkins called at the shop for
his horse.
''That's splendid gelding of yours, Mr..
Tompkins; pity he is so lame," says the
blacksmith.
"He is, indeed" replied Tompkins; "but
he is very lame, and I am afraid he can't be
cured"
"Perhaps not, and may be he can" says
Vulcan. Chow much would you be willing
to take for him, just as he stands, Mr.. Tomp-
kins, money down"
"Ah, we'll, don't know what to say about
that, if he is cured, he is worth all paid for
him, and even much more as horses go now;
but if his lameness should continue, you see
he is worth nothing-not dollar"
The blacksmith began to chatter. FIRST he
offered $50, then 500, and at last 5000 for
the animal. Tompkins was persuaded, and
accepted the last offer. The money was
paid, and the horse delivered on the spot.
"Now," says the blacksmith, Gas the bar
gain is finished, I will be frank with you,
Mr.. Tompkins. Isuppose can tell you e1,
actly what allied that horse"
sCan you ?" said Tompkins; "well, |
shall be glad to hear it. 1 thought you
knew all about it, or you would not have
paid so much money for him"
The blacksmith produced the nail, and
assured Tompkins with great apparent sat-
isfaction, that, while pairing down the horses
hoofs, he had found that internal long piece
of iron, and drawn it out of the frog of the
near fore foot.
els that all you know about tt" Tomp'
kins asked very quietly.
"All !" replied the blacksmith :"all isn't
that enough for conscience sake"
"Well," replied Tompkins, 81 don't know
as it is. I will be equally frank with you,
since the bargain is finished. I drove that
nail into the foot, but the lameness is in the
shoulder, I think you will find!
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-08-13
LAW BLANKS

WYE have on hand, and are prepared to supply
w at short notice, at the ENQUIRER Office,
all kinds of LAWYERS BLANKS in general de-
mand, printed on good paper and neatly pressed.
We offer them at Is cents u qure. Single halt
Ouire so cents As we have incurred considera-
Bile outlay to:enabe us to furnish good article,
we will sell for CASH and CASH ONLY.
Our present stock consists of the following va-
rieties, viz: Sum Pro; Fl. Fa.; Fl. Fla. on Sum.
Pro-. Copy Writ in Case; Copy Writ in Debt; De-
claration on Account; Declaration on Promissory
Note; Declaration on Bond or Sealed Note; Sub
pena Writs; Subpoena Tickets, &c.
nar Orders from distance promptly attended
to, if accompanied by the CASH!
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-08-13

VERY SENs1rIvE.-A lad, in one of our
schools, recently read an article from the
Richmond South, denouncing Gov. Walker
in the most decisive terms. The fellow,
upon the evidence, made up his mind that
Walker wouldn't do. On entering the
school room next morning, he held in his
left hand "Walker's prououncing Dictiona-
ry," and approaching the teachers desk,
remarked: "Walker is unworthy the coun-
tenance and support of Southern people,
shall no longer study this book care to
know nothing of words, if such authority is
to be consulted" He then presented John
sons book, from which, he recited we'll
memorized lesson. That boy is mile out
of the track but he is made of the right
stuff, and will do to stand by, in any emer-
gency.-Live Giraffe.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-08-13
HARD OF HEARING.

A young Jonathan once courted the
daughter OF an old man that lived down East,
but. forsooth, was more capricious than limi'
ted in hearing, as the sequel will show:
1t was stormy night in the ides of March,
if mistake not, when lightning and loud
peals of thunder answered thunder, and Jon.
athan sat by the old mans freside, discussing
with the old lady, (his intended mother-in,
law on the expediency of asking the old
mans permission to marry "Sal." Jonathan
resolved to "pop it, to the old man next
day. Night passed and on the dawn of an
other day the old man was found in his barn
lot feeding his pigs, and Jonathan resolved
to ask for Sal.
Scarce had minute elapsed, after Jona-
than made his resolution, ere he bid the old
man "good morning" Now Jonathan's
heart beat; now he scratched his head, and
ever and anon gave birth to pensive yawn
Jonathan declared he'd as lief take "thir-
ty.nine straps" as to ask the sold man." but
said he aloud to himself, however, here goes
it; faint heart never won fair girl, and
addressed the old man thus:
~ say old man want to marry your
daughter"
"You want to borrow my halter. would
loan it to you, Jonathan, but my son has ia
ken it and gone to mill"
Jonathan putting his mouth close to the
old mans ear, and speaking in deafeuing
tone, "I've FIVE hundred pounds of money!
Old man stepping back as ifgreatly alarm
ed, exclaimed in voice of surprise, "You
have got FIVE hundred pounds of honey, JON
athan! Why that is more than all the neigh
borhood has use for"
Jonathan not yet the victim of despair,
and putting his mouth to the old mans ear,
bawled out, dive got gold"
$50 have I, Jonathan, and it is the worst
cold ever had in my life" So saying, he
sneezed a "wash-up."
By this time the old lady came up and OBJ
serving Jonathan's unfortunate luck, she put
her mouth to the old mans ear and screamed
out like wounded Yahoo.
"Daddy, I say daddy-you don't under
stand, he wants to marry your daughter"
ri told him the calf halter was gone"
"Why daddy you don't understand-he's
got gold-he's rich"
"He's got cold and the itch, eh What's
he doing here with the itch v' So saying,
the old man aimed blow at Jonathan's head
with his cane, but happily for Jonathan he
lodged it. Nor did the rage of the old man
stop at this, but with angry countenance he
made after Jonathan, who took to his heels
nor did Jonathan's luck stop here. He did
not 20 far from the old man, who run him a
tight race, before Jonathan stumped his toe
and fell to the ground, and before the old
man could "take up he stumbled over
Jonathan and fell sprawliug in a mud hole.
Jonathan sprung to his heels, and with the
speed of John Gilpin cleared himself And
poor Sal, she died nun, and never had a
husband.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-08-13
THE LAW OF NEWSPAPERS.

l. Subscribers who do not give express notice
to the contrary, are considered as wishing to con-
tinuetheir subscription.
2. If subscribers order the discontnuance of
their papers, the publisher can continue to send
them until all arrearages are paid. =.
8. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take their
papers from the office to which they are directed,
they are held responsible tin they settle their bill,
and order the paper discontinued.
4. If any subscriber removes to another place
without informing the publisher, and their paper
issent to the former direction, they are held re-
sponsible.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-08-13
Gtn1perante: Golmnl1,
THE TEMPTING BOWL.


Leave, oh leave the tempting bowl,
Nor drink the madd'ning poison up;
By all thy youthful dreams Of life,
Be warned and shun the fatal cup.
They say that on its brim hangs joy,
And in its depths there's bliss divine;
They little know how deep curse
Is hidden in cup ofwine.
Oh, when the wine cup bnthes thy lips,
Is there no silent power to cast
Around thy heart some magic spell,
To waken memories Of the past
Or can no charm e'er win thee back,
Or rouse the pride of other years
The cherished form, the smile you loved
Can thoughts of these not call up tears?
Where are ambitions dazzling dreams, - -
That shed halo round thy heart
The hopes with bright enchantment fraught,
That once were of thy life part?
Gone, Gone-thy flowers of life had fed,
They could not live while pride had pass'd;
They dropped and withered, one by one,
Beneath the wine cup a chilling blast.
Then touch no more the tempting glass,
A demon sleeps beneath its brim,
That lights the budding flowers of life,
And makes the flashing eye grow dim.
Some fancied joy may seem to lurk
Within the bright delusive bowl,
Yet heed it tnot-you've but to drink
And deep despair will pierce thy soul.
Gaze not within the sparkling cup,
Nor drink its dark and insidious tide;
Oh woudst thou make the loved ones blest,
In Heavens name then turn aside.
Oh, why should manhood thus dispel
The brightest dreams of bliss divine,
And blast the fairest flowers Of life,
To stoop beneath the tyrant wine.
Then come, REDEEM the name you've sold,
Ere time with its Overwhelming wave
Shall hurl thee on, while friends will weep
To see thee fill drunkard's grave.
Through time was coldly swept away
The lustre of thy youthful brow
Yet if thy heart is still the same.
Thy love shall be rewarded now.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-08-13
JOB PRINTING.

yTNHE PROPRIETORS of the ENQUIRER res
Il pectfully inform their friends and the public
at large, that they are well prepared to execute
orders in the JOB PRINTING LINE, such as
PAMPHLETS, POSTERS,
HAND BILLS, BLANK NOTES.,
BUSHES CARDS, LABELS,
LAW BLANKS, CIRCULARS,
MAGISTRATES Do. CATALOGUES,
&C., &C., &c.
asA+. All work entrusted to this establishment
will be neatly and e1peditously executed, and al
reasonable rates. Call at the ENQUIRER Office,
ONE DOOR SOUTH OF THE P. OFFICE
Ian If.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-08-13

LUXURIANT FRUIT TREEs.-The loss OF
the fruit crop in the South will be great
benefit to the tree. We have never seen
trees look better, than the fruit trees general
ly this season, and we observe they are load
ed with fruit buds. It will now be a proper
time to prune on our luzuriant trees What
is called the Strengthening in systom may be
adopted, cut back the long sprouts Of this
years growth, to three or four buds, and the
fruit next season, will be the better for it.
Cotton Planter and Sol.
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PRESS FOR SALE.
WYE have received instructions from Ii

"E have received instructions from the oH-
w ner. Mr.. ROBINSON, to sell the PRINCE
TON PRESS recently used in our Office, at very
cheap rates. We exchanged this Press for new
machine 70 Princeton Press of larger dimensions)
at merely nominal cost and we can assure our
cotemporaries that it was laid aside for no fault
whatever. The Bed measures A by % inches.
Mr.. ROBINSON promises to put it up in good
working order, and to furnish it with his recent
valuable improvements at charge considerably y
below the original cost. Our experience warrants
us in recommending it Us the cheapest Press that
can be used in fourishng country Office; espe-
cally so as it is offered on accommodating terms.
For further particulars address,
L. NJ. GRIST, Yorkpills, s. G.
Jan 22 8 Il
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-08-13

BED BUGs-CERTAIN CURE.-Take two
quarts of fine salt, and one pint of water !;
dissolve carefully, and rub yourself from
head to foot on going to bed Place bowl
of water under the bed and all is safe. The
bugs will not take more than two nips at
your pickle carcass before they will run for a
drink. In the morning from pint to a
peck of drowned bugs will be found in the
bowl.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-08-13

"TEN FIGHTS TO THE BARREL. "a
very scdate gentleman from the rural dis,
tricts yesterday passing through one of our
warehouses on Market.street was arrested by
the large number of barrels of "red head,
copper distilled" which obstructed his pas
sage.
Chow many barrels of whiskey have you
in store?" inquired our friend of an attache
of the house, with an air of great interest.
"Three thousand" promptly replied the
interrogated.
"Three thousand barrels" repeated the
countrymaD, speaking very deliberately,
"ten fights to the barrel is low estimate
and how many fights is that? 2"
"Thirty thousand fights" promptly repli-
ed the mathematical clerk.
Thirty thousand fights barreled up in one
house! Heavens, what war in prospect,
and he passed on in very brown study
NdshvWe Banner.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-08-13
SEWING MACHINES.
To Manufacturers, Planters and Private
Families

Families.
In purchasing such an article as q SEWING
Il MACHINE, the true policy is to buy the best.
I. NJ. SINGER & Co.'S GAZETTE, beautiful
pictorial paper contains full and reliable inform
alton about SEWING MACHINES, and answers
all questions that can be asked on the subject
All who read this paper will learn how to pur-
chase Sewing Machine with which 81, 900 year,
clear profit, can be made, and will be protected
from being imposed on by some of the humbug
Machines now before the public. Singer Co.'s
Machine is arranged to do coarse and fine work of
every description. The Gazette may be obtained
gratis on application at any of Singer Co.'S Off
ces. \ machine can be seen in operation OF the
Tailor Shop of Mr.. ". C. OWEN, Of York7ille,
S. C. L. NJ GRIST, at the ENQUIRER Office, is
an authorized agent.
Singer & Co.'S Charleston Office, S24 King-st.
Principal Office, 32S Broadway, New York.
July ., 1857. 26 tt
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-08-13

MAKING V1NEaAR.-The cheapest mode
of making vinegar is to mix five quarts of
warm rain water with two quarts of Orleans
molasses and four quarts f.yeast. In few
weeks you will have the best of vinegar.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-08-13

b9 A morning paper, in recent notice,
evidently intending to be complimentary to
a washing company, whose work it was de-
scribing, says :-"It matters not how dirty
the work is, the company are prepared to do it
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-08-13

GOD LIVER OIL.--A superior article
y Of pure Cod Liver Oil. For Sale by
l.. P. BARNETT & co.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-08-13

Many of which have already been Sold 1t an Elevated
any other brought out 1t has movable long centre
a com plete FARMERS STOVE.
have, however, every variety of COOK, PARLOR g
and put up without extra charge 1t shall be my pride
strucon of Patterns but in the smoothness of Castings,
In connection the Establishment have, also,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-12

HORRIBLE ACCIDENTS and destruction of
property the daily information furnished throughout
Hom the burning Of Fluid Now AL DANGER and the
PATENT iHDIA-RUBBER FLUID LAMP, which cannot Be
broken bGed exploded and cannot be filed when burn
Ing They the conomcsl well the only
,Aply safe Lamp IN in appearance extremely neat
FAX entire satisfaction We DESTROYS Of
tabbns Special Agencies eve ~ county United States
favorable and solicit examination Of the best article
offered intelligent public. For information hclose
stamp to HAWXHURST a MOTT exclusive Manufacturers
II the United Ststes No - fulton St. NewYork City.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-12
6ouses ano farms hJante6.

HOUSE WANTED.-To lease for a term OF
IL year, HOUSE furnished with a. ths Modern Improve
hbohcd posessou preferred BY before the first Of
Mach Rent not exceed 800 % sSG good tenant
may b. had by ad4ressirs Box No. ISL p o.
WANTED b. PURCHASE pleasantly located,
w .uslsized modern HOUSE, bstween 9th and Ssthss
and between Alb and sthavs preferred Any person h.yos
house Of purchaser By sfdTes.ns VITA price
and location, STREET, Box Nc. lO2 Tribune Office.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-12

TOR SALE-CHURCH PEW No ITO in tho
CHURCH Of All Souls q th-sv and thsts Alec,
SCRIP which there 10 80 due payable In Pess In sAd
Church Apply to q. w. WRIGHT No Brosd.ay
II not sold the = III inst will b. sod At AUCTION,
BY Wm living Co No Pinest at u O'CLOCK that day.
Tor SALE.-A valuable PLOT Of GROUND
Il on PesIl and Ci8sis sire OF front Peshst ~ Zee,
inches; Cns u feet nebes the North sde, lIt ert
nches the South side lo9 feet inches Known No s>'
Pearl and No Vi CH FOR terms and Map VI the property,
apply 10 BAKER WEEKS, Auotioneers No. Pines.
WATER POWER, with or without FACIO-
w RIEs, for SALE and to LET, ct Mateswsn, v. ~
hours from New York Inquire II No % Couranats 81 -
B. sCHENCk. agent. Msttsawan. N. Y.
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T7HE TRIBUNE ALMANAC for Is57-wm

0'HE TRIBUNE ALMANAC for lSs7-WM
j. be published in few days. ,,
CsIculstons THE TRIBUNE ALMANAC will contain; -
VERY FULL AND COMPLETE ELECTION RETURNS,
by States Congressional Districts and Counties, Tor las care
fun compared with the Of former years
The IMPORTANT ACTS OF CONGRESS, eondensed
TIRE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES
LIST OF MEMBERS on THE PRESENT CONGRESS,
ana Of the next elected, classified politically
CONCISE STATEMENT OF THE D0INGs IN KAN
sAs during the past year, u.. .o>,-n,,-
AN ACCOUNT OF THE REMARKABLE CONIEST
FOR SPEAKER Of the House.
AN ARTICLE on THE STATE OF EUROPE
AN ACCOUNT OF THE MOVEMENTS OF GENERAL
WALKER and bis Fllibu'ter Companion. in Nesngu.
CLASSIFIED LIST OF THE GOVERNORS OF THE
STATES, Times Of Holding Elections Meeting Of L~gi'ls
THE PLATFORM OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY,
With condensed statement Of those Of the DENoeRATc AID
TIE JEFFERsoNIAN ORDINANCE OF liza. doeu.
zant generally accessible and which had il been adopted
would made Kentucky Alabama Mississippi and Tonnes
A.. free States Three the Ordinance Of 1881
plieabe only 20 the Northwest Territory, adopted
Spse Copies l2 per dozen 81 per 100 Postage
on The ALNSAc each prepaid or oent' each when not
prtp4d Orders iueo.in. the ash Repeatedly collected
GREELEY Il McELRATH,
Tribune Office NewYorh
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Danrina Ata6emies.

A DODWORTH' DANCING ACADEMIA
"A No go Broadway, Hew.Yortj No III nonteoe 2'ses,
B4ooilyn-Esw. Yori Classes on WEpsEsDAYs .sd BAT
URDAfS; Brooklyn Clssses On TUESDAYS ana shDALr
A md u for Ladies and Children = fa GENTLE
ma LsdssS Private Cios al 2 PPis can consnsIes
Ct any time darns tho Practising @ =
iyp .nd EVERY SATURDAY EvEHlsG 10 ksv-f@G
FORMER pupils may subscribe for The Aseneios soae.
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90 Ubom it man Contern.

ALL PERSONS INDEBTED 10 the late firm OF
N BANEs BUCKLEY viii please adjust the same and
those hav claims them requested 20 present the
either of the underssDed the
JOSEPH BANKS,
w n BUCKLEY.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-12
Board an6 Rooms.

4 GRADUATE of the College Of Physicians
"A and Surgeons would give LESSONS in exchange for
BOARD Lessons in French Spanish desired Address
'MEDICUs, Box No. 37H p. q.
DOARDNG-At Nos. As and AZ East Broadway
dior Gentlemen NOD their Wives Cor single GeAdemss
Facilities for FIRE.
FURNISHED ROOMS.-Gentlemen temporarily
Il stopping in the city will ind NICELY FURNISHED
ROOMS moderate prices of Spring a. and Broadway
opposite ST. Nicholas Hotel, WymaD Co.'S Building
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-12

DRTCEs uptown BOOKSTORE, with down
town prices No Everett House opposite ibe Clarendon
New.Yori HENRY B. PRICE would inform the Paehe gee
er.y tia, he ase ard varied assortment Of srAIOS-
FRY Fancy AND PLAs, Standard asd sce.aneous WORKS
Monthly Magazines Ensh,h SerAs aud al the ates faons
a. issued Also an Ass9r,Gent et At'cles
PRINTING done Nesipess and Dispatch SUBSCRIPTIONS
In sny D. Of city free Of h. b. fhiIE BOOK
seller No Everett House, ihsv cor h st., opposite the
f1.ysn Hotel.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-12
TOTICE TO OWNERS of PROPERTY AS
n SRSGED FIR CENTRAL PINK

NUIIIE TO UWNERS OF FKUPEKI1 AS-
~ SESSED for CENTRAL PARK
The ""e-s property assessed for Central Park hereby
roihsS te maj 'aa ss'h be Reid At this OBJ sc until
February 1856 the date the Of he assessment. BY
thsup.ne Court Aer that date the it will be
the Board Arrears when interest will b. charged
the rate of per cent snnum from the date OF conhins
iion, Feb !, 1885.
On the half between ID aud jdavs the
onehAf between 10th and lltbAys the north
between ll6h and l7thsts also from eastern
side 5h side OF sh.av inclusive 70 onehA
way between l9th and lzOthts the SOUTH half
between ist also the side Of 5,hev 10
western side Of shav inclusive TO half between SD and
Sithsts JOSEPH X TAYLOR Collector Of Assessments
Ne. 2 Basement City Hall,
Office of Collector of Asessments
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-12
Real estate for Sale.


E'ARM for SALE.-The Farm lately owned by
Michael Schultz deoeased in the Town Of Monroe Onase
County the line Of the Erie Railroad, miles from sosts
bursL "A from So0hfeld Depot containing shout % scres
Of land vel wafeTed and IN good state Of cultivation TIE
consist Of brick dwelling house Sxs' - o-
high With double pzzss the vhoe length front and rear
built 1853 and well finished throughout brick stoeeho1s
adjoining 21.e large carriage house -itn cellar under u
barn Lay house three framed bsseks workshops corn crib
house ieebouse and two tensn& houses 2uDdec
the BY the Ran running within rods Of ouse
sfod!rf boating and hshng The scenery ADJACENT
the widest and romantic Of toe Rsmapo Valley The
place AbUndAn'y supplied with the choicest variety Of apples
p-ss and cherries Just fall barring and offered Tor sale %
close estate sold at private .le BY the s,h Of
ruary il will be offered AZ pubic suetion thar day a.
Oeloci the prens Eor further particular, inquire
ofG. W sUFFERs, Ranspo Rsskland Go: o SCHULTZ
FoTids o. Ange Co, WILLIAM 7. hALrbIE No II
HeGl-st., Sew.YoIk.
E'ARM for SALE-l25 acres, located IN ORANGE
COUNTY the line Of The New YOrf and Enc Railroad
hours from New Yot and p miles at q Goshen THE
county s. The principal business Of me ssetson . shs pro
euo Sn he NevYork msrhet for which ths Arm
s1maby adapted Any wishns 70 psrchse may ooSn
further information Of the snersef on ne premises or -
pASIEL c koFFAI.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-12

DUSSELDORF GALLERY, No. 497 Broadway,
t.ips $50 Of the finest PAINTINGS pot upon es
Abis,ss. Ore DAT aae EVENING. ASnswsnes ~ sesA