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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-03-25

Is Mr.. BUCHANAN A CANDIDATE FOB Re-. ELEc-
TGoN?-The Washington correspondent of the
Richmond South says:
notice that some of the presses Of the country
are calculating the chances of the next Presiden-
tial campaign, and that the Washington correspon-
dents, with singular prescience, are giving the
points and exact results Of the distant controversy.
Now, I venture to assert that Mr.. Buchanan will
be the next President of the United States. The
probability Of this event is spoken Of hera in high
quarters Of information. 1t is true that Mr.. Bu-
chanan mentioned, at the time of his Inauguration,
that Re would not be a candidate for re election to
the high Office which he now fills; but in the alarm
ing and dangerous state of the Republic, which
threatens to eliminate in the next Presidential
crisis, it is bell we'd that Mr.. Buchanan might
yield to exalted motives Of patriotism, and to the
united appeals of the constitutional Democracy
in all parts of the country in r~escuing the govern
ment from a vital danger, and in accepting again
Mt the hands Of the Democratic and patriotic party
the high trust Of the Executive of the natl on. -
This is no idle conjecture; the assertion is found
ell on the views of distinguished members Of Con-
gress. and it is sustained by natural probabilities.
Mr.. Buchanan may be said to be the only Demo-
cratic leader and statesman who could secure in
the contest q preponderance OF Northern Demo-
cratic votes and is the only candidate whom the
South can hope to elect to the Office of President.
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suppression of drunkenness? Is not truth any
where and every where still truth? do not pro-
fess to know what the religious periodicals and
newspapers of this State have said for the cause
Of Temperance: but | beg leave to ask that man
who does, which one has published more-as
much-during the past year, as some secular pa
pers which can be named? Which one regularly
teems-or has even a single article. editorial or
selected, on the subject of total abstinence!-
Which one is really alive-activc-and working IN
the cause? If my man can give this iuforma-
ton. I shall feel bound to subscribe for that paper,
or periodical.
This power of 'guiding in a mefsHre me mind
a,ight," l am most clearly taught in "oWen on the
Holy Spirit" p. 1876, &c-a work republished by
the Presbyterian Board of Publication. Or the
power Of ~"erampls," I am taught every where.
And on the subject of accountability, and duty,
and works, the remarks of the Rev. Richard Fay-
lor, rs given in "Lime Street Lectures, also re-
published by the P. B. of P, meet my cordial as
scnt:-"Let us pray that Christianity among US
may return to it's proper channel, which is this;
when men expect the whole of their salvation from
Christ, and yet strive to beas fruitful in theirlives,
as if they expected to be justified by their good
works"
Such a belief as this of Taylor would make
many good men good Sons of Temperance.
KNURRY CRUX.
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The DARLINGTON TRAGEDY.-We learn from the
Cheraw Gazette, that the late ''regulation" move
ment in Darlington, resulting in the death Of Free
man and Windham, is undergoing judicial investi-
CATION {:
Between fifty and sixty members of the Vigi-
lance Committee, who were concerned in the
emeute at Chisel town. and for whom warrants had
been issued, appeared at the Court House on Mon
day morning last, and surrendered themselves to
the Sheriff. They were in the Jail on Tuesday,
but whether under commitment or otherwise we
do not know. The number was so great that they
could not be locked up. The Jail was literally FILL
ed from gnrret to basement. 1t being Court Week,
indictments were given out by the Solicitor, charg.
ing them with the murder of Freeman and Wind
ham. The Grand Jury, after an investigation, re.
turned true bills against them. The trial will
take place during the week. For the State, MIR.
Solicitor McIver, assisted by Messrs. Richardson
and B~landing. For the defences, Messrs' DArgan
and Dargan, Spain and Norwood, Moses and
Haynesworth, and Inglis and Marley.
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DIVISION.

On Tuesday evening last, Benerolent O'rts1on,
No. 10, of the Sons of Temperance, was organized
in this village by proper authority. We are in
structed by those who oficiated on the occasion to
say, that this Division commences its career OF
self-denial and of usefulness under very favorable
auspices. The members we're prompt in atten-
dance-exhibited zeal in the cause-selected their
officers with perfect unauimity-and went to work
like men conscious of the rectitude and impor-
lance Of the laudable objects in which they were
engaged. Some of the members are young men,
and, if any of our readers wish it, we grant that
those alluded to are youths of humble fortune and
of moderate education. What Of that? How
the heart of a good man ought to rejoice-does in
fact rejoice, in beholdins such youths pledging
themselves to the cause of order, of sobriety, and
of virtue-conducting themselves with decorum
in deliberations for their own moral and intel!ec-
tual Improvement, as we'll as that of their friends
and neighbors-aud thus laying one Of the indis-
pensable foundation stones in that probationary
state assigned q hopeful life on earth! How
much better is this weekly meeting for moral pro-
gress, than the same time spent in night-strolling
and street yelling!
We annex a list of the officers of the Division:-
]. B. Kerr, ". p; D. P. Owen, ". 4 3: g.
H. Williams. f.. s.: H. J. Parker. 4. r. S.;
G. W. Williams. p. S.; G. Williams, T.. T.
Ashcraft, c.. A. A.. Porter, 4. c.; Startling
Collier, l. S ; Leander Garvin, O.. s.; P. Is.
Darwin, Chaplain; NJ. Alexander, =. W. +.
It seems to be the received opinion, that Tenn.
perance and the Sons are stronger among us-have
a frmey hold on the good will and affections Of
cur people, than at any previous period of our
history. Truth is sending forth its influence and
its triumphs. Our people are made to think on
the subject. As the light breaks forth, the phan-
tom forms, admitted to spring up in the benighted
imagination, loose their delusive power, and dis
appear-prejudices are given up-and bigotry is
scbcrcd down BY stubborn and indisputab!e facts.
We have no idea but that the good work will 60
bravely on and, however the fire in a particular
spot may lie buried, or indeed may be smothered
out, vet the great mass will still burn on, and ere
long y i'll again envelope in one united flame the
entire body. Total abstinence is not religion-it
is however held to be one of its injunctions. An
analogy therefore may be maintained between
them. Look then at Boston-once the land of the
Puritans and of their holy zeal. She had became,
if not misrepresented, almost a desolation in evan
gelical piety. Look at her now. "Behold, she
acknowledgements in the present religious revi-
val. Truth crushed to earth will rise again
Fear not, Son of Temperance-your cause is just
your triumph is predicted with all other truths
if the prediction fail, you fail and fall in glo-
rious company.
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Correspondence OF the Carolinian.

WASHINGTON, March ~.
The important event Of the present is the un-
Outstanding that Calhoun has determined to give
the Legislature to the free State party in Kansas.
1t is further said that an effort will be made to
form n coalition between the pro-slarery and mod
crate free State party, so as to prevent the cleo
ton of Jim Lane to the United States Senate.
This is n most lame and ~impotent conclusion to the
q eat Kansas Lecompton struggle.
The House have TO day passed n bill to give five
new regiments of volunteers to the President
The Senate have already rejected the bill author
izing volunteers, so there is great probability that
no increase will be mnde to the army in any shape.
Mr.. Crittenden's speech, in the Senate, attract
ed a large audience. He was the first Southern
Senator who had spoken against the admission OF
argument coming from him had more weight than
from the Black Republicans.
The Senate are getting very tired of the Kansas
debate. Senator Gay, a man of decided ability,
is now speaking on the subject to o very thin Sen
ate.
The Senate had a night session, last week,
which run into the next day. The proceedings.
to an observer, were by no means calculated TO
elevate the dignity Of that august body. Your
venerable and most worthy Senator. Evans. was
not present, being in feeble health. Mr.. Hammond
was present. calm and polite.
The weather is extremely mild. The winter
seems to be over.
The Kansas bill M to n vote. in the Senate,
next Monday. The House will dispose of it in
some two weeks. CONGAREE.
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mERE.MENTION

The Georgetown Times Of the 10th instant, con-
tains m obituary of the Rev. JNo. A.. MTNNIoK,
of the S. C. Conference. ..'"'..The Boston Jour-
nal saws that Captain HARRISON, who is to COM
mand the Leviathan, writes that he is to be IN
Portland, Maine, with his vessel, in the latter par:
Of June, and that he proposes to remain there with
her seven weeks. .."".The Sumter Waterman
learns that the Court House at Manning, designed
for the new Judicial District of Clarendon-lhtely
Clarendon Election District and n part of Sumter
District-will be ready for the Spring Term
Judge PEARSON, in n letter to the Wilmington Jour
nal Of the 18th, declines being a candidate for
Governor of North Carolina. "'.."'According to
Virginian laws, every man who marries in that
State has to give security for the support OF his
wife and family. ..'.'. The trustees of the corpo-
ration of O ange, Va, have resolved that no free
negro shall hereafter settle or reside within their
limits. "...".Thursday last, was the anniversary
of the birth of JOHN C.. CALHOUN, who was born
on the 18th March, 1182.".."".President LoNG-
STREET, of the South Carolina College, lectured
on the usury laws last Friday evening before the
Columbia Athennum. ....""The Augusta Condt,tu-
~tionalist says: ave understand that the Presi-
dents of the banks in Augusta, at q meeting on
Thursday last, passed a resolution to resume
specie payments on the first of June next, provi-
ded the banks in Savannah and South Carolina
would resume at the same time"
Thirty-two seats in the Canadian Parliament are
ontested..""..I the United States Senate, on
the 10Th inst, Mr.. SEWARD, of New York, pre-
scented a petition for the ''prompt extinction OF
slavery. ""...""ALExANDER HERBEMoST, ESQ.,, the
American consul at Genoa, is said to have resign
ed his post on account of illness. ''"''The total
decrease in receipts of cotton at all the ports,
compared with last year, is now 265'SS4 bales.
..".....A bill to license public gaming houses in
New Orleans has passed the Louisiana Legislature
the proceeds to be devoted to charitable pur-
poses..""".It is stated on what appears 70 be
undoubtcd authority, that the city of Cincinnati,
Ohio, contains mere groggeries than any other city
ia the Unit, d States, except New York.
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The advocates of a pacific course towards the
Mormons have been seriously discussing the pro-
position of buying them of. by purchasing their
lanls AMI requiring them to e~migrate beyond the
limits Of the United States territory. Indeed, we
think a proposition of that effect has been made
to Dr. Bcrnheisel, the Utah delegate to Congress,
which has been favorably considered by him, and
the peace society have entertained strong hopes
of an amicable adjustment of the difficulty on
that basis. The Washington correspondent Of the
Richmond Enquirer throws cold water upon the
proposition. and says there is an insuperable diff
fculty in the way of such an arrangement. The
Mormons do not own a foot of the land on which
they have settled; nor is there any authority in
the Government to purchase their improvements.
Without the proceeds of the proposed sales, the
Mormons could neither migrate nor support them
selves after moving. Thus may we consider all
hope of an amicable arrangement, with these de-
luded people, OF an end, and nothing short Of
blood will heal the difficulty. When blood will
cease to flow, after it once begins, time alone will
enable US to tell.
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For the Yorkville Enquirer.
POWER OF NATURAL ABILITY.

The Southern Presbyterian, of the 18th inst,
gives a selected article, headed "NEwspAPERs,"
which contains the following extracts:-
''There lives in a certain city a man who is a
prominent church memher-his sons drunkards,
and visitors of dens whose names we VIII not
mention. How came this state of affairs! Years
ago we happened to be ut that gentleman's house,
and while there, the father and older sons had an
alteration about theatres and theatre-going.-
..You never taught US anything by your example,"
said one, against the sins of which youcom2lain.
You take no religious periodicals or newspapers,
and you never have. You have always had news
papers about the house full of puffs of theatres,
grog. shops, saloons, and all other places of amuse-
ment; and | never heard you say one word against
those pufs, and you needn't blame us now, If we
want to enjoy ourselves a little" r : We ask
YOU protesting christian to take some rel igious
naper or periodical. Y X In a measure you can
guiide the mind of your child Alright. Heaven will
hold you accountable for the way in which you do
your work"
The above sentiments are approved for their
sound sense and correct principles, ard no doubt
will receive the commentator of almost all ''pro-
Tossing christians" in York District, as well as
elsewhere. But we desire to ask som ''professing
christians" in York; if you approve and sanction
these sentiments, why notac, consistently i'll your
approval, and apply the principles to your conduct
universally? Is there no other means of g2idtng
in a measure The mind Of your child Alright" besides
q religious newspaper? Is ~'ezamre' Of use only
10 this particular, and worthless in all other cases
Why admit this accountability for the way in
which you do your ~work"-yes, '.your work," IN
subscribing for a religious paper, and deny that
accountability practically in many cases altogeth-
or as ~effectual in 'gu'ding the mind of your child"
and your neighbor too, 'aright"
Drunkenness was the great sin of these sons OF
this prominent church member"-the first great
evil spoken of in the article-the fruitful source
doubtless of the other sins. Is it in the power OF
9 religious paper alone to 'tguide sright" IN the
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An INTERESTING ScENE.-Tbe Thirteenth street
Presbyterian Church, Rev. DR.. Burchard's was the
scene of deep interest last Sabbath. At the COM
munion in the afternoon one hundred and thirteen
united with the Church on profession and fourteen
by letter. In the evening DR.. Burchard preached
to q large and attentive audience, and at the close
of the service the meeting adjourned to the lecture
room. where hundreds engaged in prayer, while
many left from time to time to converse with the
pastor in an adjoining room. Of the l27 which
joined the Church, % were heads of families, 10
Sunday School teachers and officers, and 62 from
the Sabbath School. OF these, 10 were over 40
years of age. 80 over 90, and SO between the ages
of II and 90. Rev. DR.. Ferris and one or two
other clergyman were present and took part in
the solemn service.-New York Evangelist.
1t is stated that il one of the villages of the
to n of Simshury. Connecticut, there is not an a.
dult to be found who has not been converted.
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Discovery OF A ROMAN MISUNDERSTANDING clas-

Discovery OF A ROMAN HIsroRIAN.-While clas-
steal scholars deplore the loss ofconsiderable por-
tons OF Livy and other Roman writers, accident
has has led to the discovery of certain fragments
of a historian whose name is scarcely known-viz:
Gaius Granius Licinianus. In 1853, DR.. Pertz. of
Berlin, we'll known in the literary world, had &C.
casion to examine some of the Syriac manuscripts
brought over in l847 from the convent of st. Ma
~, in the desert of Nitria, to the Northwest of Cal
70. and now deposited in the British Museum
DR.. Pertz, perceivinga palmiest( "a pamphlet from
which a former writing has been efaced, in order
to make room for q subsequent one) among the
number, examined it more closely, and succeeded
in reading a few of the words imperfectly scraped
out. Convinced thereby that the palimpsest must
contain some historical fragment, he obtained per-
mission to treat it with certain chemical substan-
ces with which old and faded writings may be
brought to light again. The operation succeeded,
but the labor of deciphering was considerable,
because in many places the Syrisc characters COW
cred and coincided with the lines Of the Roman
ones. A tlength, with the aid Of his son, the work
was completed, and it has just been published at
Berlin. Licinianus wrote before Livy, and ap-
pears to have hourished about the time of Julius
Caesar. The fragments hitherto published are in
teresting in so far as they confirm or explain GER
tain obscure passages Of other authors. The pal
impsest from which they have been obtained was
all written over thrice, so that the difficulty Of
deciEhering them may easily be conceived.
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A CALIFORNIA FIaHT.-Perhsps some of our
readers have not seen John Phenix's description
of q fight between himself and Judge Ames, editor
of the San Diego, CAL, Herald: The Judge had
left Phoenix in the editorial chair during his alb
sence, and was slightly dissatisfied on returning
and finding that his assistant had changed the
politics of the paper. A meeting took place i'm
mediately, which Phoenix thus describes:
1--WE rose, and with an uufaltering voice, said,
swell, Judge. how do you do?" He made no re-
ply, but commenced taking off his coat.
4 \ 4 X K K \
The sixth and last round is described by the
pressman and compositors, as having been fearful
ly scientific:
ave held the Judge down over the press by our
nose, (which we had inserted between his teeth
for that purpose and while our hair was en-
ployed in holding one of his hands, we held the
other in our left, and with the Sleeps foot BRAN
ished over our head, shouted to him, say Waldo?
Never he gasped."
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of which will Mt once suggest themselves to the
heart Of every true patriot. But there is no rea
son why m American citizen should take part in
the grateful work of purchasing it, which will not
apply with far more fnrce to the American Mason.
He was the Father of his Countrywide leader OF
its armies in war-its counsellor in peace-the
worthiest jewel in its glittering crown OF WORTHLESS
and these are for every American to boast rs his.
But to the Mason ne was more. He was our
Brother-bound to us and We to him by no com.
mon tie-kneeling at the same altar and illumined
by the same mystic light. Let Us come, then, to
the task with willing hearts and liberal hand, and
aid in making Mount Vernon another Mecca for
our common land. where Washington's memory
shall be the kaaba stone Of our veneration.
ALBERT G. MACKEY.
V. D. v. JAMESON.
z. W. CARWILE.
JNO. A. BOWIE.
FLEETWOOD LANNEAU.
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CATAWBA.

n oN
CHARLESTON, March %.
1t has been but a short time since the Evening
Ners came out in an entire new dress, got up, cut
and finished according to the latest and most ap-
proved style, and regardless of expense. Follow
ing close in the wake of progressive journalism,
and determined not to be outdone in the race for
50 local habitation and a NAME" the Courier comes
out this morning in a bright and beautiful new
spring suit, fully up with, if not in advance of the
season. Its contour, though always neat, clean
and admirably executed, is considerably improved
by donning the latest spring style, with a few Of
the latest touches in the line of newspaper ward
robes
Though the city is comparatively so peaceful,
and the late warning and antagonistic elements so
quiet and docile, yet, now and then, it seems that
city life proper must have something 'grand,
gloomy and peculiar" to break the monotony, and
give life and zest to city existence. On Tuesday
last a murder was committed on board n schooner
lying at this port, and bound for the West Indies.
It appears that two seamen named ALFRED Dou-
RAND and ANDREW WADE, had formerly had a diff
fculty which remained unsettled. On the morn.
ing specified q collision took place between them,
in which WADE struck DouRAND on the head with
a deadly weapon, inAicting q mortal wound of
which he died on Saturday afternoon. Before the
perpetrator was arrested the vessel sailed for
Georgetown, with the murderer on board. War
rants have been issued for the arrest of ANDREW
WADE as principal, and Captain SMITH as accom-
plice.
The religious excitement which has been pre-
vailing for some time at the North, seems to be
are now going on at Mobile, Montgomery, and
other Southern cities, and even in the far West We
hear of the progress of the good work. Some
drops of mercy which portend the coming shower,
have been seen in the wicked city Of Charleston.
There is an unusual spiritual interest being AVA
kened in all the Churches, and thousands are flock
! ing to hear the word Of life.
Last week there we're prayer meetings every
morning from 8 to Q o'clock, at the rooms of the
Young Mems. Christian Association, and large
| crowds of both sexes attended. As the interest
and numbers increased, those rooms were found
to be insufficient to accommodate all who wished
to attend, and this week they have been compel.
ed to change the place of meeting to Masonic
Hall.
1t appears that the Methodist have heretofore
pretty much led the way in ~revivals, other orders
frequently considering them-especialfy those at
tended with much ''noise and confusion" rs mex
Incident if not unorthodox. But it seems now that
all sects, persuasions and denominations are mo,
wing in the matter, and forgetting for a moment,
their minor differences of faith, they all bow TO-
gether around the same altar and plead for mercy
on the same terms. The following announcement
appeared to-day in papers of this CITY, wbioh vii
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Good News from Florida.

JACKSONVILLE, March II.
Major Rector has succeeded in inducing Billy
Bowlegs, Jumper. and several Of the principal
men of the different bands, to come and hold a
talk Bowlegs is disposed to e~migrate, and take
with him all he caninauence to 90. Major Rector
is sanguiue Of success in his negotiations.
Colonel Garrett, Creek Agent, and Mr.. Johnson,
ore on their way to Washington City, to perfect
some necessary arrangements previous to the In
dams leaving Florida.
The Indians wish to see the money promised
them in case Of removal; to procure which is the
object of Major Rector's visit.
Assinwah, the elder, is wounded. He will meet
the delegate to negotiate in behalf of Sam Jones'
party, as soon rs he can travel.
The friendly Indians, in their scouts, failed to
find the hostile Indians. The latter found the
white flags, and came into camp without s~olicita-
ton. This fact augurs well for a favorable re-
suit.