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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-05
THE "NIARY NINE"

We notice in the Charleston Mercury long let,
ter from the Hon. T. L. CLINGMAN, Of North
Carolina on the subject Of mining, machinery &c
There seems to be q new interest awakening on
this subject in the Atlantic States. Men arc
coming to the conclusion that cotton crops are as
uncertain rs gold mining. Itis certainly favor
able omen to see men of science embarking in the
mining enterprise with so much confidence Of sue
cess We have long wished to see the mineral
resources of our State fully developed, and look
anxiously forward to the forthcoming report Of
Mr.. Lieber, the State Gcologst The "AIary Nine
in this District still gives promise of rich har'
vest to its owners. From the beautiful specimens
shown us of their copper ore we are inclined to
think that the poetical name of the mine is not q
misnomer We wish the company all success.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-05
SALUTATORY.

IN making our bow to the public, we feel EN-
barrassed by the fattering announcement IN the
last issue. Without presuming that we can streng-
tnen greatly paper that has hitherto been so effl-
ciently and successfully conducted; we have ns-
sumed the editorial mantle with due considera-
ton of the responsibilities of the post, and hope
that after thorough initiation, we will be aoie 10
perform its various requirements in sanfactofy
manner Editors are sometimes compelled TO
thrust themselves forward in cosplcuous ilght'
md It is unfortunate that their good friends, mis-
taking necessity for the result of egotism, place
them in the same category with dandies, "blue
stockings" and monkeys. They overlook the i'm
portant fact, that every person expects to know
the principles-political and moral-of those
whose duty it is to keep them informed as TO their
rights: to aid in implauting high-toned morality
in the rising generation to curtall occasionally
their superfuous vanity; to enlircn their solitude
by weekly chitcbat, and to cater to their varied
tastes and inclinations. If they would duly con-
slider this fact editors would not appear so often to
oyerstep the bounds of modeSty and proprlety-
Ms- -Aaua not prenised thus much, however, with
the expectation of speaking at any considerable
length of our humble self The moral and politi-
cal status of the ENQUIRER, is too well known to
render it necessary to detail anew its principles
Suffice it to say that, as hitherto, whatever can
be done to promote the interests of the South, to
exalt and encourage her literature, to cherish and
perpetuate her erinsttutions, to stereotypcher cvi-
zation and to defend her rights against every in
fringement shall be checrfally and fearlessy per-
formed as debt due to our common mother.
The moral reform Of the community, thespecia!
interests of the district and the promotion of the
Temperance cause. will continue to form nrom-
ncnt feature of the paper. And surely, the inte.
rests of the public couldnot be fostered more kind
" than by calm and earnest discussion of this
subject and m occasional expose of the blighting
effects of Intempcrance. To be brief, we will fol-
low the good example set by our Senior co-laho-
rers
Farther than this we deem it unnecessary to OBJ
trude upon the patience Of the reader We hope
our friends so far from forgetting us in our new
capacity will give palpable manifestation Of
their esteem. We have returned to the bosom of
our native district to "spend and be spent" in her
service. We likewise indulge the hope, that over
looking oar awkward bow, the public will extend
to us the allowance due to inexperience. In
short time, we will no doubt speak with more non
chaance and feel more perfectly at home in the
sanctum Fora season then, We must assume the
air of young lady in the rudiments of music and
beg to be excused from exhibiting our weakness
too conspicuously. }. H. BLACK.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-05

= INDIAN NEws.-A detachment of fCapt. Vim. 81.
Hendricks Company of Mounted Volunteers, -uns
der command of Lieut.. Mizell came upon trail
of Indians on the l4th ult., on the west side Of
Istapogo creek. The trail crossed the creek ut
the same place that Gen. Harney did, and kept
his course for about three miles beyond it, when
it struck course little west Of south. About
eight miles from this divergence, the Volunteers
came on the Indian camp--minus the Indians. :
1t is supposed that tho Indians had anticipated
an attack, and had lost no time in leaving the
premises, as in their haste, they left enough to
supply their pursuers with an abundance oftzo-
phies, such as baskets, cups cut from the cypress
an elegant hoe, bread tray (msde for the brier-
rootand koontee, bear skins. a boys shirt (made
Of buckskin,) and other articles scarcely worth
mt ntioning.
The Indians had commenced permanent es-
tablishment, as their constructions and arrange
ments would show. Seventeen or eighteen places
for pounding brier-roots we're in course Of con-
struction, and some palmetto sheds were going up;
o quantity of brier-root had been collected, and
half bushel Of acorns (shell remoYed) we're laid
in pile near by. In the opinion of the men
who discovered the camp, this gang comprised,
about fifteen or twenty Indians with their fsmi-
lies They had followed Gen. Harney's trail ii
is supposed for the purpose of securing his tHeav-
ings."
The Indians were not pursued beyond the camp
1t. Mizell will, probably, report the reason.
The facts given above are cleaned from a pri-
vate letter-the only information received OF this
place concerning the, matter-and we have no
doubt of the correctness of the statements as the
writer had converscd with several men Of Lt.sMi-
zelps command who had returned to Kissimmee,
sick with the Measels.-Tdmpa, Florida, Penia-
sukar.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-05
Arrival OF the Steamer Niagara.

HALIFAX, February %.
The Cunard steamship Niagara, Captain John
Lcitch, of the British and North American Royal
mail steamship line, has arrived at this port, on
her way to Boston, with adviccs from Liverpool
to the afternoon of Saturday, lth February.
The adviccs from the United States by the At
lantc and Persia have caused an advance of Id.
to 8 1Gd. on cotton. THc sales on Friday, 18th,
were 1G, 500 bales, and of Saturday 5000. The
sales for the week closing on the evening Of the
18th were GI, 900 bales of which spectators took
5000 and exporters $500. The quotations Civ,
en- are: Orleans mddng I'D; Uplands I'D; Or
leans fair Sid. Private circulars represent cot
ton rs active and an excited market, at advance
of l6d., closing firmly and with an upward ten
dency. The stock Of cotton at Liverpool is S42 :
600 bales, of which 227 900 bales are American
cottons.
In breadstuffs nnl provisions, the market was
dull. Wheat has declined Id. a I'd. The flour
quotations are nominal. Corn steady at last rates,
as also lard and sugar. Rosn is quoted 5.l5.
Spirits quiet at AIS. Advces from Manchester
are favorable. The London money market shows
decidedly al easier condition, aud Consols closed
at 93a 81 for money. Lord Palmerston has ad.
mtted the existence of treaty between France
and Austria, guaranteeing the Italian possession
of the latter. The income tax has been reduced
as before the war.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-05
PERSONAL.

The Co-partnershp heretofore existing between
MILLER & Melton, having been dissolved, 1t Is
necessary that the business OF the old Hrm snouiu
be closed. We ealnestly hope all who know them
selves indebted, will settle up Immediately. Dom
think, kind reader, because you owe 'ma"
amount that this 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. H. NJ
GR1sT, at the ENQUIRER Office, is authorized to
make settlements, and we trust our patrons Will
respond to the call we have made upon them.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-05
PROFESSOR HILL.

We are pleased to note the fact that Lippincott,
of Philadelphia, has in course Of publication, an
Algebra by Major D. II. Hill, Professor of Math-
ematics at Davidson College, N. c. Maj. H. is o
graduate Of West Point and has already estab-
lished m enviable reputation as mathematician.
His work has been examined and highly recon-
mended by some of the first men Of science in the
South, and VIC doub. not it will become stand
ard, and supply desderatum in all our Colleges.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-05
A SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY.

4 vigorous movement is now being made in the
Southern States, orig ginating it is said, with Bishop
Polk, of Louisiana, for the establishment of n
University upon a most liberal basis. 1t is pro-
posel that no actual steps i'll the expenditure Of
money shall be taken until the sum Of five hun
drcd thousand dollars shall have been securcd.-
Others argue that at least million dollars can be
obtained. The project has met with favor in eight
Southern States, and it is thought that there will
be no difficulty in procuring whatever funds may
be required.
The idea of n great Southern Unversity-a
Southern Oxford-strkes US as suggestion wor-
thv of mature consideration. The leagued CO.
horts of all the Northern fanatical ''isms,' cam
not so endanger the safety Of the South, as that
silent influence, which her Literature must and
will exert upon our manners and princnes, if we
permit it still to permeate the whole country and
deposit its filthy sediment OH the dawning genius
of the South. No measure, with the exception
of complete and eternal separation, would tend
50 much to render the South independent, rs the
establishment of Southern University, where
high and complete attainments would enable
Southern talent to enter into successful rivalry
with the scholarship of the North, and further
more, tend to cherish uuanimity of feeling OF
the South. Besides, the meanest species of sla'
very, is intellectual vassalagc Greece, betrayed
by the corruption of her "Thirty thieves" and
emasculated by the silly policy of procrastinating
animperious ISSUE fell victim to the rising power
! of Rome, but her literature still donineered over
the Roman mind. The splcndour Of her grea
luminaries were family reflected, but the fire o
her fierce democratic genius was softened dowr
and the brightest tints Of beauty partially Oh
scured She still possessed source of pride anG
congratuation, in the eternity Of her Republic
Letters. But such solace would not be left th'
South, were the chains riyeted upon US which
have so long been canking in our ears.
The South is neither deficient in intelligence tt
comprehend her interests nor in public spirit t.
act for the promotion of her national glory ant
rcnown. The great deficiency lies in her disor
ganized state. :, Her action has never been harmo
nious and united on any great issue-even wher
her vital interests seemed palpable to the meres
tyro in political tactics. But it would seem tha
on the question of complete University-not {
mere ons-horss college-they might unite ant
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-05
The Rumored a1e.te.,,, rr,,,,.

We do not believe that Mr.. Forsyth, has formed
any such treaty as has been represented. He
would scarcely assume such o responsibility.
Our impression is that the reported stipulations
arein the form Of propositions to Our government
from Comonfort, whose necessity for supply Of,
hard cash is imperative. They dferonly in form
from similar propositions from Santa Anna to our
late Minister, Gen. Gadsden, who invariably re-
jected them, not even submitting them for consid-
Grafton toour government. That the government
and country will reject similar propositions, as
the basis Of treaty, requires no. demonstration.
They are absurd on their very face. The idea Of
lending money to be paid back to the lender, as
part of his claim on the borrower, is intrinscally
preposterous, that claim we suspect being the old
Hargous affair. But we believe the secret of this
initial arrangement is, that the Mexican govern
ment should be enabled to raise the ways and
means to discharge the British debt which is
pressing for settlement.
The idea conveyed, in addition, that we are to
have commercial concessions from Mexico as the
price, in part, or consideration, for loaning her
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-05

millions Of lands or money iusa single bill! We
hal supposed that this lobby system was full of
corruptions-that it involved money-making
member here and there, such as the gentleman
from Kentucky, who said that if reelected to
Congress he could SNAKE greal deal of money;
but VIC had no suspicion Of this "open sesame" OF
the forty thieves. '.
''But this is only the inside branch of the lobby
machinery. The outside department is more dl-
vcrsifed, and involves n numerous body OF capita.
lists, spectators, managers, pufcrs and blowers,
brokers, stool pigeons, poor friends, and what
not. Among these outside influences, (remarka-
bic TO tell black republican exmembers of Con.
gress and newspaper editors and correspondents
loom up in bold relief Horace Greeley, the in:
corruptible champion Of ''blecling Kansas" and
Watts nervous antidotr," it appears from the
evidence, is bought and sod to the service of the
Des Moines Improvement Company, at the low
figure of one thousand dollars, the average price
of common Virginia niger. A thousand dol
lars-.he draft is paid-Greeley pockets the
money, the company think it a safe investment
hut plead guilty in the end of dealing with
confidence man.
A thousand dollars bought and sold, and got
the money! Thus much for the chief editor and
principal proprietor of the New York Tribune,
gone westward on course or moral lectures and
a suit for libel"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-05
THIRTY THIEVES IN CONGRESS I.

The corruption of Congress has long been more
than suspected, for as McDulie wisely said, 1.-The
angels fell from heaven with less temptation."-
But the confirmation has been fully made out and
.all the perfumes of Araby" cannot remove the
taint from the once bright name of the American
Congress. The gangrene disease, however, ap-
pears confined to the North, and not single
ramifcaton has been traced to the South. The
N. Y. Herald thus bitterly comments on the tes'
timony before the "Corruption Committee -
sThe Committee report directly against four
members. singular to relate, all Seward kepubli-
cans, and demand their expulsion, to wit: Messrs.
Matteson, Gilbert and Edwards, of New York,
and Welch Of Connecticut. Served them right ;
but by reference to the testimony. it will be seen
that though decidedly guilty Of bribery and cor
ruption, they are but small instalment of the
spoils and plundcr league of the House. Hon.
Reverdy Johnson tcstifes that the Hon. Orsamus
| R. Matteson, of New York, had informed him that
| "therc were twenty or thirty members of the
House who were associated and pledged each tc
the other not to vote for any law or resolution
granting lands or money unless they were paid
| for it," On hearing this infamous state of things
Mr.. johnson confesses that his calmer judgment
was so far overcome by Ia. Indignation that hi
pronounced this league of the twenty, thirty, oil
forty thieves, "a damned outrage" to which Mr.
Mattcson responded, also, with becoming in:
diguation, that they were indeed "a set of damned
scoundrels," but as nothing could be got through
without their assistance, the Des Mones Improve
meut Company, (of which Mr.: johnson was thu
! legal counsel, J would find hundred thousand
dollars or so very useful for lobby service in be-
half of their bill.
! "What think our heretofore incredulous readers
concerning these lobby enormiles, as disclosed il
these shocking and startling revelations? Twenty
or thirty members of one branch of Congress
bound and pledged to each other not to vote fol
any bill or resolution granting lands or money
unless they were paid for it. What basis fol
spois and plumber is here! 1t covers everything
and might be made to compass an e1tortion o.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-05
The Kansas Difficulty.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 25.-The Jefferson City cor
respondent Of the st. Louis Democrat, learns that
passengers from Kansas give accounts of diff
Guilty petween Gov. Geary and Mr.. Sherrod, grow
ing out of the refusal of the former to appoint the
latter Sheriff, rs desired 10y the Legislature, which
had fatal termination. Sherrod avowed his
purpose of killing Gov. Geary. He met the
Governor in the street and spit in his face, which
the Governor did not resent, but his friends got up
an Indignation meeting on the 19th instant
Sheriff Jone" Sherrod and Others attempted to
interrupt the meeting, and in an atfray, Sherrod
shot Mr.. Sheppard, one OF Gov. Gcary's friends
four times, and wounded two others, md Jones,
Gov. Geary's Secretary shot Sherrod through
the head, killing him instantly.
There was great excitement at Lecompton, and
general fight anticipated that night.
Gov, Geary's residence was guarded by the
United States troops.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-05
pIERE-oIENTION.

On Monday next the Court of Common Pleas
for York District will commence its session. His
Honor Judge Whitner, will preside. '''.''"Don't
forget that valuable lot Of negroes nrc to be
sold Mt Hoylesville, Castor Co., n. c., on the 18th
instant ....."We call attention to the ADVERTISE
ment of Rey. J. D. Watt, who offers for sale q
-.f-rntle trnct OF Steel Creek saut.-----Fnrr-,ore
would do well to examine "Warlck's Plow," Of
fered for sale by Mr.. Ferguson. tits the compile
test thing of the kinl we have scen-combiniug
chcnrncss OF construction with scientific princi-
ples. Sec advertisement. '"'."The reminiscent
ccs of Columbia by Judge O'Neal to be found in
another column, will be read with pleasure by
some OF our old citizens. '''..."L;fe in New York
is rather dangerous from the cut-throats and gar
roters ......"Thcre are fifteen hundred medical
students in Philadelphia this winter 1.-THE
exciting murder trials in New York have increas-
ell the daily issues Of the Times, HeraH and Tri'
bune from ten to twenty thousand. '..'.'".Ex-GoY-
ernor Hammond is prominent candidate to fill
the place of the lamented Brooks. ....."Kansas
still continues in very disturbed condition. ''''''
The policy of the Buchanan administration will
be to oppose fllibusterism and strengthen the
bonds of the Union md the Democratic party.
.......Thc total amount of gold deposited at the
different mints in the United States for the past
year, was Sl7,s7S,44l .....'""Thcre was Sc
we're hail storm in Charleston and Augusta on
Saturday last
The Hon. James L. Orr is generally spoken OF
Ms the probable Speaker Of the House Of the next
Congress '....'""The grave of Patrick Henry has
hitherto been without n tombstone to mark the
spot of Virginia's immortal orator, but his rela-
tives have recently placed simple slab above his
dust. ....."We notice the death Of Col. n. A.
Peay, of Fairfield District the 2Gth ult. '..''''
The affair between Prussia and Switzerland is still
unadiusted .....'"Brig Gen. P. II. Nelson has
been elected Major General to supply the vacan-
cy occasionel by the resignation Of Gen. Aiken.
.......There are but FIVE millionaireS in the city
of New York. .....".Gen. MCGOWAN declines run
ming for the place left vacant hy the death of
Preston S. Brooks. .'."..."Sumner has again re-
turned to the Senate.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-05
By mail and telegraph. advices to the 18th D

By mail and telegraph, advices to the 18th De-
cembcr, had bcenreceived from Hong Kong: The
British Admiral Seymour had commenced throw.
ing hot shot into Canton, but had dessted, in or
der to renew and strengthen position. The Chin:
csc threaten,if if the attack is continued, to burn
Hong Kong. The troops sent from India had ar'
rived
1t is rumored that advices have been received
to the effect that the Persian and Chinese wars
have terminated, and that no additional troops
will be ordered for the latter, and no further ad
vanccs will be made by the forces already at the
sites of war.
New hostilites are brewing in relation to the
Danubian principaitics. The London Times, has
a strongly written editorial, deprccating all tenn
porizing expedients and urging decisive opposl'
ton to union Of the principalities.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-05
A CARD,

It is due to the Trustees of Union Academy,
and the pcoplein that vicinity to state to the pub
lie, that have given up the charge Of their school
from no dislike to the ncighborhood. During my
brief scjourn, I found it quite an agreeable and
pleasant community-moral, social and intelli.
gent. The school, am happy to state, will con.
tinue under the superintendent of Mr.. B. C.
Presley, young gentleman of great promise and
worth. l would congratulate the neighborhood
upon having secured his services, and beSpeak for
him generous patronage. J. H. BLACK.
YOrkyille, March s. 1857.
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WASHINGTON. Feb. %,

The House has tabled the bill to prevent cor
rupton, MS reported by the Special Committee,
has refused to agree to the Senates amendments
on the Tariff bill, md requested n conference.
The House of Representatives have tabled the
resolution in the case of Mr. Edwards, Of New
York, one OF those implicated in the report Of the
corruption Committee"
The Senate has passed sundry bills from the
House, including one making port of delivery at
Augusta.
The Senate has passed the Deficiency Appropri-
ations, and has called on the President for cor
respondence relating to Kansas
Smouton and Triplett, reporters have been ex-
clutlcd.
The Territorial Legislature of Kansas has pas
scd law furnishing with death any resistance to
the territorial authorities. The House has re-
fused to repeal the Territorial! test oaths.
David Hume of Virginia, proceeded to the
Pension Office this morning to demand the retrac-
tion of Il charge by D. C. Lee, clerk therein,
that he (Hume) had picked his pocket at the
Presidents reception last week.
Mr.. Lee declined to make any retraction, when
Mr.. Hume struck him with stick. Mr.. Lee i'm
meliatcly shot him dead with pistol, and soon
after delivered himself up to the officers Great
excitement exists, particularly in the West end
of the Government Departments. .
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-05
MILITARY ELECTION.

At at an election held on Friday, the 9th ulti-
mo, Capt. JONATHAN FIrcHET was elected Major
of the Northern Battalion of the Western Regi-
ment, South Carolina Militia.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-05
WARRINGTON Feb. 27.

BY vote taken this evening, the House Of
Reprcsentativ exculpated w. W. Welch, o! Con.
necticut, from the charges made by the report Of
the Committee on Investigation.
The Senate passed the Post Offoo Appropria-
ton Bill, with amendment providing for an over
land mail to San Francisco.