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Tho Abolition Plot in Texas.

We have just received the extra of the Austin
State Gazette, containing the letter announcing
the discovery of the late diaboica plot to spread
fire. insurrection and blood over the soil of Texas.
We publish the letter entire. 1t speaks for its
elf:
THE LATE CONFLAGRATIoNS.
Terrible DeuelopmsntI-An Abolition Conspiracy
The Sixth Day Of august set for q general
Slaughter ofthe Whites-The People Of Dal-
las Sleeping ariM their Arms in Hand-Ndy
call on the Lower Counties for Assistance.
DALLAS, Texas, July 16, 1860.
Major JOHN MARSHALL:
Dear Sir: I will give you some of the facts
connected with the burning of Dallas, and the
deep laid scheme of villainy to devastate the
whole of Northern Texas. The town of Dallas
was fired on Sunday, the 1th instant, between
one and two o'clock, p. m. The day was very
hot, the thermometer standing at lO6 F., IN the
shade, and q high southwest wind blowing. The
fire was first discovered in front of Peaks new
drug store, on the west side of the square, and
Continued to spread rapidly until the whole north
side were consumed, and one half of the east
side together with all the buildings on Main
street. east of the square. and west of the Crutch-
field House. Several other buildings were con-
sumed, with the loss of dry goods, groceries, etc.
in all of them.
On Monday, the next day, the house of John
]. Eakens, one mile from town, was fired. On
Wednesday, the handsome establishment of f.
P. Nicholson was fired. but discovered in time
to arrest the flames. On Thursday, the stables
out houses, grain and oats belonging to Grill
Miller, Esq, eight miles from Dallas, were des-
troyed by fire. All of these were SO plainly the
work of an incendiary, that suspicious were e1-
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Why do birls often roost upon one leg why
are fingers furnished with nails why do teeth
sometimes appear in old age?-Of what use are
eyelids What is whalebone?-Why do birds
perch with their faces to the wind:-and 80
forth, in all 1857 questions with answers. The
authorities used in getting up the book are
Blumerbacb, Buckland, Button, Cuvier, Gold.
smith, Gosse, Owen, Paley, Swanson, Youatt in
all about ninety authors full index. Duo.
decimo of $50 pages. Published by Dick and
Fitzgerald, New York, at ne-dolar, and will
be sent to any address in the United States, free
of postage or may be had of Mr.. Glass in Co.
lumbia.
We take it, the information given in the vol.
ume is entirely reliable and it makes up a mass
of miscellaneous facts and reasons nowhere else
brought together in 80 compendious and 80 avail
able form. 1t is not, and does not profess tt
be, handbook of Natural History. 1t is per-
haps less interesting because less comprehen.
sive, than ''The Reason Why-General Science,
which is the first of this unique series.
Who wrote Rutledges
We don't know, really. Do you?
The latest rumor, however, says it was neithe,
Miss Evans, Miss Lyons, nor Miss Minturn, bu
Miss MARION B1DEwArEn RUGGLEs Mics a.
gain y who is Southern by birth, northern by
education, and now resident in a small village
near Saco, Maine. This rumor is said to rest
on the authority of "a Southern paper"
We wait to hear from ''the family" Of Miss
Ruggles.
"Phoebus pas Byron says.
Tho Eagle Thought.
1t was one of South Carolina's gifted sons who
when asked his opinion of Prof. John lie Conte''
lecture before the Columbia Atheneum, replied
"He mounted into the upper regions of science
with an eagles boldness and strength. As ia,
as my familiarity with the subject enabled my
eye to follow him, saw that he was right; ant
when he scared beyond my ken, though I coult
see him no longer, I knew that the eagle ava
there, still soaring"
The compliment seemed to us to do honor NJ
less to the venerable auditor than to the learned
lecturer.
The Political Gull.
1t was one of South Carolnas gifted sons who
during the Secession excitement of 1851, said Of
ranting party.leader who is yet upon the stage
mouthing his part :-"That man, sir, is like
sea, gull; the gull that, driven, dashed along
and houndering before an advancing storm, finds
at length foothold upon some chance crag
looks back upon the might of the tempest, and
with flop o. complacency, concludes that it
poor hing-is leading the STORM"
That gull is still aoundering in the democratic
storm of 1860 The gull is harmless bird
having an unusual quantity Of feathers, and il
sometimes noisy.
J. W. D.
COLUMBIA, S. C.
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THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 9. 1860.

Special Notice.-All communications, on
matters connected with the paper, should be ad,
dressed to "THE YoRKvILLE ENQUIRER" and
not to the Editors or Proprietor, personally. Per
sons desiring prompt attention to their favors,
must bear this in mind.
s@ Capt. D. D. MOORE, Maj. MYLEs SMITH,
SAMUEL G. BROWN, and J. L. THOMPSON, of York
JOHN R. ALLEN, Post Master at Chester, s. c.;
JOSEPH WALKER, Charleston, S. c.; and VIM
D. Cook, of Bennettsvile, are authorized agents
of the ENQUIRER.
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FIRE

We regret to learn that the smoke'house OF
Rev. ]. R. BAIRD was destroyed by fire on Sun
day last, consuming all his provisions The
building was fired by an incendiary while Mr.
BAIRD was on his way to Church. This is the
second time that he has been subjected to like
misfortune, aud we suggest that measures be
taken to restore, in part at least, what has been
lost by the recent calamity. Who will take the
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THE OxYGENATED BITTEns.-As a remedy for
Dyspepsia or Indigestion, we know of no prepar-
alton more effective and satisfactory in its ope-
ration than the OxYGENATED BIrrERs. We have
had occasion to use these Bitters, and from our
experience we are convinced of their efficacy in
relieving Dyspepsia. They are for sale by Drug
gists generally.-Covington, Co., Times, April
II, 1860.
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Ypmsned.

MARR1ED-In this district on the 26th ultino,
by j. D. P. Currence, ESQ, Mr.. R. R. PHELAN
and Mrs. CHARLOTTE L. McQUINN, all Of
Mecklenburg, N. C.
On the 1st instant, by VIM. McGill, Esq, Mr..
BOBERT A. JACKSON, and Miss SARAH C.
McCARTER. all of this district
At Roses Hotel, on Sunday evening, the 29th
ultimo, by Rev. L. A. Johnson, Mr. SYLVANUS
SIMMONS, and Miss MARY CLINTON, eldest
daughter of the late Jesse Armstrong, all Of this
district.
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that Col. A. W. Burton, of Cleveland, is elected
Senator, over Gen. G. W. Logan, of Rutherford.
The Springs in this section are pretty well
thronged with visitors from your State
The crops are not good. The rains seem to
have fallen out very capriciously-some neigh
borhoods are burnt up, while others have had
good showers.
In great haste. u.
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Candidates for the State Legislature
FOR THE SENATE.
Hon. R. G. McCAW, Col W. B. WILSON
FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
COL JOEL W. RAWLINSON,
DANIEL WILLIAMS, ESQ.,,
JNO. L. MILLER, Esq,
VIM. C. BLACK, Esq,
J. BOLTON SMITH, Esq,
A. S. WALLACE. Esq,
DR.. JOHN F. LINDSAY,
J. THOMAS LOWRY, Esq.
JONA: N. McELWEE, Jr., Esq
WM. I. CLAWSON, Esq,
July II % te
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From Rev. JESSE NJ. WOOD, d. D.
-SS0&<

eyes you May.''-No MORE GREY HAIR
No MORE BALD HEADS! Why? Because Helm
streets MimitaJle Restorative is coming into
general use. There is nothing like it. Price
so cents and $l.OO per bottle. Sold every
where. W. E. HAGAN & CO., Proprietors,
Troy, N. Y. See Advertisement.
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WISTAR'S BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY.
Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Group,
Whooping Cough, Quin,y, and the numerous as
well as dangerous diseases of the Throat, Chest
and Lungs, prevail in our changeable climate, at
all seasons Of the year: few are fortunate E.
nough to escape their baneful influence. How
important then to have at hand o certain anti
dote to all these complaints. Experience proves
that this exists in Wistar's Balsam to an extent
not found in any other remedy; however severe
the suffering, the application of this soothing,
healing and wonderful Bslsam at once vanquishes
the disease and restores the sufferer to wonted
health.
LETTER FROM A. NJ. GORMAN, Esq,
Editor OF the esprit OF the Age"
In recommendation of that remarkable Lung
Remedy
DIR. WISTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY.
RALEIGH, N. c., May Is, 1860.
Messrs SETH w. FowLE & Co.,
Gentlemen For the good of the afflicted
take this method Of recommending DR.. WIsTAR's
BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY-having used it in my
family, and in one instance saued the life of one
of its members, who seemed rapidly sinking into
a decline Yours respectfully.
A. NJ. GORMAN.
From Rev. JESSE NJ. WOOD, d. d.
ROME, GA, April 4, 1860.
Dear Sirs This certifes that four years ago
suffered with distressing Cough. During the
winter and spring of 1856, used DR.. Histar's
Balsam of Wild Cherry, with considerable ad-
vantage. consider it valuable remedy for
Coughs and Colds J. NJ. WOOD.
s9- Caution to purchasers. The only genuine
Wistar's Balsam has the arriHen signature of II
BUrTs' and the printed one of the proprietors on
the outer wrapper; all other is vile and worth
less.
Prepared by SETH W. FOWLE & Co., Boston,
and for sale by ALLISON s. BRATTON, York.
Vile, S. C.
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RSr Both the editors are absent.
TO CORRESPONDENTS

The proceedings of the meeting at Rock Hill,
~. W. H." and the letter of our Salisbury
Correspondent have been received. Owing to
the late hour at which the articles came to hand,
and the crowded state of our columns, we are
eompsllsd to defer their publication this week.
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SANDS SAnsApARILLA.-Can Scrofula be cured!
1t certainly cen!! Incontestble evidence Of
cures in numerous cases Of the worst kind OF
scrofula, salt rheum fever sores, ulcers, liver
complaint, and the class of diseases arising from
IN impure state of the blood or arrangement of
the hillary functions, are daily received from all
quarters, expressing the gratitude Of sufferers
who are surprised to find themselves radically
cured by this purifying and eficaclous prepara'
ton.
Prepared and sold by A. B. & D. SANDS,
Druggists, 100 Fulton Street, New York.
Sold also by ALLISON g. BRATTON, York
Vile, s. C. Sold also by Druggists generally.
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Application will be made atthe
~ next session of the Legislature Of South
Carolina, for charter to incorporate the "York
Gas Light Company"
Aug 9 80 3m
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BURNETT's TOILET ARTIcLEs.-Now a.days,
when the markets are glutted with thousand
humbugs, it is refreshing to find preparations OF
real worth. Such we believe to be the case with
those of Messrs. Joseph Burnett & Co., Of Bos-
ton.
They are highly popular, and give the utmost
satisfaction. We would confidently recommend
our readers to try their Cocoane for the hair.
Its superiority over other preparations will soon
be perceived. II imparts beautiful gloss and
luxuriant appearance and is lasting in its effect
-!Mddlboro Gazette. 29-4t.
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YoRKVILLE PRICES CURRENT.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY DARWIN JEFPERYs.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1860.

Four.-The demand for this article is good at
high prices. We quote SO rs to So 80 per sack,
Of 9S lbs for best brands.
Corn.-We notice no change in the price Of
this article. All that is offered, is freely taken
at 81 per bushel Of sc lbs.
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A GRICuLTuRAL MEETING.--

A GRICULTURAL MEETING.--A
n meeting of the Kings Mountain Agricultu-
raj Society will be held at Pine Grove Academy,
on SATURDAY, the 18th Of AUGUST, instant,
at 10 o'clock, A. M.
The members and friends Of the Society are
specially urged to be present on the occasion, as
matters will be brought before the association
of great interest. L. A. HILL, Secretary.
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f6p Even those who are in the enjoyment Of
perfect health frequently have need to have re-
course to toncs as preventives Of disease. We
are never two we'll armored against the assaults
of "the ills that flesh are heir TO-" Sroh on in
vicorator they may find in HOsTETTERS BIT
TERS-a medicine that cannot be taken regu.
larly without giving vitality and elasticity to
the system. At this season, particularly, the
strongest man is not proof against the malaria,
in certain sections of the country. In all cases
of Fever and Ague, the BITTERs is more potent
than any, amount of quinine, while the most
dangerous cases Of bilious fever yield to its
wonderful properties. Those who have tried
the medicine will never use another, for any Of
the ailments which the HOSTETTER BITTERS
processes to subdue. To those who have not
made the pertinent, we cordially recommend
an early application to the BITTERs, whenever
they are stricken by diseases Of the digestive
organs.
For Sale by ALLISON BRATToN, York.
ville s. G..
Aug 2 81 I'm
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So say the statisticians.

These Southern Flowers.
If any special form of beauty bring
A me essage fresh from Nature to my heart
Of gentler tender TRUTH above the rest
Next after woman's love inspiring form,
First after heaven OF all that's beauteous here
That special form is this, these Southern flowers
They say that angels write with flowers on hill:
And trees the truths of heaven. And l have
dreamed,
While musing on such flowers as these, that all
They say is true for have felt that
Could sometimes catch glimpse of meaning
there,
And deemed me purer for that partial glimpse
But human passion mingles not with such,
Aud am only human
Orient hearts,
They say, their loves and cares in flowers
To me those eastern lands are dearer made
By language so divine; for have loved
Our own proud Southern cline the more tina,
here
All.beauteous Nature breathes her soul in flowers
And budding earth seems musical with bloom;
While pure impassioned spirits find a theme
And language Ger the land they love. I love
The land and every flower and emblem tone
Tha. breathes in beauty Ger land so fair
These welcomed howers-fragrant Southern,
fair,
And full of favorite memories-speak of scenes
That rise to me from out the years agone
With all the regency of yesterday.
They reproduce one scene dote to dwell
Upon. The scene is this -
A garden view
Afront quiet home, within loved
And lovely city of our South. Around
Are flowers-sister blooms to these
And Ger It all q morning sun of June
Smiles fondly down, and Nature seems at peace
Not juhilant with gairish mirth, but calm
With glad sweet air of hopeful love and peace.
Around nre flowers, with all their odor hreaths
And charms chrometic, all their emblem tones
To Fancy's ear familiar. All are fair.
A genial smile Ger these one being sheds
One being bright, whose higher, holier nature
Reigus o'er all; as if to add yet
More radiant ray to that new Paradise;
Nor sheds she thnt sweet cordial smile in vain,
For near another's spirit caught and blessed
That grateful beam, as dewy flowers catch
And bless the morning sun.
Whose smile was that
That well-remembered Eden smile? Not Epes
But LApALAH's
And since, that garden scene
Has risen oft to glad that others heart
A homeless heart, that treasures all such spots
In life, with fond and hopeful feeling; oft
To cheer, for nought of bitterness is mixed
With all Mat memory.
These flowers wake
That memory's fondest phase to night; and
Relive that morn embalmed in memories
As soft as mornings breath in June.
[Sept. %.
New Books.
The publishers, through P. B. Glass of Colum.
bia, send US Il copy of "The Reason Why
Natural History" This is the latest Of the Rea
son Why series, that has had so large succ ess
We have noticed the others. This volume takes
the department of Natural History, and answers
clearly such questions as the many will constant
ly ask 1t is catechetical in form. Is what il
claims to he-a chatty, sociable, entertaining
combination of scientific facts, with illustrative
anecdotes, in popular language, illustrated. II
asks, and answers, such questions as these
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NOTICE.--Applicatiou will be made at the
~ next session of the Legislature, for an act
to incorporate the Presbyterian Church 70. S.)
in Yorkville.
Aug 80 3m
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r0AOvERTISERS.

Our advertising friends will place US under eS'
pecial obligation by sending in their favors as
early as Monday or Tuesday Of each week.
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Sgetial Not1tes.
JOHN BRATTON ERWIN,

YORKVILLE, s. c.,
Will practice Law and Equity in the Courts Of
Court House.
May II 90 tt
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DOAD-WORK.-All persons liable to do
10 road work within the incorporate limits Of
Yorkville, are hereby notified that by the pay
ment of 81 to the Treasurer, on or before the
18th instant that they will be exempted from
the said duty. W. A. MOORE, Treasurer.
Aug 80 2t
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Wanted ! Wanted! Wanted!!!

VHNWO or more Travelling Agents in each of the
Il United States, to sell the greatest invention
of the age SALARY FROM $50 TO S75 PER
MONTH. For particulars, address, with stamps
for return postage. ]. C. COVE & co.
Plaistow, N. H.
Aug 9 81 3m
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Dali ROAD STOCK..-As Assignee
IL of W. J. BOWEN, will sell to the high
est bidder, at York Court House,. on the FIRST
MONDAY in SEPTEMBER next, TWO SHARES
of stock in the Kings Mountain Rail Road Com
pany. Terms of sale, cash. A. n. FARR.
Aug 9 80 1t
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For the Yorkville Enquirer.

TO THE CANDIDATES FOR THE LEGIs-
LATURE.
The undersigned respectfully request all Of
YOU to meet at Shloah Church on Thursday, the
23d inst; for the purpose of expressing your
opinions as to what course you will pursue as
members of the Senate and House of Represen-
tatives, if elected, is desired by "Many Citi-
zens'
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OOK AT THIS!--The NOTES and
IL ACCOUNTS assigned by W. J. BOWEN to
A. H. Farr, are in our hands for collection
Suits will be brought on all demands not speed
lily paid. WILLIAMS BEATTY.
Aup S2 st
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CONTRIBUTORIAL.

A blOomcrs
A few days ago young lady in short skirts
and long trowsers passed up Broadway, New
York. young man accompanied her holding
over her an umbrella. The lady is described as
"very pretty modest.looking" and in every re-
spect presentable.
She seemed to be offering herself as martyr
in the cause of woman's dress. She is strong to
brave so much-too much, We opine. The stare
Of the stranger, the leer Of the passer-by, the
significant smile of the young idler, the shrug OF
the staider folk, the cutting remark-all this is
more than the experiment pays for. There are
doubtless objections in use if not in grace in the
present style of dress but such spasmodic ef-
forts can never abate them.
The fact is, beautiful woman is beautiful in
any dress and this class need not feel solicitous
on the question of modes. They rule the world
and have done so in all styles of dress, from the
mode q la Eue to the ample-room-and-verge-
enough hoops known as the "Belle of the South"
Vive les bellies! In Boomers, then, these are
beautiful.
Ugly women would better take care. It will
not do to adopt new style, (as the Bloomer)
without consideration.
Bright, brisk, little bodies are perfectively
irresistive in Boomers. Let these reflect how
much they will gain by adopting so taking a
dress. There is something so dearly petite,-so
bouncy and glad, about such body, that we
wonder they do not take more decided stand in
favor of the Boomers.
20 dainty foot
o gaiter boot
and so forth
But short thick fat folks must beware of
Boomers They won't begin to do. We saw one
once-experimental
"Oh, it was pitlful"
Like Lochiel, we shrieked for
"A mantle to cover the phantom Of fright"
The experiment was conclusive. A bas les grass
es!
For misses, the short skirt and long trowsers
are charming We really wonder that parents
do not adopt this style with girls, especially in
winter.
Lifetime orAnimals.
The longest lived animal is the elephant-l5O
to 200 years. The crocodile, the crow, the ca
gle, the parrot, the raven, the swan, and the
tortoise, may live 100 years. The camel, the
heron, and the lion,-60 years. The ass, the
beaver, the goose, the pelican, and the stag,-5O
years. The sparrow hawk,-40 years. The
bull, the dolphin, the horse, the hyena, The por-
poise, and the toad, 80 years. The dog,-28
years. The chamois, the jaguar, the tiger, and
the leopard,-25 years. The canary (alone), the
chafinch, the crane, and the peacock,-24 years.
The bear, the cow, the deer, the hog, the pigeon,
and the wolf,-2O years. The cat, and the
lark, ,-l8 years. The fox, the llama, the peas
ant and the partridge,-l5 years. The raccoon,
~ years The eel, the common fowl, the goat,
and the sheep,-l0 years. The hare,-s years.
The squirrel, and the viper,-7 years. The fe'
male bee,--4 years. The scorpion, and the spi-
der,-1 year. The shortest lived ephemera,-2
hours.
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NLYCERINE s. HONEY SOAPS.
VI To prevent the hands from chapping. just
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@. DAVIS MELTON, |
Chester, s. @. !

MELTON d MELTON,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
YoRKvILLE, s. @.
Will practice in the Courts Of Union, York, Lam
caster Chester, and Fairfield Districts.
n6y Particular attention given to collections.
~ Office North of the Cor rtHouse and at the Of
Moore. Rainey g. Cos Storeska
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Commissioners Sale.

Omm1SS1OneT'S sale.
In Equity--Y ork District.
Joel Joiner, Bill for Injunction,
Us. to foreclose Mort
C. P. Sandifer, et al. gage, &c.
I'm obedience to the order of the Court of Equi-
4 ty, made in the above case, at June Term,
1860, l will sell at York Court House, on the
FIRST Monday in September next, tract of land
in York District, formerly belonging to the es-
tate of Minor Sadler, deceased, containing FOR
TY. FIVE ACRES, and bounded by lands Of VIM.
Hanna and R. G. McCaw. Terms of sale-cash.
WALTER B. METTS, C. z. Y.D.
Aug 9 (S2.12N 80 At
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NCRKVILLE, S. G.

8. WOOD DAVIDSON. :. Columbia, 8. C..