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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-05-13
FROM EUROPE.

The arrival Of the Vanderbilt brings us advices
from Liverpool, to the 29th ult.-four days later.
The sales of cotton for the three days, ending on
the 18th ult., amounted to q, 900 bales, of which
spectators took 1000 and exporters l6, OOobales.
Prices unchanged and market quiet and steady
Manchester advices are favorable, but business
generally is stagnsnt in England. The subjoined
paragraphs contain the latest items of interest:
The operations on the Atlantic cable were going
actively forward. The steam frigate Niagara
would be compelled to leave her berth at plymouth
on the high tide of May Is, or remain another
month, as her great draught of water would pre-
vent her getting out, except at the highest stages
of the tide. The experiments with the new pay
ing cut machinery had given general satisfaction.
Simon Bernard, accused Of completely in the
murderous attempt of the 14th January upon the
Emperor Napoleon, has recently been acquitted
by an English jury, amid the applause OF the spec
tators present. The London Times, and the Eng
lish papers generally, approve highly Of this YER
dict. On the contrary, the Paris constitutional
SAYS '.No honest man in France or England can
doubt the guilt of Bernard. We will only say to
those of our neighbors who desire the maintenance
of GOOD relations between the two countries, that
if the speech of Mr.. Edwin James, filled with gall,
with calumnies, and with insults against the EN-
peror, the people, the army, and our institutions,
should unfortunately be circulated in France, in
the cities, the barracks and the country towns, it
would be difficult for the Government, with the
best intentions, to stay the effects of public indig-
nation" ... ..r.- gr s rsa.s, ,-,
The passengers from Europe by the Ariel repre-
sent that a most bitter feeling prevails in Paris a.
gainst England, In consequence Of the Bernard
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-05-13
bIR, BOYCE,s SPEECH.

The compendium of Mr.. BoycE's speech will
serve to define the position of our Representative,
and to instruct the reader as to the character of
the compromise Kansas Bill, recently passed by
Congress. 1t was designed as a reply to the argu-
ment of Gen. QuITMAN, who, with Mr.. BoNHAM,
of our State, recorded his vote against the meas
ure; and upon the positions taken, the reasoning
is conclusive.
But the argument has not been exhausted and
we would not be understood as disappearing, to
any extent, the course adopted by Messrs. QUIT
NAN and BoNHAM. Besides, the people of South
Carolina were Indifferent to the issue, so much so
that their representatives were free to adopt their
own line of policy without the fear of an after
reckoning. And as they believe that their repre-
sentatives are, in every event, actuated by motives
of the ~strictest regard for Southern interests, they
cannot now be induced to complain. Regarding
the Kansas measure as a party victory, We could
have desired the South to present in favor of it a
solid and unbroken front. But the contest was
waged for moral effect; and the result Of it is a
moral defeat. The Compromise Bill, albeit in
strict accordance with the doctrines of our politi-
cal philosophy, was a moral letting-down and as
such it is to be questioned, whether the South has
not lost rather than gained the triumph. Mem
bers voted for tie Bill! because it admitted Kansas
as a slave State others, because it secured the
admission of Kansas as q free State! A few
Northern Democrats accorded their votes distinct
ly on the ground that the constitution was to be
submitted to a vote Of the people; Southern ex'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-05-13
MERE.MENTION.

One hundred and eighty-eight new members
were added to Rev. H. Ward BEEcHER's Church
last Sunday. His congregation now numbers
1876 persons. '.."".The Mayor Of New York has
received an anonymous letter informing him that
he will be assasinated on the 10th of May at u
o'clock. Cause-interfering with lottery policy
dealers. ".""'A blind temperance lecturer in
Kentucky, named HUTCHINSON, offers % cents an
hour to any tavern or oefee house keeper that will
listen to his lectures. '....ORsoN HYDE, the Nor
mon High Priest, says that "if the Lord spares
him, and he has good luck" in ten years more he
will have sons enough to make a regiment by
themselves. ".'""'An exchange says a divine out
West is trying to persuade girls to forego mar
riage. 1t says he has succe eded so far as to per-
suade one, and she is about 70 years old.''''
JULIUS J. FLEMING, A. NJ, has been ordained to
the Gospel Ministry in the Baptist Church, at
Sumter, 8. C..~"..".There is q man out West who
labors under the delusion that "Hon." placed be-
fore a mans name stands for honest. ''.''"'The
Richmond South proposes to exchange with the
British government the New England States for
the Island of Jamaica. "."...The Council of Au-
gusta, Ga, have raised the tax, or license, on the
sale of Lottery Tickets in that city, from one
hundred to one thousand dollars per annum.
At Chelsea, Mass, a liquor dealer has been con-
verted, given up his business, and opened e pray
er meeting in his saloon. ".''"'Mr. BARNES, of
Wilson N. C., has obtained a patent for q one-trig-
gered double barrelled gun, and has been offered
S15, 900 for q patent right.'""A very small
pattern of q man lately solicited the hand Of q very
fine buxom girl. .'Oh, no." said the fair lady, 81
can't think of it for q moment. The fact is, Tom
my, you are a little too big to putin a cradle, and
a little too small to put in q bed.""'".Among
the lottery policy swindlers arrested in New York,
last week, was ALEX. McGARREN, o member OF
the City Council. ........The editors of Kentucky,
recently in convention at Frankfort, agreed to
adopt the exclusive cash system, after LIST OF July
next""'"A Hibenrian when knocked down, ex'
claimed. "Do you strike q man when he is
downr 20, no" said his antagonist. ''Then,
! faith, and III lay here" replied Pat. '''''"'1ti ia q
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-05-13
..ssouth Carolina senstors.p

We copy from the Charleston Ntps, the follow
ing information, which will serve to. refresh the
memory of those who may desire to be posted in
reference to Senatorial elections and appointments
in South Carolina. ..
Mr.. Calhoun died in March lS50-Judge ,Bnt.
Ter then his colleague. Governor Seabrook 6rst
appointed Gen. Hamilton and then, Col EImore
to succeed him.. Col. Elmore died at Washington,
and was succeeded by the Hon. Robert Barnwell.
who served during the famous long session Of 1850,
when the California Compromise was passed, du.
ring which. in a very able speech, he uttered the
noted remark that his constituents would '.put
their houses in order, not to die, but to i've
He declined an election In December 1850, when
the Hon. R. Barnwell Rhett was elected. beating
our present Senator Hammond. Mr.. Rhett resign
ed in 1852. upon the refusal Of the State to Sc
cede, and was succeeded by the Hon. VIM. +. De-
Ssussure, who served q term. He was succeeded
by Judge Evans, who was elected in November
1852. Judge Butler continued as Senator until
the Summer of last year 1851 and the vacancy
caused by his death was filled in December last by
the election of Senator Hammond.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-05-13
TuE CENTRE MEETING.

The Committee of Invitation publish their no.
tice in this weeks paper, asking the presence
of our temperance friends, and the public at
the grand demonstration to be made at Centre
Church, on the fourth Saturday in this month";
This 'jubilee" has been much talked.of, lately,
and as we know the ladies and the men who are
preparing the feast, we can assure every one Of
the comfort" in store for both body and soul.
1t will be a "big day"-calling together a large
crowd, several excellent speakers, a whole bevy
of pretty women, an abundant supply of pic'nics,
and the generous cheer which the hospitable COM
muuity of Centre know how to extend.
The Sons of Temperance, and their co-workers
the Ladies, and the rest of mankind, are invited.
Keep a snug place for US, Captain; we are bound
to be there!
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4 srATEs r. a1sr.

In one of Judge o'NEAI's letters to the Nswber-
~ Sun, the subjoined well: msrited compliment is
given to our gallant friend, Gen. STATES GIsT.
His friends in York land they are many will be
pleased to read it. Abiding to a road-case tried
at the recent court in Union, the Judge says:
"Gen. States Gist; was one of the 'coanssl for
the defence. I had never heard him before /
was perfectly delighted with bis lucid statement
Of the facts, in q ysrytangled case his argument
was admirably arranged and put without any I'M
flourish. Every word was to the point
and beautifully expressed. If he lives and exerts
he will be worthy of the fame of his uncle
who was once the first man in his district.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-05-13
DEATH OF SENATOR EVANS.

With feelings Of profound regret, e extend
the announcement of the death of Hon. JOSIAH }.
Evans. in Washington. on Friday last. of disease
Of the heart.
This unexpected event has taken from our ooun-
ellis a valuable public servant. For full fifty years
he has been known to the public Of South Carroll
na and throughout this long career he has Illus
trated so well and truly the highest attributes OF
the faithful officer and the christian gentleman,
that not one single mark of reproach stains the
unsullied purity Of the record Of his life. He MI
led the highest and most responsible stations IN
the ght of the State and, although his was not
the power to attract by IN unusual brilliancy the
coucentred gaze Of the world, yet quietly and
orderly he did all things well-pronouncing opin-
ions which will always command the respect OF the
learned, and in his Senatorial career maintaining
the firm purpose, the unfinching integrity, and
that earnest devotion to the State, which SouthCar-
DINA has been ever ready to reward with r'best
and most enduring honors. While we lose the Ia
bors of a life devoted to the best interests of our
people, we ore permitted to treasure-up the ex-
ample he has left us, the fruits of which will RI
pen, year after year, into harvests Of golden
value.
From the Carolinian, we take this sketch of
Senator EVANS life; Judge Evans graduated at
the South Carolina College, in the year 1908. In
1912, he was elected Commissioner in Equity for
Cheraw District. He was a member Of the Legis-
lature in 1916, and in the year following was
elected State Solicitor. for the Eastern Circuit.-
These positions he filled with such distinction,
that in December, 1880. our State Legislature
coufded to him the sacred trust Of a seat upon the
judicial bench. In the discharge of this arduous
trust, he continued until the winter of 1863, when
he was elected to the United States Senate. There
he remained, ever at his post, until removed by
death, in the seventy-second year of his. age. His
services there have been modest but efficient. he
was not one who spoke for popularity, but labored
unassumingly but steadily from a conscientious
conviction. Another of South Cardinals distin.
guished sons have passed away. One by one, In
too rapid succession, they are passing away. Be.
fore the solemn funeral tramp to the obsequies OF
one has died away, We are summoned to the death
march of another. The noble Butler, the chival-
rous Brooks, and now the pure Evans, are among
the lost Jewels of the State. Let their spirit and
purity be cherished and preserved as models for
our public men,"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-05-13

tremists supported the Bill, because the principle
Of non-intervention was fully incorporated there's
in-because, in other words, the constitution was
not to be submitted to a Y ,te of the people. And
we defy the closestreasoning to establish the utter
fallacy Of any Of these positions.
But we have heard and read enough Of Kansas /;
and we dismiss tho subject with IN expression OF
intense qualification that the incubus has been re-
moved, at least for atime, from our much-he'noor-
ed body polite.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-05-13
. For the Yorkville Enquirer.
: LIKE SINNER, LIKE SAINT.

LIKE SINNER, LIKE SAINT.
M. Editor: Your "lHers-dfenhion' of last week
gave US the information, that "Hou. THcHAs F.
MARSHALL, of Kentucky, says he has not Joined
any church. and as he reads the Bible, he thinks
there is no need of his joining.". ne -.
Every man who reads the Bible to any good
purpose. knows that the Hon. gentleman has read
it, Judging from this remark, to very little pur,
pose; yet hundreds Of good religious men refuse
to join the only Temperance Society among us by
the same sort of argument. II any saint can draw
the distinction, let him give it in the paper for in
formation and examination. If these good reli-
gious men are right in being secret Temperance
men, why is not the Hon. THOMAS F. MARSHALL
right in being a secret christian?
PLAIN QUERY.
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~YORKViLLE, s. c.
THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 10, 1858.

BdS- Our correspondent, Crock HILL mistakes
the remedy for the ills against which complaint is
made. His article would aggravate the nuisance,
Go to work friend, and bring public opinion to
bear with all its power against your enemy. That
man is low indeed, who can hold up his head in a
community every member of which refuses to him
the fellowship Of good neighborhood. Depend
upon it, he will either abandon his ways, or the
community in which he lives: and which horn he
takes, is to you a matter Of indifference. -
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-05-13
COMMERCIAL CONVENTION.

This anamolous Southern constitution" began
an annual operation, in Montgomery, Monday
last. at II o'clock. Over three hundred delegates
were present, from all the Southern States; and
large additions to the number were expected.
Col. A.. P. CALHOUN, Of this State, was elected
President; MARX A. COOPER, Vice President; P.
D. PAap of Alabama, Secretary. l.. W. srRATT,
ESQ.,, Chairman Of the Committee on the Slave
Trade, made his report, which occupied the atten'
of the Convention during the afternoon ses-
sion. We shall make out o full report next week.
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PARDONED.

We are gratifed to announce that, in compliance
with the petition of our citizens, Gov. ALLsToN
has promptly RENTED the penalties imposed at
the last term OF our Court, upon THOMAS Fl.
DICKSON.
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ERR XGRRYxA&s& 8HQU3R&R b.,

trial, and that the probability Of war. between the
two nations was very freely disscussed. Business.
in Paris was greatly depressed, and would contin-
ue so until more friendly sentiments prevail.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-05-13

We learn from the Spartanburg Erpress
that Mr.. Simpson Wingo, a man living in
the upper part of that district, was arrested
and lodged in Jail, on Sunday last, on the
charge Of attempting the life Of his younger
brother, Ransom Wingo. II appears that the
unfortunate prisoners mind has been effect
ed for some time, and that he has long labor
ed under the IMPRESSION that his brother in
tended to take his life. Arrangements are
being made to convey the unfortunate young
man to the Lunatic Asylum at Columbia.
From statistics carefully collated in
England, it appears that in that country 357
Incorporate persons die for every ITO of
temperate habits. At 20 years of age, an in
temperate man may expect to live ISL years
longer, while a temperate man of the same
age, may expect to live A years longer At
80, an Incorporate man will probably live
IA years longer; a temperate man thirty
years longer. At 40, an Incorporate man
will ordinarily live IL years longer; a tenn
perate man 20.
The Gonzales (Texas) Inquirer has
an amusing account of the invasion of that
city by grasshoppers, and the attempt of the
citizens to repel the intruders: "Everybody
turned out-men, women and children, white
and black-everybody, with fire and sword,
brushes and brooms, blankets and buckets
carried on the deadly conflict, but to no avail
the hoppers hoped on, and the defending
forces were obliged to beat an inglorious re
treat, leaving the barbarians in possession o
the conquered city" y" 4'~''
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-09-25

INrEREsTrNG SEDUCTION Important
LGac sP0EnE-The case of Crume VS.. HeSsey was
tried during last week in the Superior Circuit
Court The trial ofthe cause occupied three
days. and was decided at late hour on Friday
night by the jury returning verdict Of So 600
damages in favor of plaintiff. The case involves
some interesting questions of law, which were
decided for the first time, and may be of inter-
est to the public. We give the facts as far as yge
think them material to present the law points
The plaintiff is widow, and alleged that the
defendant in 1856 seduced her daughter, then,
and until January, 1865, a member of her fami-
~, and that in January, 1857, she was delivered
of twin children, of winch defendant was the
father, whereby she lost the services of her
daughter, and her daughter and family.were
ruined interpolation. The defendant nleaded.
denying the whole thing-said he was seventy
years old and the daughter twenty-seyen when
the supposed seduction occurred, and further
that more than. year had elapsed since the Sc
duction and before suit was brought, and the
action was barred by the statute of limitation.
By statute of Kentucky, actions of seduc-
ton may be maintained without proof of loss of
service, and cannot be brought after one year
from the time the cause of action occurred.
The daughter married n ,,tew days after suit
was brought The plaintiff proved her case
clearly by the daughter and defendants letters.
The suit was not brought until january, 1858,
and the defendant asked the court TO instruct
the jury lthatit was barred by the statute The
argument Oh. this point consumed whole day
and was conducted with much ability.
Judge Muir, in a very elaborate and learned
opinion, decided thatthe statute did not begin to
run until the lying an, and for reasoable time
thereafter for the recovery of the daughter there
from; that the action was in the nature of an
action on the case for consequential damages,
and not for the seduction merely: and so refused
the lnstruction.-[ Louisville journal, Dist
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-09-25
BRooKE COUSIN FAIR.
[speclal oorresnondencs * a. Int.llirenn,
Second Day Of tie Rair-4 oouploqf Ease

Second Ddy.of.tlse Edtr-A Couple of Fuses
WElIsBuRe, Sept. 2sd, 1858.
Mcssrs. EditorS.:-This sthe second day of
our fair, and, barring the dust, it is a. most
lovely one; the sun evidently looks down with
full complacencyt upon our s'doings. .Throngs
of people are passing into the enclosure, all
seemingly well pleased with themselves and all
stths rest Of mankind"
After stroll over and around the grounds
am fully sustained in belief that this fair will
exceed all previous ones in regard to stock and
catte-appleS, peaches, grapes and Some pun
lxinsn abonnd in the Floral Hall, where many
exquisite specimens of needle work are dis
played to the credit of the fair daughters of Old
Brooke. :
Is Tempting iellies and smooth, placid looking
wines smile upon the beholder from heightened
lShelves-while a, modern press distiS fresh
,Ohiig cider in the. Farmers Hall, from apples
actually grown this season.
| Gingerbread can be bought by sections, and
waterinelons, all the way from New Jersey,
sliced and arranged in red array, meet you at
every turn"
We can also boas; of the usual number of
bogus jewelry gamblers, ring pitchers, &c, &C.,
EQhese latter are imported stock, and during the
excitement consequeutupon pitching rings upon
pegs for dime a pop, one bosterous individual
named Rail, after losing few dimes, sailed out
of the crowd, and gyrating few moments,
| pitched into the ring, dancing all the while
i
and when the officers were ordered to take him
away, he resisted with all the might of strych-
nine, was ''downed" and finally elected from
the grounds. The excitement was now up,
crowds hurried to the scene of the fracas; n
portion were crowded out, and The gates were
closed. After this man was expelled, he drew
a dirk knife and stabbed officer Roberts severely
in the arm after which the officer deemed it
safe to knock him down with heavy cane,
which he carries for that purpose, he..was then
secured and carried to the "jug," where his
belligerent propensities will no doubt abate
AT this present writing there is a larger con-
course of people present than usual on the
second day of our fair. More anon. j.
p. S.-Since writing the above we have had
another fight, and an emeute, one ofthe pugilists
having fed across neighhoring corn field, pur-
sued by aDanxious and excited crowd. Pending
the dust and confusion child was run over by
buggy, and soon the cry. arose, "a child kill
ed" But the little fellow was not badly hurt.
fear that must qualify my expressed good
opinion of our fair j:
NorE.-Thc above letter was due us for yes
terdny's paper-but as it had to pass through
several hands, did not reach US until yester-
day.
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BAITFIMORE 81 OHIO r. b
CHANGE OF SCHEDUl

an and after Monday, I'll September, 1858, the trains
W will run foll7ws Wig:
First, The Whseling and Cumberland Accommodation
Train Wheeling daily, Sunday excepted,
NJ stopping at all stations and arriving at Cumberland
$3.50 P. NJ.
Second, The st. Louis Cincinnati, Wheeling, Benwood
Baltimore City Express Train leaves daily
4:S5 p CARRYING at Baltimore at 10 A. H. in time
Eastern connection.
Third The Northeastern Chicago, St. Louis Cairo In
dIanapols, Dayton Cincinnati Wheelngs Benwood, Ba
Washington City Express Leaves daily at 1O
81, excepted, arriving Baltimore at
in time for Eastern connections.
To elegant mountain passengers should
take the NJ train Cumberland resume their trip
bv the $3.50 or S:2NsA n. train.
Returning to the West and Southwest the trains leave
Baltimore daily follows, The $3.50 A. NJ train ar
Wheeling at 5uO A. 505 p H. train arrives
Wheeling at 9;45 A. 81.
The Cumberland Accommodation train leaves Cumber-
land eco NJ, arrives Wheeling at $50 p. NJ.
The P. n, train, bound East, will only stop for wood
water and meals at the principal first class stations.
Round trip tickets being issued to Mundsye
cents and to BenEood at Is cents J. FORD, Agt.
W. P. SMITH, Supt.
L. d. COLE, Gen Ticket Agent. sep2S