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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-07-02

the probable destiny of IN institution, with the
prosperity of;which Southern hopes and Southern
civilization are indissolnbly connected. We con-
Ifess 'that calm survey of our past and apparent
future can only lead togloomy anticipations Are
we thehto cheat ourselves and others with as
sumed smiles conceal the evil forebodings OF
the times :. ~ r.
It is not onr intentionhere to recount these Sin
lister omens. One, however, can be witnessed IN
our own State. tits the disposition and eager
ness manifested to e1alt to the highest Offices
men whose prOciyities are all National, whose
dsyotionto the South ia not above suspicion, and
whose antecedeuts have not been such ms to enti-
tie them either TO honor or confidence. But if we
are to adopt the policy of begging the most we
can get from the general government, it is perhaps
best to send such men as Representatives and sup
plants. But we much fear the guidance Of the
State once committed to them, that no issue will
ever appear of fsufioient importances to make them
give the alarm. At any.rate it con do no harm to
watch the important events transpiring in our
midst, and to draw practical lessons from their
teachings. r. r. -
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-07-02
HON. w. w. Royce.

We publish from the Times, letter from our
distinguished representative in reply to the fiat
tering nomination for the United States Senate
While Mr.. BoYcE modestlY declines the contest
for the vacant post and declares himself entirely
satisfied with his present position, he expresses the
opinion that it is the most important election for
the Senate ever had in this State. After advert
ing to the "desirableness of preserving the pres
tige of the State for intellect" he thinks the state
of the political world imperiously demands the
highest talent. He gives US the following preg-
nant sentence in speaking of ''the condition Of
public officers. Kansas slipping from our grasp,
WALKER decreeing freedom by infinite argument
of manifest destiny and very cold winds from the
mountains the Administration as voiceless as the
grave, the democratic party North, ju6ilant" The
italicising is ours and we would call attention to
the allusion to that life preserper of the sinking
South-the Democratic party. Mr.. BoYcE does
not say so but we are left to infer, that it would
not be advisable to select leader for the State
any man too closely affiliated with this mammoth
divider of spoils and honors. If not tainted with
the thirst for self.aggrandizement, it is only so
much stronger evidence of short-sighted states
manship, which would lean on q party notoriously
corrupt, for aid and support in vital'sontsst.-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-07-02
FOURTH OF JULY.

There are no preparations making in Yorkville
for the celebration of our National Anniversary.
In some places we see the Fourth of July is to be
dedicated to Mount Vernon. There is something
appropriate in linking together these consecrated
souvenirs of the past. The same patriotic feeling
that cherishes one, must venerate the other
However e1asperated the Southern people may
be- at the of political events, it should never
be attributed to want of foresight or patriotism
in our ancestors. They did their duty, and by
commemorating the achievements which reflect so
much glory on them, we will be the better prepar-
ed to meet our responsibilities. We shall be glad
to hear that the 4th has been properly celebrated
over the State, and likewise that Mount Vernon
has not been forgotten amid the general festivities
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-07-02
AN ORDINANCE,

We notice that the Council have passed an or
dinance, providing, among other things, for the
appointment of Committees to inspect the santa
ry condition of our town. Such regulations are
certainly well-timed. Our town is entirely free
from sickness of any thing like an epedemic char-
acter; but we know that several localities in a
condition for it and; unless they be cleansed will
certainly engender disease Of the most malignant
type. tits an old but'very true saying that san
ounce of prevention is worth pound of cure"
Our citizens will readily acknowledge the pro-
priety of this regulation; and we trust that those
who occupy lots will promptly put, them in order
for inspection, before the 18th instant.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-07-02
THE WHEAT CROP.

From all portions of the district come Hattering
accounts of the harvests. Every person appears
jubilsnt over the prospect Of cake in abundance.
We were shown yesterday morning, bunch Of
wheat from the farm of Mr.. ARTHR PARISH, near
ly six feet high, with heads heavy in proportion.
The s'feast of fat things" now in anticipation,
comes very opportunely, and will We hope, soon
put an end to the song, 'Hard Times comes-a-
knocking at the door," which bid fair to become as
national an air as Yankee Doodle. We talk of the
independence of the farmers life and seen through
the haze of poetry or triled in 'woodnotes Wild
it is beautiful existence but still we think far
mer's prize the privilege of grumbling as high as
any other class-not excepting editors, old maids
and victims of the tooth-ache. And certainly they
do grumble more unreasonably than any other
class The present abundant harvest, after their
Spring murmurs and complaints, is sufficient evil
dence of this.
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nIER.E.nIENTfoN.

.
7 On our outside will be found several original
contributions and poetry. '..'''.':We are
indebted to Mrs. SrRATToN for o sketch, which
will appear in our next. The requst of our
Ebenezer contributor will be complied with next
week "...Attention is directed to the advertise
ment of Mr.. A. RAssEY, Bookseller, of New York,
Here is chance. - -.
, Col. F. J. MOSES has been spoken of as can
ddate for the Senatorial vacancy. Hon. W.
J.. CoLcocK and Hon. W. J. GRAYsoN have beer
nominated to fill the Presidential Chair of s.: c.
College. ...:. Powers famous statue of the Greek
Slave was sold at auction in New York on Tues
day last for the sum, of $4,000. 1t was boughtby
the Cosmopolitan Art Association Of Cincinnati,
after some very spirited competition: There are
only two copies of this statue in the country-the
one mentioned above, and one in the possession OF
Mr.. CoRooRAN, the Banker Of Washington.
Gen. JouS E. Wool, of theUnited States Army,
is dangerously i'll at Troy, New York. .''"'''"The
citizens Of Edgefeld are taking measures to cele,
brate the Fourth of July with considerable pomp.
T. P. MAaRATH, Esq, will deliver an Grafton and
Mr.. EMMET SE1BLEs will read the Declaration. -
After the intellectual ceremonies, pic mic will
take place in the grove of the academy ..'.''"The
Lancaster Ledger says that Mr.. MITTaG, who, was
shot a few days ago BY Mr.. A. .CAsroN did not
die from his wound, as it was at first supposed he
would, and he is now considered out of"danger.
..."..On Saturday young lady Of St.-Louis
commenced suit in-the circuit court against her
OWN father for SANDER, laying the damage at ST.
mn
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-07-02

! ".
Let US have man who will faithfully 1pose.the
triokery Of factions, and prepare the South for
every emergency. Above oil, let US have sena-
tor who not afraid to divulge the corruption and
:selfshness of the triumphant Democracy-like all
successful factions, banded together by golden
chains, and no longer dominated by pure and pris-
time principles. Let us have q Senator who con-
siders that post Of honor higher than any one in
the gift Of the President. The time has passed
when Southern men may aspire to the Presidency
No Southern man oaneser reach it without a,base
compromise of principles and honor Let us the then
have Senator, who looks with an eye single to
serving this State and who, will not shrink in the
hour of fdanger-pot even on the 'sperilous edge of
battle"-from the responsibilities Of hispost.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-07-02

who waits for the coming of his Lords kingdom in
the whole earth. The book sets before its read
ers, the three great divisions of Western Africa:
J. Senegambia, with its two great rivers, the sene
gal and the Gambia 20. Northern Guinea, with its
various coasts, the Sierra Leone, the Grain, the
Ivory, the. Gold, and the Slave Coasts, and its
two military despotisms of Ashanti and Dehomi {;
3sSouthern Guinea, with its Pongo, Loango, Kon.
90, Angola, Benguela districts. We are introdu-
ced into the three great families Of Western Atri-
on which correspond to these three geographical
divisions, viz /. The three Mohammedan tribes
of Senegnmbia, tie Jllofs, the Mandingoes and
the Fulahs 2. The Ngritian family, getting their
name from the river Niger, which, runs through
the country from whence they are all supposed to
have come; and suhdivided into six or seven sepa-
rate tribes, in Kru and the Ashanti tribes being
the chief; g. The Ethiopian or rNilotic family, so
called because supposed to have descended from
the ancient nations Of the Nile, now spread over
the whole southern half of the continent, from the
Mountains of the Moon to the Cape of Good Hope,
and differing as much from the other two great
families as they differ from each other: The hab-
its and customs of these various tribes OF people
their social relations and conditions their agrcul-
ture and their trade; their superstltions, their
witchcraft, their demouolatry, and their capacity
of Improvement, are among the topics discussed
in simple and unpretending, yet clear and salts
factory manner We have one chapter on the natu-
raj history of Western Africa, and another full Of
highly interesting pathological comparison be-
tween the Madingo, Grebo, and Mpougwe dialects;
the two latter having been reduced to writing first
by the author. We have also chapter on Liberia,
one on Sierra Leone, another on the Slave Trade,
another on Christian Missions in Western Africa,
and concluding chapter on the necessity under
God of the whits mans agency in the conversion Of
Africa to Christianity" :, - l.E
This book can be procured at the different stores
in Yorkville-or from Rev. ]. MONROE ANDER-
son. ~ :.
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WESTERN AFRICA :,

Irs H1sroRY, CoNDiT1oN AND PROSPECTS, BY
Rev. j. LEIGHTON WILsoN.-Here is work by o
South Caroliniau-a native Of Sumter District =
on subject which at present is attracting consid-
erable attention-Africa,5 the Christian Missions
and the progress of Colonization. Mr.. WILSON
dwelt for eighteen years on the African coast, in
the selfabnegation of missionary life. His health
failing he has returned to this country, yet still
devotes his remaining energies to the cause OF
missions. Dr. ADGER in his able comment on this
work in the Presbyterian Quarterly -Reuiep, and
thus speaks of the author.
"He now occupies the position of Secretary to
the Foreign Missionary Board of the Presbyterian
Church in the United States. This is O position
which gives a still wider scope than his former
one. to all the talents of Mr.. Wilson. His clear,
strong judgment his comprehensive, vigorous in
telect his learning, his energy, his industry, his
perseverance, and his larger experience OF men
and of the yorld-of heather men and the heather
world-may here, even more than there, be con-
stantly in exercise. There he was, indeed, the
father of nation, and was forming their social,
intellectual, and religious character, after the new
and perfect model furnished in the gospel. Here,
he is the patron Of various nations. He has an i'm
portant share in directing the operation of Chris
tianity upon the whole heather world. In the
one true aspect of all things, their eternal aspect
his position is greater than any statesman's. 1t
calls for, and he brings to it, statesman's quail
ties of mind. We repeat it, here is Carolinian
in New York, of whom We are not ashamed. He
sheds glory on his countryas we'll as his name and
lineage; yet he has been only Christian mission
ary! his book is only an account OF. christian
mission to the degraded negroes of Africa and he
is now only directing Christian missions to various
heather or unevangelized nations
The production of such man must possess Pc
culiar interest in this age of fanatcism. The hon
est exhibit of Africans at home-the statement of
q man we can rely on--will attract the attention
Of all who wish to form profound or philosophic
views on the subject of slaveryAits past, present
and future. We extract from DR.. ADoEhs' article
an outline ofthe work.
.There is something here for the naturalist the
geographer, the historian, the ethnolSglst, the
phiiolorist as well as something TOR the chrisuan
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-07-02
THE SCHOOLS,

By reference to our new advertisements, it vii
be seen that the Examination and Commencement
of the Limestone Springs Female High School
will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday tht
18th and 18th of July. Addresses by Dr. BACH
MAN and DR.. REYNOLDS. >
J. Mrs. ]. V. PowELL's Boarding and Day School
will be resumed on the Goth instant. This de-
servedly, stands high as preparatory school, and
from the advertisement, it will be seen that it i:
cheap and economical. - .--.
The Preparatory Military School, will commenct
the second session on the 18th of July.
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For the Yorkville Enquirer. g
TEMPERANCE CELEBRATION. -
9 p. YoRRyILLl. july /, 1857,


-: YoRKvILLI, July l, 1857. ,
The several Divisions of the Sons Of Temper
ance in York District having determined to Assem-
Bile at Yorkville on Thursday, the 2Sd Of this
month, to unite, together with their Lady .Visi-
tors, in public professionals have several pub
lie addresses, and to provide public Mic, it
has become the pleasing duty. Of the undersigned
to respectfully solicit the attendance, on the oc-
casion of: the Grand Division of the Sons of Tenn
perance of South Carolina---of all neighboring
Subordinate Divisions, both of North and South
Carolina-of all Sons of Temperance-o all 9TH
er organizations of Temperance, and individual
members Of such organizations-of all Ministers
of the Gospel, Elders, Deacons, Stewards and
other Church oficers-of the Principals and Pu-
pills of the Kings Mountain Military school-of
the Ladies of the District in particular-and Of
the Public in general. -.
"Come one-come alr'--our hearts shall fly
On eagle's wings and welcome cry. .%
W. G. BEATTY, -
JAMES JEFFERYS, so"'s'''es ~ I
A. H. LESTER, s,ns.,.;ss:.. s,ns .
= P. B. DARWIN. t"0s'aa0H' - =
Hg Papers friendly to the cause are respectful
lyrequested to copy. E
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wILsoN,s SPRINGS.

This celebrated watering place has, we learn,
been sold to companyi in this State for the round
sum of S1OO,0OO! The conditions of the pur'
chase only need ratification from the company, te
make it bona .fde contract. We hope that moth
ing will occur to prevent the trade these Springs
are beyond doubt the best mineral waters in North
or South Carolina, and not inferior to the greas
Virginia Springs. Once opened to the public, and
they will soon become, the resort Of Fashion,
Beauty and Wealth. =.
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? Death of; the g Hon. Isngdona' cheves.

Death OF The Hon. :Lsngdon cheyes. z
= Tie South Caroliatan, announces the death of
this distinguished statesman, on the 2s.h ultmo.
We give from that paper the following. akstctof
his iife.e ~ =. :. .z..,ttf = 2, = 3,
/ "This eminent and highly respected citizen
breathed his last yesterday;lat his residence IN
this city. Mr., Cheyes was born on 17th Septem-
her, 1776, ;Abbeyille District and was therefore
in his eighty frstyear.. 6 ,.'se
A. mn carly age, with his father, he removed to.
Charleston. whore by his talents md energy he
soon rose to enlintncesas alawyer, and was sent
to Congress. Daring the war Of lsl 2, he VAS one
Of an illnsttious trio. from South Carolina Cal.
houn, Lowudes and Cheves. nv ~ Il 9 9 q
He was stern, infexible and honest distin-
guished f1r strong and manly eloqusnce. After
the surrender Hull md the Disastrous defeats
in the North ;. .t--when the news had over
whelmed Congress with CONSERVATION. and when
GrosEenor. OF New York, CASTOR, Of North Caro-
lima, and Webster, of Massachusetts,, andBuch like
men, who were leaders Of Federal party had
by their eloquence aud sarcasm thrown tbs Re.
publican party into confusion and nddiscouragement,
'Langdon Cheves rose after . o'clock atnight and
delivered one of hezmost eloane tapd powerful
speeches ever made in any assembly; be rolled
back the tdeof iuSecige and indig ignant denuncia-
ton, and stood forth master spirit dsfyipg dis
aster-aad imbued with the very genius sof patri-
otism, called the country TO rally the rescue.
ThelRepabiieau party ,was excited to madness,
and adjourned, that stormy and gloomy night
with higher resolves and nobier feelings Of deso.
ton to their common country than were felt Be-
fore. It was one of the great speeches; IL; not the
geatest, of the war. In debate he Mas alnsyS
considered equal TO any man in Cong gresss nn-thei
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-07-02
From WashinRto,,. ,

-: WASHINGTON, june %.
Governor Cumming takes his family with him
to Utah, intending to make that territory his per
mansnt home. sSS . -, = ...2s.Ess
Col. Jack Hayes, of Texas celebrity now Sur
veyor General sIforria, ,Ni1 probably be trans-
ferred to Utah, in o similar capacity. Brigham
Young has never recognised the United States
Surveyors, but claims possessionof all the soil Of
Utah, Not one inhabitsnt holdslands derived by
government title, hence even Salt Lake City itsef
is open to pre-emptions This Is onss Of the per-
plexites which the Federal Courts In the territory
will have to deal with, together with the eetab-
iished titles to lands. It is axpected that troops
and moro civil officers will lesSe for Utah In the
middle of July next or the LIST efAugust. Mr..
lizard returns as Governor of Nebrasks.
The British consulate at New York is avery
important post, but It has been allowed to remain
vacant since the dismissal of Mr.. Barclay,,who
had filed it in manner. very acceptable to those
who had official business with him. Wa learn
that aftera years delay, a:successor has heen APP
pointed, in, the person of Mr.sF Francis Lousads,
at present resident of Cuba, where he has held
the Office of arbitrator of the Mexico commission.
It was wished by the British residents of New
Yorkthat; Mr.. Barclay should return.to bis post
there. but it was believed that some objection
would have been made to itsby the present Exec
utiye. But it may be doubted whether Mr..
Buchanan gayesany opinion upon that subject.
y, The .GoSernorship Of Nebraska is vacant, for
Gov. lizard was superseded by the appointment Of
Col. Richardson, whohas declined the Office. Mr..
Chapman, the.able delegate from the Territory in
the late Congress-, has been named for the post,
but there are several: other prominent applicants
for II, including Gov. o. Clark, Of New York.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-07-02

The third Quarterly Meeting, for the YorkVille
Station, will commence on Thursday evening, the
9th July. The. Rev. E. H. MYERS from Charles
ton, and several other Ministers from o distance
are expected to be in attendance.
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OUR EXCHANGES.

The E. C. RECORDER for June is now before US
and presents neat appearance. "W1II1E,.' we
see, has been trying his hand on the Sonnet We
extract a couple us sample of his skill in this
difficult field -.-- =, 80
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RH 20 R 3M&sA BNQU3RBR.

can; remain. The Russians are laboring with ae-
tivity at,clearing out the port and raising the:
ships: The fortresses Of the sonth side are it is
said in his.letter, completely repaired. - /.
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ou.RIEsToN coRREsPoNDENcE.

The letter of our Charleston Correspondent, ow-
ing to mail-failure, did not reach US In time tor
last weeks paper. As it is interesting, we pub
lish it on the outside of this issue. AS yet, we
have received none for the present week.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-07-02
: 'rE,rPERANCE ADDRESS.

: We are requested to state that by invitation OF
Centre Diuision, the Rev. E. E. BoycE will address
the Division and the public, at Centre Church, on
Saturday, the 11th of this month, at 2o'clock, p:
NJ, on the subject of temperance.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-07-02
yoRKyILLE f. e. COMPANY.

At the Annual meeting of the Yorkville Fire
Engine Company, held on Saturday evening last
the following persons were elected officers for the
ensuing years: - 80
Cdptain.-THoMAs S. JEFFERYs.
Dirsetors-J. R. WEIKERT, D. c. WILLIAMS,
W. M. WALKER and NJ. JOHNSON.
Secretary and Treasursr.-J. C. CHAMBERS.
Enoineer-J., EDWARD JEFFERYs. -
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-07-02

! EXECUTION on IA. PnIea.-We learn through
q gentleman who left Unionyille on Saturday lust,
that on thetday previous James A. Price, who WAS
convicted ofthe murder Of Joseph Hughes, Sen,
satisfied thelaw by submitting to its penalties
He vas hung on Friday last in accordance with
the sentence Of the court-Dolam6a Times 8oh
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oAKsLEY soNNETs.

The, life Of life, the heart of heart, the soul
OF soul, is love. OH blessed "0aksley Farm"
Where every flower and leaf wears its own charm,
And sunny faces DER the spirit.roll -
The tide of song, sweet as the "murmuring sea,
Breathes in the zephyrs bosom unto thee !;
My spirits eye. turns its rspt gaze tonight;
And see FIVE fair forms move n.the ring
OF beyied angels, whom my stars did bring,
When they dropt gloriously their silver light
Upon my path. Sweet Cora, Mary, Lissa,
Laura, and thou bright one among the rest, {:
Too pure to name but with one word-soul-sister :
My life, and heart, and soul, ye have blest
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The old Fort frowns from out its spring gree,

: The Old Fort frowns from out its spring green
bowers " = =.
The tell tale of our Hero.age-and there ..
We spent an hour in running everywhere, ..
To gather cedars and young-opening Howers,-,
That Of eternal, these the types of love-, -
Young opening, in the soul; or from above,
Dropt from the wing of Zephyr, In our glee
We then went home to thee, blest ''0aksley Farm!'
And thou, brave Greenei who battledst with the
! F., = storm,
Whose lightnings smote our Heroes few, but FREE,
Vast honored then with garlands. God-like love
Won thee to beard fierce Danger in his den. (
So we crowned one whose soul is from above,
A queen, to honor thee, beloved Of men.
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EG@}Y)gprk6ille Gnq1li,e.i:rl:: Il: !:
EDITED, BY. I
sAM'L w. MELToN....JoH OHM L. MILLER.
= - JOSEPH H. BLACK, - >
YoRKVILLE, S. c.. X.
/, METHODIST CHURCH.

THURSDAY MORNING, JULY ., 1857.