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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-01-29

We hope it is not an experimental fact. 1t must
be a sort of deductive truth-an a prtoH arg'l-
ment-something, perhaps, like the Lueu' non
lucsndo principle. Shocking! We are indignant
The Times has lost all gallantry: and comes into
the field like "shorn lamb We shall have to
temper him. o..
4 lady-friend (as ever, the ladies are, with us)
suggests thought Talk of IIasty-Pudding -
Gingerbread isa "peculiar institution"-the tina
,ional dish," undoubtedly; and as it is insepera-
bly, interviewer with wedding occasions, we can
see great propriety in the suggestion that the n.y.
menial patrons of tue Times discharge the editors
fee in ginger-cakes-at the rate of sixteen to n
dollar-sm and quarter cents piece, British cur
rency 1t would be giving "value received" and
would, in addition, assure to him that exquisite
pleasure which we country editors feel in acknowl-
edging the reception of our wonted "nice slice OF
cake" Thus they would be kind in paying him
MS Sell rs paying him in kind. Moreover, it
would be delightful to soak the national edible in
that "Rel Eye" or glass of Morlecai's Madeira
which the Timss ''happens to call in" upon, now
and then! If the printer must be remunerated,
let it be done properly; and thus he may bo
douby armed against "fctitious announcements. s."
So the debate goes on! Where's the Chester
Standard? 1t occurs to us that we have now run
our share of the argument into the ground
Wake up. neighbor!
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-01-29
FROZEN OVER

The Les, idea we have had, as to tie severity ai
the season, was given us hy a friend who, tie day
after The >n"1--;ofm. wa!ha'l over Catawba River
On the ice. W. have a!-p c.rl that, I'll. III: ss!a,
LAY. tu9.! wss dr.stu over Broad E;y,", al
Cherokee Ford. Tie '.U!lsst ilhlbitsG;' nCv"7
aaw the like. lie speaks vi a "-rs!I" Amen dog
was known TO walk across the CatawE'a hmt since
the DAYS t.: I,c kslt and ,h. Rcyr;uii"n, the i"at
las no, hem rrv&,imai Is 4 hipea. rh' '''. ID
spell Of 49,, VA n".. severe Gnr :i:Hr lat u:'
section has not experienced 20 long and at linz
Sr,ne time severe season III seyc!fYiire years.
We ought to begin now to learn lhe lessons Of n
new climate. l., tue forests have been clcare,l'
the summcr-acat has grown more Intense. the
winds more violent. the rayages Of storms anil
freshets more devastating. and the winter-seasons
colder and more severe. What happy providence
it would be against these increasing accidents, ii,
while the s,,u shines, we would have care Tor
:.the rainy days" dig bitches, erect dkes, clear
out the woods, build ice-houses, and keep more
comfortable cabins for slaves, and warmer h"u-
ses for our cattle and pnaltrv. Barring the rai-
ne of the cattle and poultry actually frozen to
death enough has been lost in extra-feed to pay
for the remcdelling Of every plantation in the Dis
tric,. Keep oil eye to the future. and prepare FOR
accidents which. from c1nerien'A, We know must
cume np1n us.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-01-29
ENDED.

SO the Chancellor writes on the docket when
the "wager" has been tried and the suit determin-
ed; and so we write by way of introduction to the
subjoined "last agony" which winds mp the Yea.
Perry controversy. We presume the Patriot
will not "surrebut," and we, therefore, with the
utmost prorriety, mark it "Ended." .......
"Myor Psrry's Last.-Of our patriotic friends
last, we must be permitted to say thnt, had he ia
ken tre-side counsel no would have thrown it into
tie fire, instead of publishing it. Such spiteful
exhalation may have been expected from the wa.
ters of Port Royal, but not from the mountains Of
Greenville, where q purer atmosphere is wont to
rule, than amid the malarious marshes of rustic
seaboard, in which NIL sorts Of uncouth creatures
are spontaneously engendered. Az for the disclo-
sure. or exposure, with which our Ell.amicas Of
the Patriot and MoHniainser threatens us, we have
only to say, that he is too zig, as well too tall
boy, to tell tales ont of school. Ifhe will gossip
however, Notwithstanding this admonition from
his Mentor, why he must be punished, that's all.
'In conclusion, We would remind our babbling
irien, that Major Pcrry's la't is fast becoming as
famous, nr rather as notorious, aS Lord Nor
bury's"
Conclusion Our verdict IL that Mr.. Yeadon
has the worst of it, by considerable odds. He is
"donc for r'-gea-dons--for, 80 true it is that he
who takes up the sword must Przy-h by the
sword. - o..
Finis. .--..- So
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-01-29
A NEW PLANK.

The Raleigh Standard, Of last week, givesa ra-
cy account of the debate, in the North Carolina
"Commons," on decidedly queer topic, which
bids fair to constitute new planks respectively in
the party platforms Of our neighboring State. In
the session of 1861, the Legislature passed o
resolution appropriatipg $4,000 to the North Ca.
rolina Volunteers in the Mexican War, with pre-
amble, insisted upon by the Wings, declaring that
by the action of the Executive and the subsequent
sanction of Congress indirectly disappro-
wing Of the war, and charging the Onu' upon Mr..
Folks administration. In order to procure the ap-
preparation, the Democratic minority were COM
PEELED to yield to this singular freak but now,
when the party is in power, they have introduced
and passed resolution to erpunge the offensive
portion Of the preamble. The eKnow.Nothings as.
sumed the responsibility Of the "infamous act"
as the Standard styles it, and fought the expung-
ing resolution savagely. The "organ" talks Of
their tactics, and filings down the glove of battle
thus
ave have no fear that the opposition will be a.
Die to make any party capital ont Of this move
ment. As it has been commenced, we trust it
will he consummated; and letthem make the most
of it. Let them, if they dare, 60 before the peo-
pie on this subject--they will be overwhelmed by
general patriotic Indignation. Justice and truth
have sumbered for ten long years; but they have
at length stepped forth to vindcate the facts of
history, the good name Of James X. Polk, and the
fair fame Of the Republic"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-01-29
TIE MARRIAGE QUESTION.

Arter running into us iercely, this interesting
tonic, the Carolina Ttmss continues the argument
thus AVE beg leave to present, as information
which dill rot occur to us It the time of onr wri-
ting the following from the Charleston S.d"ddr".
ly way of nm ch':nd0m to what we snil. 1t will
be seen that one OF our brothers occupies s'atm
y,,3od hoo. hat may be considered as materially
irvaIidating any thing he may urge in connection
with the :'yexel question" We than: our friend
Of the S!aalyrJ for the informaon:"-
"MAGRIAGE NoTIcEs.-The marriage notice
matter. iiks,the slsl question lately in Georgia,
!, subject u! cayn-t consideration in this State.
So.e jinr.!al- -ay tlIcy aus, Le charged for, and
urge that he must be unworthy Wife who would
nit I,nY for the announcement ri his 5narr!acc.-
u.hels soy thai yunng people in ihe predicament
Of being married ougt 10 i,e helped by everybody,
and b. printers .: least - q notice. The last up
Oh :ic >uhic.l il :'Iu The He Eaqnirer, but
Il /: some Impeachment o. l;::i""iect ?andor UPON
the suii. It that tho sei.:n. It lt establishment
!. ,3t ir"rricd yet NrHtcn'l> ii lc, ani is, there
icre, an ;uttre-t"i parry To the extent Of his own
nuIir": but he is oue OF iie rut' aud the outs ere
rr"verhislly conplaisant."
Somewhere else in our colunns our Junior, the
''local' has defined Our position on the connubial
question. merrily. We gave him sole charge Of the
subject, because OF his undoubtedly lisinterested
condition, nnl he may we'll lie merry ahant it:
ior he loves two hearty: bouncing habes-a boy
anil 4 girl the td,..!i.rr-!kc Capt. Cuttie-will
s'.nake note on't'j. But the above onslaught
demands attention. from the other part of the con-
Germ. We are disposed TO treat Il cautiously and
humbly; but must insist unon knowing by what
means the &cudnw obtained that ''nformat:on."
We are not aware of the fact that any member Of
the Grundy family, hcreabouts, has teen in Char
lesion, Of late. Our impression has been that
they we're ai at home, and, verify, in full blast.
But, nfter all, the courtesy Of the Profession
ought 10 save IT, from inradaton. The Times
does not mean to intimate that re are to be char
sed for ar notice? No. Whenever We do at
tempt to spas: tho Eubicon," to use Classic
phrase. we expect it to be published gratis; and We
warn the Press to set tc type and keep it standing
for our especial benefit,
; But to the argument. The sole reason urged
with any consistency, by the Tim's, for such an
outrageous charge is because, forsootll, married
women are Of the nature ola runaway, anl there
fore, should be rated with other 'estrays!! -
: Where could the man have caught such m idea !?
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-01-29
THE NARRY-TIME WAR.

Despite our ,hreateninss, the Times seems red
hd to that queer idea Of charging dollar for
the insertion Of a marriage notice! With con-
siderable flourish Of trumpets, he has summoned
his cohorts-,he Winnsboro Register, Darlington
Flag, Cheraw Hero1d, Sumter Watehman, et. L"
cmas gepus; and sent us defiance and regular
Stree fight" challenge. At this stage Of the game
We have no disposition to beat retreat: but with
beavers up, we are Gin" As they used to say in
fighting days, square the yard;" while we re-
connotre. We shall have to parry blows with
valiant foemen. The ancient Britoa was renown-
ed for his deeds Of valor, and, as is we'll known,
still fyhls with the weapons OF skiltul Do"-
man hut it must be borne in MINI that the
knights Of Kings Mountain never took British
protection, and with our gallant STANDARD bearer
we are prepared for the "pifhy' conflict. The
n.tyed Ira,rAmaa of the enemy will ere long
see their Flag trailing the dust; aud they must
make ready to He,0ld their own defeat: aye, anil
Rtg;,isr il, too. The latest Negs, carried by some
Coaricr or EIPrtss, or perhaps 10y ii robust Nonn-
isinesr or lone Spartan, will be the ready Ad.
.,r!issr Of the victory Doubtless these are diSa-
rreeable omens; ; but it is well Mt the outset to
Chronicle them. Now, gentlemen, with The mag
nanini,y OF the Trs. Caroli"iaH, ';oncc more nc
knowledge that the Enterprise is about to bring
ynu into trouble lie an Er0m'nsr into your con-
jtion. Conan. Your Mirror. If that fails per-
hap> the mild radiance Of the two Si"rs in the
East will enable you TO learn the position YOU arc
in. BIT; yon prefer more So"ths'M Li9hf, turn
the TrJ.srorr to the bright beams Of the Sun, and
then you cannot help but know your Weakness
Rallyng under your BrHarr Ikea genuine So"th-
ran. YOU vii! q, last have il t" say-"he G'Jbe'
rs quarter" AMI referring to your .'""rndl and
Le.,q,r you and Your Aa|ceates will learn with dis
may that the rrrfts arising from such mdr'y-
':m~ warfare grow ":mall hy degree+ and beautl-
fully less.'
Now, we are in the attitude; armed with Msrcn-
ry'y borrowed thuAder, and ready for the shock.
Sweet smiles Of the "fair," be with US!
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-01-29
FROM EUROPE.

Since our last issue, the steamers .imericd A.
Matie and Persia, have arrived from Europe, with
advices up to tie 10Th instant. BY the .imerica,
cotton was quoted ut an advance of one fourth Of
n penny; by the atlantic, one-eighth; and by the
Persia, the market wAs reported firm at the pre-
vious rates. The trade had heen active, notWith-
standing these almost unprecedented prices. We
have the following items Of political news
Plenipotentiaries with power to sign treaty Of
peace met at Paris on the "lst. 4 programme
was read, stating that difficulties hal arisen in ex-
ecuting the Goth article Of the treaty the party
hal met to consider. A new line will be marked
out On the Bessarab;a frontier. Russia renonncng
her rrctensions to Belgrade and the Isle Of Ser
pcnts. The delta Of the Danube being given mp
to Turkey. in compensation for which the district
land towards the north of Moldav!a is to be ac-
ceeded to Russia. letter from st. Petersburg
in the Debats confirms the account that consider
able military force was near Bakeno, on the Cas-
plan Sea. 1t says that the whole Circassan army
is called upon to cooperate.
The news from China is confirmed. The Amer
lean ship Portsmouth had destroyed one Of the
forts OH account of m insult received. The de-
tails are unimportant. Lord Napier had been ap-
pointed Minister to the UnitedrStates.
The Prrsic brought the important intelligence,
though it seems to be unreliable, that the Swiss
difficulty had been settled; anil the Paris Confer
ence, having disposed of the business before it,
adjourned inst before the departure Of the Steam
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-01-29
DEATH OF An AGED CITIZEN.

We learn that Maj. GAzAwAr WILSON, much
rYsnectel &nl esteemed citizen Of our district,
lied on M"r'lay morning last-esel about eighty
years. Commencing life in the troubl9us times
when til" Republic was bursting t!ie h'n'is q!
r,psa'ir existence. Maj. WILsoH horc through eye
~ change and in every shock Of social revolution
The name Of an upright, honest man and patriot
&c citizen He served in thesccond war with Great
Britain, with the rank of Ma j"r; anil during Iii.
the trusts Of faithful soldier.
The patriot. Of The Revolution are s"na: and,
now, QUE by nne, the heroes" the second age are
passing away. They. too, deserve t" have an et.-
turing anil grateful memory.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-01-29
aTuAT TRACT

Cnr friend of.the forkrilie Enquirsr has taken
us to task for the advertisement which we inserted
in our paper. lie speaks rather disparagingly Of
williamsburg in supposng it to be array dozen in
the backwoods We have some very fine land,
and will bear inspection with any that we saw in
York District Our lands are level and rich, and
free from those bleak clay hills which stand like
files of petrfed Indians in sandy spots. The
land which we offer for sale is number one tract,
and if our friend feels any desire to enjoy the
blessings of life, we advise him to purchase this
tract. 1t is mistaken idea to suppose that Will
liamsburg is only inhabited by tad-poles and bull
frogs We have some Of the genuine stult.-hmgs-
tree Star.
The above is another sample of the style in
which our brother McKNICIr talks abont that de-
lectable plantation Of his, down in Williamsburg.
Now we happen to have learned n thing or too
about that region, which might otherwise have
been kept in the dark. But now, it must be told.
Several years ago neighbor Of ours ('a perfect
gentleman and an entire horse, by the way) held
an execution on transient customer Of hia, who
owned land in Williamsburg. Having pursued
the 'wait orders policy for time, he concluded
to forecose the concern, andaccorlingly dispatch.
ell an agent down among the pines 10 bring the
aforesaid land under levy and sale. It was done,
anil the debtors interest was purchased at about
S300-the amount Ct the execution. Subsequent
", be ascertained TINT he had thus become the
legal and sole proprietor Of over forty thousand
acres of land in one solid body; and, worse than
that, he learned that the ourshing town of Kings
tree was situate in and about the centre of his
claim. OF course, lie started out post-haste to
inspect his premises but when he arrived within
four or five miles Of the aforesaid centre, lie de-
liberately concluded that ''the game wasn't worth
the candle other words, that the 40, 900 Oacres
were not ''worf O cnss; - and, thercupon, turned
his head for home huwiedy and in perfect horror.
All this is true as M oath on the Scriptures, and
can be verified Our neighhor regards his debt
rs irrctrieyably lost; anil not weekago, attempt
ea Intellectually to sell out the Concern to ~ for
balf price--to wit, $50. Take care, friend Nc
KNIGHT don't put on airs for, just fhr the fun Of
it, we mght purchase "that tract" and, Mt your
expense, enjoy 'thc blessings of life hugely
Yen are undanh,cdly among the 10000!
Seriously, wrr" y"u ever - York District: II
80. when anl why didn't You call on NJ: And
when you were here, why dill you not compromise
that claim ? Finally-And thia is tie morsl--
never do You saya word about ''periiiel Indians
or your every fine lana' in Williamsburg. Not n
word
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-01-29

ternate layers of the useful and the romantic,
which make the sBook" so attractive to the La
dies. We wonder, every month, how the ladies',
matrons and spinsters, can consent to plod along
without such valuable aid. The truth is, those
who know "Godey" best never dispense with his
visits.
"Graham" has of late taken new start, and Is
making rapid improvement. Besides the intro
duct;on of the features which, in Godey's and
ITarper's Magazines, have proved to be POPULAR
the editor manages to I'LL his pages with really
pleasant and instructive reading The "king'
Queen and Cardinal" m historical sketch Of Lou
is XIII; the "AIissing Bride;" the "Perils OF the
Overland Route to California;" the "Knife and
Tomahawk;" and "Adrian and Delma," by Mrs.
Mary Whitaker, are all readable papers-several
of them sufficiently good, in our esteem, to have
place in our columns, by and by.
Either of these Monthlies will be sent, with the
ENQUIRER, for 81.
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" - - p a.Has-
in sosmall place, being cut off from water, rem
dered it necessary to divide the force For this
purpose Gen. Henningsen had trenches dug and
barricades erected half way between the church
and thelake. Had We not arrived when we did,
Gen. Henningsen. wonld have attempted to reach
the lake, by advancing his ditcbes so as to COM
mand the enemy's position, when with his cannon
he hoped to drive them from their fort and barrl,
cades. He might have succeeded, but i; would
have been doubtful, with his small and debihtat-
ed force. Those under bis command had the ut
most confidence in his courage, ability and skill to
perform whatever he undertakes, The prsserva-
tion of his little force and ordinance. under the
circumstances, shows him to be no ordinary man.
The relief afforded was sufficient, as We have ai.
ready said. The guns and ammunition and voua-
ded were all brought off and landed safely. Wal
ker took Ryas and had atolersaly fair prospect
of sustaining himself against every opposition.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-01-29
THE PRESS.

\ cotrmporary, writing of the recent election in
Pennsylvania, mentions somewhat remarkable
coincidence in the career Of the rival candidates
for the T.. :. Senate in that State, which Is n"t
unworthy of nate:
"Mr. fcrncy, like hi4 competitor. Mr.. Cameron,
commenced his political life rs u tvpe-settci-lle
was then foreman OF printing o!Iice-alterwaFls
an eilitor-,hen proprietor Of 4 newspaper-was
subsequently, clerk to the House Of Representa-
tiyes, and has filed considerable space in the
political world. Ii is n little singular that Simon
Cameron has run the same career with John W..
Forney lie also has been type-sctter, editor.
proprietor, and in addition has served as bank
president and cashier, and has sat in tle5Senate
of the United States. Both Fomey and Cameron
are sef:made men-both achieved their present
positions hy energy, skill and talent Of various
kinds
Another scarcely less appreciabe eneonlium up
on the press is taken from an article in Georgia
paper, nominating Col. jaime, Gardiner, of the
Augusta Constitutionalist, for Governor. Among
other reasons adlucel for the nomination, the wr-
ter says:-
"3. The whole people are interested III the char
acier of the editorial corps. Sound morals, lofty
patriotism, correct political sentiments and opn..
ions, arc nurturel by hgh-toped, we'll educated
and patriotic body Of editors, or blishted by
corrupt one. Besides, the South needs able men
at the head Of the press to defend and Justify her
peculiar form of social life. The contest between
the North and the South is one of opinion and
sentiment ~ we'll ns Of interest. Much has alrea-
dy hcen lone by the Ritchics, Stewarts and For
sytha, who have heretofore presided over the
Southern press, md much more canb be done to dis
seminate the truth, even among our enemies, if
men like them can always be found to follow in
their footsteps Brtto do this. the editorial PRO-
fcssion must be made honorable md attractive to
our educated and ambitious young men. It's n
laborous and often poorly rcmunerative profession
Mt the South. We must. therefore. allure men in
to its thorny path by making it lead to honorable
prererment in the end. And what can mors5efFec-
tually tend to produce this result than to make
him Governor who is now tho patriach Of tue pro-
fession in Georgia, and its most shining orna-
ment?"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-01-29
OUR MACHINE.

The Da. IT'st 1+l''eope wears new azure now
a-lays, and puts on the airs of wsll-dressel jour
nalisln, handsomely. Wehave been keeping so''
Of parental eve on it ana the .4dFefi':sr; AMI 1t
reioices us greatly to get stead! glimpses of the
typographical outcome that's IN both Of them
Our worl for it, tc!lowlahorers. the .Princrt"n
Press is n clever constitution :; and on'y nee'ls
little patience, Ettlc perseverance, moiets Of
ingenuity, COOL paper and COOL ink, and gener'
Gus supply Of warm sunshine, TO make il Work G.
malv a. well M Hoes best Cylinder. There
not q doubt OF il. So our Publisher says. and. "'
think, he proves i.
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n,.ooIBERG s BROTHER.

These enterprising young merchant. have re-
moved their stock into the new store !opp0s!te
the former stand) which thes have fitted up in
quite nent and handsome style. In the adrer-
tsement they propose to sell off the Winter stock
at cost The Senior partner intends to 90 to mar
ket shortly for the Spring stock, and, no doubt, to
provide supply for Winter as we'll as Summer
use. They deserve their success in business, and
we trust the public will continue to give them the
ragement they merit.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-01-29
OSCEOLA

Your poem is entirely too "long drawn out
There are several good points in it, but they might
rs easily be condensed into half-dozen stanzas.
Try again, and more carefully; study Il; write i,
over once day for fortnight, taking care to
erase every word and not a few Of the ideas you
commence with; ami send th. result to us. Port
&c geaips is very much a thing Of study. There's
some of it about you; try it On.
weare half way 10 the opinion tha, We have found
our new faugled Burns --onr pillow bay poet.
Eli? Call and sec us.