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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-01-20

ROBERT BURNS BIRTuDAy.-We understand that
the Hon. Jnmes A. Pearce, United States Senator,
and Hon. James L. Orr, Speaker of the House of
Representatives have been solicited, and have
accepted, the invitation of the Burns Club in
this city, 10 preside at the centennial celebration
of the birthday of Robert Burns, on the 25th
of January instant. We believe Mr. Pearce is
lineal defendant Of the House of Ramsay, rep
resented by Lords Dahousie and Panmure, two
eminent British statesmen. MIR. Orr is Scotch
and Irish in descent, and fully appreciates the
poetical genius of Scotland's great bard.
Sir Archibald Allison, the historian of Europe,
is to preside Mt n similar celebration in Glasgow,
aud Lord Mscaulay, the historian of England, will
preside in London. The versatile Lord Brougham
does honor to Scota's peasant bard, and will pre-.
side Mt the Edinburgh festival.
No one who participates in this festivity can
expect ever again to witness another. Prepara-
tions arc making wherever the English language
is spoken to do honor to the author Of Tam
O'Shanter." MAN was made to Mourn" and "A
mans man for a. that"
Coils. William and James Burns. sons Of the
poet, are to be present at the Dumfries celebra-
ton
Burns genius belongs not alone to Scotchmen,
but to humanity; then let all unite to do HIM
reverence National lniellycacer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-01-20
A Venerable Typo.

We enjoyed the pleasure, yesterday, Of welcom-
ing into our sanctum, COL Robert Carr, Of Phils.
elphia, Pa, who is a representative Of the cart
Preservatve," aud has attained the ripe age Of 81
years. He is here on visit to his niece, Mrs. ].
n. Feaster, and it is probable he will make this
city his future home. -...
Col. Carr, notwithstanding he is an old gentle-
man, is upright in carriage and can walk his thir.
ty miles a day. He served as an errand boy 70
good old Benjamin Franklin, and remembers him
we'll. - ,s'ss - srf
In the war of 1912, Col. Carr held the important
Office of Lieutenant Colonel in the 10th Regiment
u 8. Infantry, under Col. Pike, and was honor
ably mentioned for his gsantry in several impor-
tant engagements with the British, and served sew
eral years subsequently, IN the State Legislature
We we're surprised % end that, at his advanced
age, he could read printing from Diamond Type,
without the use Of glasses; aud, stranger still, he
has never been confined 10 his bed by sickness
since 1898. He is a temperance man, and in this
the secre, hes.
Unlike the most of Printers, he has put by
something for declining years end needs not the
stinted charities of this world May he live
thousand years, and may his shadow never grow
iess.-Coiumbia Bulletin. .
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-01-20

Lpeeqcuanha and Dslirium Ttemens.-Tbe jail
hysican at Chicago has had 100 cases of deli
rum tremens the past year, Of which only four
proved fatal. or his manner Of treatment, the
doctor says:
"Ipecacunnha, which have tried in thirtysix
cases, found most remarkably successful, quiet
ing tht nervous system, exciting the appetite,
acting OH secretions. aud uniformly producing
sleep. When case is not of too long standing, l
give it as an emetic the first dose, and afterwards
give from Is to lS grains every other hour. Con-
nected with this remedy, use shower baths, and
let the patient frequently drink strong beef tea !,
without any alcoholic stimulauts.p
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-01-20
THIS WEEK.

Our business engagements have kept US out Of
town this week, and the editorial column must
therefore bear the consequences. We have an idea
that Intermittent editing good thing. The scar
city of an article sometimes enhances the value
and when we afford feast, Intervals, (fa feast
it be at ally the relish of it is all the better for II.
It's faint idea. however-perhaps an invention
of Necessity, that prolific mother OF such ike ian
cies We merely throw it out.
Our contributors are not intermittent AS ceV-
er as they are constant, they make up for our de-
6ciepcies four fold. "Alice Vernon" progresses
apace, gracefully; our New York correspondent
ever prompt and spicy, occupies his niche the
first instalment of our Charleston contract is PAID
down, without asking the "grace:" and "a Far
mer" discusses, pointedy and well, the subject OF
Western Emigration.
From a red. ."hedded" correspondent, we have
remnant of Eye oldeu understanding OF the
Spenserian order, rummaged from sadly neglect
ed alcove, no doubt. The pun in it has modern
twang about it-probably m interpolation. Mad
anne RUBY" will be ever welcome with US. Her
Snakeship may coil around US never so affection
ately, and for aye!
Whilst writing at random, let US direct atten-
ton to Mr. BRowS's Card, as Agent of the Bank
of Chester As soon as possible, he will establish
himself permanently, on Main Street. and supply
our business men with much needed convenience.
Esquire JErFERys has received his supply OF
Garden Seeds for the coming season. They are
from Landreth's Garden, and are of course well
tried
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-01-20
PUBLIC ADDRESSES.

Determined to preserve their vantage ground,
and win yet other great victories, the friends of
the good cause are active and vgilnnt. They have
secured the commanding talents and influence Of
the Church, almost without exception, throughout
the District, and present IN evidence Of this va'u'
able acquisition in the announcement of pnblic
addresses, to be delivered in the Cnurt-H House,
Tuesday evening next.
We need not vouch for the speakers. They
have been heard, again and again, in York Dis
trict, and all are ready to do them reverence
We only ask for them full house--an attentive
auditory-willing ears and answering hearts
The meeting will convene at half past six o'clock.
Let the friends make BANQUET Of it See the
notice.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-01-20

The Famous Dead Of 185S-The neurology Of
1868 is distinguished by many noted names. but
upon the whole it may be remarked that Death
has contented himself with fewer "shining marks"
than usual Among American statesmen the most
eminent dec ased for the year was Thomas H.
Benton. With him have departed Senator Evan,
of South Corolina, Senator Henderson, Of Texas,
ex Senator Baghy, of Alabama, General James
Gadsden. Of South Carolina, John A. Quit Of
Miss, Thomas L. Harris, of Illinois, and ex Pres
ideut Anson Jones, Of Texas. Among lawyers
have died Benjamin F. Butler and Chief Justice
Duer, of New York. Among authors Vim. Henry
Herbert, William Jay aud Madame Ida Pfeifer.
Among merchants. Anson G. Phelps and Benjamin
Marshall, of New York, aud James Adger, Of
Charleson. Among mechanics. Isaac Newton md
John P. Allaire. Among Scientific men, Bonpland
the naturalist and Robert Brown. the botaust.-
Among printers, AIRY Schaffer. Among theatrical
characters, the great Rachel and Lablnche the
singer Among soldiers. Field Marshal Rade;z.
ky of the Austrian army and Major General Per
sifer F. Smith. U. s. A. Among naval com
mamanders, Admiral Lord Lyons of the British
service, and two American CommodoreS, Matthew
C.. Perry and T. Ap. Catsby Jones. Among phi
lnsophrrs. Robert Owen Amcng prominent char
acters at the European Courts. the Dutchcs oil
Orleans. Redschid Pacha. Grand Vizier of Turkey,
AMI Barron Ward (thc Yorkshire ostler) Prime
Minister of Panama. The Emperor of Japan also
lately died. Among other notorcties. deceased.
may be mentioned Soyer, the Prince Of Cooks
Dred Scott, whose name will he famous one in
he annals Of the country, AMI Eleazar Williams,
he repuel Bourbon. Y,rk Day Book.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-01-20

Irish Secret Societies s--The Belfast Urelapd)
Mercury, commenting on the arrests Of the mem.
bers of the Phoenix Club, says: .s... ...
1.-The club was preparing to receive with open
arms the regiment of American militia which We
lately heard so much about as coming to ireland
to see once more their native land. This was the
ostensible object for such IN unprecedented visit
from the American militia but coupling their
avowed intention 70 come with the fact Of an ille-
gal society being established in Ireland to receive
them, it is evident to US that they only wished to
feel their way Colonel Ryan was to command
them. and their stay in Ireland was to be some
thing about six weeks. During that time they
were 10 encamp THAT was the military word en-
ployed) in the south and In the north. Great
things were, no doubt, expected f'om the Yankee
invauers. who would have endeavored to spread
rs much disaffectou and disloyalty as possible in
the breasts of the ignorant people who would have
focked round them. In fact, there cannot he o
doubt of the object of their intended visit and the
result now proves it. The British government
has very properly put n stop to their coming, and
since they have been stopped. the Lord Lieutenant
of Ireland has issued a proclamation against ile-
gal societies and their recent arrests Of the menu
bers of the Phoenix Club have closely followed
the proclamation"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-01-20
Columbia Market.

JANUARY
Co1on.-There were 1,043 bales sold during
the week. The demand was good throughout the
week, at from 8 to 1T; and a few fancy lots
brought LII cents.
Eour.-There is goud supply on hand and
prices have slightly advanced. We quote So 40
a. 50 20 per sack of SO pounds.
corn-There is good demand for corn, and
prices have advanced since our last. We quote
7O@75c. per bushel.
Oats-Command 75@8Oc per bushel.
Co,c Peas.-Only limited quantity in the mar
ket. We quote 75@S0c. per busheI.
Bacon Hog rounL 1l@l2; shoulders 9@91;
hams l2@l4 L"rl l1f@l2l.
Wheat Bran-Sl q 100 lbs.
Rye-Sl@S1. 10 y bushel.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-01-20

Mr. SidsHs Bill for the .4equisition Of Cuba
The bill introduced into the United States Senate,
on Monday, by Mr.. Slidell, to facilitate the nc-
QUESTION of Cuba, is, in substance as follows:
Whereas, Cuba geographically possesses a COM
manding influence over the large and annually
increasing trade, foreign and coastwise, of the
Mississippi Valley and whereas the island in its
present colonial condition must continue source
of injury and annoyance, endangering the friend
ly relations between Spain and the United States
by the aggressons Of its local authority upon
American commerce and citizens, for which
tardy redress can only be had by circuitous de
mand upon Spain; and whereas, in the opinion of
Congress aud in accordance with the views of the
President, as the last means of setting the exis-
ting and removing future difficulties, it is expedi
ent that negotiations for the purchase Of the island
should be renewed; therefore resolved, that $780,
100000 be placed in the Presidents hands for
expenditures, either from cash in the treasury. or
it be borrowed on FIVE per cent. bonds Of one thou.
sand dollars each, redeemable in from twelve to
twenty years.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-01-20
nIERE-M ENTION.


From the Chester Standard we learn that Capt.
DuNovAST, U. s. A., left on Monday last for
Washington. He expects soon to resume his reg
uar duties ......."The Detroit Tribune says that,
ut recent election for councilman in the town
ship of Raleigh Kent County, near Chatham.
Canada West, negro, named Shadd, was trium
phanty elected, beating his opponent, white man.
by handsome majority. .'"""THoMAs s. WRAoe.
a prominent merchant of Charleston, died in that
city on Tuesday of last week .....'. Arrangements
have been made in Columbia, to celebrate, on the
25th inst the centennial anniversary Of the birth
of ROBERT BuRys. Prof REYNOLDS Of the South
Carolina College, will deliver an address on the oc
cason ...."'.The manager of the Louisville Theatre
suggests that the managers of all the theatres
through the country shall set apart the 22d Of
of February proximo for the benefit of the Mount
Vernon Association. ..'..."'I know said Tipsey,
water is fine thing, but it so dreadful thin. .''.
The Lexington Flag says that the columbia and
Hamburg Railroad is the the general topic Of
conversation in that section, and much Interest
Hon. HENRY WILSON, on the 1lth instant, was
elected U. S. Senator from Massachusetts.
The Cincinnati Gazette reports an interesting cel
ebration of the golden wedding anniversary of
WILLIAM CAREY, the father Of Gen. SAM'L F. Ca
REY, the distinguished orator and advocate Of
temperance.
Hon. JOHN E. WARD, Minister to China, left
New York on Friday last for the scene Of his Ia
bors. ......"A correspondent writing from Rsleigh
under date of 18th instant, to the Petersburg En-
nr,ss. saws: THE Danville Connection has been
the theme of discussion in the House If Commons
for two or three days, but no vote has been tsken
as yet am still Of the opinion, expressed in n
recen, letter to the Erprc,s that it will be rej"c-
ted. ."......The Eighth Of January was celebrated
with unusual pomp and spendor in New Orleans.
on which occasion distinguished honors were paid
to Lieut.. Gen. ScorT, the principal guest. A grand
military parade, a patriotic address by Captain
DREUx, and the presence of the veterans OF 1914
Is were the other prominent features of the cele.
bratiou ......."When the fifteen prisoners broke
out of iail in Rochester, New York, on the night
of the l2;h ultmo, JOHN MCLEAN, charged with
highway robbery, refused to depart, alleging that
if he went it would leave his mother liable on an
old hail for ST. 700. 1.-The old Porter Tavern
in Cambridge, Mavs., famous lace before the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-01-20

The Seminary.-We are authorised to say that
FIVE thousand dollars of the amount promised for
the endowment Of the montgomery Professor
ship" in Erskine Theological Seminary, has been
paid over, or invt sted or the benefit Of the Semi
nary. The other FIVE thousand will be paid ac-
corIling to promise, twelve months hence. So the
work Of endowing the Seminary has actually be-
gun And in addition to the amounts pledged
previous to the meeting of Synod, we have re.
ceved another subscription of five hundred dol
lars, from generous friend in Abbevlle District.
We would be pleased to report the completion Of
the ten thousand necessary to the endowment Of
the second Professorship. About four thousand
for this purpose has now been subscribed. Six
thousand more is wanted. And it must be given
by the wealthy; or those who are in easy circum-
STANCES. Who will give five hundred OF itf-Dac
West T.leseope. .. .-...
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-01-20
CHARLESTON CORRESPONDENTS.

CHARLESTON Januhry Ii, lco'.
Dear ENQUIRER IL am set down as q contrbu-
tor. So he it must submit with the best grace
possible, and hencefor'h. consider myself 6ound
to service 1t is not certainly irksome to he requr-
ed, or allowed, to continue my connection with my
valued friends among your patrons. and only re
pret nv Want of fitness to NEE. the deminls OF the
times in regard 10 the character and functions OF
Journalism. But you, for the sake of your read
ers, wish vnrsty; mi beyond doubt there is like
ihood, from 'all appearances" that the wish shall
be met in all its length AMI breadth. In OCCASION
al desutory ep stiles. will try and preserve re-
lation3 between the se BAR m tn. mruntnins-
from Fort Mpu'trie to Kings Mhuntain. aud from
Charleston to Ynrkville! Behold my climax -
You will excuse me in view Of the fact that my
rhetorical stulies have been imperfectly attended
to, since male the discovery that my gifl was
in another direction My scribbliug, heretofore,
has been 20 much of the intimacy STYLE that will
find it difficult to achieve complete revolution oil
at once.
Indeed, am not in favor of that way Of d"ing
,hinrs-whether it be in the turning the screws
upon the Blue Ridge rail roi enterprise, or in the
experiment so promptly alVenturel in the re ad
iustment of "men and things" in connection with
your nonpariel of a Rail road. l trust your Raj
road will survive. aud thar every body's interest
will he duly cared for. l repeat nm not n f'l
vor of change all at once in very many things.
There nre exceptions--I neei not name them--but
| this sudden turn in the uinerdnt wheel which has
unborsed me, and put me 10 pedestrian exercise
all about. round, and through this ancient city, is
| lttle hard to realize. don't see any rea mud.
Between gas light anil sunshine, can't have dark
ness to sleep in without making my bed room
air tight. havn't come in striking distance of a
fried chicken sce the mountains were out of sight
Tnese and many other items hinder my instanta
eous naturalization. But you are no doubt aoun'
,utly able to appreciate my solicitudes in pass
inr into another order of things; for you have be-
fore this taken note Of those who were sin pursuit
of knowledge unler difficulties" When l gel
somewhat se;tlel in my plans and resources ir
connection with my new End 'culiar enterprise,
and shall have worked round upon the varou:
points of interest which come under the notice o.
the casual and general observer, will endeaVol
10 take notes and furnish you rs much copy a.
under the circumstances, you may need from TIL:
quarter.
And now, this short meagre epistle, must close
1t is not worthy of the occasion or its destination
But some things must be endured, anil this mnI
be assigned place in that category. 1t eVe'
do any better, you, VI your readers will III all like
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-01-20

revolution, and the house where the officers OF
BuRGoYHE's aruy were once quartered, was burn
ed down on Friday last. .'.''"lt is said that the
eagle 'has contempt for all other birds" The
owl, however, is more contemptous still-he hoots
at everything ......"A bill for the suppression OF
polygamy in Utah aud all other Territories II Is
said, will he introduced in Congress >at IN early
day, and vigorously pressed.
Mrs. SALLIE HATTISoLY, grand daughter OF
PATRICK HENRY, died recently al Bardstown, hy.
......."A big spelling match is announced in Gov
inyton, Kentucky, at the High School, when the
lad that stands the longest on the floor and spells
the biggest words without scratching his head IL
TO receive fine present. .'''." Watches complete
are now manufactured in Macon, Ga. ZINE
ladies of Honolulu, Sandwich Islands, have COLI
tributed two hundred dollars to the Mt. Vernon
fund ......"A bill is before the Arkansas Legisie'
ture 10 prohibit the sale of patent medicines IN
TINT are. .......South Carolina has 7Sl miles OF
railroad. the cost of which was lS,02l, 81. '''
Gov. Chase, of Oaio. devotes only eight lines ol
his message to slavery. The Governor seems TO
have adopted the idea that as there is no danger
of the introduction Of slavery into Ohio, he Will
let the States in which it exists take care OF II IN
their own borders, and Congress take care OF It In
the Territories. ......"A correspondent OF the
Philadelphia Monitor says that the following VIII
be the ages of some of the Presidential asp'rants
in 1850: Crittenden will be IL Mclean 76; Rives
II: Bell y; Com. Stewart 80; Seward 10; Bigler
GO: Choa,e 60; Gushing 6s; Hunter 81; Ham
mnnd 70; Breckenridge SO; Dix 81; Dickinson
70: Cass 81; A. V. Brown 70; Wise 81 S'idell
II; Douglas 40. ...".:"Jenny Lind. Cruveli, Ar'ot
md Frezzoini are all to sing together at chari-
table concert at the Crystal Palace in Paris
Seven thousand performers will take part IN this
monster concert ....""A banking firm in Indiana
has issued S26 900 of promisory notes. based up
on live stockton thousand head of hogs, and
twelve hundred head of cattle, deposited in their
own pens. Il that gooh banking ?'''''''''An old
lady, living on the line of the Illinois Central
Railroad, seeing some men engaged in putting up
telegraph wires, wanted to know if they were 60
ing to have sack.wire dance on the opening of
the railroad. ......"The Mississippi Legislature
b .s passed q law granting divorces to all parties
who have lived separate three years. '''''''''Sone
regard must be hal for the fitness Of things
tber the ladies' dresses must contract, or carri-
aces. church.pews and side walks must expand.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-01-20
ANNA CONDER RUBY
We BALLAD OF MARIE

YE BALLAD OF MARIE.
"Youge Marie went QUITE to ae boil,
Begirt in fine arraie;
Oh none was there
Was half soc fayre,
As Marie with her 5ilken hose;
Oh non. was half soc gale!
But every where fayre Marie went,
Ye people all did laugh;
In all ye crowde,
None laughed so loude
As Nsncie Brighte ye rival belle
None laughed so loude by half.
Tnere was q rent exc in ye heel
OF Marie's stocking white,
This caused ye route
In mirth to shoute,
For no one in ye merrie throng
Dill pittie Marie's plight.
But thinking then within myself
How badly Mae must feel,
whispered there
Close to her ear,
"Oh Merie look, oh look praie,
Look down to your heel"
H"w chang'd then fayre Marie was
When of ye evil warned,
Her face grew redde,
Fen as my hedde,
Then. darn the stocking Marie 5aide;
Ye stocking it was darned."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-01-20

Elected on the First Ballot.-The Louisville
Journal says that during the election for United
States Senators in South Carolina, one for the
long term, and the other for the unexpired term
of Judge Evans, there were many ballotipgs aud
much excitement. A gay, dashing young widow
of great personal attraction was in Columbia at
the time, and the nephew of one Of the contes-
tauts became so confused between the calls of love
and the lobby, that he actually declared himself
to the lady as candidate for the une1plred term
of her late husband = The Journal says he was
elected to the vacancy on the first ballot.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-01-20
ELECTION OF COLONEL.

II Capt. CLINTON publishes orders in this issue,
for parade of the "Brier Patch" Beat on Friday
the 4th of February next, instead of the following
Saturday. This change is made in order that the
company may vote for Colonel to supply the
place vacated by Col. McCoRxLE, at the election
on that day, and at the same time perform their
wonted duties.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-01-20

One Hundred Years Ayo.-On the 9Th day Of
January, 1863, George Washington was married
to Mrs. Custs.
Washington Irving in his life Of Washington,
thus refers to the marriage, which took place
shortly after the taking of Fort Dusquesne and
'Washingtons return to his home: "Hls marriage
with Mrs. Gusts took place shortly after his re-
turn. 1t was celebrated on the 9th of January,
1869, at the White House, the residence Of the
bride, in the good old hospitabe style of Vrginia,
amid a joyous assemblags Of relatives aad
friends" "-.SQpannah Neus.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-01-20
Cant. Corrie.-U. 8. Dist, Court,

The Charleston Aercury Of the 18th inst, con.
tains the decision Of Judge Magraih upon the
application made for the arrest of Capt. Corrie,
upon the charge of violating the law touching the
African Slave Trade.
Judge Magrath has refused to turn Capt. Cor.
rie over TO the jurisdiction of the United States
Court in Georgia, but grants the order for bis
arrest, and orders that his trial take place within
the limits of the jurisdiction wherein he is arres.
ted ........
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-01-20
For the Yorkville Enquirer.

Mr.. Editor: In rumaging among some musty
manuscripts, formerly the property Of one OF my
ancestors, Sir ISMYIpEr TYXARTrN, who fought
bed and died frequently, if not oftener, at As'n
court. Banuockburn, Waterloo and various other
places too numerous to mention, found the fol-
lowing ballad, which autquarianS conjecture. was
The identical song with which King Alfred enter
tanned the Danish Warriors, when he took tea
with them without any invitation; sung to the nc
compartment of Israeli'ish Lyre.
Respectfully yours,
ANN, CONNER RJIRY