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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-08
FIRST PREsBYTERY.

We epitomza the proceedings of the first Pres.
bytery of the Associate Reformed Church as re.
ported in the Telescope. Rev. C. B. Belts WAS
chosen Moderator. DR.. BoYcE from the commit
tee to furnish suitable testimony against dancing
submitted the following objections: 81. It has q
dissipatiug effect upon the mind and disqu,lfes
it for sober thought or religious duties" 2. We
testify against promscuous dancing because it
leads to excess. 4 y
3. We testify against it, because it brings its vo-
taries into communicating associations" These
sentiments we're adopted by the Presbytery. Rev.
J. NJ. WALKER asked for and obtained his dismis-
sal, together with certificate to join the Presby-
terians. TWAS resolved that congregations should
defray the travelling expenses incurred by their
ministry while attending Indcatores and especial
ally Synodical meetings.
The stringent resolutions submitted by Rev. 8.
c. MILLEN, in regard to distilleries and retailing
wagons were discussed. receiving the commenda-
tons of members, but the final vote on them was
deferred till the fall meeting Of Presbytery 1853
Instead of Mr.. MrLLES's resolutions, the follow
ing submitted by Mr.. BRIcE was adopted:
"Resolved, That the pastor of every church in
the bounds of which such manufactures exists
publicly and privately wnrn distillers to 'esist
from their unholy work, or be prepared to abide
the censures Of the church"
A member Of the Trza congregation was sus-
pended from the church for marrying the sister
Of his deceased wife, and required to appear at
the bar of Presbytery and show cause for his de-
linquency. J. c. BOYD was licensed to preach the
Gospel, and 8 sabbaihs at Sardis and 3 at Knob
Greek assigned him. ]. H. MYERS and J. H. SIAP-
SON were received as students of theology. Ro-
BERT LATHAM and MONROE OATES, absent stu
dents. The Sd Wednesday in November was ap-
pointed to be observed as day Of fasting. Winns-
boro was chosen as the place of next meeting.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-08

for the Presidency in 1860" .".'..'.".The sums col
lected in New York in aid of the sufferers by tht
wrecked steamer Central America amounted
Tuesday, to S16,7O2.
The Charleston Courier is authorised to state
that at conference held on Wednesday afternoon
Of last week, by the Presidents of the Banks Of
that city, the resolution to continue specie pay,
ments was unanimous. '''""The Chester Stan.
dard says that DONALD McDoSALD Assistont En-.
gineer, son of Mrs. MCDONALD of Chester, is one
of those who reported to have been lost at tn
sinking of the steamer Central 4msrica. ..'.....'
Several priests have been excommunicated by the
Bishop Of Augsburg, in Bavaria, for holding that
salvation may be found within the pale of other
churches than TINT of Rome.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-08
The South Carolina College.

We take pleasure IN stating that upwards Of one
hundred students ha derived yesterday, and that
the prospect is very fair for IL full College. We
learn also that fine spirit prevails among them
to do every thing to uphold and advance the inte-
res:s of the institution so dear to us all.
We are informed that eighteen applicants for
admission ere examined yesterday. This is not
the regular time for their examination, but in
consequence of the lsmented death of the late J.
W. Hudson, bis scholars presented themselves,
and requested this favor. A few other persons
who came on, unaware Of the regulation which
requires applicants to present themselves the
Tuesday after commencement, have also been re-
ceived 1t is proper to say, and VIC do il at the
request of the Faculty that it is highly desirable
that no more applicants present themselves until
the above stated time.
At a meeting of the Faculty. Prof. La Borde
was unanimously elected Chairmau.-Cdrolinidn
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-08
NEW GROCERY STORE.

By reference to the advertisement Of Mr. G.
KNOX WILLIAMS in another column, it will be
seen that we are to have something good to eat.
The more the merrier. 1t matters little how ma
ny banks suspend SO long as provisions don't
Call in at the Grocery adjoining "stowe's Hotel,
and see what a fine stock of viands rare, Mr. W.
opens with. We like to see this evidence of ava :
kening enterprise in our quiet town.
Mr.. WILLIAMS is a native of our District, and
his tried integrity and gentlemanly department,
entities him to the confidence of our citizens
May prosperity attend him.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-08
Attempteu Suicide.

The Charlotte Democrat says that on Monday
evening the 2lst, young man came up on the
North Carolina Road and stopped at the Charlotte
Hotel, registering bis name as james c. Clinton.
On Tuesday afternoon, about o'clock be went to
the clerk of the hotel, and asked for some paper
aud retired to his room. In about an hour after
wards groans were heard proceeding from the
room be occupied. The door was found Locked on
the inside. but IN enterance was effected at the
back window, when Clinton was found on his bed
in q dying condition, having swallowed three
tea spoonfuls of powers & Weightman's Medical
Prussic Acid" Alarm was Immediately made,
and Drs Taylor, Gibson, Wysong, Jones' Fox and
Caldwell, promptly attended, determined that the
fellow should not leave the world without being
properly called. After using stomach pump,
cold baths, &c., for some hours, he was restored,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-08

The PRESIDENT AT HoaE-AN IScIDEsT.-On
Saturday morning lost (says the Philadelphia
Press) the courtroom at Lancaster Was unusually
crowded, as an important jury trial was going on.
la the midst of their proceeding, James Buchanan
the President of the United States, quietly, and
alone, walked into the court--thst very court be-
fore which he earned his early reputation, and in
which he practiced for nearly forty years.
As soon as he was recognized, the judges on
their seats, the lawyers the jury, witnesses, spec
tators, and all rose, as if actusted by one common
feeling, and stood uncovered to welcome their old
friend and fellow citizen. The President kindly
saluted those about him, and after shaking hands
with the judges, retired, apologizing for having
interrupted their proceedings.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-08

The CAUSE or Ir.-The primary cause Of the
present financial disaster which is now affecting
the country in its pecuniary relation is the abuse
of the credit system, which has created immense
individual, corporate and State debts. Every few
years this bubble Of credit system explodes,
bringing ruin and disaster its train. Our banks
of issue are the main spokes in the wheel of the
credit system. They keep it up and prevent the
business Of the country from being done on
sound paying basss. They are always willing to
offer loans and facilities tc spectators and wild
cat business men to operate WITH and it is through
their assistance that the business Of the country
is dsarranged. We shall always have these fnan.
cal crises until we curtail, if we do not abolish,
the credit system. m.-Cincninati Enquirer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-08

port of it and its friends, while Mr.. RICHARDSON
is opposed to the present police system. and the
extravagant expenditures of the present admins
tration.
The weather is cool and bracing, and the city
still continues entirely healthy. Our anticipa-
tons of early extensive fall trade are still high,
some portion of which has already been realized.
The city is fast filling up with strangers, and our
wholesale merchants are packing and shipping
goods day and night. Every thing thus far indi
Gates glorious season for the goo lily Queen City
of the South. MAGNOLIA.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-08

sss, The Farmers Bank of Elizabeth City was
chartered in 1852. The charter provides that, in
case of suspension, its notes shall draw twelve
per cent. uterest-and further, If not paid on dc.
mand, the holder of the notes may bring an nc
ton of assumpsit against one or all of the direc-
tors who may have consented to issue more than
twice the amount paid in. 1t further provided
that, in case of insolvency of the bank, the in
diyidual stockholders shall be liable to creditors
in sums double the amount of stock by them res
pectively he'd in said corporation" Holders Of
the notes of this bank should not, therefore, be
ALARMED. 1t will no doubt meet all its liabilities.
Even if the institution be in serious danger Of
failing-and we trust it is not-the provisions Of
the charter above cited, are ample for the protec.
ton Of note e.holders.-Ralsigh Standard
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-08
An Appeal for the Surviving Family Of Com.
mander Herndon.

| The Washington Union published the annexed
touching letter from Mrs. Mayor Magrnder, of
that city. The letter is addressed by Mrs. Ma
gruder to her countrywomen, proposing to them
that meetings be heldin every village town and city
in the country, to raise funds to be invested for
! the use and benefit of the now destitute widow
and daughter of the late Commander Herndon.
1t seems to US that such an appeal cannot be made
in vain. 1t was Herndon, by whose agency the
wives and children on the Central American were
all saved, a-not n single loss, not even the death
| in that fearful storm of single infant--and will
not the women Of America come 10 the aid of his
wife and child, deprived, inthe cause Of American
! women and children, Of their only earthly stay
and support? The people of virginia, both ladies
and gentlemen, should eagerly embrace ON oppor-
tuni,y to sgualize their appreciation of the most
generous and noble conduct of one of their own
gallant sons whose career, both In science and in
arms, and, above all, his heroic death, have re.
6ected new glory upon his native Commonwealth
-Richmond Dipdteh.
| WASHINGTON. Sept. 81.
| The undersigned has read with the most pain
ful emotions Of the loss of the steamer Central
America and sincerely deplores the sad fate of her
passengers, suddenly cut of 'in health and hope"
by one Of those fearful hurricanes which in the
past few years have made so many hearths DESC
late, and so many hearts 70 mourn.
But mid the gloom and horror Of that dreadful
night, there is one gleam Of glorious light-ons
gallant noble, chivalrous action that will stand out
in bold relief and raise for its author monument
as enduring as time, ndestructible as mind; its
base resting in the hearts Of women, and its apex
as elevated as her hopes. "Save the women aud
children" was the first order Of the noble Hern-
don; ana shall American women forget the gal.
liant, TIE noble captain, who mid storm, gloom
and dcsoation, forgetful of himself, could think Of
poor, irsil women and helpless children? Never!
no. never!
Propose to ny. .countrywomen that meeting
be called in each city and village in the United
States, and that funds he collected and transmitted
to George W. Riggs, banker, in Washington City,
to be invested for the use o. the wife and daughter
Of Commander Herndon late of the United States
Navy. Let US do something to show our gratitude
to one who in time Of trouble sacrificed himself to
his duty and to woman.
Your couutrywomau,
SARAH MAGRUDER,
To the Women Of the United States.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-08
RUssELL.S MAGAZINE.

We have received the October number Of this
popular magazine. For the leader we have a
lengthy aud able article from the French of Bas-
,iot. To those who read an article in n previous
number from the pen of the same author it will
be useless to commend the present one. The ad-
mirablc manner of illustrating the most uninter-
esting topics, the plainness and perspicacity OF
the style, MS we'll as the practical Importance of
the theme under consideration, will form its own
commendaton. No topic in this day Of Bank
Suspensions and wild dcat" Companies shonld
elicit more attention than ''Capital and Interest" i"
The uses and abuses Of money, intricate, as the
subject is, are thoroughly understood and nicely
Disseminated. "Estcourt'' closes with the pre-
sent number, and the termination is such as VIC
would wish belonged to every story of the heart
noble and vrtuous sentiments are at last re-
warded with the fruition of love and the felicity
of serene conscience. The characters of EST
COURT and FRANCES are we'll drawn md attractive
but "FRASK" is sad dog-a kind Of dark back
ground. in which, the two former shine like stars
European Correspondence" are interesting
sketches of old world scenes, literary reminiseen-
ces, personal gossip-made up, in short, of every
thing that renders such correspondence interesting
Gossip. or Crimes which the Law docs not
reach :" We will commend to tsttlers generally. 1t
conveys useful moral.
We have in this number another article on
s'What is Poetry!" Whileit is more correct than
the former it presents nothing novel or forcble
on the subject. The defence of WORDSWORTH is
the best portion of it, for we doubt whether any
better solution can be given to the problem, what
is poetry ?" than an exhibition Of genuine pearls
from the favored children of song We might
make selections from the poets which every one
would recognize as the offspring of poetcal inspi-
ration. and which would instantly fnd a response
in the metallic ring of the hardest heart. Every
one could understand such an illustration, but We
doubt whether many will read or be much inter-
ested or edited, by dry disqnisition on subject
which has long elected the eoquence of the critic
and essayist.
"a Trip to Cuba; "Gimpses at the country of
the Olden Time ''The Voice. the Hand and the
Silhouette" have each their several merits. "Ed-
itors Table" varied and attractive.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-08

*Of this battle, correspondent of the Charles
ton Standard says: 1T was won by weakness a
gainst strength by ignorance against discipline /;
by despair against confidence and hope. 1t was
the unpnrchased offering Of patriotism to liberty"
See also the glowing description of this fight in
ssHorse Shoe Robinson" Truly it stands alone
unrivalled by any other battle known to history,
in the means by which it was achived-in the dra-
matte interest which marked the movement-in
the motives which prompted the action, and its
Immediate effects upon the contest.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-08
From the Charleston Mercury.
Senatorial Election,

The many friends of Gov. Hammond will read
with regret the following communication, announ.
cling his determination. in every unequivocaI
terms, not to be candidate for the Senate of the
United States. Gcv Hammond has given dis.
tinction to every position in which he has been
placed by his fellow citizens, and if he has at least
chosen to be one of the first in that great class
which constitute the wealth and the strength Of
the State, we cannot deny that we feel strong
sympathy with his choice. however much we may
regret that so brilliant mind should be lost to
the more conspicuous career of public life.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-08
REDcLIFrH, October 2, 1857.

Hessrs. Editors My name has been mentioned
in the newspapers in connection with the sp-
preaching election of United States Senator, and
have myself received many communications on
the subject. 1t is, perhaps, proper that l should
make public my determination not to be candi-
date. have never had much practical expert.
ence of public service, and for the last thirteen
years-which have comprised the prime Of my
ife-I have lived in complete retirement. devo-
ted to agricultural pursuits, and wholly neglect
full of political studies and current affairs. To
commence, as it would be, political career at If
ty years of age, is impossible. 1t is, at least,
impossible for me. I have never, Mt any time, de-
sired seat in the Senate; but to consent to 60
there now, if elected. would be to agree to do a
great injustice to the State, and the greatest VIC.
lence to my own incinations, as we'll as injury TO
all my interests.
am, very respectfuy. your ob't serv't.
J. H. HAMMOND.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-08
OUR COURT,

1t is presumed that all interested will remem-
ber that Court week begins on Monday next. We
make the announcement for the benefit of those
who h"ving no special business may choose to be
"looAers on IN Vienna" His Honor Judge
O'NEAL will preside.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-08
0The District OF Calhoun "

From an advertisement in the Mercury, we learn
that movement is on foot to establish q new dis
trict of this name. The citizens Of Barnwell,
Edgefeld, OrangeLurg and Lexington are ivited
to attend public meeting in Aiken, on 4th No
vember to adopt measures to secure the establish
m. Mt of this new Judicial district General L. NJ.
Aver and others will address the meeting.
CaroliaiaR.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-08
SALES.DAY,

But little property was sold on Monday. We
had the pleasure of meeting many friends from
the country from whom we learn that the District
is generally healthy. The corn crop, though good,
will not prove go abundant as was anticipated q
few weeks ago. ::
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-08
From the Yorkvile Enquirer, Oct 4, 1855.
ODE ON THE BATTLE OF KINGS MouNTAIl


A song for the grand old mountain.
Where heroes fought and died,
Where, free ns forest fountain,
Rolled blood in purple tide!
Where the dark, accursed Tory
Met bloody fate, and just,
And the British lions glory
Was trsmpled in the dust.
Sons of thu trackless wildwood,
The sturdy warriors came,
TO avenge old age and childhood,
And the cottage wrapt in flame.
Shall the aged, weak and hoary--
Shall the infant at the breast,
Die by hand Of recreat Tory,
And none dare his course arrest
Waken sons Of freedom, waken!
Arm ye, arm ye for the fight!
See the Tory camp fires beacon
Glaring on the tronhledhight!
. Lo! they gather and they gather
From each vale and nook and hill,
Men that sleep upon the heather,
Men that quaff the mountain rill,
Men whose hearts were fixed and burning
To avenge the widows tears,
And the stricken orphans mourning,
Aud the insulted grandsires hairs!
There's no sound of loud commotion,
Buta murmuring deep and low,
Like the wssping voice of ocean
Ere thestoesa hegins to blow.
As they sckis' The hills they tell it,
By the fixed and lowering brow,
That if life must;go, they'll sell it
For m awful vengeance now;
And that banner, torn and tattered,
Waving in the bright sunshine,
Cast glory where it futtered
Like the Cross of Constantine
With zeal and fire scarce human,
Tho they yet were raw and few,
Did they dare the naughty foeman-
They were fewer, but more true
Now marched the brave nine hundred,
And Campbell led the first.
Loud the volleying rifles thundered,
Loud the foemsn's volley burst!
When thick the fight was closing
In unequal strife around,
And the foes our ranks confusing,
Hark brave Shelby's on the ground
Now, in the hottest of the battle,
While the fight is doubtful stll,
Gallant Cleveland's bullets rattle
From the left side of the hill
Now, now the foes are turning -
Now, behold their leader falll'
And each patriot bosom burning,
Sends the cry of triumph full!
But, alas tho Tories flying,
Till the bloody battle done, y
Brave Williania lies there, dyingr
Oh victory, dearly won :
Now, ye patriots eight and eighty,
Who fell on'thst fatsl'day,
Now, host commemorate ye,
And a nations honors pay! -
In your high and heavenly dwelling
Can ye hear the thrilling cry, Z
From the thousand bosoms swelling,
With priae and triumph high?
To the highest empyrean
Swell the loud repeated strain,
'Tis nation sings the pecan
From the Mexique Gulf to Maine.
Oh. that day of toll and glory!
Oh, that ever wondrous day
Told in many n song and story,
Yet rallying cry shall be:
Where our people rising boldly
For trodden right demand,
Not in speech recited coldly,
But with rife in each hand
When we feel oppression CALLING,
Sound this name Ger field and food,
AS the freeman's war-cry calling
To blot ont our wrongs in blood
Of that host so brave and lowly
Let the memory still abide,
To be cherished aye, as holy,
With reverence and pride!
So, TO unborn ages waiting,
Let US sound their worthy fame
As rallyins cry. repeating
The old Kings Mountains name!*
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-08
YORKVILLE, S. c..
REMOVAL.

The ENQUIRER Office has been removed to the
new Building adjoining the old stand.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-04-30
ROTH SIDES OF A PICTURE.

BOTH SIDES OF A PICTURE.
The following is postscript to letter
from friend in Ohio, ordering the Courier 10
be sent to him. We commend the suggestions
and statistics contained in il to our readers:
My warrant for 100 acres (war of 1922 is
entered in Iowa, and know Of TO better way
to procure correct information respecting any
county or State, than by taking papers. am
one Of President Pearce's sectionalists, who
voted for twenty-one electors-that voted for
Fremont and Dayton, and so callous have be-
come. that after six months OF second thought
would do il over again had an opportunity,
and glory in the act.
Look at the 876th page of the second VOL
ume of public documents, accompanying Pres
ident Pearce's message, December, 1856, in
the Postmaster Generals report, for confr-
ma'itn OF the Presidents message, that the
friends of Fremont are ignorant.
FREMONT AND DAYTON-1l STATES.
Expenses Of carrying and
delivering mails. ~, 253, 1853 81
Postage received. 1890. e347l557 80
Surplus received over
pense. ................. 8,47l,s57 80
BUCHANAN AND BRECKENRIDGE--19s STATES,
Expense Of carrying and ~
delivering mails. $3.50. 5,264, 995 %
Postage received 1890. o. e8S aM Is
Deficiency. 2,426,7si II
FILLMORE AND D0NALDSON-1 STATE.
Expenses Of carrying and
delivering mails .... $263 40 81
Postage received. e1S7,1O3 %
Deficiency .............. 76,36s ss
II that is not confirmation strong as holy
writ" in what States ignorancs most predom-
mates, have missed my guess. J.F.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-04-30
New Orleans. April q.

A'S" SssS~"Ss hpsu -.
The steamer Cahawba, from Havana tn,
10th. arrived at this pert. She encountered
heavy westerly gales on the 18th, and on tn.
morning Of the 18th fell IN with the bari
Warren, from New York, off Cape Hatteras
entirely abandoned. She was sent to Norfoll
in charge of the mate VI the Cahawba.
The stock Of sugar at Havana and Matan.
zap was 242,0OO. The prize had sdyapced
one real and the Market was unsettled.
The Saratoga left Havana for Key West OF
the 17th-all well.
Col. Oxnara, late defaultiLg exchang,
broker in this city, was arrested at Havana
BY order Of the Capt General, and ordered t.
leave the Islands package Of 1890 was ia
ken from him.
Cotton slightly advanced, 10000 bales a
I3sal4a; sales OF the week q, 800 bales, re
ceipts Il, 500. Flour closed with an aavan
cling tendency; mixed corn 6Oa76; lard in bbls
Is; prime Rio coffee 11tai1i. Exchange on
London 81; premium on N. Y. do.