Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-01-07
CHARLESTON CORRESPONDENTS.

CHhHLESIOS JAN
Christmas, with us, passed off with more than
usual order and quietness, the weather wet the
povder of those who were inclined to mix the
"viainous saltpetre" too freely with their fun,
and the Mayors anti-cracker proclamation,
backed by the whole police force and three hum
dred special constables, had q decided tendency
to bring down the pulse, and cool the fever heat
of Young American blood. The masses seemed
disposed to enjoy themselves in rational and
reasonable way and consequently there were no
unpleasant outbreaks or violent demonstrations OF
the unregenerate and unwashed democracy. The
pressure in the money market might have had
some influence in quieting the noisy multitude, as
crackers were ten cents pack, and other holiday
explosives in proportion.
TuALBERG, the unrivaled and unapproachable
pianist, accompanied by FlEUxTEMps, the greatest
yiolnist in the world, OLE BULL not excepted, is
expected here about the middle of the month, and
the ameteurs and upper tens are preparing to
give the immortal duo q reception worthy of their
reputation, and the character Of the "Queen City
Of the South" We are death on music and mu-
scians especially if they have foreign names, and
charge high price for tickets. The price OF ad-
mission to hear the musical lions roar, on this
occasion, has not yet been definitely agreed upon.
hut for the honor of the performers, and the select
character of the audience, it must be placed Mt
the highest possible figure, not beyond the reach
of some deserving ones who may have more music
in their souls than money in their pockets
THos. FRANCIS MEAGHER, the great Irish
patriot exile and orator. has consented to pay our
ancient end beautiful city visit about the same
time. and favor the admirers of his inspired
oratory with couple of lectures on Anniversaries
in general, and Monarchy and Republicanism in
particular. The ardent and imaginative young
orator will doubtless be perfectly at home in the
elucidation of the subjects he has chosen. have
heard MITCHELL, and was delighted with him,
and am glad that an opportunity will soon be
offered for me to hear MEAcHER, who is said to be
very much superior to his compatrlot and fellow
exile in the divine art Of oratory.
The Rev. WnIrEFooRp SMITH, D. D., delivered
q lecture last night before the Young Mems
Christian Association, at the Citadel Square
Baptist Church, which l did not have the pleasure
of hearing but which is spoken of by all who
heard him as one of the most brilliant efforts OF
that popular and eloquent pulpit orator His
subject was, 1.-The Bible in the family" and he
rose equal to the absorbing and elevating de-
msnds of his theme. The large and spacious
building was crowded to its utmost capacity and
hundreds went away for want of room
TheCharleson Typographical Society celebrated
their thirty-eighth Anniversary on Friday night at
their room on Printers Row, Eas: Bay They
met at seven o'clock, and after electing officers to
serve the ensuing year, and transactng the ordl-
nary business of the regular monthly meeting
they adjourned to the banqueting room where
most sumptuous repast awaited them. Every