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ORR EXCHANGES,

The American Cotton Planter and Soil Of the
Somh.-The August number of this excellent COM
panion for the former is now on our table. No
one engaged in agricultural pursuits should be
without this monthly. The price is only One DOL
lar, but it is really worth almost anything to the
farmer who will take and read it.
The lexington Flag, comes to us again after
brief intermisson. 1t contains the valedictory Of
E. j. H. DREHER, Esq, and the graceful saluta-
tory of his successor, Mr.. G. A. FINK. May it
ever float gnllantly on the breeze! We notice that
Mrs. SrRATToN contributes some clever verses to
its pages.
Russell, for August.-This new magazine comes
to US with the promptitude of Cooley The pres
ent number is not inferior to its predecessors
We give the table of contents, which are enough
to awaken the curiosity Of all who appreciate lit
erature or know anything of the exquisite pleas
ure which good magazine affords:
"Letter to the Evangelical Christians of the Uni
ted States; Song-"Where Honey suckles breathe
perfume; Estcourt or, The Memoirs of Vr-
ginia Gentleman-Chap. XIV; Forest Fancies;
The Merchant; A Love Song; Cheap Literature
Its Benefits and Injuries; From the Persian of
Hafz; Wolfsden-A Review; Porter's mi-Cen-
tennial Address; From the Persian Of Sadi; The
Fresh; Lines-"Thy Beauty rose upon my Sight;
European Correspondence; The Duel; The Sea-
sons (Chinese); The Voice, the Hand, and the
Silhouette Lucy Sheldon's Dream; Editors Ia
BILE; Literary Notices"
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they seek evasion in disqualification. And it is
precisely this which makes a few deluded beings
contend that there is no sin in dran-drinking They
well-know that drunkenness is not spontaneous
evil, but the effect of m unnatural and self.created
appetite, that there is but one way in which this
appetite is rendered uncomfortable and that is by
pampering it with the innocent first potaton; that
there is only one way in which the habit can he
broken down and the inebriate freed from its ty-
rancal thrall, and that is by total abstinence
Yet will they seek thousand frivolous excuses
for self;jusifcaton, and is every other resource
fails them, will finally pretend virtuous indIgua-
ton that some of the Sons of Temperance are not
perfect, that they still have faults, that few Of
them are hypocrites, that few more miserable
limitations of men cannot keep the pledge, and thus
they will rake up hundred objections, entirely
impertinent, but sufficient to deceive themselves
into the belief that their powers of augmentation
are unrivaled and unequaled. Whenever they
come to this conclusion they are satisfied, for the
Tree of knowledge is still fearful temptation
and great many men would willingly go to the
devil in order to be thought wise-so true was the
testimony of Solomon, "Vanity of yanltles-all
is vanity"
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For the Yorkville Enquirer.
THE TEMPERANCE CELEBRATION.

THE TEMPERANCE CELEBRATION.
At meeting Of the Executive Committees Of
Kings Mountain and York Divisions, charged with
the Pic Mic for the late Temperance Celebration,
the following resolutions were adopted -
Resolved: That the thanks of Kings Mountain
and York Divisions are due, and are hereby re-
spectfully rendered to His Honor, Judge O'Neall,
for his very able and eloquent address, delivered
at the celebration to the 23rd inst; and, with the
thanks we tender to him also our earnest and sim
cere desires, that the remainder Of his years on
earth may be as happy. as his former ones have
been brilliant and useful.
Resolved: That the Bethel and Ebenezer Bands
contributed much to the enjoyment of the occasion,
and not only deserve, but haye our veliest regard
for their continued existence, and success.
Resolved: That the Principals and Pupils OF
the Kings Mountain Military School, in the resdi-
ness with which they co-operated in the demon
straton, and in the manly and soldier-ike bearing
displayed by the School on this, as on all other
occasions, have our thanks, and best wishes for
their prosperity.
Resolved: That the Divisions hereby tender
their thanks to the Ladies, and those citizens Of
the village and District not members of the Order,
who contributed to the Pic Mic.
Resolved: That these Resolutions be published
in the ENQUIRER.
P.B. DARWIN, Chairman.
W. B. METTs, Secretary.
Julv 31 1887
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NOTHING TO WRITE.

A new poem-"Nothing to wear"-is just now
attracting attention, owing perhaps as much to
its contested authenticity as to its merits. Cannot
some of our contemporaries give US poem on
ssnothing to write in this general dearth of news?
Really there is, to an editor, melancholy pathos
in that short sentenee-"Nothing to write. 49,
Nothing to write when the devil calls for "copy'
and the time for going to press drawing very un-
comfortably near! Who would not rather have
scant wardrobe and lie in bed to have shirt wash
ed? Nothing to write this week and many read
er ssnursing his wrath to keep it warm" because
last week We were unfortunately in the same cond-
ton. Who does not Ewish that the comet would
come-if in order that newspapers might be worth
resdiugs 1t takes AZ editor to syupathise fully
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Death OF Beranger, the Poet.

The Europa brings US the announcement OF the
death of Pierre Jean de Beranger the great song
writer of France, whose stirring efusions have
bound him to the hearts and sympathies OF the
French people:
"Beranger, the grandson of Paris tailor, was
born in that city on the 18th August, 17SO, and
until the age of fourteen was alternately tavern
boy and printer. His literary life commenced at
the age Of seventeen, but his early efforts at COM
edy epic and religious poetry, were not published.
In 1903, without resources, patrons or encourage
ment, he threw himself almost in despair, upon
the protection of Lucian Bonaparte, who, pleased
with his crude poems, gave him good advice and
substantial assistance, and allowed him to use
and draw the salary coming to him as member
of the institute. In 1866 Beranger edited the
"Annales des Musee;" in 1908 he received .
small clerkship in the university. In 1915 his
first collections of songs appeared, although they
were already we'll known in literary circles. bis
second collection, which appeared in 1871, were
too liberal 70 suit the ruling powers, and ne iost
his Office and was sentenced to three months I'm
prisonment Seven years later third COLLECTION
subjected to nine months Imprisonment and hne
of ten thousand francs, which was paid BY the
liberal party of France. When the revolution
tr;umnbed he steadily refused the title and hon
ors With which his friends wished to load him.
During the reign of Louis Philippe he lived in
retirement and published his fourth and last COL
lection Of songs. When the revolution Of l848 led
70 a republic, he was elected member Of the ma
tional assembly, an honor which he declined
The latter years of his life have been passed in
revising his early poems AMI preparing "Dic-
tionarie Hstorique," of the political, poetical and
literary celebrities Of France.
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The Pee Dee Times thus announces the death OF
Mr.. HARRY j. PACE, O stage driver. He had
discovered in the yard small bag containing
little sugar, some -four, some molasses, and flask
of whiskey. Of the latter he drank very little,
and died in about two hours. Achemical analysis
showed that the liquor contained stryohnine and it
is supposed that the -four, sugar, and other ar
tices contained quantity of the same poison
1.-The Banner announces the death on Friday
last, of Mr.. SAMUEL REID, of Abbeville District.
He was for many years an elder in the Upper
Long Cane Church, and was man Of exemplary
piety. ...''"The Columbia papers publish thepros-
pectus of new paper about to be started in that
place Its title is the Southern Scorpion, and it
promises to be general stinger as will be seen
from the following extract at will be the aim of
the publishers to give fair and unprejudiced re-
fex of society, socially, politically and dreligiously,
and should it be found necessary to deal plainly
with men, as social beings, the Scorpion will e1-
press the views of its conductors without regard to
favor, affection or fear, as they intend to picture
the follies, vices and immoralities of the age,
without respect to persons or their assumed char
acters."
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Beranger was the Burns of France without the
depth and mellowness of the Bard Of Ayrshire, he
knew how to strike the chords which vibrate
through the popular heart. The god Of the Pa
risians is the god of pleasure, and none poured
out more joyous and fragrant libations on his al
tar. The disciple Of Epicurus, Bacchus and Gu.
pid, he loved to celebrate the Aeeting pleasures
Of the day in the graceful and glowing numbers Of
his charming verse.
A child of the people he was at home among
their joys and sorrows he loved best to chant the
praises of Lisette in her garrett and to crown the
frugal meal with lyric praises Of the wine which
the blouses drink. Buthis Tyre had deeper chords;
his sympathies were with the free thoughts and
free impulses of France. Although battling al.
ways for republic. he uniformly declined its hon.
ors ; like an honest and independent poet, he pre-
ferrcd to the vexatons of politicians the triumphs
of his muse, and his own perennial good humor.
The death Of such man is o calamity to France
he who has for half century written their songs
will be mourned alike by the inmates Of st. Gould
whose youth he delighted, and by the laborers,
students and grsettes of the Latin Quarter, who
knew his lyrics by heart, and who dearly loved
the "little song.singer Of Paris"
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m.soNs-TE,IpERANCE.

We are gratifed to record the fact that this an
cient and honorable Order is beginning to appre-
ciate the Importance Of taking higher ground on
the subject of temperance than formerly. The
Grand Lodges of New Hampshire, Illinois, Texas,
Maryland, Florida, Iowa, and Alabama, have
spoken out decidedly, and at least two have aimed
a blow at the traffic.
The Grand Lodge of Iowa resolve, "that they
will sustain any subordinate Lodge should it sus-
pend or expel any of its members for keeping
dram-shop, or for selling intoxicating liquors as
beverage" ~
The Grand Lodge of Alabama resolve, "that
the retail traffic in alcoholic drinks is demorasing
in its tendency-opposed to the principles of the
Order, and therefore inconsistent with the Ma
sonic character"
Every Church and every Order of men who claim
to have their foundation in good morals, will soon
be compelled to hurl from their communion or
fellowship every liquorseller. Those States whose
laws require that their liquor-seers must have
So good, moral character" will be compelled to
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-08-06
]. G. RAMSAY, See'y. pro. tenn.

p@ON DIT, that certain wealthy gentleman
of this city, and bachelor at that, recently drew
the snug sum of 500, 900 in Swan & Co.'s Georgis
Lottery. Such things will leak out; pebble
thrown on the still bosom Of lake, will break the
surface in circling waves, and 10000 Rocks Of the
sort referred to, must cause ripple on the sur.
face of society, no matter how carefully their ad-
vent is concealed by the way, Swan & Co., are
in the habit, we learn, Of doing such things, and
as the attention of Dame Fortune is turned toward
one State and City, would it not be we'll for all
hands to look out for the "Tds, that taken at the
food, leads on to fortune" Shares in this great
enterprise can be secured for Sl0-halves and
quarters in proportion. Every body knows, Of
course, that Swan & Co.'s address is Atlanta,
Georgia, and that they draw every Saturday
Nashville Banner. %
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pERsoNAL.-OUR FUTURE.

The Valedictory of our late able associate, s.
W. MELTON, ESQ.,, announced last week, the close,
for time at least, of his connection with the EN-
ou1RER. Our many readers will no doubt regret
this withdrawal, as they must lose thereby, many
piouant and spicy editorial from his ready pen.
We cannot refrain from quoting from some OF our
exchanges the testimony, which in common with
our readers, they bear to the ability with wnich
our co-editor ever met the responsibilities OF MS
post The Charleston Neacs speaking of his with
drawal says:
..saml W. Melton, ESQ.,, late co-edtor and pro-
pretor of the Yorkvale Enquirer, resigns MS post
and takes leave of his readers in a well written
and appropriate valedictory. The frlends ana pa
irons of this able and interesting journal win re-
eret the necessity which impeled him to this STEP
but, from the following quotation from his glace
full "adieu," we are led to hope that the pleasing
connection will again be resumed, and his 7alua,
BILE services will not be finally lost to the press OF
the S:ate."
The South Carolinidn remarks: s'The Yorkvllie
ENQUIRER contains the graceful valedictory OF
Samuel W. Melton, Esq, whose conneIlon win
the ENQUIRER as proprietor and co-edior has ceas-
ed. We part with Mr.. NJ. with regret, and can
testify to the ability and good taste which ne ever
displayed in his editorial labors. "
We can but wish him the happiness Of retired
life until he resumes again the post for which he
is so admirably qualified.
1t will probably be expected that we should
here say something in relation to the course which
the ENQUIRER will hereafter pursue, but 1t Is
scarcely necessary to say more than that the past
will be- to great extent, the index of the future.
Our readers have perhaps noticed, that for some
time, our political opinions have worn more de-
cidedly Southern and sectional complexion, as re-
cent events have induced US to believe, that in a
Southern Party, closely and indissolubly bound
together, the South alone can find safety i'll the u
nion or be prepared as derner resort, to seek Sc
curity out of it. This opinion has been conscien-
tiously and, we believe, intelligently formed, but
should circumstances transpire of nature to
modify our political creed, our readers may rest
assured that We will, independent of party cliques
and preiudices still seek the true interests OF the
South and labor to give permanence and stability
to her institutions and civilization. The State
policy of the ENQUIRER will remain unchanged,
and it will still continue to advocate Temperance
pure and high morality, and earnestly strive to
reflect the popular mind and develope the genius
of the rising generation. How we'll We may act
up to this programme, the future alone can tell.
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From the Salisbury Banner.

Meeting ofthe Alumni ofDsvidson College.
According to previous announcement, number
of the Alumni of Davidson College met in the
Chapel, at 9 o'clock, A. NJ, on Thursday, 18th
July.
On motion, B. F. Little, Esq, of Richmond, N.
c. was called to the chair, and ]. G. Ramsay, Of
Rowan, appointed Secretary. The meeting was
then opened with prayer by Rev. P. T. Peniok.
On motion, it was resolved, that ]. G. Ramsay,
John C. Cannon, and p. T. Penick, be appointed
a committee to draft Constitution and By Laws
for the permanent organization and government OF
the Association; and to report at the next meet
ing in 1858.
Messrs. Rumple, Penick, and Cannon, being ap-
pointed committee to report Officers and Orator
for the ensuing year, reported as follows, viz:
B. F. Little, Esq, President Rev. R. N. Da-
Wis, Vice President F. q. Johnston, Treasurer;
J. G. Ramsay, NJ. D. Sec'y.
Which report was unanimously adopted.
James NJ. Hutchison, Esq, Of Charlotte, N. G.
was appointed to deliver an Grafton before the As
sociation at the next annual meeting.
Upon motion, ]. NJ Hutchison, Thomas Grier,
J. Mcqueen, 8. C. Alexander, and ]. D. Wilson
were appointed to prepare and publish short ad-
dress to the Alumni before the next meeting.
On motion it was resolved, that the Republican
Banner publish the proceedings, and other papers
friendly to the Association be requested to copy.
The meeting then adjourned, to meet again at
81 o'clock, A. NJ, on Thursday Of Commencement.
1858.
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Towys IN KANsAs.-Itis is stated that in the town
of Leavenworth, which is the halfway house over
the plains to California, buildings are going up OF
the rate of two hundred month. tits supposed
that the town will be the great halfway house for
the Pacific Railroad. Lawrence has population
of about 1000. 1t has beautifully furnished
school house, two churches already erected and
two more to be built the present season, six or
seven religious societies. and two weekly newspa-
pers Property has been rising very rapidly du-
ring the spring but is now declining slightly, and
may continue to do so until the fall emigration.
some wretched shauties, which did not cost
more than 500, bringing So per month. Board
from 81 per week to 81 per day.
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WHY DON'T YOU!

The investigation and study of morals presents
to the mind some strange and seemingly para
doxical phenomena. In the first place. it is gen.
orally conceded that we have consciences to direct
US Alright; and secondly, even those who are skep-
tica as to the existence of conscience, and the au-
thenticity of that code of pure and high morality
contained in the decalogue, agree that "Virtue is
its own rewaru'-in other words that course of
rectitude will, in the main, bring with it more real
happiness, than can be acquired by a life OF i'm
morality and dissipation. And yet with this
beautiful theory before US, how often do we 60
and deliberately act in insubordnaton to the die
tates of that bosom monitor which keepsits sleep.
less vigis over all our actions. We have often
heard ignorance pleaded in extenuation of blame
worthy deeds, but from our own observation We
are persuaded that men seldom lie, steal, swear,
get drunk or violate any obvious law of morals,
without a conciousness that they are reprehen-
sible, and an instructive fear lest their ignorance
may not be sufficient to exculpate them
'sThe fear O. Hells hang-mans whip
To haud the wretch in order,"
but unfortunately for great many, there seems
to be strong psnchant to out-wit the devil and q
secret pride in surmounting the barriers of con-
science.
This will account for much of that wiful igno-
rance which leads men to argue in justification of
palpable misdemeanors, for they know that if they
once admit their errors they cannot possibly evade
the poser-why don't you reform? Why don't
you forsake vice which you know will bring up
on your head the vals Of just and terrible WRATH
Before they vii! be brought to this standpoint,
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For the Yorkville Enquirer.
A TEMPERANCE TOAST.

Mesas. Editors: rs:-Unfortunately, Poetry has too
long wreathed its garlauls around the wine cup ;
woman has too often pressed it to her rosy lips
and mingled the intoxication Of beauty with the
Establishments of the howl; wit has sparkled in
its praise, and genius hns poured out oil its eo-
quence in encomiums on the amber tide that chafes
around the foamy hrim. But it is time to dis
robe the siren of her Internal enchantments,
which have so often blasted the felicity of woman,
put out the light of song, and caused "genius to
reel in wild delirium." send you temperance
toast, albeit, unworthy the inspiring theme, and
may l be allowed here, to express hope that the
time will come when Poetry will only reflect the
purest morality, and Genius bow no longer to q
cruel and relentless tyrant:
Sweet Lady, with the light divine,
Far flashing from thy soul-lit eyes;
pledge thee not in ruby wine
Where only sensual pleasure lies
But sparkling water from the earth
Pure, beautiful and free,
Is filter emblem of the worth
Of thy SOULS bright purity.
Then bid me not look on the bowl
With red wine beaded round the brim,
For thou cans't sooner bend my soul
Than angels or could sersphim,
And I would not my pledge forsake
For all the bright stars pack'd above,
But yet thy mystic charms can make
Me drunk with beauty and with love.
Then let me have that bliss divine,
Let others press the brimuing bowl,
I'd rather sip thy Beauty's wine
And with thy love delight my soul.
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with the iaded author, who with nothing to write
is goaded on to make the attempt. He can fully
appreciate and pity the situation of such men rs
HOOP, CAMPBELL, GOLDSMITH and JOHNSON, re-
duced by circumstances to mere literary hacks
"Let us, then. in reverence bowling,
Honor most of all mankind,
Such as keep their great thoughts plowing
Deepest in the field of mind
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THRIVING YOUNG BORDER RUPFIANs.-The Le-
compton (Kansas) Union publishes, under the head
of "Good Luck" the following:
"a young man of this city having become tired
of living in state of single blessedness, went q.
cross the Kaw river, q few days since, profered
his hand and heart to young and handsome
souaw, (said to be worth some $25, ,000,) was ac-
cepted then, went right off and got married. This
is a streak of good luck for our young man,
which will enable him to live at his ease hereafter
We learn that few more squaws, who are rich,
accomplished and handsome, say that they would
prefer marrying white man to their own red
brethren. Now is the time for our young and
pood-looking men to marry fortune"
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SLAVERY IN KANsAs.-Senator Mason, ofVirgin-
10, says the Baltimore Sum has written letter to
"The South" denying the allegation that he ever
expressed the belief that Kansas would be free
State. Senator NJ states unequivocally his own
expectation, at the time the Kansas Nebraska bill
was adopted, that Kansas would have been slave
State, and still confidently asserts his belief that
'if African slavery be ultimately excluded from
Kansas it will be effected by the numerical force
Ct organized majorites, operating against the usu.
al laws which govern emigration, and will present
new and most instructive lesson to the Southern
States"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-08-06

UrAH.-The instructions to Gov. Cumming are
said to be of this tenor: "He is to see that the
laws of the United States are faithfully executed:
No man in Utah is to be affected for his political
or religious opinions but to be held responsible
for his conduct Should the authorities be unable
to enforce tho laws, military force is then to be
employed. While his powers are ample for all
practical purposes much is con6ded to his pru.
dence and discretion"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-08-06

INTERESTING TO LADIEs.-For the benefit Of our
lady readers who wear hoops, land who Of the sex
do not y permit me to communicate valuable
discovery, by which they ore enabled to sit down,
even in a circumscrbed space, without producing
those awkward and unsightly protuberances on
each side, and the frequent bulging out in front
of the skirts like an inflated balloon. The reme-
DIV is simple: the lady has merely to lift the hoop
behind when taking her seat, so that it is brought
into nearly perpendicular position, and the sides
fold snugly over to the figure. One Of the largest
and loveliest of her sex hit upon this happy idea
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FINE TINES Down SoUTH.-The correspondent
Of the New Orleans Picayune, writing from Pass
Christian, says, 1--WE ore now in the very heart Of
the fruit season, perfectly smothered in peaches,
figs, melons, nectarines and grapes" White nec-
tarines grapes that would tempt an anchorite,
neaches surprising even "May Beauties" and
melons of the largest size and richest favor are
abundant as our vegetables.