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One Day Later from CALIFORNIA;.
ARRIVAL OF THE OVERLAND NAIL.

MALLOf u 0kAnoN, Jan. ~, lcOV'
The overland mail Of the 9th, With days later new,
from California, arrived this morning
The failure Of = Sacramento house, involving tempo
rary Suspension OF San Francisco obbng rm has been
undoubtedly magnned by portion Of the press into three
-four failures of heavy houses This is not correct
The San Francisco house compromised nj seventy cents
on the dollar and resumed No general uneasiness
felt, there being no cause for Il.
democratic caucus, nominate candidate for United
States Senator held at Sacramento the 5h. Seven
ballots taken the average vote Of which stood for
Weller, 81; Denver, 80; Baldwin, IL; Washington, Q,
Macdouga g. The result considered 10 be less ia
vorabie TO Mr.. Weller than was anticipated.
The United States steamer Saginaw went into oom-
mission the 9th and hoiste the flag Of Capt Schepck.
She was 70 start on the following day on seven days.
cruise
The liquor market showed an increased nrmness Cof-
fee pushed the stock bare One thousand boxes
fair candles taken speculation at 20c Otherwise
sales were small without indication Of movement In any
article.
The Pacific Railroad Couv6 ntion viii meet 1t Sacramento
on the first Monday in February. Dr. William Robe
Secretary Of the Convention has sent in comnnrrauon
70 the Senate and another the House containnga iuH
report Of the proceedings Of the late Conventou ocupy
ing in il some hundred aud nfty pages II wss wei
received IN both houses and referred 10 speci JOINT
committee.
The los Angeles Star says that the late storm 10 the
early part Of the very severe along the COAST
doing considerable damage TO the boats ard ighssrs
anchored et San Pedro.
Arrived at San Francisco Jan. b. United States steamer
Massachusetts, from the Oregon Coast.
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Nom nation of Chief Engineer OF the Fire
DepNrtmenl.

Department..
The Boards OF Foreen and Engineers Of the Fire De-
fastment met ast evening at Firemens Hail. in Mercer
street. TOR the purpose af nominating Chief Engineer,
Chief Engineer Harry Towards ter having expired.
Harry HOWARD, as Chairman, called the meeting to
srcer, and Mr. William Chambers ociatcd Secretary.
The attendance large, probably not single company
unrcpresented and the spirit Of debate and contest
strong and wrangng After the usual routine business
Of the calling OF the roll reading Of the minutes and the
collection of the dues, Mr. DoEry, Of Hose Company No.
H. offered resolution regarding the arrangements for
the election the Chief Ensnecr which afterwards
lest and an amendment, certainly quite supplementary
proposed carried and adopted
tie amendment made by Mr. John Harrington,
although nearly Jentsai with the original resolution
and should have been lost when the original miscared
verbatim as follows
Resolved Tha. the election for Chief Engueer be held
eseh coppApys house the evening Of The 18th inst,
resolved That each company shall be made
1y me sno ~ s Of each siwpany under oath
s..a company who are legally sus' "a % election
that p. ~ ss 3D., n
snder seal 10 the inspectors appointed fer men
Of The rs he said % ps saa
said g wncn aGs saa
he sasd shall b continued hcu'
spesSy rrsrn 70 the common ounc for oossrmson he
sAd return to be sworn g BY SAID in.pec.os wm Char
Lsvs, Engine !, TO be inspectors Of Election.
Aer considerable discussion the ayes and being
taken repeatedly motions and counter motions, the dis
on informal matters being very spirited and heat
ed 1t about eleven O'Clock the following named gentlemen
were nominated and the following test vote taken
Voes
Johp A. Crecicr ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 81
John Decker .,.......................7 q
AIRED Sarsou -. 4.
vonng because he had frequently requested 70 vot
ser John Decker. His received, and he di
not vote. So, according the Board of Forec an the
representative Of the 1oard OF Engineers Mr.. Bach Mr.
John DenSers chances 10 be decided tho 7th Of Feb
Fusry are very gooi.
The meeting tnen adjourned
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The Police Commissioners.

The Board met yesterday afternoon, Commissioners
Bailey and Sranahap absent
George Foster Of the Fourteenth ward, reiast.ed
and the following appointed ID. Morrissey, j.
Schnertacker, w. Griswoil aud J. Hslorcn
Four men were appointed specials
The following members OF the Old force reinsia,ed-
J. Heaiy, J Fitzgerald, VIM Gwerkcr, FRS. ward; f.
Kealy, Third ward; Y. Connor, Fourth ward r. Bur.
war;; J. Cutlery, Sr., y Murphy, T. ivnra, seventh
ward T. Brennan, Eighth ward; W. wortn J. l., Forge
repth ward W. Eneer, Seventeenth ward; James Cabre
W. Doyle, Twentieth ward.
The resignation Of r. Carle Of the Seventeenth ward
received and accepted, and the officers detailed al ne
Court placed under the Deputy Superintendent
hlsrd then adjourned
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whig
Mr. DAVIS, (aem) Of Mss, bad voted for Mr. Bococs,
but changed TO DIR. Smith, &c had told his constu
ents he would vote as he pleased.
Mr. HctAE (oem of Miss, called attention TO the fact
that democratic nominee had ever got moro than half
the American vote but the democrats could be
and just, he voted for Mr.. Smith. (Applsase.)
Mr. HNpAAs, (dem,) Of ark, had always voted for a
democrat and desired 10 do to the end, but would
for MI Smith, with the understanding that De has
time, directly or indirectly, been connected with the
Nsng s and 1 sns @
of evils. He never culogizei old wings
Mr. BuRCH, (dem) Of CAL said iaasmuch two thirds
OF the democrats here had voted for Mr. Smith, he would
be governed by their course and do likewise.
Mr.. O0BB, (dem.) Of Ala, reoiced that there a
man row IN nomination who could gee the support Of
significant fact He (Mr. Cobb) had bren called old
hard shell Baptist preacher. Qanghtcr.) He did not
aude 70 this in dsrespec TO the clerical profession but
he had never been able 70 aspire the dignity OF that
position He would rather be minister than q member
Of Congress, however. BE wanted to exhort while
Uaughter) We have to-day undertaken to elect
Speaker We now making great, and, crust speedy
progress and will be able present 10 the country
the fact that organized Should national meu
not unite to defeat those who endorse Helpers book aud
their candidafeS address myself to those gentlemen
who little Obstinate Uaughtcr) II yoa lose ,nis
appeal my democratic friends from the Northwest To
come 70 the reecue. vote for Mr. Smith.
MI }aam o. NO. o., ssm s s smn ito, nsa re- re-
ception Of two or three. He changed TO Mr Smith
Mr. DAVIDSON, (dem) Of La, remarked that the other
day when he voted for Mr. Maynard he said he would
vote Tor any national with view TO the organtzs
ton of the House. He had assured that Mr. Smith
bad never belonged 10 the Know Nothing party but was
himself OF his respect for old line hgs in voting FOR VIZ
Smith.
Mr.. Rvyrx (dcm) Of N. C., said he standing
alone from tho Southern phAlanx. He bad never voted
for whom his brother democrats az the North were
NOT willing To support He had always found them true
men, disposed 20 give equal and exact justice to all sec
tons he would support Mr. Smith any other who
would roll back the tide Of fAuaticsm.
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gentleman TO be an old line whg representative Of ma
tona men and supporter OF that galxy Of star. and
stripes which embIazoD and illustrate the history of this
while not entirety such as / am, a demo,
ins wSe. wbs free fro bs s~rosy q Know oa
NothDgsm Under these circumstances, sir, at this ad
vanced period of debera,on with the country gazing
ntenty upon and every pulsaon Of s heart beating
with anxiety 70 tho RESULT deem II my duty 70
change my vote, and cast Tor Mr. Smith, Of North Caro
lima Tremendous applause followed from the hall and
Renewed cries from the republicans Announce the
vote %
Mr.. BARR changed TO Mr.. Smith.
Mr. sasss.s sp Of Ohio :, ns y, point rose and
Mr.. JcNKrS (rep Of Pa, said be had voted for Mr..
Smith, believing him 10 be . national American, but he
now discovered that he was an old line whig, and de-
cned to the question whether he in favor Of
slave CODE He must, therefore, vote for Mr. Sherman
The movement created considerable excitement II
was the commencement Of unelectins Mr.. Smith:
Mr. SCRANTON, (rep) Of Pa, also changed from Mr..
Smith to Mr. Sherman and put In nomination Mr. Cor win
amid cries from the democratic side Of Too lAse."
Mr.: HrpAAN, referring 70 these changes said they
Of the Houee
Cries Of "order" from the republican sdo The confu
Mr. GARRETT (dem Of Va insisted on the restoration
of order Nothing could be done till this was effected
The CLERK imploringly asked gentlemen 10 take their
seats, and vigorously Knocked with bis hammer
Mr. MORRIS, (repl Of Pa, understood there was dis
position On the Of ss % "a h
vote from Mr. Smith and give Il 70 Mr. Cnrwu, who was
distinguished for eminent services and for nationality OF
opinions and soundness the great issues which d
vide the country.
fAprause and hisscs in the galleries and rude demon
etrAtions on the floor
Mr. BURNETT immediately moved that the galleries be
cleared
The CLERK said that persons bal been admitted the
floor by courtesy, and therefore should not violate the
rules OF decorum Should there be such repeated demon
STATIONS the galleries, he would direct the officers
clear them Of all persons whether in the ladies' gen
tlenep's galleries.
Mr. HursroS thought the Clerk shoald be kale ndul-
gent this the most extraordinary before the
world Really, II any thing would justify such manifesto
tons this would.
The republicans stnntoriousy called 0rder y in cho.
rue
The CLERK, in reply to Mr.. Houston, said this was
extraordinary scene and therefore there the greater
nec ssy 10 preserve oguy. Some minutes elapsed be-
fore order restored
Me- kiETr. (dem of c., 70 state the grounds
upop which he wonld change his necessary. For
eight weeks they had been attempting to or
eanize The House
&f FARSswoKru, trep) Of ILL.,, insisted that such dis
cvssion ont 81 order
Mr.. KErT-fbep III, discuss the point OF order.
Cries from democratic siie--SsGo On"
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equality in the Union, end Of abrogating
our rights Of property Is the 'irrepressible
conflict practically inaugurated by deeds Of
blood and, butohery at Harper's Ferry. to be the
fundamental principle Of their administration
With those who have been at all observant Of the
progress of opinions and developements for the
last twelve months, there can be but one opinion
In the event Of the triumph of the Black Repub-
lican party, the rights and welfare Of the South
win be deeply imperiled. It seems to me that
all minor differences and ruimportant issues
which are calculated to distract and divide us OF
home, should be ignored; and that we should be
prepared to present an undivided phalan1 when
the time comes which is TO try the souls Of the
men of the South.
acknowledge the claims Of the district to my
services in political capacity whenever they
are desired; but am persuaded that no inte-
rest, apart from selfish considerations, would be
subserved by my consenting to become esndi-
date for Senator. TIE District is peculiarly IA
vored, in having at her command the services
Of the gentlemen who have already declared
themselves aspirants for the Office.
appreciate the compliment paid mein sug-
eesting my name in connection with the high
and responsible Office Of State Senator. must,
nevertheless, beg leave respectfully to decline
the nomination. Very Respectfully,
-. EDWARD MOORE.
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CH1LLs AND FEVER CHILLs AND FEyER!!-
One of the greatest remedies that has ever been
laid before the public, for Fever and Ague, and
which have received the highest encomiums from
the press and the people, is DIR. j. HOSTEL
TER'S CELEBRATED BITTERS. Who would
endure the tortures arising from this terrible
disease, when it can be so easily cured Who
would endure sleepless nights, burning fevers
and icy chills alternately, when remedy can be
obtained for mere trife? And yet how many
families linger out painful existence under this
deadly blight. and do nothing but gulp down
ouinine, until it becomes as common as their
daily meals, and yet they are not relieved
None but the foolish and weak would hesitate to
procure these valuable Bitters, and save them
selves intense agony.
For sale by ALLISON & BRATToN, and W..
B. GRIFFIN, Yorkville, S. c.
March ! 8 I'm
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LETTER FROM PUNCH.

HICKORY FIAT, MISS, March 10, 1850.
Dear Enquirer i: Although I do not suppose /
can add any thing to the interest Of your COL
umns, nor exalt myself to the same rank with
such brilliant corps Of Editors and contribu-
tors as you possess, yet I have disposition at
times to indulge in propensity for scribbling; !;
and just at this time my thoughts are oentered
in Yorkyille-the luminous spot from which
your lights are shed. Pardon me, then, fa few
Of my random thoughts, in commonplace garo,
should find their way into your sanctum.
imagine You to be in very good humor this
, morning, with spirits light and gay, and smiling
with delight upon the beauties that surround you.
The skies are bright with the glow of morn
ing sun and your prosperous town reflects in
charming colors its golden beams. Here you be-
hold pretty little flower, unfolding its tiny
bosom to the gentle caresses of the soft sunlight
there you hesr the feathered warbler strike his
first notes of song to his early love; and, again,
you see tie tender plant springing up from its
mother earth. These are tokens of Spring /;
and we know its approach must exact the tribute
of q smile from every body in and about York
Vile, especially if your winter has been as ice:
bound and gloomy as ours of Hickory Flat; and
that is probable, as we inhabit about the same
latitude.
It is said that the severity of the past winter
exceeded any that this section has experienced
for several years, and its effects are rather dis
astrous. The entire wheat crop was ruined ;
literally "nipped in the bud" So biscuits
never too plenty bere-will be alarmingly scarce
for time to come.
Speaking of the scarcity Of biscuits, snd to
convince you of the fact, I am tempted to re-
hearse an anecdote told me not long since by
friend. He and two other gentlemen were trsv-
cling in certain locality, and stopped OF q
house by the way-side for dinner. A lad of ten
or twelve years made his appearance; and, in
return for some little attentions of the boy, one
Of the travellers presented him with dry biscuit
from his pocket. The boy after examining it
with an air of curiosity for some time, brighten
ed up with smirk of conceit IS much as to say,
''fool me if you can )" and placing the biscuit on
the hearth, watched it closely and in silence for
few minutes, and then, as if little dissppoint-
ed some way, took up fire coal and placing it
on top of the object of his curiosity, exclaimed
with emphasis, "by thunder I make 90 '0alh."-
No head or feet appearing to indicate the terra
pin, his wonder increased, until an explanation
followed, only partially, however, to the boys
satisfaction. The story may be true or not true;
but one thing can vouch for, -four is worth $s
per barrel and corn 81 per bushel here at this
time, and is on an up grade. Barring the scarcity
of these items, Mississippi is all fright side
up," unless per chance some Of the bluffs OF
hills lying contiguous to and overlooking the
..father of waters" have become light-headed
and tumbled topsy-turvy into the foods below
though have heard of no such disaster of late
PUNCH.
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From the Little Rock True Democrat.

Died, in this city, on Thursday, the 23d inst,
of consumption, Mr.. W. L. D. Williams.
It is seldom we are called upon to record the
death of one more lovely in his character, OF
whose prospects for future distinction and use
fulness were brighter than those OF the deceased
How often are the fairest flowers soonest gather
ed, and the most promising first to be cut down
by death.
Mr.. Williams was born in York District, South
Carolina, on the 21st of May, 1888; and came
with his parents to this State, in ie4Z: Ills
early education was received from his father,
Rev. A. Williams, who, for many years was an
able and faithful preacher of the Gospel, as well
as successful teacher Of the young
Mr. WIS first entrance upon public life was
in 1850, when he served as page Of the House Of
REPRESENTATIVES of this State. In 1852, he was
chosen Assistant Secretary of the Senate, and
in 1854 he was elected the Secretary of tina,
In January, 1854, few months before he was
one and twenty, he was licenced to practice law
in the Supreme and Inferior courts Of Arkansas
by Judge Walker This, though not in accord
ance with the law, was permitted by the Judge
in compliment to him for his great proficiency
in legal knowledge. The high hopes Of hi
friends, excited by his brilliant career in the be
ginning, were more than realized in the stana NJ
took in the profession before his death.
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sS SARsApAR1LIA has long been endorsed by
the Medical Faculty as mild, safe and effective
aperient and Alternative. To extend its useful
ness, all the scientific appliances of modern
chemistry have been put in requisition by Messrs.
SANDS to obtain pure extract of its medici-
nal properties Combining Herewith vegetable
products, they are enabled with confidence to
offer to the public sure and certain remedy for
all diseases arising from impurity of the blood,
or arrangement of the hillary functions.
Prepared and sold by A. B. & D. SANDS,
Druggists, 100 Fulton Street, New York.
Sold also by ALLISON & BRATTON, York
vile, 8. C. Sold also by Druggists generally.
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It is the uniform, constant and unvarying tes-
timony of those best qualified to judge in the
matter. that he had no superior, of his age, if
an equal, as a lawyer, \ the State. God had
given him mind naturally clear and compre-
hensive, and he had richly furnished it with
literary and legal information. His career was
onward and upward; and had his life been spar
ed, he would have been one Of the first men in
the State. Under the pressure of affection, his
energy Of character and activity Of mind were
most wonderful when ordinary men would have
given up in despair, he took courage from his
weakness, to labor with increasing diligence,
knowing that his time was short. Having in
himself monitor that his sun would 20 early
down, he worked while it was day. And, as
men live more in deeds than in years, he lived
longer than many of those who live to greater
age than himself. His mind was early imbued
with the principles of divine truth and his con-
science was tender and susceptible Of religious
impressions from his earliest recollection. The
conviction that he ought TO preach the Gospel,
fastened itself upon his mind when he was quite
young; and like faithful body guard, it fol-
lowed him all the days Of his life. In the end,
he made all the reparation it was possible for
him to make, for having failed to do his duty in
this respect; for he consecrated all his worldly
ouuotduCC euOuuIluS W 1V VI 1S,ooo uohoA ., w
the cause Of ministerial education, and bequeath-
ed it to the Theological Seminary, in Columbia,
South Carolina.
Since 1857, Mr.. W. had been consistent and
beloved member of the Presbyterian church in
this city. The fiery trial Of sfliction, through
which he was called to pass, only served to pu-
rify and strengthen his faith in Christ. He could
saw with Paul., 81 know whom have believed,
and am persuaded that he is able to keep that
which have committed unto him against that
day." He loved to hear the word of God, and
to talk about the things of the eternal world
He said, only short time before his death, 81
know the Lord is my shepherd, and shall not
want"
The long journey, and the narrow resting
place, had no terrors for him his trust was in
God, his Saviour, whose presence gives JOY, even
in the dark valley and shadow of death. He
had 80 lived the latter days Of his pilgrimage,
that he approached the grave
Like one who wraps the drapery Of his couch
About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams"
He has passed through glory's moving gate,
and now walks in paradise. "The righteous
shall be in everlasting remembrance"
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Advertisement
NOMINATION.

NOmlNAX1ONs
Nessrs. Editors While other sections OF the
District, as it appears from your paper, are pre-
senting the names Of gentlemen for the Legisla-
ture, permit rs to express preference in this
matter by bringing forward the name of Mr.. A.
BAxrEn SPRINGS. We do this without consulta-
ton with Mr.. SPRINGS, and solely because we
are desirous to procure his services as Repre-
sentative from York District He has heretofore
filed the position most acoeptably to all; and
has illustrated the characteristics qualifying him
for every duty which may devolve upon high
toned gentleman, a scholar and an honest legis.
lator. sSs s E
We hope Mr.. SPRINGS will accept the nomina-
ton, and we pledge to him a fattering vote at
CLAY HILL.
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LIVERY STABLE.
YORK.VIIIE. s.. O.

YORKVILLE, S. O.
A PARTNERSHIP has been formed by the un.
N dersigned, who will hereafter carry on o
LIVERY STABLE, in Yorkville, at the old
stand, under the firm of whitaker & G0ORE.
First-rate teams, horses and vehicles, with
experienced drivers, will always be on hand to
convey passengers to any point, on reasonable
terms. Spacious STOCK-LOTS are attached to
the Stables, and the cribs are kept abundantly
supplied with good provender.
Horses fed and cared for, by the meal, day,
week or month.
Mr.. JOHN CASHION, the renowned 'whip,'
will always be found, as usual, at the Stables,
ready and prompt to serve our customers.
A continuation Of the generous patronage here
tofore given to this Stable, is respectfully solicit
ted. 7. MORRISON WHITAKER,
LAWSON D. GOORE.
Jan 19 8 II
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Charlotte Market.

Considering the busy season among the farm
ers, the market was pretty active last week.
But little Cotton was offered. In consequence
of the decline in the foreign market, holders
have held back waiting for ON advance. We
make no alterations in prices. The highest figure
paid last week was 10s for good middling
Flour was rather stiff last week, and some
sales were made at Sc 45 for extra in barrels,
and SO 224 for sacks. Though prices slightly
receded towards the close Of the week.
White Wheat brought 81 AZ per bushel, but
most sales were made at 81 40.
Corn has advanced, and is in demand.
Bacon has been offered pretty freely-1O2 for
hog round has been about the ruling price.
- - -.sray q - 80. Democrat.