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

The so-called Old Line Whig Party-so the
presumption goes-is rcsuscitated in this city and
in the Empire State. But the presumption does
not accord with fact. Very true, party lately
assembled under the auspices Of that name; but
what is in name? A rose might smell as sweet
" under another name, but the smell of the mig
ger is too persistent to destroy the individuality
of Sambo under the name of an sold Line Whig. "
In word, the party in question is fragment of
Black Republicans, disgusted with the ultra views
of their party and its want of power, grasping at
some of the stxaws that the Wings left on the Sur
face of the waters when they were submerged be-
yond redemption. Or it may be the Know Moth
ings, reciprocating the Wing deluson of n few
wears ego. Ex.Gov. HUNT, who addressed the
first meeting of the Party, laid down the princi-
pies of the organization in opposition to the Gov
ernment no more territory, and the niger. No
political organization has ever been able to carry
the niger through the race, and it would be an
anomaly if this latest schism meets with any par
ticular success.
The JOSHUA of Ohio, GIDpINGs, will soon receive
his apotheosis He has elevated himself from the
social circle of white folks into the fraternity of
people not so white, and the next step must be
into the "place where good niggers CO." The
gentlemen from Africa now resident in New York
and Brooklyn moved to the soul by the stirring
appeals of "Massa Josh" in sympathy with their
unfortunate exp9triation and unavoidable absence
from the land of CAD flies and potatoes, presented
their priest with gold watch and Bible The
watch had no chain, but guard; the object be
being, perhaps, to suggest an improvement in
morals and more guarded use Of time and words.
Who but the lustrious Daddy CHEEvER could have
suggested the opposite idea? Verify, joshua will
20 home with glad heart for the "laborer is wor-
thy of the reward whercwith he is hired"
The Twelfth Regiment of Militia of this city, in
spite of order to the contrary and the frowns Of
the Governor, paid visit to the Capitol in order
to show the latter official that the Regiment had
men enough for separate organization, and that
they were unwilling to be incorporated with
an0tncr DOuy. lHe TeSliheh'j Hooo' ~" A"NN'
paid the visit, receiving the "cold shoulder" on
oil des and not gaining even side look from
the Jupiter of the State.
The Romauist priest, DAYNAS, is still at points
with Archbishop HUGHES whom he has at advan-
tage on the main score of truth and justice. lie
lays the salt on thckly and rubs it in we'll. A
few more saitings will save the Bishop. The diff
fculty presents singular question for the Gu
rious namely, to explain how it Is that two crazy
priests are equal with or superior to one Bishop
in his right mind.
The St. Georges Cricket Club, which has for its
object to rescue from oblivion the stupid od-fogy-
game of Englshmcn, celebrated its twenty first
anniversary lass week. The proceedings were
as heavy as the members, after 1he meeting adj
iourncd. This club is the oldest Of its kind in
this country.
Woop, EDDY & Co., the proprietors of the Geor-
cia, Delaware aud other Lotteries, together with
the Sunday Newspapers which advertise the
schemes, have been indicted by the Grand Jury.
Though this is step in the right direction, it will