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EwART'S FLORIDA.

This is the title of long and interesting let
ter, published in very neat style, by Mr.. W. J.
DUFFIE, of Newberry. The letter is addressed
to Chancellor JOHNSON, by DAVID EwART, from
Orange Spring, Florida; and gives a succinct
account of the climate, soil, productions, geolo.
gy, flora, zoology, &c., &C., of that State. The
letter is sent by mail for 80 cents.
We give below q few extracts; and refer those
wishing fuller statements, to the letter:
"It is but seldom that We have frost. Then
the ice seldom exceeds the eighth Of IN inch in
thickness. .".'.""If there is any perfectly healthy
spot in Florida, this (0range Spring. is it,
1.-THE air is very pure. The sulphureous and
saline elements with which it is impregnated
tend to neutralize the noxious vapors which the
winds watt this way. The vapors which arise
from this Spring strike the olfactory nerves
several miles of. ."'...."Sugar cane does well on
hammock land. 1t is o much surer crop than
cotton and pays better. ."...."So far as the peach
is concerned, there is but one opinion e., that
our peaches surpass any peaches raised else
where. ".'...."Garden productions can be had
fresh through the whole year, if time and cir
cumstances are properly attended to."''''''"1
DOUBT Whether any part ol the "orlu can SHOW
such magnificent forest Of pine-five hundred
miles long by one hundred miles wide. Turpen-
tine alone, will, in one year, pay for oil the land
the pines grow upon from which it is extracted /;
and, in addition, pay those engaged in it fair
compensation for their labor. ."....."The export
of fat cattle is very large, and the home con-
sumption larger" "......"The sea coast abounds
in variety of excellent fish" "...."The Flora
of this State is extremely rich and beautiful,
but its history has been only very partially writ
ten. Every succeeding month in our year opens
o new leaf, full of floral beauty. No one has
scented it's classic odors but Bartram, of Phila-
delphia, who wrote and published the Botany of
East Florida, about seventy-two years ago.
"The Ornithology of Florida has been ably ex-
plored by Audubon. ."'.''""The Geology of the
State is exceedingly rich, and quite varied, and,
so far as I am Informed, remains an unexplored
field. ."....""The facilities of conference.-the
natural productions of soil-the varied restora-
tves-the capability of her soil for various pro-
ductions-and her fisheries, SC. all these must,
ere long, make Florida one of the most wealthy
States in the Confederacy, as she is now one OF
the richest in natural resources"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-03-01
YORKVlLLE, S. c.
THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH /, 1860.

Special Notice.-All communications, on
matters connected with the paper, should be ad-
dressed to "THE YoRKy1LIE ENQUIRER" and
not to the Editors or Proprietor personally. Per.
sons desiring prompt attention to their favors,
must bear this in mind.
pGr Capt. D. D. MOORE, Maj. MYIEs SMITH,
SAMUEL G. BROWN, ]. L.. THOMPSON, and SAMUEL
J. KUYKENDAL, of York; JOHN R. ALLEN, Pos
Master at Chester, S. c.; JOSEPH WALKER, 12C
Meeting street, Charleston, S. c.; and WILLIAM
D. Cook, of Bennettsville, are authorized agent:
of the ENQUIRER.
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DEATH OF SAMUEL MELTON, ESQ.

Many of our readers will be panied to learn
the death of this exemplary man, and consistent
Christian. His death occurred, suddenly, on
Saturday last, 25th ult., at Hopewell, in this
District
Mr.. MELTON was in the seventy-second year
of his age. For period of nearly twenty eight
years, he was the Post Master of Yorkvile.-
For o long time he had been member of the
Independent Church, and adorned his professions
by life of genuine piety.
He was buried in this place On last Monday
and his remains were followed by large con-
course of friends, to their last resting place.
The example of his life will linger, like perfume
around the fragments of broken vase, till many
who knew him, return unto dust.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-03-01
CHARLESTON ADVERTISERS.

JOSEPH WALKER, l20 Meeting street, dealer
in paper, envelopes, cards, &C., of every descrip-
ton. From our personal knowledge of his gen.
temanly and business qualities, We take great
pleasure in giving Mr.. Walker an unstinted re-
commentator to our readers.
KERR1soN and LEID1Na, Hasel-street, one door
from King; importers of foreign and domestic
dry goods.
WALTER HovEY, 1877 East Bay; dealer in Ker-
osene oil, by the barrel or single gallon.
FoGART1Es and STILLMAN, 157 King-strect,
corner of Wentworth; cash dry goods house.
W. R. MORTON, 1873 Meeting street; dealer in
Hardware, cutlery, guns, pistols and plantation
tools, imported expressly for the Southern trade.
H. W. KINsMAN, 223 King.street, dealer in
Curtain Goods -149 King-street, agent for
Grover and Bakers Sewing machines.
These enterprising merchants of Charleston
are prepared, in their several departments OF
trade, to supply the demand in the country and
we recommend their advertisements to the con-
sideration of those of our readers who may wish
to make purchases. Give Charleston at least one
fair and impartial trial. 1t will cost but little
to do so and will, no doubt, ultimately rebound
to the interest of our section. 4 small sacri.
fee (?) of profit and pleasure united endeavor
to build up our common interests. and mutual
sustenance impaired by sellers and consumers to
each other will strengthen our cause, and tend
Mt the same time to save the Union.
The 'hue and cry everywhere is 'non.inter.
course; but Charleston cannot carry out this
policy by herself. To be successful, it must be
embraced by all. She might burden her stores
and warehouses with merchandise sufficient for
for all the South but, unless she were traded
with, it would only ruin her, while it would not
promote, one jot, the cause of Southern indepen,
dence.
Some merchants have felt the force of these
truths, and pledged themselves to support
Charleston. This support is not general, for the
simple reason that Charleston does not rival n
York, as commercial city, in the estimation Of
the, people. In builiug up a mart Of our own, a
great centre for the business of the South, what
is needed first, is supply extensive enough tc
meet the demands, and all the demands Of the
country Charleston, to secure large trade,
must render it certain to those whose patronage
she seeks, that she can, and will, supply what
ever articles they want Then the people must
know this. She must acquire q broad: popular,
business reputation. The prestige of u name
often does wonders.
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1t were an easy matter to buy herself, if she.
could only sell herself, into great city. The
question then is, how can she secure extensive
Advertising is one means. This
should be done, too, in the country press, which
reaches the body of the merchants, and what is
equally essential, the body of the people. Many
might wish to order from Charleston houses,
and not know whom to address. Others might
be willing to patronize her exclusively, yet not
do so, because her name is not household word
among their customers. 1t is far more impor-
tant for Charleston merchants to advertise now,
than for those of New York, or even Baltimore !;
because these latter have already an establish
ed name, as trading marts, throughout the coun-
try. A great city, instinct with life, energy
and progress is not to be built up in single sea-
son. Charleston is now at tide in her affairs,
which, taken at the food, will lead her on to
fortune. But existing excitement will not, can
not, long sustain her, useless she sustains her.
SELF The principles of free trade-buy cheap
and sell to the best advantage-will triumph ;
and if she sets herself up as the rival Of New
York, she must be the rival.
Charleston, too, must be the architect OF her
own fortune. She must hold out inducements
that will command attention, and enforce pa
tronage We believe she is moving forward in
the right direction. She has imported extensive
" this winter. Her merchants are laying in a
large and varied stock of spring goods; and Of
feriug them at New York prices, with the rea-
sonable hope that merchants of the interior
will give them trial. They are beginning tc
advertise more freely in the country press; and
thus to make known to the people their ability
to supply their wants. This course, continued
without cessation and without abatement, viii
secure to her glorious destiny. Her fortune is
in her own hands. She may seize the auspiciou:
moment to make herself first class mercantile
city end then she cannot fail to attract South
ern trade through the one strong principle thai
rules the world-self interest
Whatever inducements may be presented by
Charleston whatever action taken by the couu
merchants whatever impression received by thu
people, one thing is evident: they are all linked
together in the bonds Of q common interest
and common destiny.
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COLUMBIA CORRESPONDENCE.
COLUMBIA, Feb, 1850.

,rhere be- perhaps, who barren hearts ayow,
Gold "a the rocks on Torneo's hoary brow
but can't think there are any such in Columbia'
this bright, beautiful morning. But, if there is,
within its bounds, one lonely, one frozen heart
to day, it cannot fal to receive life and love from
him who said: Blessed are they that mourn for
they shall be comforted.' 1t makes my heart
sing for joy to see the glad and merry sunshine
old EARTH too, seems rejoicing, and all nature
welcomes the eapproach Of Spring. Hope is sweet;
and, think, this is the reason many Of US prefer
Spring to Summer; for though there is enough
Of beauty in the sunny showers oftAprlL and the
clear blue skies of May, to make their return
eagerly greeted, still there is deeper joy in the
thought that the buds Of to-day bear, folded
within their petals, the blossoms and fruits Otto
morrow. Summer has, it is true, rich dover
of beauty but there is no promise in its full and
perfect loveliness. We smile to mark the en-
panding charms of her beauteous forerpnner;
but we sigh to think of the fading fower and fall.
ing leaf which tell her hearts last throb, and OF
the mournful winds that ohsunt her dirge. But
we need not yet be sad for Spring must soon be
ours. ,. ,a.E .-
I cannot write long letter, dear ENQUIRER;
for it is an old rule to make hay while the sun
shines Do you want to know the quality OF
my hay? Well, prepare to be surprised! Just
picture to yourself, your lady correspondent
trundling hoop, about as large as herself, a.
round the yard, and you will have my 'haystack'
in perspective. Ifyour imagination fails to
hang the picture in the right light, just come
here and promise to show it to Perfection
You know these things hare their day and, as it
may be long before another hoop paroxysm' is
here, we are in duty bound to relieve Mr. Nc
KEsz1E of his wares. Now, don't say you ap-
prove of the exercise, Sc. I know it is highly
improper; but, then, have natural horror OF
all proper things and sol don't care.
PERLA.
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inc YOU all the success your noble cause de-
serves, shall always be happy to hear Of your
The Texas Legislature has laid down q
platform of principles in reply to the South Ca
rolina resolutions. The State Governments, they
say, are the great bulwsrk against consolidation
and ani-republicanism. The Constitution OF the
United States, therefore, must be maintained
and defended, 'as it is the cement Of the Union
as we'll in its limitations and reservations as in
it's authorities and powers The work Of Black
Republicanism is to 'break down the barriers be-
tween the ,States;' to sectionslize and consoli-
date the powers, &c., of the Federal Government
All the States are then appealed to, to prove their
devotion-in ensuing State and Federal elec-
tions-to the Constitution and the Union. If this
appeal is made in vain, they recommend refer
ence of the whole subject of their Federal rela-
tions to the people Of Texas. ...
Tits stated now, that Macaulay's History
of England will be continued by Sir CHARLES
TREvEIYEs, the Governor Of Madras, who was
for twenty-five years the intimate friend Of Ma
oAuIAY, occupying the same house and receiving
the impress of his views and opinions. Sir
TREvELYEN is described as vigorous and origi.
nal writer. Under the signature Of Tndophiles,
he published in the London Times, during the
Indian mutiny, letters which made deep and
decided impression in Englpnd. A series o.
letters published in Calcutta paper, as early
as 1884 brought him into the notice of Lore
WILLIAM BEsrw1cK, and raised him to the ranl
Of Secretary Of Government. In this capacit.
he became intimate with MAcAULAY who wal
then member of council and q law commits
sioner; and this intimacy lasted for the remainder
of the historians life.
- The House Of Representatives Of th'
Kentucky Legislature has passed bill for tn
removal of free negroes from that State. Th
bill provides that no negro shall be regarded q
set free, until his owner gives bond for hi
removal from the State in ninety days; make
it felony for free negroes to 60 into the State
prohibits their marriage with slaves, and per
mits those not wishing to leave the State t.
choose q master or mistress, to be sold int
slavery at half of their appraised value.
The following paragraph throws decided,
o neu light on the subject:
"a new light of intense brilliancy, has beef
exhibited lately at the London Crystal Palace
tits obtained by projecting jet Of oxygen ant
hydrogen, or oxygen and carburetted hydrogen
gases combined, upon surface Of lime, whicl
is protected from crumbling. 1t is called tn
Lime Light. The power Of illumination is sal
to be IMMENSE single jet Of medium sig
being equivalent to the light Of four hundre'
wax candles Of four to the pound. 1t costs onl.
two cents an hour, and is well adapted to light
ing places where an immense illumination
required, such as lighthouses, manufactures
churches, bridges, wharves, sc. All who wit
messed the experiments were satisfied with thei
success" -.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-03-01
RETURN-OAY.

Saturday last was Return-Day for York Dis
trict The return was smaller than for the past
four or FIVE years, not reaching two hundred
cases, including sacceptances.' The majority of
the cases are of the tom tod order, and of but
little consequence. Whether this is caused by
the small indebtedness of our people, or the
leniency of creditors, we are unable to say. How
ever, the only parties that can grumble, are the
lawyers.
The Court sits on Monday, 18th instant We
learn that His Honor, Judge GLOVER, will pre-
side
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For the Yorkville Enquirer.
A SNAKE IN THE GRASS.

Messrs. Editors: Permit me to call the atten-
ton of your readers to a book included in cat
alogue, circulating at the South, from the house
of Derby & Jackson, New York, soliciting patron
age on the gift system. Western Border Lite is
the title of the book, written by Fanny Hunter of
Connecticut. ,, ge
Judging from the title, people are liable to be
deceived, and when it is too late, to find that
instead of book giving real information, o work
of fiction in which the seeds Of abolitionism are
skillfully sown, is imposed upon them.
The reader is introduced to the family of q
wealthy STAKEHOLDER in Western Missouri, with
whom Fanny boardedwhile teaching school there.
Among others, two or three of the servants are
specially brought into notice; one Of whom is q
very aged and pious negro woRsn, called Aunt
Phebe. In Fanny's walks and rambles with her
pupils, she frequently visited the negro quarters;
and she recites at length the conversations she
often had with the servants, sympathizing with
them in all their troubles. In her recital of the
little difficulties between the white and black
members Of the family, the cruelties of the for
mer are 30 represented as to excite the indigna-
ton of the unguarded reader, while all his SYM
pathies are enlisted for the oppressed sldve.
Farther on, in collision between sla7ehold-
er and q Yankee, about disputed land claim,
the former is represented as naughty, overbear-
ing tyrant, scarcely having an equal for cruelty
on the pages of history, while the other is shown
up as an honest, industrious, upright, but unfor-
tunate man. After preparing the mind of the
reader, she openly denounces slavery, and in
elaborate arguments, endeavors to show the evil
resulting from the institution.
Is that Western border life? I, the writer Of
this sketch, have travelled over considerable
portion of the Western countries; and do not
remember to have seen single instance of such
life as is depicted in this false book, which BY
its deceitful name hopes to find its way to many
freside at the South. If may be the means
of warning a single fellow citizen to shun this
designing production, I will feel amply rewarded
for my trouble. A little girl Of my acquaintance,
thinking it pretty book of interesting stories
from which she could learn much of life in the
far west, sent through the mail for it. To her
kindness l am indebted for its perusal. If my
little friend chances to read this caution, feel
assured she willheartily indulge the hope that it
may save others from similar imposition.
H. D. S.
CLAY HILL, s. c., Feb, 1860.
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nominated JOHN POOLE, of Elizabeth City, for
Governor. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS WATTLEs, formerly
one Of the editors of the Herald of Freedom, and
an old friend Of JOHN BRowN, is at Washington
to give testimony before the Harper's Ferry in
vestipatine committee. ........The Liverpool Aer-
cu-v has PLACED in its columns, in addition to the
customary notices of births, marriages and
deaths, new heading, under which are chroni-
cled the divorces that are daily granted by the
courts. .......The Opposition Convention Com
mittee of Virginia are opposed to the organiza-
ton of a National Union party. ''''''."The Ches-
ter Standard mentions sale in that District, at
the residence of the late THOMAS WRIGHT, where
thirty. nine negroes were sold at fair prices
field hands ranged from one thousand to fifteen
hundred dollars. '...'""'The strike among the
sboemakers of Massachusetts,, originating at
Natick, the residence of Senator Wilson, has
spread to every manufacturing town in that
State !; and the 22d February was appointed for
q general suspension Of work unless their wages
were raised. ......".The Texas Legislature ad-
iourned without action on the resolutions intro
duced in response to the South Carolina resolu-
tions. ......A debating club in Worcester, lately
discussed the important question: whether q
ROSTERS knowledge Of day-break is the result
of observation or instinct. .'......The celebrated
JOHN Ross, Chief of the Cherokee Nation Of
Indians, passed through Lynchburg, Virginia, on
Wednesday, on his way to Washington He was
accompanied by his family. '"""The Post Office
department paid out on Saturday, over Sl,o0O,-
900 of the debt due contractors. .'''''"The Great
Eastern Steamship Company have resolved to
borrow fifty thousand pounds sterling, and pre-.
pare the monster vessel for sea Immediately.
Great Britain alone consumes annually $24,
|eOo,e00 worth of cotton goods. ..''...''The Per-
sonal Liberry Bill, and the bill to prevent slave
hunting in New York, both Of which are intended
by the Black Republicans to counteract the
fugitive slave law in that State, are set down tt
be discussed next Wednesday as the special or
der of business. ......".In 1859, the total value
of the exports from Great Britain amounted tt
e13O,513,1 1856, Of which G47, ,02O, ,92O consisted
of cotton goods and yarns. '.'.'''"The San Juar
difficulty will probably be settled by England
taking that island, and yielding some other poin
as an equivalent. ......"'South Carolina in 6
communication to the Winnsboro' Register, nomi
mates ex-governor WISE, of Virginia, for thu
next Presidency.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-03-01

The Toothachs.-0ur cotemporory OF the
Southern Mercury has doubtless often ''enjoyed"
that peculiar sensation which accompanies the
toothache, and erects the following standard as
prerequisite to full and satisfactory realiza-
ton Of the .'delectable pain:"
''To enjoy this delectable pain to its fullest
extent, you should have it in all its glory for
about week. Let the pain permeate and in
sinuate into every portion of the diseased mem
Der, racing, jumping and springing around gene,
rally like rats ina corn crib; let 1t ache until
you can't tell whether the pain is in your mouth,
on the top of your head, or in your cravat but
rather think it is oil around there; let 1t acne
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-03-01
THE INDIAN LAND CHRONICLE.

We learn with pleasure, that the publication
of the above Journal, will be resumed at Rock
Hill, on Friday of next week, under the editorial
management and control Of DR.. W. HARPER
THoMAssoN. We extend to the Chronicle, and
all concerned, right royal greeting in advance.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-03-01
CLAY HILL, s. c., Feb, 1860.

mr Sufferers from Scrofuls and Scrofulous
affections cheer up! Why wear your Pimples,
Blotches, Ulcers, Sores? Why have the life
twisted out Of you by Dyspepsia, Rheumatism
and Gout? Why suffer syphiiitic and Mercuri-
al diseases to rot the bones in your body, or the
flesh off your bones Why let your sluggish
blood drag, and scatter its distempers through
your veins! AYERS CoMp Ext of Sarsaparilla
cures these complaints, and clenses them out of
the system. Use it faithfully and you bring to
society healthier, cleanlier, and far more &C
ceptable member.-Daaocrdt, Baltimore, I'D.
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rou,r.r1oS FOR CONGRESS-.

NOMINATION FOB CONGRESS.
Messrs. Editors: We respectfully suggest the
nomination of Hon. WADE HAMPTON, Of Rich
land to represent the people Of the sixth Con-
gressional District, in the next Congress. de
needs no enconium. His political career hos
given sufficient proof Of his loyalty to the South
and illustrated those eminent intellectual attain
ments that firmness Of principle and integrity OF
character which mark him out, and in high
degree beft him to discharge the duties Of any
trust, however elevated and important
We feel assured that the people will respond
heartily to the nomination, and we earnestly
hope that Mr.. HAMPTON will permit his name to
go before them.
MANY VOTERS OF THE Up-CoUsTRY.
March ! '.. IL
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,ze,s,,.r1vE NOMINATION.

LEGISLATIVE NOMINATION.
M,,.r, EY;tor,: Inasmuch as the time has ar
rived when we should be casting about for per-
sons to represent us in the next. Legislature we
beo to place in nomination the name OF JOHN
s. BnArros, Esq. This step is taken without
the knowledge or consent of Mr.. BnArroS' but
We indulge the hope that he will permit his name
tobe used in this connection.
March ~
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Advertisement.
re,s,,.r1vE sosr1sAT1oN.

LEGISLATIVE EOA1INATloN'
The friends of W. l. CtAwsos, Esq., respect
fully nominate him as suitable and proper per,
ann to represent us in the next Legislature, ana
hope that the nomination will oe accepted "
him. MANI oii
March /. .c