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WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENTS.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 81, 1859.


The Pacific Rail Road scheme which has ocea-
pied so much of the time of the Senate, haspassed
the Senate in what may be called Homeopathic
Dose The bill as passed, authorizes the Presi-
dent to advertise for proposals to build rail road
to the Pacific. This enterprise if ever undertaken
to be-carried out by the Government, will be one
of the most gigantic schemes of punder ever start
ed by any Government The Central route, which
is the favorite one, is almost impossible, md if
built would not pay expenses.
1t is not likely that any change win be made IN
the tariff. The Southern members arc generally
ayerse to an increase Of duties, and the revenue
is coming in pretty rapidly now, so that by ec0no-
my and going on credit, Uncle Sam may struggle
along until revival Of trade replenishes the old
gentemans empty pockets.
The Cuban question has loomed up into gigantic
proportions. Nobody thinks there is any possf-
blity of buying Cuba just now but it is consider
ed a good political card to play. 1t is curious how
strong the Cuba sentiment is North, even Sc!
WARD family opposes il, on the ground that the
time has not yet come. The truth is the North
have very keen eye for No. l, and they see that
Chbu annexed would put piles of money in their
pockets and they are getting ready to swallow It,
niggers and all.
The city was agitated lately by rnmors of
Senatorial duel between DouGLAs and FrTcH, but
as usual, in such cases, matters were honoraely
and amicably arranged. ."
The gay season is win full blast, the petit
coat world is in commotion, beauty is drug in the
market, and flirtations and love and jealousy,
with destiny take their course. I was quite anu
sed at little anecdote told me of a very spiritual
and very fast lady here. Her liege-lord is one Of
Unole SANS .hossifers," aud absent on q distant
frontier post-a startling rumor arrives that he IS
killed by the rndians-this she bore with becom-
ing fortitude. In due time, he was ascertained to
be in the land of the living, and a more alarming
rumor was started that he was coming homo. This
was too much for the delicate nerves of the fair
one. "I wonder" she exclaimed, with the most
exquisite naiviette ''why it is people are continu-
ally alarming me with such terrible reports"
Another anecdote and an done. Alady, of
course beautiful, and curiously enough, in. love
with her husband, was "perplexed in the c1-
treme" at his gallant attentions to strange Grim
oline. Having influential friends, the gay Latha,
rio, who was an officer in the Navy, suddenly re.
cciyed orders for sea service, which of course
ninped the Irritation in the bud. With an air of
great delight, she said "my husband is safe ut sea
now" So we go in this strange, fashionable, fast
and lashing world of Washington. - 49, <'->' 80
POTOMAC.
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the Austrian Minister in words of ominious import
The Emperor is known to measure his words stu-
diously and his utterances are well-nigh regarded
as prophecies Hence the.markets ,have felt o,
severe shock, and Europe regards the crisis as.
imminent. The subjoined paragraph on Sardinia
will furnish items Of INTEREST,"
The population oe Sardinia is but little over
FIVE millions, yet it has standing army OF from
seyeuty.fve to one hundred thousand choice SOL
diers. Its territory is SMALL and situated be-
tween France and Austria, it falls necessarily
under the influence of one ofthese powers. Pied
mont, Savoy and Nice are its great divisions. AT
Turin, the seat of the Court, is military school,
which is said to equal any of those in Paris. Our
country has been for some years represented at
that Court by Virginian, John NJ. Daniel, Esq,
who has, however, recently resigned his post, ana
is soon expected homo. Referring to the prooa
bility of sn approaching contest between france
anu Sardinia on one side, and Austria on the oth-
er, which may, after all, be productive OF no ae-
cisive results, the Philadelphia Ledger remarks
that in Sardinia ''for ages, gigantic contests nave
been settled, and the battle between liberty ana
dcsporsm often fought, but nerer r'th oGuio"s ana
decisive effect. At Nice, in \. D. 80, the hrst
Universal Council of the Christran Church was
called: 1t proved most important ITS eifects
upon the world thoughin most indirect man
ner. In Piedmont for ages waged the war OF
spiritual liberty Catholics and Protestants bat.
Ting it iercely, cruelty and so indecisirely that
both parties exist, and both with nearly equal
rights. The Catholics have, indeed, the aScen-
dancy as the established religion, but it is Cath
ol;c;Sno of the most tolerant character, French
philosophical and liberal. The Protestants have
not equal culture, but are sturdy, sincere and
earnest. In fact, the battle between the two re-
lcions seems here to have resulted, for the pres
ent, atleast, in a sort of drapn game. TO recount
all the battles that have been fought on the sar-
dinian territory from the days of the Caesars down
to those Of Napoleon, in the name of liberty, but
never amounting to anything would be an endless
task. If, NOW, new campaign ofliberty is about
to be opened in Italy, it Is difficult to conceive
what final success can be hoped for.
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Temperance Leeture.-The Rock Hill Chronicle
refers to "talk" before the Sons of Temperance,
and large concourse Of ladies and gentlemen,
by Rev. S. L, Watson, on Saturday of the week
before the. last:
''The Rev. s. L. Watson (says the Chronicle
is no ordinary man-true he is not remarkable for
defamation, but the plain. truths he advances,
and the logic of his declarations fercibly strikes
those who will listen to reason. On this OCCASION
a speech was not his object or his forte-he was
not good at story telling yet some pleasing anec-
dotes was not wanting to give zest to the enter
tanmcnt. This address was practical one, well
adapted to the occasion, and has been productive
of some good. The ground occupied WAS new, and
his comparisons most striking-he thought the
world was growing better and not worse, as some.
folks would have it, and he cited many instances
to prove his theory. But it is not our intention
to report his remarks we only express the pub
lie qualification at the success which marked his
stay amoug US.
"After the address, Capt n. Simpson, with o
few remarks suitable to the occasion, moved that
Committee be appointed to take downthe names
of persons willing to "sign over" who performed
that duty, with what success we hive not learned
The thanks Of the Division were thea passed to
heSpeaker; and after the closing ode, the assem-
blage were dismissed with the benediction."
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CorToS.-Threughout the entire week, we have
had dull andIlrooping market. The fe " sales
made, were alta decline of at to from the ruling
prices at.our last report. We quote extremes
from st to 29a-the market closing dun.
GRA1N.-In the article of Oats, the market has
been active at full prices, to wit: from go to 65
cents per busheI. However, at the close Of our
report, the market was less firm, owing to o good
supply on the market. we quote the sales of to-
day at 574 to 60 cents.
FLouR.-A pretty good business was done in
this article good deal Offering. We quote or
binary to fine, $500 to S2.10; superfne So. to
S2.25; extra family $3.50:
CoRN.-The supply ofthis article is pretty we'll
exhausted, and very little offering. The present
demand would justify our quotations at 81 to 60
cents per bushel.
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For the Yorkville Enquirer.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

BETHEL DIVISION Room, Feb. 5, 1859.
Whel eas death has invaded our ranks and cut
down our friend and brother, JOHN J. JACKSON,
in the pride of his manhood and in tue midst of
his usefulness No more shall we meet his state
ly form, see his cheerful face, or hear his words
of counsel in our Division room. God has taken
him from our midst and it is our duty to submit
tc the loss without murmur, to this dispensation
of Providence. Therefore, be it
Resolrca, That we deeply sympathize with the
family of our late deceased brother, and pray
that it may be sanctiGed to their present and
eternal good.
Resolred, That we wear the usual badge of
mourning for the space Of thirty days; and fur
thcr, ReSolred, That his name be inscribed on n
blank leaf Of our record hook, and copy of this
memorial be sent to the family of the deceased
/; 1. !; :: +: :: ssS$si s; sSS$Si s$SaHsoH' Com.
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Columbia Market.


Cotton.-On Monday and Tuesday our market
was quite active, at quotations of the last week,
say s4@l1s. The telegraphic reports on We'd
nesday from other markets, showing decline,
caused our market to recede, and at the close we
notice decline of 1@sc The sales for the week
amount to ;957 bales. Extremes 8@11c.
Bacon.-Hoground H}@l23; sides l0@10A
hams .12@l4 shoulders 9994. Lard 12@l23.
Wow.-We have no change to notice in the
transactions Of -four since our last We still quote
$2.S71@$2.62k u sack of 9sibs. superfne to
extra family S2S7!@S3 u sack.
Cow Peas.-Only limited demand. We quote
sO@S5c. U bushel. '-.
Oats.-Only limited quantity in the market,
and they readily command 78@S0c. u bushel.
COrn.-Scarcc, and prices have advanced. We
quote 7s@S5c. U bushel,
Seed Rye.-Sl(GSl.lO u bushel.
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cOI.ONEy,S ELECTION,

An election was held in this District on Friday
last for Colonel to command the S4th Regiment,
S. C. NJ, rice Col. WM. II. McCoRKLE resigned
which resulted in the choice Of Capt. JONATHAN
FrTcHEr, by majority of 33 votes. Through
the kindness Of friend, We have been furnished
with the following statement of the poll -
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-02-10

w5S President and Professor of Latin
GS This gentleman brings with him, from
the first scholars Of the State, testimonials Of en-
insnt literary attainments, and especially of pro-
iciency in the Ancient languages Although re-
Gently at the head Of female academy, he has
had many years experience as teacher in male
institutions.
The Mathematical department is under the
charge of PROF. JAMES H. RION, distinguish
ed graduate Of the South Carolina College, whose
ability as o mathematician is well known. Dur.
ing the eight years he has been connected with
the Institute he has given the most ample salts
faction.
PROF. W. J. SINGLETARY has charge of the
Greek department This gentleman is o recent,
graduate of the South Carolina College. and has
been assigned this department upon the especial
Recommendation of Professor Rivers of that Col
lege.
The English department is conducted BY PROF.
ELLISON CAPERS, son of the late Bishop Co.
pers, and o graduate Of, and lately an Instructor
in the State Military Academy.
The Institute has opened with some forty stu
dents, to which number daily accessions are being
made. The students rooms are provided with
seD furniture and the Mount Zion Society, at
their recent meeting have taken steps to have the
College building put in complete repair
The locality of the College is one Of the most
healthy in the State With its present faculty
we assure the patrons of the Institute that it will
be conducted with system and the most thorough
discipline. Those wishing their sons or wards
prepared for any College or Military Academy,
or given thorough academic education, will do
well to avail themselves of the advantages now
presented.
JOSEPH A. WOODWARD, !
JAMES B. McCANTS,
R. B BOYLSTON, Trustees.
JAMES r. AIKEN, .-
WM. R. ROBERTSON.
Winnsboro', 2Sth January, 1859.
Feb 10 6 At
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THE OUTSIDE.

Our outside pages are again worthy of mention.
The publisher commences the promised story; and
our "Farmer" contributor furnishes another timely
and clever philippe against emigration. Let every
one who has the "fevef'', read for himself and
ponder The writer is entitled to speak from ex-
nerience.
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YgmsneaI.

MARR1ED-In this District the 23d of December by
A. Hardin, Esq, Mr. JAMES S. MuLLENAX, and Miss
JANE s. COLLINS.
On the Goth Of December by the same, Mr.. STEPHEN
WHITE and Miss JANE s. HULLENDER
On the 26th of December, by the same Mr. AEFRED
COSNER and Miss JANE CATHARNE GLADDEN.,
both of North Carolina u. .
On the lst day of ofFebruary, by the same Mr. ALEXAN.
DER v. A. WELLS and Miss LUCY ANN C. BLALOCK.
both of North Carolina -. - : = -
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A SpECK OF WAR.

Rumors are rife in Europe OF war between
France and Austria, growing out Of their relations
to Sardinia, respectively. At a ball recently in
Paris, LOUIS Napo1IAN is said to lave addressed
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YoRKVILLE, S. G.
THURSDAY MoRN1Ne, FEBRUARY>lo 1885,

Special Notice.--Al communications on matters con-
with the paper should be addressed to THE YORK
WILLIE ENQUIRER and not the Editor or Proprietor per-
sonaly Persons desiring prompt attention their aTors
must bear this in mind.
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Headley's Lifeiof Washington.

J. T. HgAsLEY's lfeof Washington, is oneof
the most agsi6ccnt Books that has been added to
thesli.erature@sOf this country, for many years;
the. author having hataecess to large quantity
of new material, including oil the papers, diary
andsorrsspondeucs of General PussAx, making a
complete >ald-popular work. It's written in the
graceful and deeply interesting styiepf That pop
ular author, beautifully illustrated with steel,and
wood engravings, large octave, and splcndidly
bound.
The agent for the work, Mr.. HUDSON, is stop
ping in town for . few days, for the purpose Of
procuring orders for this valuable book, and we
trust he will meet with tbat success commensu-
rate with the merits of the work. 6b
a9- Persons wishing to purchase splendid
house and Tot, will do wen to read Col. J. FELIX
WALKERS advertisement in this paper, and apply
early to Dr.. J. R. BR3TToN, SAMUEL RAINEY, Jr,
john T. LowRY or JOHN s. BRATToN, or the sub
scriber at his plantation in Union District. The
dwelling is one of the handsomest in our suburbs,
and occupies q most Commanding position, The
lot is splendid one, having beautiful branch
running through it, aud having on it every needed
convenience. Communicated 53t
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Destruction OF William and Mary College.
PETERSBURG, (Ya) Feb. G.
The William and Mary College ut williamsburg together
with the Library and Laboratory destroyed by fire
this morning.
This the oldest Institution in the country and the
buildings &c, were under an insurance Of only s22OO0
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TOWN COUNCIL.

Mr. Editor: You will please announce the fol-
lowing gentlemen, to serve as Intendant and War
dens of Yorkville, for the ensuing year, and obIge
MANY VOTERS.
FOR ISTESDANT.
CAPT. THOS. Fl. SMITH. t.,
FOR wARDENs.
l. D. WITHERSPO0N, JR.
4. CODY
JOHN R. SGHORB,
JAMES E. SMITH,
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LOVE AND FoRTuNE.-If love is represented as
blind, perhaps Hymen may properly be called the
coucher that often manages to open its eyes. Why
NAV not WooD, EDDY & Co.. be considered in the
same relation fortune that ymen is said to hold
to Love? Because they open the eyes of the blind
goddess. They stand in that respect between
Fortune and Fate. By forwarding to theraddress,
Augusta, Ga, or Wilmington, Delaware. ten,
five or two and half dollars, you pay the en-
trance to their Oracle who may interpret it luto
prize of fifty thousand dollars or its half or quar-
ter. Remember that if the Greeks had M Abel.
phia, VIC have al Augusta Oracle. llo.
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.. MOUNT ZION
COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.
WINNSBORO' s. C.

THE exercises Of this Institution
have been resumed under the direction
of Mr.. WASHINGTON MULLER, the
President and Professor of Latin
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Il 7 7 O-h N Il Z > q y A w,
YoRKv1LLE, s., c.
Office in the building at the rear of C. Hopse,
formerly occupied by Col. L D. Witherspoon, Sr.
Nov4 '.''' a. If
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WILSON s. WITHERsPooy,

W. B. WILSON.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1859-06-11
THE HYANNIS KIDNAPPING CASE,

A sharp schooner, with raking masts and a
most audacious look of speed. may be seen Jn al
most any day, fair or foul, sailing up and down
Norfolk IIarbor, Hampton Roads. Virginia, carry
ing at her masthead a white Gag with a black ball
in the center-in the absence Of the more ap2ro-
pirate symbol of a skull and housekeeping eve
r, vessel outward bound, searching it if necessary,
or more usually taking the easy oath Of the cap
tain that, to the best of his knowledge, informa-
ton and belief, 70 unfortunate runaway slave is
secreted an where among the boxes and bales of
other merchandise in the cargo. This rakish craft
is Familiarity known as Gov. Wise's cruiser: and
many a poor fellow. wedged fast among casks and
barrels under the deck Of a long-shore trader, or
nailed out of sight in a close box soaking in the
bilge-water of the keel, has been hoisted out OF his
hiding place by His Ezcellency's detectives, and
carried, disappointed and crest-fallen, over the
gunwale Of the little schooner, to end his adven-
ture by a short bomeward voyage to the city
wharf and the city Jail.
How would our Massachusetts, friends like the
idea Of such a revenue cutter in Barnstable Bay,
or in Boston lIarbor? We throw out the sugges-
ton hardly in seriousness for it seems that no
such additional expense to the annual Naval Ap-
preparation is likely to DO needed in that quarter.
A less public and more economical method has
been devised for d~isposing Of such fugitives as
have been unfortunate enough to get within hail
ing distance of freedom and the Cape Cod coast.
Here is al instance, fresh from the break-water
and lighthouse Of Hyannis.
The brig Robertson left Pensacola on the FIRST Of
May, bound for Boston. The vessel was under
the command of John Orlando, mate; the master
Capt. Crowell. being at the time In Massachusetts,
Shortly after leaving on the homeward voyage. Or
lando discovered that there was a fugitive slave on
board, who had secre:ed himself in the cargo. and
who, be bad reason to believe, was supplied with
food by some Of the crew. He soon discovered
the man, and had him placed in confinement
The fugitive gave his name as Columbus Jones
and admitted that he was a slave, but said be nev
+ er would 90 back to slavery alive. After @ few
days, he was missing from the place of his i'm
prisonment, and some of his clothes were fount
, arranged in such way as to lead to the suppositiol
that he had jumped overheard. The mate, how
Q ever, soon discovered that he was still on board
concealed somewhere among the cargo, and sta
c supplied with food by the crew. He according.
ordered the matches down, and shut of all commu
~nication with the hold for twenty-four hours. A
the end Of that time, Orlando, who was secretly OF
the watch. detected him by an accidental noise
lie was Immediately pouncsd upon, and put i
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1859-06-11
q o II, III II
PROGRESSIVE MEETING AT LONGWOOD.
SALEM, June 7th, 1859.

SALEM, juno 7th, 1859.
My FRIEND JoNEs.-I have just returned from
the east, and one or two incidents | design men.
tioning may not be inappropriate for the Bugle.
| attended the session, of the Pennsylvania Year
|ly Meeting of Progressive Friends held at Long
wood. commencing on Frat Day, the 10Th ult.,
and continuing four days.
Although l bad been told the meeting would be
large, had no idea the Progressive Friends move
ment would attract go much attention. Every
vehicle Of conveyance, in Wilmington, West
Chester, and the villages around had been for
weeks chartered for the occasion. Over two
thousand carriages were counted, aud the country
papers state that from six to seven thousand per.
sons were in attendance. Not one in ten could
crowd into the house-which was filed a long
time before the hour for meeting. Thomas W
Higginson of Massachusetts, was perhaps the most
celebrated speaker present. He delivered a very
impressive and eloquent address in the house in
the morning, and was followed by Griffith NJ.
Cooper of New York, and a Mr.. Beeson.
Those who were unable to obtain Abundance
we're addressed by Rowland johnson of New
Jersey and Edwin Coates; the latter having zeal
| enough 10 Wdih lWciNc miIoo "iluiibSsou
and speak as long as his voice would justify him
in outdoor effort. At times during the day foul
speakers were talking at ce-on inside the
house-one at east end-one at west end-and
one over at the new pump. Among the speakers
the first day were to be heard T.. w. Higginson
Oliver johnson, Joseph Dugdale, William auc
Eusebius Bernard. Edwin Coates, Griffith NJ
Cooper, Rowland johnson, Mr., Beeson, Mr.. Took
ey, Amos Gilbert, Wakeman Pen6eld and myself
The discourses were listened to with an interes
scarcely ever witnessed in so large a crowd, AM
thew we're of the most liberal character, -oppos
ing sectarian oppression in every form, i
| | favor of the mos. radical anti-slavery, advOca
ing the protection of every fugitive on PennsyI
vania soil. against the using in any manner @
, alcoholic drinks, against the use of tobacco in an
form, and against the wrongs perpetrated agains
, woman, by social and civil society. Caste-Lan'
t NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of the physiological laws c
hoalth-a variety of other subjects of mora
social and religious reforms were discussed wit
an interest seldom met with, and calculated
, make one feel that it was good to he there. Tn
D association has purchased two more acres for tn
people to stand on hereafter on such occasions.
. This business sessions Of the society for tb
> three following days were full Of interest. Libel
! atty of sentiment, 6rmness, but gentle kindnes
characterised al. the proceedings. Any one VIII
has ever experienced the hospitality and kindnes
of Chester County people, can realize the pleasur
0 q stranger mus. have eIpsrisuced among the
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1859-06-11
From the N. Y. Evening Post.
THE PIXIES PEAK DIFFUSION.
SUMNER, Kansas, May 10, 1859.

The Pixies Peak bubble has burst. Inflated by
tho gaseous inspiration of knavish spectators,
subsidized editors, bankrupt merchants, greedy
politicians and v~agabond fllibusters, till it wore
the prismatic tints and .reacherous hues of an
Arabian dream, the fragile fabric has fallen into
sudden and indistinguishable ruin. With the eel
Gritty Of a dissolving view this golden castle in the
air, which has for The past few months doomed
against the western sky in proportions Of underlined
and colossal magnifcence, has faded aud given
place to the barren reality.
1t lends a finish to the drama to know that the
victims of the Pixies Peak delusion are assum-
Ing the office of the avenging Nemesis-to learn
that they hare shot and hung some of the most
unscru pulous of the perpetrators, and that they
are in a fair way to receive their deserts.
The postmaster at Denver City was accused,
tried for, and convicted Of tampering with the
mails, of opening letters, and distributing false
reports purporting to be from the miners to their
easteYn friends. A father was astonished by the
arrival of his son, to whom he had written a true
statement Of the poverty Of the miner and his own
intentions Of returning at the earliest opportunity,
Upon inquiring the cause of his starting. the son
showed him a letter purporting to be from himself,
and instructing him to made arrangements to leave