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NOTICE.-It being the intention of one "a
~ of the partners to remove West, the VI
stock Of DRUGS now on hands will be sold q
at COST. The stock consists of Drugs, Medi-
cines, Paints, Oils, Dye-Stuffs, Fancy Articles, q
large supply of shop-Furniture, and everything
necessary to constitute q complete and well.ar-
ranged DRUG-BUSINESS. Everything is fresh,
and recently purchased with care, and to the best
advantage. To Physicians, Merchants, Farmers,
and others, we would say, they now have IN op.
portunity of supplying themselves with fresh and
genuine medicines on better terms than are atfor-
ded them in the Charleston Of New York markets.
We warrant everything sold. If any one wish to
engage in the Drug Business, we will sell out on
accommodating terms. The Senior partner has
carried on the business for the last six years. and
the character and reputation of the house rs we'll
established, and commands liberal patronage.
.... II. G. JACKSON & co.
Sept 10 36 tt -a.r
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@HETH"S

ID EMAINING in the Post-Office at Yorkville,
IL s. G., on the first of October, which if not
taken out within three months. will be sent to the
Department as dead letters:
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ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER ~

ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER ~,
~ We propose to publish TIE GREAT BOOK
OF THE YEAR! The New Tale, by the author
ess of the LAMPLIGHTER! MISS CUMMfNS
has chosen for the title of her new book The nan1e
of the principal heroine, the beautiful and accom-
plshed MABEL VAUGHAN, and has written q
story which, for elegance Of diction and thrilling
interest, has rarely beeen equalled by any Amer
loan lady. The question has been repeatedly -.
ked-Can Miss Cummins write another book
equal to ''The Lamplighter! :" We can answer
this question now, with perfect assurance, notion
ly from our own personal knowledge, butfrom the
unqualified testimony Of literary gentlemen Of
Boston, who have read the work with great care,
and with absorbing interest, both Of whom pro-
nounce it superior book to her first, and assure
US that the authoress Of ''The Lamplighter," in
stead of losing position, win add immensely to
her previously well-earned and worldwide repu.
tation. 4n-e a.. -. .G.l:a@, $50 ) }Ii7
=. JOHN P. JEWETT & CO., Pa6li.asrsr ,y c
28S Westinghouse, Boston.
Sept "a -1'"1 [3S ia1Ha ~ 6tJGa2
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EAIR NOTICE.-All parsons indebted to
n the late firm of ADAMS & McC0RKLE, are
earnestly requested to call and settle. The busi-
ness must be brought to close, and that speedily
l-"peaceably if we can, and ,forcibly FIVE must"
ii : -. -a'-~ ADAMS & McCoRKLE =.
July 26 .fEG IT 10 {
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DIR. J. r. WALKER
SURGEON DENTIST,
e.

CheBter, C.3
WOULD respectfully inform the public that
w his rooms are now at the Cornwell House,
where he may be professionally consulted on Mon
days and Saturdays, and at Rock Hill, York Dis
trct, from the second Tuesday of each month un-
til the Friday following.
lie is now in possession of the science, material,
md instructions, for mounting Teeth on the CHE
OPLASTIC PROCESS, which is considered by
Dentists who have tried it, to be the perfection of
mechanical Dentistry for mounting partial or full
setts of Teeth.
july . 90 If
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In Equity---York.

j. n McEiwcc, Jr., ! Petition for F"nas Of
John A. Hagans. 4bsent UcjiOr
TT appearing to my satisfaction that the Defend
Il ant resides beyond the limits of this State-on
motion of Cawson, Solicitor for the Petitioner, it
is Ordered, that tue said Defendant do plead, an-
swer or demur to the same within three months
from the publication hereof. otherwise o decree
pro contesso, will be awarded against him for de-
fault. j. l.. MILLER, C. E. Y. D.
Oct Is 1851 Al 3m
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new ESTABLISHMENT!

r ]. MILLS, A. E. HUTCHINSON, and JOHN
J JOHNSON, having purchased the establish
ment of W. P. BROACH & CO., respectfully an
nounce to the people of the Indian Land, that
they will continue to do business under the style
of MILLS & co. They are now receiving new
:.. STOCK OF GOODS /.
for Spring and Summer, which has been selected
carefully in the Northern markets, and embraces
every variety required in a country store.
As they are determined to sell on the cheapest
and most accommodating terms, they trust that
the former customers of the establishment, and
their fredds generally, will continue to bestow q
generous patronage.
~t--- MILLS g. co.
April 16 ~- Is il. 1T
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South CaroIina---- York District.

Margaret Floyd, Applicant, rs David ]. Floyd,
ct. al, heirs.at-law of George NJ Floyd, deed.
TT appearing to my satisfaction that Carroll
l. Henry and wife Mary j., and s. G. Kennedy
and wife Eliz. G., defendants, reside without this
State. It is therefore Ordered that they do ap-
pear and object to the division or sale Of the real
estate of George NJ Floyd, deceased, on or before
the first day Of December next or their consent
will be entered of record.
J. NJ. ROSS, O. Y. D.
Aug "a 80 0t
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WEIKERT g. M'CANTS.

The successful conduct of the establishment has
enabled them to commence under every advan-
tage; the building is arranged specially for the
purpose; the very BEST WORKMEN have been
procured in every department; and with good
stock Of wel-seasoned timber and superior lot Of
pFINIsING MATERIALS, ..-,
direct from market the proprietors guarantee that
their work will not be surpassed here or else.
where The Senior partner Is nm experienced
workman, and they can therefore pledge them
selves for the superior DURABILITY and finish Of
their work. in every particular. They will con.
stantly be in receipt Of patterns and will be able
to put up jobs in the latest and most approved
styles. Particular attention will be given to oil
kinds Of
which will be done promptly and faithfully. The
Proprietors have purchased the right for this Sec
tion to use the PATENT METALLIC HUB AND
COUPLING, recent invention, which need only
be seen to convince any one of its superior value
in imparting ease, lghtness and durability to ev-
cry sort of vehicle. 1t adds but little to the COST
and renders the work almost doubly serviceable:
The public are respectfully invited to call at their
ROOMS, .-. -.
opposite STOVES HOTEL, and inspect their
work. The establishment has heretofore succeed
ed in giving entire satisfaction, and the new firm
are sure that with equal encouragement, they are
as we'll prepared and as ready to serve generous
public.
B65" All our work is warranted to stand good
for twelve mouths; and if any failure occurs
within that time, the repairing will be done care
fully and cheerfully.
Caland see US; and, meantime, "let ethimlaugh~
who rides" .raya..- sfv r-,'1 80
. .=--a. J. r. WIEKERT. ,E.'5.
JOHN McCANTS.
Sent IN az a.
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NEW CORN MILL.-The undersigned
~ takes this method to inform the public that
his CORN MILL, attached to his Tannery, will
be in operation on and after SATURDAY NEXT,
5th instant, and on every TUESDAY, WEDNES-
DAY and THURSDAY, succeeding.
Sept g 35 tt
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-22

T ANGUM ACADE1IY.-The exercises
IL of this Academy will commence on the FIRST
MONDAY (the 5th) IN OCTOBER, instant The
Scholastic year will be divided into two Sessions
Of Eve months each. Terms, per Session, Ss fol-
lows:-iii. H.9J 2 .".'t J7,G .gJ2IDa 7'H .'H
The Primary English Branches, .."...". 5 s 90
English Grammar and Geography, --~"7 %
The higher English Branches, Mathemst-
les, 10 w
No deduction made FOR absence Of pupils from.
the time of entering until the end Of the Session;
unless incases Of protracted sickness, or by spe,
eisl contract. 1919:
GTGG3 - W. J.HBOwEN, PrmapslI 4
ostI - -a.3-. $ ssIny2I gnii q! AstaoT3
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-22

COTTON SAW GINS.--The Subscriber
y is prepared to furnish to the Planters along
the line of the Charlotte and York Rail Roads,
COTTON GINS of the best quality, at So per
SAW Among the improvements of these Gins,
is the TIN COVERED BRUSH and its protection
from rats and the MOVABLE RIBS, by which
they can be renewed when worn.
n@- Freight paid by the subscriber.
JAMES NJ. ELLIOTT.
Winnsboro', April 80, 1857. 17:6m
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-22

HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE
Ill The Subscriber will sell his LOT in York
vile, on which there is q good DWELLING
HOUSE, containing six rooms, each having fire.
place. Also, q good Kitchen, Meat House, Lum-
ber House, Barn, Stables, Corn House, Carriage
House, &c.. and Well of excellent water. Terms
will be made accommodating.
j. M. ROSS.
Aug 90 80 3m
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-22

DANK OF CHESTER.-For the accom-
ID mediation Of parties removing to Mississippi,
Arkansas. Louisian,, Texas, or any part of the
West. this Bank is now prepared to furnish
CHECKS on New Orleans for notes Of any of the
Banks of South Carolina, Augusta or Savannah.
JOHN A. BRADLEY, Cashier.
Oct % 42 If
1VAX COLLECTOR fricuds of Jo-
Il SEPH C. MITCHELL respectfully announce
him as Candidate for TAX-COLLECTOR, at
the next election.
Oct % AZ If
DANK BILLS.-We will take BILLS of
I'D all, or any Bank in South Carolina in ~EX-
CHANGE for BOOTS and SHOES at PAR, and
the goods at prices to suit the times.
BOONE & CO., Charlotte, N. C.
NIOTICE.--Whereas my wife ASlNITH
~ WALLACE, has left my bed and board with
out any Just cause and refuses to return. all per-
sons are hereby notified that will pay no debts
of her contracting of whatsoever nature unless
compelled by law.
DMINISTRATOR'S SALE.--Will be
N sold at the late residence of SYLVESTER
HAGANS, deceased, on IUEoDh1, tne ou uay
of NOVEMBER next, a lot of Corn, Wheat, Oats,
Fodder, two Mules, Hogs, about % Cords Pine
Wood, Household and Kitchen Furniture, Farm
ing Utensils and other articles to numerous to men
ton. Terms made known on the day Of sale.
JAMES JEFFERYS, Admir-.
Oct % AZ 2t
R~S REWARD.-sTOLE from Rock
DI y Spring Camp Ground, on Sunday night
llth instant, large roam MARE MULE, about
fifteen hands high, three years old; also, Saddle,
Bride, Martingals and Leather Halter. The Stir
rups to the Saddle do not match. | have under
stood that such MULE was seen at Henderson
weaver's, at jamestown, on Monday morning,
18th, in possession Of man named JOHNSTON.
Said man is about 80 or 35 years of age, rather
slender made, and little on the dark skin order
He had on broad cloth Coat and spotted Pants
He was then travelling the Yorkville road towards
said place. Fifty Dollars will be given for the
delivery of said Mule or Seventy-fve Dollars for
the Mule and man. Address,
B. C. ALLEN,
Rutherfordton, N. c.
Oct % AZ
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-22

COLUMBIA MILLS.--Those Mills are
y manufacturing COTTON OSNABURGs and
YARNS of superior quality. All orders prompt
ly filled. Country merchants will do we'll to or
der direct from
JAMES G. GIBBES s. CO.,
Columbia, S. G.
OctS 40 At
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-22
REPORT

And Account OF Adam Ivy, Agent OF the
Cntawba Indians, for the year 1851
To the Hon. Presiding Judge Of
Court Of Common Pleas for
York District-FaH Term, 1857
II BEG leave to report that the Catawba Indians
now number about si1ty-eight. have nothing
new to report with regard to their situation or
condition for those particulars would refer you
70 last report Some of them continue to express
a desire to remove West and unite with the
Choctaw Indians, and am still of the opinion 1t
would be much to their advantage to do so.
submit herewith, statement of the amount
received and paid out by me for the Indians since
nv last report, which ask leave to refer to as a
part of this report.
Respectfully submitted.
ADAM IVY, Agent.
ADAM IVY, Agent Of Cata,cba indians,
In Account DR.
To Balance cash in my hands as per last
October ] 1856, S $50 SO
"Cash received of Treasurer Of Upper
Division, in part of the appropriation
for 1857, 800 W
"Balance of the appropriation for the
year 1857, 'oo W
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EOR SALE.-A No. l COOK, WASHER
Il and IRONER, young and likely. Also, one
HOUSE and LOT on jefferson street, known as
the "Hyndman residence" Also, the lot on
Church street known as the "Magnolia." These
lots are desirable property and will be sold low.
J. s. SADLER.
Sept 10 36 tt
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NOR RENT.--The subscriber offers For
Il Rent the HOUSE AND LOT at present occu.
pied by him, opposite "Stowe's Hotel" The
building is well-arranged, and has heretofore
been used as Private Boarding House. Posses
sion given on the 1st of January, 1868.
W. B. METTS.
Oct 8 40 4t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-22

COMETHING NEW!-The undersigned
y takes this method of informing the citizens of
ROCK HILL and the public generally, that they
have formed Co-partnership in the TAILORING
BUSINESS at Rock Hill, where they will be pleas
ed to receive JOBS in their line of business
Monthly Fashions received from New York and
Philadelphia. ,,
R. C. ROBINSON.
Oct Is Al 3m
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SOUTH CAROLINA,
YORK DISTRICT. ! Personally appeared A.
Ivy, Agent for Catawba Indians, before me, and
makes oath that the above report, with the sew
eral matters and things therein embraced are just
and true according the best Of his knowledge and
belief.
Sworn to and subscribed beforeO
me. J. C. CHAMBERS, N. P.
ADAM IVY, Agent.
October 8, 1857.
Oct % 42 lW
NNUSLINS.-A fine lot of MUSLlNS, ran
Nl ging in price from 10 to 81 cents. For Sale
by L. oh0oADhh" oo p'o'
July 16 20 II
VXTANTED.-50,000 900 yards of good WOOL
" EN- JAMES and LINSEY CLOTH wanted
by ADAhos o. Mo'oAhhn ~
Aug20 ID
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REPORT
Of the Commissioners of the Poor for York
District---Fall Term, 1857.

District---Fall Term, 1857.
To His Honnr, j. Brltop O.NraR, J"d1'
orMs Court or Common Pie"s
and GtHSral SeSsjons:--
TNHE COMMISSIONERS OF THE POOR re-
Il port the following tTau,actions since Fall
Term, 1856, tn witt
The Lunatic Paupers supported at the Asylum
are Jane ]. Hopkins, Alexander Adickes, Nancy
Faris, Selena Dulin, John Clark, 7. d. Harris,
E. A. Shurley, and Amzi Black. T. D. Harris, has
been returned.
The Paupers supported at the Poor House arc
William Wilson and Wife Margaret Tomlinson,
Jemima Mattocks, Margaret Mattocks, Rebecca
Mattocks, Mary Faris, Nancy Sansing, Elizabeth
Sansing, Jane Sansing and Child Nelly Graham,
Rachel Duncan, Eliza Dover, Mary Kenady and
Ann Mattocks and Child
The assessment for the benefit Of the Poor for
the year 1856, was. 80 per cent upon the General
tax which is euual-after deducting Tax-Collec.
tors Commissions-to So, 558 48 and S25 90 re-
ceived on McKnights Bastardy Bond, and So6l
81 received from former Treasurer, making the
whole amount received (S3,1 42) Thirty one
hundred and forty five dollars and forty-two cents
The repairs on the Poor House and outbuldlngs
as presented by the Grand Jury, at the Spring
Term of 1857, have been completed.
Herewith is submitted q statement of the a.
mount received and paid out for the benefit of the
Poor since the last report:
P. B. DARWIN, FORMER TREAS'R., REPORT.
DR..
To amt on hands, see former Report S 895 O9
1857. Or. -
Oct. 81. By cash paid Geo. Steele, agt.
for Mary Carson, two years, 5 80 %
90. " cash paid T. S. Pagan, agent
for ]. Turner, "a 90
/" &c" Margaret Carson, 10 60
" " cash paid John S. Moore and
Sons account of 1866 &l856, IL 90
Nov. 10. " cash paid N. S Camp build
ing chimney at Poor House, %
Boy for services in building
chimney, 2 70
{. 20. "paid ]. C. Wilson, for build
ing Kitchen, Corn crib, haul
ing and work on chimney, lO2 81
s. E. & J. R. Bratton for lnm-
Der, B "a
" " J. Bolton Smith, for brick, . 40
" " " for hauling brick, 80
L" 6. " Robert Whtesides, for lum-
Der, l8 81
' keeper of T Poor % House, ~ 100 90
Commissions on 1926 09 paid out, 8 II
1888 Is
Feb. 2, 1857 Amount paid R. S. Moore,
present Treasurer, SOL 81
S895,O9
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AW NOTICE.--The undersigned have
Ia this day formed a partnership in the practice
of Law and Equity in York District. Office in
the Court Yard, directly in rear of the Court
House, where one or both of them at all times can
be found. l. D. WITHERSPOON.
EDWARD MOORE. -
January 8, 1857. 2 tt
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WHOSE FAULT ?--I have urged the
w settlement of some bonds Of long standing
in the Commissioners Office. The 25th instant
is Return Day for York District Look out.
JNO. L. MILLER, C. E. Y d.
Sept II 81 80
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YORK SHERIFF'S SALES.

Sept. 8, 1857. 30 law
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-07-24
VALUABLE FARMS FOR SALE.

LtND IN YORK COGNTY EOK saIE -
W.T. subscriber oilers for sale the tract OF land upon
.;,., Snie9 the late John Winston recently resided
III FORK county, about three miles north OF vii
SIsns6urg S aud adjoining the lands OF DR. r. j. Waller,
Shell ' " ' ~ ~
ne tract contains $40 acres with excellent dwelling
WIN seven rooms well arranged, new framed quarter
WIN tour rooms, ice house and barn nearly new The
ana garden newly enclosed with the best hear, tim
per- siso nl other necessary houses in good repair
rue wfeHt crop of the present year is estimated u,
from 900 to ZOO bushels
II sale is not effected privately before the lot ,Yy of
ctoOer 1t will b- that day (t nir not on the r,t
premises. " "
Persons wishing purchase are referredto Mr. Hanson
helaIn. who has charge Of the promises and will t,k
pleasure IN giving all necessary information
TERMS accommodating upon the purchss, ,uo,.v
being satisfactorily secured For any further nforn,;o
naa'ess the subscriber ut Hanover Court House Vrri
n'a' SiCk L.. WINSTON, Executor Of
,., jNo. X. WINSTON, deceassd.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-07-24
/ 800 ACRES OF ALBEMARLE LAND FOX

gVyHE undersigned oters for SALE rii,ateY on accom-
mods,inp terps ,Ga al{eYsi ,arh,s described below
II mot ,cI by ls Is; of aepteber next they will then
n soa t public auction. 2ussession given N liae to seed
IiO ucrc3 Of land part Of the RlonmGel ar" adJoin'
inc Inc land of Pe,er McGphea aud w. w. dmer one;
third iyY Creek Lawirounds and IL acres OF pilaeed
y,;,od.jsld Price eco per acre.
Yatos' mart of bloomfield, adjoins the ~ ;. inrH,
within 6yo miles of the University contains 4oo acres
we'll tmbered and can be had cheap at $per
acre. ,.. n,.,s,
Verulem Miss d. Goochs farm adloins hioo'n ?slu @
and the lands Of T. w. N Noand coLens Wy acre., ocy
OF which are cleared has III Aandsohc new dWelhc
wi nine large .oons ust nished and all necessary out
t.ll:,;ys lrice S33 per acre.
.'fsitfnbothau the property OF Dr.: w. f. tiooea,
beautiful farm Of 36s acres. adjoining the ishda oI
N Nulaud aud Peter McfieRee, aud has on II an ample
supply of wood sud buildings Price 9l3 por acro.
four tracts of land all lie within less than wv.
,,es OF Woodville Depot, On the Central t"iToaa ~
refined neighhorhuud, and convenient 70 Cahro''es
tho University aud to bloomfield Male Academy ~ue.
in future will be eondu ted by Messrs W. Lehoy brown
md W w. Tebb,, and will be one OF the very oes1 pre-
para,ory Schools in Virginia. n,
Richards lies the Blue Ridge, on bott et,r2 p, n
line between Abemsrlc and Rocking s',, hstie h9tl
BROWNS Gap and contains ~ ite0 acres ot valuable
land only 100 sce C, which Arc clearod' Price % pc
ch the Ia, September. the undersigned at Boonhea
will commence SELL at public auction all the persons
property except the Negroes belonging ~ !hS
mentioned farms.
Nav a-sc,: p. Il. GooDLOE.
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THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
,ry..sRxp DAILY. 'EaI'wkKKLr. AND wkxxLy.
sY RITCH1E & DUNNAVANT.
7 Z K NJ \

=, Daily Paper. seven dollars per annum, and a, th.
sbi dollar. If taken for o shorter period than one
RI" r%r the Semi uweeSly, nve dollars per snuum ant
y' ;,., for SIN moths. payable in advance For the
,y rnoa.rer s. per aanum or six copies tor $40 tt
We; Nra nvsr,soly in advance. When letters containing
~ s son, by mall they must DO registered, or they
~: ~. \, tie ..S Of the writers.
s"'' TEAMS of ADVERTISING.
,v Dy,y ESslIRER-for TEN lines or less frs
I'm tl,y GEMS and every succeeding insertion TWEEN
cra,s Ii inserted twice week or ture. times
W. aud hall cents for each insertion afte
Mud inserted only week fifty cent,
t es.n W.. SrY,.wxExLr For TIN liucs or less. hrs
,on ,eveny.ave ccnts for each subsequent insertion
.sr rIn:, whra inserted only week seventy 1--WE
lis FOR each insertion
e ,as WExxiy-For TIN lines or less, first inser.
.,rcu,y.hyr ceuts for each continuance 6fty cent?
,nusl -crser. charged S35 for square OF ten
$50 Tor two squaIes and in that proportion for ad-
asr,eu,s of greater length. eNccp, Auctioneers who
W. rsn:sed sl0p. paper included.)
- Ali OBITUARIES and Tributes of Respect exceeding
~ ~ Eprs sIc charged 10: as advertisements.
'1,r, ,roJ distance must Ge accompanied with the
ge pay satisfactory references 10 insure execution
ArFSA dues 20 ,hs ohce may be remtted per msi IN
Ea! available Bank notcs, if registered. the risk OF
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K,SsAs-AC CALM CONSIDERATION OF THE
SUBJECT.

II not unfreauently occurs. in fact it IS almost 'n'a
r;sbe that an undue Importance attached too long 10
any subject or object, the genuine merits o' "n'en
have slrssdy been considered and pronounced upon'
snosndsrs indifference if not disgust in tho puo''c
mind An urgent, incessant absorbing stra'" OF
conmsnt and criticism on any single question: Whe'
,ber nsr,ainng to politics, religion, or aught elae
y;,b;r IN. range of human understanding, soon pals
rno, ,bs nopular tnse, and particularly when 'ne
orss,;op is TO all practical purposes, already decided.
w, mus therefore ask the indulgence OF our readers
:, advance a. we enter upon another article on KAN
az. There WAS time, when this was a topic teem'
IN, with interest, and repete with novelty; when the
.v, of the nation was snaousy turned TO the ever
vsrvur fortunes OF the conlendng hosts o' The
North and South, struggling for the mastery in the
,orr,orv. when turmoil and bloodshed were rife, and
,ov and order we're cried down by coptendng fac
,;ons. There was then an important problem IN pro-
ooss If solutions whether the institution of slavery
could or would be extended into Kansas or not, wat
the question uppermoSt 10 the minds Of Northern
and southern lnen-they using every Effort sgans
t. we appealing to people 10 avail themselves
an opportunity to carry our institutions into that in
yi,ing territory. The contest was warm aud for
rme it seemed close and doubtful.
But it is idle now to deny that the South has pee'