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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-09-24
The South Carolina a College.

The Board of Trustees adjourned on Thursday
night, after long session. The affairs OF the COL
lege and the previous action Of the Board were
thoroughly discussed, many members being pre-
sent who were not at the former meeting The result
is that the oil Faculty proper has been rensta-
ted-the late President heing alone omitted in the
re.organization-,hu giving full viudication to
the former in the difficulties which have occurred.
Some changes have been made In the occupancy
Of the chairs which remained to be flled-the fol-
lowing being the present arrangement of them.
Prof NJ. LaBorde, Metaphysics, Logic and
Physiology.
Prof. C. P. Pelham, History and Political Phi
losopby.
Prof R. W. Barnwell, Jr., Sacred Literature,
and the Chaplancy.
The professorial duties of the President of teach
ing Astronomy and Trigonometry have been as
signed to the Profs. Leconte, who teach Algebra,
Mechanical Philosophy, SC.
We have not heretofore expressed any opinion
as to the merits of the questions involved in the
late issues, but being cognizant of them in their
whole course, we cannot but express our convic-
ton that the Board has acted judiciousy and with
proper regard for justice in the course it has
pursued. -,
We trust that the friends Of the College will
concentrate all their influence in support Of the
institution and that it will soon be restored to its
former prosperity. The Board has, we think,
very properly postponed action in relation to the
Presidency until December. when we hope q Sc
lection will be made which will secure the public
confidence. Until then the Faculty is authorized
to select chairman to act as President.
The exercises of the College will be resumed on
the first Monday in October. Cdrolintdn.
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known, but as it originated in O stable where no
fire is ever used, it is reasonable to suppose that
it must have been the work of an incendiary.-
JoHSsoN's Hotel, the largest and perhapsthe most
valuable house that was burnt was of wood, and
was erected in the year 1903. Many destructive
fires have occurred in its vicinity but it had es-
capped them all without ever being scorched. But
its time came at last, and it now lies a heap Of
blackened and smoking ruins.
The money market is very stringent just ut this
time, and they who wish to receive favors from
the banks or draw upon the resources of their
friends, find it very difficult to be accommodated
on almost any terms. The price of cotton is up,
it is true, but there is scarcely any Of the article
coming into market, and will not be for the next
month. And cotton, you know, is the lever that
governs the market-price of almost everything,
and effects the financial condition of the country
in almost every department of trade and COM
merce. The great Gotham smash hos seriously
effected public confidence and credit, and will
doubtless cause serious reaction in commercial
circles. Its effects are now being felt in Charles
ten and perhaps throughout the Union.
Further details of the loss of the Central Amer
leo are still coming in from which it appears that
about 100 out of 600 have been saved. The first
Engineer is severely censured for his conduct du-
ring the storm, and for finally deserting the ship
on hour before she went down. She was COM
manded by Lieut.. W. L. HERNDoN of the United
States Navy, and whom I saw and heard speak at
the Commercial Convention in this city in April
1854. Only seven of the crew were saved, and
Lieut.. H. was among the lost. He was young
man Of much promise, and fine scientific attain
ments.
The Central America is said to have been an old
boat called the George Law, and had been pro-
nounced unseaworthy. The Company reftted her,
changed her name, and speculated upon the Gre
dulity Of the public by imposing her upon the COM
muity as q new and substantial vessel. This game
is becoming to be too common, and 1 know Of
more than one instance Of this kind myself.
The weather has been excessively hot for the
last ten days, but it has changed this morning and
is now something more pleasant, with very fair
prospect of rain which we are needing very much
The'streets are dry and dusty, and the wells and
cisterns are failing
Notwithstanding the extraordinary weather Of
the season, yet the city remains unusually heal
thy and it is now too late for anything like Fall
epidemic to make its appearance. Our merch-
ants are delighted at the prospect of large and
extensive Fall business. MAGNOLIA.
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CHARLESTON CORRESPONDENTS.


One of the most destructive fires which has
visited our city for many years broke out about
one o'clock on Sunday morning on the west side
Of st. Philips street between MORRIS and RAT
cL1rrE 1t was first discovered in the stables at
tached to JonNsoN's Hotel generally known as the
Bulls Head Tavern, and situated on the west side
of King street
The houses in the vicinity were all of wood and
very dry, and the flames spread with great rapdi-
ty, being carried from house to house by strong
south west wind which was prevailing at the time.
1t bent its destructive course towards King street,
and soon the whole block was sea of flame
The engines seemed to work at great dlsadvan-
tage and the effoits of the Fire Depal tment were
greatly retarded by the scarcity Of water.
Itwas hoped for time that the wasting march
of the devourng element might be checked and
finally stopped at King street, but in that the anx-
ious crowd were doomed to disappointment The
flying families that had left their burning homes
across the street and sought shelter and protection
in those on the east side of King street, were
again driven from their insecure quarters, and
compelled to fly for safety to some more distant
point. The fire might, and in all probability
would have extended for several blocks further
had the raging element not have checked by the
new depot which is being built by the South Caro-
lima Railroad Company, the walls of which are
brick aud covered with tin, and which lay across
the whole track of the fire at its widest place.
The depot was in the most iminent danger, the
doors, the only wood surface which was exposed,
were several times OH fire. AMI if the flames had
failed to have been checked OF this point there is
no telling where it would not have gone.
There were from twenty-five to thirty houses
burnt, most of which were small two story wood
en- buildings, with most of the valuable furniture
they contained The loss is estimated at $50, 900,
about one half of which was covered by insur-
ance. We have not had as large fire in Char
lesion since the HENRIETTA street fire, which oc-
Cured in May, 1s49, and which swept the block
near which the Citadel Square Baptist Church
now stands. The origin Of the fire is as yet uu-
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bestow the necessary attention on the art OF COM
position. The moral of your maiden effort Is
good Beware Of the smiling coquette, VINO mas
wrought out many inventions to ensnare the hear
though the idea is not altogether original since
the great proverbial philosopher has said ~
find more bitter than death the woman whose
heart is snares and nets" Try agaln-We Woud
be glad to increase our list of contributors.
"B" gives US this week fine description OF the
celebration ut Eutaw. 1t will bea matter OF con-
siderable interest to our readers, to hear that IN
other portions of the state, than under the brow
of Kings Mountain, the recollections OF the heVo-
luton ore cherished, and the patriotism which
animated the heroes of that heroic age, still goWs
in the bosoms of those who stand on the spot
consecrated by the blood of their ancestors
Nothing would please US better than to enroll "b
among our regular contributors, since his articles
are carefully written and prepared for tue press
something unusual with most writers. Let US
hear from you again.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-09-24
THAT CAKE.

How delicious We know not which to admire
most the skill which devised, the kindness which
sent us such rich and delicate souvenir Cake
is pleasant per Sc, but it is the associations that
give to wedding cake peculiar attractiveness.-
To US it appears an appropriate emblem, of those
words of love, whispered soft and low in the ear
of Beauty beneath the blue sky and the bright
stars of those dreams of youth tnged with the
golden hues of romance of all that makes the
heart buoyant and love delicious. We are not
disposed to be sentimental, but there appears to
be no less judgment than poetry, in the custom
which unmarried ladies of an uncertain age, and
Young gents vain of their first love and first goat
ees, 80 religiously observe, of sleeping with bit
of wedding cake under their pillows. 1t should
certainly inspire the happiest visions-many of
them, no doubt, to come true. To our waking
fancy it is highly suggestive. fair bride, beau
tiful as the farest houri in the Mohammedan Para
disc, acknowledging to the world by the witching
bushes on her radiant cheeks, the love that beau
ti6ss her nnsr Life, that glows on the pure altar Of
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For the Yorkville Enquirer.
CELEBRATION OF THE BATTLE OF
KINGS MOUNTAIN.

A Celebration of this interesting occasion will
take place during the week, commencing October
4tb, 1857, by the officers and Cadets of the Kings
Mountain Military School, who will encamp near
the town Of Yorkville.
WM. GILMORE SrMMs, L. l.. D., will, during the
week, deliver course of Lectures, and on the
Anniversary, will deliver an Address. This day
will be celebrated with appropriate ceremonies.
The friends and patrons Of this School; the Of
6cers of the 34th and 46th Regiments; the Ma
sonic, Odd-Fellow and Temperance bodies; the
Ladies and Gentlemen generally of the District,
and all those interested in the perpetuation of
day held dear to the memory of every patriot, are
respectfully invited to participate. A program
me will be published next week.
Yorkville, Sept. "a, 1857.
na. The papers of the State are requested to
copy or notice editorially.
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mERE.NIENTION..

The Columbia papers announce the arrival IN
that city of Rev. T. A. MooD from his European
tour. ......."It is said that the Hon. NJ FILLMORE,
late President Of the United States, is about to
marry lady of Montreal. ...''""The South says
that Mrs. CoALrER, of Stafford Co., Virginia, who
died few days ago, by her will manumitted
ninety. one slaves the emancipation to take effect
on the 1st of January next. "''''"The new Char
lesion Artesian Well has reached the depth Of
913 feet; the bore is eight inches. ''''''"'Every
church that would prosper must show proper at
tention to strangers. 1t should be seen that they
are promptly and courteously provided with seats,
and made to feel that they have cordial welcome
there. 1.-THE united earnings Of the London
shoeblacks, for the last year amounted to G2,27O,
representing the polishing Of 544,SOo pair of
boots ......."The Americans of Massachusetts, have
nominated GARDNER for Governor, in opposition
to BANKS, the Republican candidate. ''''.''"The
Aboitionists of Kansas, in mass convention at
Grasshopper Falls, resolved to participate in the
October election for Delegate to Congress and
members of the Territorial Legislature. ''''.'.The
London Star states that the company will sustain,
in consequence of the accident to the Atlantic
Telegraph Cable, loss of S125, ,000 '''.."Thqre
are now over a hundred female practitioners regu-
larly educated physicians in the United States.
......."The Columbus Times says that one hundred
and fifty thousand dollars have been raised in the
State of Georgia, to aid Gen. WALKER in his de-
scent upon Nicaragua. '..'..".The expenses of the
London Daily News are e52O per week Those
of the Times much more ........Much electOneer-
ing is said, is already going on for the office of
Speaker of the House of Representatives, and
the other Offices of the House '.'.'""South of
Springfield, ILL.,, on the rail road, some of the
farmers, it is said are offering their corn at Is
cents per bushel in the field; others at SIS per
acre. The indications are unless the frost sets in
early, that the corn crop will be enormously large.
......"The Chester Standard states that the Chat.
lotte Rail Road Company have increased their
tariff Of freight and passenger fare. The passen-
ger fare between Chester and Columbia, is to be
So instead of s., and other things in proper
ton. .........News has just been sent from Lima
that Mr.. SULLIVAN, the British Minister, was as
sassinated by six Peruvians.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-09-24
COL. A. p, CALHOUN.

The Keowee Courier has nomination of Col. A.
P. CALHOUN, as the first Senator from this new
District Modest and unassuming by nature, Col.
C. has never sought political preferment, but on
the contrary has devoted his talent and energy to
the more congenial pursuit of Agriculture. AS
President of the State Agricultural Association
he has evinced commendable zeal in developing the
resources of the State and directing attention to
now in the full maturity of intellect, and his elec-
ton as Senator would be butt just tribute to EN-
inent worth, and though we can lay no claim to
the gift of prophecy, yet we venture to say that
his next stride would elevate him to the Governor
ship of the State.
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LITERARY NOTICES.

Mrs HALE's RECIPES FOR THE MILLION: C0ntdW-
ina opsr four thousand fire hundred recipes, fuct',
directions Ec., being q complete family guide and
Household directory.
This work is eminently practical and should
belong to every household, embracing as it does
instructions on the everyday affairs of life, do
mestic economy, womens duties generally, gar
dening, ,courtship, beauty, ladies work; every
thing in short, comprehended under the general
term House keeping. To newly married people it
is invaluable; to those who desire to marry it will
be found serviceable, and to all who appreciate
useful and ornamental knowledge i. will commend
itself. 1t is complete in one volume Of 300 pages,
neatly bound in cloth. Price one dollar and TWEEN
ty.five cents copy. Sent free of postage to any
one remitting the price to T. B. PETERSON, No.
BOG Chestnut st. Philadelphia, Pa.
THE LOST DAUGHTER and other stories Of the
Heart. By Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz.
This posthumous work Of an authoress, widely
and favorably known, has been issued by Mr.. Pc
rERsoN uniformly with Linda" "Courtship and
Marriage" " Banished son" &c., in beautiful
duodecimo volume The pure morality, the grace
and elegance of her style, and the truthfulness Of
her delneations have long commended her to the
fre-sde circle, as one novelist in whose compan-
ionship parents need not fear to turst their off,
spring. "The Lost Daughter" is published in
one large duodecimo volume, neatly bound in
cloth, for One dollar and twenty-five cents; or in
paper cover, in two volumes, for one dollar
Copies of either edition will be sent to any por-
tion of the United States free of postage, on re-
mitting the price by letter tot. B. PETERSON, No.
306 Chestnut st, Philadelphia, Pa.
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MADAME FEUGAS.

The 'fourishing school under the charge of this
distinguished danssuse closed on Monday night
last. A goodly number of spectators were pre-
sent to witness the progress Of the students. 1t
was generally conceded that Madame had been
completely successful in imparting the graceful
accomplishment which she processes to teach.-
The young ladies rendered the occasion more in
teresting and entertaining by Fancy Dances. One
of these, appropriately named "The Graces, .
seemed q realization of the Grecan ideal. Alto
gether the night was one of pleasance and gayety,
such as beauty, youth, politeness and innocent
merriment alone can make. Madame, we un-
derstand, returns to Charleston for the winter.
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'Stop my paper!" What right have you to call
it your paper until you have paid for it? You
have been q subscriber ever since we commenced
the publication of the ENQUIRER, and notwith-
standing you have paid, "nary red" on your SUBJ
scripton, you have the bold effrontery to call it
your paper! We had at least supposed it was
ours until it was paid for. We are at loss which
to admire most the cool impudence with which
you order US to stop your paper, or the more than
nggardly meanness, sublimated to infnitude in
the crucible of wicked and yilainous heart, in
stopping the paper without paying the price Of
the subscription. If we had anything on which
to hang hope, that we could make you an honest
man, we would "without money and without price"
continue our weekly visits, but three years e1pe-
rience proves that they have been sOeakLy indeed
in accomplishing such purpose. We must, there
fore, give you over to hardness Of heart and rep
robacy Of mind.
In parting with you, as it is natural for mean
ness to want sympathy, we mention the fact, that
We have few more, though very few, of "the
same sort" We have one request to make, or
rather some wholesome advice to impart should
your conscience at any time awakened, goad you
with its scorpion sting to sense of honesty, and
you seek to relieve its burden, give the small a.
mount you owe US, to some Missionary or Bible
Cause, and this one praise-worthy action, will
cover multitude of sins, and perhap, save others
the pain and anguish that is sure to overtake the
perpetrators of wrong and injustice.
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KINGS MOUNTAIN.

In another column will be found the announce
ment of the expected Military tete on the Annver-
sary of the Battle of Kings Mountain. In adii-
ton to the interesting spectacle of the efficiency
and complete discipline of the Cadets of the Kings
Mountain Military School, it will be seen that en-
other and rare attraction is offered to gather
host of spectators. WM. GILMORE SIMMs, the
historian, novelist and poet, will deliver an address
on the Anniversary. The reputation of the dis
tinguished orator will gather listeners from far
and near. Who would miss the opportunity of
seeing and hearing the pioneer of Southern Liter.
ature? Particulars will be given next week.
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South Carolina College.

The following resolutions, offered by Col W. c.
Preston, at the meeting Of the Board Of Trustees
of the South Carolina College, were not adopted.
as was published. They were received as infor-
nation, and referred to Committee Of Five, to
report to the Board in November next
Ertraet from the Minutes.
Col. W. C. Preston offered the following resolu-
tions, which were ordered to be published:
Resolved, That it is expedient to make essential
notifications in the educational system Of tho
South Carolina College.
Resolved, That the curriculum Of studies should
be expanded, so as to require many more Profes-
sors or schools.
Resolved, That the selection of the schools shall
be optional on the part of the applicants for Col
lege. .,
RESOLVED, That Committee Of Five be appointed
under the above resolutions, and that they report
to the Board in November next.
The following gentlemen constitute that com
mittee: Messrs W. G. Preston. c. G. Memminger'
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her affections, and throws its beams so enchant'
ingly over the future. And he, the manly groom,
proud of the responsibility resting upon him, fond
ly gazing on that brow of beauty and those
dowucast eyes like Genieviev's, pedging himself to
love and to cherish forever the fair being by his
side-such is the picture raised by this dainty
Ariel of the marriage festival. Achangeless love-
prosperous life and a quiet sunset be theirs
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ROBBERY.

The house of Mr.. DURHAM CURRENcE was en-
tered few nights ago and about six hundred dol
lars was stolen from drawer in which it was de-
posted. 1t was Georgia currency and in fifty
dollar bills. There is no clue to the wholesale
borrower. The deed was perpetrated while MIR.
CuRnENcE and lady were asleep, rs they slept
soundly, owing to their having been deprived for
several nights of their usual rest.
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DEATH OF COL. WIN. WRIGHT.

This prominent and influential citizen departed
this life on Tuesday the 22d. For some time Col.
WR1aHr's health had been precarious and his
friends had ceased to hope for permanent cure
In loosing him, Yorkvlle has lost useful CITIZEN
one who has done much to promote her prosperity
and develop her resources. The works he has LETT
behind will form his best eulogy. But the words
of panegyrc cannot reach him "nor fiattery soothe
the cold, dull ear of death" An Obituary notice
will be published next week.
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CpURT HOUSE,

Our friends from the country will be agreeabfy
surprised at the external improvements which they
witness on their next visit to town. The old
palings around the c. H., have been torn away
and cast iron railing, neat and substantial, sub
stituted. But the innovation ami improvementin
looks must not lead you to mistake the Temple Of
Discord for Temple of Peace, or you may discover
vour error too late.
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DEATH OF PROF. j. w. HUDSON.

DEATH OF PROF. j. W. HUDSON.
By private letter received in this place few
days SINCE we regret to learn the death Of the a.
bove gentleman, at Winnsboro' on Monday last.
Mr.. HUDSON, has been for many years, the Prin-
cipal of the Mount Zion Collegiate Institute, near
that town, and is we'll and fayorably known
throughout the State.
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THE GOLDEN WATCH.

Mr.. E. NJ. KIRKPATRICK, in the =" ADIcKEs Build
ing" can show you at his establishment, new
and beautiful assortment of jewelry. 1t was
carefully selected in New York, and those who e1-
anime for themselves, will attest the good taste
manifested in the purchase.
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BIBLE MEETING.

The proceedings of the Bible Meeting, held at
Bethel on Thursday last were received too late for
this ISSUE Persons will confer favor by hand
ing in all communications by Monday morning.
noco;hla
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the essay bcS"re the "Beach Island Club" publish
ed some timt ago in the ENouIRER.
neglected to state that the cane was passed
through tic mill but twice, save few stalks,
which received the third pressing in order to as
certain the quantity Of juice left after the second
pressing. The yield was at least ten per cent.
SOL. W. G..
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COOL.
Yours truly, SC.

.Messrs. Eaitors:-Stop my paper as it is incen'
venient to get it from the Post Office; besides il
does not come regularly.
Yourc tru1v Sc
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YoRKVILLE, S. c.
THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER "a, 1857

REMOVAL.
The Esou1RER Office has been removed to tht
new Building adjoining the old stand.
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Gb&Yotktill& enquirer

EDITED By
JOHN L. MILLER."..JosEPH n. BLACK.
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For the Yorkville Enquirer.

McCANTsv1LLE, s. c., Sept. 14th, 1867.