Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-06-14
CoNTRIBUToRIAL.
Theory versus Practice.

the perturbed spirit. We instanced q graceful
and luxuriant elm-one Of these prides Of Colum-
bia-ass thing of beauty, togaze on which would
gradually attune disquieted mind to the e1-
quisite harmony of it's own balanced and almost
perfect beauty and the effect would be, like oil
on troubled waters-peace. We believed so then,
and believe it yet; but the Nan about Town dis
sents. He is utterly skeptical, and will scarcely
listen to reason. He came to US few days ago
in quite rage Of disappointment: and disgust,
and very nearly called US humbug He said
he read our article about elms and had faith in
us--then. But being crossed in love, he solemn
ly needed consolation. Having faith in our
preaching, las he called it) he selected fine
specimen of an elm--the largest that he could
find in the city, somewhat bunchy, but huge,
with Teutonic rotundity, and,green. He was
seeking "surcease Of sorrow" for the merciless
recalcitration his adorable Gertrude had inflicted
upon HIM. He chose his tree, then, and seated
himself in full view of it, determined to lose
of its quietizing influence. Thus perched upon
ahydrant at the nearest street-corner, he solemn
y assured us that be sat for three dreadful hours
that June morning, doing his very best to
ssoothe the pang his spirit knew"--in vain. The
hydrant, he said was of iron and not soft to sit
on, and this he discovered very soon buthe per-
severed, intending to do our theory the justice Of
fair trial. The shadows shifted, and he was
left in the broing sunshine; but still he perse.:
we're he wanted peace. He sat and gazed, &C.
cording to our prescription, and unused "upon
the harmony of its balanced charms, the free.
dom of its attitude, and the proud grace Of; every
boueh"-with sibilant scorn and in bitter mock
cry thus did the Man about 7own quote our own
chosen words He persevered--.sat and gazed
and mused. In fine, (he said in tone Of des-
ponding bitterness and reproach,) instead of
drinking in consolation, he gave up in disgust
about noon, having lost all faith in our theory,
and all his patience as we'll as great deal Of
perspiraten.
Alas, for our most virtuous intentions The
bitter ingratitude! o.,
Books.
The Ladies Southern Florist, by Mary C. Ri
on, of Winnsboro,' s. c., is announced by our
friend Glass, of Columbia. The work is in press,
and is to be out early in July. The book is
practical and popular; and all flowerloving folks
know how much it is needed. The ioricult may
look for serious and available information-in.
formation fuse to him or her in that Paradise
of later times, the Southern Hower Garden. We
speak from personal acquaintance with the &C.
complished authoress, when We commend in all
respects this little work on Southern flowers, to
all our friends Mrs. Rion has the education Of
head, and refinement of heart, and practical OBJ,
servation and special study, that 6t her eminent
ly for the task she has betaken herself to-.
Mary Forests Women Of the South distinguish
ed in Literature is announced among the books in
press by Derby and Jackson, New York. We
are not yet advised when it is to be expected
We have spoken of this work before.
Adam Bede is still book-orphan., At first
there was dispute as to whether it was written
by George Elliot or by Miss Evans mot Of Mo-
bile.) That issue was closed by finding out Miss
Evans wrote it, and that "George Elliot" was her
nom de plume But recently a new author is
pitted against Miss Evans. Somebody, writing
from England, says that Thackeray says that Mr..
G. II. Lewes is the author of Adam Bede.
Does everybody care button? ;
Personal. .~ .e.
Judge LoNasTREEr, President Of the South
Carolina College, has been appointed one Of the
representatives of the United States in the ap-
preaching International Commercial and Statis-
tical Congress. His associate, it is rumored, is
to be the Hon. Mr.. Gushing of Massachusetts,
Gen. Dix of New York, received the appointment
at first; but his subsequent appointment under
the Post Master General, calls for another ap-
pointment. Cushingis mentioned as the prob
able man. The Congress meets on the 18th of
July, in London. Judge Longstreet will leave
Columbia in the course of week. He is to rep
resent the South in London, as Mr. Gushing will
the North. The appointment is considered one
of honor and Profit.
Prof. VEsABLE, of the South Carolina College,
will leave Columbia in few days to carry out
au appointment under DR.. BAcHE. He one Of n
Commission of four or FIVE scientific men appoint
cd under government, to make observations on
the solar eclipse about the middle fully. The
localty for their operations is somewhere on the
coast of Labrador. The appointment is very ap
propriately made. Men of true science should
receive such appointments, though they too Of
ten go by personal favor, irrespective of scien-
tifc claims. Prof Venable stands deservedy
high. ~
BRIGHAM YoUNo, the many-wifed Prophet of
the Mormons, is said to be travelling in the Uni
ted States, incog. Is it any great wonder that
the fellow should travel ?-Such family as be
has
ALBERT SMITH, the English wit, is dead.
Gem.
Was ever more condensed in seven brief lines
than in these? A woman wrote them.
81 charge thee by the living's prayer,
And the dead's silentness,
To wiring from out thy soul cry
That God may hear and bless;
Lest heavens own palm droop in my hand,
And, pale among the saints stand
A saint companionless."
The Preston Monument.
Those wishing to contribute to this enterprise
should address their contributions to F. ". Nc
Master, Esq, Columbia, S. c. They will there
by receive the immediate and due attention.
Mans Love.
We believe Willis is the author of these lines
30 man may bear with suffering; his heart
Is q strong thing and Godlike in the grasp
CT pain that wrings mortality; but tear
One chord affection clings to- part one tie
That binds him unto womans delicate love,
And tic fanirit via lie "a road