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the dangers and perils Of submission are inhn-
itely greater than those Of action. NO compro-
mise; for we cannot revolutionize the intellect
ual and moral nature of the North, and unless
they are uneducatea no compromise can avail.
Better risk everything than delay. Another
four years Of agitation disastrous. Ere it ends'
the patronage Of the government would create
a party amongst us-enemies growing up at
home making action ten fold more difficult
Formerly we were divided amongst ourselves,
and cooperation was impossible. Now South
Carolina moves as one man-no traitors, no
tories, to be left behind while we 60 the field in
defence of our homes and our honor. Col. Hayne
closed by urging the people to guard and preserve
this all important unanimity; to permit no dif
f~erences to grow up; to heal old grudges and
smother all former heart burnings and to yield
like patriots o unanimous, undivided allegiance
aud service to the State and he gave as his best
sentiment: 'Oblivion to the past; Union a.
mongst ourselves, and War to the knife against
the oppressor!"
The speakers were evidently embarrassed BY
the overwhelming OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES to them bJ
their h~earers-often anticipating their words
catching them up before they were uttered, ano
echoing them again aud again, in outbursting
deafening applause! We robbed them OF the'
thunder! They had come to reason with US
and found US already persuaded found that il
York District the argument had been exhausted
the sword drawn and the scabbord thrown away
However, Notwithstanding the necessity whict
impelled them to throw away their ~'notes" ant
gather thought as they proceeded in order t
keep ahead of the crowd, their speeches wer
all that could be desired-able, eloquent, con
viucing-just such efforts as are treasured ~
and talked over by the people, years gone, a
round their 6resides at home. We are consciou
that we have reported them fsebly; but wher
everything was enthusiasm, with our ears stun
ned and our hearts aroused and overwhelmed b
the demonstrations of almost frantic auditory, t
keep in memory the current Of words an
thoughts 90 they were uttered was impossible
and we are sure we need not make an apology
In the name Of old York, we extend to Co
Chestnut and Col. Hayne, the earnest thanks an
the heartiest congratulations of a gratihed an
patriotic people and we assure them and tn
people of the State that York District will ro'
up, on Thursday next, a unanimous vote for I'm
mediate, Separate State Aciton!
K. G. McCAW, Chairman.
SAML. W. MELTON,
I. N. WITHERs, Secretaries.
|. D. WITHERsPoON,
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A PRESBYTERIAN,


h Weeks Paper.
A number Of articles has been unayoidsbly
crowded out this week but will appear nex,-or
as soon as we can make it convenient. Our
friends must bear with us at this time.W I'VE pro-
mise to do our best for all.
Serennde.
The citizens of Yorkville accompanied by Mr..
Latta's Brass Band, repaired to the residence Of
Senator Mccaw on Saturday night, to serenads
Hon. James Chestnut, Jr., and I. W. Hayne-
the distinguished orators Of last Monday. The
two gentlemen appeared, and in few very be.
fitting remarks, expressed their thanks for the
kind reception. Col. McCaw being called for,
thanked his fellow citizens for the honor extern.
ded to his distinguished guests, and through
them to himself. Notwithstanding the exceed
ing inclemensy OF the night, many were out;
and the occasion passed off most agreesbly.
Mass Meeting ON Monday
The first peep Of dawn on Monday found the
fakey snow falling and it fell on, ION, till noon.
We seldom have such q murky, Indictment day,
in this latitude. Providence seemed determined
to test the '.metal" of our people. And bravely,
nobly, did they :'pass muster" From Catawba
they came ; from Broad River they came; from
Allison Greek and Blue Water from Brattons-
vile and Kings Mountain; from all quarters Of
the District, they came, they came, they came.
The Minute Men came with their r~osettes and
buttons; and the old men-the Grays-came
with the snow on their long white boards both
alike evidencing the high{warm hearts that beat
in their b~osoms-hsarts that the bleakest wealth
er cannot chill. Aliberty-pols wen. up in the
morning amid the shouts Of the multitude. The
meeting was opened: Chestnut spoke-Hayne
spoke; and as the patriotic and heroic ssnti-
ments of their hearts, fell from their lips, the
frequent and prolonged hazzahs with which they
were greeted, bespoke the preparation Of our
people for the great and solemn Issue Of seces-
sion. Let the State depend upon it: ."Ycrk
will remember her ancestry
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guished position of Grand Chaplain. 1t is a
simple tribute to worth. The results 90 to
show that our friend, Col. VIM. c. Beatty, has
been indeed yorthy Grand Patriarch and the
Grand Division was much pleased with his sd-
ministration. Long may he live to see the
fruits of this "labor of love-"
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DDmkbllls enquirer

EDITED By
SAM'L w. MELTON. .......WM W. EAST.
CONTRIBUTING EDITOR:
JAS. WOOD DAVIDSON. Columbia. 3. G..
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HON. r FAREWELL RHETT.

HON. II. BARNWELL RHETT.
This distinguished gentleman, well known for
years on account of his persistent advocacy of
State Rights doctrines, is of course in favor of
prompt and unconditional secession. He thinks,
farther, that three things should be sternly in.
sisted upon in the formation of q Southern Con.
federacy. First, all the members should be
slare-holding States second, the powers of taxa
ton should be limited to the purposes Of revenue,
and not extended to protection ; and third, S.
Carolina, should never surrender the forts and
along her coast to any power en- earth.
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ATTRACTIVE LIST OF PREMIUMS.

Relieving this TO be a time when should
read the newspaper, and especially DESTROYS that the EN-
QUIRER SHALL. VISIT EVERY ION in York Dis
trici, they propose to give n most superb SPECIAL PRE-
MUM TO the person who prOcures the LARGE.ST NUM-
Der OF NEW SUBSCRIBERS, AT 81 80, invariably in
advance. The Premium will be 4 SEWING MACHINE
worth FIFTY DOLLARS; and Il open 10 competition on
Ly FOR NEW SUBSCRIBERS. The contestants for this Prize,
however, will stand a chance for w PREMIUMS-thi
one, and the highest offered below the two combined be-
;np worth NINETY DOLLARS!
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York would be true-her hills and valleys are
now shouting the songs of liberty; and would
echo and re-echo the sentiment with which he
would leave them: CAROLINA, NOW AND FOR
EAER SECESSION! LIBERTY"
Col. Isaac ". HAYNE, our accomplished At
torney General, was then introduced, and was
received with a hearty round. A native of York
District, and endeared to her people by the ear
liest recollections of life, he had come amongst
them first of all, because he was solicitous that
old York should deport herself in this crisis in q
manner becoming her spirit, her intelligence,
and, above all, her sacred memories. He was
no young Hotspur-had passed the meridian of
life-had ever been engaged in peaceful pursuits
never held or desired political ofice-neither
sought nor wished commotion-had been q CO
operationist in 1862, and thought then and now
that he was right; but had calmly deliberated
upon the present aspect of affairs, and deliber-
ately concluded that secession, separate and
alone if need be, is II necessity, the only road to
safety and honor. Heagreed with Col. Chestnut
tina, the election of Lincoln was not n cause !:
rather the occasion and justification for action.
He reviewed succinctly yet very clearly the pro
gress of Northern hostility towards the South
the gradual acquisition of supreme power by
the North the Missouri Compromise, the Ia
riffs 1823-4-7-8, the California swindle, the
Kansas outrages, and the elimination of all these
wrongs and injuries in the election of Lincoln
all conclusively showing that we are to be ruled
by q foreign aud hostile people, and must resist
or be lost-resist nov or never The men of
the Revolution were similarly situated, and re-
sisted under wrongs and aggravations far less
oppressive. He would not discuss the question
in an economic view its common sense aspect
was sufficient to persuade the most obdurate
mind. Four hundred thousand slaves turned
loose into an unregulated freedom, destroying
white labor also, checking the cultivation Of
cotton and rice, dragging down the whites to
their level, voting with them, and in all the de
partments of life holding with them both politi
cal and social equality-can we quietly submit
to this Must we not then quit home and seek
some other spot; or, turn upon our slaves, and
become involved in all the horrors of servile
war; Secession is not an impulse-it is a necessi
! ~ of the times. There may be dificulties-bu
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

The JAPANESE AND THE CHRIsTfAN Re,
LIdloN.--The japanese Embassy having, 8
few days ago, been presented with copies
of the Bible, and invited to attend public
worship at the capitol, they have replied,
through the United States Commissioner
that but one religion is known and ack-
nowledged by the laws of Japan; that they
are forbidden in any manner to take part
in or be present at the celebration of any
other, and while expressing their acknowl-
edgments for the interest and kind atten-
tons Of their American friends, they re-
spectfully decline entering into CONVERSE
ton or receiving any books of religious
character, Or being present at any Of the
religious solemnities to which they have
been or may be invited.
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vindication of Judge Douglas.

Throughout the South, are to be fount
patriotic and true men. ready to do justice
to Senator Douglas. In an able and manly
letter to his constituents the Hon. Alder
Rust, of Arkansas thus vindicatcs the posi-
ton of the Illinois Senator:
No sensible man believes that the 7indic
tiveness with which Mr.. Douglas is pursued
lis provoked by any want of fidelity on his
part to the Democratic party, to the rights
lof the South, the Union or the Constitution
IT he could have changed his principles with
the same facility that many of his revilers
have dope, much of the tituperatiou with
which he has been assaulted would have been
spared him. 1t has certainly not been from
personal consideration that have favored
the nomination of Mr.. Douglas, but solely
because his ideas of governmental policy
will better conserve the interests of the
southern people than those of any other can
didate; because | believe he can be elected;
and his election will destroy the abolition
Organization at the North, buiid up a con-
trolling conservative party in its place, ut
terly extinguish the no less mischievous dis
union party at the South, and gives peace
and quiet to the whole country Mr.. Doug
las is the original friend of the acquisition
of Cuba, opposed to specific aud protective
duties, in favor of a tariff for the revenue.
in favor of, and, if elected with the will and
courage to assert and maintain all the con
stitutional rights of every citizen, entitled
to the protection Of our government, in ev-
cry State and Territory of the Union.
He has been always and everywhere the
bold, liable, and eloquent defender of the RICH q
of the Southern people, and cannot believe
it is in their nature to follow the lead of pol
iticians, who from personal hostility alone,
abuse and traduce him. The interests or
ambition of MIR. Douglas, or any and all
other presidential aspirants of every public
man Of the day, weigh as nothing in the
balance, into insignifcance when brought
into competition with the welfare of thirty
two millions of American people. There
are many members of the party, North and
South, for whom would vote with cheer
fulness, and would gladly. believe that he
was rot the only one for whom could vote
with reasonable hope of success.
The treachery to the South, which of late
has been charged against Mr.. Douglas
might with equal justice and propriety be
imputed to Mr.. Calhoun The only politi-
cal sins of which Mr.. Douglas has been
guilty are his heresies upon the Territorial
question.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

:. METHODIST EpIsCopAL CONFERENCE Tho
Methodist Episcopal Conference at Buffalo
disposed Of nearly all their remaining bust
ness on Saturday, but adjourned till Mon
day morning for its completion. On Sat-
urday, after resolving that the next Gen.
eral Conference should be held in PhiIadel-
phia the report on Lay Delegation was con-
sidered, and after some debate, a resou-
ton from the Committee, directing all
preachers in charge in the United States
and Territories, to submit the subject to
all adult male members of their churches,
between the meetings Of the Annaal Con-
ferences of 1861 ard 1862, the results to
be submitted BY the Bishops to the next
General Conference, was adopted. The ba-
sis of representation in the next General
Conference was fixed in the ratio of one
delegate to thirty members Of the Annual
Conferences. The total expenses of the
Conference were reported to be $10,3S2;
receipts frem Annual Conferences, Sc, 665;
leaving deficit Of $3,717, fot which a.
mount a draft on the Book Concern was
authorized.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

MuRpEK:-On Thursday night last, Mr..
Benz Thacker, living few miles east of
Batesville. in this county, was shot and
killed while asleep in his bed. He was an
inohensi9e old man, between 65 aud 70
years Of age, and deaf and partially blind.
Pryor Wood, James Wood, alias Sprouse,
and Mary Sprouse, girl of II years of
age, have been arrested and lodged in Jail,
charged with the murder. A called Court
will sit on Tuesday next to examine into
the charge. The principal witness against
them Is little girl seven years old, who
states that Thacker was shot With short
gun, (rihc.) ..-,-,
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improvements I'm ProiectIues.

TIE present administration of the War
Department has thus far been an era of
more general improvement in firearms than
any other since our recollection, the aim
and object of the Secretary being, not only
to enlist for the public service the invent
i've genius and talent of civil life, but also
to give the greatest possible efficiency to
our small army and limited national de-
fences. He has endeavored, and partially
succeeded in breaking up the thread bare, old
fogy prejudioes Of army officers against the
inventions and applications of civilians I'd
the arts of warfare. Several months of the
last season were devoted to testing, at Old
Point, all the rifed cannon and explosive
balls which were presented for competition,
and numerous boards have been called at
the Washington Arsenal for examining pisa
tolls, rifles, primers, ETC., without any ad
ditional expense to the service, other than
the cost of the ammunition used. Lieut..
Rodman's great gun. THE Floyd" and
the new rifed musket, are instances of the
result Of his energy and devotion to the SER
vice
We have before mentioned that an ex-
perimenting board of officers, aided by
corps of privates from Old Point, were con:
vened at the Washington Arsenal some
months ago, to test the merits of all the
breech loading rifles which might be pre-
sentea by private individuals for that pur-
pose. Upon the close of its labors, the
board submitted report to the Department.
but which has not yet been made public
AS near as can be ascertained without off,
cial data the result was essentially as fol-
lows.
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The arms submitted we're

All these arms were placed in the hands
of the enlisted men and fired great num-
Der of times for rapidity and accuracy as
we'll as range Some of the guns withstood
the tests applied, and others failed from va
rious causes, such as being imperfect in
their mechanical construction, defective In
principle, OF made of poor material.
But the arm from which the most was ex
pected, (Joslyn's carbine) was not presented
before the board adjourned, and this par
ticular gun, with some others, will, we un-
derstand, form the basis for another board
at some future Gay. as the Secretary is de-
termined that no inventor shall lose an OPP
portunity of testing the merits of his iuyen-
tion nor the country the opportunity of adop-
ting for its defense the results of native born
talent.
We learn that one of the main features
of the report was that the carbine of Gilbert
Smith, manufactured by Poultney Il Trim
BILE, of Baltimore, operated in manner SUI
perior to all the other breech- leaders, it
having been fired over one thousand rounds
without any injury to or failure OF Its
mechanism, or accident to those using it,
and that it's rapidity, range and accuracy
were equal to any of the others; and fur
Their, that the board recommend the purchase
of limited number for cavalry purposes.
The board may have made similar fecs
concentrations of some others but of this
we have heard no mention made. Wehope,
however, the Secretary will find it compat-
ible with the public interests to make pub
liz the award; in order to do full justice to
all concerned. -.
The example Of the Secretary of War
has given All impetus to improvements in
navy projectiles The most prominent in
this connection is the rifed cannon of Com
mander Dahlgren. On a recent OCCASION
this arm was exhibited to the Prince de
J oinville, who unhesitatingl5 pronodheed
it superior to any gun he had ever seen IN
Europe. and Gin the absence of the invent
or) bestowed the highest enconiums upon
Commander Dahgren's skill and scientific
knowledge of naval gunner5.
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Notice..

The accounts due for subscriptions to the
Vindicator from the 1st Of January, 1860,
are payable to the present proprietor. AS
it is our desire to establish as nearly as pos
sible the cash system, we hope and expect
every subscriber who has not already paid
in advance, to come forward and do so i'm
mediately. It will simplify and prevent
confusion in accounts, and be better for both
us and our patrons.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

The Cincinnati Gazette of the Goth ult.
says that few days since New York
preacher eloped with the wife of LAWYER of
New York, and went to Cincinnati. The
husband telegraphed to the Mayor of that
place, and caused the preacher to be arres
ted for adultery. On the 50th ult. the hts
band arrived, and after an interview with
his wife at the Burnet House, the twain de-
parted for New York, leaving the preacher
in Jail.
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VindicatOr Accounts.

The accounts of the indicator for sub
scription to the 1st of January, and for ad-
vertising and job work to the LIST of April,
are now being made off and will soon be pre-
sented.
AS we are very DESTROYS Of closing up ot1
business, we hope all those who are in ar
rears to us will be prepared to pay up when
their accounts are presented.
April 1, 1860. NICHE q W.
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l am respectfully

At ball recently given by the Empress
Eugenicj at the Hotel d Able, painful fea-
ture of this gorgeous scene was the total dis
regard to delicacy in the greater part of the
costumes; the generality of the toilettes be-
ing complete "ndress; sholder-stays and
sleeves were discarded, and in most cases
replaced by string of precious stones light
ly holding together the scanty draperies of
the corsage, which left exposed the bust and
shoulders.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

WASHINGTON, June 1.-The South Caro-
lima State democratic convention adjourned
on Thursday night after having nominated
delegation to the Richmond convention,
headed by Hon. R. B. REett strict test
vote was made, showing majority of seven
teen in favor of Mr. Rhett Much excite
ment resulted, and although Mr.. Rhett's
friends seemed subsequently anxious to send
a mixed delegation to Richmond, the oppo'
sition determined to throw all the RESPONSE
bility on Mr.. Rhett, and the entire delega
ton to Richmond was so composed.
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BLOODY AFFRAY "A few days ago an at
fray occurred at Warrenton. Miss, which
resulted in the killing of DR.. j. N Selser
and his brother-in- law. VIM De Griffin.
planter, at the hands of DR.. I. 6. Bell. -
The ARRAY grew out of the fact that the lat
ter had been notified that his visits to the
female portion of DR. Scissors family were
disaereeable to them DIR. Bell is in jail -.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

IMPORTANT LEGAL Decision Bank Presi-
dents and Cashiers have been decided by the
Courts to be Individually liable for false
published statements of the condition of the
several banking institutions with which they
may be connected,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

TOMMY" IN A Muss.-" Tommy" the
|sprightly interpreter 20 the Japanese En-
bassey. has involved mself in "muss"
lat Washington. On Monday, good look
ing cham bermaid in the hotel declined to
let Tommy kiss her, whereupon the young
Tycoon declared she "was much id
Iproud.'
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

A: Cuthbert. from Georgia, son to q for
mer United States Senator Of that Slate, has
recently purchased and settled on farm
about four miles northwest of Paterson. II
j., carrying with dim five negroes, to whom
he had given liberty. They arc the last of
seventy five emancipated by Mr. Cuthbert,
the others having been sent to L;ber;a
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j. B. Brown, a resident of Alexandria
CO., Va. was arrested Tuesday at the Long
Bridge, on charge Of circulating the Hell
per book and other incendinary documents.
He was brought to Alexandra and commit
ted to Jail in default of $4,000 bail. Brown
was delegate to the Wheeling and Chica-
go Republican Conventions, and voted for
Fremont in 1856.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

Ex-Postmaster Fowler, of New York, was
recently seen in Havana, and had paid a
visit to the Amerieap consul!
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

Two cases Of yellow fever, brought from
port in the West Indies, have been receiv-
cd at the New York quarantine, this week.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

The St. Faul Pioneer says Minnesota has
already had this year an immigration of TO-
900 actual settlers. and farming interests
were never more promising