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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-02-03
MERE.nIENTION,

The Columbia Bulletin says it is Informed that
some balf:dozen OF the recently imported Africans
have been brought 10 Richaud District ..'.."The
Salem IN. c. Female Academy buildings, were
lighted with gas for the first time, on Saturday
evening of last week .......The avowea inidels Of
Washington city, celebrated the anniversary Of
the birth of THOMAS PAINE, on the 29th ultimo.
......."The New York Saturday Press says that
"three extensive publishing houses in Boston,
New York and Philadelphia, have united for the
purpose of bringing out a new Encyclopedia, the
first volume to appear in April or May. lin
North Carolina, they have discovered 4 new meth
cd of breaking o refractory horse, which outdoes
Rarey. They send the animal to q Democratic
caucus, after which he obeys every ned and beck
......"When Mr.. Douglas shall fill out the term in
the Senate to which he has just been elected, he
will have served twenty-five years in Congress
four in the House, and eighteen in the. Senate
Friendship is q silent gentleman that makes
no parade; and the true heart dances no hornpipe
on the tongue ......."Poor Mexico now has FIVE
Presidents, or at least five men backed by military
power, each of whom thinks he alone can rescue
her from the gulf of ruin to which she is hasten
inr. ......."The Sachems of Tammany Hall, New
York, met on Wednesday evening and passed a
long series Of resolutions in favor OF acquiring
Cuba as speedily as possible. Postmaster Fowler
presided. .......A story is told by Canadian pa
per of Mr.. Castor, who was standing beneath
a trap door when a sack of wheat fell from an up
per story directly upon his head, dislocating his
neck. He Immediately raised his hands and pull
led It back into place, as the workmen who "heard
the bones snap back into their sockets" will swear
Mr. CASTOR is supposed to be as well as ever ':'''
The Rev. Mr. Coffee, the first man, says the Men,
phis appeal, who ever preached sermon on the
bluffs of Memphis, was last week arrested for be-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-02-03
Prom the South Carolina Son Of Temperance.
An Excellent Article.

On the outside of our paper will be found COM
munication signed rs. L. W." taken from the
KorkvMe Enquirer of last week. We had read it
with a great deal of pleasure and pronounced it an
article of unusual merit, before receiving the fol-
lowing letter from friend in York District on the
subject:
DEAR Sir: The essay, "Tsmperanee Societies"
under the initials; IS. L. W." in to-day's Enqul-
rer is from the pen of Rev. Samuel l.. Watson,
PRESBYTERIAN minister, and Pastor of Bethel
Church. He is the oldest minister in our district,
vet still in the full vigor of intellect, distinguish
ed for theological knowledge and exemplary piety.
lie is O Son-made-u -us, in Yorkyile, very fine
speech not long since; and expects to do the same
for Rock Hill Division the last Saturday in this
month The initials, rs. L. w." designate the
author to the people of York about well as his
full NAME but perhaps not so to you and the bal
ance of the State. I am persuaded that the Rev.
gentleman would as soon place his fall signature
to any article he writes on this subject as to en-
ploy fictitious signature.
Rev. Mr.. Russell of the Independent Presbyte-
rian Church, and Rev. Mr.. Ross, of the Associ-
ate Reformed Presbyterian Church, both Sons, will
deliver by request, public addresses to US in our
Court House on Tuesday evening, the 25th inst.
The great majority of the Ministers in this Dis
trict having taken firm hold of the Temperance
reformation, let me tell you the cause cannot die
with us--the Sons may, but the truth must re-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-02-03
H,storv OF the South caronna College

DR.. Labordc. we understand, has now in course
of preparation n history Of this institutions, with
which he has been long and honorably connected.
Il viii doubtless be most interesting work, es-
uecially to thasc who have at any period been
associated With the Institution. We trust twill
contain memoirs- of some of the able men who
baye adorned it by their learning and unrequited
-upderstoed-labors:
There WIS one among them--a man~of- great
and varied attainments who was connected with
il almost from its foundation, and devoted his
youth his manhood, and his.age, to the task Of
building up its frame, who in such work can
but occupy prominent place. Conhnlng himself
almost entirely ID The onersus duties OF the pro-
fession he was but little known to the busy world,
and vet his abors contributed more to iAtuse into
the youth Of the South, love Of literature and
science, than those Of any other individual. Who
is there that ever enjoyed the instruction. OF DR..
Robert Henry, who does not remember him
with gratitude and yeperation?. Mere daily con-
tract with such q man. man who thought with
the boldhess of a Roman intellect, aud spoke with
the faultless purity of an Athenian- would alone
tell upon those among whom he moved.
We should like to see full justice done to the
memory of q noble man, who reflected such lustre
upon our college, and whose whole life was devo-
ted to it's service. If there ever lived any man in
this State whose memory deserves to be cherished,
and whom the friends Of education, and the Alum
nj of the College. should join in doing honor that
man is DR.. Robert Henry. We trust, at no
distant day, that the Alumni Of the College will
make their appreciation Of his lifelong services,
by suitable monument built side by side With
that of the lamented Maxcy.-Clarendon Banner.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-02-03
yoRky1LIE FEMALE COLLEGE.

Our readers know that, since the resignation of
Rev. Mr.. ANDERSON as President of the College,
the institution has been directed by Rev. Mr..
ADAMS, who, declining to accept the position per-
manently; has filled very acccptably the Office OF
President pro tempore. Several weeks ago the
Board reelected Mr.. ANDERSON, and on Wednes-
day last they received notification of his consent
to resume his trust He will enter upon his duties,
We presume, forthwith. We heartily congratulate
the resuscitated President as well as the College /;
the one upon his restoration 70 health-the other'
upon securing the services of faithful, consclen-
tious and accomplished teacher, whose past career
we'll sustained, affords ample assurances of honor
to himself and prosperity to the College.
We refer the members Of the Board to the an
nouncement, in our advertising columns, of an
adjourned meeting.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-02-03

After spending half hour with bridal party,
Of. the peculiar institution, VIC were sent, hand
somely, from q remote corner Of the city, IN
private carriage, oil the way down to Hibernian
Hnll, where the Irish Orator was to hold FORTH
after waiting awhile, we were joined by North
Carolina lawyer, who, in the days of Know:Noth:
ingism, was not very partial to- fuTinurs. Beng
in the city, however, and unoccupicd for the even
ing, like your contributor, he was willing to see
and hear what was to be found interesting on this
occasion, thought to be SO attractive to the excited
sons of Erin. Our confab was soon terminated
by the sounds. of martial music-not the scar,
piercing ifc"-but drum and horn and bugle, and
in due time, the "Mcaghcr Guards" marched
handsomely into the Hall and alle eyes we're turned,
hoping 10 catch as early view of the patriot as
possible. Soon he entered and proceeded alone
to the. rostrum. He was warmly greeted, and,
without taking his seat at all, be spread out his
manuscript and went to work in an outright hearty
way. He spoke for an hour, to the satisfaction
of all, His appearance was impressive, and his
look and gesture very anmating. nne person
about feet 10 inches-compactly built, we'll
proportioned-well dressed, and graceful in action
dark hair. cut close behind, hair on his upper
lip-what do you call it? Moustache? With
standing collar-frock coat buttOned up close
entirely sclf-possesscd-n and then thrllllng'y
eloquent-ever and anon some rich 1rishism would
bubble out-then sharp whizzing cut at some
thing English, andall along the profOundest rev.
erence or gushing fondness for any and every
thing really Irish. He may not bc the deepest
thinker or reliable statesman, but he is well
read, practiced and able speaker-handsome in
person and with spirit full ofhearty, earnest aud
honest sentiments. My grandfather was an Irish
man, Adieu j: W. ~
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-02-03
Correspondense of the Mercury.

WASHINGTON, Jan 25, 1859.
Among politicians, the acquisition of Cuba is
the absorbing topic of conversation. 1t sevident
Mr.. Buchanan has purposely reserved this ques
ton for political capital, and intends to make it
the lever By which to raise the democratic party
out of the "slough Of despond" into which the
abolitionists had thrust it. 1t is ashbjectpecu-
liarly attractive to the people Of the North, who
while they are fondy devoted to free negroes, are
still more ardent in their love of Stree sugar."
and will go for Cuba without slavery. Ifanything
in the future may be predicted from the present
complexion of affairs, Scuba" is to be the demo-
cratic war-cry in the Presidential campaign of
1861 and it is the only thing which is likely to
give US democratic President.
The discussion in the House to-day on the Con-
sular and Diplomatic Appropriation Bill was quite
animated andinteresting, although the speeches
were limited to five minutes each. That portion
of the bill which appropriated $75, 900 to enable
the President to carry out the contracts made with
that humbug concern, the Colonization Society,
for maintaining and educating In Liberia the re-
turned cargo of slaves of the brig Echo, was at
tackled with considerable spirit, even by some of
the administration democrats. 1t is quite plain
that the President exceeded his constitutional
powers in making such contract. If he had the
power to do this, why has he not equally the pow
er to use our money for general purposes of edu-
cation in Africa, or for any other scheme which
may be suggested by the tender-mnded philan-
thropists of the North? 1t is hoped Congress
will refuse to make the appropriation.
The Pacific Railroad bill still occupies the SEN
ate, and after while will be taken up in the
House. But it cannot pass this session. The
sectional feeling elected by it can never be ap-
peased by the building of but one road Congress
must consent to two or more, or no road will be
built by land or money appropriations by this
Government.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-02-03
DEATH OF PROF. ELLET.

The New York Correspondent of the Charleston
Courier reports the death of Professor WILLIAM
u. ELLET, NJ. D., which occurred on Wednesday,
the 26th January.
eProf E!et was in the faculty of the South
Carolina College for thirteen years-from 1885 to
1S4s, and ranked in some departments ofresearch
among the first chemists of his age. He was also
scholar of extensive requirements in several lit
eraturcs and languages, and contributed largely
to the formation of the tastes and direction of the
earlier efforts of his wife, who is the well known
and admired authoress, Mrs. Elizabeth F. Ellet
'Prof. .Ellet, since his withdrawal from the
South Carolina College, has lived comparatively a
private life, and has only been before the public
in occasional discussions or suggestions Of chemi'
cal science"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-02-03
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.

WASHINGTON, Jan. a, 1907.
This session has been remarkably free from Sec
tional agitation. Kansas being exhausted as po-
litical ISSUE Though there are still local agita-
tions in that Territory the. Black Republicans
have nothing practical to howl over The present
tendency of things seems evidently to be letting
down of the violent antagonism between the two
sections recently in full force. The Republicans
are hunting diligently for d new aggression from
the "alave power, as they call it, and do not
know what they would have done if it had not
been for the African slave-trade question and the
importation of Africans lately made in Georgia.
The Republicans hail with delight any extrava-
CANT movements at the South, for then they stir
up their people anew with the slavery question
1t is noticeable fact, however, that while poiti
cal events seem tending to o calm. condition, yet
the Black Republican papers still evince the same
settled hostility to the South and every thing
Southern.
of Pennsylvania, were introduced demanding pro-
lection for iron. This is an alarming fact to the
Democratic party, because it threatens them with
the loss of Pennsylvania on the Tariff issue. 1t is
considered very difficult, if not impossible, for the
Democratic party to carry the next Presidential
election, if they lose Pennsylvania. Pennsylva-
MIA incincs to be conservative on the slavery ques-
tion, butts fatally bent on high protection. The
Democracy are pledged by their platform to re-
venue tariff. To save their principles and Penn
sylvania too, will require very adroit management
The President threw up o stupendoas pro-
gramme in his annual message-Pacifc railroad,
protectorate over Mexico and Central America,
purchase of Cuba, &c. To carry out this pro-
gramme and pay the demands under the French
Spoliation bill, would require over S40O, 900, 900.
This is "pie," and unfortunately Uncle Sam
has no money in his Treasury and is in debt S4O,-
100000. But fortunately for the country and
especially for the South, out of whom vast por-
ton of this money would come, there is not much
probability of these schemes all taking effect
The Pacific railroad dies, think, for the present
at least, from the division of its friends. The pro-
tectorate over Mexico is laughed at and the Cuba
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-02-03

ing drunk and put in the calaboose. When taEen
into custody he swore bitterly at the officers ana
wanted to fight them. "",.".The message OF the
President of the .Unitod States was published en-
tire, in Galignanis Messenger, in Paris, and full
translation in tie Nonitcir. '...'"The Lutheran
College, located at Newberry C. H.'ss:~C.' went
into operation last week, says the Due west rev.
escope. The faculty consists of Dr. SToRK, Presl-
dent, Rev. J. A. BROWN, Professor of Languages;
ROBERT DARLINGTON, Esq, Professor OF Ma'he-
MATES and Natural Sciences, and DR.. o. B. MAY
Err, Professor of Chemistry. Thirty five thousand
dollars worth of Scholarships have been taken
Wclearn from the Columbia Bulletin, that the
Steam Mill of Mcssrs Cox COVER, MARK
LEY & Co., of Greenville, was destroyed BY hrc On
Friday night last. Loss estimated at Sl5'oVo'
.......-.The lady who knit her eyebrows has ooni-
menced pair of socks, .....".The Greensboro
Patriot in an article relative to the notes OF the
"Fcrmers Bank' Of Elizabeth City, says 'that
if the Legislature of North Carolina, makes IN
amendment to the charter asked for by the
Stockholders, arrangements will Immediately DC
made for the redemption of these bills Tin specie
or its equivalent and we would advise all per-
sons holding Elizabeth City bills not to part with
them at sacrifice until-it is known whether the
Legislature will grant the desired amendment to
the charter; for if granted no sacrifice will be re-
ouired. ."......"The bridegroom and bride give
each other their hands at the altar, as prize-fght-
ers shake hands before the fight. '.''''''The sta
tistics of 1853 are being published. The number
of persons killed in the United States last year. by
railway accidents was 109, injured 900. The loss
of life by steamboat accidents was 1854. The loss
by fire in 1858 was sic, ,O54,OOO The vessels and
cargoes lost in the storms of the year now gone'
are valued at 81, All, 900.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-02-03
POTOMAC.
Cadet Appointment.

We publish below o letter of Hon. Mr.. BoYcE,
relative to appointments of Cadets ut West Point
and Annapolis. The committee of gentlemen ad-
dressed call attention to the acquisitions for en-
trance into these schools.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 1859.
GENTLEMEN The Sixth Congressional District
Of South Carolina, made up of York, Chester,
Fairfield Richland, Kershaw, Claremont and Clar-
endou, is entitled to cadet at West Point, and
at the Naval Academy at Annapolis.
These positions are of a great value. They
give to ingenious youths the facilities of q thor
ough education, and open to them the road to
distinction in honorable professions In repub-
lie, merit should be the passport of prefermcnt.
It's my purpose, therefore, to appoint the two
most deserving youths in my Congressional Dis
trict..
1 desire, therefore, that you will take the proper
steps to make known my purposes in this, and
appoint some early day for the examination Of
such. young gentlemen as may apply for the posi-
tons. Upon our recommendations the appoint
ments shall be made With great respect, &c.,
WILLIAM W. BoYcE.-
Messrs. John p Thomas, W. B. Stanley, John
Wates.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-02-03
CHARLESTON Correspondents.

CHARLESTON, January 81, 1859.
"First instalment!" !" So says the Editor Does
not that sound little commercial? May notmy
motives be exposed to scrutiny? 1 like to. pre-
serve my independence-eyen Of editors; but
they are in possession of so many prerogatiycs,
the use of which may not be restrained that it is
a difficult, not to say dangerous task, to seem to
dcmur, lest you trench upon the liberty of press
However, I do not mean to attribute anything at
all to Sour Editor" eitheras to motive matter
save only that he must not identify me too fully
with those who study ''The wealth of Nations"
and are all redolent of terms and phrases pccu-
liar to "dust gathercrs."
Well now, let US see what We can do news-gath-
ering. We have been considerably excited here
on the intra mural burial question, that is, the
City Fathers wishing to signalze their care for
the health of the city, have been seriously con-
sidering the question of forbidding any more bu-
rails in the -yards within the city-in connec-
tion with the churches, or otherwise. Doctors
have differed as to whether any deleterious infu
cnce has ever been the result of city burials, and
especially whether the yellow fever has been oc-
casioned, or augmented by it. The churches
have generally protested against the contemplated
move, and as yet. no decision is had. One result
is, however, hardly to be avoided; capricious
and offended consttucncy-both for and against
the measure-will unite in opposing there-eleetion
of public officers who have taken q decided stand
on either side. Thus are the reins held over sour
servants who obtain and have places of authority"
While on this subject may take the liberty of
saying that nothing will more fully repay the
trouble and expense than ride or drive, or walk,
or sail, to the Magnolia burial grounds, called
cemetery; but better understood as burial grounds
1 would advise all who have half:a-day to spare
when in the city to occupy it, in company with
an intelligent and talkatvc FRIEND in visit to
the Magnolia. 1t lies on Cooper River, q few
miles North of the city, and is being elegantly
improved.
Gen. SooTT has been among US and is gone.
saw him not 1 regret my bad fortune in not
looking on the greatest soldier of his times, but
opportunity did not serve the ends of inclination
THOMAS FRANCIS MEAGHER-pronounced I am
told, on good authority, Ma ha, has also been here
He was the guest-so said the papcrs-of the
rolunteer company bearing his name. He was
feasted and toasted somewhat, by hsw many l
have no means of telling, and delivered three
public lectures-or rather to which the public were
invited on payment of so cents admission fee. In
company with good judge of such performances
attended the closing lecture, which was all about
st. Patricks day-the compatibility of such on
niversaries with the existence and perpetuity of
American institutions, &C., &c.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-02-03
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY.

We publish with pleasure the prospectus of our
spirited and time -honored Charleston cotemporary,
and refer to it those Of our readers who desire to
procure journal from the city and at the same
TING encourage an able, constant, faithful and
everywhere esteemed exponent and champion Of
the best interests of the South. The Hercury inl.
proves with every issue and besides its value as
political leader, we place it with the most ineres-
ting and entertaining of our sanctum visitors.
During the past week, it has donned new dress,
fashioned in a new and improved style, and pre-
sents truly handsome appearance. We welcome
this indication of prosperity and extend our hear
test congratulations.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-02-03
NEW ESTABLISHMENT

With the new year, several changes have been
made in business and several new houses have
been established, of which We should make men
ton.
At the stand formerly occupied by DR.. q. G..
JACKSON g. Co., Messrs. V. \. CAUSE Co., have
opened out stock of Drugs, Medicines, Cbemi-
GALS SC. They are fitting ou; their store in hand
some style, and appear to possess the requisites to
a successful business career. Mr.. MERRILL, the
Junior partner is, we learn, thoroughly educated
druggist, and will of course command the conf
dence of those who unfortunately may require
his services.
Messrs. DARWIN & JEprERYs, well known as
the sschief cooks in AvERYs Grocery, have
boughtout the establishment, and will of course
make it pay generous dividend. Nearly oppo'
site. Messrs. W. D. 81 J. C. MILLER have opened
a Grocery and Provision store, and are having 1t
we'll stocked with the choice of the market. 1t IS
an old trade with them, and their old-tme friends
will take pleasure in renewing their acquaintance
Indeed, in the Grocery line especially, forsvihe
is blessed abundantly, and by merchants who are
spirited, enterprising and ADVERTISING. Going the
rounds, our country friends will find CARROLL,
CLARr& Co., MEAcHAM& WHEELER, and J. J. GAR
WIN, at the Depot and up town, the houses we
have mentioned, with the establishment of our
nearest neighbors, Messrs. L. BLeoMnEns & BRO.
With such competition we can safely offer the
highest prices for produce, the best bargains for
Groceries, and the most advantageous marke; gen.
orally, to be found in the up-country.
Yorkvile has taken fresh start and with so
long pull strong pull and pull all together" we
arc bound to 60 ahead.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-02-03
THE LYCEUM.

The Lyceum has become an constitution" with
us. Quietly but constantly few members have
adhered to their purpose. and now the result
promises to rebound greatly to the benefit of our
town people.
The new Hall, in the third story of MOORE q
RA1yEY's building-a beautiful room-has been
selected, and will shortly be furnished in suita-
BILE style. More anon.
The members are requested to attend, EARNED
and equipped" on Friday evening next.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-02-03
suRNJye OF THE NORTH CAROLINA.

The Bay Steamer North Carolina, on her trip
from Baltimore to Norfolk, was burnt to the wa
ters edge, on Friday night last Among the lost'
the telegraph reports the name of Rev. Mr.. Cur
IT'S; IN ssEpscopal Clergyman of Chester, s. Co.
We learn that Rev. Or. Curtis, Sr:, of Lime
stone Springs, has been on tour North, and we
fear that, in ruth, this sad record has reference
to him. We trust however, that the name, as
we'll as the locality has been misstated.