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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05

were destroyed by frelast week. Loss complete.
.......'.Mr. Buchanan is in. Washington making
all things ready.........Our Columbia exchanges
announce the death of Ar. J.. s. Boatwright, on
estmablc citizen of that place.. The che'ter
Standard says:-The new Council Of Chester have
held meeting and resolved to put up Retail Ii
censes to not less than $1,000 each. The Hog
law is to be rigidly executed J. l.. Carroll has
been elected Marshal of the Town. Overseer OF the
Streets and Clerk of Council. ''''....The Concord
Gazette publishes the death of DR.. Charles w.
Harris, formerly of Cabarrus, bnt lately Of New
ton, Catawba County He WINS found few miles
above Concord, on the morning of the 2oth' fro
zen to death. cit appears from the evidence elci-
ted before the Coroners jury. that he had left the
house of Mr. James Irwin, the night before, at q
late hour, to 60 to Mr.. Bradfords, and lis suppo-
sod that the way thither he either left his horse
or was thrown, and endeavored to find the way
across the field on foot where he fell into branch
and got thoroughly wet,-from the effects Of which
he became almost instantly rs he was found
but short distance from the branch"
The first volume of Rev. DR.. Hawks History of
North Carolina is nearly ready for publication
1t is m octave Of 254 pages. The volume is COM
pee in ITSELF furnishing the most full account that
existing materials at this day afford OF the first
attempts Mt Colonization in North Carolina: The
period embraced extends from the year 1884 to
1891, and includes the five voyages made under
the charter to Sir Walter Raleigh. Profess
sors Emmons, in his recent report to the Leglsla-
ture Of North Carolina, mentions the discovery, in
the sedmcntary rocks of Montgomery County,
N c., of fossils ofan age anterior to any previous
discoveries of traces of animal lfe Professor
Emmons contends, therefore, that so far as inves-
was the scene of the first manifestation of that
great principle, Life. '...A singular fact is re-
lated in connection with the late suicide Of Hugh
Miller, the Geologist, in England. The pistol
used by Miller was taken by friend to the gun
smith in order to ascertain how many shots were
fred and how many charges remained in the cham
Der. The foreman Of the shop, Mr.. Thomas Les
lie, while looking into the chamber and turn
ing it round, accidentally let the hammer fall,
when charge exploded, and ndpenetratng his head
by the right eye killed him instantly. '''.'''.The
London Times of late date remarks rs follows:
The time honored phrase of poor old Ireland
may be considered as representing something
which has ceased to exist. On this 1st January,
at the commencement of a new year, we may ven-
ture to predict that rich young Ireland will soon
become the more appropriate denomination. On
oil sides we hear Of increasing agriculture, de-
creasing poor-rates, cessation of political agta-
ton, good feeling between landlord an tenant and
other unmistakeable evidences of rising prosperi-
tY.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05
minished. Breadstuffs had declined but ON the
other hand, money was higher. ~

minished. Breadstufs had declined; but, on the
other hand, money was higher. = ~
; These arrivals confirm our previous accounts Of
the settlement of the Swiss question, and the ad-
journment of the Conference at Paris. Prussia
acknowledges the independence Of Neufchatel, and
Switzerland releases the prisoners she had taken
Russia had met with disastrous defeat in bat
tie with the Circassians, under Ibrahim Pacha.-
Hostilities in China, by the American and English
fleets, were continued. The subjoned paragraphs
are condensed from the details by the Persia:-
"The Swiss difficulty is virtually settled, by
the nterposition of France, supported by England.
The Emperor Napolean undertakes that Prussia
shall renounce MI claims upon Neufchatel, in re-
turn for the release Of the prisoners. Further,
France undertakes to prevent my aggression by
Prussia upon Switzerland. Switzerland approves
these terms and the Federal Assemblyis sum
moned to ratify them.
The Conference of Paris closed on the 9th inst,
having signed protocol, which is expected to
terminate all the difficulties, in fuflmcnt Of the
treaty Of peace of March last Russia cedes
Bolgrad and Tabak to Moldavia and receives the
town of Komrat, on the right bank of the river
Yalpak, with n territory of 800 square versts.-
The Isle of Serpents is decided rs belonging to
the mouths of the Danube, and goes with them.
The new boundaries shall be i1ed and the Aus
tian troops and British feet shall have evacuated
the Turkish territory by the 30th Of March next.
Immediately thereafter, the Conference will re-
assemble at Paris to ratify these proceedings.
At q meeting of the Newcastle Investigation
Committee" Mr. Crawshay presiding it has been
unanimously resolved: -' ....-.
"That Admiral Seymour, in assuming the roy
al prerogatve of making war upon China, having
been guilty of contempt agninst that prerogative;
that petition be addressed to the Queen, pray
ing her to order Admiral Seymours immediate
recall and trial for this offence; that Admiral Sey-
mour has unnecessarily and unlawfully destroyed
innocent life that we therefore resolve to pro.
ceed against Admiral Seymour for murder at the
Central Criminal Court"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05
.xoTt1ER GOOD MAN GONE.

We publish in the appropriate column a brief
but expressive tribute to the character of vener
able and much esteemed citizen of our district,
Mr.. JAMES Moore, Senr., who died at his home
on Sunday last. aged - years. His death is a
public loss especially so to the Bethesda people,
for whom he filed during long period the pleas
ing offices of a patriarch in the church, and
worthy example in all the relations of society,"
The father of large and estimable family, aud
the ruling guide of respectable and intelligent
neighborhood, his influence for good can only be
fully appreciated when the secrets of the heart
are made known and the good mans reward is
given him. OF truth, he sleeps well.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05
SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER.

The January number Of this capital Southern
publication is on our table. with the following at
tractive table of contents -
The Virginia Navy Of the Revolution; Buried ;
The Edinburg Review on the Political Crisis in
the e. s., October, 1856; Obituary. poem; Lii
lias, Novel; The Winter Time The Power Of the
Grand and Simrie in Worship to excite the 1mag-
ination; New Years Morning; Joseph Stevens
Buckminster; Bachelors Reverie; Beauties Of the
Grecian Drama; A New Years Day Adventure !;
The Penman's Rhyme; Editors Table Notices of
New Works.
Published by McFarlane, Ferguson & Co.,
Richmond Va.-Price SO.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05
OH Z

Last week, at about the usual time according to
the calendar, our neighbor (the Chester Standard
man) pitched himself at us savagely. He had
borne it until Nature got in him. Then, rolling
back s.the bllowy tide of time he unfolded all the
musty records of the past, and flung the whole
concern at US with long, universal, unanimous,
protracted, and unprecedented yell of pent-up-
agony-n heart-rending outburst of injured inno-
cence and prosecuted humanity such as, like q
prophetic sound is sometimes $50 full of woe ~
We were astonished very considerably astound-
ed lit came upon us as comes q thunder-bolt from
clear sky. We searched for the extraordinary
cause of such an unusual phenomenon, and found
it not until, slyly and modestly peering from a
quiet corner, the following morsels, mixed up
together, met our admring eye. We saw the
point forthwith but we cannot yet understand
why the man should quarrel with the ENQUIRER
about it.
ave have not been able to get much room for
anything new this week. The fact is n cry-sis,
weighing nine pounds, has arrived at our house,
since our last issue, and We have thereby been put
out OF sorts. Our lucas are ulluleu anu VapOrlSn,
and we fear to give vent to them in public way.
By next week we hope to be able to get oil things
in order again, when the reader may expect to
hear from US more ut length. But we are digres-
sing-Two estray horses Tor mare and a horse)
were advertised last week and mule the week
before. All have been found and recovered by
the proper owners. This illustrates the benefits
of advertising"
How natural and refreshing, that intcrmingling
of babies and the PRACTICAL We submit to the
fraternity that such a commentary upon the "Mar-
riage Question" estrays &c., should be esteemed
q complete elucidation of the subject. And we
submit to the general opinion of mankind" that
an individual, who went into the Fair after ready
made infants at such rate-ranging from dime
to S2.5O-should not become so utterly ssdiluted
and yaporish" when he obtains bona fde nine
FOUNDER, for nothing One should keep good
humor when good humor ought to be kept; there's
nothing like doing the right thing in the right
place. And there is really nothing to get mad at
neighbor Hold your temper!
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05
FROM EUROPE.

Since our last, the Arago and the arabia have
arrived from Europe-the former reporting de-
cline of one-eighth to quarter and the latter,
decline of an eighth. This unsettling of the mar
ket has doubtless resulted in some measure from
the disturbed condition of English foreign affairs;
but it can perhaps be more properly attributed to
the large receipts on this side Of the Atlantic,
which have been at least equal to those Of last
year. We know, however, that the crop is short /;
and we can therefore be assured that, during the
season, the present rates cannot be materially di-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05
For the Yorkville Enquirer.
SONS OF TEMPERANCE.

At recent meeting of Rock Hill Division, No
81. the following persons were duly installed as
officers, for the present quarter -
]. A. ALSTON, W p.
J. MILLS, w. 4.
]. MAY, r. s.
G.. W. BROACH, 4. r. S. "
Fl. F. BROACH, F. S. 81.
S. s. ELAN, r.
J. A. FERGUSON, c.
H. SIMPSON, A. C.
J. B. STEELE, L. S.
J. F. BLACK, O. S.
H. W. CAMPBELL, p. w. p.
Rev. j. G. RICHARDS, Chaplain. .,
Me.srs Editors Let it be known that this Di-
vision is in a highly Hourishing and prosperous
condition, containing near one hundred members,
and embracing some Of our best and most inauen,
tial citizens. J. NJ, r. S.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05
ELECTION OF COUNCIL.

The election for Town Council will be held on
Monday next. After having frequently given
place to reflections bearing upon the important
issue involved in this election, we presume that
further argument is unnecessary Our citizens,
we are sure, have been fully aroused to their du-
ty; and if it be not fully performed, they alone
must bear the forfeit. Let general vote testify
the sentiment Of the town, unequivocsly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05

his behalf Subscriptions for aid have been
swelled to large amount, and recruits with
ammunition and supplies have gone out to
him in every steamer. That, with all these
helps, he should so suddenly have been over
come by the forces of the enemy, is not a
little strange; and later and fuller intelll-
eence should be awaited before the success
of his efforts is despaired Of
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05
The CEREMONIES

THE CEREMONIES At an early hour to-day it
became apparent that Notwithstanding the state
of the weather, the ceremonies to be performed
at the Capitol over the remains of the late Preston
s. Brooks we're to be attended by an immense
throng of citizens and strangers of all degrees
and positions in society. Long before the two
Houses met, the galleries, rotunda and avenues
leading to the two chambers Of Congress were al
most blocked up by the living mass thus attracted
into the Capitol building.
p The delivery of the eulogy pronounced by Mr..
Toombs in the Senate chamber was cut short by
the state of his feelings which so overcame him
as that he took his scat in the middle Of the dis
course he designed speaking.
The eulogies delivered in the House were able
and eloquent efforts indeed. An allusion to the
affair in the Senate chamber between the deceased
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05
The Troubles: in 5chla.. 8.

~ q
We published yesterday q brief extract from,
Admiral Seymour's report to the British Govern
ment, of the difficulties between himself and the
Chinese authorities at Canton. The following ar
ticle from the New York Times corrects the runor
that the United States had become involved by the
action of the ship Portsmouth, In bombarding one
of the forts at Canton.
Letters from our special correspondent at Csn-
ton have put US in possession Of much more ample
details concerning the recent bombardmept OF that
city by the British feet, than are to be found in
any Of the London journals. The Times is theon-
ly London paper which has any Correspondence
from China upon this subject and its latest dates
are from Hong Kong, November Ii, while our let
ters are from Canton to the same dates. In regard
to the action of the American force upon that sta
tion, they correct important errors in the first &C.
counts received by telegraph. In those accounts
it was stated that the United States frgate Ports
mouth had fired upon and taken one.of the forts
that defend Canton, and thisaction was supposed
to be in punishment of the Chinese for the murder
Of Mr.. Cunningham. Our correspondent, howev.j
er, writes that the murderer of Mr.. Cunningham.
has been discovered and was to be Immediately
executed, and that all differences growing out Of
this subject had been amicably adjusted. The A..
merfean ships war had aided in protecting the
persons and property Of American citizens and
the Portsmouth had once returned FIRE that was
directed against her, whether by design or aeci-'
dent does not appear, from the Chinese fort With
this exception she has taken no part in the affair,
though it is alledged that number Of Americans
did not join the British force in storming the place,
and played conspicuous part in the assault
This was strongly protested against by the;resi.
den: Americans as an unjustifable violation Of our
neutrality. 4e. y $....s 22s, = 3 -
The causes of the British attack are clearly sta
ted in the accounts by this mail It seems that the
Chinese authorities seized twelve Chinese orimi-i
mails on board q British vessel called the Arrow
that when called: onto return them, they sent,
them back, but without any apology or explana-
ftion. The treaty of 1912 expressly provides that
suspected criminals shall not be seized from Brit
ish vessels, but, demanded from the nearest Con:
sui But the Chinese in reply to the remonstrsnces
and demands Of the British Consul, deniedtthat
the Arrow was a British vessel affirming that she
was built by Chinese, and that her Captain false
ly pretended that she.was registered as British
vessel, onyt to eysde the. British Consul that the
seizure was made while the British fag was fy-
ing. This the: Chinese peremptorily denied, de-
clsring that no Gag was exhibited at the time.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05
OURSELVES,

In the editorial conduct of the ENQUIRER, the
Local Department has been assigned exclusively to
Mr.. MILLER. Those, therefore, who have business
connected with that department-communicatio
advertisements, notices, &C., will call at the Com
missioner's Office. The books are in the keeping
Of Mr.. GRlsr, at the Priting Office.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05
MIR. DAVIES iLAND.

The absence of his auctioneer prevented the
sale of land, Monday last, rs advertised by MT.
Davies. 1t willbe offered on next sale day and,
meantime, those who desire to purchase really
valuable tract, conveniently situated, should e1-
anime the premises. A more marketable parcel
has not been on the block for twelve month.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05
SALE OF STOCK.

On Monday last, two shares of Kings Mountain
Railroad stock were bid off, at public sale, $40,
each. This is a considerable advance, and beto-
kens a confidence in the prospects and permanent
success of our little road which is encouraging
Clear of debt, and working steadily, we see no
reason why the road may not presently command
n premium 1t looks like it.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05
MIR. PAUL II. HAYNE.

The Edgefeld advertiser, of last week, publish
ed the subjoined note from the clever young Lee
turer who recently made himself so well and ia
vorably known to our people. We are glad to hear
from him and we trust that the pleasant weather
has enabled him to "thaw out" and enter again
upon his encouraging progress:-
. CHARLOTTE, IN. c. Jan. 1h7, 1857.
My Dear Sir II expect to be in Edgefeld du-
ring the present month. (the exact time I shall
shortly be able to specify, in order to fulfil my
gagemcnt before your Literary Lyceum.
have been lecturirng in Chester and Yorkville,
and shall lecture here on Monday evening next,
1.-THE 10Th inst My success so far has been en-
couraging. The People every where seem pleas
ed with the idea of having a good Periodical work
started Mt the South. They begin to feel that it
is neceseary My reception at YorkrHe was espe-
cially cordial. 1t is spirited town-full of lib
eral and able men,
look forward to my Edgefeld visit with great
pleasure. Apart from the object which have in
view, it will afford me satisfaction to renew the
many friendships formed in your neighborhood
years ago.
On Tuesday shall leave Charlotte for Columbia,
thence to Greenville-you will hear from me there.
Very truly and Respectfully,
P. H. HAYNE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05
TAXES.

: Col. Sturgis announces in our advertising COL
umns his appointments as Tax Collector. Read
them, and set your house in order for his recep-
finn
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YORKViLLE, S. c..
THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY S, 1857.
COURT CALENDAR.
ENoUIRER--CLUB TERMS.

copy year, in dvance.................S2 w
10 copies l year, in advance. 10 O0
copy of the ENQUIRER, and copy of
either Cooley or Graham, one year, in
advance. ............................ 90
Rsgn Persons making up clubs of ten subscri-
bers, are at liberty to add Us many more names at
the same rate as they desire. The money to ac-
company the list in every instance.
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Funer.l of nr. Hrook1,:

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-The funeral Of Mr. p.
S: Brooks of South Carolina, took place DAY
and was attended by large concourse 6f smems
bers of both houses Of Congress, the President,
heads of Departments, sc. The procession Nas
very imposing. The remains Of the deeeased MEM
Der were deposited in the Congressional Csmetfyss
At one o'clock, the. Committee of Arrangements
pail bearers and mourners, attended at Brown,s
Hotel, and the corpse. removed, in charge of the.
Committee of arrangements, attended by The: Scar
geant.at-arms of the House, to the Hall Of yhs
House of Representatives, where divine services
was performed. =. g - 4
The funeral then moved from the Hall Of no:
House to the Congressional Cemetry, IN the fol-
lowing order: - GO -. -
The Chaplains Of both Houses of Congress: 81
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05

and Senator Summer, embraced in the remarks Of
Mr. Savage. however, gave rise to manifestation
Of much excitement, and to nolittle conversation,
on the part of many Of the members in all parts
Of the chamber during the recess. It bids fair to
we apprehend.- Washington Star, 28h.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05
House OF Reprss,entntlveus..


House OF Representatives..
Rev. Daniel Waldo, chaplain to the House, of
fered an appropriate prayer, when the Journal of
yesterday was read.
Mr.. keitt, of South Carolina, then rose and ad-
dressed the House as follows: ..s-
Mr. Speaker. it is my mournful duty to official
ly announce to the House the death Of the Hon.
Preston S. Brooks, one of its members from the
State of South Carolina. -.
Mr.. Brooks died ut his residence, in this city,
on Tuesday evening, the 9th instant, at o'clock
His disease was acute Inflammation of the throat;
and so swiftly fatal was it, that not even his med
ical advisers believed him to be in danger, until
within the brefest possible period before his de-
cease. Science ayailed not; skill availed not !;
delicate, assiduous attentions ayailed not Yon-
der vacant seat, badges of mourning, and sorrow-
ing friends, attest that he is gone from among u.s.
Mr.. Brooks was born in Edgefeld district, South
Carolina, in August, 1919. His father was Whit
field Brooks, son of z. 8. Brooks, who had gone
honors, of our Revolutionary struggle. His moth
er was Miss Mary P. Carroll
He was educated at the South Carolina College,
which he left in 1885, receiving Of its distinc-
tons. In May, 1843 he was admitted to its bar,
and in November, 1874 was elected to the Gener-
al Assembly Of the State. In 1886, when troops
we're called for by the Federal Government to re-
pei the invasion of Mexico upon our soil, his ma
tive district (Edgefeld) furnished company to
the Palmetto regiment, of which he ives unsni-
mousyl elected captain, and was mustered into
the service in December of that year. He shared
the earlier and later events Of the campaign be-
tween Vera Cruz and the city of Mexico, having
in the mean time been recalled home by severe
and exhausting attack Of illness. g
After the close of the war he Withdrew from the
bar, and devoted himself diligently to the pur-
suits of agriculture. AS planter he was eminent
ly successful. While engaged on his plantation,
Mr. Burt, the then Representative Of the .Ninety-
Six district" voluntarily retired from the trust,
and Mr.. Brooks was elected his successor in Feb
ruary, 1858.
He came here the Representative Of q proud
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ISLAND
PERIODICAL, STATIONERY,
VARIETY STORE,


Near the corner of SeUe'sh Sc. and Margta',d az.
THNHE citizens of the Seventh Ward and the public
- generally are respectfully informed that COM
plete assortment of the leading Monthly and Weekly
Papers, Writing Paper, Letter Paper, Envelopes,
Steel Pens, Pen Holders and Pencils, together with
School and Miscellaneous Books are kept for sale at
the above store also variety of fancy articles, such
as Toilet Soaps, Perfumery, Combs Ladies' Hoops,
Gloves, Pins, Needles, Buttons Spool Cotton, Pen
knives, Scissors, Looking Glasses, Porte Monaies,
Children's Toys, Cigars and Tobacco Of the best
quality, &C. &c. which are offered at the usual city
prices for cash. HGa ~ .-a.. s..s
Among the Periodicals are-Harper's Magazine,
Putnams Monthly, Frank Lcse's Family Magazine,
Godey's Lady's Book Yankee Notions, Grahams Ma
gazine, New York Ledger, New York Mercury, Bos-
ton Pilot Saturday Evening Post, Waverly Magazine,
Harpers' Weekly, Irish News, and Freeman's jour
nal also, the daily morning and evening papers OF
Washington all Of which will be regularly on hand
as early as elsewhere in the city. Persons desiring
it can have their papers delivered promptly at their
residences or places of business they may direct
liberal share of patronage from the public is
respectfully solicited ...UE ...
n. B.-The subscriber continues to attend TO
Bounty Land Pension, and other Claims against the
Government. Deeds of Trust, Bills of Sale, Releases
and other writing, done in legal and satisfactory
style. His office is in immediate connexon with the
above store where all calls for such business will be
promptly attended to- es,ss .,..,..., ...... b. q.
| -s. JOHN 4. BAKER,
o3 II 81. .......,. General Agent.