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J. D. HOTCHKISS, o. S.
GAME OF POKER.
DR.. B. NJ. COBB, p. ". p.

Those who are afflicted with the Lottery mania,
will find, on the first page, o nice calculation of
the chances for the next capital prize. Read it,
and invest the surplus accordingly.
Pertinent to this subject, we must perform a
duty devolved on US by a whole-souled subscriber
of ours, who lives like white man ought to and
tils the soil somewhere out in the country. Read
ing, in the ENQUIRER, some time ago, the an-
nouncement of sundry "splendid schemes and
magnificent and stupendous prizes, he became
one-sided on the lottery question, and went deib-
erately into the conclusion that he, Of all men,
hound to ewin su'thin." But after having in
vested S35, he has become disgusted with Sam
Swan; pronounces him cd swindle )" acknowl-
edges himself half-seas'over generally; and de-
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w. B. CARLISLE, ESQ.

4 correspondent of q Richmond paper, who has
been taking notes in Charleston, penned the cub
Joined handsome compliment to the accomplished
editor of the Charleston Courier. young man,
Mr.. CARLISLE has already deserved q permanent
reputation in the State and in his new Office as
one of the editors of RasseVS Mdgd=inc he gives
promise of higher and yet more useful career
1t is q duty to watch the progress and record the
successes of such men; and we perform it with
pleasure.
'.Mr Carlisle is q young gentleman of bright
promise, of very highly cultivated mind, and one
of the finest specimens of a high soued and whole
soulcd Carolina Gentleman have ever seen. lie
graduated with great distinction at the South
Carolina College in Columbia, and has applied his
fine powers and requirements with unfagging en-
ergy to his honorable vocation. 1t requires no
prophet to predict for such man brilliant and
useful future. It is no matter of surprise that
the journalists of South Carolina occupy so high
q place in the respect and confidence of that COM
muuity, when we find its ranks filled by men so
eminently calculated to guide and enlighten pub
lie oDiuiOn,"
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A sELF-,IADE MAN.

The number of what nre styled s'seif-ma,lc
men" in Congress, is increasing-their history is
becoming on every day truth, a striking and
cheering commentary upon the noble institutions
under which We live and prosper. These peculi-
arly American characters have for many years
held prominent place in the roll Of the House /:
but not Until late years has the aristocrntic Sen
ate opened tie door to their vigorous anu Ieerni-
ined knocking. Now, they take postionamong its
leaders.
The new Senator from California, David b.
Broderick, adds another to the nnmber. lie was
born on the Capitol Till, in Washington +; and af
ter career which, even in this rapid age, is
without parallel, ''returns on the 4th of March,
as Senator, to the very spot where he gamhoil-
ed when child.". The correspondent of the Ere
ming Ners thus sketches his history
david C. Broderick, who is elected for the
long term to succeed John B. Weller, was former
ly stone mason in the city Of New York. lie
was one Of the Sachcms of the order of Tamma-
ny in that city, and was considered there, what
is called great party worker. He was at one
time member of the New York Common Coun-
Gil. Emigrating to California, when the golden
fever first ragged lie soon became prominent by
his bold and open opposition to the Vigilance
Committee, which then had full sway in San Fran
cisco. He would mount the rostrum in the pres
ence of an excited multitude about to hang o
criminal and protest against their unconstitutional
proceedings. He amassed considerable wealth
which he spent in party purposes in endcaroring
to reach the United States Senate. 1t is told OF
him that he vowed never to return to the Atlantic
States until he came at Uncle Sans expense as a
United States Senator, and his trip here now in
that capacity, is his first return. Defeat after
defeat has encountered him; but never discour-
aged him. He was always one of these never say
die men.
His escnpe from death once was very remarka-
ble. Engaged in duel with the late J. Caleb
Smith, o son Of Ex-Gov. Smith of Virginia, he
was about to take off his watch, dceming it con-
trary to rule to carry anything that would pre-
vent bal. from having fair show at his body,
Mr.. Smith noticing him about to livest himself of
his watch waived the necessity of his doing it.
The result was, the watch saved his lfe Mr..
Smiths ball, on the first fire, struck it and en-
bowelel itself in its works. He will no doubt be
an energetic and successful business Senator"
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crease the pay of army officers. Very well; but
the .dlemiglt also be better paid ''..."A bill has
also passed both houses, providing for IN equita-
bic distribution of the public lands to the States.
In the House, the bill to repeal the laws OF Kan
sas and provide for new election of the Leglsla-
turc, passedby majority Of twenty votes
The Senate, in executive session, killed the Cen
trail AMERICAN treaty by postponcment till the 9th
of March. '......"Thc House, on the 18TH, passed
the Submarine Telegraph bill hy 81 majority, but
with amcnlmcnts which will require the concur
renee of the Senate. ........The Standard announ-
ces that an effort will be made to re-orglnize the
Division, Sons Of Temperance, in Chester. "Many
citizens remarks our neghbor "of sterling worth
and character, have given their names and en-
barkcd heartily in the good work and many moro
are expected soon to unite and help roll on the
great Temperance ball, until the Kingdom of AL
cohol shall have not one advocate votary in old
Chester. "''.'."..Thc Sumter Hdtchman says that
victed of murder Of his wife, suffered the extreme
penalty of the law for that offence, on Friday last
between the hours of twelve anil two o'clock. He
ascended the galows, betraying but little trepi-
laton or unusual alarm, and with calmness said,
Farewell my dear friends-prepnrc to meet me
in heaven" The rope was then adjusted and the
cap placed over his face. Being then asked by
the Deputy if he was ready, he replied, "ycs," in
distinct and audible tone, and in brief space
of time thereafter was in the presence of his Ma
ker. He died with scarcely struggle. ''"..'.''.
4 clause in one of the code bills of the State of
Mississippi, prohibiting negroes from preaching,
has passed the Legislature ofthat State by an al
most unanimous vote. ....'... .Advices from North
western Texas state that much alarm exists in
consequence of deprcdations by the Camanches.
Within one month, twelve men have been killed,
and large amount Of stock destroyed. The set
Elements are entirely defencelcss
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-26

TIE FoURH ESTATE UpHELp.-In recent issue
of the Vicksburg Wing, we find the article which
We subjoin. 1t contains some very shrewd remarks
clothed in playful humor. 1t is buttoo true, that
the Fourth Estate is held very cheap by unrefect-
ing persons. Still in this as in many other things
the progress of education and enlightenment is
correcting the evil. Here is the Whigs article:
Who shall be Goueraor?-Under this caption
the Brandon Platform has a leader of column
in length, in which the editor urges the claims of
our cOtemporary, Ethel Barksdale, ESQ.,. Of the
Mississppidn, for the Office of Governor. We Sec
ond the motion, It is about time the fourth es-
tate was recognized. The editorial tribe have
made many Governors, Presidents, and great men
generally, and it must be confessed that very Of
ten we have made them out of precious small ma
terials. The only objection wehaye to Barksdale
is his Democracy, but as democrat will most
likely be chosen anyhow, we will agree to- waive
that objection in this instance and stand up for the
press. .- 49,.
Barksdale is rather o good fellow always bar
ring his democracy.) and is good editor-aud
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-26
From the Edgefeld Advertiser.
The Lost Chapter.

On Friday last the remains Of Hon. Preston g..
Brooks reached Augusta, in charge Of Messrs.
Frazier, Addison, Minis and Hollingsworth, of
Edgefeld; Messrs., Suber, Pratt and McLemore,
of Newbery; Messrs. Kirkwood and Lowndes,
of Charleston; and Mr. Gibbs and College Com
mittee from Columbia. ThecoHin was taken in
hand at the depot by the Mayor and Aldermen Of
Augusta and quietly conveyed in the city hesrse
to the City Hall; where it was placed in state in
the centre Of the large and handsome Council
Chamber. Hundreds were there in Inournful si-
lence to look upon the scene Scarcely word
word was audible for minutes ut time, as the i'm
mense crowd came and went in orderly succession.
The feeling was evidently deep and unaffected; !;
and will long be adyerted to by many citizens Of
South Carolina then present, as o manifestation
at once grateful to US and honorable to Georgians
At quarter past four o'clock p M, twas an
nounced that The procession was formed without,
and ready to accompany the to the town Of
Hamburg on the South Carolina side. The coffin
was again taken in hand by the Augusta members
of Council and carriedto the street, where it was
placed in large and elegant hearse drawn BIZ
four elegant black horses, which had been procu-
red for the occasion through the Mayor Of Charles
ton. The procession consisted Of troop of Gavsl-
ry four uniform companies ofinfantrys long train
of carriages and number of citizens on foot-the,
whole preceded by band of music with muAaed
drums. The length Of the column could not have
been less thansa half-mile. As passed through
Broad Street, almost every piazza balcony and
window were crowded with ladies, eager to. wit
ness this sad tribute to the gallant deceased
Many Of ftheprominent business houses we're clos
ed; and the whole occasion was, every way one to
belong remembered. We cannot avoid repeating,
that the manner in which our Augusta friends
hnfy nkn i.
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CHEERING NEWS FROM WALKER.

The steamship Teras arrived in New Orleans on
the 18th, with dates from the Balizc to the 10th.
She brought the following cheering intelligence of
the progress of Walkers revolution in Nicara-
gua:-
Col. Titus Lockridge Ind proceeded up the rv-
er, attacked 800 Costa Rcans Mt Condy's Point
near the mouth of the Seripaqua, and defeated
them with severe loss. The loss on the Ameri-
can side was trifing. The machinery of the steam
er, in which were Col. Lockridge and his party,
getting out of order, she came back to Punta Are
mas, had repaired and gone back again. There
was little doubt but that the Americans would be
in full possession of the river in week.
Dates from General Walkers camp are to the
ed instant-brought by the Orizaba from Panama
The army under Canos had appeared near Rivas,
but were driven back on the 18th ult General
Henniugson, with force of 400 men, attacked
1900 of the enemy, at Fort George, drove them
from their position, and then returned to Riras.
Walkers whole force at Rivas amounted to 1900
men of whom 100 are fit for duty, in excellent
health and spirits. They have ammunition for
throo n,onthc.
A private despatch to the agent of the Associa-
ted Press in this city, dated Greyte##, tesiriust
confirms the above intelligence.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-26
MERE-NIENTION,

The present charming ''spel!" of pleasant wealth
er will put thrifty housewives in fine train for
gardening; and Esqr Jefferys and l.. P. Barnett
& Co., propose to supply the des,deratum in an ex-
cellent variety Of fresh and genuine Landreth's $
and Weathersfeld's seeds. In the Horticultural
department, Mr.. Fenress, who will visit Yorkville
Court-week, proposes to supply all Demands
Make out your memoranda. ..Several tracts
of land are offered for sale in this issue. Mr.. A..
L. Gardner desires to sell tract AZ miles north
of town, containing 101 acres, which, if not dis
posed of previously, will be put up to the highest
bidder on Sale-day. Col. Bowen will sell four
likely negroes next Sale-day. On the same day,
J. NJ. Smarr, Agent will expose to sale FIVE shares
of Kings Mountain Railroad stock. See adver-
tisements.
The Columbia papers bring US Interesting re-
ports Of O lecture delivered before the Athen@um,
last week, by Judge O'Neall-subject, "Columbia
forty-fve Years Ago." We would have given "a
pretty" to hear it; and we hope it will be pub
lished tn srtenso Judge 0'Neall is irregular bun
die of reminiscences-all of which ought to be
gathered up and published, in his own style. ''''
The Mobile Tribune recently offered prize for
most accurate estimate of the cotton crop of the
current year. Seventy-four have have been sub
mitted; the highest, 3,24s, 900 bales and the low
est, 2,699,995. The average amount is 2,966, ,210
bales .''''"The Senate has passed the bill divid-
ing Texas into two Judicial districts. '''''''"The
very latest advces from Mr.. Buchanan's conclave,
fixes the Cabinet as follows: Cass, Secretary of
State; Floyd, of Va, War; Brown, of Tenn, Ma
w; Cobb, of Georgia, Treasury; J. CLANCY Jones,
Fenn., Post Office; Jacob Thompson, of Miss,
Interior; Toucey, of Conn.,, Attorney General.
An affair of honor between Maj. VIM. Wallace
and James G. Gibbes, of Columbia, has been sat-
isfactorily adjusted. 1t grew out of communi-
cation published in the Carolinian, while Mr..
Gibbes was temporarily in charge. '''''''"Our
friend Of the Anderson Carolinian is in search Of
travelling dentist, DR.. W. E. Edwards, who
made defalcation in the advertising line. His
operation on our cotemporary's eye-tseh was sue
cessful Pass him round ......".J. W. Arnold was
elected Sheriff of Lawens District, on Monday be-
fore last .'..."Dr. E. K. Kane, the distinguished
explorer died at Havana, whittier he had gone for
his health. '"Congrsss has passed bill to in
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-26
FOREIGN NEWS.

| The Asia arrived on the 22d inst, with advices
from Liverpool to the 7th The cotton market
| was somewhat easier, but the article is not quo
tably lower. Inferior grades, firm. Sales during
the week, $4,000 bales of which spectators
took 5000, and exporters 5000. Breadstufs
dull; provisions, steady; money, easier. ...
The Queens speech had been delivered before
Parliament Touching American affairs she says
that negotiations between the United States, Great
Britain and Honduras are advancing and it is
hoped that the Central American difficulty will
soon be settled. The British army were advan-
cling towards the interior of Pcrsia. ..
Advices from Mexico arc important. A treaty
had been concluded by Minister Forsyth the
prominent clause of which, is said to provide
for the loan of S15, ,OOO 900 by the United States
to Mexico-S3, 100000 to be applied to the pay
ment of American claims. As q security for the
loan the United States are to receive fifteen per
rent. of the customs revenue of Mexico. Other
provisions of the treaty look to less restricted
commercial intercourse between the two nations
to postal regulations, and other minor topics
1t seems that Comonfort is in fair way to estab-
lish his government more permanently. Just
here our readers may take glance at one Of those
wild rumors which sometimes get into circulation,
for which in this instance the N. O. Picdyune is
responsbe:-
"The Havana Prsnsa of the 7th (says the Plea
a AZ
Mexican general, D. Joaquin Raugel, who is on
his way hither with the project of a protectorate
of the United States over the Mexican nation :"
the realization of which, the Prensa thinks would
be the death blow to the Mexican Republic. Gen.
Rangel will remain in Havana but n few days
longer when he will proceed directly to the United
States. Such thing would be blessing of in
conceivable value to Mexico; whether the United
States would be equally benefited is doubtful
We still hold to the idea of military republic
lin American hands) for the whole region from
the Isthmus of Panama to the Rio Grande."
Another equally wild rumor is at hand which,
though relating to matters somewhat domestic,
proceeds from foreign quarters and is entitled to
consideration under this head The European
correspondent of the New York Tribune, writing
from London, on the 30th ult., is responsible for
it. He announces
have to chronicle an event of the very highest
importance which has recently happened at the
French Court, and which cannot fail to interest
deeply society in America, as we'll as in Europe
The Empress Eugenicmadehe her appearance last week
mHhom any crRolins or hops, and looked the bet
ter for it. Feminine dipomatists predict now q
speedy fall of the reign of hoops, though it is not
yet certain whether even French Empress may
be able to succeed with such n coup detat and to
overturn an ugly fashion by her sovereign will
Louis Napoleon, who was always opposed to the
crinoline, has made up his mind to crush it, md,
flushed with success in the diplomatic line does
not doubt that his endeavors will triumph.
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Correspondence ofthe Chnrieston standard.
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uhan the Hall ,.as ;r.,,, o;; tbroun IN tSs
grea test confns;oy and becama ! napdsno onium m
earth The wells of members and Senators were
truly distressing. Cries Of aMr: Speaker., ,,,.Mr.
Chairman" and t.Mr. President.,' were. among
the distinguishable sounds--but the presiding Of.
fcer steadily refused to entertain any motion
whatever. He stated that he had done all the
Constitution and Joint resolution required at his
hands. The:two houses, however, thought they
had right to decide upon the leeaiitySof theyote
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-26
THE FLORIDA INDIANS.

The suhjoined extract from private letter re-
ceivcd in Jacksonville, from Tampa, contains the
latest intelligence in reference to the Florida
campaign:-
sWe have no news in regard to the 1ndians.-
So far as we know up to this date here, the troops
have been entirely unsuccessful i'll their pursuit
after them, although the campaign may be said to
have opened fairly month ago. The measels
arc prevailing extensively in several volunteer
companies, particularly in Moseley's, McMils'
and w. H. Hendricks. One death by measles has
occurred We almost despair of anything decis-
i've being effected, though, as usual, our cxpecta-
tions are very large"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-26
RETURN.DAY.

Judging from the anxious faces Of both debtors
and creditors, we feared that Return-week would
close with q fearful list of killed and wounded
The fire has turned out however, to be less threat
eninp than the smoke. Almost four hundred ca
ses were entered-most of them small, and good
ly number comparatively worthless We think
that the gross amount involved is considerably
below the average; and we can, therefore, con-
gratulate the community upon the sound condition
of the .'public morals" May it so continue.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-26
RETIRED.

From the following paragraph in the Charleston
Standard, of Friday last, we learn that L. W.
SpRATr Esq, has retired from the editorial depart
ment of that journal.
at will be seen by reference to notice in an
other column, that Mr.. L. W. Spratt has with
drawn from the editorial direction Of this journal,
and will henceforth address himself to his profess
sion He retains his interest in the Standard,
however. and will continue general supervision
over its affairs, which will be Immediately con-
Quoted by Mr.. }. D. Budds and Mr.. S. R. Crock
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sires 10 challenge the said Swan to meet him at
Augusta, the halfway house, and take it ont in
game of "poker''-that is, make it $40 or moth
ing! He doesn't understand the wheel business
thinks it q humbug; but be is willing to Ego $50
better and call,' in o genlemaniy game. Does
our friend Sam "sce it,?
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mANOTHER DIVISION -

Verify, it was not useless thought in our Pub
Usher to keep this common place head in type!-
1t has already saved the worth of it; and the pros
pect is that it will yet make its impression again
and again. In other words, the great moral re-
form progresses constantly, steadily-onward and
upward! This new company was organized on
Monday last, by D. G. ". P, John G. Enloe, as
sisted by Messrs. G. W. Broach and ]. J. Mills of
Rock Hill; and it is styled the "Fort Mill Divis-
ion, No. Al" A glance at the names of the off,
GERS is sufficient to assure us that it is made up of
men who ''never say die":-
T. G. CULP, ". P.
JNO. NJ. WHITE, W. 4.
B. J. PATTERSON, R. S.
]. T. HOTCHKISs, Il. r. s.
J.H. FAULKNER, F. S.
II. NJ. SAVILLE, e.
WM. ]. CULP, c..
L.J FAULKNER, A. C.
R. SAvILLE, IS.
J. D. HOTCHKIsS, o. S.
DR.. B. NJ. COBB, p. W P.
Let's see. by u aetermlneu anu Wen-uirecteu
effort, within the period of little more than six
months, Nine Divisions of the Sons Of Temper
ance have been organized and put to work pros
perously, in York District-numbering, at very
moderate calculation, .fve hundred members! Men
may talk loudly of human frailty; but the faith is
fixed in US that, when thoroughly aroused and
properly directed, there is enough of truth and
honesty and moral courage in the masses of the
people to achieve any reform,-however difficult
the means or great the end! Let the faint-heart-
ed ponder it-weigh it-take courage-and come
to the work; for, soberness, integrity Of charac-
ter, morality, Christianity, are becoming popular
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to escape, he had endeavored to enlarge it
by scraping the granite still with the iron
bar. He did his work at night, and in the
morning would replace the bars and fasten
the cuffs around his legs. He acknowl-
edged that he had been endeavoring to es-
cape for some time.-UnionviWe Journal.
1t is said that the statement in refer
ence to volcano having recently made its
appearance in Pendleton county, Va, on the
great Backbone Mountains, is true. The
Cumberland Telegraph says: tits at a point
on the mountain directly between the heads
of the dry fork of Cheat and the south
branch of the Potomac rivers at a place
known by the name of the "Sinks," so call
ed from the depressed condition of the noun
tain at that point. These "Sinks" are
funnelshaped, and each one embraces as
much as an acre of ground. On the lst day
of January, the reports caused blythe burst.
ing forth of the subterranean fire were heard
for distance of twenty or thirty miles.
Vast columns of fame and smoke issued
from the ori6ces, and red hot stones were
thrown up in the air several hundred feet
above the mouth of the crater. Our infor-
mant adds that the people in the vicinity are
becoming alarmed, at the pertinacity with
which the flames are kept up and the red
hot masses of rock thrown out, A heavy
rumbling noise like distant thunder is con-
tinually reverberating through the deep cav
erps of the mountain, which at times seem
to tremble from summit to base.