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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-10-08
For the Yorkyille Enquirer.

To saaterrogatoraes propounded to the
Candidates IN last a0eeks issue Of the
Enquirer.
To the LIST, Are you in favor of the
continued existence of the Convention.
I am not, and for the followingreasons:
Conventions in this State have been
called for a specific purpose only. The
Convention of 1857, to revise the Ar
ticles of Confederation, and frame the
United States Constitution. Again, in
1882, a Convention was called to take
into consideration the several acts of
Congress of the United States and to
determine the means Of redress. Again,
in 1860, the present Convention was
called, as the Act reads, that Conven-
ton of the people of the State of South
Carolina is ordained, &c., for the pur-
pose of taking into consideration the
dangers incident to the position of the
State in the Federal Union !; and the
measures which may be necessary and
proper for providing against the same,
and thereupon, to take care that the
Commonwealth of South Carolina shall
suffer no detriment. It does not follow
from this enactment that the Conven-
ton was compelled to withdraw the
State from the Federal Union; their &C
ton according to our form of Govern
ment had to be decided by the people,
and not by the Legislature, See Art.
9th, Sec. 1st, of the Constitution. All
power is originally vested in the people,
and all free Governments are founded
on their authority, and instituted for
their peace, safety, and happiness. The
majority of the Convention base their
argument for the prolonged existence of
that body on the concluding clause of
the above, viz: "and thereupon to take
care that the Commonwealth shall suffer
no detriment. Shall suffer no detri-
ment how, from what source, or from
whom? From the Sandwich Islanders,
the Chinese Coolies, or during the exis-
tence of the present war? 1t was nei-
ther! (war did n then exist but as the
Act explicitly states, ''incldent to the
position of the State in the Federal Un-
ion." If the delegates were sent by
the people to withdraw the State from
the Union, do so, and change the Con-
stitution to conform to the new order of
things; their work was then finished.
The great error was in clinging to false
precedents-the principle established in
1882, of styling themselves awe the
people in Convention assembled" they
are only the delegates of the people,
and not the people.
Conventions have now been organi-
zed to legislate, or to delegate powers
to others to legislate, but an organ
through which the people express sov-
ereignty, viz: to found a Government,
to amend Constitution, &c.
TO the End and 3rd, I would answer,
1 am not; but would use every means to
abolish the Executive Council-and OBJ
literate its record, fearing from it, the
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DEATH OF COL. DIXON BARNES

DEATH OF COL. DIXON BARNES
Our readers will learn, with regret,
the death of this gentleman, who was
. wounded in the late battle, while gal
lantly leading his Regiment, the 18th
S. CIV. Col. B. was native of Lam
caster District, which he represented in
the State Senate at the time of his death.
Possessed of a large estate, hepreferred
the walks of private life, but being an
educated gentleman, he was called to
the councils of his State, which position
he only left to defend her in the field.
Succeeding as Lieut.. Colonel to the
command of the Regiment from the
resignation of Col. Dunovant, he at
once become popular as an officer and
a man, and thus carries to his grave
the most enviable testimony to his des-
erts as a soldier.
In private life, he fully Illustrated
in his walk and hospitality 'sthe. old
Carolina gentleman" thus his only
daughter will receive the sympathies of
many relatives and friends; while the
country mourns another of her gallant
defenders.
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: FELLOW C1T1zENs:.- You have long
known

as a man and nelghbof. You nave
found him honest, sensible and practi-
cal. You have tried him in office. You
found him faithful and merciful Sher-
if. You have proved him a citizen
and patriot. The sacrifice Of his first
born son in, the cause Of his country,
,attests his devotion to the land of his
birth. Recently candidate for Sher-
.iff at the ensuing election, he isno lon
ger SUCH. We announce him as a can
didate for Representative in the State
Legislature. This canvass he will not
decline, but will serve the District to
the best of his ability, if such be the
wish of the people. IL. i.
SOUTH BATTALION.
YORK DISTRICT, Sept. >23rd, 1862. +:
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EDITORIAL ITEMS.

The replies of the candidates to in
terrogatories proposed by ''Many Oiti-
zens" last week, excludes much editorial
matter this week, as might otherwise be
prepared.
Hoops have been ignored in some
parts of Tennessee, among the ignorant
and disafected. 1t is said the women,
horrible dictu, 60 barefooted, and look
like piece of calico tied around lamp
post! As to the shoe part, Y York may
have to "follow suit ere long.
Hickory withs will have to supersede
the packing of cotton with cordage soon,
as the spectators are striving for the
ropes end.
We publish to-day the decision of
Judge Thomas, of Georgia, on the Con-
script Act of Congress, merely as a
matter of interest at this time, by no
means intending to endorse any Of his
conclusions.
Col. John L. Blacks Regiment of
Cavalry, left Columbia, the past week,
en- route for Virginia. The York COM
pany, Capt. Jones, is attached to it.
The Shreveport Gouisiana) South
aoest n of the 18th ult., says that Gen.
Albert Pixies resignation was not ac-
cepted by President Davis, and that the
President was fully satisfied of the cor
rectness of the position assumed by the
General.
The yellow fever in Wilmington, N.
does not abate it's progress, but its
visitations are much less fatal in pro-
portion to the numbers taken. Physi-
clans and nurses have been literally
furnished by Charleston.
Peace propositions and Intervention
are still harped on by the press-the
prospect to US seems still afar off.
The State Elections, this year, comes
off on Tuesday next in this State, when
the votes will be publicly counted at
.sch precinct, and the result declared
the esSafter.
The defea>Qf Pope at Manassas was
universally REGARDED in England and
France as fatal to theNpion. A pow.
erful ram was being openfs>apilt in the
Mersey to beuscd in opening tRe>block.
ade of Charleston. \
1t has been recommended to Print il
the nearest newspaper full lists of al
persons applying for exemption, and Of
the reasons they give, especially dis
eases.
The formal baptism of the Ladies
Gunboat, "the Palmetto State" is to
take place in Charleston on Saturday
next, the 11th instant, at II m.
We notice an increase of rs per cent.
on the rates of freight on the Charlotte
rail road; and the same with 5 per cent.
on the passenger travel by the S. G.
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Important from the West-=-ofacial
DISPATCH. .....

RICHMOND, October 6.-An official
dispatch from Gen. Van Dern, dated
Headquarters, near Corinth, October 8,
p. M, says: We have driven the enemy
from every position. We are within
three quarters Of mile Of Corinth.-
The enemy are huddled together about
town. Some of the extreme left are
trying to hold their position. So far
all glorious, and our men behaved no.
bly,. The loss, am afraid. is heavy.
tits nearly night. Lovelps and Price $
troops have our thanks. -
The Philadelphia: Inquirer Of the Sd,
recefR here, contains dispatch from
Louisville of the I'd, which says that in
formation has just been received that
the Federal army was drawn up in line
of battle twenty-one miles distant on
the Beardstown road.
Heavy skirmishing was going onand
a battle anticipated. j
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For the Yorkyillc ENQUIRER.

TO the Voters of York District.
I will serve as one of your represen'
tatives to the State Legislature if elect
ed. am Of the opinion that the Con
yention now in existence should be dis
solved, and that the Executive Council
should be abolished. I am opposed te
such Council either with its present OF
modified powers-and if elected will
vote to abolish it.
S. G. YOUNGBLOOD.
October 6, 1862.
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The News FROM FLoRIDA.-We
fear our small body Of troops in Flori-
da will be driven off from the St. Johns,
unless considerable reinforcements be
Immediately furnished them. All that
can be spared will be sent to their aid.
1t will be seen that for fear of being
oTerpowered by superior numbers, the
garrison have abandoned the battery
near the mouth of the river and return
ed to Jacksonville. This leaves the
way open to that place, and we shall
not be- surprised to hear that the van
dals have destroyed it. Our boys can
at least keep on hand and pick them
off whenever they attempt a landing
Savannah Republican.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
YORK DISTRICT.
AJo,, Poo,nouord ho,

w applied to for Letters Of Administration, on all
and singular the goods and cattes rights and credits OF
SAM'L w. BEAMGUARD, late OF the District Aforesaid,
deceased. ,-,
These are therefore cite and admonsh all and singular,
tho kindred and creditors Of the said to be and
pear before me at next Ordnarys Court for the said
District 10 be holden York Court House the 10Th day
of October Instant sew cause If any, why the said Ad
minjsration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and Seal, this 2nd day of Ocober
i'm the wear of our Lord thousand eight hundred and
sixtywo and in the eightyseventh year Of the Inde
pendence of South Carolina.
October8 Al u
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Another Victory in the West.

; MOBILE, October 6.-Passengers by
this mornings train report that Gener,
at Price s command attacked the Fed;
erals on the Sd instant near Corinth,
driving them from every position Loss
heavy on both sides. No particulars.
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For the YorkvIlle Enquirer.
TAYIoR's CREEK, S. c., Oct. 8, 1862.
To the Peope of York District


In answer to ssmany citizens" on the
subject of the Convention, G0uerno'
and Council, have only to say, that I
have ever been opposed to. their pro-
ceedings, SO far as connected with the
Governor and Council: and, if elected,
will oppose any extension of their time,
and will advocate the old system estab-
lished by the Constitution Of o'sr faith
ers, as being the true and only way by
which we can maintain our rights as a
free, sovereign and Independent people.
Therefore, I say down with the Con-
vention, and its offspring, the Council,
and let, US be freemen.
JONA. N. McELWEE, JR.
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m- The Atlanta market was active
and excited yesterday in the sale of
cotton yarns and osnaburgs. Yarns
sold readily at $3.50 per bunch, and
parties are now holding at $S. Osna-
burgs are 762 to 7Oe.;; shirtings 90 ;
sheeting 67a. Virginia salt sold yes
terday BY the Gao load at $50 Per sack;
and in smaller lots at $65 to $70 per
sack, according to size. Liverpool salt
lis 500 per sack-stock on hand very
limited.
Flour is declining. It was offered
quite freelyat $50 per barrel, but no
sales were made that we heard of. We
saw one farmer from he country who
had brought in a wagon load Of excel
lent -four, which he had offered for $15
per sack. Finding no purchasers, he
carted it home again:-Atlanta conted-
eracy, LIST.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
YORK DISTRICT.

Nj HEREAS James McElWee mas ap-
w ped to me for Letters Of Administration, on oil
and singular the goods and chattcs rights and credits OF
JAMES l.. McELWEE, late of the District aforesaid, de-
ceased.
These are therefore cite and admons all and singular
the kindred and creditors ofthe said deceased be and
pear before Ordnarys Court for the said Dis
trct to holden York Court House the Goth day OF
October instant, to sbew cause If why the said Ad
minsration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and Seal this 9Th day Of October,
in the year of our Lord one thousand eight
pendence Of South Carolina.
' JOHN A. BROWN, o. Y. D.
2t
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The guns of the artillery companies
were on this side Of the river, or else
they would not have been saved.

Bull Nelson Shot by Federal Chum
RICHMOND, October 2.-The Enqui:
rer has received New York dates Of the
30th September. y
General Bull Nelson, who was Sc.
verely wounded In the battle near Rich
mond, KY, not long since, was shot in
the Gait House atLouisyille, last Mon.
day, by Gen. Jefferson c. Davis. Mel.
son expired in a few minutes.
Jefferson C. Davis . an old army
officer, and native of Indiana. He
entered the U. S, Army on the 17tt
June, 1S4s, and figured prominently
in Missouri last year and this. -
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102
w. II. McCORKLE,
Major, 18th Reg, S. G: V.
DECLINATURE.
WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA,
September 24th, 1862.

To the Voters Of York District.
| observe in late number of the
''ENoUIRER" that my name, through
the partiality of some kind friends, has
been placed in nomination for re-elec-
ton to the next Legislature.
.Thanking my friends sincerely for
the ceppliment they have paid me, I
must be aAawed to decline the honor,
on the ground>tbat I am within the
Conscription age, andI do not believe
it would be right to quit the service of
my country in the field for a\seat in
the Legislature-more especially, when
I reflect that you have a number of men
at home better qualified, who are ex-
empt from service, by their age.
Respectfully &c.
JNO. L. MILLER.
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The Negro Conspiracy in Darlington

The Negro conspiracy In harrington
The Darlington Soatherner of last
week, says: "Next' week we will try
and give some account Of the develop
ments in reference to the negro plot
lately discovered in this District. We
think it butjust that the public should
know all the facts that have been OBJ
tanned, to induce the people to organ
ize vigilant system Of Police through
out their neighborhoods. Wehavefrom
time to time warned the people Of this
district to be on the alert; if they fail
to heed the disclosures recently. made,
neither will they be pursuaded tho one
rose from the dead" :.
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Latest from the North.

RICHMOND, Oct. 4.-Northern papers
of the I'd have been received. The
news is unimpertant. Gen. Buell. has
been reinstated in command at Louis.
vile. An important naval movement
is on foot at Hilton Head, probably to.
wards Savannah and Mobile, under com.
mand of Commodore Dupont.
Brig. Gen. Rodman, who was wound.
ed at Sharpsbwg, is dead. -
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n7Mr JOHN z. ALLEN, Post Master at Ches,eri Is our
authorized agent; and fully empowered TO receive money
for the Office, and give receipts for the same
In caseswhere subscribers do not take the ENQUIRER
from the Masters requested to modify us
Immediately. -
- Subscribers desiring their papers changed must men-
,on the Post Ofce FROM as weas the to- which they
desire the change to be made.
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0bitnmlp.

DrEp-In this District on the 2h ultimo, little BECCA
daughter of J. e. & Mary Love, aged years.
On the 2sth ultImo, JAMES E. PURSELEY, aged a.
bout % years.
of A. J. Matthews, aged IL years. ,g
On the list instant, Mrs. REBECCA JACKSON, wife Of
Capt VIM. T. Jackson aged 90 years The deceased has
left husband and two small children to mourn her loss
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THREATENED REVOLT.

., THREATENED REVOLT.
/" We have it on pretty good authority
from gentleman from Alexandria, that
many. Of the. soldiers stationed in thai
city, with their officers, are showing
some spirit of insubordination in conse'
quence of the Presidents proclamation
The case of these soldiers will probably
be attended to, and the shoulder-straped
gentlemen who are so sure that they
did not come out to fight for the negro,
may possibly have a nice opportunity
to sink into the obscurity from which
they came.
THE CABINET.
It Is not true, as stated in the Wash.
ington correspondence Of the New York
Tribune, that all the members of the
Cabinet, with the exception of Mr.,
Blair,, agreed" to the Presidents proc.
lamation. Undoubtedly, Mr.. Blair
most consciously opposed it, but two
other members Of the Cabinet also dis.
sented from the policy Of it. The 9th.
er statement in this correspondence,
that all the members. of the Cabinet
will now support this policy, ought
to be true, and we believe will be true
The policy of Congress and Of the
President, is the policy of the govern:
ment, of the nation, and will be "sup.
ported by all loyal men in and out Of
the Cabinet. -. '..-
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TO the Families Of Deceased Soldiers.
THE State Convention, at, it's recent

H session. adopted the following Resolution; -
'csosred unanimota That this Convention bess, most
sincerely ninge its sympates with the relatives and
friends Of those who have fallen In the service of their
county, whether In battle amidst the cianSor of arms, from
wounds received In battle from disease, from accidents
and that the Executive authority Of this State be requested
to collect the Of all such, and have them transcribed
intoa suitable Record Book designating the corps 10 which
they belonged their rank in the service, and the cause Of
DEATH to be preserved amongst the archives OF the Snte
token Of respect to their memories and legacy OF
estmake value TO theIrfriends."
In accordance with the above resolution, have been
appointed by the Executive authority Of the State to col
ect and enroll the Of brave soldiers who have
fallen from the commencement Of the present war, that
they may be preserved among the rchees OF the State
As It Is important In order to carry out this audable
purpose that the list should be as perfect and complete as
possible directed by the Govenorn addition to the
Information TO be obtained from official sourcesto request
the families of any soldiers who have died om sickness
other causes ut home in hospital to forward to me their
Names their rank, the date and cause of their death, and
the regiment or corps to which they were attached.
Please address me at Columbia as soon as possible.
WILLIAM B. JOHNSTON,
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DsspatcAtothe Southern Guardian.
Death of Col. Dixon Barnes.
STANTON, Oct. 4.-The noble Cole
mel Dixon Barnes died on5the 9th ult.
His body is here.
=: J. MONROE ANDERSON;
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Commissioners Sale.
I'm EOUITY.-YORK.

n'A' a ssaA : - Bu5s Partition Of Real E.sess..
pY virtue of an order from the Court
|D of EQUITY to me directed, win expose sale on
the FIRST MONDAY. In NOVEMBER next, at YORK
COURT HOUSE, the real estpte Of Rev. JAMES M. II.
ADAMS, deceased, described In the pieadInss In above
case, to wit: .i5rrSr -
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HONOR TO THE GALLANT DEAD.

We ask attention to the advertise
ment of W. B. Johnston, ESQ.,, of Col
umbia, s. C. in our paper to-day. The
appointment of this gentleman by Gov.
Pickens, reflects credit on his sagacity,
for it would be difficult to find one
better calculated to carry out the
intention of the Convention. We trust
the relatives or friends of deceased SOL
diers will aid Mr.. ]. in this labor of
love, and thus enable him to make his
record the. more interesting by being
complete. 1t will probably be publish
ed, as were the rolls of our troops in
Mexico.
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NIOTICE.-THE COMPANY OF
1THE OFFICERSAND PRI-
NIOTICE -THE CONFEDERATF
r IST OF LETTERS--REMAIN-
ING In the Post Office at Yorkvle 8. c., October /,

1862.
W. Bratton, 9 Miss c. G. Boggs, Olivar 8. Duncan,
Mrs. E. c. Edwards, P. Fnnk, Maivina Gof II. Hutchn
A. 4. Lynch, c. 8. Mccullough, Mrs. McMIckan, j. D.
Maoley, NJ. NJ. Montgomery, Mrs. NJ. E. Minter, Miss
Mary McSwan, Miner McCarter, Francis Onea, Mrs
Pearson Mrs. NJ. Revels Miss E. X. Robson, Mrs. r. NJ
Rivers Miss A. c. soup Mr. Stevens, J. A. Sanders,
Thompson Daniel Williams Rev. A. Whyte, Miss Eaen-
or White (32) JOHN R. ALEXANDER, T. NJ
OctoberS Al u
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TWO AVID ONE.TMIRD ACRES.

The premises have every necessary outbulding, well Of
fine water and cattle pasture Of lucerne and clover
The above properly will be sold on credit Of TWELVE
MONTHS with Interest from dag Of sale Purchaser to give
bond and two good sureties with mortgage of the premises
: (ST5Os WALTER B. METTs, C. z. Y. D.
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Affairs at Washington.
The following paragraphs appear in
the :, Washington Republican Of last
Thursday:
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

~ fORh UlSIRlCI.
WHEREAS Rebecca Hetherington
w has applied to me for Letters of Administration
on all and sngniar the goods and chattes, rights and
credits of JOSEPH HETHERINGTON, late Of the District
aforesaid, deceased ~
These are therefore cite and admoni all and singular
the kindred and creditors of e said deceased to be and
appear before me Ordnays Court for the said
District to be holden York Court House the 10th day
of October lnst show cause, If any, why the said Ad
mnistration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and Sea this ls day of October
In year of Lord thousand eight hundred and
sixty and In the eahsevenh year of the lndepen-
!. dence Of South Carolina, :. - .,
oe,os., JOHN 4: BROWN 0. Y; d p.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
YORK DISTRICT.
WHEREAS Rebecea Hetherington
w and J. G. Hetherington have applied for Let
tiers of Administration ona and singular, the goods and
chattels, rights and credits ofJAMES E. HETHERlNG
TON, late Of the District aforesaid, deceased
These therefore to cite and admonsh all and snguar
the kindred and credoo Of the said deceased to be and ap
pear before me at our ne Ordnarys Court for he said
District TO be holden York Court House the Doth day
Of October Instant shew any why the said Ad-
minislraton should not be granted
Given under my hand and Seal this lst day OF October,
In the year of our Lord thousand eight hundred and
stxtytwo and In the eighty year Of the Inde
e'''~ =, : - JOHN A, BROWN, o. Y. D.
October 8 II q
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WTANTFD.-A SUBSTITUTE TO
w Serve in the ARMY. For Particular, apply at
the "ENQUIRER" OFFICE. y
Octoberl 40.
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NOTICE.-ALL PERSONS IN
~ DEBTED to the estate of JACOB FLACH, deceased,
are earnestly requested 5o call my Agent JOHN A.
BROWN, and make payment. Those having demands
against said estate will present them to the sanle
G. w. FLACH, Administrator Of Jacob Flach.
Ocfober 40 a 81 .