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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-07-28
For the Yorkyille Enquirer.
SHARON DEMONSTRATION.


This meeting of the Sons of Temperance came
off, as advertised, on the Goth instant. The hopes
and expectations of the most ardent friends OF the
cause we're fully realized by the event. The as
semblage was the largest of the kind ever seen IN
the District, with the single exception Of the great
demonstration few years ago in our village. 1t
is believed, Sharon's plain never before, on any
occasion, held such an array of living, animated
creatures.
The Divisions of Beershebs, Broad River, Bull
locks Creek, and Olivet, in addition to that OF
Sharon, displayed their strength in the process
sion. Members from various other Divisions, IN
greater or less number, were present; and contrib
uted to lengthen the line of Total Abstinence.-
The Lady Visitors we're out in all their strength,
and added much to the interest Of the scene
The Brass Bands of Olivet and Bullocks Creek
also favored the assemblage with their presence
and furnished good music.
The speakers selected for the day were the
Rev. s. L. Watson, Rev. B. Y Russell, and Rev.
A. Ross, who respectively addressed the meeting
Of those addresses, we choose to give nc laboured
enconium nor is it necessary, in this community.
They were just such addresses as were looked for
from such able, experienced and well known
speakers. These on this occasion, did not fall be-
low the reputation enjoyed by these learned Di-
vines. Sharon Division, and the Sons generally,
should feel grateful The gentlemen for such ef-
fcient labors, and searching speeches.
The Pic Mic was fine, abundant, and little
too e1travagant for these dry times and season of
short crops but these womenswill, some times,
have their own way, and we men must according
ly submit. If we will not let them talk, it seems
these indispensable ribs of ours, are determined
to show us what they can do. By the by, We as
an individual never did irreconcilably hate them.
Taking oil things together, Sharon Division
and the Sons, should feel, not proud, but well
satisfied With Church, State and the world, so far
as York and this Demonstration is concerned
ONE WHO WAS PRESENT.
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Letter from the Hon. Daniel e. sielkles.
To the Editor of the Nsw York Herald: o..
NEW YORK. July 49, 1859.

Through the course Of sad events, which, du-
ring the last few months, have brought so much
afliction upon my family, have been silent. No
amount of Misrepresentation affecting myself only,
could induce me now to open my lips; nor could
l deem it worth while, under any circumstances,
to notice what has been or can be said in journals
never regarded as the sources or the opponents of
public opinion, for il these it is often obvious that
only unworthy motives prompt the most vindic-
tive assaults upon the private life Of citizens hold
ing public stations. But the editorial comments
in the Herald of yesterday, although censorious,
(of which do not complain, whilst read them
with regret,) differ so widely in tone and temper
from the mass of nonsense and calumny which has
lately been written concerning recent event in
my domestic relations, that cannot allow mis-
take into which you have been by inaccurate in
formation, to pass without such correction as will
relieve others from any share of the reproaches
which it is the pleasure of the multitude ut this
moment to heap upon me and mine.
Referring to the forgiveness which my sense Of
duty aud my feelings impelfed me to extend to an
erring and repentant wife, you observe, in the
course of your temperate and dignifed article,
that "It is said, however, that the last phase Of
the affair Yas brought about through the advice
of bis lawyer" This is entirely erroneous. | did
not exchange word with one Of my counsel upon
tne SuDJeCt hui Will anJ obo oiSS' AhJ iSSohSiii-
alton with my wife was my own act done without
consultation with any relative, connection, friend
or adviser. Whatever blame, if any belongs to
the step, should fall alone on me. am prepared
to defend what have done before the only tribu.
nails recognize as having the slightest claim to
Jurisdiction over the subject-my own conscience
and the bar of Heaven. | am not aware of any
statute, or code of morals, which makes it infa-
nous to forgive woman; nor is it usual to make
our domestic life subject of consultation with
friends, no matter how near and dear to US. And
cannot allow even all the world combined, to die
tate to me the reputation of my wife, when
think it right to forgive her, and to restore her to
my confidence and protection.
If ever failed to comprehend the utterly DESC
late position Of IN offending though penitent wo-
man-the hopeless future, with all its dark posi-
bilities Of danger, to which she is doomed when
prescribed as an outcast-I can now see plainly
enough, in the almost universal he wi Of denuncia-
tion with which she is followed to my threshold,
the misery and perils from which have rescued
the mother of my child. And althoughit is very
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General Jail De1ipery.-Yesterday afternoon,
four prisoners, one convicted at the last Court
(Floyd) and under sentence of death, broke Jail,
through the aid Of Wall, awaiting trial for arce-
ny, and escaped beyond the limits of the city be-
fore it was known that they had broke Jail. Pur-
suit was Immediately made by the Sheriff and
several officers, with a number IF citizens.
About a mile from town, Floyd was overtaken
by Mr.. s. A. Harris and Gen. Young, andbrought
back to the Jail wherehe has been safely impris-
oned.
Wall, Stockton and free negro man, (the two
former confined to await their trial under the
charge of larceny, and the latter for msdemea-
nor,) are yet at large.
1t appears that Wall succeeded in picking the
lock Of his cell, and then liberated his fellow
oners, who congregated in the debtors room on
the second floor, and when the servants had pass
ed the room to ascend to Sd story to supply the
prisoners with water, they quietly made their es-
cape.
AS soon as the alarm was given, every effort was
made to re-capture the party, but, as we have aIe
ready stated, only Floyd has been re.taken.-
Charlotte Bulletin
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hess of the engagement and is intensely interest

ness of the engagement, and is intensely interest
ing.
By the arrival of the africa, on Thursday last'
we learn that on the 9th instant, an armistice was
agreed upon, to last until the 18th Of August
The Honiteur explains the circumstances attend
ing the armistce, and says that the great neutral
powers had exchanged communications with the
beiligerents, Offering mediation, but were unsuc-
cessful until the French feet were about to COM
mence hostities against Venice, and CONFLICT
before Verona imminent, when Napoleon anxious
to prevent further bloodshed ascertained the dis
position of the Emperor of Austria, and finding
him willing, an armistice was agreed upon. After
the armistice the two Emperors had an interview
at Villa Franca.
The North Bnton, with four days later ad-
vices has arrived Peace has been concluded.
There is to be an Italian Confederation, under the
honorary Presidency of the Pope. Austria con-
cedes Lombsrdy to France, and Napoleon gives
it to Sardinia, while Austria reserves Venice.
The sales of cotton for the three days previous
to the sailing of the steamer, amounted to $4,000
bales, with slight advance in all qualities.
The weather is favorable for crops. Flour,
wheat and corn are all reported dull.
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Napoleon ILL., the Result Of Singular Prout-
dence.-7o the Editor Of the NeV York Times Il
desire to call the attention of your numerous read
ers toa fact which have never seen alluded to,
and which, in the present position of the Emperor
Of the French, is worthy Of notice. 1t is general
ly admitted that Napoleon I. commenced his down.
ward course by.tho dvorcement of Josephine, and
we have sermons and homilies without end to this
effect. That he was raised up BY God for the ac-
compishment Of some great purpose, which he new
er fully completed, Is now allowed by all parties.
His endeavors to thwart Gods plan in respect to
an heir and to raise up dynasty to his throne,
when God had most effectually said that there
should be no heir by causing Josephine to remain
childless after her marriage with Napoleon,
brought upon his head the anger of God, and his
fall was sure and certain. Now what is most sim
gular is the fact that God has raised up Bona
parte who is also direct descendent Of Josephine,
las Louis Napoleonis grand,child, Hortense being
his mother and Josephine's own child,) to finish
the work God hadgiven Napoleon to do, and which
he might have completed himself but for his ini-
quitous enforcement Of Josephine. Please give
this placein your valuablepaper, and it may elic
it worthier remarks. ROSCOE.
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STREET WORK.

By reference to our advertising columns, it will
be seen that the Town Council are about to com
mence improving our streets. All who are in
favor of the cash system, arerequested to "cal at
the Captains Office and SETTLE" on or before the
10th day of August, at which period the day OF
grace will expire. Others who prefer to 'earn
their bread by the sweat of their brow may ex-
pect to find their names on the nine day
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nEsIRARLE PROPERTY.

In another column of our paper to day, will be
found the advertisement of Mr.. THOMAS DAVIES,
proposing to sell his house and lot in forkvile.
The lot is one of the most eligible in town, and
having on it an elegant residence, is desirable
investment. Mr.. DAVIES, having large planting
interest to look after desires to remove to the
country, and devote his whole attention to the i'm
provement of his farm. So q bargain may be an
ticpated
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-07-28

The Emperor Napoleon in Camp.-It is six in
the evening-the Emperor comes down from his
room, attended by Marshal Valiant. The whole
military household comes out and stands apart
The Emperor sits down, and map is brought to
him. Marshal valiant presents several papers
to his Majesty. The Emperor remains alone for O
moment, and rests his elbow on another chair be-
side him. A spy arrives and is introduced. His
Majesty listens to him, but apart col mel is
called; Ire gives ten napoleons to the SPY, who
seems well satisfied with his pay. Marshal Reg
nault de st. Jean d'Angel arrives the Emperor
converses with him. Other generals come in
The map is called for several tines. The king ar
rives In carriage, and the two monarchs shake
hands, Soften down little hectoring air which
some portraits give to Victor Emanuel; give him
very plain cavalry uniform, and you will have
the portrait of Victor Emanuel. YoaL must also
dsrken his complexion little, give greater dis
tinction to his features, so as to have the true
physiognomy of frank soldier used to the life of
camps The Emperor and he 60 little apart and
converse, both smoking cigsretts in rapid success
sion. The Emperor, tired of standing, leans a:
gainst the shafts Of wagon close by. The con-
versaton is lively and long. Other generals come
in. The light, though now declining is still suf-
fcient to allow Of seeing the map, which is again
brought forward. At last the King left at 10
o'clock, and the Emperor dismissed his household !;
quarter Of an hour afterwards he retres to his
apartment. The Emperor eats but little. He
sleeps more by day than by night. He works till
l in the morning, and is called up again at or
4.-Letter from Montechiaro. ... . ..-..--
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Sickles and his WUc.-The Boston Atlas, in
m article anticipating the return of Sickles in
Washington, says:
Going back to the capitol, solitary and alone, as
the stern vipdicator of his own honor, he would
doubtless find friends. But returning there with
the abandoned woman who was the cause of the
murder, he can and ought to receive no counten-
ance. Key has friends, end if Sickies presents
himself at Washington, as he proposes, it may
not be strange if Key finds an avcnger and Sckles
q grave.
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GENERAL TAXES OF YORK DISTRICT

GENERAL TAXES OF YORK DISTRICT.
By the attention of Mr.. THOMAS FREAN, Dep
uty Treasurer of the Upper Division, we have
been furnished with the following synopsis OF the
Tax returns for York District. Mr.. FREAN will
please accept our thanks for his kindness. Here
is the statement:
To the Editor of the Yorkuine Enquirer
S1R:-With view Of demonstrating the great
advantages derived from our Rail Road facilities,
I have undertaken the pleasing duty of making
tabular statement of the Tax returns Of each Dis
trict the Upper Division for the last thirty yeara
They are presented at periods of ten years.
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HA The Editor is still absent.
GENERAL uUSTERS.

Gen. GIsr has ordered the 46th Regiment to
parade at Ebeuezer, on Thursday, the 1st day Of
September; and the 34th Regiment to parade at
Yorkville, on Saturday, Sd of September. See
advertisement.
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EUROPEAN NEWs---PEAcE.

To the exclusion of our usual variety, we pub
lish On the outside of this ISSUE full details of the
battle of Solferino, which was fought on the oath
of June, by the Allied forces and the Austrians.-
The article is from the pen of Hon. HENRY J.
RAYMOND, editor Of the n. York Times, an eye wit
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Further by the North Brfton
FARTHER Po1sr. Julv Or

fOlST, ulV 20,
Napoleon had issued bulletin from Viec;o
announcing the armistice and congratulatine The
troops on the glorious achievements, also aunoun.
cling his immediate departure for Paris, leaving
valiant.
The London Times claims that England broueh.
about the armistice; other authorities pives the
credit to Prussia.
Verona telegram says the armistice was con.
cluded after repeated requests from the French.
and after the Austrians had obtained all .bev had
asked for. ,7; A"N
Kossuth had proposed Monarchial Govern
ment for Hungary.
The following is the telegram from Napoleon to
Eugenia, announcing peace:
''FILLRaIo, July l1.-Peace has been signed
between the Emperor Of Austria and mvseE on
the following basis:
An Italian Confederacy, under the honorary
Presidency Of the Pope. The Emperor of Austria
comedies his right in Lombardy to the Emperor of
the French, who, transfers them to the King Of
Sardinia; the Emperor of Austria preserves We
nice, but she will form an integral part of the
Italian confederation"
This dispatch was bulletined in Paris on the
The news did not transpire in Lepdon unt;l at.
ter the closing hours for Consols but sales vera
made afterwards at 964 per cent the rise during
the day being t. All other securities closed buoy.
ant.
The London Times say that France spent ffty
millions sterling and lost fifty thousand men, only
10 give Milan Piedmoutese instead Of an Austrian
master, and established the Pope in temporal dig
nifty, even beyond his imagination, and that Ma
poleon's game must be long one.
The News says the hopes of Italy have been
utterly deceived by the peace, and that history
will call Napoleon to q strict account for having
made war under false pretences and signed mock
selfish peace that leaves Austria impregnantly
fortified in the heart of Northern Italy, and com.
mits Central Italy to the patronage of the Pope.
The Morning Post says that the Pope is depri-
Ved OF the substance, but keeps the shadow of
supremacy.
| 1t was rumored at Berlin that the Emperor of
Russia was expected to arrive there to attend q
family conference, touching the disposal Of the
Crown after the abdication of the King.
The announcement Of peace was read in both
Houses of Parliament, and was received with pro-
longed cheers. .-,
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Garibaldi.-The Scotch are claiming Garibaldi
as a descendant of old Scotland, but their claim
will hardly weigh we think, against that Of the
'Jones'" as set forth in the Petersburg (Va.) Ex-
press. 1t says:
This heroic man, who is now carrying terror to
the hearts of the Austrans, is said to be descen-
dapt of Mr.. john Johnson Jones, who died at his
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES E0R SUNDAY, JULY 3lst
Methodist Church. -.-.-.
Rev. L. A. JOHNSTON, Pastor. Service at 10 A.
NJ, and y P. M.
Presbyterian Church.
Rev. E. A. BoLLEs will preach at 10 A. NJ, and
7P. NJ.
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we are unQer ODllSatlOn 10 MT JAMES w. LIND
SAY, the Census Taker, for the following synopsis
of his labors -
Nnltes-MaleS. ......... ........F o,l91
Females. ............................ b, 434
Total White population, ................ L., ,626
The Tax Collector in his recent return, repor-
ted 1852 slaves and sc free negroes, giving our
District according to these statements, o total
population of 22,044. 1t should be remarked,
however. that all of the free negroes do not pay
taxes-oniy such as are between the ages of if
teen and fifty years.
By reference to the United States Census of
1850, we find reported
White-Males. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 5593
Females. Observation-Disclosures. 570G
Total Whites in 1850. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. II ,299
Slaves-Males. ........".......... 4.071
Females. ...................... 3,l36 7,O07
Free Negroes-Males.... les........."....".r..J9
Females. es........................ 68 l21
Total population in 1S50.....".......... 19, ,433
From the above, ii will be observed that there
has been an increase of All in our population
in the past nine years.
According to the return of Mr.. LINDSAY, COM
pared with the census of 1850, there are now 242
more white females than males. In 1850 there
was q difference of but 113. The chances for the
ladies procuring husbands seem to be getting
worse every year. Possibly, however, the returns
of our neighbor, Chester, will put better face
on the matter, when it will be advisable to effect
exchanges for the mutual benefit of both sections.
By comparing the report of the Tax Collector,
with the census of 1850, we have an increase in
the slave population of 2,345. This, compared
with the white increase, gives difference in ia
vor Of the former of one thousand and eighteen.
Mr.. LINDSAY informs us that there is an aver
age Of about FIVE to each family, which would give
US about $500 families in the District. =
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Special lNctice.--Al communications on matters con.
nected with the paper should be addressed HE YORK
VILE ENQUIRER" and the Editor or Proprietor per-
sonay Persons desiring prompt attention to their aVor
must bear this in mind - ,,
ER- Capt. D. d. MOORE Maj MYLEs SMITH, SAM'L
g. BROWN J. L. THOMSON and SAMUEL J.RUYKESDAL
thorlzad agents of the ENQUIRER.
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HWH0 is THE HEIR ~


THE Proprietor of the YORKvHLE ENQUIRER pro-
poses this question (Which BY the way concerns
every and In the country oy the puohcaaon
Of q spirited ORIGINAL NOVELETTE,, written eI
this State This Story, which, wherever 1t resd, W"
produce sensation, ID entitled,
"WHO Is THE HEIR,
Or, The Dark Mystery Of the Deserted House."
BY WILLIE LIGHTHEART,
Author Of "Luia Woodwork winnie and Willie, 1.-THE
Children Of the Sum-" "Old Heads and Young
Hearts," &c, &c
The publication WI commence with the FIRST WEEK
IN AUGUST, and continue through the ensuing three
months unfolding plot repete with stirring Incidents dark
and mysterious Developments with strange and startling
denoument The Proprietor willing to encourage Southern
Literature by PRACTICAL MEANS has paid round price TOT
this production and hopes that generous public patron
age WIN remunerate his outlay and thus encourage by the
only method possible the development of hometalent
In addition this several contributors OF known ability
are constantly engaged for the ENQUIRER In every num-
ber of appear from different sections
The brilliant and witty RuBYp writes regularly Our
every ohSE week lady Of Columbia, who well known
IN newspaper literature but whose not at
liberty disclose has been permanently engaged for our
columns and will write short and brilliant sketches for each
number In addition those receive constant supplies
from Rev. J. w KELLY, J. FOREST GOWAN, w. w.
EAST, Mrs M w. STRATTON, PUNCH" "A. II. L."
tx Y who, with strict and careful attention
to current affairs make up weekly meange which, the
proprietor believes will interest readers every class and
should attract the patronage of our people.
THE ENQUIRER Is published in Yorkvile, 5. u, at S2
in advance Clubs Of sl5 and an extra paper to the
person making up the club.
Send for SO as to &c. the frs, NUMBER Of
to the ENQUIRER" Yorkville, S. c.
LEWIS M. GRIST Proprietor.
SAML W. MELTON, Editor.
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CENSUS OF YORK DISTRICT.

We are under obligation to Mr.. JAMES G. LIND
SAY, the Census Taker, for the following synopsis
of his labors -
wh;.os NTolas .f 100
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-13
NEW ENGLAND TEA COMPANY,

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Tea Coffee and Spices
2lO Main Street, Worcester, Mass
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wrangle of insurers. Bowling politely to the
anxious crowd, he said, che came to prove that
he belonged to that class whose dress he wore,
and challenged any one there to dispprove his
manhood with sword or with cudgel." Bank
ers, brokers, and underwriters, gaped at one
another aghast, but no one took up the chal-
lenge, and the Chevalier departed in triumph,
leaving some pleased with the audacity of his
speech, but more Disguised at the result. But
they got no nearer his secret, although it was
known that an aggregate of 100000 was offer
ed him to make the disclosure which should
enable insurers to come to a settlement.
Conclusion nnnrrnNy
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@ o f f Il Il
$ II &c L s.
,rseles, ehich we Ta,rant perfectly

We shall perhaps be told that the prices quoted do
differ greatly from those at present in operation in Wor-
ceser of this aware but beg to remind those who
object that prices irrespective of quality, is fair cri
terion as to cheappcss.
In ORDER therefore, that the truth our assertions
may be tested, very respectfully request trial. which
is the only mode of arriving at a fair conclusion.
N. B.-Hotcls, Boarding Houses, Town and Country
Dealers and all large consumers, supplied the most
reasonable terms
n7Al orders in the city promptly attended to; those
from the country shall receive like attention. and be
dispatched by The FIRST c0Rveyapce G&wlm SIG