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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-26
aARorERs IN CHARLESTON.

These light-fngered and heavy-fsted gentry,
who have been prowling around New York for a
time, are playing their new game in Charleston.
Last week they made an attack upon our former
to#ns-map, W. B. McGBEroHr, Esq, Of which the
reader will learn from the subjoined paragraph.
We are pleased to learn from another source that
Mr.. McCREIeHF is not SO seriously injured as was
at first supposed. The effects Of the blow are
confined to one eye, which will suffer nothing be-
yond the mere local Inflammation.
w. B. McCreight, Esq, the local editor of the
Mercury, says the Charleston Evening Nep, Of
Saturday, was passing Hsyne.street last evening"
between eight and nine o'clock, on his way to the
depot, to take the cars for Camden, when he was
approached from behind, and knocked downed by
some unknown person, and while down was rob-
bed Of his; watch apd purse, containing small
amount of money. He was knocked senseless,
and while in that condition his pockets were ried
and it was sometime before consciousness was re-
stored. The concussion of the brain was severe,
but DR.. Raoul, who was Immediately called in,
expressed the opinion that the result would not
be serious. The frequency of the occurrence of
such cases as the above seems to be on the in
crease, and We hope that The, citizens generally,
as we'll as the police will be on the alert, and en-
deavor to detect the offenders, and infiet upon
them the punishment due to Violated law and
outraged humanity.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-26
r. SUBER, ESQ.

We regret to notice. from a Card which we copy
in another column, that cur friend Maj. suber has
declined the nomination for Congress. His claims
to the position deserved more attentive conside-
ration than those of many yet in nomination and
he was further recommended to the opinion OF ont
.,ers in that his name was withheld by his friends
until it could be announced with propricty.
We are tempted now, to commit on our own
behalf breach of strict propriety; it may ex'
plain in some sort. our interest in the matter of
which we write. While in Washington, last year,
and in an every-hour association with our lament
ed Congressman, onr conversation turned, several
times, npon our mutual friend, for whom Colonel
Brooks entertained an affection, rs near as that OF
brother, morally beautiful and striking in every
manifestation of it, At one time, in his peculiar,
direct and impressive manner, he said: "Men are
not often under rated but our people do not
know my friend as Iknow him. He is the best
mnn of his ace in South Carolina; and before
long, will be in Congress"
We marked it down in cur memorandum book,
and so it reads. Thus We were especially graft
fed to perceive his name in nomination, and we
INDUCED the hope that the people would recognize
him, and, for once, fulfill n prophecy-prompted,
it may be, in some degree, by the noble friendship
of noble man, yet-not without reason.
Major Suber's card, which is worth the reading,
will be found in another column.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-26
INDIAN NEWS.

We CLEAN some enteresting information from
the last Florida news The Indians continue their
depredations and few recent skirmishes are con-
sidered the precursors Of war TO the knife"
These engagements have occurred between small
detachments under Lieut. Freeman, Capt. Steven
SON and Lieut. Archer and skuking bands Of Sem
inoles; in which four Americans were killed, FIVE
wounded and four boys missing. Lieut. Freeman
is among the wounded The number Of Indians
killed is not ascertained, though several were seen
to fall who were Immediately carried AWAY. Itis
supposed their loss exceeds that of the whites
One souaw about nineteen or twenty with little
son, were captured. Her warrior husband had
fallen in battle after having been shot four times.
She is described asvery beautiful, in her unadorn-
ed simplicity, md worthy of the brave hero who
fell in defence of his native hammock. 1t is n
matter of regret that the autagonism between the
two races can only cease with destruction of the
inferior. fatal destiny hangs over the red man.
Their fate will be matter of speculation to some
future historian. He will wonder how a nation
whose hunting grounds extended from the Allan
tic to the Pacific could fade like q wreath of snow
before an exotic race. 1t can only be accounted
for from the fact, that their wild and devoted at
tachment to the customs of their forefathers-
which in q white man we would call patriotism
has prevented them from amalgamating with the
dominant race.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-26
NOT A CANDIDATE.

The Carolina Times says: C. H. SUBER, Esq,
whose name had been announced in the Newberry
and other papers in connection with other gentle
men for Congressional honors, declines in the an
nexed very handsome and modest style. The
things is so prettily done that we are confident
Mr.. Suber has won for himself stronger hold (if
possible, upon the affections of his friends; and
possessing as he does, high order Of talent, his
declension in this instance will serve to bring him
more prominently before the public.
A CARp:-Mr Editor-While tender my sin.
cere thanks to "Many Friends" who have been
pleased to suggest my name, through your paper,
in connection with the vacancy in Congress, must
from considerations of propriety and discretion
decline the profered honor
However much young ambition might covert
this exalted. station, l am not vain enough to
cherish the belief that the people OF old Ninety
Six District would be willing to entrust their flag,
so lately borne in triumph through the severest
trials, to the keeping of one so inexperienced aud
so unknown to fame rs myself
l am deeply touched, however, by this mani
festaton of partiality and kindness on the part
Of my friends in proposing to support me for an
Office so FIR above my merits, and trust that it
may operate rs an incentive to exertions to render
myses Mt some future time more worthy Of their
confidence and friendship. ip.-NeWberry:Nnror.
C. H. SUBER.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-26
NEW GOODS.

Now, that the sun is shining brightly, ana oil
the harbngers offspring. time have come and gone'
our merchants are replenishing their shelves ana
making ready the vestments wherewithal to DC
adorned in styles becoming the season. one' IN
especial, has done more than this imported
pattern, of rarest fashion and ustre, for all the
seasons-as we'll for the pleasant days Of Spring
and Autumn, az for the more trying extremes Of
Summer and Winter-to gladden. and adorn when
all is Joyous and happy, and to comfort and cheer
when the hours are oppressive and the blasts are
rude and mouruful. Albeit such importatlons
are never transferable-far above the consdera-
tions of cents.per-csnt-they are ever very wei
come.
We presume our home readers know that We are
writing of the elegant establishment Of our friends
over the way-Messrs. L. BLooMBERa and Broth
er. Their advertisement is in another column !;
and a we'll. l.selected stock Of Goods is on their
shelves for the public accommodation. Drop in'
at times, and take benefit.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-26
A UCONFERENCE.n

Among the candidates who have been announ-
ced in the Ninety-Six District, some are putting
on airs that are intensely queer. "A MIR. Hope-a
near relative, we trow, of ''the Charmer" who
olingered still behind somewhere in
Sake Getha, has written to the Newberry Sun,
and proposes Conference of all the candidates,
on Sale-day next! 0 Tsmpora what an ideal
We have heard of conventions for the purpose of
manufacturing candidates but the conception Of
the idea Of Convention Of Candidates has been
reserved for this latter day. Shade of the Past,
stand from under! Clear the way!-Fetch out
the Banners Sound the Gong-gong Now let
the march begin !-Genius of the immortal Camp
bell, with thy grandest numbers, be with u.s.
eternal Hope when yonder spheres sublime
Pealed their first notes to sound the march OF Tlme
Thy Joyous youth began: But not to fade
When oil the sister planets have decayed,
When wrapped in fire the realms Of Ether glow,
And Heavens last thunder shakes the world below,
Thou, undismayed, shalt o'e" the ruins smile,
And light thy torch at Natures funeral pile"
We are somewhat relieved. Now for the idea,
verbatim. Mark the style-the ingenuousness, the
inimitable sang troid thereof
Mesus Editors Il notice my name, among 9TH
ers, in the list of nominationst to fill the vacancy
occasioued by the lamented death of the Hon. P.
S. Brooks. We have not said that we would be
a candidate, neither have we said to friends that
we would not be, under any circumstances, so
that we repudiate the idea of Hottentotism" as
applicable to us. We confess that we feel some
aspirations for positions of usefulness and honor
and would appreciate such an elevation with high
toned gentlty, and render service, humble it
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-26
INTERESTING FROM NICARAGUA.

The Costa Rcans have been defeated in four
fights by the forces of Gen. Walker. The loss of
the former was several hundred, while the latter
did not loose exceeding ten. Lerapiqui and Cas-
tillio have fallen into the hands Of Walker, and
his forces are everywhere triumphant.
This is one rumor, while another reports an en-
tirely different story. If we are to believe it,
Gen. Walkers position is unchanged, while the
Allies remain at San Jorge. Walker had made
two unsuccessful attacks upon the latter place
Col. Lockridge had attacked Castillo but failed
$50 runs the rumor) from the cowardice of Col.
Titus. The British Steamer Clyde arrived at AS
pinwall on the 9th, bringing thirty deserters from
Walkers army. Which one of these rumors are
authentic we are unable to say. There is likewise
another from Washington, which states that the
Government had received lengthy dispatches from
Nicaragua, which will lead to an early recogni-
ton of the Minister and Government of Walker,
and the re-establishment of the Ncaraguan route.
Time can only decide, how much truth these re-
ports contain. .-. -,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-26
EUROPEAN ITEMS.

Mr. Champion, the late Minister to Washington,
has been sent in the same capacity to Hanover
The latest China advices state that no new opera
tions had taken place. The Emperor had prohib-
tied his subjects from trading with the English
under the penalty of DEATH The Chinese had
made an attempt to destroy the English fleet, but
were repulsed They seem very much enraged
at the English, and the Mandarins in various dis
tricts have issued edicts against Englisbmen, Of
fering rewards for assassinations and incenda-
risms at Hong Kong.
The settlement of the Swiss question is pro-
crossing slowly-both parties out of humor. The
Liyerpool cotton market was dull and declining.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-26
GRE EAUTYn

We trust the reader is aware of the fact that We
penned, last week, random column-full on this
interesting theme. 1t has elected q response
from some congenial spirit; and for several days
sweet bouquet, of flowers rare and beautifully en-
twned. has "yeiled in o crowd of fragrance" our
lonely sancium. 4 welcome, delightful harbin-
ger of Spring it was--a charming remembrancer,
too. Of oveliness unknown and all in mystery
We had almost forgotten the "myths of Ed; but
this gracious compliment from Beautiful has
brought trooping through our fancy visions of
nymphs and elves and Dryads and Naiads and all
the fairy
t. Creatures Of the elements,
That in the colors of the rainbow live
And play in the plighted clouds"
II has enkiudled within us something which
we imagine not to be unlike o spirit of poetry;
and we feel an invisible agency saying unto US
"Writc." We have been reading nrd thinking OF
such and 50. cu,renis cuIano, We inditc for LIS
coSNUE
sonnett
I've gazed ON Beauty, when the cloudless Night
Wore on her brow diadem of stars,
And hushed in holy calm were Earths rude jars,
Beneath the placid moonbeams still and bright
Which fell around with weird, enchanting light
Nor this, nor beams from mornings golden bars
Have ever yielded me such pure delight,
As the sweet.blooming fow'rs thy fingers wove;
Albeit the Donor is unknown to me,
Yet in my heart, like rare, wild melody,
Trills in song the tender dream of love,
And murmurs sounds prophetic from above
"The Beautiful Unknown, rs with Key,
Hath locked the chains which must enduring
prove"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-26

might be, but not degrading to the honorable dis
trict. but my desires are not strong enongh to pre-
pare me for an unpenerous scramble for political
A file of Names oil bightoned
gentlemen have been complimented as nominees,
but how many intend to stand the canvass is yet
uncertain. My proposition would be that con-
ference, either personally or Though friends, be
had among those who desire the elevation, and
that some harmonious understanding be arrived
at among those of the most congenial political
faith. Court week Mt Newberry, or some early
Sale-day, would offer some fit and acceptable &c
casion. What say you, compeers in nomination
alism? Candidate or not, we are willing TO make
our political standpoint known. ...
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-26
SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER

The March Humber of this very ably conducted
Southern Monthly, is on our table-replete, as
usual, with reading substantial and profitable for
this latitude We read the leading article ''Pro-
gress of Education" in Virginia-with unusual
interest, and gathered from it valuable informa-
tion. From a tabular view Of the proportion of
Collegiate and University students to the white
population, in the States, We note the fattering
truth that South Carolina has larger number
than any other State in the Union-one in ISL
Georgia is next on the list. The comparison be-
tween the Northern and Southern States, in this
respect, is decidedly favorable to our section.
We must copy charming Sonnet, from the pen
of Mr.. Thompson, the editor, to our clever friend
"Paul H. Hsyne-in Recognition Of Volume Of
his Sonnets": -
Sweet sonnetteer Of Southern hills and streams,
Petrarch Of the bright Palmetto shore,
My thanks! that from thy richly varied store
OF glorious francies and divinest dreams,
A sunshine, warm and golden, broadly beams
Upon our genial land in brilliance splendid! !!
Thine is the poets glance; thou srt attended
By right queenly Muse, whose sandal CLEANS
In every walk beneath primeval woods,
Or by the sea-side's level solitudes,
Wherever Nature wakens thee to love-
Still heed thy Muse, interpret her replies
Through all the converse whispered as ye rove,
And'men shall write thee with the greatand wise.
... , j. R. T..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-26
DEATH OF THE "OLDEsT INIIABITANT.,

We learn that Mr.. Samuel Turner, a native If
our District, died at his residence on Thursday
last, aged 9s years. His extreme old age had for
many years rendered him totally helpless, and
almost entirely deprived him of the use Of his
senses. He was, probably, the Oldest person in
the District.
On Saturday, his maiden daughter, Sarah Tur-
ner, died at the age Of - years. Through this
long life she had remained alone with her father
his support and comforter; and when her duty
was done, departed in peace
If it could now be written, the affections Of
these two lives, thus minging long and peaceful.
ly together, might be made the theme of beau
tful chapter in the great volume of human histo-
ry. Not often has such tale been told.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-26
THE AIRLINE ROAD.

Judge O'NEALL, in letter from Anderson to
the Newberry San, furnishes paragraph in re-
ference to the projected Railroad from Chester to
Atlanta. This project seems, at last, to attract
some degree of the attention which its Importance
demands. In North Carolina, the important work
is again in agitation. A meeting of the citizens
of Greensboro was held on the 9th instant, to
take action upon the project of q road from that
point to Virginia-thus supplying the northern
link of the chain, to be completed by the construc
ton of the Airline Railroad. But to Judge
O'NEALL's letter:-
There seems to be great interest in the Air. Line
Road from Atlanta, Georgia, to this place, thence
to Newberry, thence to Chester, and from some
point in North Carolina, to connect with the North
ern Line. Mr. Norcross, the President, is here
on his return from inspecting the line. He tells
me they can and will build the road to the Sayan-
nah River; the Anderson people say they will
build the road from here to the Georgia terminus;
indeed, one gentleman, Mr.. Elias Earle, under
stand, says he will build the road to Savannah
River, rather than it should fail. What will New
berry and Chester do? Certainly they will not
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-26
MURDER.

We learn that murder was perpetrated, in
Chester District, Sunday last, by - Carter, on
the person of mnu named Gibson. \ quarrel
arising from domestic broil had occurre between
shoot Gibson. who Was his tenant, at sight. Sun
day afternoon, as Gibson was entering Carter's
yard the latter approached within few feet, and,
without word, shot him through the heart-of
course, killing him instantly. From all that we
can learn, the crime is of an unusually outrageous
character. Gibson was man Of family, and had
recently moved from Virginia. Carter has been
arrested.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-26
THE PRESS CONVENTION.

Our friend Stokes, Of the Laurensgille Herald,
has faculty for writing straightforward, sensible
editorials. In matters connected with the press
particularly, we invariably take our cue from him;
and it so happens that in regard to the feasibility
of an Editorial Convention, our experience and
that Of the Herald lead to the same opinion. The
terms Of subscription must be regulated by each
journal for ITSELF and as far as we are concerned,
we do not for moment entertain the idea that's
strictly cash system could be enforced. Asa gen.
eral rule, cur subscribers have been remarkably
prompt; the only serious shortcomings occur
ring where the paper has been sent out of the
State. On the first of January, we adopted the
rule that advance payments must invariably ac-
company subscriptions beyond our own and the
neighboripg Districts, and accordingly struck
from our list between one and two hundred names
in arrears. The larger number of these were
promptly renewed; but we have offended not q
few whom we regarded as capital good friends
There is no alternative, however, and the rule will
be rigidly adhered to. But as to subscriptions at
home, the remedy is easy. If need be, the pro-
cess which creditors are at times forced to adopt
can be made to serve the purpose
For the adoption Of a high.toned code Of ethics,
and uniform rate for advertising, convention
is very desirable; and we trust that the time and
place will be agreed upon as soon as convenient.
What say our cotemporarie to Wnasboro' or Nep.
bery-and the fourth reek in June . Let all speak.
The Herald writes thus:- '-.
In the first place il is impractcable, because
repr esentation from all thepapers cannot be indu-
ced, and the result would be, such papers who
were not represented would not feel at oil bound
by the rules and prices which might be adopted
by these assembled. That it is useless, we have
only TO look at the resolutions adopted BY the Press
association, some few years ago. and compare it
with the general usage now. Then those assem-
bled unanimously ''resolved" to adopt the cash
system, but we venture the assertion that not one
Of US have adhered to it. And 80 it will be with
another convention; resolutions will be passed,
but when they return to their business they will
find it much harder to carry into effect than mere
ly resolving to do it. We are fast bringing our
Subscribers to the belief that thecash system is the
best for all parties, and this has been accomplish
ed through our own determination alone. Each
District paper has local patronage, and inter-
feres but little with its neghbor SO that the sue
cess of each depends entirely upon the conduction
of its affairs. tsr..T. - = -gtl-,
In advertising it is somewhat different; much
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-26

let slip the golden opportunity: The immense
Northern and Southern travel, passing through
both places will make them cities indeed. The
line between Newbefry and Chester will pass
through as fine an Agricultural country as ,s IN
the State. The planters can do every inch Of the
grading, furnish alI the timber necessary for the
road and bridges leaving only the iron and rcl-
ling stock to be provided for Surely capitalists
will furnish the funds for this. propose that the
citizens of Newberry. Chester, Fairfield and I'm
ion, interested in the line should meet at Newber-
ry ut our Agricultural meeting, in July. and ar.
range for the securing of the charter At that
meeting, Mr.. Norcross, the President, from Geor-
gia, and the people Of. Anderson. with the Presi-
dent and Directors of the Charlotte and Greenville
and Columbia Roads could attend Such meet
ing would insure the building Of the Roads. What
say you and the corporation of Newberry? II
you and they concur. ascertain the precise day at
which our Agricultural meeting commences, and
announce the Railroad meeting for the I'd day.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-03-26
A NEW POET.

We must write upon our poet-scroll the name
of o new co-worker, Mrs. LAURA M. GwINN-
the wife Of Rev. T. D. Gw1NN, native and lately
a resident of our District Her earlier efforts, ap-
pearing fugitively in the Greenvlle papers, with
the signature of "Ola Sta," attracted our atten-
tcntion not for any marked degree Of excellence,
but as indices Of true poetic nature which prom
ised, in full development, rare and happy results.
The Greenville Patriot verifes onr expectations.
That paper always spplauds extravagan.ly and
condemns without stint; and we think that, in this
instance, its partially has taken better judgment
somewhat at fault. A small measure of allow.
ance, however, would doubtless render the opinion
Just and reliable. We copy -
The manuscript Poems of cola Sta," Mrs.
Laura NJ. Gwinn, were deposited in our hands, the
other day, for inspection ard perusal. They are
to be published, in short time, and will make
a volume of two or three hundred pages. The
fugitive pieces of "Ola Sta" are familiar. to our
readers, and some of them were published in the
Patriot. They were greatly admired by many Of
our readers, and several Of them drew forth the
highest encomiums. We have looked over large
portion Of the manuscript in our hands, and some
Of the pieces would do credit 10 any living poet
The first poem of the work on mercy" would
not discredt the genius of Milton himself. It is
ii remarkab bic production, and will give lola Sta'
rank among the very first of American poets. We
submitted this Poem to q gentleman Of literary
taste and attainments. poet himself of high:rep-
u,ation, who pronounced it work of striking
thought and genius, and containing ideas and
language not unworthy Of Milton!
We do not feel authorized to make extracts
from the manuscript before US, but will give two
or three lines: ...--
.''Tis viewless thing
The subtitle spirit of my tameless thoughts;
Transparent as the air-sent as light
Aud more intangible: To all unseen a-
1t took its fight, swifter than lightning far,
From place to place it hew-gazed on all scenes
Mused on all invisible to all"
"Avarice, of iron heart and iron hand,
Closed against all !! Avarice, whose sordid soul
Could count the cost above his mothers corpse
Most grudgngy!"