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dress fromthe Rev. Mr.. JAMES. Thematter and
style Of the production, And the earnest snd truly
Feloquent MARINER Of its delivery, enchained the
attention of the auditory for nearly an hour, and
gave new proof Of the powers Of this gifted young
minister. The cause Of temperance, as well as
that of religion, may well be encouraged in pros
pect Of the fruits that promise to mature from
the labors Of such an advocate.
A copy of the address was solicited for publica-
tion which trustwill be granted, that the friends
of temperanceeverywhere around as, and espe-
cially .the"youth Of the country, may enjoy-st
least in part-a draught Of the refreshing stream,
which, On that afternoon, rolled forth from the
fountain Of truth and genius
After Mr.. JAMES had closed his address, the
Division appointed q committee to wait on those
present with copy Of the pledge for signatures,
when the names of eight gentlemen and seven
teen ladies were obtained as candidates for mem
bership in the, Order. The assembly was then
dismissed, and the Sons repaired to their Division
room for the transaction Of business
Such is a, summary of the facts connected with
this days meeting at Bullook's' Creek. I have
given it for the encouragement Of the friends Of
temperance, and to indicate the Importance Of
having the subject frequently brought before the
people in temperance addresses; that men may be
led to think on the matter, aud induced to decide
soberly and conscientiously on their individual
obligations to aid their fellow men in doing all
that can be done, scripturally and wisely, to ban
ishfrom the world the curse Of intemperance.
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sCOTP,S NOVELS,

Messrs. PETERSON & Co., Of Philadelphia, con-
tinue to send us the numbers of their valuable
series. We insert their ready.made editorials,
which commend these works amply. or "Kenil-
worth, 1" the following: -.
"Waptrly Novels for the Mi5lion.-That enter
prising firm of publishers, T. B. Peterson and
Brothers, Philadelphia, has just begun an under.
taking, which cannot fail to be beneficial 10 the
whole reading community. We alfude to the edi-
tion of Sir Walter Scotts npyels, now in the course
of publication by them, and which is to be COM
pleted in twenty-six volumes, at twenty-five cents
a piece, or five dollars for the whole These vol
umes are printed in double column octave, and
each will contain about one hundred and twenty
five pages. The entire set Of twenty-six volumes
will be mailed free Of postage to any person re-
mitting FIVE dollars to the publishers. This is an
opportunity, never before had, for obtaining the
Waverley Novels entire, at q price within the
means Of every body for it Is the cheapest edition
ever published, and for those who remit FIVE dol
lars and thus subscribe for the series; secure each
volume for less than twenty cents. The price OF
the Edinburgh edition, from which this edition is
reprinted, is seventy-two dollars, Very properly
have Peterson and Brothers called this the "Edi.
ton for the Million" for they ought to get mil
lion of subscribers to it, IN this reading nation
and doubtless will. Kenilworth, forming the
fourth volume of their series of the WaverlJ
Novels is published this day"
We have. also received "Quentin Durward"-th'
18th number Of the series.
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ofiinbecility. What may be her decision, will be
LIFT to the electors in the pending canvass to de-
termine. Russia has already taken position,
while the course of the Prussian government can
not:for q moment be in doubt.
Several letters from Charleston Journals, in
another column, throw light upon the presentcon
idition of affairs. -.
Since the above was written, the arrival Of ad-
vices from Liverpool announces the beginning of
hostilities After the three days granted to Sar-
dinia to disarm, the Austrian army took the de-
-cisive step, by attacking the Bridge Of Buffalora
which spans the Ticino . sharp conflict ensued,
involving considerable LOSS OF life, the Austrians
proving victorious. Their armies are now pour
ing into Sardinia, and it is thought that Eman-
nuel's little force wilfprudently retire until the
French army, en- route with all haste; reaches the
scene of hostilities. By the next issue we shall
probably have the news Of a pitched battle. The
following items were brought by the last arrival :
Itis the intention to increase the British Navy
by the recruiting Of 10000 seamen. There is
great activity manifested at the English dock
yards. England is preparing forwar.
In,all probability there was sharp action at
the Bridge of Buffalora, 1.-THE Bridge Of Bufalora
spans the river Ticino, with twelve arches at q
town of the same name, on'the 28th of April, be-
tween the Austrisns and Sardinisns. 1t is repor-
ted that the Austrians took it ut the point Of the
bayonet. 1t was also reported that Mortars was
taken, and that the Sardinians had retreated be-
fore the Austrians. The wires Of the telegraph
line to Switzerland had been cut by the Austrians
near Lake Maggiore.
The Austrians were concentrating in great
masses at Piacenza. At present there are forty
thousand French troops at Genoa. The King Of
Sardinia was to accompany Generals Canrobert
and Neil along the line ofsthe river Dora, one of
the hetributaries Of the Pc. The Austrians had sell
zed some ports on the Sandman shore Of Lake
Maggiore.
Austria wants loan Of twenty million pounds.
Louis Napoleon was expected to join the army on
the Sd of May. The Prussian Government have
resolved to put their army in readiness to march.
A great many failures are reported at the Lon
don Stock Exchange. Wolf & Co., of Berlin, have
suspended. There were q number Of failures re-
ported at Vienna. 1t was expected that the i'm.
poverishment and ruin at the Paris Bourse during
the ensuing week would be'unsxampled.
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for newspapers and the postage on them, and yet
permitting the reading of many Journals and
Magazines which such an expenditure does not af-
ford. =
The Debating Club constitutes another feature.
As to its aim and benign results, we need say
nothing. All-the members of the Lyceum have,
of course, all the privileges of the Reading Room
but no one is expected to participate in the de-
bates or hold Office except those who actually
join the Club and agree to conform strictly to its
rules and regulations. The conduct and control
of the affairs of the Lyceum are necessarily con-
fided to the Club.
The Society design TO introduce another and
very valuable feature, by inviting distinguished
gentlemen of our State at periods, to deliver pub
lie Lectures. In this feature more than any
other, our people are or should be especially
interested certainly, to provide for all classes an
intellectual entertainment of the highest order is
g. desidratam of incalculable value-by the incen-
tives to thought thus afforded, the opportunities
for andaids to higher culture, the treasury of
learning thus lavished, great impetus must be
impaired to our social, moral and intellectual ad-
Yancement.
We need not urge that such an institution, eS-
tablished as it is firmly shoulfreceive the hearty
support of-every man in town-ths man Of family,
the man of business, the laboring man, and the
man about town-men, young and old. Let us all
lend hand to it, with will. 1t an institution
intended to be general in itsbenehts, and all are
invited to take and enjoy > share. The next
meeting Of the Club will be held on tomorrow,
Friday, evening. Send up your names and the
''needful"
We are happy to announce that Lieut.. ]. P.
THoxAs, of the Citadel Academy, Charleston, has
consented to deliver the first public Lecture, at
time to be hereafter determined and that our
towns-man, COL WILLIAM B. WILSON, has been
elected to deliver the semi.annual address in De-
cember next
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Correspondence OF tho Courier.
WAaHINGrnN Nav @ l26

WASHINGTON, May b, 1909.
Yesterday it was believed here that war had &C.
tually broke out in Europe after the expiration Of
the three days allowed by Austria for the reply of
Piedmont to her demand but the news received
to-day by the Anglo-Sazon, to the 9th ult., from
Liverpool, shows that war had not been declared.
The movements towards collision continue to be
of decided character, as they have been for some
weeks past
Could the war be confined only to Italy, it would
be less disastrous than has been anticipated. But,
in that case, Austria will soon carry her points,
having the advantage Of position. The Govern
ments Of England, Russia and Prussia are all de-
sirous to secure peace. or prevent protracted
and general war; and it is very possible that they
may yet be able to prevail upon the beiligerents
to adjust their quarrel upon the basis Of the pa
eifcation of 1916, which it is now the object Of
France to disturb, and Of Austria to preserve
This appears to be the opinion here to-day, but
another packet may change the aspect of the
matter. s-......- .. -. -..
Dispatcheshaye gone to Utah with such instruc-
tions as win, it is believed prevent further diff
culties there, or between Governor Cumming on
one side, and General Johnston and Judge Cradle
brough on the other. Meanwhile, the Mormons
have expressed desire to emigrate in mass from
the desert which they occupy, and seek new
home in an island in the Pacific, in Mexico, or in
Central America They ask for means to enable
them to perform this great exodus. Brigham
Young has caused valuation Of Mormon improve
ments to be made, and it amounts to thirty mil
lions of dollars 1t must be greatly exaggerated,
for the present Mormonpopulation, as is believed,
does not exceed forty-fve thousand. 1t is also
said that the Mormons will be willing to leave il
the United States Government will defray the ex-
pense Of their removal; in which case, as they
cannot sell their houses and other fixtures, they
will commit them and the goods which they can
not transport, to the flames
They had never intended to settle permanently
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-05-19
TERRIFIC STORM

On Sunday night last, at about ten o'clock, the
Western portion of our District was laid waste by
a storm of wind and hail, which in violence and
devastating effect exceeded any similar visitation
within the experience of our people The record
we have to make is indeed saddening.
We have only heard from that portion of this
track of deso!ation which commences at WYLIE's
Store, and extends in ridh to Clark's Fork dis
lance of more than three miles. From that point
the terrific hurricane, accompanied by storm Of
hail andrain. extended toward the South. passing
the cross roads at BERRY's ; over Bu!lock's Greek
at the bridge on the Rutherford road, the Eastern
edge touching at Blairsville, laying waste the
plantations of Rev. Mr.. Russell, SAMUEL BLAIR
the course of Bullocks creek, and thence embra
cling the scope included between O line running to
the east of Bullock's Creek Church and another to
the West Of Pinckneyville, it continued its way
how far we have been unable to learn.
We have heard of no loss of life except in one
instance. The house of Mrs. ALBERsoS, not far
from Bullock's Creek Church, was blown down.
Her mother was instantly killed and a lady
who was in the house, but whose name We have
not learned, had leg broken and is thought to be
injured mortaly while other members of the
family were sufferers to some extent. A singular
instance of Provdential interference alone arrest
ed the destruction of the entire household
The damage done to the growing cropis beyond
calculation. The whole length and breadth of the
track is perfect wreck-the wreck of a Simoom-
blast The hurricane, the hail and the lightning,
intermingliDg their elements with awful fury,
have lefupon the forests an impresr of ruin which
ages cannot wear away. The fields have been
laid bare at every point; wheat has been beaten
down, not a stalk remaining; and the traces Of
the growing corn and cotton utterly obliterated.
An idea o. the truth may be gathered from the
fact that in drifts on Monday, the hail lay upon
the ground from three to four feet in depth -
The roof of nearly every clubhouse, barn, stable,
and negro-house throughout the entire sweep of
the storm, has been blown off and destroyed; and
scarcely sspannel" Of fence remains anywhere
The story sounds as il it were of the terrors which
brooded over and burst upon the Carnatic; the
wreck may well remind US of the blasting career,
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OF tho Charleston Courier.
WAaurNoroN Nav q 1880

.Correspondence Of tho Charleston Courier.
WASHINGTON, MayS9, 1859.
The most important and Interesting topic at
Washipgsor is the impending war, which will in
volve every European Government; and, in time,
threaten the peacsabie' relations Of the United
States As inthe late war ournational sympa.
thies were enlisted in the Russian cause, so will
the expression of our preference be drawn forth
now, but with o. better understanding of the mer-
its Of the dispute. ....
Al this moment the fair fields of Piedmont may
be the scenes Of bloody drama, more fearful be-
cause moro enduring than that which ended with
Marengo: The flag of Austria may now be foat-
ing from the ramparts Of Alessandria. Very few
believe-in the possibility Of the avoidance Of war
The last position assumed by>Austria, which re-
suits from the greatest necessity that of transfer
ring the campaign into the enemy's country, is
dictated by the most pressing reasons Of militia
ry nature. The only circumstance that can delay
the first shock, will be the anxiety to know the re-
suit of the English election on which depends, in
o great measure, the attitude Of tina: government.
The present Ministry will be sustained, it is
thought, by the we'll informed; the views it has
expressed in its note to the Austrian Government
nearly coincide oil vital points with those set
forth in the answer to it. It is impossible to be-
lieve that England can allow the treaties Of 1916
70 De SET aSlue, uo Watter Wudt party, IOry OF
Wing, may be in the ascendant She may avoid
o collision for o time, but when the "Idies Napo-
leonienues'" become fully developed she will be
forced to declare herself. Italian nationality may
have many friends, but few in this country will
acknowledge Louis Napoleon greater lover of
Liberty than Francis Joseph. Sardinia will be,
without doubt, the greatest sufferer. Her fields
will be the battle grounds Of the most bitter foes,
and she will prove to be the cat which the sagaci
GUS monkey made use Of to pluck the chesnuts
from the fire. She is the creature Of the great
Powers, .nursed by their bounties, ambitious Of
territorial sggrandizement, which is the cause Of
the present crisis. a
Our commercial interests will be variously af-
fected. The cotton trade will be, without doubt,
injured, but our shipping and carrying trade
benefited, and breadstuffs will find good mar
ket after few months, though st present depress-
ed Agriculture will receive more attention, il
the war continues for any length Of time. Ame-
rican securities will also share in the improve
ment-capital always seeking the most secure
investment. TAU.
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the unmitgated havoc of an Indian whirlwind.
But We have heard the story from those who have
suffered and from those who have escaped, and
we are confident that our statement is not over
drswn. The wonder is, that human life has been
so signally spared!
The farmers have now to undertake their win
ter.work again-wintry work, it is! The houses
must be built; the fences made, and in many pla-
ces the entire crop of corn and cotton planted
over. And the years labor cannot be more than
half rewarded at best. Indeed years will not suf-
fee to recover entirely from this swift and over
whelming destruction of property.
We shall endeavor next week to collect such
items as will enable US to give clearer and more
reliable statement.
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THINGS IN COLUMBIA.

RUBY sends o fancy description of the Fancy
Ball in Columbia, during the festival season.
Those who were present can best appreciate the
capital touches Ruby gives to the subject.
We trusted to him, and other "Reps.," to write
for US full accounts of the May Exhibition, the
Sunday School Convention, and other notable e.
vents in town during May-time. But they all
failed US, and so these things have gone by with
out o word.
Cur correspondents will please consider them
selves "under arrest %
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ORDINATION, &C.

Rev. R. LATHAM, will be ordained and installed
in this place on Friday next, 2Oth instant, as
Pastor of Yorkville and Tirsa congregations. Ser
vices at 10 q. m, and p. m. Rev. R. W. BRIcr
will preach the Ordination Sermon; Rev. L. Nc
DONALD will deliver the charge toNthe people; and
Rev. R. A. Ross, to the Pastor.
There will be Communion service in the Church
on Sabbath, when Rev. Mr.. BRIcE will assist.
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THE DAILY BULLETIN.

The new series of this paper, hailing from
Charlotte, commenced visiting US on Tuesday. 1t
is published by H. L. ALEXANDER Co., and ed
tied "by o Company-E. Il. BR1TToN, Chairman"
BR1rroN has queer way of doing things, but
paper bearing his "ear-marks" is sure to be
clever, and, we may add, very apt to win.
The concern will receive our kindliest courte-
sizes
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POsTPONEp.

On account of the inclemency Of the weather,
Mr.. KEMMsRER's Juvenile Concert has been post
poned to this, Thursday, evening. See advertise
ment
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES FOB SUNDAY, MAY s2.
Methodist Church.
Rev. L. A. JOHNSTON, Pastor. Service at 10 A.
NJ, and P. NJ.
Prssbytertan Church.
Rev. J. NJ. H. ADAMS, Pastor. Service at 10 A.
NJ, and P. NJ.
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YORKVILLE. S. G,
THURSDAY MORNING, NAY 10, 1859.

Special ce.--An communications, on matters CON
VILE ENQUIRER" and not the Editor or Proprietor per
sony Persons desiring prompt attention to their aSor
must bear this In mind. ,.,.
U Capt D. D. MOORE, Maj. MYLEs Smith, sAML
g. RRowN, J. L. THOMSON and SAMUEL J. kUYKENpAL
Of York; and WILLIAM D. Cook Of Bennetsvie' are au
thoriEed agents Of the ENQUIRER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-08-09

80 DIED, 10
~ On the pth instant, WILLIAM ALFRED. aged
" miont:s and Is days, only son of Alfred II. and
Tn. r.lativc: snd friends Of the f.mily ar. re-
fathers residence, on East Capitol street between
.th and 9Th streets, This Tuesday Evening, at
Then faro thee well, nv darling boy, -
Thy smile no longer meets our gaze;
Our hearts no more shall thrill with jov ....
.-- 10 hear thy wei deserved praise. ..FEs
Although that little form WAS dear.
We must submit-,tis Heavens will
Savior forgive each flowing tear
BID each rePln!ug thought be still.
And grant that we at last NAV 6rd
w Ith HIM home In that abode. ....
Where we shall be forever Joined
In singing praises TO our God
On the morning of the sth instant, At O'Clock,
MAJ son "i Ohm and Katherine Ty nan, aged 8
His funeral will take placs on w ednesd.y after.
noon, clock. from the residence of his garents
corner of 10th ana l. SITS. :
On the 9Th instant, ALICE ANN, only daughter
Of isaac 5. and T.. M. Gray, aged 8 months and IS
days.
Her fpSera vii take place from her parents
morrow, a. clock m. Hsrfriends and relatives
prince Georges and Port Tobacco and Wircbes-
ter papers please copy.
On the 9Th instant, 6 GEORGE, ant son of Jas
ana Josephine stone, aged year, months, and 9
His funeral will take place from the residence OF
his parents, No 333 9Th street, To morrow, We'd
| nesday, at clock IN.
Suddenly, at Warrenton Va ON the 9th ins.,pt
Rev; THOMAS MCGEE, of the Baltimore nj. -
Conference, In the 65th year of his age
On the 9Th instant; MARY CELESTIA, infau,
year and days. .. 80 - - -
Z, On rhe evening oft 7th instant, GEoRGELLA
Ill Il only child 9f D. c. W. and Julia F. Ourand
Dns', TO its narrow home beneath;
Soul, 10 It's rest on high;
They that have seen thy look in death
NO more may fear to die
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i9HRH RI!N iIIlGlIq


Mkw lokk, Aog. s.-.The steamship Hurenis
from Bremen, touched az sousaampto. on fhe
10th, and arrived here this morning ~ WV
The London Times second edition az Tue~S,v
gives Ihe Following Pteiimtnaries Of the peace Of
villa Franco. as foslows That the two ssver~,rps
will favor the crcatioa a Italian couSsd rrstion
and that the confederation shall he under the hon
orary Presidency Of the Holy Father. The Empe-
Tor OF Austria cedes 10 the Emperor Of France his
,ghis IN Lombsndy. excepting the fortress Of
Mantua and Pesckiefs. which right the Emperor
OF France will hand over 20 TIE King Of Sardinia
eneua forms part Of the italian con federatio on
p n RENAL ms under the crown Of Austria The
Dukes Of Tuscany and Modem. nav r,tuyo 20
.ner respective states under ,be condition Of
gsnung general amnesty 10 al their snbjccts
soth hmpcro;s will ash the Pore 10 I'm rod nee in
plete amnesty 10 all his people ~
The Times Of the s5th saw th.s A,,,. .,,
nav been offered in the House Of Commons ON
subjects connected with the naval and military
oeisnces Of the British Empirs
The L: ; corvette Plymouth arrived AZ Devon
POT. on the I'D uh. The ship Alma, nom Cal
cutta, bound for London was loSt N = "a
twenty persons were drowned