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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-03-03
TEN
OURSELVES,

We have not been cheercd by more genial, hear
~. unstipted words of encouragement than those
sent to us in the following extract from our va!-
ued cotemporary, the Charleston Courier. The
authoriry which attends the columns of this time
honored leader in South Carolina journa lism,
renders this mention of us the more appreciable'
We are not entirely clear of n certain quantum
of vanity in making publication Of such'like par
agraphs, and were good taste alone consulted the
publication would doubtless be omitted. But
where friends like ours have contributed so large
y to our progress, we feel it to be due to them 70
reproduce the encomiums-te mark the generous
appreciation, accorded to their kind Offices in our
behalf And when we claim that the ENQUIRER 81
friends have, contributed to it all the merit o.
which it can rightly boast, our apparent breach
of good taste really becomes rendering unto
Coesor .tbe things which are Cte sar's." Now for
the Courier's mention -
Yorkpale Enquirer I've congratulate the York,
Vile Enqmrcr-publishcr, editor, readers, and all
concerncd-on the marked prosperity which is
following the efforts that have been steadily paF
forth to make it a first class newspaper. we are
not exactly certain that the Enquirer has received
or is receiving all the recognition that it deserves
we are certain that it has not received more than
its merits demand.
A late announcement Of premiums stirred up
some good md true friends of the Enquirer to u
friendly competition, and the result is list oF
405 new subscribers, returned by eleven friendly
solicitors and agents-the highest returning l0;'
nopns on1 thp lowest 10 names,
We suppose, however, these gentlemen did no.
fiudit necessary to use much persuasion to induce
any one to become reader of newspaper at
once so good and so cheap.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-03-03
FIENDISIi!

We are seldom permitted to read of an act o.
more diabolical malgnity than :he dastardly out
rage chronicled in the following paragraph frop,
the Sumter H'ctchman. Similar attempts bart
been made on other roads, with, fortunately, the
same results. We trust that an active police will
succeed in ferrcting out and bringing to condigr
punishment, the foul perpetrators of these horri
crimes.
The Governor and our General, STATES r. GIsT
who barely escaped the assassiu's ball, have our
warmest congratulations upon their lucky deliv-
crancc. The Wdtchman says:-
ga worthy citizen Of our town has placed us in
possession of the particulars of q most fiendish
act, perpetrated by some demon in human form,
rs the night train from Charleston was leaving on
Tuesday last Our informant was upon the train.
When about mile and half or two miles from
the city, the train moving rapidly, the passengers
in one of the coaches were startled by what a.
the moment seemed to be an eXplosion-some
supposing it to have been caused by the bursting
of one of the lamps. A momentary examination,
however, satisfied all present that ball had been
fred into the car from some instrument of death,
in the hands of some one outside. A portion OF
the sash or glass frame was shivered and torn
away, and the glass broken and scattered around.
Seated in this car, and within dangerous dis
tance of where the ball entered, was his Excel
lcncv, Gov Gist Our informant states that the
Governor expressed suspicious in regard to the
design Of the cowardly assassination such he
must have been, the circumstances all considered.
lie thought it possible that the ball had heen aimed
at himself We can scarcely get our consent,
however, to 50 startling and monstrous concIu,
sion. Notwithstanding the facts favor it. The ball
entered at the degree of height to strike about
the breast of one seated in the car. 1t passed
through and struck the opposite wall of the coach
1t would seem almost miraculous under the cir
cumstanccs, and in any event. that no one was in
iured # the intent was persopah the act involved
Imminent peril to others in the immediate vicinity,
and augurs disregard for human life that could
but possess the heart Of the reriest william.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-03-03
From WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Fe0. 70.
A rumor prevails that all the available naval
force, including the sloop. Of war Vincennes, has
been ordered to the Gulf. 1t seems strengthened
by remark of the Chairman of the Committee
Of Ways and Means, that "this American sea (the
Gulf belongs to us, and that VIC must and will
exercise control over it."
The next arrival from Mexico will, it is antici-
pated, bring highly important intelligence in con-
nection with the French and British fleets, and
cause the necessity of larger American fleet
there than heretofore.
NJ Mata, the Minister of Mexico (appointed
under the Juarez administration to this Govern
ment, had long interview with Gen. Cass, yes
terday.
Mr.. Churchill, the United States Government
Agent to Mexico, has sent homo important des-
patches, urging the President to recognize the
Liberal Government The prospect is, therefore,
that Mata will be received rs Minister.
The Government has sent orders to Norfolk, to
hand over the crew of the SLAYER Julia Dean to
the United States Marshal. .-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-03-03

Greensboro. This will have the effect OF making
all the bills good. Our friends who have any OF
them should not pass them off at discount, with
out being compelled to do so. These remarks
are made with the expectation that the~stockhol-
ders, when they hold n meeting, will accept Of
the amendment. "......"The Mercury announces
the death at Nice, France, on the ODD Of, January,
of Mr.. D. II. MonDECAI, son of the Hon. NJ. T.
MonpEcAI, of Charleston. ......"Thc Barnwell
Sentinel of Saturday last says: "The unfortunate
men, CLAYTON and CARTER, convicted Of Negro
Stealing at the last term of our Court, were exc
cutel yesterday about one o'clock. One or two
thousand persons were present and witnessed the
melancholy spectacle. ........"Messrs. 5. NJ. PET
TEYGILL & Co., the we'll known advertising agent
at New York, have contributed $500 to the Mount
Vernon fund.."....We learn from the Columbia
CarOlinidR that "a terrible accident occurred,
about o'clock n. m, Saturday morning, at Bush
River, about three miles above Newberry, to the
freight train which left the workshops at Helena.
There had been severe hurricane during Friday
night, which blew down the bridge and carried
the whole span and part of the trestle some dis
tancc. The gale was so violent, that it twisted
off hickory trees two feet in diameter, and swept
everything in its course OIL both sides of the stream
for considerable distance. The engineer of the
train, Mr.. MEREDITH, in consequence of the dark
ness of the hour, did not discover the destruction
of the bridge until it was too late to stop the
train, or save himself or the fremen. The engine,
was fercipitatcd into the river, carrying with it
the train, consisting of some six box cars. The
engineer escaped with his life, but is severely,
though not dangerously, bruised and burnt Two
white firemen, Mr.. WILSON and Mr.. PooR, we're
lost. Their bodies had not been found when the
passenger train came down yesterday evening"
........The Erening Nens remarks that the Spring
Trade is opening in Charleston on large scale,
and with much animation. The wholesale job
bern are we'll supplied and hard at work '''''""A
correspondent of the Pendeton Messenger suggests
that public dinner should be rendered blythe
citizens of Anderson and Pickcns Districts, to
Hon. B. F. Perry, for his ardent support and
uncompromsing advocacy of the Blue Ridge Rail
Rosd. ......."IssAc DosAs, Grand Worthy Patriarch
of the Sons of Temperance of East Tennessee, died
at Knoxville, on Monday night last. .'.""''Every
shell the United States government fires costs it
S11. ..... Letters from Senator Su: NER, of Mas
sachussetts, received per steamer Africa soy that
his health is much improved, andhe hopes to be
able to resume his seat in the event of an extra
session.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-03-03

LEGAL AND ILLEGAL LorTERIEs-The Easton
cA1d. Star, in notice Of the celebrated lottery
firm of SWAMI & Co., now WooD, EDDY Co., Of
Augusta, Georgia, speaks Of these great lottery
operators in terms Of just commendation. No
complaints have ever been made against these
gentlemen by any of the public having dealings
with them They have occasionally been the OBJ
ject of hostility of interested parties, who, unable
to compete with them honorably, have resorted
to dishonorable means to injure their tusiness.-
The public, having more confidence in their nteg-
rity than they happen TO repose in their opponents
continue to send their weekly instalments of ten
five, and two and half dollars, and receive, in
return, share in their magnificent lotteries,
which pays them sometimes fortune, and hard
ly ever fails to reimburse them for their outlay
Address WooD, EDDY & Co., Wilmington, Della
ware or Augusta, Georgia. ia.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-03-03
RETURN-DAY.

The Return, on Saturday last, amounted to
about 800 cases-a considerable falling off from
the number reached for year or two past. The
suing fever has materially abated, and business
men arc confident that good years crop will
clear the District Of that burden of debt which
has for time encumbered our progress. When
the wished-for consummation is attained, let every
one "turn over new leaf" and put to profitable
use our dearly-bought experience. Meantime,
while money is becoming more plentiful, ga bird
that can sing and won't sing ought to be made to
sing"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-03-03
TRADING WITH SLAVES.

We were in error yesterday morning, in stating
that Mrs. Holloway would be indicted for selling
liquor to slaves. Although she did, as appeared
by evidence, furnish liquor 10 slave, yet it Was
not clear that the article was sold. But for keep
ing disorderly house, an Indictment ha: been
made out and served by the proper officer.
We take the above from the Columbia BalIetm S
report Of the Mayors Court, AMI must express
our surprisc that an Indictment should be quashed'
for the reason assigned. 1t should be generally
known that the fact Of Sellng does not enter into
the offence of furnishing liquor to slaves, which
is made indctable whether effected by sale, barter
exchange, gift or in any Uthel manner whatever
The law forbids the delivery of intoxicating
LIQUORS to slaves underany circumstances, except
of course, where they bear the orders of those
having authority over them.
Persons would 10 well to bear in mind the
wholesale provisions Of Legislation in this respect
as well as all other enactments i'll regard to
trading with negroes. Uuwittingly our best peo-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-03-03
COTTON.

The latest arrivals from Europe quote the Eng
lsh markets as advancing; yet we see hut little
Improvement in prices on this side of the water.
Dealers in our markets continue to be apprchen-
sive CT the threatened outbreak on the Continent,
although as far as words can assure us-we have
abundant reason from the highest authority, to
hope for peaceful solution of affairs. Continued
warke preparations in the most questionable To-
calitics are regarded as more certain indications
Of the future than the deliberate declarations of
the French Emperor and the English Ministry.
Throughout the South, Planters seem to be de-
termined not to yield to the decline, and with sim
guar unanimity are awaiting the subsiding of the
panic. Their decision, We opine, will prove to
have been wise. Meantime, the market is every
where dull-almcSt stagnant.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-03-03
HONOR TO WHOM HONOR, &C.

Attention should have been directed, in our
last issue, to the ''Act to regulate the mode Of
cectiug Directors Of the Bauk Of the State, and
for other purposes" Those alone who are ia
miliar with the evils remelied by this measure
can fully appreciate its merits. We can now be
sure that our State Bank is in the keeping of men
thoroughly reliable ana acquainted with the de-
tails of her complicated aifairs-not liable to TIE
serious inlcton Of the cheop and stupid Director,
who almost invariably managed, under the old
plan, to fl! cut the ticket" This measure
whieh deserves to be regarded also i'll other re-
spects, vas carried through mainly by our Rep
resentative, WM. c. BLACK, Esq, and should add
much to his reputation as skillful and working
law-giver.
1t gives us pleasure thus to commend the truly
valuable laDors Of Il public servant.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-03-03
Later from Mexico.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 26.
The steamship Tennessee, Capt. Forbes, arrived
here to-day from Vera Cruz, with dates to Febru-
ary 22d. Gen. Miramon, at the head of 1000
men, was collecting forced loans in all directions
He had appointed a new Cabinet. 1t was reported
that there were 1000 Liberals at Zacatecas, and
more mastering at Moralia, in opposition to the
movements of Miramon. The commanders of the
English and French squadrons at Vera Cruz had
threatened to search the steamship Tennessee for
fllibusters, reported to be aboard, but were in
formed by Capt Sands, of the U. S. Sloop.of-war
Saratoga, that he would not permit it. The En-
glish and French merchants had placed themselves
under the protection of the American flag.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-03-03
Columbia Market.
FEBRUARY 26,

FEBRUARY 20.
CoHon.-The cotton market has been very dull
throughout the week, and but little offering-the
planters seeming determined not to sell at the de-
cline in prices. The sales of the week amount to
S55 bales, at prices varying from 8@1O}c., and o
fancy lot would bring more.
F2ow.-The -four market is getting bare, and
consequently prices have slightly advanced since
our last. We quote S2.50@S2.75 y sack of 90
lbs, superfne to extra family S2.s7!@S3 y
sack.
Corn.-There is good demand for corn, and
the market is pretty well supplied. We quote IS
@8sc q bushel.
Oats.APrices continue stationary, and market
well supplied. We now quote 7O@75c y bushel.
Cow Peas.-Only limited quantity. We quote
$4,000. u bushel.
Bacon-Country hog round l2@l2}; Bal,i-
more sides 1l@ll4 sides 9@9!; hams i211l4.
Lard scarce, at l2!@l3.
Wheat -Bran.-$1 II 100 lbs.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-03-03

Shoemakcr's Strike.-The journeyman shoema-
ker's of Philadelphia, for some time, have been
on strike for higher wages. The Press says
that at a meeting held on Tuesday evening by the
journeymen, it was determined that the single
men should leave the city, the Grand Lodge of
the Shoemaker's Organization paying the expenses
to within two hundred miles of the city. 1t was
stated that about one hundred left for the West
last week, and that two hundred and fifty will
leave this week, if their demands are not met
The number now out of work is about four hun
dred, and one thousand have obtained work at
the prices asked, and they subscribe fifty cents
per week for the purpose OF sustaining those who
are still unemployed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-03-03
For the Yorkville Enquirer.
EYES THAT HAVE BEANIED.
Written for Music.
BYJ. WOOD DAVIDSON.

Eyes that have beamed with on answering love
To the true love in thine-in thine Tonight
That spoke in the tongue that is spoken above,
Tomorrow may beam with nep delight.
Lips that have smiled their divinest this hour,
Mid the gayeties dancing round thee here,
Tomorrow may smile with roster power,
Orbe pressed by new ones more recently DEAR
Heart that has throbbed in harmony sweet
With the music of thine so near and seemed,
While it beat, to be one with thine own while 1t
beat;
That heart may o.morrow-But why hast thou
dreamed?
COLUMBIA, S. G.
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For the Yorkville Enquirer.
DEAR MARY. SWEET MARY sc.

DEAR MARY! SWEET MARY! sc.
SONG,
Dear Mary! sweet Mary! l offer to thee
A heart which has long been burden to me-;
Reject it, or keep it, twill still be thine own,
In love and in sorrow to thee it has flown,
Reward me, or frown on devotion like mine,
This heart is the same-it is thine, ever thine.
Each day live over my hopes and my fears;
Each night dream again Of those halcyon years,
When endeared was each flower, but brcathed on
by thee,
Ere parted, alas! love, too early, with thee.
Reward me, or frown on devotion like mine,
This heart is the same-itis thine, ever thine.
How sweet but to hope that my lot would be cast
In the years of the future with thine to the last
No shadow to darkcn thy pathway and mine,
Ever loving, devoted, and thine, ever thine!
Reward me, or frown on devotion like mine,
This heart is the same-itis thine, ever thine.
WILLIE.
FOREST COTTAGE, Laurens, s. c.
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pie are, in this particular, committing serious Of
fences against the law-encouraging q traho
which is in every view hurtful, and exposing
themselves to very unpleasant consequences. The
evil is becoming too common, AMI by disregard
of the remedy provided against it. those most IN
nocent Of illegal design may perhaps suffer most
carprnlu
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-03-03
JEWELRY AT COST.

The ladies are requested to refer to Mr.. KIRK
pArR1cK's advertisement, and take note of the
interesting announcement of jewelry and all man.
ner OF adornings at cost! Although offered at
reduced prices to make room for a new stock, Mr..
K1RKpATg!cKs assortment is varied, and attrac-
tive enough to deserve the attention Of the most
fastidious Give him call.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-03-03
Terrible Steamboat EXPLOSION
New ORLEANS, March

NEW ORLEANS, March /.
The steamboat Princess, from Vickburg, for
New Orleans, exploded her boiler, and was burnt,
on Sunday morning, near Baton Rouge. There
were about400 passengers on board, l8e,of whom
are lost or missing. The persons lost were most
ly from Mississippi and Louisiana. Large num-
bers of ladies were killed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-03-03
LATEST NEWS.
2 Later from Europe.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER CITY OF
BALTIMORE

BALtllOhE.
NEW YORK. March /.
The steamer City Of Baltimore has arrived at
this port, bringingadvces from Liverpool to the
10Th ultirno. -e.s...-z-.
The sales of cotton for the three days amounted
to $4,000 bales, of.which spectators took 1000
bales and exporters'2, 900. Prices have advanced
1.1G to 3D. The market opened firm, but fell of
at the close, and quotations barely maiLtained
under the Europa's news.
The sales on Tuesday were s, 900 bales. Mid
ding Orleans was quoted at ID, and middling up
lands g.
Consols are quoted at 95s to 05!.
TIE war question remains unchanged.
Second Dispatch.
ties have slightly advanced and the market active,
in consequence Of the advices received by the
steamer India
Flour dnl-.roarket generally unchanged
Wheat very dull-prices easier, but quotations un-
changed. Corn steady. Provisions steady. Lard
dull, but prices firm, at Cos. Rosiu dull, at ABS.
l0l. Suger quiet. Rice dull Coffee dull Tur-
pentine firm, with sales of $4,000 barrels to ar
rive at London, at S.. Sugar buoyant, at an ad-
vance Of Cd. in some cases.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-03-03

Look Om!-Counterfe, $40 bills fred back on
the Bank of Hamburg, S. c., are in circulation.
We saw one at the Bank here yesterday. 1t will
deceive nine persons out of ten. The railroad
arch on the counterfeit is bold-on the genuine
not so. The counterfeit is not so bright in ap.
peance as the genuine, but its whole is good very
The plates and lettering On the genuine bill can
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-03-03
COURT CALENDAR.
KINGS MOUNTAIN RAIL ROAD.

Maj. ENLoE advertscs that dividend Of five
per cent, has been declared on the stock of our
Railroad Company-to be paid on and after the
7th instant. See notice.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-03-03
New York Market.

New YORK, March l.
Sales of cotton to-day, 4,500 bales. The mar
ket is advancing. Middling uplands are quoted
at 1lS@12c. Flour was buoyant with sales of
l8,500 bbls. Wheat was firm, and sales of &C, 900
bushels. Corn was dull and sales of $4,000
bushels.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-03-03
Charleston Market.

CHARLESTON, March /.
Sales of cotton to-day $500 bales-prices have
an advancing tendency.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-03-03
Murder I'm Washington.

WASHINGTON, req II.
Phillip Barton Key, U. S. District Attorney for
the District of Columbia, was fired at and killed
to-day in the street by Daniel Z. Sickles Member
of Congress from the Third District in New York.
The deed was committed nearly in front of the Ex-
ecutive mansion, and has created great excite
nent here on account of the standing Of both
parties. The cause assigned is the alleged crimi-
nality of Mr.. Key with the wife of Mr.. Sickles.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-03-03
Large Fire.

BosToS, March l.
The immense warehouse, in this city, No. 245
Broad street, was burnt.last night, together with
1000, bales cotton and 1000 bags linseed. Est-
mated loss about half million dollars.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-03-03
R8& X0R&Vx4s&s& 8MQU&@&R.

proftess foolery, Nat is given to making rhymes,
which he calls poetry, and threatens to send some
to your paper. If lie does, for the lords sake
have nothing to do with it, for tell you it's ap-
fiji
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Charlotte Market. =
CHARLOTTE, March l.

OHhRLUIIEJ NUTCH I.
We advance quotations for produce generally.
Extra superfne Flour in bbls. is worth $3.50. A
good article of. Wheat will bring ST. 10. Both
Flour and Wheat is in demand The market is
pretty we'll supplied with Corn and Bacon, though
prices are firm fer those articles We note no
change in Cotton though it is thought that it may
advance this week, owing to the favorable foreign
news-Democrat
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Columbia Market.

COLUMBIA, March 2.
The sales Of cotton yesterday amounted to l3O
bales, at t8@102c., fancy lot would bring Ic.
more.
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GBe Dahbilk Gnqnlrn
EDITED BY
SAM'Il w. NTEhToN.
YORKVllLE, S. G.
THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 8, 1859.

Special Notice.--An communications on matters con-
nected with the paper should be addressed to THE YORK
WILLIE ESoUIRER" aud not the Editor Proprietor, per
sonallv Persons desiring prompt attention 10 their avors
must bear this in mind.
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G. BROWN, and j. L. THOMSON, Of York and WILLIAM
D. COOK of Bcnnettsvic, authorized agents Of the
ENQUIRER.