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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-03-14

JUST So.-A calm, blue-eyed, selfpos-
sessed young lady, in village "down east"
received long call the other Gay, from a
prying old spinster, who, after prolougiug
her stay beyond even her own conception
of the main question which had brought
her thither, said: '1've been asked good
many times if you was engaged to Dr. D.
Now if folks inquire again whether you be
or not, what shall l tell 'em | think ?"-
"Tell them," answered the young lady, fix
ing her calm blue eyes in unblushing stead
mess upon the inquisitive features of her
iuterrogator, "tell them that you think you
don't know, and that you are sure it is none
of your business"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-03-14

= From the Examiner, Norfolk, Va.
They have been tested in more than thous-
and cases, with entire success.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-03-14
EUREKA SILVER POLISH.-It

IN RE EAA SlAv En- tOA1S11s-lt
EA has long been considered a desideratum to
obtain mixture that will remove the tarnish
produced by the atmosphere or gaseous exhala.
tions, without affecting the metal itself. Prep
aratons of this kind are generally acids, which
not only remove the stains, but attack also the
metals, thereby destroying the fine polish, and
are, therefore, highly objectionable
Such preparation can be obtained, without
any of the objections above named, in the EU-
REKA SILVER POLISH, for removing the
tarnish and stains from Silver, Brass, Copper, or
other metals, and which is warranted to contain
no acid or other substance, in the slightest de.
gree injurious to the finest Silverware. For Sale
by ALLISON & BRATTON, Druggists.
NIREWOOD THE subscriber offers for
IL sale, WOODLAND, within and adjoining the
corporate limits of Yorkvlle, S. c., from ONE
ACRE to ONE HUNDRED and FIFTY ACRES,
with or without forty-fve acres of FARM AND
MEADOW LANDS. Said lands are adjoining
lands sold to Mr. Geo. Steele, and the lands Of
Mr.. Herndon, and Mrs. Blair, and Mr.. Kerr Of
the Kings Mountain, and on the Lincoln road, all
about and less than one mile from Yorkvile. AL
80, FIREWOOD will be delivered to persons in
Yorkville, at Railroad prices. Also, some TOWN
LOTS ar offered in exchange or barter, for farm
land in York District.
E. A. CRENSHAW.
Oct 13 Al tt
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-03-14

BURNETT'S KALLIST0N
rs just the thing that thousands want, who are
Il troubled with botches and eruptions on the
face, but who are afraid to tryit, from the sim
pie fact that there is so many patent nost ums
that are advertised for the removal of these nox
ious complaints, and arc found worthless on trial.
But this is not true in regard to Burnetts Kal-
liston, which will be found to do what it says it
will do, easily, safely and effectually.
BURNETT'S COCAINE
Is one of the most beautiful, as it is one of the
best preparations in the world for dressing the
hair, is 50 well known, as to need no recommcn-
dation. BURNETTS
ORIENTAL TOOTH-WASH
Must be tried to be appreciated.
BURNETT'S FLORIMEL, ian extract deli
cious for scenting the handkerchief, like his Co.
coaine, needs no recommendation.
Any of the above preparations can be Ind sep
arately, or the four enclosed in neat box, of
ALLISON & BRATTON,
Druggists s. Apothecaries.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-03-14

THE WISDOM OF WAR-A certain king,
it is said, once sent to another king, say
ing:
"Send me blue pig with black tail,
or else -"
The other, in high dudgeon at the pre-
sumed insult replied:
81 have not got one, and if I had"
On which weighty cause they went to
war for many years After a safety of glo'
ries and miseries, they finally bethought
them that, as their armies and resources
were exhausted, and their Kingdoms mutu
ally laid waste, it might be we'll enough to
consult about the prelimiuaries Of peace !;
before this could be concluded, a diplomat
ic explanation was first needed of the in
sultiug language which had formed the
ground of the quarrel.
"What could you mean?" asked tie
second king Of the first, "by saying, 'senG
me blue pig with black tail or elsc-?'"
"Why," said the other, 81 meant blue
pig with black tail, or else some other co.,
or. But" retorted he, "what could you
mean by saying, 81 have not got one, and
if T had-?"
"Why, of course if l had sho"ld haze
sent H'-an explanation which was entire
ly satisfactory, and peace was conluded ac.
cordingly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-03-14

EMpLoYMENT.-A journeyman mechan-
ic in Connecticut, being out of work, and
having family to support, called upon a
gentleman of the village, to see if he could
not give him something to do. The gen.
tleman asked him what kind of work he
could do, besides following his trade.
90, most anything" said the man
The gentleman bethought himself mo-
ment, and then asked
"You're Wide Awake, I believe 2"
ayes, sir"
'Have you got your cape and hat yet?
eyes, sir.
"Well, if you will put them both on,
and walk about the streets, with label at
tached to the cape, The last of the Wide
Awakes,' III give you dollar and half
per day for the service"
"I will, said the man.
And at the last accounts he had been
working at his new trade several days.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-03-14
MONTHLY MAGAZINES :

Godey's Lady's Book, Harper's and Leslie's H.
lustrated Weeklies, New York Ledger, N. York
Weakly md for the sake of yariety
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-03-14
F00lscap, Note and Bill PAPER
Writing-Desks, Portfolios,

and Bankers Cases. Also, stock of Drawing
Paper in sheets and rolls Pastel and Monochro
matte paper; Bristol and Mill Boards, Sketct
Books, Oil Canvass, Oil Paper,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-03-14

TE0OOTH-ACHE.- suffer one min
ute's pain from oth.ache, when so effectu-
al q remedy is at hand as NERVE ANODYNE =?
But single trial is sufficient to convince the
most skeptical of the fact For Sale, Wholesale
and Retail, by ALLISON & BRATTON, York
Vile. And JNO. L. WATSON, Clay Hill; and
MASSEY s. MILLS, Ebenezer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-03-14
Mathematical Instruments,

Pencils, Scales, Oil Colors in Tubes; Water Col
ors in Cakes and Boxes; Brushes. Palettes and
Knives, Easels and Stretchers, Varnishes, Draw
ing Pens, &c SC. Also,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-03-14
Paintings, 0il-Prints,

Engraviugs, Lithographs-colored and plain
Gilt and Rosewood Mouldings-Frames made to
order at short notice.
Will also receive and keep on hand regularly,
the Eclectic, Harper's, Lesle's and Peterson's
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-12
nIiIItarY Companies.

Yesterday after referring to the recruiting that
is going on in the Northern States, we made to
say by typographical omission, common
prudence dictates that military companies should
without delay be formed in every State" We in
tended to say, in every county ofa,e State.
Further dispatches, which we publish this morn,
ing inform that Mr.. LINCOLN is in communication
with the Northern and Western Governors, desiring
them to call out the militia to be in readiness at
moments warning. When the war begins no one
can tell where the point of attack will be, or what
direction these Northern and Western soldiers may
take, they may attempt to pass through Tennessee.
we repeat common prudence dictates that military
companies should, without delay be formed in every
county in the State. Well drilled volunteer cOmpa-
MES are our ornament in time of peace and sure
safeguard in war.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-12
Te1ne.see volunteers.

We learn that dispatch has been forwarded
from this place to the Hon. Secretary of War of the
Confederate States to inquire troops would be
ceived from this State, and how many would be ac-
cepted. We have no doubt but that Tennessee will
be well represented at the seat of war. A reply
has Just been received to the application of Captain
Winsow, on behalf of the Sons Of the South" and
they are notified to hold themselves In readiness.
True to her well earned reputation az the "Vol-
unteer State Tennessee will furnish quota of as
gallant spirits IS eyer bore the Southern standard
The hearts of the people of Tennessee beat in sym
pathy with their brethren Of the South, and the per-
tdy and treachery Of the Lincoln Government have
aroused blaze of indignation among the generous
frank and chivalrous citizens who, from their in
stincs, well as the iustrious teachings OF their
sage jackson, scorn deception and despise Perhdi-
Gus ruler. t9-. r
The false executive and his debased advisers have
sown Dragons teethiuPon our soil, and armed men
are springng into active life On all sides-Menphis
Appeal, April 10.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-12

| Much surprise was created about SIX o'clock yes
terday evening, by the announcement, upon the bull
! letin board Of The Mercury, that Lieut.. Talbot
now Captain Talbot, of the United States Army
| had returned to Charleston by the evening train
and was then at the Charleston Hotel. 1t appears
| that he was accompanied by Mr.. r. s. Chew, the
confidential secretary, we believe, of Secretary
Chase. Capt. Talbot came as bearer of dispatches
| to Major Anderson, and upon making known his
mission 10 General Beauregard, was peremtorily
refused permission to communicate with Fort Sum
| ter,
Mr., Chew, we understand, came as special mes
senger to the authorities here with an official mott
fcation from the Lincoln Government that Fort
Sumter was to be provisloned-peaceably,if practi-
cably, forciable If necessary. 1t is almost need
less to add that Mr.. Chew received no information
of very consoling nature.
Both he and Capt. Talbot departed on their return
to Washington by the seven O'Clock train. ara
During the afternoon dispatches had been received
of nature to warrant the belief that formidable
naval force was offour coast Subsequent dispatches
conference.-the frstreportsi it determined to send
down additional troops to the harbor Notifications.
Shortly before midnight the city was startled by the
booming Of seven guns from the Oitaqel Green-the
signal for the mastering of the. lTth Regiment In
few minutes the wet, mistry streets were all COM
motion; volunteers could be seen hurrying TO and
fro TO ioin their respective commands, aad the
neighborhood Of the City Hall was speedily throng-
ed by the citizen soldiery, who, like true minute
men :, had left their beds and hastily donned the
knapsack. and shouldered the musket As company
after company fled silently dewn 70 the boats, the
occasional flashes of the lightning lit up theIr bright
bayonets and glazed kepIs and nothing save the
steady measured tramp of the men disturbed the
solemn stiffness. as. .
Colonel Rion's regiment from Kershaw was sent
for yesterday and is expected to arrive this morn
ing Ample provision has been made for accom-
mediation OF the troops Before daylight this morn
ing the force the threatened points viii be fully
doubled sftsse s-sA s4.s.ss..s..
AS we go to press "A o'clock, a M all IS yet
quiet, hut rumor prevails that there are several
vessels of the -CRarlsstonl Mercany, ApriI9.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-12
War Declared.

Our authorities yesterday evening received mo-
| tice from Lincoln's Government, through special
messenger from Washington, that an effort would be
made to supply Fort Sumter with provisions, and
that, if this were permitted no attempt would be
made to reinforce it with men This message comes
simultaneously with feet, which we understand is
now off our bar waiting for daylight and tide to
make the effort threatened.
We have partially submitted to the insolent mill
tary domination of handful of men in our bay for
over three months after the declaration of indie
pendence of the United States. The object of that
standardization has been to avoid the effusion of
blood, while such preparation was made as to rem
der it causeless and useless. 1t seems we have been
unable bv discretion, forbearance and preparation,
to effect the desired object and that now the issue
of battle is to be forced upon US. Inc gage is
thrown down, snd we accept the challenge We
will meet the invader, and the God OF Batues must
decide the issue between the hostile hrengs OF Alb
clifton hate and Northern tyranny, and the people
O; South Carolina defending their freedom ana their
homes. We hope such blow will be struck IN be-
Dor viii be remembered at the North as long as they
exist as a people, Charleston Mercury, April Z,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-12
Affairs at WaShiugtoH-.Linc coins Policy %
The Mask Thrown off.
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette.

Special Dispatch 70 The CINCINNATI Ga4ette.-
WASHINGTON April 9.-There is 40 doubt but the
Administration intend to provision Sumter. spe-
cia agent was sent from here Saturday who reports
to-day that he informed Governor Piekens that if
the South Carolina authorities persisted in refusing
Major Anderson supplies they will be sent tam in a
national vessel, which will be backed by strong
feet and if resisted in peaceable attempt to land
supplies, the Secessionists must take the conse-
quences The refusal of the South Carolinians to
afford Mai Anderson supplies has changed the poll
CIV of the Administration materially. dispatch To
the Southern Commissioners states that neither
Pickens nor Davis will accede to the demand of this
Government that Anderson shall have supplies from
Charleston and they prefer to fight it out instead
In less than twentyfour hours collision Will occur.
The Virginia Convention Committee held an. in
terview with the PRESIDENT to-day. They received
little or no satisfaction. Pc
Special Despatch to the Cincinnati Commercial.
WASHINGTON, April 9.-An attempt will be made
to supply Fort Sumter with provisions. This thrill
ing piece of news positive fact fully admitted to-
day in administration circles. He -'s
The vessels that left New York on Sunday evening
are intended to bring the needed relief to Major An
derson We're it not for the storm to-day they
would doubtless have been heard from already.
1t is fixed upon that not only provisions but men
are to be thrown into the Fort. They viii endeayor
to force their passage. If unsuccessful, the entire
available naval forces will be sent 10 render the ais
tempt The attempt to land provisions will be open
" made and the rebels defed to open war upon the
legitimate government. 2s
The Administration intended to withdraw Major
Anderson but refused to consent to the occupation
of the fort by the Revolutoniss. Hence the pres.
ent demonstration. erased .t2
The flying artillery, cavalry and sappers and mi
ners that embarked from the Washington Navy
yard on Saturday. are going 10 Texas for service
the frontiers .at> --.-
The other naval aud land forces are intended for
Pensacola Bay and Fort Pickens.
Gov. Dennson started for Columbus this after
noon. On his return he will Immediately send
message to the Legislature to arm the State.
The excitement here defies description. Words Of
appreciation and encouragement reach the President
from msn of all psrties. in all parts of North. The
first shot fired by the Rebels viii solidly unite the
free States in the battle for the Union.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-12
Excitement IN Kent County, Md.-Houses
Burned DOwH-~Tw0 Persons Burned to
Deaths.The Community Under Arms.

Our readers are aware of the appointment of a
Black Republican Postmaster at Still Pond Kent
county, against the solem protest of nearly the
whole community. This man, backed by some half
dozen friends, went to the post Office and demanded
its surrender He was met by an excited CROWD, who
warned him to leave the State or be lynched the
spot. He preferred to leave That night or the next
the houses of two of ecitzens who had been prom
| inent in the movement were burned down, and in
of them two of the family burned to death,
Upon these facts becoming known the whole neigh
borhood arose, and. suspicion attaching to the few
Black Republicans in the county, they were imme-
diately notified to leave, pain of being summari-
ly deal with. These are the statements which are
given by parties who profess to have reliable infor
nation of the fact.-Bdltimaore Republican ApYil 8.
VINO CAUSED r.-It is known that much of the
exaggeraton of the Executive policy is due to the
constant appliances brought to bear upon the Presi
dent by a few, Western Congress men. By calling
on him, and arguing remonsring and entreating and
day after day for weeks, they finally succeeded in
producing an impression Their efforts are sup
posed to have been under the direction of Postmas
ter General Blair
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-12
WHAT cArsEp raE conxorIoN.

After canvassing this city and conversng with a
number of personals everybody is now talking
about the present threatening aspect of afairs-l
have ascertained the following points, which the
controlling ones with the administration with refer
ence to its sudden change of policy. The belliger
ent attitude SO Unexpectedly assumed and the in
domitable secrecy maintained with regard to the
movements of troops have led to all sorts of specu
aton in the barrooms and club rooms of the Capitol,
but the reasons for these sudden movements are:
First The result of the municipal elections in st.
Louis, Cincinnati and other parts of the West, and
in New York; and the loss of two congressman i'll
Connecticut and two in Rhode Island. si'
Second. The efforts of some of the Western poll
tcians to infuse backbone into Lincoln, to sat
isfy the Northwest that that the government is de-
terrnned to secure to them forever the free navi-
CATION of the Mississippi, which they are afraid
of losing .-...---. .a,E =. Ia.
Third. The fear of their being compelled to re-
peal the Morrill, tariff in consequences Of the impor
tation of foreign goods being made through the South
under the low tariff of the Southern Sonfederacy,
and the consequent loss to the party OF New England
and Pennsylvania in the total humiliation of the
principle protection. -z-n-+
These are the propulsive forces that are driving
the Lincoln administration to Fort Pickens and the
devil.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-12

ALABAMA.-The Montgomery Confederation, q
strong antisecession paper, thus expresses itself
now.
We are all one people now. No Wing, no Demo-
crat, no Americah-sll for tins EcW Gpnfederacy.
Let Davis and Stephens be the war cryi
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-12

GEN. SAM HoUsToN.--A letter received in this city
STOKES tnRt Gen. Sam. Houston was in Cahawba,
Ala, few days ago. What is in the wind?-Angss-
"a Canstil&ioDdist april 10.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-12
STATE CONVENTION
Sc oesD sArUnDAx IN mAYt

After consultation with many of our pOlitica
friends in various portions Of the State, it has been
agreed to hold State Convention tc nominate can
didate for Governor, on Saturday, the ilthd day Of
May We hope that our friends in every county will,
at once take steps to be represented in that cOnven
tion by full delegations State rights and the rights
of the South viii be seriously endangered by the
triumph of our opponents. 1t behoOves all who OP-
pose Black Republicanism, Federalism and ciVi
war, to buckle on their armour for the contest Let
rs be up and doing
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-12

WAR INEyUABLE!-A REaUIsITIoS 1--WE learn upon
good authority, ge to press that the Confeder
ate States has made requisltion on the Governor
of Alabama, for three thousand additional troops,
This looks very warlike.-hontgouasry Mail april 8.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-12
POLICY OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES.

Dispatches received here to-day from Mcntgom.
cry render it perfectly certain that attack will
be made blythe Confederate troops en- either Fort
Sumter or Fort Pickens. President Davis is deter
mined that this administration shall not place him
in false position, by making ii appear TO the world
that the South are the aggressors. This has been
and still is the policy of Mr. Lincoln. 1t viii not b.,
successful Unless the Lincoln administration maxi,
the first demonstration or attack, President Dawn
says there will be collision bloodshed. With
the Lincoln administration, therefore, rests th,
responsibility of precipitating collision and thu,
fearful evils of protracted civil war;
1t is notorious fact, however, that the Black Re-
publcans who are most anxious to produce con-
fict are those who have st different timea been
slapped in the face otherwise insulted for their
insolence or INDECENT language, and who had moi
the courage of manhood to resent it. They think
that by the aid of the government the Republican
party will be able to conquer and subjugate the
South These miserable men are the very last
persons that would fight when the day of BATH.
comes.
1t has been observed that all the line officers re-
Gently ordered to the ships fitting out en-
tireiy from the North. The administration seem
to be distrustful of their officers. They calculata
the course they are pursuing will tend greatly u
force from the service in both the army and thu
navy ell the officers from the border slave States
who are as loyal and true to the United States as
ir4 ho
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-12
CHARLESTON MATTERS.
RErXFoReNG FoEF syNTER.

We have heard It rumored here, says TIE new
bern IN. c. Progress JOHN Pool, Esq the aate Gag
didate for Governor, has declared in favor OF N0ru
Carolina connecting her desnies with the Southern
Government.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-12

TRoors FROM NEgPoRT Ky, ORDERED 70 TExAs.-
We are informed that orders nave been received at
the Newport Barracks, detaehing two hundred men
from there to Texas.-CiHclfsG6 Enquirer, April 10.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-12
EXCITING NEWS AT MONTGOMERY.
NEWS FROM MoNreoMERT AND PENSACOLA.

. MONTGOMERY, April 9.-Presdent Davis made to
day another requistion on the Governor of Ala
hama for three thousand troops, which will be
promptly responded to.
The Mississippi brigade, of eighteen hundred men
arrived at Pensacola on the 9TH instant.
Three hundred and seventy Georgia troops bound
60 pensacola, have passed through Montgomery
withia the past two days
CHARLESTON MATTERS.
CHAR1EsuSS. April 9.-It is not believed that Fort
Sumter will be attacked, unless an enort to rem
force il is made: and it is fully believed that the
fortcations here are sufficient to keep out any re-
Inducements
REINFOReING FORT sEETER.
WASHINGTON, April 9.-The Commissioners from
the Confederate States state that as theiE opinion
war is inevitable. They expect to leave here 40 2
day or two. -, 49,.
There is now no doubt that Lincoln VIII attempt
to reinforce Fort Sumter al all hazards.
We have heard It rumored here. says tHe new
bern IN ca PROGRESS JoHN Pool, Esq., the late eaEr
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-12

RATIFICATION OF THE CONFEDERATE CONSTITUTION
The following States have ratified the Confederate
Constitution In the order, at the time and by the
vote piyen: