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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-04-07

BISHOP CAPERs ON CH1LDREN-.The
following sensible thoughts about children,
and children's amusements, occur in the au-
photography of that lameuted Bishop of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. VIM.
Capers, D. D.:
'And say now, let the children be chill
dren. Let them have their plays in their
own way, and choose them for themselves.
We only spoil it by interfering. And I say
more; away with all sickly sentlmentalism,
and the cruelty of unnatural constrainf.-
What deprivation it would have been to
me at Bellevue to have been-refusad-
traps because it was cruel to catch the birds !!
But I had my traps, and never dreamed of
any cruelty in the matter. My father made
the first one for me, and taught me how to
make them, and how to set them, and to
choose proper places for them. But henever
made cage for me, nor did ever want him
to make one God had given me the birds
to eat, if could catch them: but not to shut
them up in cages, where they could do me
no good. No artificial cases of conscience
we're made for me. I loved the birds. I
loved to see their pretty feathers, and to hear
them sing; but loved to taste their flesh
still better. And I might do so as inoffen-
sively as cat, for anything I was taught.
The use gave the measure of right in the
case. Such as I could not eat I would not
catch; and I hate to this day the mawkish
philosophy which gives to the birds the sym
pathy due to the children. Let the children
be free and active. Let them have mind
and will. And let them have a parents
faithful guidance; neither the ill-judging
weakness which is ever teasing them with
interjections that mean nothing; nor the
false refinement, which, while it must have
the birds to go free to carroll in the groves,
makes Gagged birds of the little children; nor
the tyranny of constraining them out of all
their simple, gleeful nature, to behave like
old people,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-04-07
GBoitt 4oetrg.
From the Edgeaeld Advertiser.
REAUTIFUL SALILIE.
BY VIM. NJ. MARTIN.

Oh bright is the water that flows from the foun
tain,
And pure is the snow when the winter winds wall
Oh 8ne is the laurel that grows on the mountaih'
And modest the violet down in the vale;-
But purer than snowflake, and brighter than
water
In beauty excelling,-is somebody's daughter;
And finer than flower on mountain or valley,
But modestly blushing,-is Beautiful Salile,
oh blest are the hours which fly In the bowers,
Where golden -tinged sunbeams rejoiclngly play
Where richest of perfumes arise from the flowers,
When birds sing requiem over the day;
But better than bowers or flowers of Aidenn,
And brighter than sunbeams,-l know young
maiden;
And sweeter than roses, where humming birds
daily
no drink their rich neotar,--is Beautiful Sallie.
Oh fresh are the breezes which blow in the morn
ing -.
And bricb, is the dew on the grass by the rills,
When first comes the Day-beam with glory adorn-
ing, ,,r
And gliding and painting the valleys and hills
More glorious than morning, when Zephyrs have
kissed her,
And fresher and fairer,- .s somebody's sister;
And brighter than stresmlets, where fairies should
rally
To offer their homage,-is Beautiful Sallie.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-04-07

A LIZARD SToRY.-With reference to
killing lizards by means of salt, was lately
told a wonderful story by raw Lancanshire
man. 1t appears that once upon time
there lived man whose appetite was enor.
nous; he was always eating and yet could
never get fat; he was the thinnest and most
miserable of creatures to look at. He al
ways declared that be had something alive
in his stomach-and kind friend, learned
in doctoring, confirmed his opinion, and pre-
scribed most ingenious plan to dislodge
the enemy, big Triton, who had taken up
his quarters in the mans stomach. He was
ordered to eat nothing but salt food, land to
drink no water; and when he had continued
this treatment as long as he could bear it;
he was to 60 and lie down near weir of the
river, where the water was running over,
"with his mouth open" The man did as
he was told, the open-mouthed and ezpec.
tant placed himself by the side of the weir.
The lizard inside, tormented by the salt food,
and parched for want of water, heard the
sound of the running stream, and came
scampering up the mans throat, and jump.
ing out of his mouth, ran down to the water
to drink. The sudden appearance of the
brute SO terrified the weakened patient that
he tainted away, still with his mouth open.
In the meantime the lizard had drunk his
full, and was coming back to return down
the mans throatinto his stomach; be had
nearly succeeded in so doing when the pa
tient awoke, and seizing his enemy by the
tail killed him on the spot. I consider this
story to be one of the finest strings of impos-
sibilities ever recorded.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-04-07
q Storp Of Real Y&fe.
From the London Family Herald
TALE FOR TRUANT HUSBANDS.

Where are you going, George asKeo
Mrs. Wilson, as her husband rose from the
tea.table, and took his hat.
sO-Tm going out, was the careless res
ponse.
But where?' asked his wife.
what odds does it make, Emma ?'.return-
ed her husband. i shall be back at my
usual time
The Young wife hesitated, and quick flush
overspread her face. She seemed to have
made up her mind to speak plainly upon a
subject which had lain uneasily upon her
heart for some time, and she could not let
the opportunity pass. 1t required an effort
but she persevered.
Let me tell you what odds it makes to
me- she said, in kind but tremulous tone.
sIfI cannot have your company here at home,
T should at least feel better if knew where
you were
sBat you know that am safe, Emma
and what more can you ask?
Il do not know that you are safe, George.
I know nothing about you when you are
away
Pooh pooh Would you have it that
I am not capable of taking care of mysclf'
You put wrong construction upon my
words, George. Love is always anxious
when its dearest object is away. If did
not love you as do, l might not be thus
uneasy When you are at your place OF
business, never feel thus, because | know
can seek and find you at any moment; but
when you are absent during these long even
ings, I get to wondering where you are
Then begin to feel lonesome and so one
thought follows another, until feel troubled
and uneasy. Oh-if you would only stay
with me a portion of your evenings!
sAha-I thought that was what you were
aiming at said George, with playful shake
of tie head. You would have me here
every evening"
'Well-can you wonder at it" returned
Emma. i used to be very happy when
you came to spend an evening with me be-
fore we we're married and know [ should
be very happy in your society now
sAh,' said George, with a smile, 'those
were business meetings. We were arran
ging then for the future
sAnd why not continue so to do, my hus
band? I am sure We could be as happy now
as ever. If you will remember, one of ou'
plans was to make HOME
sApd haven't we got one, Emma?
I'VE have certainly place in which t'
live answered the wife, somewhat evaslve
ly.
sAnd it is our home,' pursued George
And he added, with sort of conhden
flourish, 'home is the Wife peculiar province
She has charge ofit, and all her work L
there; while the duties of the husband cal
him to other scenes
well, l admit that, so for as certain du
ties are concerned replied Emma. Blu
YOU must remember that we both need re
Taxation from labor; we need time for socia
and mental improvement and enjoyment
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-04-07

plays is that after it has swallowed its FIRST
food in the morning, which it does not ap-
pear to masticate, it disgorges once, and Of
ten twice or thrice, and then dispatches a.
gain with an evident relish. To all lovers
of natural history, as well as to the general
public, this exhibition must prove one of
considerable interest, for this animal poss-
esses degree of intelligence which cannot
fail to be both instructive and amusing. 1t
is about seven feet long, is amphibious, and
possesses the power of standing erect at
pleasure. e.-Mnnchester Examiner.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-04-07

A STARTLING THEoRY.-A correspon-
dent of the SanFancsco National, has COM
municated to that paper startling theory.
He states that gold has been found in Cali
fornia in process of formation. In support
of the theory that gold is continually form
ing in that region, he states that recently a
common axe was dug up, that had probably
lain four or five years in the red earth that
is common to that region, and its entire sur
face exhibited fine gold deposited upon it.
He says it is asserted by able analytical
chemists that gold can be obtained from all
the earth and rocks found within the gold
belt. The future of California as mineral
country is no longer problematical. The ex'
hausting of places only is removed toe long
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-04-07

RULES FOR SLEEPING IN CHURcH.-A
correspondent of the Pacific, in an article
on the proper manner of sleeping in church
"a custom which, heremarks, has been con-
secrated into duty by common practice
since the days of Paul-gives the following
valuable hints on the subject:
l. 1t is an improper manner of perform.
ing this duty to nod, and for the plain reason
that the worshipper attracts too much atten.
tion. Now, we are everywhere taught to
avoid ostentatious display in our worship
The Pharisees were condemned for praying
at the corners of the streets, that they might
be seen of men. On the same principle the
nodding worshipper is condemned, for he is
making too public display Of bis devotions.
2. Nor is it proper to snore in the perfor-
ance of this duty, partly for the foregoing
reasons; but mainly because it is direct
infraction of the golden rule. Suppose, for
instance. that your hha.-;4 -Aalaap
by your snoring he will be disturbed, prob.
ably entirely awakened. This, you perceive,
is not doing to others as you would they
should do to you.
3. deem it unchristian to sleep with the
head thrown back and the mouth wide open.
tits wrong to injureonss health while offer.
ing worship; and all physicians admit that
such position is,liable to produce sore throat
and hoarseness. Besides, flies sometimes
get into the mouth on such occasions, and
by their injudicious explorations, tickle the
delicate membranes, and cause horrible stren-
uations and coughings, which I am4old are
very injurious to health.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-04-07

THE AFR1cANs.-A correspondent of the
Southern Recorder, writing from Jackson
vile, Telfair county, gives the following ac'
count of the wandering Africans that were
recently in duress, for some days, at that
place:
The most of these negros are very likely,
and are from six to twenty-oue years old :
there are only one woman among them
They seem perfectly happy, and are as con-
tented and free from care as if roaming their
native wids. They remain in Jail only at
night; during'the day they are permitted
the freedom of the yard. Some of them are
quite smart, and all are quick to learn. At
first they could not speak word of English; !;
several of them, since they have been here,
have mastered many words. Money and
whisky are favofite words with them-all
love money, and all appear to love whisky.
They seem to have knowledge of the value
of coin, but none Of our paper currency. l
gave one an order for something at store,
since which time all scraps of paper are in
great demand with them. A newspaper was
torn into small pieces and carefully put away,
they thinking it will answer the same pur-
pose as money. Their dances and sports
are very amusing and original. Most of the
older ones are quite ingenious, making knives
and other things out of the iron hoops and
sardine boxes. They are very fond of fine
dress, and some of the boys ofthe place have
put gay ribbons through the holes in their
ears, which makes then quite proud. don't
think they have an idea of God. I have Ia
ken some pains to find out their belief in
Supreme Being, but have failed. They are
from three different nations or tribes, there
being three different marks or tattoos among
them indicating, as they say, different ma
tions, or, perhaps, as more reasonable, diff
ferrent, castes The soon learned some pro.
fame words, but being told it was wrong to
use them, it is seldom they will do so, say
ing 'marbe,' bad, when asked to repeat them
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-04-07

period, while the development of gold in so
many of the geological formations seem to
determine the fact that it is only question
of time when science will be the assistant to
the present rude methods, and the operations
be conducted upon principles that are posi-
tive in their results.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-04-07
Mr.. EVERETT AND THE NEWSPAPERS

Mr.. EVERETT AND THE NEWSPAPERS.
MIR. Edward Everett, as contributor to
the newspaper press, continues to be the sub
iect of remark. There are many who re-
gard Mr.. Everett in his new vocation as
having descended from lofty eminence to
one of questionable character and distinc-
ton. 1t occurs to US that the tree had bet
ter be judged by its fruit If Mr.. Everett
has ability and the true resources of mind
for which he has been credited, he will suf-
fer nothing by the moderate weekly drafts
made upon him under his arrangement with
Mr.. Bonner 1t is proper, however, to say
that Mr.. Everett has been drawn into
channel that is likely to test his resources.
The newspaper isa practical school. Those
who wish to be known by the glitter of their
ornaments, rather than by the vigor of their
intellects, will never win fame and distinction
through such mediums. There is large
class of famous men in this country who, if
subjected to the sharp work of newspaper
controversy, would fall into obscurity in less
time than that allotted to Mr. Everett as
contributor to the Ledger. We would not
intimate that he will fail. The subject and
the objects of his labors are sufficient to in
spire less enthusiastic person than MIR.
Everett Washington Irving has said that
nothing is so difficult as to write or speak in
the face of expectation. When Mr.. Irving
uttered this there we're very few newspapers.
1t was not then the province of the press to
publish every morning elaborate criticisms
on current politics, literature, religion, science
and art Now the press is great institu-
tuion, embracing by long odds the best in.
tcllect in the world. Everything elseiu the
way of types is mere fogyism, cold, lifeless
matter, which few, born in the present Gen.
tury, think of reading The publication of
matter by the press of the United States du-
ring the last ten years, was larger than that
thrown off in all shapes by the combined
press of the world from 1850 to 1900. The
newspapers will absorb all the monthlies in
thirty years more.
Mr.. Everett, then, in our judgment, in
stead of having descended into newspaper
literature, has simply put his powers to the
test. If he is successful, his fame will be-
come enlarged and solidi6ed. He is known
now to the intellectual world only for his
elaborately- prepared compositions, the ele-
gance and beauty of their finish, and the
moderate amount of thought and instruction
imbodied in them. Everybody knows the
effect of costuming - Washington Union.
bg- Whoever would be perfect must hear
with his neighbor's ears, and see with his
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-04-07

POWER OF A NEW IDEA.-Observing
method of tanning wild horses, which rather
takes the wind out of Mr.. Rarey's sails, l
beg leave to mention way which a late dear
friend of mine saw practised in one of the
streets of New York, to overcome the OBJ
stinacy of restive horses. He saw gentle
man in a light wagon, whose horse would
not move for all the Aogging be could ad-
minister to him. At length a cartman went
up to the gentleman and said, lfyou please,
sir, I'll make him CO. 'Byall means,' said
the gentleman. The cartman went to the
kennel, and filling his hand with mud, ap-
preached the animal and we'll rubbed his
nose with it, upon which he set of as quiet
ly as possible. My friend being anxious to
know what had induced the cartman to ad-
minister such a novel method to overcome
the horses obstinacy, was informed, 'Oh, it
gives him new idea, sir
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-04-07

A GLORIOUS REcoRD.-The Richmond
Enquirer publishes the report of the secre-
tarv of the Mount Vernon Ladies Associa-
ton of the Union, from which it appears that,
although it is not yet one year since the As
sociation was orgonized, they have succeeded
in collecting and paying over the large sum
of one hundred and ffty.eight thousand three
hundred and thirty.three dollars! They
have now only to provide for the sum Of SAL
&c, which is not due until February 22d,
1862, but which, it is believed, will be COL
lected and paid over in. a short time. This
is great achievement and reflects INFINITE
honor upon the women Of America
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-04-07

Bar Il would not be a woman,' said Jean
Paul Richter, for then I could not love her.
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nar Whoever would be perfect must hear
with his neighbor's ears, and see with his
neighbor's eyes, whatever relates to himself;
for they will be true mirror rejecting him
self as he is; while his own will doubtless
be a false one; faced with a picture of him
self as he should be.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-04-07

s@ Ratify promises by performances.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-10-21
The Recent Elections.

The recent elections seem to have resulted
in Republican triumphs, with large MAORI
ties, in some Of the States. Ohio has de
clared for Republican principles and men in
a decided vote. Iowa, from all the return 5
received indicates about the same majority
as in 1857. In Minnesota the result. is said
to be Republican victory throughout,
thaa5a it must be confess d that the returns
la baalnl provokinsiy. The Boston .I5ur-
na, says " there is no doubt of Republican
triumph in the State"
Ia Pennsylvania the vote was light, but
the opposition have elected the only two
state officers in nomination.
indiana has made Republican GAINS which
gives hope that she will be right next year.
The Legislature Just electel in Ohio elect
Il Senator inptce Of Pugh, Democrat It
is probable that Gov. Chase viii Is, eleetca.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-10-21
Insure ction at HarDer's Fer,

Tie teiesrapae acc 3uat of an insurr,c-
ton "a. llarp-r's Ferry, and the consequent
alarm Of the fed raj authorities at Washing.
ton, are deeply interesting. From the ac-
counts there were under arms some six To-
eight hundred persons something more than
halt b-ias blacks. They had broken open
the United States Arsenal and seized the
arms ,glin d possession Of the bridsa, stopped
the railroad trains. made pris oners of the
passengers, taken complete possession of the
town aud barreaied the streets.
The Prsi lent has ordered out the United
States troops at Baltimore and put the troop,
at O!d Point G1mf,rt under orders for the
scene Of disturbance. Trains Of cars LETT
Baltimore filled mith military companies, ac-
c)mpanisd by lahorers to repair the road
where It has been destroyed The Telegraph
ic wires have also been cut and the princ.
pal information comes from the town oil
Monocracy, this side of Harpsr's Ferry -
The Mayors of Washington and Alexandria
have taken precautionary measures for the
safety and quiet Of their cities.
The cuus. Of the outbreak is suggested hy
we'll Informed persons to be the ftct that not
long since the contractor for the construc.
ton OF the Government dam at the Ferry
had absconded, largely indebted to several
hundred employees, who took this step to
indemnify themselves by the seizure of the
government funds which, it was supposed
were conveyed thither on saturday, and it i,
thought the negroes participated in the in
surrection only on compul,ion.
Harpsr's Ferry is in Jef,rson county, vir-
giniI and at the confluence Of the Saenan.
doah with the Potomac river. where the
united river breaks through the Blue Ridge
and is about fifty miles from Washington
The Potomac is here spanned by a brids,
500 feet long. The village has four or five
churches, manufactures and fjuring mills
and the United States armory in which about
30 hands are employed, producing, among
other articles. some ~ 900 muskets annual
ly. In the U. 5, Arsenal are in store from
10000 to 1000 stands Of arms. This vii
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-10-21

DR.. FIENTz-PnRENoLoGY The Doctor
proposes to deliver series of lectures in our
village on the interestin, subject of Phrenol-
ogy. From the notices Of the press in other
places Of the Lecturer and his manner OF
treating of the subject, we have no hesta-
tion in promising our citizens a rich treat.
The L!rermOfe Falls Gazette says 1.-THE Doe
tors powers Of imitation are unexceeded. He
paints man-his propensitles. sentiments
and nteleet-hua,aa llle,- in glowing coll
ors ON the truthful canvass and woos YOU
with its graces or startles you with its defor-
mites" The Eastern Maii. Watervlle.
says MIR. F. has secured large and atten-
tiveandieuccs, night after night, who have
not failed 10 appreciate his rank as t-ach-
er Of the great sson, Know thys.lt We
commend him to the confidence of the pub
lie as a teacher of truths, Of which the worl d
is in pressing need"