Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-12
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Eucador have entered into formal alliance
for the purpose of preventing encroachments
from North America. They have doubtless
become alarmed at the recent demonstration
in Nicaragua.
The King of Hanover has been ad-
mitted member Of Hanoverian Lodge
(White Horse) of Free Masons. His Maj
esty was passed by special diploma through
the three degrees, and will shortly be inaug-
urated Grand Master of all the Hanoverian
Lodges.
A mother and four daughters, all of
whom reside in Northampton, have, collec-
lively, approached the altar of Hymen sew
enteen times! The mother had four hus-
bands, one of her daughters four, and the
others three each. ...
Gov. Allston has ordered review,
in Charleston, Wednesday, which will add
to the interesting exercises going on tor the
amusement of our Charleston friends. The
Governor is attracting great attention by his
courtesy and friendliness of manner to all
who have the privilege Of his acquaintance.
There were 10 divorce suits .institu
ted in San Francisco during the year 1856.
In 80 of these cases DEGREES Of divorce have
already been granted. In 1855 there were
72 divorce suits commenced in San Francis
co, and it is presumed that DEGREES dissolv-
ing marriage have been rendered in all Of
them.
The United States Navy consists Of
II ships of the line; l3 frigates, 10 sloops
Of war, 8 brigs, schooner, screw steam
ers of the first class, Of the second class,
2of third class, 8 side wheel steamers of
the first, of the second class, . of third
class, 8 steam tenders, 5 storeships, and l
permanent receiving vessel. Total Is. YES
sells, carrying 2,243 guns.
The New York Herald, referring to
the death of Mr.. Brooks, speaks of him
thus: "He was gentle, naturally, as many
soldiers are, kind, and opposed to brawls and
bloodshed. In his State he was regarded as
peculiar foe to duelling, and very quiet
gentleman. Intellectually, his rank was
high; he was very superior to the modern
takers and blusterers of the South, and had
he lived, might have come to political great
ness"
- The Washington correspondent of the
Nep York Herald understands that our
government has determined to send an agent
clothed with full and ample power to the
government of Venezuela, asking indemnity
for the spoliation of our citizens property
destroyed by that government. The matter
has been under consideration for some time,
and it is abundantly shown that gross outra-
ges were committed upon the persons and
property of our citizens.
A letter from Highland county, Va,
dated January 21st, confirms the reported
existence of q volcano in Pendleton co. 1t
says: "About two weeks since, the citi-
zens of Crab Bottom, and adjacent county,
were startled by loud and sudden explo-
sion, followed by sensible motion of the
earth, which was caused by volcanic erup-
ton near q settlement called the Hunting
ground, on the main ridge of the Allegheny
Mountains, in the upper part of Peudleton
near Highland" The writer goes on to
state, that at the date of writing, the erup-
lion still continued active.
--NEw ORLEANS, Feb. 6.-By the ar
rival of schr. Asia, we have Tampico dates
to the 10th ult., two days later. Trade was
entirely suspended, and every one was in ex-
pectation of the town being devastated by
the revoluGonists, headed by Garsea. The
ater indeed had already commenced depre-
lations by attacking the residence of the
British consul, taking therefrom nearly o
quarter of million of dollars that had been
sent there for safety by a number of mer-
chants The Tampico people seemed power
less as regards aid. Appearances indicated
that the revolutionists have everything there
own way.
LANCASTER, Pa, Feb. 4, 1957.-Mr.
Buchanan has so far determined upon the
persons who are to constitute his Cabinet as
10 warrant me in naming the men, though
not the positions they will respectively fill.
From the South, Cobb, of Georgia; Floyd,
Of Virginia, certain; Pickens, of South
Carolina, or Brown, of Tennessee, contin-
gent. From the North and West, Bright, of
Indiana; Clifford, of Maine, and Judge
Black, of Pennsylvania, who is hard press
ID for Secretary of State. The only draw
pack to this gentleman is J. Clancy Jones,
If the Old Keystone, whe has number of
warm and Jealous friends. The chances are
hat Judge Black will be chosen.--HeraU.
We have often heard of men being
zilled in battle by the wind of cannon balls,
which passed very near them, but the follow
ng, which happened at the battle of Mas
aya, in Nicaragua, is of little different
character: "Capt. George Leonard, Of
Company B. First Rifles, was in the thick
,st of the fight, at the head of his men,
when he dropped insensible upon the ground.
report reached headquarters that he was
lead. Shortly afterwards rumor had it that
le was not dead, but had been. shot in the
mouth. Thefact was he had not been touch
ID but bullet passed SO closely to his lips,
hat it took the breath completely out of his
BODY After lying about ten minutes he re-
covered and was so unconscious of the cause
If his fall that he attributed it to fit of
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