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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-01-21

A SIGNIFICANT FACT.-The recent cen.
sus of the State of New York gives l,706,-
2SS males, and 1,724,653 females. The
widowers number 95,997 the widows S5,-
1872. Nearly an equal number Of males and
females, but $4,000 more widows than wild
overs! An exchange paper says: 'This
great disparity proves more conclusively and
strikingly, after the manner of the fable,
that, whatever amusement marriage may af-
ford to the women, it is death to the men |"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-01-21

Why CATS WASH THEIR FACEs.-A
cat once caught sparrow, and was about to
devour it, but the sparrow said, NO gentle
man eats till he has first washed his face
The cat, struck with this remark, set the
sparrow down, aud began to wash his face
with his paw, but the sparrow flew away
This vexed puss extremely, and be said, 'As
long as l live I will eat first and wash my
face afterwards Which all cats do even to
this day.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-01-21

Hoops.-There were two million pounds
of whalebone in the United States when the
hoop fashion came in vogue, and this was sell
ling at about 60 cents per pound. Since
January l, 1857, the imports of this article
reached one million eight hundred thousand
pounds, yet there is now little or no stock Id
the market. What remained in the seaboard
cities has been nearly all bought up at 81 20
per pound.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-01-21

sR When Fenelon was almoner to Louis
XIV, his Majesty was astonished 70 find, one
Sunday, instead Of a numerous congregation,
only him and the priest. "What is the rea-
son of this ?" asked the King. "I caused
it to be given out, SIRE" returned Fenelon,
"that your Majesty did not attend chapel
to-day, that you might know who came to
worship God, and who to hatter the King"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-01-21

Hon. NJ. L. BoNHAM.-This gentleman
arrived at home last Sunday. We regret
to learn he has had severe attack of rheu-
matism-and under the advice of his ply
sician, expects to remain at home week or
so to recover. He is much better already,
and we sincerely hope will be able, in a
short time, to return to his post in Congress-
-Edgefeld Advert.ser.'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-01-21

A New PApER.-The prospectus of a
new paper to be called the "Conservatist," "
and published at Newberry, appears in the
papers of that town. 1t will make its ap-
pearance about the first of February, and is
to be edited by VIM. F. Nance, Esq, gen.
tleman of acknowledged ability, high litera-
ry attachments, and an intimate acquaintance
with the political history of the country.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-01-21

ORIGIN OF ODD FELLows.-It has been
supposed by many that the origin of the so.
cicty of Odd Fellows-or rather the organi-
cation of that association-was of compare
lively modern date They will be somewhat
surprised, however, says the Cincinnati
Times, "to learn that its origin dates as far
back as the time of Nero, and was establish
ed by the Roman soldiers in the year So
At that time they we're callad Fellow Citi-
zens' The present name was given to them
Hy Julius Caesar, twenty-four years after
wards and they were so called from the sim
gular character of their meetings; and from
their knowing each other by night or day by
means of mystical signs and language. At
the same time he presented them with dis
pensaton, engraved on plate Of gold, bear
ing different emblems of morality. In the
fifth century the Order was established in
the Spanish dominions, and in Portugal in
the sixth century. 1t did not reach France
and England until the eleventh century. 1t
was then established in the latter country by
John DeNevile, who, assisted by five
Knights from France, formed Grand Lodge
in London. This ancient fraternity has now
its lodges in every quarter Of the globe, and,
by its usefulness and benevolent character,
commands the respect and couuteuance of
all who are acquainted with its nature and
purposes" Those upon whose information
reliance may be placed give credit to Balti-
more for first introducing Odd Fellowship
into the United States, and to Grand Sire
Thomas Wilde, belongs the honor.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-01-21

pa- The Jefferson Hcrald carries its an
tipathy to banks further than any other anti
nk-rag g-amuhin in the State. The editor
will take "hides, peltries, eggs, snake skins,
hog meat, live bull frogs, possun dogs, coon
skins, old boot legs, jack knives, tallow,
beeswax, copper, lead, gold and silver, in
fact anything except paper money" for dues
to the Office.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-01-21

ga BIG GUN."-A monster has been
tried at Woolwich, England, successfully,
with 10 lbs, of powder, though its full
charge is 800 lbs. The shell is one yard in
diameter, and, unchanged as it was in the
experiment, it tore up stones, and piled the
earth as high as small house, and filled the
air for radius of 200 yards with earth,
stones and roots of trees. The monster is
compounded of wrought and cast-iron, in
separate pieces, tightly hooped together
At the fifth round the middlering gave way
partially, and thus interrupted the practice;
but it was successfully shown that it coulf.
throw shell weighing ton and half,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-01-21

s% DR.. A. Jones, ex-Presideht OF Texas,
committed suicide at Houston, on the 9TH
instant, by blowing out his brains.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-01-21
BROTHERLY AFFECTION.

In the reign of Queen Anne, soldier
belonging to the marching regiment which
was quartered in the city of Rochester, was
taken up for desertion, and, being tried by
a court martial, was sentenced to be shot
The Colonel and Lieutenant Colonel, being
at the time in London, the command of the
regiment descended to the Major, a most
inhuman man. The day on which the de-
serter was to be executed having arrived,
the regiment, as usual on such occasions, was
drawn out to see the execution.
1t is the custom, on these occasions, to
draw lots from the several corporals, for this
disagreeablc office; and when every one ex-
pected to sec these lots-as usual, they we're
astonishcd to find that the Major had given
orders that the prisoner should die by the
hands of his own brother, who was private
in the same company, and who, when the
cruel order arrived, was taking leave of his
unhappy brother, and with tears fast flow
ing, that expressed the anguish of his soul,
was hanging for the last time, about his
neck.
On his knees did the poor fellew beg that
he might not have hand in his death; and
the poor prisoner, forgetting for moment
his petition to Heaven, begged to die by
any hands than those of his brother. The
unreenting officer, however, could not be
prevailed on to revoke his cruel order, though
entreated to do so by every officer in the
regiment on the contrary, he swore that
the brother and he only, should be the
executioner, if it were only for exampls
sake, to make justice appear more terrible.
When much time had been lost, in fruitless
endeavors, to soften the rigor Of this inhu-
human sentence, the prisoner prepared to
die, and the brother to be the executioner.
The Major, strict 70 the maxims of cruel
ty, stands close, to see that the piece is
properly loaded; which, being done, he
directs that the third motion of his cane
shall be the signal of fire. Accordingly, at
the third motion of the cane, the Major,
instead of the prisoner, received the bullet
through his own heart, and fell lifelcss to
the ground.
The man no sooner discharged the piece,
than throwing it on the ground, he ex-
claimed: 'He that can give no mercy, no
mercy let him receive. Now, l submit l
had rather die this hour for that mans
death, than live thousand years and take
away the life of my brother
No one seemed sorry for this unexpected
Justice on the inhuman Major, and the man
being ordered into custody, many gentlemen
present, who bad been witnesses to the whole
affair, Joined to cntreat the officer to defer
the execution of the other brother, till the
Queens pleasure should be known.
The request being complied with, the
City Chanioer, that very night, drew up
feeling and pathetic address to her Majesty,
setting forth the cruelty Of the deceased
officer, and hunbly entrcated her Majcstys
pardon for both the brothers.
The brothers were pardoned, and dis.
charged from the army.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-01-21
AN ACT

To alter and amend the lar IN relation to
tie Qualification Of Jurors.
l. BIZ 1t enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives, now met and sitting in
General Assembly, and by the authority of
the same, That every person who may be en-
titled by the Constitution of this State to
vote for Members of the State Legislature,
and who shall have paid, the year preceding
the sitting of the court, at which new jury
list shall be made, tax Of any amount
whatever, for property held in his own right.
shall be liable to serve as Petit or Common
Pleas Juror.
II. That all clauses of Acts heretofore
passed, repugnant to the provisions of this
Act, be and the same are hereby repealed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-01-21

LoCKJAw.--It is we'll known that this is
one of the most painful complaints that flesh
is heir to, and frequently battles the power
of medical skill to cure. 1t may be produced
in various ways, but most frequently by run
ming nails into the feet. We have known it
to be caused by simply running pin into
the toe; again by cutting the wrist with
glass, and other ways. The following, con-
tributed by the Baltimore Sun for the bene-
fit of its readers, may be worth remembering.
I have noticed lately several deaths by lock-
Jaw, and for the information of all I will
give a certain remedy. When any one runs
nail or any other sharpinstrument into any
part of the body, take common smoke pipe,
fill it we'll, then takea cloth or silk handker-
chief, place it over the bowl of the pipe,
and blow the smoke through the stem into
the wound; two Or three pipe fulls will be
sufficient to set the wound discharging. |
have tried it myself, and FIVE others, and
found it gave immediate relief If the
wound has been some days standing, it will
open again if the tobacco is good. Try it
any one who may chance to get such a
wound.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-01-21
PENNY WISE AND Pound FooLIsH.-

PENNY WISE AND Pound FooLIsH.-
The latest illustration of this maxim is a
case which occurred in the commercial cir
cles of Cleveland, Ohio, few days ago.
An ancient broker of that city, who knows
how to save even the shadow of coutinen-
tai dime, having reflected upon the tariff
adopted by the express companies for the
transportation of money packages, and the
great certainty and dispatch arrived at in
their delivery, resolved ou a plan of paying
less than the regular fees. The rates for
money packages are calculated upon the val
ue of the contents, as marked upon the out
side of the envelope. He enclosed s2,32O
in an envelope, and having been very care
full to mark it "s1 500" on the outside, paid
the rates on the latter sum to the express
company. The package was unfortunately
lost The banker did not dare to claim the
whole contents, $500, and the company,
with its usual promptness, paid over the a
mount registered. The package, as we are
informed, turned up at last, through the ef-
forts of the company's agents, and its con-
tents disclosed. AS the company had made
good the loss, the merchant had to suffer to
the tune of $780,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-01-21
0riglnal 4oetrgg.
For the Yorkville Enquirer.

miss THEE.
TO IMMOGENE IN DEATH.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-01-21

BY MRS. ". W. STRATToS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-20
Latter from Gov. Wise.

RIcuMcSD, Va, March l3, lS5S.--GEN
rLEMES: | gratefully acknowledge yours OF
the 10th, and regret that it will not be in
nv power to be present with the Irish citi-
gems of " as hington and their friends at the
anniversary Of Ireland's Patron Saint.
| thank you for your appreciation Of my
support of the principles of civil and reli-
pious liberty and OF the rights of adopted
citizens. IF naturalization had done no
more than to demonstrate the nobility OF the
race OF Irisbmen, that, though 1t may not
flourish under the dominion Of British mon
archy, ii finds soil Sin the land OF the Tree
congenial to the development OF traits OF
greatness which make America smile as
sweetly Tor the future as ireland pourns
over her grandeur Of the past 1t would
have dore enough to forbid departure from
the patriotic policy OF opening wide the door
of an asylum to the oppressed OF every land.
In no 81 here however high or humble, has
the Irish stock failed to illustrate its energy,
it's intellect, it's activity and endurance IN the
encounter Of American enterprise ana pro-
press. From Montgomery ut Quebec down
TO the msttock and spade Of any canal or
turnpike-ou every battlefield, 10 the forum,
in the halls of legislation, and n the hut OF
the laborer, the heart Of the lrlshman has
beaten high, and bis head and bis hand have
done their work we'll for the honor OF his
race and the welfare of his adopted country
Here, too, he loses the only traits he ought to
leave behind him when he comes to country
of religious frecdom--he loses whatever big
otry beset him at home. Here ne mus
that the lion and the lamb may lie down 10,
gether in peace, and that Protestants ana
Cath olics may be brothers in civil privileges
and be at peace in the privileges of conscience
They III Gle with each other and with the
native stock of America, and they help TO
make crop in our country which cannot De
conquered. Above all in lrishmen that
which | lcve is their heartfelt devotion 10
Old Irelar d herself. give you: o
Jobu Pnilpot Curran, the advocate IN i!9o
"He was upright. when honor was rebellion;
he was true, when integrity was treason;
be stood by the accused and the doomed
when to Pity was to participate; and he was
loyal to liberty. when even to name her was
almost 10 die ,,
Yours, truly, HENRY A. WISE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-20
suspensiou ofthe Banks.

We believe the entire country Is ANXIOUS
" looking to the Legislature for some relief
from the present state Of bank suspenslon.-
Snail the country be disappointed? a more
uuwise policy than that which postponed re-
sumption until pext November, 10 our Jndg-
meut, never met the SANCTION OF dellbera-
tive body,
Indeed if we are correctly Informed, the
banks themselves ask no such favor IRON tie
hands of the Legislature. The old banks,
especially, declare their readiness to resume
at once.
1t is shame and Disgrace upon the rep
utation of the State, that we should isolate
ourselves in the condition OF REL udiatiOn.-
But III the view of interest alone, We must
declare that no proposition can be sustained
by considerations mere obvious than those
which suggest the relief OF our currency from
its present degraded state. Every interest
demands it, and demands that " be dope
promptly. Aside from all ether poiuts OF
view, it is impossible that our merca tile IN
terests can fairly compete with their rivals,
while they are subjected to the runnus e&-
changes current now, and so threateningiy
prospective That there will be temporary
relaxation in their stringeucy trom evane-
scent causes, may be true; but 30 long a We
have a currency incOnvertible into specie,
We remain at the mercy OF those VINO use real
money in their transactions. They Will buy
our commodities with the inferior money OF
our currency, and sell theirs Tor the superior
money Ct theirs; and thus have the induce
ment to disparAse ours still luther to add to
their protits - South SIDE Dcm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-20
Cutting OFF Extra Allowances.

The representative from this Congress
sonal District Gov. Smith) made one Of
his Enthusiastically able speeches a few
weeks ago on the bill to regulate the pay Of
the Clerks and other employees in the ser
vice of the House of Representatives. The
bill contempates a reorganization OF the
whole force of employees, and such pro.
visions for their pay as shall cut them off
from extra allowance. Ii is not bill for
Buucombe, hut a practical and sincere at
tempt TO correct a gross abuse, and as such
received the weriul aid Of our Rspresen-
titive.
1t has been the prevailing practice for
some years, at the close of the session, OF
voting an additional allowance of 90 per
cent. without assigning any reason therefor.
The secret of this extraordinary liberaiity
of public funds, by our public servants, is
told 10y q Correspondent Of the Boston Cou-
rer. We are informed that during the
latter part OF the session particularly, ia
bic is spread regularly in a room convent
emily ible TO members, to which they
have free access, and which they visit as
frequently as the demands of the inner man
require; aud this in individual cases. is
very frequently indeed. This table fur
nishes feast OF fat things, and of wines and
stronger beverages, in all respects being adap-
ted To the tastes and habits Of the guests; and
it is provided wholly at the expense of the
clerks ard employees aforesaid, without fee
or any other hope Of reward than that which
they been accustomed to realize in the shape
Of this extra allowance, which is generally
accorded to them at some favorable moment,
when the fumes of the wine and the gener-
Gus effects OF the larder made it appear TO
members very reasonable appropriation.
This very offensive form of bribery and
corruption was practised upon the members
Of tho iast Congress with more than ordina-
ry success. 1t is boldly charged that reso-
luton WAS passed, at that session, under the
construction Of which o. me of them claimed
extra pay tor services year or two back,
ana that in one case certainly an additional
allowance Of IS 100 was awarded to clerk
being two hundred per cent advance upon
his regular salary. The first Comptroller OF
the Treasury refused TO allow the iniqutoqs
claims under this resolution: and they are still
dlsallOwed at the Treasury Department.
Ii ~ ta. the purpose OF preventing any
such swiuding operations that the new law
has been framed, which comnends itself to
the approval Of all just-minded men.-Fred
erickSburg NewS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-20
TeIeRraphic Dispatches.

WASHINGTON, March lS.--The Turkish
visiters were formally received by the Presl-
dent to-day who rendered TO them the hos
pitaIities of the country. The Admiral re-
piled, saving that be had been directed by his
i'm periai master TO be guided by the advice
and direction Of the President, aud to offer
a souvenir in testimony OF the high regard
entertained by the Sultan for the President.
The President then invited his Visiters to din"
ner on next Wednesday.
CHARLESTON, March l7.--Tbe screw stean o.
ship Georges Creek, from Baltimore, arrived
this morning. She reports the Atlanta on
Sunday night, with her cargo discharged
her anchors out, and gradually working oil
every high tide. The prospect OF her beng
off soon was considered good.
New YORK, March lS.--A man having
been accidentally run over by train on the
Hudson River Railroad this morning, and
killed, q riot ensued among the Irish laborers.
The police we're beaten off with stones by
the rioters who numbered some 5,OOO men.
Another train WAS also attacked with show
ers of stones and great excitement prevailed.
1t has bowe7er since abated
ROCHESTER, March lS.-A heavy gale OF
wind passed over this city last night un-
roofing houses, blowing down steeples, DC
There was also much damage done IN this
vicinity. The telegraph Ices west and
south are down. There ls also Hood In the
Gennesee river which is doing considerable
damage.
ALBANY, March Is In the Assembly after
morning session to-day, high word en-ued
between Messrs. Delaney and Chattield,
when the latter seized the former by the
,hroa: nd held him TIL be became black III
the face. The byssanders prevented further
blows but they were parted with much din-
Guilty.
ST.. LOUIS, March 1.-THE Leavenworth
oorrespondeur Of the Leader says that the
Free State vote for delegates to the Constitu
tional Convention, OF Kansas, IN that city,
amounted 10 $50 against 1876 polied Tor
State officers On January 4th last.
ALBANY, March l5.-Tbe river hudson is
now open to Albany, and the boats will com
IN epce running to that point to morrow. lhe
Ice at Albany cleared away last night.
louisville, March 1.-THE wind blew
almost hurricane here at noon yesterday
uprootng several buildings, aud slightly
damaging o number Of steamboats,. No
lives were lost.
WASHINGTON, March lS.-.The famous
bark Adriatic, which eluded the French au-
thori,ies 90 successfully, arrived at Savannah
this morning.
BosroS, March Il The address for the
removal of Judge L"riDg passed the Senate
by vote OF "a to a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-20


"7o sloU the cery age and body Of tie TINES"
Mr. Crittenden's speech in the Senate, at
tracted the largest audience of any Kansas
speech. Mr.. Stocked, Lord Napier, and
many members of the House of Representa-
tives were on the floor, Mrs. Crittenden and
several of the ladies of the Senators in the
galleries, and his friends crowded round bin
shortly after be bad concluded, and congrat-
ulated him.
The Texas creditors are nemcriaizing
Congress that the uudistributed 100000,
now remaining 10 the Treasury, shall be dis
tributed among them in proportion to the
ted by Congress to satisfy the claims OF these
creditors. but taking all the claims it was
ascertained that some would only pay seven
ty-eight per centum.
1t is expected that force Of three hun-
dred more recruits Infantry aud artillery
will leave the New York station for Fort Lea
venworth about the LIST of April to reinforce
toe regiments destined Tor the Utah service.
After that addition cDly about 200 more will
be required to fill up all the regiments 10
their iull implement of men.
The President is in no hurry to make his
foreign appointments. He is for settling do
nestle difficulties first, relieving the dead
lock of Kansas, and then inquiring into the
merits of patriots who, in these perlous
times, come to the rescue Of the country and
the Administration.
We have accounts from the capital OF
Mexico, to the 5th inst Ii does not appear
that affairs there have in any way improved.
The Extraordinary" of the 4th represents
the county II be III most deplorable condl-
ton. The Iuloaga Government seems to he
powerless to establish order.
We see by the last London Athenmum that
the project Of q second Crystal Palace Exhi-
bition of all nations, to take place in 1861,
is on foot The proposals, thus far consider
ed, contemplate universal collection Of the
fine arts.
Some time during Friday night, some
person or persons unknown, entered the
house OF Thomas Miller, esq, late Postmas-
ter, at Columbus, Ohio, and after admins
tering chloroform to the entire family, six 10
number they proceeded to search and steal.
The New York Tribune has "private and
confidential advices from Washington which
fully justify the conviction that the Lecomp-
ton bill cannot pass the House Of RepreseL-
tatives 1t will either be laid on the table of
the House, or 80 amended that its own faith
ers will disown it,"
The Upper Mississippi is open to Keokuk.
The Illinois is 10 good boating stage. The
Missouri is rising below Lexington, with
five feet in the channel; falling above that
point with less than four feet on the bar.
The frs. freight train over the Norfolk
and Petersburg Railroad reached the for
mer city on Monday evening. 1t was laden
with grain from Isle of Wight county, Va.
The House Select Committee of lnvestiga-
ton on Printing, discloses the fact that the
printing of the two last Congresses cost about
$4,7000O0.
The hardness of Virginia, in coming to
the specie basis, is the subject Of general re-
mark