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3, G., PRESLEY, ESQ.

We are permitted to copy the appended ex-
tract fl ON o private letter written by Mr.. B. c.
PRESLEY, of Charleston, to a gentleman living
in this place. Mr.. PRESLEY was a co.opera-
ZIONIST in 1852 but, like hundreds and thou
sands Of his party, he now raises his voice for
dissolution:
..The dissolution of the Union is now ~inevita.
BILE. The co operation which l so long and ar.
IDENTIFY hoped and fought for, has come. South
Carolina. Georgia, Alabama, Florida and, per
haps, Mississippi, will go first. and in less than
two and a half months. The rest will come ''by
and BY" We shall have no aDar. The North
dare not 90 tc war with us. One years war of
that sort would raise the masses there, who
would not be able to get work. The shoema
kers, broom. makers, plough, bucket and nick
max makers for the South, to say nothing of the
larger manufacturing laborers, would have to
starve or rebel and the capitalists there know
that the choice of the latter would be a terrible
day to them. 1, therefore. fear no war with
them. They may talk strong just no'o but in
less than six months, they will press with eager
haste to make a favorable commercial treaty
with US. This is their certain course, unless
God has given them up to madness and self. des-
truction."
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THE SENTIMENT IN CHARLESTON.

THE SENTIMENT IN CHARLESTON.
The events which have transpired in Charles
ton within the last ten days, or fortnight, are
destined to fill a stirring chapter in the pages of
the future chronicler of our history. Such e1-
citement as exists there now, has scarcely been
known before within the memory of living men.
The vast majority of the citizens seem to be in
favor of immediate withdrawal from the Union.
Upon the announcement of Lincoln's election,
the officers of the United States Army attempt
ed to remove the Federal arms from the Arsenal
in the city, to Fort Moultrie on Sullivan's Island.
and for that purpose a sloop was sent to the
harbor; but the sloop was compelled to return
without the arms-the citizens resisted the
movement. On the evening of the 9Th. they had
"a grand secession rally" in Institute Hall, with
warm speeches and enthusiastic cheering; ap-
pointed a President and fifty Vice-Presidents,
and sent a committee of three on a special train
to Columbia, to instruct their delegation to urge
immediate resistance. On the same day in COM
memoration of the reopeuing of the Charleston
and Savannah Railroad, the military turned out !;
from Savannah were received, and
made for disunion. Everything there
has the ring of a Southern Confederacy about
it. Banners float from the windows of the
Newspaper Offices, Bank Offices, business houses
and across the streets; and devices expressing
the prevailing feeling of resistance, greet the
eye at every turn. Ten thousand cheers for
old Charleston!
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ABRAHAM 1INcoLS's MERCY.

Pending the election, Northern newspapers
assured US that Lincoln would issue An address
TO the people, proclaiming a platform o: moder-
alton, and seeking to quiet the alarmed South by
assurances of tender mercy. A dispatch from
Springfield informs US that he is silent; and to
all inquiries points, for an answer, to his speech
es made and published during his memorable
canvass with Douglns-speeches in which the
odious principles of the eternal conflict between
black and white labor is proclaimed-speeches
reeking with a malignant, devilish hatred of the
South, and a firm, undying determination to car
~ her suhjugation to the bitter and bloody end |!
Even if Southern men were stupid enough to
depend upon his treachery to his party if they
could be craven enough to lick the hand of the
oppressor and sue for his mercy, Lincoln signif-
cantly and silently scorns to extend so mean a
boon. Mercy is not in his platform-not in his
heart. Shall we be told to wait for it? To cringe
and beg while expecting it? Like a dog, visit
fully to whine for the crumbs that may chance
to fall from his table? God forbid!
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-11-15

A VoIoE FROM VIRGINIA.-We copy
the following from the Richmond Enquirer
It is gratifying to hear these sounds of en-
eouragement. We assure our contemporary
that South Carolina Is going to act for her
self, aand act, too, with prompt decision"
South Carolina knows that the entire Re.
publican party, even its moderate wing,
stands pledged to use all their power to cir
cumscribe slavery and put it in a fair way
for, extinction Carokinian.
alt will be altogether unwise for the South
to trust either to the presumed moderation
of Abraham Lincoln, or to the presumption
of his 'infdelity to his own party" We
must stare the truth full in the face. The
idea of submission to Black Republican
rule, under any pretext, is as dangerous as
it is degrading. The only question to be
decided at this moment, is that which con-
Germs the most etfectual mode of repelliug
aggression. For this purpose, we should
haye<a Convention of the State of Virginia
assembled as soon as possible. We would
also advise our sister States of the South
not to await the action of Virginia or any
other ally. Let each State act now for her.
self, and act, too, with prompt decision
The path of safety, for the preservation Of
the Constitution and the Union, is now the
path Of bold, unyieldiug refusal to submit
to the invasion of Southern rights"
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CONTRIBUTORIAL.
Hail Columbia.

Hail Columbia.
The secession of South Carolina seems now
to be a fixed fact. A Southern Confederacy
seems to be probable. We have q name to pro-
pose for it.
Columbus was defrauded when this continent
was called America. Everybody recognizes the
wrong. We can make an Offset to that, by Civ
ing his name to the choice part of it. Besides,
this Secession emauates from Columbia, 8. c.
as its central point. Herein we find a double
suggestion. One is that Columbia be the Capt.
tai of the Southern Confederacy; and the other
is that the Confederacy be named and known
as the COLUMBIAN Co~NFEDERAcY, or the REpUB-
LILO OF COLUMBIA.
Political.
South Carolina has been making history for
the last ten days.
We leave the Legislature and its details to
other hands. Items in that line will be found in
the news columns elsewhere. In the unani-
nous action of such a body at such a time, it is
to be hoped that the citizens of South Carolina
will concur to q man ; aud when such a voice
has spoken it is patriotism to second and sus-
tain it.
Across Main Street has been waving for sew
eral days now, q banner having inscribed on it
IMMEDIATE SEPARATE STATE ACTION.
And that is the sentiment of Columbia.
Other banners are elsewhere with other de-
vices, but this one speaks the sentiment of an
undivided people-an epitome Of the politics of
South Carolina, shall we say?
Our citizens, as a people, apart from Legis-
lative deliberations, have been addressed night
after night, commencing Monday the fifth. Some
have been sereuaded, and spoke in response to
the compliment others were called upon, being
known to be present; and some have been called
out for reasons wholly unknown to US.
These have addressed the people, in the streets :
James Chestnut, NJ. L. Bonham, r. Barnwell
Rhsn. James H.. Adams, T. J. Warren, James
0. TradeweU, R. B. Boylston, Allan Macfarlan,
+. ]. Moses, William W. Boyce, ". E. Martin,
John Cunningham, w. D. Simpson, VI. P. O'Con-
uer, Edmund RuHin, ". S. Mullins, F. Gaillard,
W. z. Leitner, F. W. Tickling, J. H. S~creven,
Johu Wallace, NJ. W. Gary, John C. Hope, J. V.
Moore, 1. W. Hayne, w. D. Porter, B. H. Will
son, T. J. Glover, W. H. Wallace, O. M. Dantz-
Ter, H. Adams, W. NJ. Foster, Carlos Tracy,
William Wallace, A. G. Magrath, W. F. Colcock,
James Conner, A. P. Calhoun, H. BUST, Ma1cy
Gregg, A. C. Garlington; and W. Whaley.
Those italicized were called for more than
once.
Of all these we have space to mention sepa-
rately only a few.
Every phase of feeling ives represented in the
mass; but one sentiment seemed to animate the
whole-Secession nou.
Edmund Rufin, the Nestor in the camp Of re-
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Georgia Legislature.

M1LLEDaEv1LLE, November 12.-Ben Hill, in
the Senate, and Lester in the House, advocate
the call Of a Convention, to which all Federal
affairs are to be referred.
STILL LArER.-Mr. Hartridge has introduced
resolutions in the House, declaring Georgia out
of the Union. Mr.. Sprayberry has iutroduceds
similar bill, calling a Convention to ratify seces-
sion. Both referred to o Committee. gge
Senator Toombs' resignation to taxa effect In
March, unless Georgia secedes. ~
MILLEpeEv1LtE, Nov. 1S.-No important ac-
ton has yet been taken by the Legislature. A
Convention will be called. Last night, q strong
secession speech was made by Thos. R. R. Cobb
Tomorrow evening, the Hon. Ash. Stephens is
expected to make a conciliatory speech.
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MERE.MENTION.

1t is stated that the Southern capital annually
disbursed at the North, amounts in round mum
bers, to two hundred and thirty-one million dol
lars ...""....A few days since, Messrs. Allen and
Dial imported by the John Fraser, about four
thousand dollars worth of i%ronware. On this
they have to pay one thousand dollars to the
Federal Government, through which it is disbur-
sed at the North. The Carolinian calls this
''an apt illustration. "'""David Caledonia, an
eccentric Scotchman, IS years old, whose man.
ners showed good breeding, and who lived with
no other companions than some thirty dogs at
New Orleans, was found dead on Monday week,
surrounded by his mute pets, which were licking
his face and hands. "...".Five thousand minnie
muskets were dispatched from Washington on
the 9th instant, to some place South. They are
intended, it is thought, to supply quotas due
Southern States. ".."..Gov. Pettus, of Missis-
sippi, in o speech last week at Columbus, being
asked what he would do with the fourth Of July
in the event of disruption, said he would make
n new one. lne OllCldl Fote " e" Aotn
city, as published in the Herald, is 6O,S4o for
Union, aud 80, 241 for Lincoln making q total
of 90, OS6. Majority for the Union ticket, 49,,
6O4. ."..""Four years ago the Democratic party
polled seventy thousand more votes than the
Republican now, it polls seventy thousand less
The principle of Popular Sovereignty was then
its platform now, a slave code for the Terrific
ries is its doctrine.
The Montgomery (Ala. "AaiT publishes 9
dispatch from Apalachicola, stating that Nc,
Queen and Mcintosh, Federal Judges of Florida,
will not hold office under Lincoln. "."."The
Mobile Tribune of the 9th instant, calls a meet
ing of all in favor of organizing q battalion Of
cavalry, to be offered to the Governorof Alabama,
Lincoln is said to take things coolly. He
keeps quiet and mum. He will, it is thought
issue a conservative proclamation to appease the
South. ....".The Stock market at the North i:
much depressed. Money is very tight, and the
Banks refuse to discount to any extent, owing
to the excited state of the country. "''''A dis
patch to the Montgomery Breckenridge ant
Lane Club, from Nashville, Tennessee, dated
9th instant, says: "The Bellies are having
torchlight procession. One of their Transparent
cies represents Mr.. Yancey as being hanged
with the words, Doom of Yancey-the Alabama
Traitor "...."..The returns fro n 10 counties
in Georgia give Breckenridge $4,000 votes.-
Bell 81, 900; Douglass 10000.
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CHEsNUT.

On Saturday morning Senator Chestnut sent in,
simultaneously to both Houses of the Legisla-
ture, his resignation, as United States Senator.
There is not a single leading man in the whole
State, who is raising his "Peace, be stilr' to the
tempest of Indignation and resistance which
pervades our loved Palmetto. There can scarce
ly be a doubt, now, about the States going out
of the Union.
The following resolution has passed both
Houses:
Resolved, That the resignation of the Honor.
able James Chestnut, as one of the United States
Senators from South Carolina, he accepted, and
that what under any other circumstances would
have been regarded with regret, is now recog
nized as m act of loyalty and devotion to the
State of South Carolina.
Mr.. Chestnut left Columbia Immediately after
his resignation, to address the people in differ
eut parts of the State.
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1t is answered by the Union men, who are
waiting for the overt act, that Mr.. Lincoln will
be powerless, because the Senate and House of
Representatives ore against him. But the evils
| have enumerated were not committed by the
Senate and House. They have occurred in spite
Of that body, and in spite Of q conservative,
Democratic, States Rights, Constitution -obeying
President.
But I reply that it is not true that Lincoln
would be powerless. One of the most serious
complaints against the Executive of late years,
has been the vast power of appointment lodged
in his hands. He has in his control near fifty
thousand appointments to various Offices. Is this
no power? Can fifty thousand men do no harm
in influencing public opinion? In circulating
incendiary documents? In making the mail a
sluice of poison and death Has Lincoln no in
frence with the Senate, with the House, with
his Cabinet? There is one view of the case in
which he indeed has no power; and that is to do
US any good. If another raid is committed, he
has no power to suppress it, and the South must
at last stand ready to defend herself against her
friends of the North who have elected Lincoln.
The only power he could use is to suppress an
insurrection-the very last we would ask him to
exercise-one We would never call for.
But the great evil which will befall us is that
in four years submission to Lincoln's rule, the
tone of Southern sentiment and principle and
honor will be demoralized and debased. We
will Motive cannot-escape the debasement
which inevitably fixes upon the heart OF every
man and every people who tamely submit to an
acknowledged wrong and injustice! Is it not a
wrong that the evils above named should be in
Aicted on the South ? Are they not unjust p
He who will submit to disgrace once is less pre-.
pared to meet it when it comes the second time.
He who will not resist one act Of degradation,
need not nerve himself to resist the second. he
who will submit to the rule of one Black Repub.
lican President will never be prepared to resist
the rule of a hundred more. His spirit will be
broken. HIS self-respect is weakened. 10 be
ruled by a defiant foe is to be disgraced and
dishoncred. To submit to be governed by a man
whose political faith proclaims us his interiors
in civilization, in humanity, in principle IN mo-
rality, in christianity, and in honor, is to be de
graded-and he who d~egrades US has
already the overt act against our honor. II We
will not secede to save our honor we should
never talk of secession to save our dollars and
cents.
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richest charms Of darling old Virgil. One OF
the best tests Of advancement Of the pupil, or
efficiency of the teacher, in the matter OF virgil
Cicero and that style Of classic authors-"cov-
cred all Ger" as they are with the "insensate
flowers" and impregnated with the rich aroma
of poetic fancy-is the inspiration Of listeners
with interest in the noble study. Judging by
this test and our own feelings, Mr.. sEABRooK
and his class did "passing we'll"
In q case where all did praiseworthily, we
would make but one distinction, and that only
for special reasons. Cadet NJ. NJ. SEABRooK,
who leaves US now for the Citadel at Charleston,
is entitled to the need of the faithful and dill
gent student who has toiled upwards with a
brave, high, hopeful heart, and won from his in
s%tructors the priceless guerdon Of a proud conf
dence aud smiling appreciation. We saw him
weighed in the balances" Of q searching and
unsparing examination-at once an honor to
himself and to his teachers-and he was ''not
found wanting" We commend Mr.. SEABRooK
simply to his merited place in the Citadel; and
to the bright future of which his pleasant coun-
%tenance, his admirably balanced head aud his
praiseworthy diligence as a student, are the
glowing signs Of promise.
We cannot conclude this notice without re-
commencing to teachers and students, male an
female, everywhere among our readers, to strive
bravely and hopefully after the highest standard
of excellence in education. The efforts put
forth to this end by the Kings Mountain Military
School in its sphere, and the severe discipline
and study consequent, are far better even for the
pleasure of the school-boy, than the ~leveling
standards and indolent, miserable sham. work
which ore too often inflicted upon the people,
Let the aim be high-higher-highest
Weather Statistics.
The weather report of Maj. MCKENZIE, fol
October, states that, during the month, we had
in all II cloudy days, and IA clear days. The
average temperature of the month was warm fol
the time of year-with, however, two or three
severely cold days.. On the warmest day, the
9th, the thermometer stood at $40. On the NOR.
niugs of the 18th and 18th, we had heavy frosts'
The wind was s. 5days; E. 9 days W. 6 days
N. day; s. E. 2 days; s. W. , days N. E.
2 days N. W. days. The aggregate Of rain
was a hours with the depth Of 40 inches in
the rain. gauge. =
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PUBLIC MEETING,

The citizens of York District are respectfully
and urgently requested to assemble at YORK
COURT HOUSE, on the FIRST MONDAY OF
DECEMBER NEXT, when they will be address
ed by Hon. JAMES CHESTNUT, Jr., late Senator
in Congress Col. I. W. HAYNE, Attorney Gen.
eral of the State, and by our immediate Repre-
resentative in Congress, Hon. W. W. BOYCE, on
the great political issues of the day.
The short time intervening between the call
made by the Legislature for the meeting of the
Convention, and the election of Delegates to that
Convention, and the important questions to be
passed upon by your Delegates, have induced US
to make this call, that every possible means may
be afforded the citizens of York District, to &C
quire accurate and full information upon the
great points at issue.
R. G. McCAW,
JOHN T. LOWRY,
VIM. C. BLACK,
JNO. L. MILLER,
]. W. RAWLINSON.
Columbia, s. c., Nov. 13, 1860.
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WHEREASit is proper and becoming peo-
w pie who acknowledge the hand Of God in
every event, and bow in reverence to His will,
and who desire to initiate the noble example Of
their forefathers. not only in resistance 10 op.
preston and injustice, but in supplicatiouifor
Divine aid andscounseEi in this momenions crisis
of our country's history, to implore aeou.inu-
ance of His favor and interposition to prcteet
and sustain US in all trials we may be. called up
IN to undergo, and the dangers to which wemay
be exposed. Now, therefore, I, WILLIAMsH.
GIST, Governor of the State Of South garolins,
in obedience to g resolution of tina General As
sembly, appointing WEDNESDAY, the 2lstins
slant, as a day Of Fasting, Humiliation and
Prayer, make this my proclamation, inviting the
clergy and people of all denominations in this
State TO assemble at their respectiye places Of
worship, to implore the direction and blessing OF
Almighty God in this hour OF. difficulty, aud to
give US one heart and one mind to oppose. by all
just and proper means, every encroachment upon
our rights.
Given under my hand and the seal Of the State, =
at Columbia. ION the 18th day of November, in
the year of our Lord one thousand eight hum
bred and sixty. WM. H.. GIST.
Nov Is 40 It
NRESM NORFOLK OYSTERS
Just ReceivedbyS J.P. AYC0GK.
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For the Yorkville Enquirer.
THE SECOND ANNUAL FAIR OF KINGS
MOUNTAIN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

THE SECOND ANNUAL FAIR OF KINGS
MOUNTAIN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
PINE GROVE, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 1850.
The Society met and was called to order by the
President, A. Hardin, Esq. Several new mem
bers were received, amongst whom was the snni-
versary Orator, SAMUEL W. MELTON, ESQ, who,
on motion of WIN. ELLIS, was elected an honors-
ry member of the Society.
The time having arrived for the address, Mr..
MELTON was introduced from the stand, and de
livered a very able and interesting speech, which
unclaimed the attention of his hearers for near
two hours. 1t was replete with good, common
sense, and we think was properly appreciated by
those who heard it, for "none speak Of it but
to praise" We think few more such will bring
about q much desired revolution amongst our
farmers. :
Dinner was then announced, and the congrega-
ton repaired to the tables, which the ladies had
supplied beautifully with good things for the
occasion.
In the afternoon, the stock and articles on ex-
~hibition, engaged the attention of the different
examining committees, who made their reports,
in effect, as follows:
Best Stallion, ten years old, (Thickety,) Wyatt
Lipscomb.
Best Stallion, three years old, (Monarcb,) Hi.
ram Lockhart.
Best Stallion, two years old, (Monarch,) William
Wessen.
Best Colt, one year old, (Monarch,) J. H. Aus
tell.
Best Saddle Horse, seven years old, (Rattler, }
Jefferson Black.
Best Jack, ten years old, Spanish imported
William Oates.
Best Mule Colt, one year old, G. Ross Whisonant.
Best yoke of Oxen, Maj. H. Borders.
Best Pig, three months old-weight 100 TBS.
Essex and Goblet Capt. ]. W. A. Hartness.
Best specimen Of Corn, G. Ross Wh;souant.
Best specimen of Potatoes, G. Ross Whisonant.
Best specimen of Turnips, Maj. H. Borders.
Best Pumpkin, Galbraith Hambright.
Best Cabbage Head, Galbraith Hambright.
Best Bacon Ham, Mrs. E.. 8. Black.
Best specimen of Butter, Mrs. E. s.. Black.
Best Quilt, Mrs. s. H. Anthony.
Best Homemade Jeans, Miss Unity Whisonant.
Best Jeans Vest Pattern, Mrs. Martin Ham
bright.
Best double wove Counterpart, Mrs. Elizabeth
Huff.
Best check Counterpart, Mrs. NJ. Hambright.
Best embroidered Vest Pattern, Miss Mary Deal.
Best embroidered Scarf, Miss Sue Borders.
Best Pin Cushion, Miss Sallie Deal.
Best Collar, Miss Sallie Deal.
Best Homemade Linsey, Mrs. G.. R. Whisonant.
Best Axes, D. Fronabarger & Co.
Best shoeing Hammer, D.. Fronsbarger & Co.
Best Leather, W. G.. AustelL.@
Best Printing Paper, D. Fronabarger & Co.,
Buffalo Paper Mills.
The articles on exhibition this; year were com
paratively few in number: The farmers of our
section have s~carcelya place in the picture,
owing, perhaps, to the drought Of the past season.
But we think we are warranted in saying, that
some of the stock that was exhibited, was as
fine as could be foundanywhere in the State
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DEFENCE OF THE STATE.

? The $lO0,0 600 set apart last winter for arming
the State, have been ordered by the Legislature
to be expended forthwith in procuring small arms
and remodeling muskets now in possession of
the State. In addition to this, suudry resolu-
tons in the spirit of the Governors Message, for
10, 900 volunteers, SC, aud one asking
the appropriation of 81, 900, 900 to the States
defence, have all been referred to the Committee
ON Ways Means, and the Committee on the
Military. The establishment of a permanen,
military Bureau is in contemplation also, the
Of such legal restrictions on Banks as
will, it is thought, give free play to the aroused
spirit of the people.