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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-08-23
For the Yorkville Enquirer.
THE GENERAL CONVENTION OF THE
IND. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

The General Convention met on Thursday, the
9th instant, at Olney Church, Castor County,
N. c., and was opened with a sermon by Rev.
W. W. Carothers, from Job xix: 25: IL know
that my Redeemer liveth, and that he shall
stand, at the latter day, upon the EARTH"
There was a tolerably full attendance of the
MEMBERSHIP Minister'S all being present, and
representatives from each of the churches, ex'
cept Olivet and Hopewell. Rev. W. W. Ratch.
ford, who was ordained in Yorkville on the 2nd
of Jure last, was enrolled as a member ex o6icio
The sessions of the convention were characteri
zed by harmony and unanimity of sentiment anG
action. There was much less business transac'
ted than usual, aside from the regular routine
of business annually occurring.
The reports from the churches were generally
of q more cheering character than they have beer
for several years past, furnishing evidence that
the great Head of the church has been pleased
to own and bless his word and ordinances a
mongst US, during the year. There have beer
additions to oil the churches from which report!
were received, and in som of them the acces
sions have been considerable.
The Convention closed its sessions in a short
er time than usual, and adjourned at II o'clock
a. M, on Saturday, to meet at Hephzibal
Church, CASTOR County, N. c., on the End Thurs
day in August 1861.
The mail amount of business before the Con
v~ention afforded the members an opportunity o
spending more time than usual in attendance
upon the devotional exercises of the meeting
which were of a very interesting, and it is hoped
profitable character. The meeting was attended
by very large congregations from day to day
manifesting a lively interest, both in the pro
ceedings of the Convention, and in the religious
services of the occasion.
During the present season, the Olney congre
CATION have erected a large and handsome
church edifce, and, according to a previous an
n%ouncement, their house of worship was dedica
ted to God, on Saturday the 18th instant. AL
though the morning was q very gloomy and rainy
one, the large building was entirely filled with
an earnest and attentive audience. The dedica
ton services were very appropriate and trul.
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NJ RE-MENTION.

Mr.. ]. FORREST GowAN, is announced in the
last issue, as Contributing editor of the Rock
HsH -G4~ortc5c.---rhe Memphis AraIanche
says that Hon. WIN. L. YANcEY has agreed to
place himself, after this month, at the disposal
of the National Democratic Committee, which
will appoint for him to speak in all the large
cities of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and. also
in New York and Boston.""..." A firm in Gin
c~innati report the sale of 500 head of Kentucky
hogs at Sc so, on commission, deliverable during
the first fifteen days of November, 1.-THE
library Of Harvard College, Mass, contains 9l,-
500 volumes, which occupy more than three
miles of shelf room. ."..".The manufacture of
Lager beer in St. Louis the present year will
reach 122, 400 barrels of common beer st, 500
barrels; of ale 4,400 barrels. The value of
the manufactured article was 81, 523, 400. "..".
The London Waterman reports the death of O
grandson of Charles Wesley. 1t looks strange
and striking in its brevity: son the 9Th ult.,
aged 60, Mr.. John Wesley, grandson of Rev.
Charles Wesley, and granddaughter of Rev. John
Wesley ".""'The latest returns of the North
Carolina election, being complete, reduces the
majority of Ellis to 6, $50 votes .""".".The Char
lesion Mercury of the 18th instant, says: The
first bale of new Cotton which, as we announced
yesterday, was received by Mr.. A. Gardelle, at
accommodation wharf, was sold yesterday at Is
cents per fb..'".."The Mercury says that the
City Council Of Charleston is about to apply for
a charter to incorporate a new Gas Company in
that City. The ground of this movement is gen.
eral dissatisfaction at the high rate now charged
by the existing Company. ".."".A preliminary
meeting has been held in Charleston, to organize
a corps of Zouaves. Twenty young men enroll
ed themselves as members .."..".Gov. Stevens,
Chairman of the Breckenridge and Lane Nation
al Executive Committee, has received a letter
from Mr.. Breckinridge of such a character MS
warrants him in giving him an emphatic contra.
diction to all rumors of his desire to be relieved
from his position as a candidate for the Presi.
dency..".""Four deaths from yellow fever oc.
Cured in New Orleans last week. The disease
is not considered as an epidemic at present by
the physicians Of that city..'"."Gen. Harvey,
in compliance with an order issued more thar
two months ago, reported himself in person tc
the Secretary of War on the 10th. He was re
lieved from the command of the Department O.
Oregon at the instance of Lieutenant Genera
Scott, for reasons already familiar to the public
in connection with the San Juan question. 1t j!
probable he will be court. martialed .I''...".Hon
Howell Cobb, Secretary of the Treasury, states
that the people of Georgia will not submit to tn
Inauguration of Lincoln as President. They viii
spcpde first.
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Smoking Wager.-A man in England has won
a wager of EGO by smoking eleven pounds OF
strong cigars within twelve hours. The feat was
accomplished on a steamboat between London
and Chelsea. The task was begun at ten q. m,
and ended at seven p. m. In the course of nine
hours and twenty minutes twenty-five cigars
were fairly smoked out, the greatest number con-
sumed being in the second hour. when the
smoker disposed Of no less than sixteen. The
smoker declared that he felt not the slightest
difficulty or unpleasantness throughout his nine
hours and twenty minutes work, and calculates
that if the match had gone on 10 the end he
should have won by half an hour. The only re-
freshment taken during the progress of the match
was a chop at two o'clock, the eating of which
occupied twenty minutes, and a gill and a half
of brandy in cold water at intervals during the
smoking. The betting when the match was first
made was six and seven to four against the
smoker; but after @ public trial at the White
Bear, Piccadilly, when the smoker consumed an
enormous eight penny cigar in three minutes,
offers were made to bet six to four against time.
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Foreign News.

1t is stated that the Military Convention be
tween General Garibaldi and the Commander-in'
Chief of the Neapolitan troops provides for thu
evacuation of Sicily, from motives of humanity
Late dispatches state that Garibaldi had already
invaded the Peninsular Territory of the Neapol
itan King-a body of his men having landed IL
Calabria. Two bodies Of reinforcements for the
revolutionists had left Genoa for Sicily-one
numbering one thousand and the other five
thousand. A telegram from Genoa states thai
two regiments of Neapolitan troops had mutt
MED, with the cry of "Viua Garibaldi!" Brit
ish Parliamentary proceedings have been OF ar
interesting character. An attempt to defea'
Lord Palmerston's resolutions on the defence
question was put down by a vote of 268 to 3D.
The paper duty resolution had been passed by q
majority of 80 in the Commons. The affairs Of
Syria had formed the subject of discussion II
both Houses. In the Upper House, Lord Brou'
CHAM had moved that immediate steps be taker
to compel Spain to carry out her engagements
for the suppression of the Slave-trade.
An important circular dispatch from Lore
John Russell, in which a way to suppress the
Slave trade is pointed out, together with divers
interesting documents on the Coolie-trade have
been laid before Parliament. This circular is tt
be addressed to the British Ambassadors at the
different European Courts and at Washington.
making, fresh representations Of the increased
activity of the Slave-trade, and suggesting meas
ures for its suppression. 1t proposes that Cuba
be watched by q combined American, English
and Spanish feet, that laws of protection and
registra ton be passed in Cuba, so that all slaves
imported contrary to Law may be detected and,
finally, that a legalized plan of emigration from
China be regulated by European agents, in con-
junction with Chinese authorities.
Lord Brougham's plan would be much more
effectual, which is to compel Spain to execute bel
treaties, by demanding the repayment of the
two million paid by England to Spain for the
suppression of the slave'trade, and in the sec
ond place, to suspend diplomatic intercourse
with that Power until she carries out the treaty
Guardian.
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The Excitement in Texas.-By our Texas e1-
changes we receive further particulars in regard
to the excitement growing out of the suspected
abolition conspiracy.
The Nacogdoches Chronicle, of the 18th instant,
has the following items on this subject:
Ellis County.-A young man who has been
employed in q store at Waxahatchie, was hung q
few days since, for giving strychuine to slaves to
put in wells.
Smith County.-The man who was shot in the
attempt to set fire to Tyler, has been found dead.
Cherokee Naion.-The Paris Press speaks Of
a rumor that a bloody fight had taken place in
the Nation, between Abolitionists and pro-slave-
ry men, in which $50 of the former were killed,
and 7 of the latter. This story is most proha'
bly, n fabrication. r"
Cherokee County.-The citizens of Cherokee
have organized for their protection.
More Icendiarism Another attempt has been
made to FIRE buildings at Tyler, also in Brennan,
and OF Georgetown.
Another Great Fre.-The Houston Telegraph
of the 18th, says:
We learn from q gentleman who passed
through Henderson, in Rusk county, on last
Monday morning, that the town of Henderson
was set on fire last Sunday night, the 9Th inst.
and was almost entirely consumed. Every house
in the square, except one, including all the bust
ness houses n the place, was destroyed.
The people of Henderson, our informant says
put no faith in the reported conspiracy, and neg
lected to appoint a patrol or keep watch. Thu
fire was discovered on Sunday night about Mint
o'clock. No clue had been discovered to thu
perpetrators of the deed.
Preacher Hung at Yeats Station. The For
Worth Chief: of the lst inst, has the following
brief notice Of the execution of an, Abolitionis
conspirator:
We learn that a preacher by the name of Buley
was hung at Vears Station last week, for being
an active abolitionist. A majority of three hun
dred men condemned him..
4 Discovery in Brenham.-Th Brennan Ran
qer, of the 10Th inst, says:
A few days since, several negroes were arres
ted on Mill Greek, in this county, who acknowl
edged to their having poison given them by white
men, for the purpose Of poisoning their owner:
and families, and that the day of election was
the time fixed for q general insurrection. They
also implicated some negroes about town as be
ing concerned in the murderous plot.
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CONTRIBUTORIAL.
The New State House.

The New State House.
The last attractive feature added to our new
capitol is of fine art. Browns medallions of
McDufie and of Hayne have recently been fixed
in their places-onc on each side of the central
front entrance, at the second story. The figures
are of white Italian marble in Jasso ~rilieuo.
Below the medallions are eagles with back
grounds of stars-below ''the immortal names
that were not born to die :" and the significance
is striking.
Above these great heads are strung ~festoons of
the cotton plant in boll-above the eagles in the
stars, and above the hero-statesmen; and the
significance is striking also. Is it not?
Personal.
The Rev. DR.. Thornwell of Columbia is at this
time in Paris, having recently visited southamp-
ton, England. He directs his steps next TO
wards Geneva.
Summer Travel.
The present has been an unusual year in the
numbers travelling. The crowd at the White
Sulphur in Virginia, for example, is larger than
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Gov. Letcher,a Position.

A correspondent of the New York Herald, wri.
ting from the White Sulphur Springs Of Virgin
ia, communicates the following as occurring in a
conversation with Gov. Letcher:
Speaking of the probable contingency Of Lin,
coins election and a secession in some of the
Southern States-both of which events he feel
ingly deplored, as they might lead to a conflict
between the Federal and some of the State au.
thorities-he said with emphasis, ''but while
live, no Federal troops shall march across Vir-
ginia against a Southern State in arms for the
defence of its sovereign rights and its equality
in the Union"
A Virginian who heard the remark, and who
had been very moderate in the views he had ex-
pressed, afterward said to me, fletcher may not
be so strong as some of our leaders, but he diff
fers from Governor Wise in this, that you may
always count upon his acting up to what he
says."
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l.. LEE.

New Postage AcL.-Notice to the Public ana
Instructions to Postmasters.-1he following is a
recent enactment of Congress: "Be 1t enacted
6y the Senate and House Of Representatives Of he
United States Of America in Congress assembled,
That when any person shall endorse on any let
ter his or her name, and place of residence, as
writer thereof, the same, after remaining uncall'
ed for at at the Office to which it is directed thir
ty days, or the time the writer may direct, shall
be returned, by mail, to said writer; and no such
letters shall be advertised, nor shall the same
be treated as dead letters, until so returned te
the post Office of the writer, and there remain
uncalled for one quarter"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-08-23

To PREsERvB AHD DREss THE HA1R.-0ne of
the best dressings for the hair ever invented is
BURNETT's COCAINE. II is we'll known that
there is a principle in Cocoa-Nut Oil, owing to
which the hair of the natives of the South Seas,
who nse it, remains. glossy and never falls off,
Burnett has greatly improved this oil by chemi-
cal publication, and it now not only thoroughly
cleans the hair, forming q lather when rubbed
on, but keeps it glossy, slightly damp and in
form as brushed, for a long time. Ladies Dress
ing their hair deliberately, for the evening, will
find that it will keep it in shape for hours. It's
qualities as preventing the hair from falling off
are truly Observation-Disclosures BHIiehn.
Aug l6 33 At
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Temperance Picnic.

We had the pleasure, on Saturday last, of at
tending a picnic given by the Ridgeway Divls'
ion of the Sons of Temperance. The meeting
was largely attended and was one full of interest
to the Sons as well as the large number who as
sembled as their guests q number of ladies' was
also in attendance. Addresses were delivered IL
A:mwell Church, by H. A. Meetze, of Lexington,
Mr.. H. Judge Moore, editor Of the Son Of 7sm'
perance, and Prof. j. H. Carlisle, of Spartanourg'
They were all very successful efforts. That by
Prof. Carlisle was one Of the most impressive,
searching and effective Of the kind that we ever
listened to. His ideas were clearly conceived
c~oncisely expressed, and earnestly urged. Ine
speakers were all very much encouraged by the
highly respectable concourse which their cause
had brought together. The picnic and barbe'
cue was beautifully supplied. The whole affair
was an exceedingly pleasant and creditable one
-Cdrolnian.
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HoUsToN, August 7, 1860.

Extraordinary GaUenge.-We fud the follow
ing extraordinary challenge in the Petersburg
Iteligencer:
PRINCE GEORGE, July %, 1860.-The subscri-
Der, feeling himself to be the Champion of Pro
Slavery men South, will say that he can whip
the Champion of Anti. Slavery men North, either
on land or water. l will enter a room with him
the President Of the United States shall lock
the door behind US, and inspect US for every half
hour until the contest is ended. Or I will en-
ter q boat on the Mount Vernon side of the Pc
tomac, and meet him near the middle. Both
shall simultaneously leap from the end of his
boat and swim until we meet, when we will en-
gage; neither boat to approach until we both
agree as to the victory. My address is Temple
ton, Prince George, Va.
L. LEE.
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A Secret for One Hundred Years-The treasu.
rer Of Amherst College has lately received from
Mr.. Daniel Sears, of Boston, a heretofore liberia
benefactor of the college, o small and carefully
sealed box, with the instruction that it is not tc
opened for one hundred years, on pain of a for
fixture of the gift which it contains. Specula'
ton is at fault as to the contents and the reason
for the accompanying condition. The shrewd'
est guess is that the box holds deeds Of real
estate in Boston, now under lease for one hun.
dred years, but then to be transferred to the
college. But let US be patient till 1860, and then
we shall all know, says the Springfield Repu6tt'
can.
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Governor Gist.-The Fairfield Herald, in speak
ing of Gov. Gist's remarks at the close Of the
review in that District, says:
sin concluding his remarks, the Governor
dwelt at some length upon the political aspect Of
the country. He regarded the election Of Lin.
coin more than probable, in which event be
counselled separate State action at any and eve
ry hazard, as the last alternative for our saliva
ton, and felt satisfied that the brigade which be
had the pleasure to review would nobly respond
to their country's call, should her institutions
be so assaulted. He closed amid great applause"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-08-23

Lincoln's Cabinet.-We hear it rumored in po'
litical circles here, as coming from reliable Re-
publican sources, that the following is to be the
composition of Mr.. Lincoln's Cabinet, in case OF
his election Vim. H. Seward, Secretary of
State; Henry Winter Davis, Attorney General
John Sherman, Secretary of the Treasury Cas-
sius NJ. Clay, Secretary of the Interior; Benz
F. Wade, Secretary of the Navy John Hick-
man, Secretary of War; Schuyler Coifax, Post
master General Washington Star.
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RalroGds.-The following paragraph, from a

Ra1roads.-The following paragraph, from an
English Review, in March, 1926, sounds rather
queerly now: ..
awe are not advocates for visionary projects
that interfere with useful establishments. We
scout the idea ofrailroad as impracticable! n Il
What can be more palpably absurd and ridicu-
lous than the prospect held out of locomotives
travelling twice as fast as stage coaches? We
should as soon expect the people Of Woolwich
to suffer themselves to be fred of upon one OF
Congreve's rockts, as to put themselves ct the
mercy of such q machine, going ut such a rate
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Co1umbia Market.

Cohon.-We have no sales to report.
Hour.-Flour scarce. We quote S39@S83.
Extra family 81 per sack Of SO pounds.
Corn.-A good supply, without any change
in prices. We quote S1.l 5@Sl.D per bushei
of Sc pounds in bulk.
Peas.-Peas scarce, with an advanced in prices.
We quote 81 10 per bushel.
Bacon.-Country hog round, 123@l3; Sides
149141 Shoulders 12@12a; Hams l5c.
Lnrd.-l42@15c.
Wheat Bran.-S1.50 per 100 lbs.
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Gas and Shade Trees.-Several of the North
Carolina papers complain of damage to the shade
trees in their cities from the escape of gas from
the gas pipes. This has been the case in Green's
boro,' and in Raleigh, so celebrated as the "City
Of Oaks" The Greensboro Times suggests, in
addition to the obvious policy of employing COM
petent workmen to lay the pipes and thus pre-.
vent the saturation Of the earth Immediately in
the vicinity Of tree with gas, that holes be dug
around the trees and be kept filled with water.
1t is said that this has never failed in any in
stance to restore the tree, if applied before it was
fully dead.
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An interesting Relief of the Hero %: the Hermit
were shown yesterday the hat worn
by General Jackson on the occasion Of his inau-
guration as President of the, United.States for a
second term. The hat is in an excellent state OF
preservation, and though in its style forcibly re.
minding US Of its distinguished wearer, it would
hardly pass for fashionable. 1t is white, very
broad brimmed, and has q wide Grape on it. The
tip bears the imprint of the maker, "Orlando
Fisk, 1877, New Northumberland for His E1-
cellency, Gen. Andrew Jackson"
Nashville Banner: aug. 10Th.
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For the Yorkvfle Enquirer.
"OH YES! YOU CAN ALL MEET ME THERE

Oh yes! you can oil meet me there,
In that Home of the Happy and Blest,
Where the Borrowing cease from care
And the weary and worn are ct rest.
Thus whispered a dying young girl,
As she gazed on the weeping household,
And besought them to seek the rich pearl
OF great price-far more precious than gold
II.
Oh yes you may all meet me there,
If you lean on the same Heavenly Guide,
And feel neither trembling nor fear
As you trustingly walk by His side
Through the Vale of tie Shadow Of DEATH
His staff will support and sustain,
He will scatter the clouds with His breath
And the storm and the tempest enchain.
III.
Oh yes you shall all meet me there,
If you bear my last message in mind,
Unjust 90 now q place to prepare
For the loved ones l am leaving behind.
We will quatf from the sam Living Well
The Waters of Life there in store,
And in Glory and Bliss we will dwell
In the House of the Lord,
CLAUDE.
This was thu reply of an interesting young lady, on he
to the wishes of loving friends that they migf
rpaat bor IN ain In Haven
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ever known before-numbering a week ago as
high as two thousand visitors. Comfort in such
a jam is out of the question. You might as
we'll go to a nail-factory for silence, as to such
a mass OF folks for decent comfort.
The other Virginia springs are also said to bt
in the same condition of excessive patronage.
This patronage of Southern watering places i:
the result of political tendencies no doubt.
COLUMBIA, S. c. j. W. ID.
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gpetial Notifes.
Meetine of the Bible Society,

The annual meeting of the York District Bible
Society, will hold its session in this place, on
Thursday, the sixth of September. a sermo
for the occasion will be delivered by Rev. s. L.
WATSON, and an address BY Mr.. ]. R.. scHoRB.
The Au1iliaries and all persons friendly to the
cause, are respectfully invited to attend.
J. C. MILLER, Secretary.
Aug % "a st