Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-03-28


Chicago Platform requires me to return
the policy of the fathers in this respect.
I recommend that all the lighthouses b
removed into Upper Canada, into the fugi
tive negro settlements there, where the ez
treme length of the nights and the color
the inhabitants will render them highl
useful, if not profitable, for oil is very chea
there
hold that those men who have take
part in the formation of provisional gov
ernmeut for the seeding States, arc rebel
and traitors, and should suffer the seCeres
punishment of the law. But as there ar
neither officers nor courts of the Unite'
States within the limits of those States,
recommend that a summons to appear 70
trial forthwith, in this city, besent by MAI
direct to Jefferson Davis, A. II. Stephens
Robert Toombs, Howell Cobb, and Cover
nor Pickens, and that they be PARTICULAR.
requested to come unarmed and bring d
friends with them, for whilst Gen. Scott re
CARDS Washington as safe against attack,
must confess that I should sleep more sound
ly with only those five unarmed men in tn
city, than with FIVE hundred armed Mlssis
sippians with Jeff. Davis at their head. Ii
the event those traitors should condemn
the authority of the United States, ant
should not obey the summons, l shall re
commend that liberal reward be Offered
by Congress for their scol's.
In regard to the tariff I will say, that any
scheme that will protect the corn crop o
Illinois from the drouth and the ravages o.
the worm, and the reapers of Chicago from
the accident in the grain fields, will nee
my hearty approval. would say more or
this important subject, but I have not ye
studied it sufficiently tospeak more advised
ly on it. I promise, however, to study II
carefully one hour every morning before
breakfast for six months to come. MIR. Bur
lingame, of Massachusetts. has kindly con
sented to become my teacher for small
compensation, for which an appropriation by
Congress should be made.
On reading the Constitution, which l re-
gard of little consequence compared with
the Chicago platform, for the first time in
my life, after my arrival iu Washington,
found with amazement that the President
is made Commander-in-C Chief of the army
Whilst 1 would not object to the honor
which this title confers in time of peace
yet considering the unsettled relations Of
the country, and the possibility of the Com
maudcr.in- Chief being called upon to take
the field, l would earnestly urge that this
clause of the Constitution be so amended
as to confer that honor on General Scott
and his successor in Office. | make this re.
commeudation, not from any lack of person
al courage; but out Of sincere regard to the
welfare and honor of the country.
Iwould also recommend that the Capitol
be removed from Washington as speedily
US possible, not that l have any fear of its
being attacked by the seceders, but | am
satisfied that the health Of your President
would be much better in some one Of the
interior towns of Ohio or Illinois
In conclusion, fellow citizens, l will say
that have merely appeared to-day that you
might see me and that l might see you,
and will say that I have the best of the
bargain. am now ready to take the oath
of office.
uUNIoN" HOSPITALITY IN TENNESSEE
The Nashville Banner relates the follow
ing:
A worthy friend from the farming dis
tricts, who occasionally drops in upon us
to get the latest news, narrates the follow
ing: A traveller passing through his
on setback, stopped at a
modest cottage on the roadside, and asked
for shelter, as it was quite dark and raining
The "head of the family" came to the door
and accosted the traveller with:
"What do you want?"
81 want to stay all night" was the re-.
ply.
"What are yer p
This interrogatory was not fully under
stood by the traveller, and he asked an e1.
PLANTATION.
81 mean what's yer politics ?" rejoined
the former "Air yer FIR this Union or
agtn it?"
This was poser, as the traveller was not
certain whether "the man of the house
was Union man or Secessionist, and he
was anxious to "tie up" for the uight-so
he made up his mind and said, "My friend 1,
am for the Union and Cousti-"
"Stranger, y.e o.u kin kun iu"!'
1t is needless to add that the traveller
dismounted, and both man and beast we're
Hospitality taken care of for the night.
MORAL AGENTs.-A ring of the door
Ucll, duQ SlluuItdueOuS duu uuuouo'iy Ia
rious bark of his dog, informed the Rev.
Mr.. I, one day, that stranger stood
at his door. He opened the door himself,
and gentleman bowed and said:
"The Rev. MIR. Z, presume.
"Yes, sir"
"NIy name is Jones, and am an agent
Of the Moral Reform Society, or as some
are pleased to call me Moral Agent"
"Will you walk in, Mr.. Jones ?" said
the hospitable Mr.. T, leading the way"
"Thank you, sir" said the man, walking
in. 81 was rather roughly greeted by your
dog here, just now, and there is certain
passage of scripture, brother T., that | shall
have to recommend to your attention.
"sBeware Of dogs"
"Oh, sir" said Mr.. I, turning
round, and dspeakiug with earnest simplicity,