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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-10-25
PRESENT AND FUTURE.

As the mariner at sea, when the terce-
ness of the storm begins to abate, exam
ines the skies to find his bearings, so now
the people of the South are observing the
signs in the political horizon, in order to
ascertain, if possible, their relations to the
conoueror iu the late struggle. The task
is not one of easy accomplishment; but
there is, here and there, an occasional sign
visible above the storm, that assists the In
terpretation. We propose to notice few
Of these, and the conclusions they indicate.
Between the two great parties in the
country-Radical and Conservative-there
can be no compromise; aud either must
stand or fall, as the vacillations Of popular
favor may dictate Though minority in
the whole country, the Radicals control the
ballot box, and the Legislative and Judi.
cial branches of the Government. The
Executive, under the control Of President
JOHNSON, with minority of voters, is the
op,y conservative bulwark left The next
Congress will, in all probability, attempt
to remove, by impeachment, this formidable
obstacle to partisan legislation, and thus
assume the entire control of the Govern
meut. The daily developments from Wash
iDg.on, show that each party is working
with an understanding of each others tac-
tics, and preparing for the consequences that
may follow Radical success.
Should the Radical party manifest suth-
cient strength and boldness to pass articles of
impeachment, then indeed will the issue
become fearful The indications are strong,
that they will have the numbers, and un-
mistakable, as regards the purpose. Will
the President submit to impeachment by a
body, he believes to be unconstitutionally
organized ? His past political life gives
evidence, that he will not. Among seces'
sionists in Tennesse, in 1861, he was un-
oompromisingly for the Union, when almost
without support. He seems to have cared
but little for public opinion then, when con-
sciously in theright. ,Willherespectit now,
under similar circumstances, but with prob
ably the Army, and certainly majority Of
the people of the States, in his favor ! The
sequel will soon tell. He has repeatedly
avowed, in his speeches, that the present
Congress is an unconstitutional body. But.
Ter and others have already, upon the
stump, announced the radical programme
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-10-25

young lawyer and rising zitterateur Of this
city. A Glimpse of Col. Jeb. Stuart, by
John Esten Cook, is well-told account by
an accomplished raconteur. There are,
besides these, quite number of good ar
ticles, original and five articles from the
foreign magazines, and among these Cleo
patra, one of Swiuburne's latest poems, and
a very readable article on French ,oon,en un.
der the Empire. The leader is BY Anthony
Trollope, and is called Choosing Noble
Profession and if any of our young friends
is disposed to try his fortune in literature,
as d profession, we advise him to read this
article. A perusal may have salutary eff.
feet even if it do not utterly cure him.
Fine Arts in South Carolina.
We find on exhibition at the Photograph
Gallery of Wearn and Hix, a handsome OIL
painting on canvas "a historical painting,
and not photograph.
1t is from the pencil of W. P. Hix, a RI
sing artist of our State, and is labelled
"Women of the South decorating the
Graves of the Confederate Dead"
The picture is handsome contribution
to the Art of South Carolina, as we'll as a
beautiful and appropriate tribute TO the sa-
cred feeling that brings the women of the
South, with tears and flowers, to the graves
of the manly heroes lost in Lost Cause.
The painting is twenty. one by thirty one
inches, containing seven figures in the front
ground and several others in the back
ground In the distance rise some columns
of ruins.
The figure of the Wife, in the from.
group, is the most perfect, and the one that
presents the pathos of the scene with the
most telling effect. .. -
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-10-25

red headed worthy, for the murder Of q
man in Jones County, Ga. These scamps
are said to hail from South Carolina.
- From our New Orleans cotempora.
ries we gather some very gloomy facts and
figures concerning sugar in Louisiana. In
former times that State made an annual
crop of four hundred thousand hogsheads of
Muscovado or brown sugar, at an average
price of five cents per pound, but the pro-
duction last year was only fifteen thousand
hogsheads. 1t is estimated that the crop
this season will yield less than twenty-five
thousand hogsheads One consequence of
this to the whole country. North as we'll as
South, is that during the year ending in
July last, nearly 800, 100000 in gold was
sent abroad to meet the balances of trade
with other sugar producing countries.
"A correspondent of the Fredericks.
burg Neacs says: "The elections in Ohio,
Pennsylvania, Indiana and Iowa have gone
just as I have expected. Some people
would say against Johnson I say that
they have gone for Johnson I mean
that the immense conservative gain in the
popular vote shows which way the wind
blows I understand that ANDY is much
pleased himself, and feels that he has the
confidence of the masses, and intends going
ahead, public opinion to the contrary not
withstanding. johnson wished to see
decrease in the popular vote of the radicals,
and did not care about Congress, as he looks
upon that body as next to nothing. am
living in expectation of seeing lively time
at the next session. The radicals will be
so elated with their imaginary success,
that they will proceed at once to impeach
the President; and I understand he de-
cliues being treated in that way, and then
will come the tug of war"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-10-25

of impeachment. The authority and num-
bers upon which such assertions rest, are
high evidence that the measure will be at
tempted. The North is in q fever of ex-
citement, and the elections still 60 in favor
of the Radicals. BUTLER, though not re-
liable in the matter of "spoons," but fair
Radical oracle, denounces the Regular
Army, and asserts that tbe people will
wipe it out" if it attempts to support the
President SHERMAN, its second in COM
mand, has recently announced his adhesion
to the Presidents policy. Previously, in a
speech to some college students, be used
the following significant language:
"Look at the flag as Christian object.
Obey its dictates and follow its leaders,
AS you go out into life, you will find oppor-
tunities enough to stand up for it; you may
even have chance to fight for it. tell
you that before you pass from the stage
there will be fighting, in comparison with
which, mine will be slight; and I have had
enough"
GRANT, whenever drawn into political
conversation, has avowed his adhesion to the
President, as the Constitutional Command
erin. Chief of the army. So of many
others high in standing and rank in the
regular army and navy. If the President
deny the authority of Congress to impeach,
and the issue result in force, as Command
erin Chief he will call them to his assistance
and may probably calculate upon their sup
port. As the proper representative Of
the Government, he can command force
enough to sustain himself against the oppo.
sition. The scenes of the late war will be
re-enacted with a change of sides, and this
unfortunate country be again stepped in
blood.
We may be rapidly drifting to such a
crisis, and if the elections in the remaining
Northern States 60 Radical, the issue will be
presented in one single question, and the
peace of the country depend upon how it
be answered--will the President submit
to impeachment? Such are the gloomy
outlines of the future, in the event that
the promised Radical success in the remain
ing Northern States, be realized. But if
on the contrary, New York, New Jersey,
Massachusetts,, Missouri and other States,
elect in November next, the conservative
ticket, the Radicals may abandon their rash
designs, and these evil consequences be
averted. These November elections may
be considered as holding degree of in.
terest, as important to the peace of the
country, as that which placed LINCOLN in
power, in 1861.
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EDITORIAL INKLINGS.

We learn from the Mountaaneer,
that public meeting was held in Green
vile District, on the 18th instant, at which
the following resolutions we're adopted:
l. Resolved, That we do respectfully
recommend that the Legislature of this
State be petitioued, through our respective
members, to call Convention at an early
day, to take into consideration the condition
and wants of the people, and, if practicable,
to provide some adequate and certain means
of relief, and to rectify any imperfections
which experience and a sober second
thought may show to be wrong and unjust
in principle, and injurious to the general
welfare and good of all the citizens thereof
2. Resolved, That we do further recon-
mend that similar preliminary meetings be
held in this and other Districts throughout
this State, and that general meeting, to
carry into effect the foregoing objects, be
held at each Court House on the first Mon
day in November next.
-T The Legislature of Mississippi met
in extra session, at jackson on Monday Of
last week. The Governor, in his message,
says:
uThe necessities of the State constrained
him to call the Legislature. 1t was not a
special emergency, but general exigency,
resulting from the altered and deranged
condition of our Federal relations and do.
mestic affairs"
mHe states that the removal of the negro
troops from the State, and the transfer of
the Freedman's Bureau to officers of the
regular army, are subjects of congratulation
He deplores the state of the country, and
encloses the constitutional amendment, but
presumes that the mere reading of it will
insure its rejection. He recommends the
admission of negro testimony in all courts,
and requests that provision be made for the
education of the INDECENT children Of Con-
federate soldiers, and for the relief of
destitute disabled Confederate and State
soldiers"
- GEORGE FRANCIS TRAIN, the erratic
Western politician, declines being candi-
date for Congress from Nebraska, for reasons
given in the subjoined honest style. What
ever funny eccentricities of character he
may possess, as to other matters, the coun-
try ought to endorse him in this timely,
praiseworthy effort to reform the ballot box.
He says:
ri am told to-day that money is wanted
for carriages to bring up the voters, and to
scatter among the beer shops and the grog-
geries. Any spare money I may have I
prefer to devote to education and Christian
charities. Purchasing votes debases the
franchise and deuoralizes the people. l
have lectured too often for the Irish Father
Matthew societies to 90 back on them by
treating the voters. No wife, no little
children shall have reason to complain of a
drunken husband or father on election day
on my account. Whiskey is the curse of
our time. 1t is running our young men and
burrying our old men into the grave. Rich
and poor, high and low, alike are being
destroyed under its blighting influence.
When we have fewer breweries, fewer dis
tileries, and more Christian churches, more
universities. and more schools, the law
courts and the jails will be less patronized,
and the world the better for it."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-10-25
South Carolina Synod.

South Carolina Synod.
This body met yesterday "wednesday at
Ebenezer, in this District We learn that
extensive preparations have been made by
the hospitable citizens of-tbat village, and
its neighbor, Rock Hill, to give the large
number of ministers and delegates expect.
ed, fitting reception. We assure those
whose fortune it may be to become guests
of the people of that vicinity, that they
will not find warmer hearts nor hearths any
where in South Carolina.
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PUBLIC MEETING.

The citizens of York District are earnest
ly requested to assemble at the Court house,
on Monday, 9Th November next, (Which is
the first Monday of the month"; for the
purpose of taking into consideration the
Financial condition of the people, resulting
from the emancipation of their slave prop
erty. Also, the. propriety of instructiug
the members of the Legislature to call a
Convention. VOX POPULI.
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The New Cotton Crop.

{ The New Cotton Crop.
The late dry weather has been favorable
for gathering the small cotton crop Of the
District, and considerable portion of it is
finding its way to this place for sale. We
learn that the yield is uuprecedently light,
and the quality much injured by the early
Fall rains.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-10-25
Mexican News.

WASHINGTON, October 19.-The State
Department has received a communication
from our Consul at Guymas, dated Sep
tember 11th, stating that the evacuation of
that port and the State of Sonora by the
French squadron and forces would take
place on the 18th of September. He was
officially Informed of the fact by the Admi.
raj in command The preparations for the
embarkation which have been going on for
a few days, and the fact of the withdrawal
of these forces, have created panic among
the population, both native and foreign,
and, in consequence, the steamer which
leaves on the 18th for Mazatlan and San
Francisco would be crowded beyond her
capacity. The merchants and respectabes
families not compromised in the political
difficulties, apprehending danger from the
lower classes during the interim of the with
drawal of the French troops and the enter
ing of the Liberal forces, have sought the
protection of the U. S. Consul, who has ad-
dressed letter to Governor Pesquiera, the
Chief of the Liberal force of the State, with
an appeal to his generosity on behalf of
those who are threatened with ruin, and
VINO are preparing to flee the country. This
has had the effect of quieting apprehension.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-10-25
LOCAL MATTERS.
Frost.

Frost.
The first frost we have observed this sea.
son, made its appearance in this vicinity on
yesterday morning.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-10-25

ag By dispatch received here by Mr..
A. j. Salinas, dated from New York yes
terday, we are informed that the steamship
T. D. Wagner, on her passage from Boston
to this port, was burnt at sea no date given.
The passengers and crew are reported to be
safe.-Charleston Courier 23d instant.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-10-25

- Among the passengers lost on the
steamship Evening Star, on the Sd instant,
on her passage from Now York to New Or
leans, was Wylde Hardinge, the man who
resigned from the United States Navy to
marry Belle Boyd. Mrs. Cunningham,
notorious in connection with the Burdell
murder few years since, is also said to
have been lost on this steamer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-29

The dividends on the Tennessee State Bonds the lat OF
July amount 10 30 per cent in new bonds for aeaages
Of interest up TO and including ls Of January 1866 and
per cent cash at the National Bank of the Republic Tor
let Of July coupons on both the original and new bonds
The General Superintendent Of the Michigan Central
Road makes the following statements in regard TO tho
character Of its traffic:
The increase in earnings from passengers has been prine
pay through traffic divided about equally between the
business not varying materially from the previous year, oo
will be borne In mind that the earnings from local pasen
gers year mnch increased by the movements Oh
troops which item has had but little influence In the earnings
Of this year. The aggregate earnings from freight vary Du
little from year The increase Of tunnage "a ITO ton
while the falling off In earnings s24937 g. The rates oil
local tariff although having been somewhat modhed 90 nor
differ essentially from those OF previous years bot the e on
through traffic ruled considerably lower since the close
Of the and the consequent opening OF all the competing
lines south Of u.s. The completion Of the contemplated hra
rail on Great Western Railway together with inc cur
transfer under construction thus making the gauge
uniform from Far West TO the seaboard, must nave
great influence upon the receipts Of this company when once
In operation and this must have important bearing upon
trade the ensuing year. we expect TO be reapng %
benefits Of his feature in the through line before the close OF
navigation In moving property time sayeds frequently an
important element 10 the shipper and with uniform gauge
between the Atlantic otes and the principal points OF the
West property transported both directions without
the necessity Of breaking bulk thus not only nsuring us
quick passage but saving the cost OF handing ana
consequent upon the various transfers from one
carrier tho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-29
THURSDAY, june 2s-P. N

THURSDAY, june 2b-P. NJ
Gold il lower and was quite freely offered during the
Gay The closing rate l5S and the extremes l54 and
NIA
Government securities Of all descriptions are higher,
szs in demand For sos Of 1862, 1914 1915 the
osing rate and 96i 81 for lO4Os; 1905 1851 1885,
end wanted The small stocks neglected, and kept
lse the public by brokers specially retained in their in
eeest The Railway share market is dull except Enc
esnon which closed al the Regular Board at COZ cot
his stock is largely held by the public, which is slow
- believe that this property, valuable TO the trade Of
Ne country is worthless TO lis common Shareholders
Michigan Central rose 1 per cent, and Southern was
pssdy The remainder of the list was dealt in very mod
srstsly and the market lie as dull as it can well be-
~ the Second Board the market dull, with the e.
septon Of Enc which sold up g. with large sales but
B immediately broke and sold low col closing at COZ
Vie balance Of the market closed strong quotations.
Cumberland Coal, ~ S45li Quicksilver ES%s' New
Hsrf Central, sie9sli Ere,x6li aei Hudson River,
iiel al2; Reading 1904 0iO9i; Michigan Southern, 7Si
e7ss Illinois Central Scrip, 1901 0l2li; Cleveland and
Ritsbueh So ASST Cleveland and Toledo, loci SlO6i
kook Island 9la9ij Northwestern 3Oia3O1; North.
vssierD Preferred, 59l a59i Fort Wayne, 9Ssssi
Money is abundant on call at 5e6 per cent with eIcep
soma loans at upon Governments. In commercial
paper little doing Prime abort bills can be used at low
Sstas and Long paper is not in favor The
notice payment Of the oneear certificates has created
hssh demand for 1905 from parties desing to keep their
fhnes IN short currency debt.
Foreign Exchange becoming regular. The lead
he drawers Of sterling quote 100 for co days bills which,
However above the market the chief rate actual sales
ksipg 1854 alosa The following the current quotations:
hsadon prime bankers, 60 days. 1884 elO8i; London,
prime bankers, sight llOlSliOi; London, prime COM
psrciA l07 sl07i Paris, bankers, long, 5l3ia5i2i;
PUis bankers, short, 5l005OSi Antwerp, 5.l5S5l2i;
eviss, 5.l5a5l2i; Hamburg, 363aH.
The payment Of the oneyear certificates puts out Of
tenee security which, during the Rebellion, was Of
great service the Treasury. There remains rithin
s control Of the Department nothing but the temporary
bans, which cannot be too reduced Included in
Nen are what is known as CeanngHouse certificates,
spon which interest be stopped materially reduced
without forcing them in for payment. These Clearing
House certificates save the trouble and rsk Of using
urge amount Of legal tenders daily and there is good
season Why interest should be allowed upon scrip indis
Ssrble 70 the convenient working OF the banks The
bsais have made handsome profit out of this medium Of
settlements during the Rebellion, but there is propn
sty In continuing the favor longer
The business Of the Sub-Tressury was: Receipts,
eass3O 7e 22-for Customs, $57l OOO Payments, 1884,
~ 76 Balance, $l0l 4Ol l42 30God notes. tS22 oOO.
Albert H. Nicolay sold Of auction to-day the following
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-29

marksss-CAaryuLIY RHfonrnD TEE \. =. Tnsrsa
THURsDAr June %, 1866
ASHE5-The market firm, with fair demands sales st
% 250se 37} for Pots and el5 259el6 for Pearls.
C0TrONA fair demand has prevailed from fpinners, but
the market 10 weak closing barely nominal at crosse. for
Kidding Uplsads and Cuffs and 39a3sio. for do. EevOY.
leans and TEXAS, sales Of |, 100 bales.
C0fFKEWs have no sales 70 report prices are nominal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-29

Cheese are both heavy soft heavy arrivals 10 900 boxes
today-and heavy feeling among most buyers who los
ing heavily soft from exposure to the heat In transit Many
OF those during fore part OF the be
taken from boxes for fear Of bugng at top running
away at the bottom One such lot prime when 1t left the
factory is now offered The large stock the city
cost too much holders working hard TO with
little possible They dare not sell 10 OF the
old shippers thinking they may well lose abroad
they shipping their account Cheese which
cost 20c country will scarcely bring 9c here
day and reports from abroad
still further depressing influence The best lot OF Factory
we todaystrety faDcy-soid for 9tc though 9ic is
Of extra lots One lot Of 800 boxes good Fac
tory brought &c., and 900 boxes fine dairy 6ic
TO shippers In small way the home trade pays little
little Pineapple has been received but prices not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-29
Y. Wholesale Prices of Country Produce.

FOR WIKI FNDINg june 70, Iot1
tFrpressly N Y TRIBUNE by own Reportefl .
The following the current rates OF articles IN gOod conn
ton as sold bv commission houses at wholesale Shippers
receive TO 10 y cent less deducted for commissions beside
freight charges Parties receiving produce to sell
often with the request immediate returns he made cannot
always obtain the prices which transient buyers nave 10 pay
Our figures are intended for the farmer than the mer
chant and we prefer dsappont by giving the outside
prices OF very choice articles.
BEANS AND PEAS
Beans continue firm. with light arrivals and moderate
demand Prime lots held above our quotations. Some
old mediums brought SlSe The duty keeps back Cana