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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-09

Canton with the British Marines, over the pros
trate walls, bearing aoft the United States flag,
as if to assure the CHR tse, in compliance with the
British policy, Of the sympathy and support of
the United States Government with their enemies.
Mr.. Marcy repudiatcl the act Of the Consul, and
ordered lis dismissal in case the charge should
be verified to DR.. Parker.
The new Administration find themselves pressed
on this subject by the British anil French Govern
mcnts on one side anl the Russian on the other.
The Americans interested in the Chua trade, are
anxious for the protection of their commerce.
But am certain that Mr.. Buchanan anil Mr..
Cass have determined to pursue the policy marked
out by their immediate predecessors On this sub.
jcct, and will refuse to assume hostile attitude
towards the Celestial Empire, or, in any event, to
enter into "entangling alliance with Great Br:-
tain or France, or any foreign power, for meas
urcs offensive or defensive.
They will avoid hostiiites, and endcaror to pre-
serve amicabe relations with China, while, Mt the
same time, they will take measures for the pro-
lection Of the persons m property Of our citizens
in China
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-09

very skilful physician, and oil necessary atten-
tions, which were paid for by the Company. The
case was prosecuted by Major Rion and defended
by Messrs. Robertson and Boylston. The jury af-
tor hearing the arguments of council, and charge
Of the judge, rendered o verdict for only $40.
We ore pleased to see that the juries of our Dis
trict are ready to discharge justice even handedly
to railroad companies. and; not bassed in their
vcrdicts by the morbid prejudice that prevails a
gainst them in more.northern latitudes. And we
do not doubt that, SO long as the same kindly con-
sideration for the welfare and comforts of those
under their charge shall animate the company, so
long will they find justice awarded themFwithout
stint or prejudice from the jury box.
We also mention the case of John Harrison,
Sen'r. Us. G. II. Parker. This was an action to
recover damages for loss of a very bright mulatto
boy, about three fourths white. The boy had been
hired by bis owner, Mr.. Harrison, to Mr.. Par
kcr, under whom he served his apprenticeship-
Mr.. Parker last Christmas, we belve, gave the
boy pass to visit his brotherin Columbia He
went and has not since been heard Of The alle-
cation was that Mr.. Parker by giving him pass,
has furnished him with means of escaping to
free State. And should therefore be held respon-
sible. Thejury rendered verdict for defendant.
Mr.. Rutland appeared for plaintiff and Mr.. Boyl-
ston for efendant.-FairfeidERsg Register. ''>
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-09

after these occurrences, he was refused hearing
and sent home. There the matter rested until
last summer, when at the urgent request OF the
United States and Paraguay Navigation Co., whose
claim amounts to over half million Of dollars,
Col. Fitzpatrick was sent out as was understood,
to exchange ratifcaiOns of the treaty, and settle
the reclamation. His commission only authorized
him to exchange ratifcations, but n letter from
Mr. Marcy informed the Paraguayan Government
that lie was to confer on all subjects of difference.
lie did not so understand it himself the insoicnt
Paraguayan would not acknowledge the right Of
the United States of America to their constitution
al title, and therefore Col. Fitzpatrick is on his
way home and we have still no treaty with Para
quay.
The laundering management of Mr.. Pierce's
administration in this business has encouraged the
Paraguayan to cover with insult, and refuse US
those privileges of commerce that are enjoyed by
even Brazil and Uroniza. With characteristic
Spanish cffrontery and impertinence, Lopez says
! he is willing the United States should send q
fourth special Envoy to try and suit his peevish
Excellency, and offers at that time to arrange
other matters. Still he exclaims that the Cabinet
of Washington has not punished the commander
Of the Wnter Witch for defending themselves a.
, gainst Paraguayan guns, and takes great credit
to himself for letting the Consul and his party
| leave the country with their lives, after he had
robbed them of everything.
There is, we are convinced, but one way to treat
with Paraguay. Let our Government offer to
make treaty opening the navigation of the Pa
rama and Paraguay rivers to their source to the
commerce Of the world Let the Envoy who is
sent on the mission be an energetic mon, thorough
ly acquainted with the language Of the country,
its Inhabitants and the roguehe has to deal with.
Let him have sufficient naval power to back him,
and force the Paraguayans to behave like civilized
people. If President Lopez will not hear the
voice of the three ENJOYS whohave been sent him
already, let the fourth offer him more potent ar
guments
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-09
Court---Important Case.

Tine business of the Court has been unusually
large. Several cases considerable interest have
been tried Among them We may mention the
case of Joseph Frey rs. The Charlotte and South
Carolina Rail Road Company. This was On action
in the case brought against the Company to recover
damages laid at $4,000, for injuries sustained by
the plaintiff which were caused by the running off
and capsizng of the passenger train several months
since
The allegations were that the Road of the Com
pany was in n defective state, and that in conse-
ouence thereof the paintffwas seriously and per-
manently injured and entitled to heavy damages.
The defence was, that there had been no Negligence
on the part of the Company in keeping their tract
in good order, nor had the plaintiff sustained any
thing like serious injury. l. was proved that af-
ter the plaintiff had received the injury Dr. Fair,
of Columbia was sent for by the Company to at
tend him, and that the plnintif was taken back to
Columbia to Hunts Hotel where he was particu-
larly cared for by the Company in procuring q
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-09
Later from the Florida War.

By the schooner COL Lester, arrived yesterday,
wo have advices from Punta Rosa to the 23d inst
After detailing the late engagement of Lieut.. Free
man, an account of which has already been pub
lished in the Picayune, our special correspondent
proceeds: .-..
"Reinforcements were soon sent out; Lieut.. B.
Wingate, 9th Infantry, from Punta Rosa with
twenty picked men from Company K; Capt. J.
A. Whitall 5th Infantry, from Fort Myers with
all his company; and Capt. ]. A. Brown, 4th Ar
tillery, from Fort Demman with all his company.
At least 500 men were at the scene of the recent
engagement by the 18th inst.
"a letter of the 18th inst. from Big Cypress
states, that few days previous the troops made
an attempt to surround the Indians by entering
the Cypress in three columns. The columns fell
in with the Indians, and if one of them had been
two minutes sooner some Of the Indians would
have been Intercepted. Two men were shot, each
with three balls, but not killed. They did not see
the Indians; only three guns were fired by the
troops. Gen. Harney went out to the Cypress
with forty men, and returned OH the GOTH His
intention is to capture the women and children if
possible. If the Indians are not brought to terms
before the middle of May, it never can be DONE
Gen. Harvey has tried every means that expert
ence and ingenuity can suggest, and we await the
results.
"Capt. Pratt, I'd Artillery, and Lieut.. Wilson,
5;h Infantry, entered the Cypress at Chokaliska,
below Cape Romans, and came out where Capt.
Stevenson was operating. If the troops now fail
they had better be withdrawn and sent to q heal
their climate during the summer"
The Col. Lester reports the Suwanuee at Tam
pa. She was expected at Punta Rosa on the 22d
Three companies, I'd Artillery, were to go out in
her to New York.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-09
For the Yorkville Enquirer.

TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
At meeting of Phlanthropic Lodge, No. %,
Ancient Free Masons held at their Hall on the
morning of the 9th instant, the following Pream'
Bile and Resolutions were adopted:-
WHEREAS, by the dispensation of an All-wise
Providence, death has entered within the circle OF
our Brotherhood and taken from us On esteemed
and valued member-BENJAMIS FRANKLIN WITH.
ERs-whose many virtues, honorable instincts and
excellent traits of character, had endeared linn 10
US as q Mason and friend:
Be it therefore Resolved, That in the sudden and
untimely death of our brother, We are called up.
on to indulge the emotions of profound and earnest
sorrow-a sorrow which touches deeply the heart
of every true and faithful Mason.
Resolred, That we extend to the estmable Wild
ow and the relatives of the deceased our heart
felt coincidence in this truly mournful bereavment.
Resolred, Thatin memory four deceased broth
er, and as q token Of esteem in which, as Mason
and man, he was held by Philanthropic Lodge,
We inscribe his name upon page Of our Record
book, and wear the usual badge of mourning fol
thirty days.
Resolved That the Secretary be instructed to
transmit copy of these proceedings to the fnmi'
ly, and to publish it in the papers Of lorkrillc.
A. STILWELL,
j. Il. JEFFERYS, COMMITTEE.
S. ]. KUYKENDAL.
T. ]. EcCLEs, Secretary, pro tenn.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-09
Items.

We find the following items in the Washington
correspondence Of the Mobile Register: "When
John Tyler was in Office, he used to hand over all
candidates for post-ofices and such like to "Bob."
Bob would take the mans name and make inqui-
ries at hotels about him from people who came
| from his State. His father was invariably gov
erned by his sons decisions and appointed the
man whom he named. The influence, by the way
of Robert Tyler, Jr, over his father throughout
the whole Of his administration, has never been
duly estimated. He was superior to his fathers
talents and quickness, and could reach results,
per saltum, which the old gentleman would be
days trying to make up an opinion In a word,
young Tyler was the administration. He was his
fathers private Secretary, and the position is one
which possesses all the secrets of the administra-
ton; and which could be made use of By an un-
principled and shrewd man, (if the President were
weak man, to attaining the complete control of
oil ''the wres..o
When Mr.. Buchanan went to take possession Of
the White House, he was accompanied by Mr.
Pierce to the door, There the two gentlemen
shook hands and bid each other "good bye" Mr..
P. with some emotion then re-entcred his car
riage, while the new President with graceful
bow, and raising his hat to him, turned and enter
ed The Presidential mansion. AS the door Of Mr..
Pierce's carriage shut him in, the door Of the
White House closed upon Mr.. Buchanan; and the
driver cracking his whip drove off with only cit
zen of the United States inside. Was power in
its incoming and outgoing ever manifested to the
world under such simple forms, with total absence
of the outward signs Of empire?
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-09

the highest niche of ambition, and as he looked
down on the many below him, awaiting his nod,
he must have felt That knowledge was power.
We hail, therefore, with pleasure, every prospect
of farther development of the genius ofthe South
When the great German was dying, he desired his
attendants to open the window and let in ''morc
light" This is all we need. We have wealth, t! :
comforts and convcnences of life, magnificent
country, favorable civilization aid all we need,
oil we desire, is "morc light" We hope the p. E.
Church will succeed in kindling one more lumnary
whose light will burn long and gloriously. ''St
Lux
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-09
Negro sunfage.

By the present Constitution Of New York, SAYS
the Baltimore Clipper, free negroes, being assess-
ed to q certain amount, 1--WE believe three hundred
dollars, are entitled to vote at the several cleo
tons held in that State Both branches of the
Legislature have just passed On act to abolish the
property qualification altogether SO as to extend
the right Of suffrage to free negroes without any
stipulation, excepting residence. It Is supposed
that this movement is designed to express dsap-
probation of the decision Of the Supreme Court
in the Dred Scott case. The next movement We
presume, will be to elect Fred Douglas, or some
other aspiring African, to Congress- Men who
can act as the Legislature of New, York lave just
acted deserve to have negroes as situents
and to have fellows like Douglass rs their repre-
sentatives in Congress. Wewould advise the free
negroes of the Southern States, who may desire
to realize liberty and equality, to remove to the
State of New York as speedily as possible. -
BY concentrating their strength they may be
able to compel their white brethren to strikesou
that clause Of the State Constitution which con-
fines representatives in the State Legislature to
white" persons, and thus become law makers,
when they can have things their own way Nay
more; having established political equality, they
may be able to contend successfully foT 1t socially
also-aud for an amalgamation of the two races
These are things worth contending for, and hold
out great inducements for the emigration of South
ern free negroes to that State-the ladies of which,
initiating the example of their law makers, may
feel disposed to take sable lovers to their bosoms
and thus afford another shade to the varieties Of
human species Such things are done in Mexico,
and why not in New York?
The proposed change in the Constitution of New
York, is one result of the prevalence of what is
called Repubcanism-and give that party the
control Of the General Government, ard we shall
not be surprised to find black cabinet officers Civ
ing audience to foreign ministers, The Southern
States have abundance Of material out of which
to manufacture such officers, and we hope that our
free negroes will seize the occasion to locate them
selves in a State where they will stand so fair o
chance of preferment. But, unfortunately for
their hopes, the act giving them the right of suf-
frage is not yet completed. Itrequires the sane
ton of the popular VOTE when it will be rejected,
unless the people of New York are resolved to ap-
propriate to themselves as legitimate, the term
"Black Republicans"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-09

dell, printer for the late Congress. 1t will remain
with him to obtain IN editor. Mr.. Edmund Burke,
of New Hampshire, on active and zealous rson-
al adversary of the late President is said to be in
treaty for tho editorship of the Union He was,
formerly, while Commissioner of Patents, dlstin-
ruished as free trade writer for the Union, over
the signature Of "Bundelcund, ands subsequent.
ly, was an assistant editor Of that paper. 1t is
generally understood, at present, that the Admin
istrntion will have no official paper ms on organ,
here or elsewhere:
\ new and independent Democratic paper is
about to be established here, by Maj. John +.
Hciss, formerly of the Union, and more recently
of the New Orleans Delta. This is likely TO be
favorite journal with the public.
The Diplomatic appointments arc not to be ta-
ken up for month yet. Time is afforded for
Foreign Minister'S upon notification OF the adopt
ed policy of rotation, to ask their recall-it being
an ungrncious and disparaging act, in the view Of
Foreign Courts, to recall n Minister
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-09
BETHEL DIVISION.

At o recent meeting of Bethel Division, the fol-
lowing persons were elected as officers for the
present quarter
J. T. Harry, w. P; VIM. j. Stowe, W. A; j.
Leander Adams, r. S.; 7. l.. Howe A. II. 5.
John Craig, FS.; W. A. Currence, T.; B. e.
Brown, c.; Logan 4. Mclean, 4. C.; DR.. J. Is.
Hunter, P. W. p.
This Division will have public display on the
23d of May, at which time several persons from
distance are expected to deliver addresses, suit
able to the occasion.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-09

FOUNTAIN OF BLOOD IN CAyERN.-E. G.
Squiers' notes on Central America describe won
derful effusion Of fluid resembling blood near
the town of Vitud, in the State of Honduras 1t
appears that there is continually oozing and drop
ping from the roof ofa cavern there a red LIQUID,
which upon falling coagulates so as to precisely
resemble blood. Like blood it corrupts, insects
deposit their larva in it, and dogs and buzzards
resort to the cavern to cot it. Attempts have
several times been made to obtain some of this
liquid for the purpose of analysis, but in all cases
without success, in consequence of its rapid de-
composition, whereby the bottles containing it
were broken. The small cavern or grotto during
the day is visited by buzzards and hawks, and at
night by multitude of vampire bats for the pur-
pose of feeding the unnatural blood. 1t is sit
uated on the border of rivulet, which it keeps
Redeemed with small flow of the liquid, which
has the color, taste and smell Of blood. In ap-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-09

The North British Review is one of the most
Jealous partsans Of abolition, and an earnest
sympathizer with bleeding Sumner and bleeding
Kansas, believing oil the "outrages" fabricated
concerning the latter Still, is unable to toler-
ate the oratory of the former, and, with all its
partaliy for the man is forced to confess its dis
gust with his speech
"When Mr. Sumner visited England, some
twenty years SINCE his society was courted in the
most cultivated circles, as that Of o man of quiet
manners, unassuming department, solid acquire
ments, liberal opinions, and sound; plain under
standing. We are not aware that his mind and
character, as manifested amongst his friends, have
undergone any material transformation in these
respects Yet this is the man who, in the matu-
rty of his judgment, instead Of detailing the cir
cumstances Of the crime against Kansas in un-
adorned language, and leaving them to tell their
own convincing story, racks his Imagination, or
his memory, for tropes and figures which the
youngest pupil Of what used to be called the Irish
school of eloquence would hardly have hazarded
in debating club. :.
"The individual instances relied upon in the
following passages are positively brought into
doubt, instead Of being more deeply impressed,
by his heroic illusions and superfuous epithets."
"There is m old story about q gentleman who
whilst listening to popular preacher, took the
liberty of audibly calculating, as they occurred
to him, the names of divines from whom the most
ambitious passages had been borrowed that's
Jeremy Taylor that's Barrow 'that,s South
and at length, when the exasperatsd preacher
turned round and rebuked him for irreyerence-
that's his own With equal facility could any
one tolerably well read inancient and modern ora
tory assign much Of Mr.. Summers highly.color-
ed and graudiloquent sentences to their original
owners-that's Burke that's Grattan,' that's
Erskine,' that's Curran'-and ON coming to the
plain, appropriate and really effective passages
that's his own. ls
This oraton was addressed to- the Senate, o
grave, unexcitable body, who may be seen seated
at their DESKS writing or reading, and only lifting
their heads to listen at intervals; and it occupied
two consecutive sittipgs in the delivery. The Or
nate and emphatic parts, therefore, must have
been deliberate compositions written out andcom-
mitted to memory, not sudden burst elioitedsby
enthusiastic applause Of sympathizing audience;
and Mr.. Summers friends justify them on the
ground that the speech was meant for general cir
culation and popular effect. II go, the exordium
and peroration would constitute the strongest inn
piled satire on the taste of his countrymen.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-09
Personal.

The Co-partnership heretofore existing between
MILLER g. MELTON, having been dissolved, it is
necessary that the business of the firm should be
closed We earnestly hope all who know them
selves indebted, will settle up Immediately. Don't
think, kind reader, because you owe sma"
amount that the call is not intended for you; it is
addressed particularly to all who are in arrears
If we can get all the small amounts that are DUE
it will be something considerable to US. l.. NJ
GR1sT, at the ENQUIRER Office, is authorized to
make settlements, and We trust our patrons Will
respond to the call we have made upon them
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-09

BG "concatenation of circumstances the
telling of which would occupy more space than
ought to be given to it, has prevented us from be-
slowing attention to this week paper. Ouryoung
est member has been quite i'll for several weeks;
but VIC oil hope to be fright side up" next week.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-09
FROST AND ICE.

Monday and Tuesday nights, very ungainly
and clumsy visit of "Jack Frost surprised every
one, in town and country; nipped our Springing
hopes in the very bud, and, we fear, made perfect
havoc with the fruit trees, and considerable
portion of the oat and wheat crops. Ice was seen
at mid day, Tuesday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-09
Correspondence Of the Mercury.
WASHINGTON, March 80.

WASHINGTON, March 20.
The Union paper is not much longer to remain
in charge of Mr.. Appleton as editor. Mr. Apple
ton has determined to abandon the paper, partly
on account of his health He has written but two
or three articles Cor it as yet. Mr.. Buchanan has
stated that he would give Mr.. Appleton the Col
lectorship of Portland, and that he did not desire
to indicate preference for any one to succeed
him as editor and that he does not wish to have
an organ for the Administration-never having
been able to perceive any benefit as arising from
such an institution. The establishment of the
Union was purchased and is owned by Mr. Wen
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-09
rO TAX PAYERS.

We have been requested by Col. STuRcIs, to
state that the Tax Books will be closed on and at'
ter the first day of May next.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-09
The Chinese Difficulty.

The Cabinet has, it is snd under earnest dclb-
Grafton the state of our relations with China. We
find the following statements on this subject in
the Washington Correspondence of tie New York
Herald, which We have no doubt ore substantially
authentic:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-09

- The editor of the firing and Trtst,
says he has seen the contrivance our lawyers
use when they "warm up with the subject"
He says "it's glass concern, and holds a.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-09
Sfraps 4 fatts,

James B. Clay, son of Henry Clay,
has been proposed as candidate for the
next Governor of Kentucky.