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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1858-10-28

HgM Mr. Peabody, the generous founder c
the Peabody Institute, in Baltimore city, has re
Gently added 5000, 900 to the fund for its erec
ton, making upwards of a half million of dol
lars which he has given.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-22

"aoniNIioHJ APth Ike
Since I last wrote you, Mr.. Benton has died.
A short time previous to his death, he wrote a
note to two of his old friends, requesting that Con-
gress should make no parade over his death. His
obsequies were celebrated with great simpli
city, and his remains taken to Missouri. The day
before he died, he requested his physician to at
tend and see him die. "Come and see me die, sir.
1 am going to die, sir. Come and see me die sir"
In the Senate, yesterday. the Telegraph bill to
Utah was defeated. The Utah war is getting less
popular every day.
The House are engaged, to-day, on the Kansas
bill. The question is the appointment of q COM
mittee of conference, to meet, one from the Senate.
The interest in the question has very much dimin-
ished. The motion for O committee Of conference
has just been adopted, by q ma jority of one vote.
think it will end. however, in nothing.
The recent Geographic despatch that o PROPOSE
ton had been introduced into the Spanish Cortes
is pronounced false. Such action by the Spanish
Government would be the height Of madness. Cuba
would then be in revolution, and the fllibusters
would be in demand.
The Department of State have refused on appli-
cation by the notorious Wilson, of Massachusetts,
for a passport for one of his negro friends. Mr..
Cass says, in reply to the application "a pass
port being o certificate of citizenship, has never,
since the foundation of the Government, been
granted to persons of color. No change in this
respect has taken place in consequence of the de-
cision Of tho bred Scott case"
The deficit in the Treasury still continues to in
crease. The $40, 600, 900 loan will soon be ex-
hausted. There is but one remedy for this, that
is economy very difficult virtue, however, for
Government. CONGAREE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-22
For the Yorkville Enquirer.
THE NEXT LEGISLATURE.

Mr.. Editor:-It is time the people Of York
District were casting about for suitable represen-
tatives in the next legislature. The names of
several gentlemen have been presented. and in
addition to those already before the public, we
desire 10 place those of our young friends, Mr.. l.
n. W1rnERs and B. H. MOORE, Esq. We think
with GA Citizen" in your last issue, that the
claims of young men are too frequently neglected,
that years are too often considered synonymous
with wisdom, and that by r~etardiug instead of
encouraging our rising men, we shut them out
from a useful career aud ourselves from the benefit
of their best exertions.
The gentlemen whose names we have presented
are generally known and esteemed-their families
are known and respected-they are identified with
the interests of our District, and we have every
assurance that, in their hands, Der veal will suf-
fer no detriment, if talent, zeal and integrity can
do aught for its promotion.
Allow US to express the hope that, relying on
the generous instincts of the people, they will
con6dentially enter the arena, and, moreover, that
the voters of York District will give their claims
that consideration which they so justly deserve.
VOTER.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-22

On hearing the presentlncnts, it is ordered that
50 much as relates TO the condition of the roads in
reuernl-the mile stones and sections of the road
designated in the presentments, be copied and SER
we'd on the Board or Boards of Commissioners OF
Roads in York District; the corporation of the
O " of York and the respective Commissioner
in what divisions portions of the roads presented
NAV lie, with q rule requiring the matters of
which the Grand Jury complain to he remedied
forthwith and if default be made in any particu-
Ior. that indictments be preferred for the same Mt
the next term.
It is further ordered, that so much as relates to
free negroes: slaves hiring their own time; per-
mits to slaves revision of the statute laws; the
nenal code, and n penitentiary: the system Of
of banking, and the free school system, be copied
md furnished to the Senator and Representatives
from York District, to be by them laid before the
General Assembly at their next session.
Il is further ordered, that the P~resentments and
orders be published in the YoRKvILLE ENQUIRER.
JOHN BELTON ONEALL.
April Goth, 1858.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-22
For the Yorkville Enquirer.
THE NEXT LEGISLATURE.

Mr.. Editor In the back numbers of the En-
ou1RER, we see the names Of several gentlemen
announced as suitable persons to represent US in
the next Legislature. Without any dis%paragement
to any gentleman heretofore announced, we would
respectfully present the names ofG. W. WILLIAMS,
JAMES BRIAN, J. C. CHAMBERS, and W. c BLACK,
as men every way qualified for this important
post. The two former are men long known to the
people of our District for their ability, and integ'
rity; and while the one unites with the highest
proficiency as an advocate at the Bar, a mind rich
and varied with the stores of learning; the other
possesses an extensive acquaintance with men and
human nature, and that sound and enlarged 'com-
mon sense which We need so much in the Legis-
ture. OF the latter two it is unnecessary to speak,
since they have recently been brought before our
people as members of the old delegation-the one,
its Young and talented Chairman, and the other Of
ripe culture and profound attainments in financial
science. With such q ticket, we feel well assured
that the interest of our District would suffer no
detrimeut. MANY VOTERS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-22
AN ENIGMA.
l nm q compound of six parts
Am used in almost all the arts
Ger all the globe I oft have been,

/ nm q compound of six parts
Am used in almost all the arts
Ger all the globe I oft have been,
Yet meier by mortal eye was seen.
The first and second of my parts,
Are sometimes found with farmers carts,
My sixth and first is what the beau
Is most afraid his lass will show;
My fourth and first put with my last,
Join'd with my fifth is all that's past;
NY first and sixth united, make
Brave Perry's w~atchword on the lake;
My sixth and fifth put with my third,
Would be a name by France reverb;
My first and third, was killed by Jews,
When he to cheat, disguised his shoes.
When time began, my whole wasform'd,
l into life have millions warm'd,
No heat in me was ever found,
Nor light, nor smell, nor any sound,
Yet | can burn the hardest steel,
And make gaiyanic batteries yield,
Ioften deal in human blood,
Yet all mankind pronounce me good;
furnish man with meat and drink
My name is known DER all the land,
From Greenland's sens to India's strand;
While time endures, on earth I dwell,
Yet what I am, no man can tell.
e6y A solution is requested.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-22
Jail Delivery.

Our quiet community was not a little disturbed
last evening by the announcement OF the fact that
some six or seven prisoners had escaped from our
Jail. We have taken pains to ascertain as far as
possible, the true statement Of facts.
About 7 o'clock last evening, some resident in
the neighborhood of the Jail observed several per-
sons whom lie knew to be prisoners making off
from the locality, and gave the alarm. Chief mar
shall Burdell, with his aids were soon on the spot
and succeeded in s~rresting the last Of the prison
ers, Ferguson, who had some mishap in descend
ing his ladder.
This wholesale deliverance was affected by keys
manufactured by S~palding, who as our readers
generally know, was convicted of Grand Larceny
ut the last term Of our Court. These keys or skee-
ton wards were manufactured from a tin basin, or
the rim of it-a vessel allowed to another prisoner
to wash in. We saw the remnants of the pan, and
there can be no doubt of the fact, acknowledged
by Ferguson, that the keys were made out of leath-
er. the remnants Of q pair of boots, furnishing
similar evidence. This man, S~palding, is evident
" an adept at his business.
The keys thus manufactured, were transported
from the cell of Spalding to that in which Mean
drews and Slayin were secured, by means Of q
telegraph" strips of cotton or blankets tied to-
eether and thrown with sufficient force to convey
them in their possession, the latter occupants re-
leased themselves ny unlocking the pau-locKS Sc
curing their cells, thus gaining access to the main
passage.
The lock of this was forced, and through the in
secure aperture therein, ono of the prisoners got
through, and outside, forced the lock of the main
outer grated door, thus giving q free egress to the
occupants of that floor. The prisoners having
then access to the outside aisles surrounding the
cells, merely knotted the strips of their blankets,
and securely fastening them inside, descended to
terra .frma, the outer windows having no grating.
The names of the escaped prisoners are given in
the Sherif's advertisement in another column
McAndreys and Slavin have been condemned to
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-22
RDo CARD PRESS.

In order to be fully equal to this fast age, our
publisher has purchased a new NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Card and Bill-Head Franklin Press; and has al
ready put it into perfect running order. It's a
beautiful affair-creditable to the ingenuity and
skill of any machinist, and working charmingly
enough to catch the eye of the coolest looker-on,
however inveterately old-fashiOned he may be-
Worth q visit-call and see it.
With such an aid, making at the slowest move
ment 500 impressions per hour, we need not as
sure the public that their orders can now be filled
at prices hitherto unknown to these regions, and
in the best possible style. Visiting and Business
Cards, Bill. Heads, Blank notes, Circulars, &C.,
&c., will be printed to order, at the shortest notice,
in one or several colors, in finished style, and at
rates which certainly ought to attract the patron
age of the most economical.
Send in your orders receive your moneys worth
twice-told and, thereafter, rest satisfied that
you have done a good service
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-22
COURT.wEEK.

The Special term of the Court, ordered by Judge
O'NEALL began it's sessions on Monday. AT the
time of writing, but little has been done beyond
the matter-of-cours business. To-day (Wednes-
day. has been assigned for the trial of THOMAS ).
BELL, charged with the murder Of JAMES ALLEN
Senr. and at the conclusion of this case, (proba-
bly, on Friday morning) the case against THOMAS
DICKSON will be brought up for trial.
We publish elsewhere the presentment OF the
Grand Jury, at this term, and ask for it an atten-
tive perusal. Several topics of much importance
are touched upon and in a manner which be-
tokens. at least, the earnestness of the Jury
Read the document!
The Court will continue in session until Satur.
day evening.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-22
A Lucky Man.

"Wise men ne'er sit and vail their loss,
But cheerily seek how to redress their harms"
With q persavering spirit and undismayed by
the blanks he had drawn, Mr.. Heinrich Peters, an
employee on the South Carolina Railroad, pur-
chased a ticket. No. 2933O, Glass B, in Swan &
Co.'sGeorgia Lottery. Imagine his feelings when
he found that No. 29330 had drawn $50, 1000.
Undiscouraged by trivial disappointments, his
reward is q competency for life.
"When fortune means to men most good,
She looks upon them with q threatening eye"
So all that want money read the splendid scheme
in our columns, and send a $40, SIS or $3.50 to s.
Swan & Co., Augusta, Ga. Never despair. 1t
may be your turn next.
"Things out of hope arc comprised oft with ven
turing"
OF course the prize will be promptly paid, when
due. Swan g. Co., are noted for prompt payment.
Publishers of papers will youch for that we do.
Charleston IS. CO. News.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-22
ny. We are very DESTROYS to give narticula

ny We are very DESTROYS to give particular
attention to the local department of our paper ;
and to this end, we would ask our friends in the
various portions of the District, Postmasters and
others, to give us reliable accounts of whatever
matters Of general interest, that may transplre in
their respective localities. Notices of Marriages
and Deaths will be promptly inserted, when ac-
companied by a responsible name. Announce
ments of religious and temperance meetings will
be inserted with pleasure, and without charge.
Our friends, Clergymen, POstmasters and 9TH
ers, can, and we trust will, aid US materially IN
contributing interesting items, of this nature to
our columns.
~ In order to encourage the efforts of all
who are favorable to our enterprise, we propose
to send a copy of the ENQUIRER, gratis, to any one
making up a club of ten subscribers and senoing
SIS, in advance. To clubs of six, the paper Will
be sent for $40 so, with an extra copy to the person
making the club.
nay WIN. P. McFADDEy, Esq, and NJ. JONES,
are authorized to act rs agents for the ENQUIRER
receive money and give receipts for the otnce.
eEy~ H. JUDGE MOORE. ESQ, is our authorized
agent to obtain subscriptions and advertisements
and to collect money due the office, in Charleston
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-22

Who THE southern MATRoN" s." Belle
Britain" in a letter to the New Orleans Picayuns,
dated at Richmond, refers to Miss Cunningham,
'the Southern Matron," and the lady who con.
ceived the idea of purchasing Mount Vernon. ''She
is" remarks this correspondent, "a native Of
Charleston, and an invalid from infancy. Never
having been married, the title Of sMatron' is, of
course, a m%isnomer; unless by figure of speech,
we may call her the "Virgiu Mother of the great
cause to which she is dedicating her feeble, yet
most effective existence. II
y \ 4 l found Miss Cunningham con-
fined to her bed and marveled to see such strength
coming out Of weakness. 1t lis the power ofthought,
or will, or rather Of lovs, that creates and controls
the world. There, pale and physically feeble, this
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-22

THE TooTHAcHE.-"My dear friend" said H.,
81 can cure your toothache in ten minutes"
"How? How ?" I inquired. "Do it in pity"
Christianity" said he. "Have you any alum"
eyes"
Bring it, with some common salt"
They were produced. My friend pulverized
them, and mixed them in equal quantities, then
wei q small piece of cotton, causing the mixed
powder to adhere, and placed it in my hollow
tooth.
There said he, "if that does not cure you, I
will forfeit my head. You may tell this to every
one, and publish it every where. The remedy is
Invaluable"
1t was as he predicted. On the introduction Of
the mixed alum and salt, 1 experienced q sensa-
ton of GOODNESS, which gradually subsidized, and
with it alum and salt. 1t cured the torments of
the toothache. -Erchanqe.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-22
A Remembrance from Utah.

WASHINGTON, April IA.
An address from the people of Salt Lake City
was read in the Senate to-day. They ask re-
dress of their grievances, and complain of the ut
ter contempt with which the acts of their Cover
nor and Assembly have been treated. They point
to conflicts between the United States troops and
the States as indicative of the decay of the Union,
adding that riots occur even in Congress-. They
recount their trials and explosions from the Wes-
tern States, and speak Of the Utah expedition as
unwelcome, saying that no officer protected by the
Administration shall exercise dominion over them
while the army remains in the Territory. They
VOW to uphold Brigham Young and his policy, and
by the help Of God, to maintain their religion, SC.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-22
The Prospect OF q Flood.

The news which is brought from all quarters by
the mail is indicative Of serious danger, from high
water to the entire lower Mississippi valley. The
Memphis Bulletin, of the Both ultimo, says:
"The river Il this point is still rising, and has
come up within twenty inches Of extreme high
water mark. The water is flowing entirely over
the track to the Memphis and Little Rock Railroad.
at o distance of FIVE miles from the terminus on the
opposite side of the river.
The Little Rock Democrat, of the Odd ult., has
a similar announcement 1t declares that:
1.-THE river is higher than for fourteen years,
and still rising. The rain still falling rapidly
(Monday.) The present prospect is for an extern
sive overflow, and great destruction Of property.
1t yet lacks, at this point, four feet of the great
freshet of 1874; though in many places the banks
are completely submerged, and the destruction Of
stock must already be very great"
At Napoleon City, the water has flooded the
streets. A daughter of a citizen of that place fell,
last week, from o gallery of the residence of her
sistance could be rendered. The whole town is
seventeen feet under water.
The Vicksburg Sentinel, of the I'd instant, says:
1.-THE river at this point is now within a few in
ches of the stage of 1850, and from our telegraph
&c despatcnes IL Will oe seen the upper rivers are
still going up. The Forest City arrived at our
wharf last evening, at dark, from Napoleon, re-
ports that town completely inundated, and the
citizens are compelled to go from place to place In
boats or upon floating logs. The town of Prentiss
is in the same condition. The levee belt " Napo"
leon on the Arkansas side, and below Greenville on
the Mississippi side, have given away, and the
whole country on both sides will soon be submer-
ged. The Arkansas and White Rivers are higher
than they have been known for years, and rising.
The Tennessee, Cumberland and Missouri are in
the same condition.
The Vicksburg papers, of the Sd inst, contain
an additional information.
1.-THE officers of the R. II. Winslow (which boat
passed down on the I'd to Vicksburg) report that
at or near Island One Hundred, there was q Gre
vase in the levee through which nine feet of water
was pouring at q powerful rate. They were in
formed that there were several small brakes in
that vicinity and much damage had already been
sustained. The Winslow was obliged to bring all
the way freight to this point, being unable (the
water being so high) to make her usual landings.
"The officers of the steamer Whiteman, from
Yazoo River last night, state that the rain has
been pouring DOWN. in torrents in that religion, and
the river very high. When they left Yazoo City,
yesterday morning, the water was getting up into
the town.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-22

GOVERNOR FORD CoNvERTED.-Gov. Thomas
Ford, of Ohio, long known as a powerful political
speaker, has been converted in the revival. On
Wednesday last he appeared at the Union. Prayer
Meeting in Columbus, and made a statement,
which is reported as follows:
she remarked that for long years the world had
been his master; for it he had lived to it he had
given his strength and heart. But now he had
chosen another and q better master, the Lord Je-
sus Christ. He spoke with humility of his unwor-
thiness, ascribed his hope Of salvation wholly to the
grace Of God. He said that when first he yielded
his heart to Christ, he felt inclined to keep the
matter to himself and the circle Of his most init
mate friends; but soon his conversion was publish
ed in the papers, and he then felt that he had no.
tice served upon him that not only Gods eye, but
the eyes of the world were upon him that it would
be his duty in all his ways to exemplify the pow
err and blessedness of the religion Of the gospel.
He was determined henceforth to bear testimony
for Christ and live for his glory. Mr.. FordIs man
ner was earnest, but subdued and humble, and his
address brought tears to many eyes.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-22
SONS OF

Att recent meeting of Concord Division, No. 49,,
the following persons were elected officers for the
present quarter:
F. A. Faris, ". p; ]. D. Boyd, ". A.; D.. T.
R. s.; NJ. A. Faris, 4. r. s.; 7. J
Huddlestone, F. s.: Joseph Starnes, r.; ]. A..
Barnett. c.; W. J. Smith, 4. c.: VIM. Watts, /.
s.; j. Barnett, 0. s.; D. Cook, Chaplain; J.
A. Wallace, j. p. ". Z.
Officers of Besrshsba Diri*iOa, No. Sd. J.
Hill. ". r.: J.. R.. S. Meek. ". H. W. r. Davis,
r. S.; J.. R. Mcknight, A. r. s.: W. A. Burns,
rs: J. Parker, r.; ]. Z. Burns, c.; A.. A.
Harmon, 4. c.: J. R. Brown, /. S.; S; A.
Clinton, o. s.; H. C. Thomasson, J. p. ". p.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-22

GEN. CAss' AUTooRApH.-A newspaper corres-
the Premier the following ~laconic and characteris-
tic epistle;
"April Q, 1858.
Dear Sir-I enclose my signature for transmits
sion to your friend. 1t is written upon a card, on
which my name is printed, that the key may &C.
company the hieroglpyhics,
am, dear sir, resp'y yours,
LEWIS CAss."
The joke in this is that our venerable Secretary
of State writes a "shocking bad hand" and
knows it, and therefore he. adopts the policy of
the painter, who, under his picture of some uniu-
t~elligible nondescript, painted the words, "This is
O horse" y
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-22
THE CROPs

We have taken occasion to make extended IN
ouiries of our friends from the country, in regard
to our farming prospects, and from every quarter
we have received the most t~attering reports. The
wheat is ut least a fortnightin advance, and never
looked better. Corn is coming up fnely-several
farmers told US they had not in ten years seen such
a "stand.' All agree that, ut the outset, the crop
prospects for 1858 promise n larger return than
ever was gathered in these regions. $50 mote 1t
L.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-22

O.. B. MANIFESTATION He Is TREATED AT
WAsHINGToN.-The editor of the Columbus (0hio)
Journal, writing to his paper from Washington,
says:
II met Matterson the other day in the Capitol.
He looks q good deal broke down. He has grown
ten years older in appearance since I saw him
here TWO years ago. No one speaks to him in the
House that I can see. nor have I seen him spoken
to in the Hobbies. He is avoided when he passes;
scoundrel Mntterson." 1t is said that he intends
to resign his seat ami retire to private life."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-22
North Carolina Democratic Convention.

North Carolina DemOcratie ConVohti0h'
We are indebted to the Charlotte Democrat for
an extra, containing the proceedings of the Demo
cratic Convention which assembled ut that place
All delegates answered to their names. General
C. NJ. AVERY was elected President, and upon the
first ballot, Judge JOHN W. ELLIS, of Salisbury,
Several very spiritedand strong Southern speeches
were made by gentlemen from all sections of the
State. The speeches were stronger than the
resolutions passed, of which the following was the
most explicit:
"Resolpsd, That we cordially approve of the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-22

BUCHANAN AND WIsE.-The Petersburg Intelli-
gencer says there was q story circulating in Rich
moud some days ago, that q gentleman connected
with the Union, visited that city, delivered Gov.
Wise q friendly message from the President, and
binted at the pleasure it would give him to carry
back the reciprocal assurances of his Excellency.
Whereupon, as the story went, the Governor, who
had received the message without remark, turned
upon the ambassador and said with that telling
manner and emphasis which he knows so well how
to use: "TeH the President to keep his dogs Off Of
me- ~