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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-09-02

You've Men Pay ATTENTIoN.--Don't be a
loafer, don't call yourself loafer, don't keep
loafer's company, and don't hang about loaf
ing places. Better work hard for everything
and board yourself than sit around day after
day or stand at corners with your hands in yonr
pockets. Better for your own prospects. Bus
tie about, if you mean to save anything to bus
tie for Many physician has obtained real
patient by riding hard to attend an imaginary
one A qure of blank paper tied up with red
tape and carried under lawyers arm may pro-
cure him his first case and make his fortune
Such is the world-to him that hath shall be
given. Quit droning and complaining, keep
busy and mind your chances
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-09-02

Dar Naomi, daughter of Enocb, was five
hundred and eighty years of age when she mar
ried. Take courage ladies
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-09-02

ng-The generations of men follow each otE
or like the waves Of swollen river
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-09-02

There is nothing irreverent to the dead in
cremation. Southey expressed very emphati-
cally, why man might desire it for his friends:
The nasty custom of interment," he says,
d" makes the idea of dead friend more unplea-
SAINT. We think of the grave, corruption and
worms. Burning would be much better" The
true feeling is that with which the surgeon
ends his pamphlet, using the words of Sir
Thomas Browne " Tis all one where we lye,
or what becomes of our bodies after we are
dead ready to be anything in the extasie of
being over. r."--Houah0M Words.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-09-23
THE COMET.

Our readers have all, probably, taken ''gaze"
at this stranger in the heavens. Az part Of the
history of the time, We take from an exchange the
following description -
..The comet is now visible In the Northwest
ausrter of the heavens 1t may be readily found
by directing the eye, q. about fifteen minutes past
seven, on any clear evening, to the North western
horizon, and ranging with the two stars known as
the Pointers-the comet being about as far to the
left OF the Pointers as the North Star is to their
right. Viewed through the telescope, it exhibits
A distinct nucleus and tolerably well defined tail.
The comet is becoming brighter nightly, but its
briliancy will soon be materially diminished by
the moon In consequence Of its slowliness OF
motion, its period Of visibility will be very great.
II has already been visible through the telescope
nearly two months and half; and it will proba-
bly, rema in in sight for q considerable length of
time vet. The head, or star ofthe comet, appears
about equal to a star of the second magnitude
and as It has not yet reached the perihelion that
point uenrest to the sun ofits orbit, it will yet be
considerably brighter, and present splendid ap.
pearance. The longitude Of the perihelion OF this
comet 10 about 80 degrees, and Of the ascending
node about 166 degrees. The inclination is about
10000. 900 miles, or little greater than the mean
distance OF Mercury from the sun. Its motion is
retrograde, so that its appearent motion is from
right to left, as seen at this time. The velocity
of the comet, when Mt its periheion, will be abou,
$50. 900 miles per hour. 1ts distance from the
earth at this time, roughly estimated, is about
87,000.000 miles. Its tail is at lest 5000, O0C
miles in length. As the comet is quite near the
horizon, those wishing to see it advnntageously
should make their observations from an elevated
stand point. 1t can also be seen about 4, o'clock
in the morning, appearing more brilliantly thar
during the evening"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-09-23
rHE INDIAN LAND ASSOCIATION

We regret exceedingly that circumstances im
peratively calling US elsewhere. prevented our al
tendance at the annual couvocation Of our lnd:an
Land friends-the members Of the Agricultural
Association. We had hoped that special cores
poudent would furnish sketch, and that an au'
thorized report would reach us from the Secretary
But we have no data, from which to write.
From rumor, however, we can say that the dis
play was in every way successful. Fine stock
was exhibited; several we'll managed farms were
reported; and prizes awarded accordingly. The
speech of Mr.. MILLER is highly spoken of; well
written, we'll delivered, listened to attentvely by
a large auditory, and received with many express
sious Of kindly criticism. Inter ala. the speaker
alluded to the Slave trade; and while refusing to
take position in favor of the proposition, be
thought that, while the morality of the trade was
unquestionable, the future might,serve to demon
strateits e.pediency. 1t was prudence, hsthorght'
not to condemn the idea plematurely-uot to de-
clare agaus. it as at sll events imt racticable.
The suggestion was made by Col. CAD. JONES'
that grounds should be purchased and laid Oft for
the purposes Of an Agricultural Fair, annually.
The idea is good one. and would do much to i'm
part interest to these exhibitions and permauency
to the association. -.
Col. JONES was elected the Orator, for the next
annual meeting.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-09-23

remains Of BENJAMIN and DEBORAH FRANKLIN are
buried, aud On iron railing to be substituted.
The Barnwell Sentinel tells about pig lin that
town with two heads, two bodies, eight legs' and
two tails. '''"'A philosopher says people 60 &C.
cording TO their brains if these are in their head,
they study; if in their belly, they eat and irlnk
If in their heels, they dance. e.'''"'''ALExhSpER
VoN HUMBOLDT, the celebrated German saront
completed his S9th year on the l4th instant
He predicts his own death during the present
year. ...'..'"CrRus ". FIELD crossed the Atlantic
twenty-oue times iu the service of thea tant,c
Telegraph Company. Once he remained but hVe
days in New York, and once re embarked after
one day in England. .......-The City Council Of
Cbarleston'havs appointed this as day OF hum'l
iation. and prayer, on account Of the prevailing
epidemic '."':.A dead child was baptised in Buf-
falo, o few days since l....."A gentleman recently
renewed his subscription to the' Worcester Spy,
who had taken that paper for sixty seven years
suecessive.y. ..'.."Leavenwortb, Kansas, Is grow
ing place. Over 500 houses have been built this
year, and more ore going up. '''''."The Charles
ton Courisr says that ANTONIO GOMEZ, one of the
crew of the SLAYER Putnam, died In the Jail Of
that city on Sunday morning last. 'since the
arrival of the Africans in Charleston, twenty-five
have died from the disease which accompanied
them into port. The remainder Of the negroes,
to the number Of 2sl, appear to be in healthy
condition."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-09-23
THE SLAYER.

II has been determined that the captured Afrl-
cans will be conveyed to Liberia; fed, clothed and
instructed under the charge Of the Colonization
Society, for one year, and then bound to serVme
during the period of their minority. This course
is the best that could be taken under the circum-
stances-tbe law rendering the daty of the Presi-
dent plain and unequivoonl. The steam frigate
Niagaya has been ordered to take the slaves 7h
board. Isn't it somewhat singular that this ia
NOUS vessel should cross the Atlantic on an errand
of unparalleled light; and Immediately retrace
her course on On e nd Of equally singular dark
ness! But 80 it m be. The Courier says Of
the embarkation:
The United States steamship Niagara from n.
York, arrived off this bar on Saturday last, and
came to anchor in about eight fathoms Of winter,
the upper parts of her masts being barely visible
from the city wharves. The steamer Gen. .Clineh
which was chartered by the United States Mar
shal, left her wharf. on Sunday morning, and pro-
ceededed to Fort Sumter, where she took the Al
ricans on board, and proceeded outside the bar to
the Niagara, which vessel she reached some time
after midday. The sea was quite rough. and
there being some difficulty in getting the Africans
off the steamer, the Chnch was attached to the
stern of the frigate by two hawsers, while third
rnpe was run from the spanker hoom of the frig-
ate to the deck of the Cnch. On this last line, q
large tub WAS placed, End in it the negroes were
transported from the steamer to the ship. The
Niagara will probably leave for Liberia to-day
Monday
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-09-23
YELLOW FEVER IN CHARLESTON.

The ravages Of this scourge in our metropolis
continue to be fearful. Up TO the lsth the deaths
numbered 37s, of which 1913 occurred during the
week ending on the 18th instant.
Our publisher, last week, reminded the people
of our town of an urgent duty which, in view Of
this terrible visitation, devoves upon the entire
State. We repeat the lesson, earnestly. In Co.
lumbia and elsewhere, energetic measures have
been taken by the benevolent to send contributions
and much, very much, good has already been
done. The work is going on, and York should be
q CO laborer. The necessities of the suffering
poor in Charleston are TOO urgent to allow Sec
ond, selfish thought. Let US all give, cheerfully
and abundantly.
Mr. GRIsr, at the Office, will, with pleasure,
take charge Of contributions and forward them to
the "Howarl Association" Call on him.
The Charleston Courier, of last week. says
Our late appeal has elected general CO operation
for the pressing and charitable demands of the
"Howard Association, and we are pleased to re-
ceive information that donations, official AMI pri-
yate, may soon be expected from Columbia, and
from other cities and towns.
We can assure all disposed tn benevolent offer.
ings that the calls and demands Oh the aid of the
Howard Association are urgent and are in many
cases so pressing that relief must be given No
case is refused for want Of funds, but the Direc
tors and officers have offered relief in full conf
deuce that they will not be permitted to need
funds These funds are administered with all prop
er regards for economy and prudence, not incum-
patible with the nature aud aims Of the Assoca
ton. and report will bs given in course. at the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-09-23

tcr with the Judge. He and one of his brothers
had diffcrencein early life, and did not speak or
recognize each other Twelve years passed over
their heads andthey had notseen each other.-
After his election to the bench, Judge Smith went
to hold Court in one of the middle Districts, and
there found this brother foreman Of the jury
They both served the week ont, one, as Judge. and
the other as juror without the slightest recogui-
ton Of kindred or acquaintance!
Judge Smiths feelings towards Mr.. Calhoun
were bitter and implacable. I once heard him say
to Governor Taylor: '.You know that Calhoun
sold the State twice, once for the tariff and again
for internal improvement" 1t is said that during
the administration of Mr.. Monroe. Judge Smith
was about being appointed to foreign embassy
and the appointment WAS def :ltsd by Mr. calhoun,
who was Ihen member Of the Csbinct. But the
Judge had other rensous for feeling unkind to-
warls Mr.. Calhoun. He was turned out of the
Senate of the Uui,ed States twice, by Mr.. Calhoun
and his Renaissance by General flayne. because
he was a States rights man, and then by. Cover
nor Miller, because he was not States rights
man! and yet his principles were all the time the
same! His opponents had changed from one cI-
treme to the oiher-from the extreme Of national
republicanism and the general welfare" doctrine,
to ultra States rights and notification
Judg Smith WAS O true Democrat OF the Jeffer
son school, equally opposed to consolidation and
disunion. He was determined to hold on to the
Federal Constitution, and maintain our rights un
der it in the Union. He had confidence in the
American people; and although they might for
time be led astray, he knew that they would ul-
timately rally to the true principles of the Feder.
nj Government. Like Mr.. jefferson, he regarded
disunon ss no remedy for our evils, but an uumit-
igated curse, and not to be thought of by the pa
triot and statesman. B. F. PERRY.
fJreenpiUc Sept 9, 1853. -r. .
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-09-23

mast anil ,0iH he attended to, and so far as natu-
ral and legitimate onesare concerned, orght to be
attended to. But then it is neither wisa nor de-
cent to be making q great ado about "ghat We
shall cat, and what We, shall drink" and where
Withal We shall be clothed. Why not take things
moderately! Now, sir, there, ,weuld have been no
necessity for, or propriety in my going to see
this market, had not been for the greediness aud
ugly sel6shness of mankind. For the reason for
going so early, was tc get the "fatted ca,f' -
the choicest round of beef, and so on throughout
the technicalities Of n,arketdom-=as every body,
in the better classes of hotels md richer families,
is anxious to have 'spick and choice" The butch.
ers, and other venders Of food, avail themselves Of
the ambition Of eaters. and lay on the PRICES ac-
cordipgly. But must not moralize So nm un-
abie to'give you ful account Of all saw in my
saunterings idly through the crowds OF men aud
women, Of a,lcaIors and characters, audtfe heaps
and piles of every description of food.
will, however, say, that among the thousand
md one proofs OF Egyptian plenty, found some
very pleasant and tasteful indications that there
were finer feelings, aud.better purposes among
snme--either Of the buyers or sellers-for saw
I'D SeFerai pihCts uuite P'eaHihS' uos w o"J
charming. variety Of nosegays-boquets- sweet
smelling pinks blood red roses, and other samples
Of Florn's kingdom. that we're well calculated to
relieve the monotony Of the otherwise vulgar
scene, and to modify the unpleasant materialism
that else would have ruled the hour. My c0ncfu
sions were, 1st. That man was m animal that
lived by eating. End. That even in his most
beastly mosd. and evocations, he was not utterly
devoid of all red eming love Of 'the beautiful,
the true and the good" Other conclusions might
have been reached from the same premises, but I
will not 90 too far into such reasoniugs Only let
me say that on my arrival in that city. went right
through that market to get the luxury OF bath,
md on the following Sabbath, had the honor and
pleasure Of an appointment to preach there, to q
mixed and motley multitude. interspersed with
excellent Christian men and women, and quite a
number of the dignitaries Of the General Confer
cree; nud also passed daily through it from the
capitol to the publishing house, or vee uersa hence
my almost invincible inclination (msy be) to NOR.
alizng in my very imperfect sketch of my visit
before daylight to the Nashville market.
o.. 80 - J. W. KELLY.
fro BE CONTINUED.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-09-23
RATTLEsHAKE BITE.

Mr.. C. ]. KEE, OF this District, writes to Us.
under date Of the 13th:-
''some two weeks ago. a large and valuable
mule Of my own was bitten on the upper lip, BY q
huge rattlesnake. I WAS notified Of it in about
two hours, and by this time the animal WAS suffer
ing terribly and the lip and head were swollen 10
suoh an extent as to look like an unearthly mon-
stcr. had cured dogs by the free application Of
oil. and this WAS the remedy 6rst suggested to
my wind. mixed oue-half pint Of Train Oil
with one.and-a-balf pints of melted lard, and
poured it into the mule by dreuching; at the same
time amounting the wound with train oil and No.
stz. In three hours, repeated both applications;
aud then made strong tea of red oak bark and
water pepper, with which the wound was washed
twice day The mule was well and ready for
business on the fourth day after the bite, and no
bad effects have followed"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-09-23
'JoNFsvILLE, s. C., Sept. 6, 1888.
THE 8. @. CONFERENCE.

The subjOined communication from Bishop An
DaEws, which we clip from the columns OF the
Southern Christian advocate, will be Of interest TO
our Methodist friends:
Mr. Editor Il have received two communlca'
tioris from South Carolina, requesting me to change
the time of the session of that Conference. nave
accordingly fixed the time for its commencement
TO December first instead of November IL, as
originally published. All concerned will please
take notice of the change, and govern themselves
accordingly.
The law Of the General Conference, prescribing
certain literary examinations for applicants for
admission on trial. has been so lately passed, that
it is presumable many young men who have re-
solved to enter the Conference will have scarcely
had time to prepare. I therefore think 1t proper
in this way, to say, that as the time between the
passing of the law and the next session OF the
Conference is 80 short, shall not, in the Confer
ences which I shall attend, be rigid in requiring
attention to that part of the examination.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-09-23
A pREAoaER,s OPINION.

The Rev. John ". Kelly, Of the South Carolins
Conference, is a man of note and worth-a Saul
among the Prophets, in his looming predominaan!oe
of person. He has. Withsl, way Of speaking
out, which is refreshing in its manly candor and
fra .kness. He writes to the Yorkville Enquirer
on ''matters and things In general. ."-Char1e'to"
Courier.
Very good very we'll spoken. We print it TOR
two purposes. One is evident the other furnish
es US the opportunity Of asking the Courier To
.pell ..hebdomadal" Our orthography was alter
ed, and Why? Look to WEBSTER! We corrected
Mr.. KsrLY's word in the first instance, and nov
when the Courier makes the same mistake we
are disposed to vindicste.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-09-23
MERE.MENTION.

We see by the correspondence published in the
Unionvlle Journal, that a difficulty pending be-
tween Messrs. ". H. GIsr, Jos. F. GIsT, and
Dr. GEORGE DOUGLASS in regard to an article pub.
lshed in the Columbia Guardian, charging bribery
sin Senatoris elections has been satisfactorily ad-
justed. ......"we learn from our Spartanburg ex-
changes that the Carriage Factory of Mr.. JAS. A.
FOWLER, at Spartanburg, was destroyed by fire
on Monday night Of last week. Loss about 3d.
OO0 Mr. FowLER Is insured for $500 in the
Greensboro Mutual Insurance Company. ''''''"tt
is stated in the English papers, that conlmunici-
tons through the cable are more distinct and fire.
quent going east than they are going weat.
The Charlotte Wing has been favored BY Mr.. ST.
LAS ALEXANDER, with bottle Of molasses made
from the corn stalk, which is represented by the
editor as of fair quality. .....'."Au exchange paper
says that the most digni6ed, glorious, and lovely
work of nature, is woman; the next, man; and
thirdly. the Berkshire pig. .''""An election was
held in spartauburg on Monday of last week, for
Tax Collector, which resulted in the choice Of Col.
R. C. POOLE ......."A duel was fought near Rich.
mond, Virginia, on the 18th instant, between
Messrs. SuERRARD CLEMENS and o. j. WISE,
growing out of newspaper article. Four shots
were exchanged. At the fourth fire Mr.. CLEMENS
was shot through The right thigh, breaking the
bone-making very painful but not dangerous
wound. ......The rumor that tie Empress is en-
cisnts gains ground. There is, indeed, good ren-
son TO believe her Majesty in that situation which
the journals assert will consolidate the Imperial
dynasty."."..."W. ". HOLDEN, editor Of the
Raleigh STANDARD, is spoken Of as one of the next
United States Senators from North Carolina. '''''
A patent lever English watch has upwards of 500
separate parts. while the American watch has but
125 parts. ........A young man named Moses Pon-
TER. of Bedford, Pa, is 81 years of age. height
feet 9 inches, and weighs 43 pounds. He is
uute active and Intelligent. '''..A friend of ours
thus eulogizes his musical attsinments-"I know
two tunes. The one is 'Auld Lang Syne,' and tyr
other isn't. always sing the latter"
A correspondent of the Camden Journal nomi-
mates Judge O'NEALL for the United States Senate.
The editor says "With the Judges politics We
do not agree. but of course he is entitled to his
opinion, and we are to ours and if it is true that
most of our fre-eating secessionists cool down ms
soon as they get to Washington, and become good
National men, we had as well get q good reliable
Union man at once, aud save him the trouble OF
the about face movement, which it seems is among
the first maneuvres learned at Federal Head quac-
ters. "....".Mr. J. P. NJ. CALvo, formerly pub.
Usher of the Clarendon Banner. has become asso-
cis,ed with Messrs DOUGLASS & EvINs, in the
publication of the Spartanburg Express. "'''''The
wall of Christ Church burying ground, Philade!-
pbis, is to be thrown down at the point where the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-09-23
FATAL ACCIDENT.

A verbal report from Chester brings the intelli-
eence Of . sad accident, on Saturday morning last,
resulting in the immediate death Of Mr. DAVID
PIscHBAoK. A day or two before, Mr.. PINCH
saox had been involved in personal difficulty,
which caused him to carry repeating pistol
Early in the morning. while in his front garden
the pistol fell from his breast and exploded, giving
a fatal, wound near. the heart. He expired in
few moments, This statement is given as. we
heard it, and We have reason to believe as well
as to hope, tha.i is'oorrect. 49,
Mr. PIScHBAcK has been an active and public
spirited citizen of Chesterville for ten years, and
throughout his sojourn illustrated the character
istics Of the liberal, euterprising, honest citizen
Many friends will unite in lamentfng his untime
lydesth.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-09-23
COL. oRR,s SPEECH.

We direct the attention Of our readers to the
speech of COL ORR, before the assembled multi
tude Of his neighbors and frieuds at Craytonvile,
Anderson District. The speech will vindicate
i,sef-bold manly, farcible, and singulary direct
while that large assembage of neighbors, met to
do honor to ga prophet in his own country" illus,
trates the personal popularity Of Col. ORR-,be
confidence, affection, the unparalleled devotion with
which he is regarded by those who know him best.
His traducers must write volumes to gaiusay such
proud record.
We designed to indicate one or two points in
Col. ORR's speech, which do not concur with our
views, and to enlarge upon his distinguished
services and claims upon South Carolina. But
time and our space forbid, at present
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-09-23
RETHEL PREsBYTERY.

5. This body will convene ct Salem Church, near
Howell's Ferry, in Union District, on saturda!
before tho frs, Sunday in October The neighbors
are ready to greet friends from abroad, and can
entertain them hospital :. letter of Rev. Mr.
JAMES, the Pastor, written, through the columns
of the Presytrion5 to the Ministers and 'Eiderst
reads as follows:
-'->: 49, 'JosrsviIIE, s. c., Sept 6, 1853.
Dear Brs,hren An appointment hos been
made for religious service to commence at salem
Church. on Friday at II o'clock, the day previous
to the one appointed for the regular meeting Of
Presbytery; and take this method of extendin
to YOU an invitation to be present with US. DO We
not, brethren. aa q Preshytery need to feel more
the blessed influence of fraternal conference and
social prayer? And do we not rs ministers and
elders greatly need to be rousedup and stimulated
to effnrt 10 discharge respective duties more
faithful and zealously? And is it not time when
the indications Of Divine Providence lead us to
expect blessing on US when we humble ourselves
and earnestly call upon our God in prayer?
Yours Fraternally,
- A. A. JAMES.