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Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-09-04

no San Francisco doctor says he has ra-
,,.sor which Lord Byron gave him. He evidently
did not put the instrument to the use Intended by
the noble Lord.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-09-04

TRINITY Co. PROPERTY AND TAxEs.-The total
worth Of taxable property in Trinity County is
$I,32O,90l. Total amount of tax assessed, ST.
832 II. State portion, $7,925 Al County, So
Col 81 School, 81 1920 90 lndigent Sick, ST.
800 80 Road $500 As. The proportion of tax
alton is 81 3j on each 500 worth OF property ;
State tax, co cts. County, SO cts. ; School, 10
cts. INDECENT Sick 10 cts, and Road cts.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-09-04

AN editor, wishing to compliment Mrs. Day, OF
the Hespsian, says she is one Of God snoblemen"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-09-04

MINING has nearly ceased in Weaverville basin;
one or two companies, in possession of the little
remaining water are doing something, but little
or nothing will be done till winter. Not SO on the
river and creeks; there all is activity
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-09-04

qg-A cotemp2rary tells of some one having
made "a new road to tue graveyard We sup
posed the doctors had already laid OFT a sufii-
cieDt number.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-09-04

THE Sacramento Mercury asks what has be-
come of the Wcavervile argus So far as we
are informed the enterprise was abandoned or de-
ferred for want of adequate encouragement
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-09-04

WE know young man who expresses highes
admiration for beautiful woman thus - She
q perfect swamp angel
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-09-04

TELEGRApH.-We have tried hard, and in vain
to obtain fuller election returns No other re
sponse can be had from lower offices in time fol
our purpose.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-09-04

THE Fourth of July was celebrated in Massa-
ohusetts State Prison. the convicts had the de-
ciaraton of Independence read. That's patriotism
under restraint.
THE Union church is completed all to the inside
flushing; the belfry is an excellent piece of
workmanship.
THERE is singular scarcity of local event just
now we can hear of little or nothing worth
mention.
A coT.,'PoRARY says What a strange thing
Il, ,,man brain We are not surprised at
IL not common, oding a foreign substance
n, u.>rv Of Dow, ,Hevile, was killed by
derrick mast falling on him, say 'ne O'"'0c'"''
LATEST news from Kansas is that the hc'"o"'p-
ton proposition will be voted down BY the largest
vote ever polled in the Territory.
SOLDIERS testing cannon at Fort Independence
fired one of them 1900 times, and were ordered
10 keep firing till the gun bursted
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-12-23
COL. w1rHERspooN,s REMAINS.

COL. "lVhEhSEOONS h6mAANSs ;
On Saturday evening last, information was re-.
ceivedof the arrival at Chester, Of the remains ol
the late Col. W1rHERspooN. An extra train being
placed at the disposal of the Committee Of Ar.
rangements, they proceeded to Chester on Sunday
morning
At half past eleven o'clock, the body, in charge
Of the Committee, arrived at our Depot, whero' n
was placed on hearse, and accompanied by q
large concourse of citizens, conveyed to its fl
nal resting place in the grave yard Of the Indepen
dent Presbyterian Church. The largest assem-
blage our village has ever witnessed on q sim
ilar occasion, was collected at the grave, t.
pay the last tribute of respect and affection tt
him who had filled so large place in our comnu
nifty. After some truthful and touching remarks
by Rev. J. NJ. H. ADAMS, the body was consigned
to its last silent home.
The circumstances attending Col. WITHEa
spooN's death are well known TO all, and the arr
val of his remains in our midst, brings back Il
our citizens the painful sensations with which th'
tidings of his death were received. But as w
gather around the grave to pay the last sad hon
ors to the dead, we have the comforting assur
Gnce, that
"He shall live again,
BY him recalled to breath,
Who captive led captivity;
Who robbed the grave Of Victory
And took the sting from Death"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-12-23
NEW YORK CORRESPONDENCE.

NEW &. DeCelnUeT -.
The late Charter Election for City officials, re.
sulsing in Republican victory, showed conclu'
siyely the utter want of faith in any party. The
great Democratic party has lost both prestige and
power. The scrambles for the spoi!s of former
victories sowed dissensions amongst them, demor-
allied and finally destroyed all party influence.
AS result, the'fusion party, composed OF Repuo-
l;cans and Americans, secured the easy election
of Comptroller and divided the power on joint
ballot in the Aldermanic and Counclmanic coun-
ellis. All the efforts of the President to restore
harmony in the Democratic camp of this city and
TO secure again the wonted triumphs of the sach-
ems of Tammany He'll will be more than useless.
There is no longer political party in New York
deserving the name.
Probably the most important result Of the late
election is the choice of O large majority Of the
Board of Education in favor Of the reading Of the
Bible in the Public Schools, question which has
been in agitation for long time. The objections
to the use Of the Bible in these Schools came from
the Roman Catholics. But now, seeing how
strongly the tide of public opinion bore against
his sect. Archbishop HUGHES, and with him the
great badly of the "faithful," has given up the
question and swallowed the bitter pill as grace
fully as may be. As this plank is torn from the
Know Nothing vessel, the old hulk may 60 to the
bottom to serve as useful purpose in its new re-
lation as it did when first launched on the tickle
waste of waters.
After insugurating a new era in theatrieais'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-12-23
THE LEGISLATURE

Adjourned sine die on, Tuesday last, 2lst inst,
Mt 12 NJ. Through the kind attention Of c. D..
MELTON and W. B. MErTs, Esqs., we have been
put in possession of complete List of the Acts
passed during the session, together with synop-
sis of such as are of local or general interest:
SENATE ACTS.
/. To authorize the City Council of Charleston
to appoint Inspectors of Naval Stores.
g. To provide for the appointment Of Commits
soners of the Poor for the District of Lancaster.
g. To afford further aid to the North Eastern
Road Company.
A. To provide for the appointment Of Commits
missioners of the Poor for Williamsburg District.
5. To increase the compensation to owners of
slaves executed.
Provides that the Court of Magistrates and
Freeholders by which slave is, to be sentenced
shall appraisc, at not exceeding one halt Of his ac-
tual value.
6. To secure the purity Of elections.
Provides, That if any one, knotoing himself not
qualified, shall vote at any election, POLITICAL mu-
nicpal or military; or if, being qualified any one
shall vote more than once at the same election,
he shall be held guilty of misdemeanor and, on
conviction shall be fined at the discretion Of the
Judge. Or if any person shall procure another
to vote for or against particular candidate, by
payment or promise of money, or other article Of
value the person so procuring, and the voter 80
receiving, shall be deemed guilty of e misdemean-
or and be fined for the first offence not less than
500 nor more than $500, and imprisoned not less
| than one month nor more than six; and for the
second offence, be fined not less than $500 nor
more than $4,000, and imprisoned not less than
three months nor more than twelve. Or if any
one shall offer so to procure another to vote, he
shall, on conviction, be fined and imprisoned al
the discretion of the Court.
7. To alter and amend the 9th Section Of an Act
entitled "an Act for the better ordering and gov.
erning negroes and other slaves in the Provinces
passed May 10, 174O.
Provides, That no owner Of any slave, or person
having him in charge, shall inAict on said slave
any cruel or unusual punishment, on pain of fine
and imprisonment; Provided, that such punish
ment be not necessary for the good government
Of the same.
s. An Act to punish assaults committed with
concealed weapons.
Provides, That if any person shall make on as
sault upon another, with any deadly weapon car
ried concealed about the person, he shall, on con
yiction, be fined not less than two hundred dollars
nor more than two Thousand dollars, and shall b
imprisoned for period not exceeding six months
at the discretion of the Court, and find suretie'
for the peace.
0. To vest the right and title of the State in
certain lot in Lexington village in certain persons
10. To extend the Charter Of the South Western
Rail Road Bank.
II. To secure to Mechanics, Tradesmen anc
material men, payment for work done and materl'
ais furnished to ships end vessels owned IN tn
State. ----
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-12-23
MELANCHOLY OCCURRENCE.

We regret to learn of o fatal affray which oc-
Cured in CASTOR County, North Carolina, on
Thursday last, between J. N. FLOYD and DICK
MARTIN free man of color, whicLresulted in the
death of the latter.
We have been credibly informed that the cir
cumstances are about as follows:
FLOYD went to MARTINS house and called for
something to eat-after refreshing himself they
both passed into the yard, where some words en-
sued between them, upon which FLOYD fell upon
MARTIN with Bowie-knife, and wounded him to
such a degree that he died in few minutes
Floyd has been arrested and lodged in Dallas jail
to await his trial next Spring.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-12-23
MERE.MENrrIoN.


JAMEs BoYD, has been appointed Magistrate
for York, vics B. J. PATTERSON, left the district.
.........Mr A. M. HUNT, of Columbia, offers sill.
YER pitcher worth fifty dollars for the best speci.
men of native African, to be exhibited at the
State Agricultural Fair Of 1859. .'.""'We learn
from the Guardian that, without dissenting
voice, the House of Repres entatiyes of Georgia
has passed bill repeating oil laws which author
lied lotteries in that State. ''.'.''The New York
Tribune states that the Presidents Message con-
tains over 10000 words. '".'"'Major A. H. Boy.
KIN is nominated to succeed Hon. JAMES CHEsNUT,
Jr., in the Senate of this State, from Kershaw
District, by a correspondent in the Camden Jour.
nal.........The Senate Committees in Congress were
announced ON Monday last Senator HAMMOND
is on the Committees on Finance, and on Naval
affairs, and Senator CHEsNUT on the Committees
on Military affairs and on Public Lands. '''''""At
the late meeting of the Alabama Baptist State
Convention, at GAINESVILLE, it was announced that
JEREMIAH H. BROWN, Esq, Of Sumter county,
Alabama, would support as many as ffty one theo-
logical students at Howard College, allowing to
each $3.50. This would make S12,750 year
given by this liberal gentleman. Howard College
is Baptist Seminary at Marion. '''''''" Many Of
the Wisconsin papers are DYING Of small receipts.
One establishment took S82S in eight weeks. '''''
The Spartanburg Express slys, that Rev. W. NJ.
wIGHrMAN, D. D., Presidenr Of Wofford College,
has been elected President Of the Southern Uni
versity, in Greensboro, Alabama '''.'''"Hon- JAS.
B. CLAY has written letter to Kentucky, decli-
ming to be candidate for re election to Congress.
.......Mr. BoyLsroN. of South Carolina, is to be
the orator at the Odd Fellows national jubilee in
New York next April 1.-THE Boston people
are preparing to harvest their ice crop. The ice
is now about seven inches thick upon some Of the
ponds in that vicinity. ...'...The total value Of
steamers afloat on the Mississippi and its tributa-
ries is more than S60,0O0,0OO. They number as
many as fifteen huudred-more than twice the
steam boat tonnage of England, and equal to that
of all other parts of the world. '''""'The Hon. L.
NJ KE1rT will deliver the Address before the Lite
rary Societies of Hampden Sidney College at its
next annual commencement.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-12-23
Carolina High School.

We beg leave TO call atteation to the advertise
ment by Messrs. Brumby and Davidson of this
School. -... .-s--.. r-.... rGr .s"-.
DR., Brumby is the son Of the late Professor Of
Chemistry, etc.. in the s. c. College, and was his
assistant, rs also Of bis successor Professor John
LeConte. His School was commenced in Colum-
ba two years ago, and such have been the proofs
of public confidence that it now numbers about
fifty, which has rendered additional facilities for
teaching necessary. Mr.. Davidson has, therefore,
been associated as one the Principles. He is .
South Carolinian, and distinguished graduate Of
the s. c. College. For the past fve years he has
been Professor of Greek in the Mt. Zion College,
Winnsboro', an institution Of widespread reputa-
ton, but not more widely spread than 1t deserves
to be. Mr.. Davidson resigned this position to
take that in the Carolina High School-a title
we'll deserved. for its Principles are our own
people, The only foreign aid invoked land IN such
u case it is the greatest beneat)' Is tnat OF tae
French teacher, Mr. Beuzancon native, and
until one year past resident OF faris and grad
uate of the University Of France.
These yorng gentlemen have adopted the busi-
ness of teaching as their profession and intend to
deserve success, as they have heretofore attained
il, BY the thoroughness Of their system, and as
Columbia is the home Of each, We have an addi-
tional pledge Of their exertion. ....
The subject is so apropos, that we must say
word about the city of Columbia. A recent visit
afforded us an opportunity Of observing the rapid
growth Of the city, with the multiplication of fine
residences around the beautiful suburbs
Itis but natural, when the 'beauty'of the locs-
ton and the fine climate of winter and summer
are borne in mind, that the great advantages Of
the place for male and female education, should
draw together nomerous population from al
parts Of the Charleston Maayy. ~ -
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-12-23

PccoLoMiS1 had left Us, after very successful en-
gagement, to elsctrfy the natives of the provincial
toFn Of Boston, Her entertainments were of such
q highorder of excellence that the old fogles OF
the 4'boards' were obliged to wake up, shake off
the dust and reoast their companies to re.entice
their gradually diminishing audiences Never
before was there such universal activity amongst
theatrical managers and such excellence in SCI
ence and representations.
The confidence Lottery-men are again in tribu-
lation in the Court of Sessions. SWAN Co.,
Georgia, and the Maryland men have rough road
to travel in these sinful days of bad legislation
Their agents are now undergoing prosecution for
vending lottery tickets in this State. WooD and
EDDY, said to be partners in the business are also
under the. eyes Of the law. 1t came out the
investigation that HEsRY WARD BEEoHER, man
once remarkable for his love Of firearms Of Pc
cular pattern, held ticket in one Of the draw
ings. The brotherhood sometimes show themsel'
selves up in an excessively worldly point Of view.
So far nothing hash been proven against the parties
all the purchasers of tickets being remarkably
obyous of vendors names and faces.
CANcEMI has probably had his last trial. After
four trials, having been convicted of murder once
and cleared once by non-agreement Of thejury, he
is at last convicted Of mansfaughter in the first de-
gree, subject to at least ten years imprisonment
or life at the discretion of the judge.
The body. suatching case of the Medical College
is hushed up in the usual way. Nothing will
probably be heard of it. .F
The Central American difficulties are exciting
much attention here, on account Of the interests
our citizens have in that direction. The Ameri
can policy of the President is generally approved.
All parties will support him in his course In re.
gard to it. .'..... - - .,..
News has reached this City that the Indian EN-
pirc, from New York to Galway, so long missing
and feared to have been lost at sea, had arrived
on the coast Of ireland, after experiencing ter
rife passage in which coal and provisions were
exhausted. The ship had been thrice the usual
time in making the passage. ' q. =.
The voyage and tricks of Captain Corrie, Of the
wanderer, are commented on largely by people
and press. The United States Marshall was
completely "sold" with the appearance Of the
vessel when she was here under detention. Ii
will make the subject-matter Of sermon for
Beecher.o the Lottery Ticket and Of an immune
rable batch Of homlies for "Dad" Cheever.
SETH.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-12-23
The Tax Bill for 1850.

We copy the following from the Columbia oos-
respondeuce of the Charleston Courier, Of Monday:
The tax bill, or bill TO raise supplies, was read
O second time in the House, last night, To meet
extraordinary expenses, there has been an increase
Of thirty.fve per centum on the general shares
The following is the scale of taxation: On lands,
81 cents, ad valorem. on every 500 of value. ac-
coriing to the existing classification on slaves,
95 cents per head on free negroes, &C., between
the ages Of l5 and so years, 81 rs per head !; On
city, town and village lots, lands and .buidngs,
II cents, dd valorem; on income derived from
factorage, employmeuts, faculties and professions
including dentistry, excepting clergymen. school
masters, school-mistresses and jourueymen me-
chanics, who earn their livelihood by their own
mammal labor, 8s cents per 500; on amount It
commissions Of yendue masters and commission
merchants, 6S cents on every Sl00; on the CAP
ital Of banks, 81 cents on every 500; on the
capital Of gas companies, ~ cents on every $f0o;
ON premiums of insurance. taken IN the State by
incorporated insurance companies and nnderwri-
ters without the limits Of this State, 85.l00 per
centum on sales Of goods, wares and merchan-
dize (producs, of this State and the manufactured
products of any of the United States or Terrific
ries thereof eIcepted,) 21 cents on every 500,
made on capital, owned or borrowed, from Janua-
ry /, 1858, to January !, 1859; on sales, &C., By
transient persons, "a cents on every $l00; On
public plays or exhibitions, $l4 per day.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-12-23
MASONIC.

At the regular communication of Philanthropic
Lodge, No. 7S, A. F. NJ, held on Monday evening
last, the following persons were elected officers
for the ensuing year.
LED. JEFFERYs, W. NJ.
J. A. MCLEAN, s. ".
DR.. ]. B. ALLISON, ~ ".
A. MCCONNELL, Treasurer,
J. BOLTON SMITH, SscrsterH
WESLEY CREPS, Tyler.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-12-23
THE BLUE RIDGE RAIL ROAD.

THE blue RIDGE FiAIh hoAD'
On Monday last, the Bill giring aid to the Blue
Ridge Rail Road, was defeated in the Senate by o
vote of 10 to %. We append The Yeas and Nays
YEAs.-Messrs Porter, Allen, Alston, Bryan,
Bull, Fickling, Furman, Hampton. Harrison, 1rby,
Lesesne, Manning, Marshall, OBryan, Sharpe,
Rhett, Wagner, Wilson, Zimmerman.
NAYs.-Messrs. Barker, Barton, Montgomery,
Bonneau, Brownee, Cannon, Carroll, Dantzler,
Fox, Darlington, Gauze Gist, Charles Irby, Moses,
Mazyck, McAliley, McCaw, Mellard, Witherspoon,
Palmer, Sessions, Westmorelaud.
We learn that all of our Representatives 7oted
against the measure. In another column will be
found synopsis of the speech of EDWARD MOORE,
ESQ.,, against the Bill.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-12-23
ILLUSTRATED LECTURES.

In our advertising columns will be found the
announcement of Mr.. H. JENNINGS, proposing to
deliver an illustrated Lecture in this place on Mon
day evening next. MIR. JENNINGS is native o
Edgefeld, and comes among us highly recouImen
ded as a worthy and honest man, by number o.
the leading citizens of that District. The enter
tainment being of moral and scientific character
commends itself to the young and old. Give hin
benefit.
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OUR SHERIFFS.

On Monday last, Mr.. ALFRED STrLwELL was in
stalled into Office as Sheriff of York District, for
the next four years. Mr.. s. c. YoUNoBLooD, the
ex-Sheriff, leaves the position with the hearty
we'll done of many of our people-having in the
discharge of his duties, given almost universal
satisfaction.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-12-23
December 16, 1859.
M The Editor is absent.
DIVINE SERVICE

We have been requested to state that Rev. E. J.
MEYNARDlE, will preach at the Methodist Church,
in this place, on Sunday morning next.
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12s To increase the number of Commissioners
of Free Schools for St. Mathews Parish, Kingston
Parish and Barnwell District.
18. To exempt Samuel Rivers Cox, free per-
son Of color, from capitation COX;
a. To incorporate the Cheohee Mining Com
kpany. 49,.
40 To incorporate the Blue Ridge Mining Com
pany. =
l6:, To authorize the formation of anew volun
steer Company of Infantry, to be called the '"sau
da Guards"
II. To authorize the N. E. Rail Road Company
to continue the use and present location of theiI
track near the city of Charleston.
49, To repeal an Act entitled "an Act to dehn'
the terms upou-which the State Will aid IN tn
construction of Turnpike roads, ratified Dec ~
1888. 49, ..' - -
10. To amend an Act concerning the Lunatlt
Asylum, passed in 1881.
20. To inoorporaterthe Carolina Steam Packe
Company. ,.. |- E. : -
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The order and ceremonial of Inauguration are
familiar 10 many readers but as the occasion only
occurs bicnuially full report will be read with
interest We quote from the South caroliaian, Of
Tuesday: ~ ~ - --.--, --
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o1n uEAps AND YOUNG HEARTS.

The characters this interesting story are local and hs
plot win seek to develop the phases Of own social
In addition to this thrilling story Of the Revolution Is now
In preparation for the ENQUIRER, by writer 70
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spue when brighter light was enkindled the fields Of
Houck's Defeat Rocky Mount Hanging Rock and kings
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Have been engaged from Columbia, Charleston Washing
ton and New York who together with OCCASIONAL letters
from various sections of the State will make our weekly
Ledger in racy and readable style We shall bear It In
mind furnish weekly compendium Of news pertaining
to neighborng State as to make the paper valuable
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Having made considerable otays to secure these attras
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Adjourned sine die on Tuesday last, 2lst inst.'
at 12 NJ. Through the kind attention Of c. D.
MELTON and W. B. MErTs, Esqs., we have been
put in possession of a complete List of the Acts
passed during the session, together with synop-
sis of such as are of local or general interest: